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National OEWS median $45,930 , national employment 961,610 (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | OEWS emp. | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $69,350 | $56,440 to $80,300 | 6,340 | 110.4 |
| San Francisco | $61,330 | $51,510 to $77,480 | 13,660 | 115.6 |
| Seattle | $60,350 | $51,130 to $64,370 | 6,420 | 111.1 |
| Sacramento | $57,730 | $46,490 to $64,060 | 7,710 | 106.7 |
| Portland | $54,560 | $48,270 to $60,350 | 8,290 | 105.4 |
BLS OEWS May 2025. RPP is BEA all-items (2024), US = 100.