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National median $58,640 , about 2,062,040 jobs nationwide (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Local pay range | Local jobs in field | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $71,240 | $61,570 to $78,600 | 21,230 | 111.1 |
| San Jose | $70,730 | $57,880 to $80,120 | 5,360 | 110.4 |
| San Francisco | $66,450 | $57,320 to $77,910 | 16,450 | 115.6 |
| New York | $65,040 | $59,290 to $77,100 | 65,100 | 112.6 |
| Minneapolis | $64,200 | $58,440 to $75,280 | 20,430 | 104.8 |
Local salary guide May 2025. Cost of living index (2024), US average = 100. We only list metros with a published median. Missing cells are not imputed.