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National OEWS median $102,440 , national employment 365,740 (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | OEWS emp. | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $136,950 | $114,280 to $171,880 | 4,800 | 110.4 |
| Albuquerque | $132,290 | $96,810 to $164,580 | 820 | 95.5 |
| San Francisco | $132,230 | $107,470 to $164,610 | 5,470 | 115.6 |
| Seattle | $131,210 | $105,810 to $164,870 | 4,590 | 111.1 |
| Portland | $129,890 | $102,220 to $165,780 | 5,230 | 105.4 |
BLS OEWS May 2025. RPP is BEA all-items (2024), US = 100.