metropolitan statistical area · 41940

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area

Figures describe the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not San Jose city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$84,050
Total employment1,134,970

Across all occupations, the median wage in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area was $84,050 per year ($40.41 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 1,134,970 jobs. 592 detailed occupations are published for this area.

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
Computer Hardware Engineers14.197,940$209,860
Semiconductor Processing Technicians9.282,130$50,820
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer8.455,970$194,370
Computer and Information Research Scientists8.142,210$218,420
Software Developers7.0987,350$213,110
Web and Digital Interface Designers5.324,400$201,260
Computer Occupations, All Other5.2516,680$184,430
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers4.766,480$166,530

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 592 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area
Occupation
Software Developers$213,110$102.4687,3507.09
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,640$18.0949,6101.58
Fast Food and Counter Workers$44,570$21.4323,0600.82
Registered Nurses$216,740$104.2022,9300.93
Computer and Information Systems Managers$291,660$140.2219,0703.90
Retail Salespersons$44,220$21.2618,3400.64
General and Operations Managers$163,860$78.7817,2300.67
Computer Occupations, All Other$184,430$88.6716,6805.25
Cashiers$42,960$20.6516,5300.73
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$43,870$21.0915,7800.98
Managers, All Other$217,280$104.4613,7403.03
Office Clerks, General$58,840$28.2913,4700.75
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$116,510$56.0113,3901.46
Accountants and Auditors$121,700$58.5113,1801.25
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$141,960$68.2512,7101.94
Waiters and Waitresses$41,920$20.1512,6000.76
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$108,330$52.0811,9701.51
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$47,060$22.6311,8300.55
Security Guards$46,250$22.2311,8001.26
Stockers and Order Fillers$44,970$21.6210,6100.51
Project Management Specialists$135,120$64.9610,3001.32
Management Analysts$136,670$65.719,0201.38
Sales Managers$201,780$97.018,9401.92
Cooks, Restaurant$47,170$22.688,9000.86
Customer Service Representatives$60,480$29.088,8600.47
Financial Managers$225,280$108.317,9701.30
Human Resources Specialists$112,140$53.917,9701.20
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$62,940$30.267,9700.64
Computer Hardware Engineers$209,860$100.897,94014.19
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$102,860Not published7,8100.77
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$63,220$30.397,7500.69
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$95,010$45.687,6300.73
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$66,130$31.797,5900.76
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$55,230$26.557,3204.06
Marketing Managers$231,370$111.247,3002.53
Computer Systems Analysts$157,140$75.557,2601.91
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49,010Not published7,2400.70
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$103,670$49.846,5300.72
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$166,530$80.066,4804.76
Medical Assistants$61,940$29.786,4001.07
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$55,520$26.696,3900.72
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$69,350$33.346,3400.90
Data Scientists$185,080$88.986,0603.16
Lawyers$301,320$144.876,0401.10
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$48,330$23.246,0000.86
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$194,370$93.455,9708.45
Food Preparation Workers$45,580$21.915,9300.91
Computer User Support Specialists$93,590$45.005,7901.11
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$48,200$23.175,6200.89
Mechanical Engineers$168,030$80.795,5402.56
Electricians$91,030$43.775,4800.99
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$70,730$34.005,3600.36
Nursing Assistants$56,840$27.335,3500.51
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$106,220$51.075,3001.58
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52,360$25.185,2900.52
Architectural and Engineering Managers$234,590$112.785,1303.19
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$60,610$29.145,0801.17
Engineers, All Other$169,650$81.564,9704.42
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$61,710$29.674,8100.59
Industrial Engineers$136,950$65.844,8001.80
Cooks, Fast Food$47,220$22.704,7901.02
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$129,700$62.364,7700.81
Medical and Health Services Managers$171,210$82.314,5601.05
Light Truck Drivers$52,100$25.054,4800.62
Carpenters$80,190$38.554,4600.91
Self-Enrichment Teachers$58,330$28.044,4201.82
Construction Laborers$68,470$32.924,4200.55
Web and Digital Interface Designers$201,260$96.764,4005.32
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$54,640$26.274,2100.71
Electrical Engineers$187,060$89.934,1602.87
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$108,230Not published4,1300.53
Receptionists and Information Clerks$47,130$22.663,9900.60
Dishwashers$43,960$21.143,9401.13
Financial and Investment Analysts$144,910$69.673,8801.47
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$107,560$51.713,8301.13
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$72,330$34.783,8000.99
Packers and Packagers, Hand$42,410$20.393,6000.88
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$51,190$24.613,5701.02
Logisticians$115,570$55.563,4401.88
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$41,710$20.063,4200.86
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$101,500$48.803,3800.94
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$76,500$36.783,3601.18
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$105,030Not published3,3300.74
Training and Development Specialists$104,770$50.373,3100.99
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$95,320$45.833,2900.70
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$100,030$48.093,2500.91
Civil Engineers$130,280$62.643,1701.18
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$94,690Not published3,1302.87
Childcare Workers$45,720$21.983,0900.82
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$77,840$37.423,0400.59
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$95,280$45.812,8804.15
Counter and Rental Clerks$48,570$23.352,8800.98
Dental Assistants$74,600$35.862,8701.01
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$42,850$20.602,8600.98
Human Resources Managers$220,460$105.992,8001.74
Bartenders$42,270$20.322,7900.50
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$167,630$80.592,7901.34
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$62,010$29.812,7401.16
Computer Network Architects$186,110$89.472,7302.08
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$79,270$38.112,7103.13
Compliance Officers$123,730$59.492,6900.88
Chief ExecutivesNot publishedNot published2,6801.79
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$51,880$24.942,6400.82
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$86,840$41.752,6301.16
Recreation Workers$57,580$27.682,6201.08
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$136,140$65.452,5900.53
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$72,550$34.882,5500.71
Physicians, All Other$98,870$47.542,5301.01
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$133,360$64.122,4601.07
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$95,390$45.862,4400.95
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$89,970$43.252,4400.50
Administrative Services Managers$137,820$66.262,4201.26
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$61,970$29.792,4101.47
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$104,070$50.032,3600.52
Billing and Posting Clerks$70,280$33.792,3500.80
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$74,240$35.692,3100.51
Information Security Analysts$176,120$84.672,2801.64
Tutors$50,350$24.212,2701.78
Industrial Production Managers$171,140$82.282,2101.23
Computer and Information Research Scientists$218,420$105.012,2108.14
Public Relations Specialists$117,620$56.552,2001.06
Manicurists and Pedicurists$43,070$20.712,1801.95
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$159,300$76.592,1501.71
Coaches and Scouts$57,250Not published2,1301.17
Semiconductor Processing Technicians$50,820$24.442,1309.28
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$54,440$26.172,1300.38
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$87,600$42.122,1200.74
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$43,680$21.002,0900.75
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59,620$28.662,0501.66
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$99,250$47.722,0300.71
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43,410$20.872,0300.91
Pharmacists$199,040$95.691,9600.83
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$46,210$22.221,9600.91
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$79,430$38.191,9603.24
Social and Human Service Assistants$60,650$29.161,9300.61
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$84,870$40.801,8700.77
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$42,400$20.391,8600.59
Construction Managers$163,040$78.391,8500.67
Pharmacy Technicians$75,490$36.291,7800.52
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$177,400$85.291,7601.09
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$82,050$39.451,7400.58
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$165,520Not published1,7300.72
Cost Estimators$97,580$46.911,6801.03
Cooks, Short Order$45,990$22.111,6601.64
Roofers$76,650$36.851,6601.68
Dental Hygienists$139,990$67.301,6200.99
Sales Engineers$177,490$85.331,6004.24
Insurance Sales Agents$63,950$30.751,5900.45
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$77,720Not published1,5801.90
Producers and DirectorsNot publishedNot published1,5801.51
Nurse Practitioners$231,560$111.331,5800.67
Personal Financial Advisors$136,820$65.781,5300.78
Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,070$29.841,5200.63
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$75,520$36.311,5001.00
Production Workers, All Other$49,450$23.771,4700.80
Facilities Managers$145,000$69.711,4601.28
Physical Therapists$139,000$66.831,4600.75
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$154,140$74.111,4501.10
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$44,720$21.501,4302.31
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$73,250$35.221,4202.08
Machinists$63,540$30.551,3700.66
Food Service Managers$89,900$43.221,3600.78
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$45,230$21.751,3600.72
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$61,790$29.711,3600.97
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$124,340$59.781,3600.39
Driver/Sales Workers$51,260$24.641,3600.46
Social and Community Service Managers$98,030$47.131,3400.88
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$81,170$39.021,3301.00
Firefighters$152,100$73.121,3300.53
Graphic Designers$97,360$46.811,2800.88
Chefs and Head Cooks$79,020$37.991,2800.87
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,740$21.991,2600.46
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$97,900$47.071,2401.10
Bakers$45,480$21.871,2400.72
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$90,560$43.541,1901.14
Marriage and Family Therapists$95,110$45.731,1802.42
Natural Sciences Managers$263,810$126.831,1601.46
Loan Officers$95,090$45.711,1400.57
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$50,040$24.061,1400.63
Web Developers$166,670$80.131,1302.20
Dentists, General$207,910$99.961,1301.24
Database Architects$197,960$95.171,1202.29
Family Medicine Physicians$351,760$169.121,1201.43
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$57,000$27.401,1101.39
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$70,840$34.061,1101.02
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$84,800$40.771,1000.70
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$62,720$30.151,0901.38
Animal Caretakers$44,070$21.191,0900.56
Computer Network Support Specialists$124,130$59.681,0801.01
Fundraisers$106,760$51.331,0601.31
Respiratory Therapists$149,680$71.961,0601.04
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$64,940$31.221,0601.08
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$87,950$42.281,0601.03
Correctional Officers and Jailers$132,670$63.791,0500.38
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$64,140$30.841,0500.35
Education Administrators, All Other$99,990$48.071,0302.55
Physician Assistants$223,640$107.521,0300.87
Tellers$50,090$24.081,0300.43
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$42,460$20.411,0200.89
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$109,050$52.431,0101.05
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$69,080$33.211,0100.77
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$90,660$43.591,0001.81
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$154,850$74.451,0000.59
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$77,950$37.481,0000.90
Instructional Coordinators$99,030$47.619900.60
Protective Service Workers, All Other$56,240$27.049901.66
Public Relations Managers$213,510$102.659801.79
Computer Programmers$154,920$74.489801.46
Financial Specialists, All Other$100,950$48.549600.99
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$44,760$21.529601.08
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$58,200$27.989500.74
Parts Salespersons$50,200$24.149400.48
Aerospace Engineers$181,630$87.329301.89
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$45,110Not published9300.78
Operations Research Analysts$123,360$59.319201.16
Technical Writers$140,700$67.659202.78
Medical Records Specialists$86,890$41.789200.65
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$84,620$40.689200.29
Speech-Language Pathologists$132,720$63.818900.67
Training and Development Managers$230,020$110.598802.52
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$87,430$42.048700.81
Construction and Building Inspectors$129,750$62.388600.80
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$43,690$21.018500.44
Occupational Therapists$136,870$65.808400.71
Library Assistants, Clerical$62,780$30.188401.34
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62,840$30.218301.55
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$128,980$62.018300.81
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$160,090Not published8301.38
Emergency Medical Technicians$54,650$26.278300.63
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$69,590$33.468300.86
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,230$23.678301.69
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$62,530$30.068200.69
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$44,410$21.358100.56
Gambling Dealers$52,060$25.038001.30
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$62,900$30.248000.51
Biological Technicians$72,940$35.077901.55
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$98,640Not published7900.42
Butchers and Meat Cutters$49,610$23.857900.80
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$133,700$64.287700.94
Healthcare Social Workers$107,170$51.527700.56
Tax Preparers$81,180$39.037601.37
Sheet Metal Workers$109,280$52.547500.86
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$60,780$29.227200.48
Data Entry Keyers$54,510$26.217200.77
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$88,980$42.787200.34
Purchasing Managers$198,980$95.667001.13
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$103,240$49.647000.72
Surgical Technologists$106,840$51.377000.81
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$94,370Not published6901.01
Massage Therapists$50,060$24.076800.94
Chemical EngineersNot publishedNot published6704.33
Printing Press Operators$44,130$21.226700.64
Helpers--Production Workers$46,170$22.206700.55
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$129,640$62.336600.84
Bill and Account Collectors$77,360$37.196600.57
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$87,270$41.966600.58
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$63,630$30.596501.62
Parking Attendants$45,030$21.656500.65
Tour and Travel Guides$59,330$28.536401.63
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$49,210$23.666200.67
Order Clerks$58,170$27.976201.13
Architectural and Civil Drafters$82,820$39.826100.81
Biological Scientists, All Other$133,790$64.326101.49
Health Education Specialists$75,810$36.456101.27
Dietitians and Nutritionists$122,910$59.096101.08
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$57,040$27.436100.81
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$76,800$36.936100.56
Bus Drivers, School$75,230$36.176100.21
Rehabilitation Counselors$60,450$29.066000.87
Art Directors$170,140$81.806001.56
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$122,860$59.076001.26
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,870$24.466002.54
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$84,670$40.715901.34
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$102,710$49.385901.06
Pest Control Workers$53,050$25.515900.79
Database Administrators$138,620$66.645801.14
Chemists$114,890$55.245800.96
Optometrists$135,330$65.065801.87
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57,910$27.845800.97
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$54,530$26.225700.47
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$46,060$22.145701.20
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$144,410$69.435600.85
Editors$117,580$56.535600.83
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$67,590$32.505600.85
Materials Engineers$156,730$75.355503.32
Counselors, All Other$83,930$40.355502.64
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$83,490$40.145500.42
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$77,030$37.045404.74
Medical Equipment Preparers$81,090$38.985400.95
File Clerks$60,840$29.255401.01
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$96,680$46.485302.02
Tire Repairers and Changers$45,900$22.075300.67
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$154,760Not published5201.79
Labor Relations Specialists$133,270$64.075101.08
Special Effects Artists and Animators$156,950$75.465103.48
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$95,980$46.155100.40
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,910$28.325100.44
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$173,150$83.255000.76
Skincare Specialists$43,420$20.875000.95
Financial Risk Specialists$166,240$79.934801.03
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$115,530$55.544803.65
Tapers$92,810$44.624805.09
Chemical Technicians$67,140$32.284701.11
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$67,280$32.354700.50
Fundraising Managers$164,330$79.014601.63
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$58,810$28.274600.66
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$108,190$52.024600.49
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$45,020$21.644600.61
Physicists$173,450$83.394402.98
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$105,720Not published4401.47
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$79,260$38.114401.77
Community Health Workers$69,630$33.484300.96
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$121,520Not published4300.97
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$84,620Not published4300.54
Tile and Stone Setters$62,580$30.094301.64
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$55,100$26.494300.62
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$98,020$47.124200.84
Special Education Teachers, All Other$87,430Not published4201.68
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$64,490$31.014200.51
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60,200$28.944200.55
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$72,700$34.954202.99
Food Batchmakers$45,920$22.084200.33
Food Processing Workers, All Other$43,200$20.774200.89
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$102,980$49.514202.01
Commercial and Industrial Designers$141,310$67.944101.69
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58,580$28.164100.33
Material Moving Workers, All Other$44,510$21.404102.41
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$117,640Not published4000.34
Writers and Authors$118,810$57.124001.13
Physical Therapist Assistants$97,190$46.734000.49
Public Safety Telecommunicators$113,800$54.714000.53
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,800$25.394001.73
Opticians, Dispensing$60,480$29.083900.73
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$49,990$24.043900.45
Couriers and Messengers$55,680$26.773900.77
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$107,310$51.593900.54
Medical Equipment Repairers$84,970$40.853900.80
Legal Support Workers, All Other$107,980$51.923801.11
Audio and Video Technicians$73,100$35.153800.74
Pharmacy Aides$47,450$22.813801.30
Advertising Sales Agents$113,250$54.453800.57
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$98,230$47.233700.16
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$100,140Not published3702.51
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$163,700$78.703700.33
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$121,070Not published3600.51
Dietetic Technicians$50,690$24.373601.56
Highway Maintenance Workers$79,000$37.983600.32
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$74,420$35.783602.99
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$83,160$39.983500.65
Veterinarians$192,160$92.383500.57
Phlebotomists$60,600$29.133500.34
Glaziers$82,420$39.633500.82
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$90,060$43.303401.23
Budget Analysts$131,730$63.333400.98
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$106,510$51.213400.53
Physical Scientists, All Other$160,580$77.203402.09
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$125,720Not published3401.33
Interior Designers$85,140$40.933400.65
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$51,300$24.673400.66
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$105,280$50.613402.00
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$59,050$28.393400.70
Credit Analysts$129,240$62.133300.70
Social Science Research Assistants$75,010$36.063301.49
Clergy$77,510$37.263300.80
Physical Therapist Aides$43,300$20.823300.94
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$48,050$23.103300.81
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$109,440$52.623300.67
Compensation and Benefits Managers$215,180$103.453201.93
Statisticians$202,840$97.523201.52
Urban and Regional Planners$139,360$67.003200.98
Transportation Security Screeners$78,940$37.953200.88
Brokerage Clerks$90,220$43.373201.22
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$81,980$39.413200.50
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$58,620$28.183200.57
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$89,110$42.843100.37
Library Technicians$62,550$30.073100.62
Procurement Clerks$62,310$29.963100.76
Interpreters and Translators$101,530$48.813000.79
Orderlies$65,790$31.633000.78
Residential Advisors$55,800$26.833000.48
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$157,620$75.783000.32
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$107,770Not published2900.69
Travel Agents$58,760$28.252900.71
Floral Designers$47,040$22.612800.93
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$158,640$76.272800.33
Solar Photovoltaic Installers$71,630$34.442801.24
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$136,450$65.602701.60
School Psychologists$130,520$62.752600.55
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$119,860Not published2601.19
Psychiatric Technicians$55,550$26.712600.23
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$126,670$60.902600.93
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$121,850$58.582601.01
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$98,760$47.482600.26
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$42,750$20.552600.25
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$63,510$30.542600.26
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$99,300$47.742500.60
Psychiatrists$353,500$169.952501.23
Postal Service Clerks$62,610$30.102500.46
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49,330$23.712500.65
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$60,390$29.032500.65
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56,910$27.362500.56
Advertising and Promotions Managers$180,500$86.782401.51
Mechanical Drafters$97,450$46.852400.83
Film and Video EditorsNot publishedNot published2401.30
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$78,580$37.782401.64
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$126,380Not published2300.62
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$97,590$46.922200.48
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$176,950$85.072200.70
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$46,430$22.322200.50
Sewing Machine Operators$47,220$22.702200.29
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$123,920Not published2100.60
Media and Communication Workers, All OtherNot publishedNot published2101.47
Photographers$52,470$25.222100.56
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$171,740$82.572100.29
Cargo and Freight Agents$59,610$28.662100.29
Fence Erectors$58,250$28.002101.19
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,130$26.992100.19
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$123,170$59.222101.04
Medical Transcriptionists$57,420$27.612000.66
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$56,840$27.332002.05
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$61,200$29.422000.87
Commercial Pilots$159,420Not published2000.58
Lodging Managers$94,460$45.421900.62
Financial Examiners$123,750$59.501900.38
Biochemists and Biophysicists$124,050$59.641900.77
Microbiologists$123,910$59.571901.35
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$59,010$28.371901.18
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$96,550Not published1901.30
Chiropractors$95,990$46.151900.67
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$139,570$67.101900.89
Private Detectives and Investigators$64,060$30.801900.72
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$58,890$28.311900.57
Dental Laboratory Technicians$60,510$29.091900.75
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$47,450$22.811900.61
Environmental Engineers$125,550$60.361800.64
Materials Scientists$231,920$111.501802.95
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$75,930$36.511800.47
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,860$25.891800.26
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$48,230$23.191800.53
Surveyors$117,160$56.331700.46
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$136,120$65.441701.00
Social Workers, All Other$93,340$44.881700.37
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$143,050$68.771601.03
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$105,250$50.601601.80
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$68,900$33.121600.64
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$131,080Not published1601.07
Designers, All Other$129,110$62.071602.33
Musicians and SingersNot published$49.451600.60
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$76,450$36.761600.57
Occupational Therapy Assistants$95,370$45.851600.42
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$115,460$55.511600.45
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$71,530$34.391600.37
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$101,840$48.961501.23
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$64,550$31.041501.68
Aircraft Service Attendants$50,140$24.101500.66
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$76,560$36.811400.34
Forensic Science Technicians$137,280$66.001401.01
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$150,400Not published1400.24
Sound Engineering TechniciansNot publishedNot published1401.50
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$57,680$27.731400.75
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$91,750$44.111300.56
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$129,180$62.111301.89
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$94,710$45.531300.38
Radiation Therapists$206,350$99.211301.02
Concierges$45,040$21.651300.37
Telemarketers$43,740$21.031300.30
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$45,140$21.701300.53
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,920$24.481303.69
Etchers and Engravers$56,470$27.151302.32
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$60,130$28.911300.55
Credit Counselors$80,680$38.791200.57
Actuaries$131,040$63.001200.59
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$92,060$44.261200.44
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$118,950Not published1201.00
Athletic Trainers$89,630Not published1200.54
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$63,160$30.371200.64
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$77,070$37.051200.57
Passenger Attendants$43,580$20.951200.62
EpidemiologistsNot publishedNot published1101.20
Psychologists, All Other$175,160$84.211100.82
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$96,250Not published1100.14
Archivists$97,550$46.901101.85
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$44,200Not published1100.96
Music Directors and ComposersNot publishedNot published1101.23
Paramedics$84,480$40.611100.15
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$92,410$44.431100.70
Home Appliance Repairers$61,590$29.611100.47
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$44,440$21.361100.56
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$149,960Not published1000.82
History Teachers, Postsecondary$127,780Not published1000.72
Broadcast TechniciansNot publishedNot published1000.68
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$198,950$95.651000.79
Psychiatric Aides$58,550$28.151000.38
Word Processors and Typists$64,280$30.901000.39
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$52,070$25.041001.00
Helpers--Roofers$58,090$27.931002.37
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$102,720$49.391001.48
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$51,680$24.851001.34
Transportation InspectorsNot publishedNot published1000.58
Anthropologists and Archeologists$76,010$36.55901.43
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$164,050Not published901.09
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherNot published$20.90900.78
Carpet Installers$48,830$23.48900.92
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$62,980$30.28900.43
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$116,810$56.16901.82
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$55,360$26.61900.61
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$74,320$35.73900.81
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,260$24.16900.47
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$47,360$22.77900.81
Drafters, All Other$90,850$43.68800.71
Genetic Counselors$165,920$79.77802.91
Animal Trainers$54,810$26.35800.61
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$47,450$22.81800.67
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$46,140$22.18800.41
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$56,570$27.20800.30
Prepress Technicians and Workers$66,670$32.05800.46
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$48,740$23.44800.33
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$59,020$28.38800.80
Landscape Architects$119,910$57.65700.49
Soil and Plant Scientists$116,660$56.09700.57
Conservation Scientists$110,200$52.98700.39
Food Science Technicians$59,580$28.65700.69
Lighting Technicians$70,970$34.12701.02
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and FilmNot publishedNot published700.43
Audiologists$133,910$64.38700.71
Parking Enforcement Workers$70,590$33.94701.07
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$49,530$23.81700.54
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$47,430$22.80700.34
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$68,780$33.07700.36
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$48,950$23.54700.44
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$173,920$83.62700.43
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$120,930$58.14700.44
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$53,930$25.93700.57
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$52,830$25.40700.69
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$64,740$31.13700.45
Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsNot publishedNot published600.54
Life Scientists, All Other$125,430$60.30601.12
Religious Workers, All Other$49,830$23.96600.49
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$120,570Not published600.71
Recreational Therapists$101,670$48.88600.58
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$700,850$336.95600.92
Motorcycle Mechanics$57,040$27.42600.65
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$50,720$24.39600.21
Emergency Management Directors$173,540$83.43500.49
Food Scientists and Technologists$110,810$53.27500.55
Forest and Conservation Technicians$57,160$27.48500.21
Fashion DesignersNot publishedNot published500.31
Set and Exhibit DesignersNot publishedNot published500.59
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysNot publishedNot published500.33
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$143,170$68.83500.54
Podiatrists$201,360$96.81500.70
Orthotists and Prosthetists$108,110$51.98500.67
Bicycle Repairers$49,450$23.77500.58
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$59,400$28.56500.45
Upholsterers$57,560$27.68500.34
Power Plant Operators$98,950$47.57500.22
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$73,020$35.11500.70
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$343,140Not published500.07
Airfield Operations Specialists$86,880$41.77500.47
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$129,940$62.47400.31
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$105,430Not published401.00
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$129,270Not published400.44
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$96,280$46.29400.15
Museum Technicians and Conservators$62,290$29.95400.42
ActorsNot publishedNot published400.11
Exercise Physiologists$63,960$30.75400.69
Hearing Aid Specialists$86,090$41.39400.49
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$159,220$76.55400.44
Gambling Service Workers, All Other$44,160$21.23400.39
Costume Attendants$69,930$33.62400.76
Gambling Cage Workers$55,260$26.57400.39
Avionics Technicians$94,400$45.39400.28
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,790$22.50400.47
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$40,650$19.54400.15
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$48,470$23.30400.68
Funeral Home Managers$96,480$46.39300.33
Hydrologists$142,640$68.58300.72
Physicians, Pathologists$248,420$119.43300.40
Animal Control Workers$74,260$35.70300.38
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$82,560$39.69300.12
Plant and System Operators, All Other$85,590$41.15300.32
Acupuncturists$101,390$48.75Not publishedNot published
Cooks, All Other$44,740$21.51Not publishedNot published
General Internal Medicine Physicians$347,870$167.25Not publishedNot published
Insurance Underwriters$95,830$46.07Not publishedNot published
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$263,990$126.92Not publishedNot published
Personal Service Managers, All Other$86,250$41.47Not publishedNot published
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$56,550$27.19Not publishedNot published
Property Appraisers and Assessors$81,760$39.31Not publishedNot published
Real Estate Sales Agents$96,170$46.24Not publishedNot published
Survey Researchers$109,350$52.57Not publishedNot published
Therapists, All Other$79,040$38.00Not 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.