What jobs really pay
Official pay figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for common jobs, nationally and in major cities. Use them to tell whether an offer is fair. How to read these numbers.
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By job
Registered Nurse
US median $97,550/year · 30 cities
Software Developer
US median $135,980/year · 30 cities
Medical Assistant
US median $45,690/year · 30 cities
Elementary School Teacher
US median $63,970/year · 30 cities
Accountant
US median $83,680/year · 30 cities
Customer Service Representative
US median $44,770/year · 30 cities
Truck Driver
US median $58,640/year · 30 cities
Electrician
US median $63,190/year · 30 cities
Marketing Specialist
US median $78,760/year · 30 cities
Administrative Assistant
US median $47,540/year · 29 cities
Project Manager
US median $102,320/year · 30 cities
Pharmacy Technician
US median $45,750/year · 30 cities
Web Developer
US median $92,650/year · 29 cities
Information Security Analyst
US median $129,180/year · 28 cities
IT Support Specialist
US median $61,860/year · 30 cities
Licensed Practical Nurse
US median $64,400/year · 30 cities
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
US median $42,260/year · 30 cities
Dental Hygienist
US median $98,100/year · 30 cities
Physical Therapist
US median $102,760/year · 30 cities
Pharmacist
US median $140,910/year · 30 cities
Paralegal
US median $62,890/year · 30 cities
Graphic Designer
US median $62,960/year · 29 cities
Financial Analyst
US median $102,740/year · 30 cities
Human Resources Specialist
US median $75,940/year · 30 cities
Receptionist
US median $38,010/year · 30 cities
Bookkeeper
US median $50,670/year · 30 cities
Warehouse Worker
US median $40,240/year · 30 cities
Plumber
US median $63,800/year · 30 cities
HVAC Technician
US median $61,010/year · 30 cities
High School Teacher
US median $72,040/year · 30 cities
By city
New York, NY
30 jobs
Los Angeles, CA
30 jobs
Chicago, IL
30 jobs
Dallas, TX
30 jobs
Houston, TX
30 jobs
Washington, DC
30 jobs
Philadelphia, PA
30 jobs
Miami, FL
29 jobs
Atlanta, GA
30 jobs
Boston, MA
30 jobs
Phoenix, AZ
30 jobs
San Francisco, CA
30 jobs
San Jose, CA
30 jobs
Seattle, WA
30 jobs
Detroit, MI
30 jobs
Minneapolis, MN
30 jobs
San Diego, CA
29 jobs
Tampa, FL
29 jobs
Denver, CO
30 jobs
Baltimore, MD
30 jobs
St. Louis, MO
30 jobs
Orlando, FL
30 jobs
Charlotte, NC
30 jobs
San Antonio, TX
30 jobs
Portland, OR
29 jobs
Sacramento, CA
30 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
30 jobs
Austin, TX
30 jobs
Las Vegas, NV
30 jobs
Nashville, TN
29 jobs