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National OEWS median $45,750 , national employment 471,680 (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | OEWS emp. | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $75,490 | $56,310 to $88,820 | 1,780 | 110.4 |
| Seattle | $61,320 | $52,650 to $73,010 | 4,630 | 111.1 |
| San Francisco | $60,550 | $51,030 to $81,440 | 4,040 | 115.6 |
| Portland | $58,590 | $48,680 to $63,720 | 2,460 | 105.4 |
| Sacramento | $58,470 | $48,280 to $77,340 | 2,820 | 106.7 |
BLS OEWS May 2025. RPP is BEA all-items (2024), US = 100.