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National OEWS median $59,280 , national employment 345,990 (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | OEWS emp. | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $152,100 | $93,800 to $166,770 | 1,330 | 110.4 |
| San Francisco | $113,700 | $96,420 to $125,390 | 3,450 | 115.6 |
| New York | $106,420 | $74,880 to $106,430 | 14,960 | 112.6 |
| Seattle | $101,090 | $91,210 to $119,770 | 3,760 | 111.1 |
| Los Angeles | $98,050 | $77,720 to $127,660 | 7,200 | 113.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025. RPP is BEA all-items (2024), US = 100.