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National OEWS median $104,300 , national employment 186,740 (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | OEWS emp. | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $166,530 | $123,680 to $184,230 | 6,480 | 110.4 |
| San Francisco | $134,630 | $97,320 to $168,050 | 5,880 | 115.6 |
| New York | $130,540 | $99,990 to $159,140 | 11,460 | 112.6 |
| Baltimore | $129,880 | $102,070 to $160,700 | 2,670 | 104.5 |
| Seattle | $129,690 | $98,410 to $168,210 | 6,650 | 111.1 |
BLS OEWS May 2025. RPP is BEA all-items (2024), US = 100.