Bureau of Labor Statistics Data · 1,287 Salary Records · Updated Apr 2026
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SalaryTruth uses BLS occupational wage data to show real salary distributions — 10th to 90th percentile — for every major role and city, adjusted for cost of living. No self-reported surveys. Just verified payroll data.
$110,262
Average Median Salary · 53 Roles
53
Roles Tracked
25
Metro Areas
1,287
Data Points
P10–P90
Full Distribution
Browse Salaries by Role
53 occupations ranked by national median salary. Each role has percentile breakdowns across 25 cities.
1
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Healthcare$235,930median·up to $235,930·1 cities
2
Computer and Information Systems Manager
Technology$179,525median·up to $221,810·24 cities
3
Financial Manager
Finance$168,794median·up to $218,920·25 cities
4
Marketing Manager
Management$163,473median·up to $228,580·25 cities
5
Lawyer
Legal$156,799median·up to $215,090·24 cities
6
Sales Manager
Management$150,969median·up to $211,670·25 cities
7
Human Resources Manager
Management$150,397median·up to $206,420·24 cities
8
Pharmacist
Healthcare$147,492median·up to $196,250·25 cities
9
Nurse Practitioner
Healthcare$142,700median·up to $225,730·25 cities
10
Software Developer
Technology$142,414median·up to $208,270·25 cities
11
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Technology$141,648median·up to $232,120·24 cities
12
Physician Assistant
Healthcare$141,148median·up to $215,600·25 cities
13
Computer Network Architect
Technology$137,386median·up to $174,120·25 cities
14
Medical and Health Services Manager
Healthcare$129,641median·up to $168,750·25 cities
15
Information Security Analyst
Technology$127,879median·up to $175,520·25 cities
16
Data Scientist
Technology$123,258median·up to $173,160·25 cities
17
Engineers (Other)
Engineering$121,258median·up to $162,610·25 cities
18
Electrical Engineer
Engineering$121,110median·up to $186,920·25 cities
19
General and Operations Manager
Management$118,649median·up to $162,480·24 cities
20
Computer Occupations (Other)
Technology$114,858median·up to $168,070·25 cities
21
Computer Systems Analyst
Technology$114,080median·up to $160,800·25 cities
22
Software Quality Assurance Tester
Technology$110,739median·up to $165,700·24 cities
23
Mechanical Engineer
Engineering$110,710median·up to $147,730·25 cities
24
Industrial Engineer
Engineering$109,313median·up to $136,290·25 cities
25
Registered Nurse
Healthcare$108,121median·up to $208,940·25 cities
26
Management Analyst
Management$106,785median·up to $141,150·24 cities
27
Personal Financial Advisor
Finance$106,753median·up to $168,350·24 cities
28
Physical Therapist
Healthcare$106,002median·up to $137,250·25 cities
29
Financial Analyst
Finance$102,986median·up to $134,470·25 cities
30
Network Architect
Technology$102,848median·up to $128,620·25 cities
31
Web Developer
Technology$102,793median·up to $178,100·24 cities
32
Dental Hygienist
Healthcare$101,727median·up to $135,010·24 cities
33
Speech-Language Pathologist
Healthcare$101,561median·up to $135,860·25 cities
34
Civil Engineer
Engineering$101,035median·up to $129,260·24 cities
35
Business Professor (Postsecondary)
Education$100,342median·up to $140,010·25 cities
36
Architect
Engineering$97,963median·up to $134,200·25 cities
37
Financial Examiner
Finance$95,134median·up to $139,790·25 cities
38
Accountant
Finance$88,541median·up to $121,630·25 cities
39
Market Research Analyst
Management$83,893median·up to $139,140·25 cities
40
Computer Network Support Specialist
Technology$78,015median·up to $98,670·25 cities
41
Secondary School Teacher
Education$77,578median·up to $103,640·25 cities
42
Loan Officer
Finance$77,238median·up to $102,540·25 cities
43
Writer/Author
Creative$75,395median·up to $107,810·23 cities
44
Public Relations Specialist
Creative$74,078median·up to $101,200·25 cities
45
Elementary School Teacher
Education$73,584median·up to $100,580·25 cities
46
Electrician
Trades$73,317median·up to $102,070·25 cities
47
Plumber
Trades$70,862median·up to $100,110·25 cities
48
Paralegal
Legal$68,717median·up to $97,740·25 cities
49
Graphic Designer
Creative$66,852median·up to $98,530·24 cities
50
Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Healthcare$65,767median·up to $81,900·25 cities
51
Carpenter
Trades$62,464median·up to $80,950·25 cities
52
Automotive Technician
Trades$56,837median·up to $77,260·25 cities
53
Welder
Trades$56,534median·up to $67,560·25 cities
Browse by City
25 metro areas with cost-of-living adjustments. Find where your paycheck goes furthest.
San Jose, CA
49 roles
$143,453
COL 195.8 · High COL
San Francisco, CA
51 roles
$139,878
COL 179.6 · High COL
Seattle, WA
52 roles
$124,736
COL 149.4 · High COL
New York, NY
51 roles
$124,453
COL 187.2 · High COL
Washington, DC
52 roles
$118,557
COL 152.8 · High COL
Boston, MA
52 roles
$116,591
COL 152.1 · High COL
Los Angeles, CA
53 roles
$115,843
COL 166 · High COL
San Diego, CA
50 roles
$115,177
COL 160.2 · High COL
Portland, OR
52 roles
$111,362
COL 130.1 · High COL
Denver, CO
51 roles
$108,550
COL 112.8 · High COL
Minneapolis, MN
52 roles
$105,415
COL 106.2 · Avg COL
Chicago, IL
52 roles
$103,440
COL 107.3 · Avg COL
Philadelphia, PA
52 roles
$102,739
COL 118.4 · High COL
Atlanta, GA
51 roles
$101,732
COL 99.2 · Avg COL
Austin, TX
52 roles
$100,394
COL 103 · Avg COL
Dallas, TX
51 roles
$99,573
COL 104.1 · Avg COL
Charlotte, NC
51 roles
$99,004
COL 96.7 · Avg COL
Houston, TX
52 roles
$98,122
COL 96.5 · Avg COL
Salt Lake City, UT
51 roles
$97,336
COL 101.4 · Avg COL
Raleigh, NC
52 roles
$97,308
COL 99.8 · Avg COL
Phoenix, AZ
52 roles
$97,038
COL 100.7 · Avg COL
Detroit, MI
52 roles
$96,947
COL 95.1 · Avg COL
Miami, FL
52 roles
$95,448
COL 123.1 · High COL
Nashville, TN
50 roles
$93,454
COL 100.3 · Avg COL
Tampa, FL
52 roles
$92,351
COL 99.6 · Avg COL
Salary Rankings
Which cities pay the most for your role? Which jobs pay the most in your city?
Healthcare
Highest Paying Cities for Obstetrician/Gynecologist
View ranking →TechnologyHighest Paying Cities for Computer and Information Systems Manager
View ranking →FinanceHighest Paying Cities for Financial Manager
View ranking →ManagementHighest Paying Cities for Marketing Manager
View ranking →LegalHighest Paying Cities for Lawyer
View ranking →ManagementHighest Paying Cities for Sales Manager
View ranking →Head to Head
Salary Comparisons
Side-by-side salary data for common career decisions. Which role pays more in your city?
Software DeveloperVSData Scientist
Compare salaries →Registered NurseVSNurse Practitioner
Compare salaries →Software DeveloperVSInformation Security Analyst
Compare salaries →AccountantVSFinancial Analyst
Compare salaries →Civil EngineerVSMechanical Engineer
Compare salaries →LawyerVSParalegal
Compare salaries →Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys over 1.1 million establishments annually. This is the same data used by the federal government for labor market analysis.
What do the percentiles mean?
The 50th percentile (median) means half of workers earn more and half earn less. The 10th percentile represents entry-level pay, while the 90th percentile represents top earners. Your position depends on experience, skills, company size, and negotiation.
How is cost-of-living adjustment calculated?
We use the MERIC Cost of Living Index where the national average is 100. A city with an index of 150 means living costs are 50% above the national average. We adjust salaries to show their equivalent purchasing power.