metropolitan statistical area · 41860

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area

Figures describe the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not San Francisco city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$74,260
Total employment2,373,920

Across all occupations, the median wage in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area was $74,260 per year ($35.70 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 2,373,920 jobs. 701 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
Biological Scientists, All Other5.014,280$138,160
Special Effects Artists and Animators4.711,440$136,770
Web and Digital Interface Designers3.836,630$163,810
Media and Communication Workers, All Other3.791,130$89,050
Cooks, All Other3.791,120$42,860
Parking Enforcement Workers3.68510$86,040
Natural Sciences Managers3.335,530$225,230
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other3.175,740$75,420

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 701 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area
Occupation
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,950$17.28119,1201.81
Software Developers$186,640$89.7369,0302.68
Fast Food and Counter Workers$43,870$21.0949,9700.85
General and Operations Managers$149,990$72.1143,5200.81
Registered Nurses$186,610$89.7141,7500.81
Retail Salespersons$43,850$21.0839,4600.66
Cashiers$41,270$19.8438,2500.81
Office Clerks, General$52,000$25.0037,5901.00
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48,400$23.2730,7100.68
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$96,960$46.6129,9801.56
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$44,180$21.2429,9300.89
Waiters and Waitresses$38,860$18.6929,0800.84
Security Guards$45,730$21.9926,8301.37
Stockers and Order Fillers$45,130$21.7026,6100.62
Accountants and Auditors$110,730$53.2425,1701.14
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$123,250$59.2524,1201.76
Computer and Information Systems Managers$232,890$111.9723,8302.33
Management Analysts$126,730$60.9323,5601.72
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$104,500$50.2423,4001.41
Managers, All Other$210,080$101.0021,5502.27
Project Management Specialists$135,040$64.9320,7701.28
Cooks, Restaurant$46,030$22.1320,5400.95
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$62,110$29.8620,2700.78
Customer Service Representatives$57,830$27.8019,9300.50
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$88,560$42.5819,4800.89
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49,360Not published18,7100.86
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$63,630$30.5918,5500.79
Lawyers$212,500$102.1718,4701.60
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$65,530$31.5118,1000.86
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,860Not published17,8600.84
Sales Managers$170,810$82.1217,7701.83
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$60,250$28.9717,7000.83
Financial Managers$216,150$103.9217,0401.33
Computer Occupations, All Other$161,700$77.7416,9302.55
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$66,450$31.9516,4500.52
Human Resources Specialists$103,140$49.5916,4201.18
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$51,520$24.7714,7900.79
Food Preparation Workers$41,000$19.7114,4701.06
Light Truck Drivers$50,820$24.4314,4700.96
Medical Assistants$59,790$28.7514,3201.15
Carpenters$89,200$42.8914,0101.37
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61,330$29.4913,6600.93
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$93,100$44.7613,1900.70
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$46,590$22.4012,9900.99
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$48,040$23.1012,2700.84
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$58,950$28.3412,1200.71
Medical and Health Services Managers$166,310$79.9611,9801.31
Nursing Assistants$56,080$26.9611,7900.53
Construction Laborers$72,610$34.9111,6200.69
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,880Not published11,5200.71
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$105,190$50.5711,2501.60
Computer Systems Analysts$134,460$64.6511,1801.41
Marketing Managers$220,480$106.0011,1701.85
Civil Engineers$130,160$62.5810,9901.96
Computer User Support Specialists$89,440$43.0010,7700.98
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$39,310$18.9010,6501.28
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$60,790$29.2310,5701.32
Self-Enrichment Teachers$59,470$28.5910,5402.08
Data Scientists$170,110$81.7910,4602.61
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$102,290$49.1810,4201.39
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$53,810$25.8710,2801.41
Bartenders$39,670$19.0710,2600.89
Cooks, Fast Food$46,670$22.4410,1601.04
Financial and Investment Analysts$130,520$62.759,9101.79
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$120,810$58.089,8100.79
Dishwashers$42,100$20.249,5301.31
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68,400$32.899,5201.27
Electricians$92,830$44.639,0600.78
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$94,310$45.348,8000.89
Receptionists and Information Clerks$49,450$23.778,5100.61
Childcare Workers$44,540$21.418,2601.04
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$132,000$63.467,9900.78
Social and Human Service Assistants$57,580$27.687,9701.19
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$52,590$25.287,7900.62
Counter and Rental Clerks$47,740$22.957,7001.26
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$82,540$39.697,6601.61
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$84,030$40.407,6301.27
Dental Assistants$64,390$30.967,5301.27
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$59,240$28.487,5300.64
Compliance Officers$118,890$57.167,5001.18
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$73,950$35.567,4500.78
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$160,180$77.017,3102.78
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$76,030$36.557,2700.68
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$76,900$36.977,2201.21
Personal Financial Advisors$160,610$77.227,1301.75
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62,340$29.976,8600.75
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$61,000$29.336,8201.38
Web and Digital Interface Designers$163,810$78.766,6303.83
Recreation Workers$46,290$22.266,5101.29
Training and Development Specialists$95,050$45.706,3100.90
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$93,600$45.006,3000.84
Public Relations Specialists$102,520$49.296,2901.45
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$102,360$49.216,1300.65
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$134,630$64.735,8802.06
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$72,020$34.625,8400.97
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$40,140$19.305,8000.96
Packers and Packagers, Hand$41,610$20.015,7500.67
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$75,420$36.265,7403.17
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$77,880$37.445,6600.80
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$78,900$37.935,5402.28
Natural Sciences Managers$225,230$108.285,5303.33
Industrial Engineers$132,230$63.575,4700.98
Coaches and Scouts$54,770Not published5,3801.42
Chefs and Head Cooks$68,970$33.165,3401.75
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$63,600$30.585,3101.54
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$94,600$45.485,2700.98
Tutors$48,340$23.245,2401.96
Driver/Sales Workers$43,680$21.005,2200.84
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$84,130$40.455,2101.03
Chief Executives$288,690$138.795,1901.66
Construction Managers$166,030$79.825,1600.89
Mechanical Engineers$161,370$77.585,1501.14
Social and Community Service Managers$93,410$44.915,0801.59
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$91,500$43.995,0500.49
Producers and Directors$130,640$62.815,0302.30
Architectural and Engineering Managers$221,580$106.535,0001.49
Human Resources Managers$209,340$100.654,9601.47
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$44,350$21.324,9300.85
Food Service Managers$88,290$42.454,8801.34
Insurance Sales Agents$95,640$45.984,8600.66
Engineers, All Other$159,800$76.834,8502.06
Bakers$46,600$22.414,8201.34
Postal Service Mail Carriers$64,250$30.894,7300.94
Administrative Services Managers$134,660$64.744,7001.17
Billing and Posting Clerks$66,390$31.924,6900.76
Logisticians$101,040$48.584,5701.19
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$56,400$27.114,5701.21
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$48,370$23.264,5401.20
Cooks, Short Order$45,790$22.024,4302.09
Flight Attendants$89,430Not published4,4202.20
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$357,220Not published4,3401.28
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,100Not published4,3100.45
Biological Scientists, All Other$138,160$66.424,2805.01
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$49,140$23.634,2800.64
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$82,620Not published4,1901.83
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$44,710$21.494,1600.93
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$39,810$19.144,0900.62
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$124,750$59.974,0800.56
Pharmacy Technicians$60,550$29.114,0400.56
Manicurists and Pedicurists$41,600$20.004,0401.73
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$78,490$37.733,9800.64
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$130,710$62.843,9500.91
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$129,680$62.343,9100.81
Graphic Designers$92,050$44.253,8701.28
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$126,550$60.843,7802.32
Dental Hygienists$146,760$70.563,7801.11
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$145,170$69.793,7501.11
Information Security Analysts$162,310$78.033,7301.28
Pharmacists$177,410$85.293,6700.75
Emergency Medical Technicians$51,480$24.753,5801.30
Physicians, All Other$294,360$141.523,5300.67
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,310$22.263,5100.61
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$82,120$39.483,4901.60
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$160,820Not published3,4800.70
Parking Attendants$44,480$21.393,4701.65
Firefighters$113,700$54.663,4500.65
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$105,290Not published3,4400.86
Animal Caretakers$43,640$20.983,4400.85
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$105,340$50.643,3900.68
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$44,670$21.483,3900.85
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$42,400$20.393,3700.72
Computer Network Architects$166,760$80.183,3501.22
Loan Officers$103,000$49.523,3300.80
Cost Estimators$101,630$48.863,3000.96
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$79,250Not published3,1801.83
Physical Therapists$141,980$68.263,1400.77
Nurse Practitioners$219,080$105.333,1100.63
Facilities Managers$134,230$64.543,1001.30
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$71,360$34.313,0701.10
Fundraisers$82,930$39.873,0201.78
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$60,050$28.873,0102.12
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$58,610$28.183,0100.97
Industrial Production Managers$164,420$79.052,9900.80
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$61,780$29.702,9100.99
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$374,680Not published2,9001.83
Financial Specialists, All Other$78,410$37.702,8801.43
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$141,780$68.172,8500.81
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$82,960$39.892,8501.21
Protective Service Workers, All Other$44,490$21.392,8202.26
Computer Hardware Engineers$203,890$98.022,8102.40
Tellers$49,370$23.742,8100.56
Healthcare Social Workers$99,640$47.912,7400.96
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$41,970$20.182,7402.12
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$79,410$38.182,7401.15
Butchers and Meat Cutters$46,490$22.352,7201.30
Biological Technicians$95,220$45.782,6902.53
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$70,400$33.852,6800.98
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$76,740$36.902,6801.17
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$58,140$27.952,6200.97
Roofers$74,340$35.742,6101.26
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$50,170$24.122,5801.42
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$68,390$32.882,5601.56
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$126,860$60.992,5501.19
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$90,580$43.552,5500.38
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$63,020$30.302,5401.12
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$82,160$39.502,5101.98
Electrical Engineers$166,030$79.822,4700.81
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$102,780$49.412,4401.42
Computer Programmers$130,730$62.852,4401.73
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$105,130$50.542,4200.74
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$75,970$36.532,4200.77
Art Directors$165,210$79.432,3902.95
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$64,260$30.902,3900.73
Construction and Building Inspectors$125,130$60.162,3801.06
Computer Network Support Specialists$101,600$48.852,3701.06
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$95,410$45.872,3700.88
Bus Drivers, School$73,680$35.432,3500.38
Instructional Coordinators$103,400$49.712,3200.67
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$80,510$38.712,2600.97
Chemists$127,790$61.442,1801.73
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$66,520$31.982,1801.30
Family Medicine Physicians$304,560$146.422,1701.32
Parts Salespersons$50,030$24.052,1700.53
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$49,400$23.752,1501.11
Real Estate Sales Agents$70,990$34.132,1000.71
Community Health Workers$72,710$34.962,0902.22
Dentists, General$202,060$97.142,0901.10
Operations Research Analysts$110,560$53.152,0501.24
Production Workers, All Other$46,710$22.462,0500.53
Editors$102,940$49.492,0401.46
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$43,310$20.822,0400.67
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$77,570$37.292,0400.91
Education Administrators, All Other$103,990$50.002,0102.39
Respiratory Therapists$130,220$62.612,0100.94
Labor Relations Specialists$124,400$59.812,0002.02
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$162,440$78.102,0001.35
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$39,120$18.812,0000.83
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$87,550$42.091,9900.98
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$64,320$30.931,9900.31
Cargo and Freight Agents$60,980$29.321,9601.31
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$101,490$48.791,9400.95
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59,600$28.651,9300.75
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$78,770$37.871,9201.71
Skincare Specialists$52,350$25.171,9201.72
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$74,940$36.031,9200.93
Public Relations Managers$192,720$92.661,8801.65
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$77,670$37.341,8801.67
Medical Records Specialists$74,400$35.771,8800.63
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$42,860$20.611,8801.01
Health Education Specialists$99,260$47.721,8501.84
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$92,290$44.371,8500.86
Physician Assistants$184,380$88.651,8300.74
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$77,750$37.381,8200.66
Interior Designers$87,460$42.051,8101.66
Massage Therapists$40,280$19.371,8001.19
Speech-Language Pathologists$130,850$62.911,7600.63
Food Batchmakers$45,300$21.781,7600.66
Architectural and Civil Drafters$81,130$39.001,7501.11
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$65,820$31.651,7401.10
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$82,100$39.471,7300.39
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$136,030$65.401,7200.62
Library Assistants, Clerical$63,000$30.291,7201.32
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$175,840$84.541,6900.71
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$61,060$29.361,6900.67
Computer and Information Research Scientists$171,440$82.431,6702.94
Machinists$67,750$32.571,6100.37
Database Architects$175,860$84.551,6001.56
Rehabilitation Counselors$50,510$24.291,6001.10
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$91,020$43.761,5701.08
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$76,990$37.021,5700.79
Writers and AuthorsNot publishedNot published1,5602.13
Occupational Therapists$136,770$65.761,5600.63
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$166,400$80.001,5401.33
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$63,650$30.601,5100.94
Correctional Officers and Jailers$99,880$48.021,5000.26
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$45,020$21.641,4901.52
Helpers--Production Workers$46,290$22.251,4800.58
Database Administrators$127,760$61.421,4701.37
Bill and Account Collectors$72,430$34.821,4500.60
Special Effects Artists and Animators$136,770$65.761,4404.71
Surgical Technologists$99,390$47.791,4400.80
Web Developers$152,450$73.291,4201.33
Tax Preparers$84,240$40.501,4101.21
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$86,980$41.821,4100.81
Phlebotomists$58,900$28.321,4100.64
Data Entry Keyers$51,250$24.641,4100.73
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$59,580$28.651,4101.79
Financial Risk Specialists$167,440$80.501,3801.41
Biochemists and Biophysicists$165,050$79.351,3802.67
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,390$28.071,3800.57
Audio and Video Technicians$75,540$36.321,3701.28
Brokerage Clerks$89,370$42.971,3602.48
Insurance Underwriters$84,520$40.631,3500.84
Veterinarians$208,080$100.041,3501.05
Advertising Sales Agents$84,390$40.571,3400.96
Purchasing Managers$170,440$81.941,3201.02
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$127,210$61.161,3200.97
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$60,590$29.131,3201.06
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$160,270$77.051,3000.94
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$66,550$32.001,3000.94
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$55,960$26.911,2900.51
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$97,510$46.881,2701.22
Counselors, All Other$54,820$26.361,2602.89
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$105,160Not published1,2600.50
Urban and Regional Planners$136,250$65.501,2501.85
Commercial and Industrial Designers$104,000$50.001,2502.45
Order Clerks$51,450$24.741,2501.08
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$103,500$49.761,2400.83
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80,180$38.551,2201.05
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$71,090$34.181,2200.62
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$43,140$20.741,2200.30
Dietitians and Nutritionists$117,380$56.431,2101.02
Pest Control Workers$53,380$25.661,2100.77
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$60,510$29.091,2100.70
Optometrists$142,580$68.551,1801.81
Tire Repairers and Changers$45,180$21.721,1800.71
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$54,580$26.241,1500.80
Gambling Dealers$37,240$17.911,1400.89
Clergy$74,580$35.861,1301.29
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$89,050$42.811,1303.79
Residential Advisors$54,510$26.211,1300.87
Cooks, All Other$42,860$20.611,1203.79
Training and Development Managers$173,530$83.431,1101.51
Public Safety Telecommunicators$104,910$50.441,1100.71
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$45,760$22.001,1000.70
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$83,940$40.351,0901.19
Glaziers$74,550$35.841,0801.21
Highway Maintenance Workers$59,500$28.611,0800.46
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$83,020$39.911,0701.85
Medical Equipment Preparers$82,140$39.491,0700.90
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$127,800Not published1,0500.74
News Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsNot publishedNot published1,0501.75
Printing Press Operators$50,280$24.181,0500.48
Chemical Technicians$71,470$34.361,0401.18
Physical Therapist Assistants$95,920$46.121,0400.60
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$125,160$60.171,0400.53
Fundraising Managers$157,750$75.841,0301.74
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$79,350$38.151,0300.78
Technical Writers$135,470$65.131,0201.46
Psychiatric Technicians$54,640$26.271,0200.43
Tile and Stone Setters$64,430$30.981,0201.87
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$44,330Not published1,0100.40
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$47,460$22.821,0100.69
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$75,980$36.539901.18
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$129,930$62.469802.27
Musicians and SingersNot published$75.759701.76
Tour and Travel Guides$52,480$25.239701.19
Opticians, Dispensing$58,360$28.069400.84
Couriers and Messengers$47,840$23.009400.89
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$93,400$44.909400.45
Sales Engineers$151,610$72.899301.18
Material Moving Workers, All Other$44,410$21.359202.57
File Clerks$54,910$26.408900.80
Photographers$58,840$28.298801.12
Sheet Metal Workers$102,660$49.358800.48
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$117,660$56.578701.72
Credit Analysts$122,590$58.948500.87
Legal Support Workers, All Other$102,420$49.248401.18
Word Processors and Typists$79,430$38.198401.57
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$135,890$65.338300.61
Pediatricians, General$207,450$99.748101.35
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$159,570$76.718100.54
StatisticiansNot publishedNot published8001.81
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$80,450$38.688001.50
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$87,340$41.998000.77
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$100,620$48.387901.43
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$60,780$29.227900.79
Paramedics$83,090$39.957800.51
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$137,180$65.957700.39
Budget Analysts$117,360$56.437601.05
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$130,010Not published7602.48
Interpreters and Translators$83,680$40.237600.95
Food Processing Workers, All Other$39,770$19.127600.77
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$71,210$34.247600.36
Financial Examiners$131,820$63.377500.72
Film and Video Editors$109,930$52.857401.89
Postal Service Clerks$64,630$31.077400.66
Sewing Machine Operators$44,880$21.587400.46
Library Technicians$63,690$30.627300.70
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62,320$29.967300.79
Social Workers, All Other$78,480$37.737200.75
Social Science Research Assistants$82,020$39.437101.52
Solar Photovoltaic Installers$72,150$34.697101.49
Microbiologists$130,070$62.537002.42
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$84,730Not published7000.59
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$61,780$29.707001.35
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$80,840$38.866901.30
Pharmacy Aides$46,830$22.526901.14
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$126,700$60.916900.40
School Psychologists$130,540$62.766800.70
ActorsNot publishedNot published6800.81
Physical Therapist Aides$44,440$21.366800.93
Medical Transcriptionists$58,240$28.006801.07
Semiconductor Processing Technicians$46,340$22.286801.42
Lodging Managers$89,010$42.806601.01
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$59,870$28.786600.56
Property Appraisers and Assessors$105,580$50.766500.75
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$140,660$67.636501.81
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49,500$23.806500.80
Medical Equipment Repairers$88,190$42.406500.64
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,320$23.236500.64
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$74,600Not published6400.39
Surveyors$125,060$60.136300.81
Travel Agents$58,000$27.896300.74
Chemical EngineersNot publishedNot published6201.93
Concierges$46,120$22.176200.82
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$47,430$22.806200.74
Landscape Architects$119,730$57.566102.05
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$165,090Not published6100.69
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39,930$19.206100.28
Procurement Clerks$60,090$28.896000.71
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$74,970$36.046001.66
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$43,790$21.056001.51
Compensation and Benefits Managers$188,850$90.795901.67
Floral Designers$46,520$22.375800.93
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$71,310$34.285801.96
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$130,800$62.885800.79
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,040$23.585800.22
Environmental Engineers$138,840$66.755500.94
Helpers--Electricians$61,260$29.455500.57
Broadcast Technicians$77,790$37.405401.67
Aerospace Engineers$191,260$91.955100.49
Chiropractors$74,860$35.995100.84
Dietetic Technicians$45,930$22.085101.07
Parking Enforcement Workers$86,040$41.365103.68
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60,720$29.195100.36
Passenger Attendants$44,800$21.545101.24
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$103,060$49.555000.52
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$51,900$24.955001.16
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$96,900$46.594900.49
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,810$25.394900.21
Orderlies$69,870$33.594800.61
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$134,920Not published4700.65
Tapers$84,840$40.794702.38
Sound Engineering Technicians$94,990$45.674602.32
Nurse Anesthetists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more4600.58
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,680$25.814600.93
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$80,390$38.654500.97
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$126,470$60.804502.61
Fashion Designers$102,370$49.224501.36
Acupuncturists$62,590$30.094503.78
Advertising and Promotions Managers$181,250$87.144401.34
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$124,610$59.914400.78
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$122,310$58.804301.21
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$128,640Not published4300.35
Private Detectives and Investigators$70,150$33.734300.80
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51,350$24.694300.63
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$83,310$40.054301.00
Air Traffic Controllers$193,360$92.964301.24
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$50,140$24.114300.59
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$110,780$53.264200.49
Museum Technicians and Conservators$75,020$36.074202.22
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$110,780$53.264202.20
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$146,260$70.324200.63
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$63,300$30.434200.39
Conservation Scientists$97,810$47.024101.03
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$43,810$21.064100.45
Sailors and Marine Oilers$68,780$33.074100.84
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$101,090$48.604000.71
DancersNot published$30.434003.26
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$57,300$27.554000.79
Mechanical Drafters$98,310$47.273900.64
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$75,420$36.263901.14
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$133,540Not published3900.51
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$45,430$21.843901.49
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$59,060$28.393900.97
Food Scientists and Technologists$98,930$47.563801.89
Materials Scientists$231,710$111.403802.97
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$44,300$21.303800.75
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,910$23.033800.20
Commercial Pilots$173,070Not published3800.52
Emergency Medicine Physicians$338,990$162.983700.73
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$48,830$23.483701.79
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$76,170$36.623700.55
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$168,270$80.903701.01
Transportation Workers, All Other$55,800$26.833701.79
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$84,360$40.563600.41
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$122,590$58.943603.39
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$147,220$70.783501.07
Anthropologists and Archeologists$75,480$36.293502.57
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$76,460$36.763500.47
Transportation Security Screeners$78,940$37.953500.46
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$68,990$33.173500.74
Materials Engineers$129,480$62.253400.99
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$77,350$37.193400.43
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$59,000$28.363401.59
Helpers--Carpenters$62,370$29.993401.03
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$65,370$31.433401.48
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$125,330$60.253301.50
Forensic Science Technicians$109,930$52.853301.15
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$129,610Not published3300.51
Financial Clerks, All Other$71,060$34.163300.59
Epidemiologists$130,400$62.693201.71
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$105,820$50.873200.56
Designers, All Other$103,040$49.543202.20
Music Directors and Composers$112,950$54.313201.69
Lighting Technicians$74,000$35.583202.36
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$136,640$65.693200.73
Bicycle Repairers$48,300$23.223201.70
Millwrights$113,490$54.563200.52
Food Science Technicians$60,980$29.323101.37
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$56,330Not published3101.27
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$53,840$25.883100.81
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$99,230$47.713001.08
Psychologists, All Other$168,040$80.793001.04
Animal Trainers$61,490$29.563001.06
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$50,440$24.253002.62
Power Plant Operators$132,600$63.753000.67
Chemical Plant and System Operators$111,900$53.803001.18
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$84,680$40.712901.06
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$109,990$52.882901.22
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$170,240Not published2901.16
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$166,920Not published2900.65
Set and Exhibit Designers$109,120$52.462901.76
Occupational Therapy Assistants$97,860$47.052900.36
Carpet Installers$61,500$29.572901.36
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$44,020$21.162900.46
Religious Workers, All Other$86,330$41.512801.14
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$98,500$47.352800.84
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$111,480$53.602800.49
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$61,130$29.392801.35
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54,390$26.152800.59
Dental Laboratory Technicians$60,940$29.302800.53
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$98,590$47.402700.84
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$129,410$62.222701.29
Fence Erectors$58,640$28.192700.71
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$79,090$38.032700.30
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$85,780$41.242601.38
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$88,030$42.322600.81
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$129,270$62.152601.32
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$104,530$50.262600.41
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$56,360$27.102600.84
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55,780$26.822600.28
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$93,640$45.022600.59
Athletic Trainers$77,840Not published2500.54
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$60,310$28.992500.65
Home Appliance Repairers$64,220$30.872500.50
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$99,660$47.912400.93
Judicial Law Clerks$90,650$43.582401.21
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$92,720Not published2400.25
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$115,040Not published2400.78
Curators$90,800$43.662401.27
Athletes and Sports CompetitorsNot publishedNot published2401.05
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$36,360$17.482401.76
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$56,270$27.052400.44
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$75,640$36.372400.69
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57,780$27.782400.16
Airfield Operations Specialists$85,680$41.192401.02
Crane and Tower Operators$98,410$47.312400.36
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$175,200Not published2300.37
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$65,500$31.492300.29
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,670$25.802300.25
Plant and System Operators, All Other$91,310$43.902301.08
Actuaries$175,330$84.292200.55
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$133,330Not published2200.41
Radiation Therapists$205,670$98.882200.83
Audiologists$132,390$63.652201.08
Funeral Attendants$44,100$21.202200.47
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$47,220$22.702200.46
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$50,970$24.512200.24
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,750$24.882200.33
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$73,020$35.112201.46
Credit Counselors$82,570$39.702100.50
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$53,810$25.872100.54
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$136,460$65.602100.54
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57,010$27.412100.83
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$46,390$22.312100.93
Aircraft Service Attendants$50,570$24.312100.44
Economists$142,400$68.462000.74
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$108,150$52.002001.46
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$134,190Not published2001.03
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherNot published$23.742000.77
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$45,800$22.022000.85
Prepress Technicians and Workers$59,970$28.832000.55
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$49,450$23.782000.95
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,020$24.532000.51
Recreational Therapists$102,420$49.241900.83
Nurse Midwives$212,630$102.231901.55
Traffic Technicians$92,710$44.571901.55
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$103,730$49.871800.94
Survey Researchers$110,540$53.141801.43
Archivists$74,320$35.731801.51
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58,360$28.061800.97
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$51,090$24.561800.62
Drafters, All Other$82,360$39.601700.79
Life Scientists, All Other$134,810$64.811701.47
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$189,790$91.251700.66
Barbers$43,650$20.991700.73
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$99,310$47.741701.20
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$48,180$23.171700.33
Upholsterers$57,610$27.701700.56
Radiologists$106,000$50.961600.38
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$131,630$63.281600.20
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$60,430$29.051600.64
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$45,620$21.931600.25
Emergency Management Directors$161,180$77.491500.74
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$137,440Not published1500.48
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$57,310$27.561501.13
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$71,410$34.331500.43
Soil and Plant Scientists$108,200$52.021400.57
Podiatrists$204,350$98.251400.96
School Bus Monitors$43,250$20.791400.12
New Accounts ClerksNot publishedNot published1400.25
Meter Readers, Utilities$100,480$48.311400.49
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$74,210$35.681400.24
Riggers$82,370$39.601400.40
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$45,300$21.781400.13
Medical Appliance Technicians$52,820$25.401400.80
Ship Engineers$108,770$52.291401.09
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$170,070Not published1300.64
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$119,530Not published1300.42
Orthotists and Prosthetists$97,290$46.771300.92
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$74,690$35.911300.30
Tool and Die Makers$97,560$46.911300.15
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$54,400$26.151301.81
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansNot publishedNot published1200.70
Genetic Counselors$177,990$85.571202.07
Animal Control Workers$77,540$37.281200.63
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$76,850$36.951200.42
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$50,680$24.371200.38
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$48,980$23.551200.76
Transportation Inspectors$104,080$50.041200.32
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$50,810$24.431200.34
Sociologists$134,770$64.801103.29
Forest and Conservation Technicians$62,400$30.001100.24
Stonemasons$66,790$32.111100.88
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$71,780$34.511100.75
History Teachers, Postsecondary$162,160Not published1000.34
Choreographers$99,430$47.801002.21
Therapists, All Other$122,120$58.711000.30
Hearing Aid Specialists$83,930$40.351000.57
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$54,420$26.161000.23
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$72,490$34.851000.24
Gambling Cage Workers$39,390$18.941000.44
Motorcycle Mechanics$55,420$26.651000.50
Funeral Home Managers$94,060$45.22900.43
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$122,410$58.85900.18
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$141,580$68.07900.29
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$97,340$46.80900.18
Furniture Finishers$58,340$28.05900.42
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$102,920$49.48800.36
Artists and Related Workers, All OtherNot publishedNot published800.77
Costume Attendants$59,260$28.49800.84
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$46,350$22.28800.20
Avionics Technicians$129,320$62.17800.28
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$79,330$38.14800.36
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$47,310$22.75800.67
Etchers and Engravers$48,190$23.17800.64
Foresters$112,560$54.11700.46
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$133,360Not published700.37
Gambling Service Workers, All Other$44,460$21.38700.34
Embalmers$60,890$29.28701.12
Proofreaders and Copy Markers$49,920$24.00700.96
Pile Driver Operators$132,850$63.87702.05
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$70,880$34.08700.40
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$111,470$53.59600.58
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$134,670Not published600.39
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$128,050Not published600.24
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$80,100$38.51601.39
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$43,570$20.95600.57
Desktop Publishers$83,280$40.04601.10
Agricultural Workers, All Other$50,670$24.36601.11
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$47,170$22.68600.27
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$140,520$67.56500.39
Hydrologists$147,080$70.71500.61
Historians$88,790$42.69500.89
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$125,890Not published500.28
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$203,720Not published500.26
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$132,930Not published500.26
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$129,120Not published500.98
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$46,630$22.42500.31
Boilermakers$135,290$65.05500.29
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58,300$28.03500.24
Gambling Managers$124,840$60.02400.50
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$199,310Not published400.53
Agricultural Inspectors$70,860$34.07400.18
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$67,230$32.32400.33
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$84,780$40.76401.04
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$42,580$20.47400.45
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$49,580$23.84400.18
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$89,760$43.15300.18
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$173,790$83.55300.33
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$151,000$72.60300.22
Dentists, All Other Specialists$279,820$134.53300.38
Paperhangers$71,270$34.27301.26
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$53,340$25.64300.40
Agricultural Technicians$65,280$31.39Not publishedNot published
Anesthesiologists$101,730$48.91Not publishedNot published
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$73,890$35.53Not publishedNot published
Cardiologists$119,690$57.54Not publishedNot published
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$101,800Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Disc Jockeys, Except RadioNot published$23.52Not publishedNot published
Exercise Physiologists$62,440$30.02Not publishedNot published
Forest and Conservation Workers$36,080$17.35Not publishedNot published
General Internal Medicine Physicians$351,670$169.07Not publishedNot published
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$69,410$33.37Not publishedNot published
Marriage and Family Therapists$77,210$37.12Not publishedNot published
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$180,510$86.78Not publishedNot published
Models$48,570$23.35Not publishedNot published
Neurologists$104,320$50.16Not publishedNot published
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$198,720$95.54Not publishedNot published
Occupational Therapy Aides$44,980$21.62Not publishedNot published
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$429,080$206.29Not publishedNot published
Personal Service Managers, All Other$78,360$37.68Not publishedNot published
Petroleum Engineers$143,590$69.03Not publishedNot published
Physical Scientists, All Other$128,720$61.88Not publishedNot published
Physicians, Pathologists$186,300$89.57Not publishedNot published
Psychiatrists$230,560$110.85Not publishedNot published
Special Education Teachers, All Other$95,120Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$103,580Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$82,280Not publishedNot 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.