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National OEWS median $74,750 , national employment 283,380 (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | OEWS emp. | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $117,620 | $80,010 to $169,140 | 2,200 | 110.4 |
| San Francisco | $102,520 | $75,750 to $147,230 | 6,290 | 115.6 |
| Washington | $101,680 | $77,120 to $144,170 | 22,810 | 108.9 |
| Seattle | $96,000 | $78,620 to $122,780 | 3,980 | 111.1 |
| Sacramento | $89,640 | $72,910 to $111,320 | 2,620 | 106.7 |
BLS OEWS May 2025. RPP is BEA all-items (2024), US = 100.