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National OEWS median $50,340 , national employment 202,810 (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | OEWS emp. | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $60,780 | $52,910 to $76,380 | 720 | 110.4 |
| Minneapolis | $59,560 | $48,810 to $73,270 | 1,770 | 104.8 |
| Seattle | $59,340 | $51,900 to $75,510 | 2,950 | 111.1 |
| Portland | $58,670 | $48,950 to $68,340 | 2,080 | 105.4 |
| San Francisco | $58,610 | $49,250 to $71,620 | 3,010 | 115.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025. RPP is BEA all-items (2024), US = 100.