US Salaries by Job (2026)
Official BLS pay data for 120 occupations. Every job links to a state-by-state breakdown with median pay, percentiles, and estimated take-home after taxes.
Arts & Media
Business & Finance
Accountant $86,427 Claims Adjuster $78,506 Compliance Officer $82,024 Financial Analyst $104,114 HR Specialist $74,452 Management Consultant $102,741 Marketing Specialist $80,910 Project Management Specialist $104,968 Purchasing Agent $77,835 Training Specialist $69,767
Cleaning & Grounds
Construction
Carpenter $62,569 Construction Laborer $49,118 Construction Supervisor $83,010 Electrician $68,765 Heavy Equipment Operator $62,965 Plumber $68,972
Education
Elementary School Teacher $72,224 High School Teacher $74,587 Middle School Teacher $71,125 Preschool Teacher $39,902 Self-Enrichment Teacher $46,777 Substitute Teacher $43,923 Teaching Assistant $36,726
Engineering
Food Service
Bartender $34,112 Busser $31,472 Cook $38,320 Dishwasher $33,366 Fast Food Worker $31,499 Food Prep Worker $34,010 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) $34,535 Food Service Supervisor $42,333 Restaurant Host $30,881 Waiter / Waitress $33,973
Healthcare
Clinical Lab Technician $64,788 Licensed Practical Nurse $66,500 Nurse Practitioner $135,791 Pharmacist $143,112 Pharmacy Technician $45,195 Registered Nurse $98,331
Healthcare Support
Dental Assistant $48,867 Home Health Aide $34,745 Medical Assistant $44,846 Nursing Assistant $41,878
Legal
Management
Construction Manager $115,089 Financial Manager $166,749 Healthcare Administrator $123,010 IT Manager $182,802 Marketing Manager $163,773 Operations Manager $108,749 Property Manager $70,488 Sales Manager $146,653 School Principal $114,720
Office & Admin
Administrative Assistant $47,782 Bank Teller $41,401 Billing Clerk $49,253 Bookkeeper $51,589 Customer Service Rep $43,642 Executive Secretary $75,498 Inventory Clerk $44,763 Mail Carrier $60,527 Medical Secretary $45,548 Office Clerk $44,318 Office Manager $68,856 Receptionist $38,537 Shipping & Receiving Clerk $58,606
Personal Care
Childcare Worker $33,536 Hairstylist $35,652 Personal Trainer $47,410 Recreation Attendant $31,174 Recreation Worker $35,752
Production
Assembler $44,081 Machinist $58,026 Packaging Machine Operator $42,674 Production Supervisor $73,429 Quality Inspector $49,360 Welder $53,934
Protective Services
Repair & Maintenance
Auto Mechanic $52,255 Diesel Mechanic $63,064 HVAC Technician $62,937 Industrial Machinery Mechanic $66,122 Maintenance Supervisor $81,369 Maintenance Worker $51,241
Sales
Cashier $31,975 Financial Advisor $84,999 Insurance Sales Agent $64,004 Rental Clerk $41,477 Retail Sales Associate $34,043 Retail Supervisor $49,563 Sales Representative $69,874
Social Services
School Counselor $67,290 Social Services Assistant $45,592 Social Worker $60,257 Substance Abuse Counselor $59,139
Tech & IT
Computer Systems Analyst $110,065 IT Support Specialist $63,464 Network Administrator $98,482 Software Developer $142,991