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Salary Guides by Profession

Explore median salaries, state-by-state pay breakdowns, and take-home pay after taxes for 200+ professions. Data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics.

Technology

Software DeveloperMedian: $130k/yrData ScientistMedian: $113k/yrIT ManagerMedian: $170k/yrWeb DeveloperMedian: $93k/yrCybersecurity AnalystMedian: $120k/yr

Healthcare

Registered NurseMedian: $86k/yrPhysicianMedian: $229k/yrDentistMedian: $176k/yrPharmacistMedian: $136k/yrPhysical TherapistMedian: $100k/yrMedical AssistantMedian: $42k/yr

Finance

Financial AnalystMedian: $100k/yrAccountantMedian: $80k/yrFinancial AdvisorMedian: $100k/yrBank TellerMedian: $38k/yrActuaryMedian: $120k/yr

Education

High School TeacherMedian: $63k/yrProfessorMedian: $84k/yrSchool AdministratorMedian: $103k/yrTutorMedian: $37k/yr

Legal

LawyerMedian: $146k/yrParalegalMedian: $59k/yrLegal SecretaryMedian: $52k/yr

Trades

ElectricianMedian: $62k/yrPlumberMedian: $62k/yrHVAC TechnicianMedian: $57k/yrCarpenterMedian: $56k/yrWelderMedian: $48k/yr

Business

Marketing ManagerMedian: $158k/yrHR ManagerMedian: $136k/yrSales RepresentativeMedian: $63k/yrProject ManagerMedian: $99k/yrChief Executive OfficerMedian: $210k/yr

Service

Restaurant ManagerMedian: $61k/yrChefMedian: $59k/yrRetail ManagerMedian: $48k/yrReal Estate AgentMedian: $54k/yr

Creative

Graphic DesignerMedian: $60k/yrWriterMedian: $74k/yrPhotographerMedian: $43k/yrUX DesignerMedian: $99k/yr

Government & Military

Police OfficerMedian: $72k/yrFirefighterMedian: $61k/yrMilitary EnlistedMedian: $41k/yrFederal Government EmployeeMedian: $97k/yr

Gig & Freelance

Rideshare DriverMedian: $35k/yrFreelance WriterMedian: $45k/yrDelivery DriverMedian: $36k/yrIndependent ConsultantMedian: $95k/yr