Salaries by job and state
What common jobs pay in each state, from BLS OEWS data for May 2025.
Salaries by state
Salaries by job
| Occupation | U.S. median | U.S. average |
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| Registered Nurses | $97,550 | $101,420 |
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| Software Developers | $135,980 | $148,100 |
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| Accountants and Auditors | $83,680 | $94,750 |
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| Retail Salespersons | $35,410 | $37,310 |
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| Cashiers | $32,880 | $33,180 |
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| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,640 | $59,710 |
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| Elementary School Teachers | $63,970 | $72,650 |
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| Electricians | $63,190 | $71,490 |
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| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,800 | $72,170 |
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| HVAC Mechanics and Installers | $61,010 | $64,780 |
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| Nursing Assistants | $42,260 | $42,700 |
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| Nurse Practitioners | $132,300 | $137,300 |
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| Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurses | $64,400 | $67,050 |
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| Pharmacists | $140,910 | $140,920 |
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| Dental Hygienists | $98,100 | $98,990 |
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| Medical Assistants | $45,690 | $46,120 |
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| General and Operations Managers | $105,770 | $134,940 |
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| Financial Managers | $166,570 | $186,910 |
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| Marketing Managers | $166,790 | $177,770 |
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| Human Resources Specialists | $75,940 | $81,990 |
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| Human Resources Managers | $149,280 | $164,230 |
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| Management Analysts | $101,860 | $113,790 |
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| Financial and Investment Analysts | $102,740 | $116,800 |
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| Computer Systems Analysts | $105,850 | $114,610 |
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| Information Security Analysts | $129,180 | $132,510 |
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| Data Scientists | $120,230 | $126,800 |
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| Civil Engineers | $100,840 | $108,670 |
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| Mechanical Engineers | $104,110 | $113,610 |
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| Lawyers | $159,670 | $185,840 |
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| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $62,890 | $69,700 |
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| Administrative Assistants | $47,540 | $49,350 |
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| Customer Service Representatives | $44,770 | $46,590 |
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| Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks | $50,670 | $53,560 |
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| Restaurant Cooks | $37,390 | $38,730 |
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| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,230 | $40,060 |
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| Laborers and Material Movers | $40,240 | $42,260 |
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| Carpenters | $60,580 | $65,630 |
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| Automotive Technicians and Mechanics | $50,620 | $56,420 |
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| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $76,210 | $79,200 |
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