Salary
What does each career pay?
Official median pay from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, plus links to full ranges and your state.
MedianHalf of workers earn more, half earn less. The best single number for "typical pay."
Lowest 10%Roughly what new graduates and entry-level workers start near.
Highest 10%Experienced, specialized, or supervisory roles, often in high-cost areas.
Your statePay can differ by tens of thousands of dollars between states. Always check yours.
Median pay figures are national estimates from the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook (May 2025) and are updated each year. Some careers don't have their own BLS category; for those, the link goes to the closest match and is labeled that way.