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National OEWS median $159,670 , national employment 754,500 (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | OEWS emp. | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $301,320 | $176,840 to $375,400 | 6,040 | 110.4 |
| San Francisco | $212,500 | $137,380 to $320,510 | 18,470 | 115.6 |
| New York | $208,880 | $131,240 to $324,310 | 94,610 | 112.6 |
| Washington | $195,190 | $161,470 to $309,140 | 46,840 | 108.9 |
| Los Angeles | $194,410 | $128,630 to $271,790 | 41,580 | 113.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025. RPP is BEA all-items (2024), US = 100.