metropolitan statistical area · 41740

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area

Figures describe the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not San Diego city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$58,690
Total employment1,538,060

Across all occupations, the median wage in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area was $58,690 per year ($28.21 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 1,538,060 jobs. 682 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Common salary lookups here

Most concentrated occupations

Occupations far more common here than in the U.S. overall (location quotient ≥ 1.5, published estimates only) — a truthful picture of what makes this area’s job mix distinctive.

Location quotient: local share of employment ÷ national share
OccupationLocation quotientEmploymentMedian annual
Marriage and Family Therapists8.105,350$49,610
Computer and Information Research Scientists4.561,680$121,530
Computer Hardware Engineers4.393,330$174,440
Material Moving Workers, All Other4.05940$36,550
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other3.993,340$36,330
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers3.913,220$76,290
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer3.603,450$156,480
Biological Scientists, All Other3.541,960$108,350

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 682 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area
Occupation
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,300$16.9757,0801.34
Fast Food and Counter Workers$42,190$20.2842,5501.12
Retail Salespersons$37,810$18.1834,3900.89
Cashiers$37,020$17.8030,4201.00
Registered Nurses$139,520$67.0828,6800.86
Office Clerks, General$49,920$24.0028,4701.17
General and Operations Managers$119,600$57.5026,2300.76
Waiters and Waitresses$35,850$17.2324,0501.07
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,320$20.8321,9500.75
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,450$18.4921,7000.99
Stockers and Order Fillers$39,160$18.8321,2200.76
Software Developers$163,270$78.4920,6101.23
Security Guards$38,500$18.5116,0901.27
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$96,580$46.4415,6901.46
Cooks, Restaurant$46,440$22.3315,6701.12
Customer Service Representatives$48,730$23.4314,0300.55
Accountants and Auditors$96,340$46.3213,4500.94
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46,440Not published13,2600.94
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,980$22.5912,9201.07
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,580$28.1612,8300.94
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54,530$26.2212,3500.82
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55,380$26.6212,0700.71
Management Analysts$101,190$48.6511,9501.34
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76,120$36.5911,7800.83
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$74,610$35.8711,7300.94
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$97,000Not published11,3400.83
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51,650$24.8311,2601.18
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45,560$21.9010,8701.15
Project Management Specialists$117,460$56.4710,7401.02
Cooks, Fast Food$42,450$20.4110,6301.68
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,780$28.7410,4400.51
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42,150$20.2610,4001.22
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$56,300$27.079,7800.88
Nursing Assistants$48,070$23.119,6700.67
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35,960$17.299,6201.79
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$59,860$28.789,4801.83
Managers, All Other$169,240$81.369,3701.52
Medical Assistants$49,420$23.769,3701.16
Food Preparation Workers$38,780$18.649,3601.06
Human Resources Specialists$81,300$39.099,1101.01
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76,100$36.599,0400.74
Construction Laborers$57,180$27.498,8500.82
Bartenders$36,260$17.438,7401.17
Carpenters$73,200$35.198,7101.31
Sales Managers$119,750$57.578,6301.37
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,350$22.778,3400.60
Light Truck Drivers$45,670$21.968,2400.85
Electricians$76,160$36.628,0601.08
Lawyers$178,220$85.688,0201.07
Dishwashers$38,530$18.527,7901.65
Financial Managers$174,210$83.767,3500.88
Computer Occupations, All Other$127,600$61.347,3401.70
Computer and Information Systems Managers$206,740$99.407,2501.09
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$95,850$46.087,0000.87
Medical and Health Services Managers$138,080$66.386,9801.18
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,810Not published6,6900.64
Receptionists and Information Clerks$44,390$21.346,6900.74
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79,720$38.336,6101.03
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,660$27.726,5001.34
Social and Human Service Assistants$49,500$23.806,4001.48
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,360$22.776,1300.76
Compliance Officers$101,230$48.676,1201.48
Self-Enrichment Teachers$48,640$23.386,1201.86
Counter and Rental Clerks$42,600$20.485,9501.50
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59,550$28.635,9501.01
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36,510$17.565,8601.49
Computer Systems Analysts$119,090$57.255,7601.12
Civil Engineers$108,900$52.355,6201.54
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$76,180$36.625,5201.14
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$78,250$37.625,4801.78
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,890$17.745,4700.99
Marriage and Family Therapists$49,610$23.855,3508.10
Computer User Support Specialists$74,020$35.595,2600.74
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,940$21.615,1301.08
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$72,510$34.865,1001.11
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$130,980$62.974,9602.91
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$110,400$53.084,9500.75
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,590$29.134,9300.80
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$64,320$30.924,9100.70
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$65,640$31.564,8801.27
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$56,420$27.124,8101.50
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36,140$17.384,7201.10
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$83,090$39.954,7100.97
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,850$23.004,6501.90
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$84,540$40.644,5100.99
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$76,300$36.684,4401.14
Childcare Workers$39,800$19.144,4200.86
Logisticians$100,130$48.144,4101.77
Dental Assistants$58,120$27.944,2601.11
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85,080$40.904,2400.69
Physicians, All Other$323,050$155.314,2001.24
Recreation Workers$40,380$19.424,2001.28
Manicurists and Pedicurists$36,670$17.634,1802.77
Food Service Managers$80,010$38.474,1301.75
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$55,970$26.914,0401.81
Industrial Engineers$119,050$57.243,9901.10
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,350$38.153,9600.59
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$83,520$40.153,9001.12
Chefs and Head Cooks$60,600$29.143,8901.97
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,370$22.293,8900.51
Training and Development Specialists$75,670$36.383,8400.85
Financial and Investment Analysts$106,040$50.983,8301.07
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,770$28.743,8200.98
Construction Managers$133,210$64.043,8001.01
Marketing Managers$174,840$84.063,7900.97
Insurance Sales Agents$77,020$37.033,6800.78
Billing and Posting Clerks$55,260$26.573,6100.90
Pharmacy Technicians$54,500$26.203,6000.77
Engineers, All Other$132,790$63.843,5702.34
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$101,820Not published3,4802.35
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$156,480$75.233,4503.60
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61,780$29.703,4202.22
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38,260$18.393,4001.17
Mechanical Engineers$121,750$58.543,3701.15
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37,120$17.853,3700.90
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$36,330$17.473,3403.99
Computer Hardware Engineers$174,440$83.873,3304.39
Tutors$47,050$22.623,3201.92
Architectural and Engineering Managers$202,810$97.513,2701.50
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$76,290$36.683,2203.91
Parking Attendants$37,960$18.253,2202.36
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$74,880$36.003,2100.79
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$62,230$29.923,1702.70
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$83,670$40.233,1300.66
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$80,460Not published3,1002.76
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$47,100$22.643,0700.70
Animal Caretakers$37,870$18.213,0301.15
Personal Financial Advisors$130,330$62.663,0101.14
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$124,840$60.022,9902.64
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$39,000$18.752,9801.15
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$62,560$30.082,9400.71
Social and Community Service Managers$79,770$38.352,9101.41
Natural Sciences Managers$207,200$99.622,8902.69
Coaches and Scouts$47,230Not published2,8901.17
Firefighters$70,900$34.092,8800.84
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37,290$17.932,8700.95
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$84,550$40.652,8400.89
Pharmacists$165,130$79.392,8400.89
Data Scientists$130,990$62.982,8301.09
Postal Service Mail Carriers$63,380$30.472,8200.87
Administrative Services Managers$122,000$58.662,7401.05
Cost Estimators$87,170$41.912,7401.24
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63,770$30.662,7400.83
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$51,310$24.672,7401.29
Public Relations Specialists$81,240$39.062,7300.97
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$56,780$27.302,7201.43
Chief Executives$238,440$114.642,7101.34
Physical Therapists$113,850$54.742,6801.02
Protective Service Workers, All Other$44,270$21.282,5703.19
Production Workers, All Other$44,730$21.512,5301.02
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$105,170$50.562,5100.81
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,000$19.232,5000.67
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$43,050$20.702,4801.59
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$66,060$31.762,4301.72
Electrical Engineers$127,270$61.192,4001.22
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$45,120Not published2,4001.48
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38,910$18.712,4001.23
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$163,200Not published2,3700.73
Loan Officers$81,770$39.312,3600.87
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$43,670$21.002,3500.96
Nurse Practitioners$163,860$78.782,3400.73
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$66,530$31.982,3301.14
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,460Not published2,3100.38
Human Resources Managers$163,190$78.462,3001.05
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$120,210$57.792,2801.24
Industrial Production Managers$132,150$63.532,2300.91
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67,480$32.442,2300.51
Bakers$43,080$20.712,2000.94
Machinists$61,420$29.532,1800.77
Driver/Sales Workers$46,800$22.502,1500.53
Parts Salespersons$44,840$21.562,1400.80
Tellers$47,550$22.862,1100.65
Graphic DesignersNot publishedNot published2,0901.07
Facilities Managers$102,330$49.202,0601.33
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,560$24.312,0601.18
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$60,280$28.982,0101.11
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$91,620$44.051,9802.11
Instructional Coordinators$105,890$50.911,9800.88
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$97,860Not published1,9700.76
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$46,720$22.461,9701.57
Biological Scientists, All Other$108,350$52.091,9603.54
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54,910$26.401,9601.17
Dental Hygienists$123,790$59.521,9400.88
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$47,810$22.991,9402.10
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$120,960$58.151,9200.88
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$75,970$36.521,9002.60
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$58,300$28.031,8901.07
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$63,810$30.681,8401.21
Cooks, Short Order$37,300$17.931,8301.34
Roofers$62,180$29.901,8301.37
Massage Therapists$45,200$21.731,8201.86
Gambling Dealers$35,840$17.231,8102.18
Biological Technicians$67,060$32.241,7702.57
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$113,480$54.561,7700.78
Emergency Medical Technicians$43,620$20.971,7500.98
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51,670$24.841,7400.86
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$87,560$42.101,7201.26
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$61,290$29.471,7201.09
Dentists, General$158,160$76.041,7101.39
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$125,770$60.461,7100.61
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37,190$17.881,7000.65
Computer and Information Research Scientists$121,530$58.431,6804.56
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$72,090$34.661,6502.20
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$57,740$27.761,6301.50
Occupational Therapists$121,680$58.501,6201.01
Computer Programmers$134,130$64.491,6001.75
Medical Records Specialists$61,480$29.561,6000.83
Speech-Language Pathologists$119,690$57.551,5900.88
Helpers--Production Workers$47,120$22.651,5900.97
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$52,330$25.161,5701.07
Computer Network Architects$157,700$75.821,4900.84
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63,740$30.641,4901.15
Sheet Metal Workers$80,080$38.501,4801.25
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$58,220$27.991,4701.10
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$92,480$44.461,4502.45
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$107,650Not published1,4500.66
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$78,680$37.831,4500.68
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$101,230$48.671,4401.03
Healthcare Social Workers$82,630$39.721,4400.77
Respiratory Therapists$105,040$50.501,4301.03
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$75,070$36.091,4300.50
Financial Specialists, All Other$89,650$43.101,4201.08
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51,910$24.961,4101.38
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$76,660$36.861,4001.24
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44,420$21.361,3900.85
Butchers and Meat Cutters$46,790$22.501,3901.03
Chemists$95,160$45.751,3701.67
Physician Assistants$165,160$79.411,3700.86
Family Medicine Physicians$295,530$142.081,3601.28
Real Estate Sales Agents$62,680$30.131,3500.71
Information Security Analysts$132,120$63.521,3300.71
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$60,280$28.981,3301.04
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$37,220$17.901,3301.11
Construction and Building Inspectors$98,580$47.391,3300.92
Phlebotomists$58,170$27.971,3000.92
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$125,470$60.321,2800.72
Operations Research Analysts$99,230$47.711,2801.19
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$120,040$57.711,2801.21
Web and Digital Interface Designers$123,850$59.541,2701.13
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$55,830$26.841,2401.39
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$46,330$22.271,2301.52
Pest Control Workers$47,470$22.821,2301.21
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$69,300$33.321,2300.84
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$115,160Not published1,2200.75
Bus Drivers, School$60,440$29.061,1600.29
Tire Repairers and Changers$39,360$18.921,1501.07
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$106,100$51.011,1401.29
Architectural and Civil Drafters$78,340$37.661,1301.10
Skincare Specialists$37,640$18.091,1301.57
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$40,510$19.471,1301.12
Surgical Technologists$82,260$39.551,1100.95
Rehabilitation Counselors$45,700$21.971,1001.18
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$77,230$37.131,1001.25
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49,570$23.831,1000.98
Bill and Account Collectors$51,520$24.771,0900.70
Education Administrators, All Other$107,890$51.871,0801.99
Health Education Specialists$62,500$30.051,0801.66
Veterinarians$159,750$76.801,0801.30
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$76,510$36.781,0800.62
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$57,650$27.711,0700.66
Fundraisers$76,300$36.681,0600.96
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$75,570$36.331,0300.78
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$76,970$37.001,0300.74
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57,200$27.501,0200.96
Data Entry Keyers$43,770$21.041,0200.81
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62,640$30.111,0100.68
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$90,070$43.301,0000.90
Computer Network Support Specialists$79,270$38.119900.69
Producers and Directors$99,520$47.859900.70
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$148,310$71.319600.63
Material Moving Workers, All Other$36,550$17.579404.05
Printing Press Operators$46,110$22.179300.65
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57,780$27.789300.59
Flight AttendantsNot publishedNot published9300.72
Chemical Technicians$57,270$27.549101.60
Tile and Stone Setters$58,240$28.009102.56
Psychiatric Technicians$48,120$23.139000.58
Cargo and Freight Agents$51,860$24.948900.92
File Clerks$47,720$22.948801.21
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$79,630$38.298800.69
Physical Therapist Assistants$82,160$39.508700.78
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$61,870$29.748700.63
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$37,750$18.158601.34
School Psychologists$131,070$63.028501.34
Tour and Travel Guides$40,450$19.458501.61
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$55,360$26.628400.90
Glaziers$65,150$31.328401.44
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,840$23.008400.56
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62,500$30.058301.14
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$84,810$40.788200.62
Interior Designers$80,640$38.778201.16
Library Assistants, Clerical$50,940$24.498200.96
Sewing Machine Operators$39,070$18.798200.79
Aerospace Engineers$135,010$64.918001.20
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,250$35.707901.05
Residential Advisors$43,810$21.067800.94
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$101,010Not published7700.83
Urban and Regional Planners$107,710$51.797601.75
Physical Therapist Aides$37,850$18.207601.61
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$59,310$28.527600.43
Order Clerks$47,610$22.897601.02
Audio and Video Technicians$59,470$28.597501.08
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60,200$28.947400.72
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$76,400$36.737401.09
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$120,870$58.117400.57
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45,260$21.767400.78
Database Administrators$106,820$51.367301.05
Social Workers, All Other$77,010$37.027201.15
Library Technicians$54,920$26.407201.06
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$129,630$62.327200.80
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$64,730$31.127200.47
Biochemists and Biophysicists$121,740$58.537102.13
Editors$78,870$37.927100.78
Medical Transcriptionists$45,420$21.847101.73
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$99,540$47.867100.72
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$63,410$30.497101.30
Public Safety Telecommunicators$78,950$37.967100.70
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80,840$38.867001.04
Tax Preparers$70,170$33.746900.92
Transportation Security Screeners$72,130$34.686901.39
Couriers and Messengers$42,440$20.406901.02
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$92,390$44.426901.07
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$68,350$32.866901.33
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61,300$29.476901.15
Purchasing Managers$158,620$76.266800.82
Social Science Research Assistants$66,520$31.986702.20
Procurement Clerks$57,050$27.436701.21
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$51,790$24.906701.30
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$76,720$36.896601.77
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$96,580$46.436600.68
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47,950$23.056600.87
Public Relations Managers$157,630$75.786500.88
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$38,020$18.286503.05
Chiropractors$51,990$25.006401.63
Training and Development Managers$148,860$71.576301.33
Art Directors$126,050$60.606301.21
Pediatricians, General$262,650$126.286301.62
Medical Equipment Preparers$67,830$32.616300.82
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$60,610$29.146301.86
Food Batchmakers$38,640$18.586300.37
Photographers$44,030$21.176201.21
Dietitians and Nutritionists$98,870$47.536200.81
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$46,070$22.156200.53
Counselors, All Other$47,970$23.066102.16
Community Health Workers$52,350$25.175900.96
Legal Support Workers, All Other$89,920$43.235701.23
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$166,850Not published5701.14
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$46,080$22.165701.68
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$58,320$28.045601.64
Clergy$77,450$37.245600.99
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$37,840$18.195600.93
Solar Photovoltaic Installers$61,340$29.495501.79
Environmental Engineers$119,390$57.405401.43
Optometrists$133,280$64.085401.26
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$70,380$33.845400.63
Insurance Underwriters$98,210$47.225200.50
Web Developers$98,300$47.265200.76
Technical Writers$101,750$48.925201.16
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$61,080$29.375202.71
Lodging Managers$78,800$37.895001.18
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$132,500Not published5000.88
Helpers--Carpenters$45,710$21.975002.32
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$53,520$25.735000.77
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,160$22.195000.76
Surgeons, All OtherNot publishedNot published4901.96
Opticians, Dispensing$58,240$28.004900.68
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$104,840$50.404901.04
Medical Equipment Repairers$67,400$32.404900.75
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$126,140Not published4800.59
Advertising Sales Agents$68,790$33.074800.53
Postal Service Clerks$63,650$30.604800.66
Fundraising Managers$134,740$64.784701.22
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$71,690Not published4700.43
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$74,830$35.984700.75
Concierges$42,430$20.404700.97
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$75,930$36.514601.78
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$94,110$45.244501.23
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$38,150$18.344501.59
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$56,150$27.004501.91
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$77,080$37.064501.62
Property Appraisers and Assessors$99,850$48.014400.78
Credit Analysts$95,310$45.824400.70
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$78,110$37.554400.77
Floral Designers$44,960$21.624401.10
Dietetic Technicians$39,630$19.054401.41
Pharmacy Aides$44,810$21.544401.13
Surveyors$102,210$49.144300.85
Commercial and Industrial Designers$99,650$47.914301.31
Paramedics$70,630$33.964300.43
Tapers$76,720$36.884203.27
Labor Relations Specialists$102,000$49.044100.64
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$128,270$61.674101.75
Special Education Teachers, All Other$102,870Not published4101.23
Brokerage Clerks$74,340$35.744101.14
Word Processors and Typists$57,320$27.564101.20
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,600$23.364100.25
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherNot published$18.074002.42
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$43,180$20.764000.73
Database Architects$156,800$75.393900.59
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$135,860Not published3900.83
Audiologists$83,200$40.003902.87
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$48,970$23.543902.89
Financial Risk Specialists$121,010$58.183800.60
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$79,100$38.033700.66
Mechanical Drafters$83,550$40.173700.95
Forest and Conservation Technicians$61,880$29.753701.22
Musicians and SingersNot published$51.133701.04
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$103,240$49.643701.82
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46,540$22.373700.69
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$42,910$20.633701.15
Commercial Pilots$128,080Not published3700.78
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$126,690Not published3600.88
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$103,900Not published3600.46
Interpreters and Translators$73,690$35.433600.71
Occupational Therapy Assistants$82,680$39.753600.72
Sales Engineers$122,610$58.953600.70
Home Appliance Repairers$45,590$21.923601.12
Writers and Authors$82,590$39.713500.74
Travel Agents$49,240$23.673500.65
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37,260$17.913500.24
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,020$27.893402.78
Telemarketers$39,970$19.223400.59
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47,300$22.743401.14
Riggers$72,030$34.633401.52
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$38,630$18.573401.31
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$321,950Not published3400.34
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$47,770$22.973400.74
Orderlies$49,410$23.753300.63
Helpers--Electricians$51,030$24.533300.52
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$74,940$36.033300.56
Passenger Attendants$39,100$18.803301.23
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,800$37.413200.90
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$63,450$30.503201.48
Fashion Designers$82,010$39.433201.50
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$123,080$59.173200.74
Gambling Cage Workers$38,260$18.393202.26
Carpet Installers$57,540$27.663202.35
Highway Maintenance Workers$56,670$27.243200.21
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$74,520$35.833101.72
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$104,760$50.373101.32
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$134,110Not published3101.07
Psychiatrists$335,620$161.363101.13
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$60,440$29.063100.44
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,340$24.203100.33
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48,140$23.143100.94
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$124,740$59.973001.43
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$166,550Not published3000.86
Acupuncturists$64,490$31.003003.82
Budget Analysts$107,010$51.452900.62
Physicists$156,480$75.232901.46
Cooks, All Other$38,870$18.692901.52
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$46,960$22.582901.70
Medical Appliance Technicians$47,340$22.762902.57
Semiconductor Processing Technicians$47,200$22.692900.94
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$76,490$36.772900.80
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,210Not published2800.25
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$56,730$27.272802.27
Private Detectives and Investigators$48,650$23.392800.80
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$48,670$23.402802.03
Microbiologists$108,900$52.362701.42
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$102,900Not published2701.65
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$85,180$40.952701.42
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$47,390$22.782701.02
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,130$22.182700.86
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$79,990$38.462700.96
Materials Engineers$124,180$59.702601.14
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$79,310Not published2600.28
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$85,350$41.042600.70
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$63,280$30.432600.50
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$42,210$20.292603.50
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$64,620$31.072601.16
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$93,500$44.952501.39
Psychologists, All Other$148,820$71.552501.34
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$105,080Not published2502.57
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$138,300Not published2501.29
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$122,640$58.962500.88
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45,800$22.022500.71
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$74,490$35.812504.26
Dental Laboratory Technicians$50,910$24.472500.74
Compensation and Benefits Managers$160,970$77.392401.04
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$117,200Not published2400.82
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$85,470$41.092400.71
Gambling Service Workers, All Other$42,420$20.402401.70
Financial Clerks, All Other$50,390$24.232400.67
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$46,950$22.572401.00
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61,050$29.352401.47
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$39,210$18.852400.57
Anthropologists and Archeologists$66,160$31.812302.60
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$126,680Not published2300.58
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$204,290$98.222301.65
Animal Trainers$49,150$23.632301.24
Motorcycle Mechanics$61,820$29.722301.71
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59,050$28.392301.89
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,520$22.852300.19
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,270$22.732300.39
Traffic Technicians$85,100$40.912303.02
Financial Examiners$106,090$51.002200.33
Forensic Science Technicians$105,320$50.632201.14
Religious Workers, All Other$37,530$18.042201.39
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$68,140$32.762200.47
Film and Video Editors$83,480$40.132200.86
Statisticians$131,860$63.402100.74
Landscape Architects$83,190$40.002101.08
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$49,070$23.592100.83
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$54,080$26.002100.75
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$63,720$30.642101.05
Bicycle Repairers$45,700$21.972101.74
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,200$22.692100.34
Aircraft Service Attendants$44,010$21.162100.69
Crane and Tower Operators$79,720$38.332100.49
Personal Service Managers, All Other$73,880$35.522001.91
Credit Counselors$67,120$32.272000.72
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$62,460$30.032000.67
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$106,050Not published2001.04
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$63,810$30.682000.52
Athletic Trainers$73,770Not published2000.68
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$73,110$35.152001.50
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$57,660$27.722001.34
Subway and Streetcar Operators$60,970$29.312002.01
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$39,040$18.771902.66
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,390$23.751900.61
Physical Scientists, All Other$132,410$63.661800.81
Museum Technicians and Conservators$56,590$27.211801.47
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$64,640$31.081800.66
Avionics Technicians$92,480$44.461800.96
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$46,730$22.461800.30
Sailors and Marine Oilers$48,290$23.221800.58
Transportation Inspectors$83,000$39.901800.73
Food Science Technicians$48,480$23.311701.15
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$107,420$51.641700.45
Curators$75,800$36.441701.38
Music Directors and Composers$74,270$35.711701.33
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$140,250$67.431700.72
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$44,610$21.451701.26
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$98,930$47.561601.28
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$80,250$38.581601.06
Epidemiologists$125,320$60.251601.32
Life Scientists, All Other$80,120$38.521602.10
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$129,100Not published1600.27
History Teachers, Postsecondary$135,420Not published1600.84
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$130,420Not published1601.25
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$62,450$30.021600.72
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$50,650$24.351601.05
Prepress Technicians and Workers$53,410$25.681600.69
Conservation Scientists$78,200$37.601500.60
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$168,410Not published1501.14
ActorsNot publishedNot published1500.28
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$56,580$27.201500.68
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$39,460$18.971500.94
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$45,530$21.891500.74
Food Processing Workers, All Other$38,490$18.511500.23
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,690$23.891500.61
Plant and System Operators, All Other$77,330$37.181501.11
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,220$20.781500.58
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,760$21.521500.16
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$91,600$44.041401.02
Drafters, All Other$73,880$35.521401.01
Soil and Plant Scientists$86,330$41.511400.87
Designers, All Other$76,070$36.571401.53
Sound Engineering Technicians$63,020$30.301401.10
Radiation Therapists$171,500$82.451400.83
Forest and Conservation Workers$43,680$21.001402.34
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$88,860$42.721401.53
Chemical EngineersNot publishedNot published1300.63
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105,090Not published1300.79
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$103,140Not published1300.66
Broadcast Technicians$62,750$30.171300.62
Lighting Technicians$61,040$29.341301.44
Psychiatric Aides$46,280$22.251300.38
Funeral Attendants$38,230$18.381300.44
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$47,440$22.811300.54
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$64,320$30.921300.35
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$40,110$19.291301.25
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,350$22.771300.29
Advertising and Promotions Managers$137,050$65.891200.57
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$152,190Not published1200.92
Parking Enforcement Workers$62,160$29.881201.37
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$51,040$24.541200.35
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$36,510$17.561200.91
Gas Plant Operators$98,900$47.551200.68
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$44,420$21.351200.86
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$86,280$41.481100.68
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$84,460$40.611101.21
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$141,950Not published1100.91
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysNot publishedNot published1100.54
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$123,230$59.241100.88
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$162,380$78.071100.63
Agricultural Inspectors$77,550$37.281100.79
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$64,870$31.191100.26
Rail Car Repairers$49,910$23.991100.50
Upholsterers$49,000$23.561100.53
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$82,750$39.791000.90
Special Effects Artists and Animators$118,750$57.091000.53
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$293,400$141.061000.47
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$45,570$21.911001.10
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$112,280$53.981000.40
Tool and Die Makers$85,010$40.871000.18
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$173,120$83.231001.16
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$72,930$35.061000.30
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$118,100$56.78901.15
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$104,160Not published901.80
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$118,970Not published900.80
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and IllustratorsNot publishedNot published900.78
Set and Exhibit Designers$76,900$36.97900.87
Disc Jockeys, Except RadioNot publishedNot published901.16
Recreational Therapists$98,530$47.37900.59
Physicians, Pathologists$333,330$160.25900.79
Costume Attendants$43,620$20.97901.43
Pipelayers$64,770$31.14900.29
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$98,860$47.53900.46
Power Plant Operators$99,470$47.82900.30
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$53,980$25.95900.89
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$103,260$49.65801.17
Gambling Managers$101,760$48.92801.52
Food Scientists and Technologists$85,930$41.31800.59
Materials Scientists$96,050$46.18800.92
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$82,350$39.59801.13
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$140,700Not published800.73
Exercise Physiologists$55,770$26.81800.91
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$97,250$46.76800.61
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$65,150$31.32800.57
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$45,600$21.93801.46
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$47,930$23.05800.24
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$35,470$17.05801.08
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$74,590$35.86800.82
Archivists$62,050$29.83700.90
Orthotists and Prosthetists$101,230$48.67700.73
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$41,680$20.04700.93
Ship Engineers$85,310$41.02700.90
Emergency Management Directors$117,070$56.29600.46
Funeral Home Managers$82,700$39.76600.44
Actuaries$107,890$51.87600.23
Survey Researchers$69,620$33.47600.69
Podiatrists$235,390$113.17600.66
Nurse Midwives$181,450$87.24600.77
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$52,140$25.07600.73
Meter Readers, Utilities$66,870$32.15600.30
Commercial Divers$101,550$48.82601.83
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59,530$28.62600.47
Etchers and Engravers$42,310$20.34600.79
Airfield Operations Specialists$63,550$30.55600.40
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$107,590$51.73500.81
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$120,370$57.87500.48
Economists$122,750$59.02500.27
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$97,860Not published501.86
Artists and Related Workers, All Other$73,840$35.50500.73
Choreographers$49,560$23.83501.65
Hearing Aid Specialists$81,770$39.31500.48
Embalmers$54,850$26.37501.20
Communications Equipment Operators, All OtherNot publishedNot published504.24
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$75,330$36.21500.48
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$51,080$24.56500.33
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$50,120$24.10500.92
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$40,300$19.38500.33
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$106,320$51.12400.28
Mathematicians$156,480$75.23402.18
Foresters$93,340$44.88400.35
Therapists, All Other$88,330$42.47400.20
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$96,380$46.34401.42
Animal Control Workers$55,570$26.72400.32
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers$85,490$41.10401.20
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$36,030$17.32400.33
Transportation Workers, All Other$61,460$29.55400.30
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$129,150Not published300.87
Correspondence Clerks$47,600$22.88300.76
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$50,440$24.25300.28
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,960$22.10300.73
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$92,360$44.41Not publishedNot published
Animal Breeders$69,070$33.21Not publishedNot published
Cardiologists$493,670$237.34Not publishedNot published
Dermatologists$233,370$112.20Not publishedNot published
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers$42,910$20.63Not publishedNot published
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$47,880$23.02Not publishedNot published
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$45,820$22.03Not publishedNot published
General Internal Medicine Physicians$282,200$135.67Not publishedNot published
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46,940$22.57Not publishedNot published
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,440$38.19Not publishedNot published
Mechanical Door Repairers$54,190$26.05Not publishedNot published
New Accounts Clerks$51,090$24.56Not publishedNot published
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$46,110$22.17Not publishedNot published
Real Estate Brokers$80,450$38.68Not publishedNot published
School Bus Monitors$38,920$18.71Not publishedNot published

About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.