Salary Reality by Career
What your profession actually pays — and what that salary really buys across U.S. cities.
Data: 2026-Q2 · BLS · HUD · KFFShowing 50 of 50 careers.
Technology
Software Engineer
$132,684
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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HealthcareRegistered Nurse
$101,420
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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EducationElementary School Teacher
$72,650
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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FinanceAccountant
$85,000
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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BusinessProject Manager
$98,580
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TechnologyData Analyst
$82,700
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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BusinessMarketing Manager
$157,620
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TradesElectrician
$61,590
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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HealthcarePhysical Therapist
$99,710
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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FinanceFinancial Analyst
$99,890
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TechnologyData Scientist
$126,800
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TechnologyUX Designer
$98,990
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TechnologyProduct Manager
$135,000
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TechnologyCybersecurity Analyst
$120,360
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TechnologyNetwork Engineer
$95,000
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TechnologyDevOps Engineer
$125,000
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TechnologyIT Manager
$169,510
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TechnologyWeb Developer
$80,730
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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HealthcarePhysician Assistant
$130,020
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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HealthcareDental Hygienist
$87,530
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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HealthcareMedical Assistant
$42,000
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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HealthcarePharmacist
$136,030
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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HealthcareOccupational Therapist
$93,180
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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HealthcareRespiratory Therapist
$77,960
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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HealthcareRadiologic Technologist
$71,670
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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HealthcareHealthcare Administrator
$110,680
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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BusinessHuman Resources Manager
$136,350
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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BusinessOperations Manager
$101,280
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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BusinessBusiness Analyst
$99,410
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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BusinessSales Manager
$135,160
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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BusinessSupply Chain Manager
$98,560
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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BusinessManagement Consultant
$99,410
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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EducationSocial Worker
$58,380
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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EducationSchool Counselor
$61,710
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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EducationLibrarian
$64,370
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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EducationInstructional Designer
$66,970
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TradesPlumber
$62,970
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TradesHVAC Technician
$57,300
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TradesConstruction Manager
$104,900
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TradesCivil Engineer
$89,940
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TradesMechanical Engineer
$96,310
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TradesIndustrial Engineer
$96,350
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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TradesArchitect
$89,980
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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LegalParalegal
$59,200
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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LegalLawyer
$145,760
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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LegalPolice Officer
$69,160
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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LegalFirefighter
$57,120
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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CreativeGraphic Designer
$58,910
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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CreativeWriter / Author
$73,150
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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CreativePhotographer
$45,040
National median · BLS OEWS May 2025
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