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National OEWS median $63,970 , national employment 1,388,390 (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | OEWS emp. | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | $103,390 | $78,450 to $115,540 | 10,480 | 106.7 |
| Seattle | $102,920 | $81,390 to $126,640 | 14,560 | 111.1 |
| San Jose | $102,860 | $83,030 to $121,840 | 7,810 | 110.4 |
| Los Angeles | $101,860 | $77,000 to $123,800 | 44,790 | 113.6 |
| San Francisco | $101,860 | $78,460 to $122,120 | 17,860 | 115.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025. RPP is BEA all-items (2024), US = 100.