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National OEWS median $64,330 , national employment 353,310 (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | OEWS emp. | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | $101,280 | $73,620 to $125,580 | 1,210 | 102.2 |
| Sacramento | $100,930 | $73,840 to $130,070 | 2,730 | 106.7 |
| Riverside | $96,780 | $69,140 to $130,570 | 3,800 | 106.4 |
| San Jose | $95,390 | $74,950 to $121,890 | 2,440 | 110.4 |
| San Francisco | $94,600 | $69,930 to $122,020 | 5,270 | 115.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025. RPP is BEA all-items (2024), US = 100.