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National OEWS median $122,930 , national employment 154,070 (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | OEWS emp. | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $169,650 | $126,480 to $211,490 | 4,970 | 110.4 |
| Albuquerque | $163,630 | $124,070 to $180,240 | 1,110 | 95.5 |
| San Francisco | $159,800 | $118,900 to $209,630 | 4,850 | 115.6 |
| Washington | $151,340 | $101,990 to $185,220 | 9,230 | 108.9 |
| Dayton | $142,080 | $115,480 to $169,310 | 1,650 | 92.7 |
BLS OEWS May 2025. RPP is BEA all-items (2024), US = 100.