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National OEWS median $49,400 , national employment 225,190 (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | OEWS emp. | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu | $66,160 | $59,170 to $85,280 | 1,390 | 111 |
| San Francisco | $63,600 | $56,430 to $78,370 | 5,310 | 115.6 |
| San Jose | $61,970 | $56,780 to $78,330 | 2,410 | 110.4 |
| Chicago | $61,740 | $48,970 to $95,850 | 5,480 | 103.6 |
| New York | $61,420 | $50,880 to $83,060 | 11,930 | 112.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025. RPP is BEA all-items (2024), US = 100.