2026 Salary Data
Salary Guide
How much do different jobs pay? Explore salary data by job title with pay ranges, top states, and growth outlook.
Finance
Accountant
$78,000
Entry: $55,000 — Senior: $110,000
Finance
Fast Growth
Actuary
$113,990
Entry: $72,000 — Senior: $165,000
Engineering
Aerospace Engineer
$126,880
Entry: $82,000 — Senior: $170,000
Healthcare
Anesthesiologist
$302,970
Entry: $280,000 — Senior: $400,000
Engineering
Architect
$82,840
Entry: $52,000 — Senior: $120,000
Engineering
Biomedical Engineer
$99,990
Entry: $65,000 — Senior: $140,000
Skilled Trades
Carpenter
$49,520
Entry: $34,000 — Senior: $70,000
Hospitality
Chef
$56,520
Entry: $35,000 — Senior: $85,000
Engineering
Chemical Engineer
$106,260
Entry: $72,000 — Senior: $145,000
Science
Chemist
$80,680
Entry: $48,000 — Senior: $120,000
Engineering
Civil Engineer
$89,940
Entry: $62,000 — Senior: $120,000
Management
Construction Manager
$101,480
Entry: $62,000 — Senior: $145,000
Creative
Content Writer
$69,510
Entry: $42,000 — Senior: $100,000
Technology
Fast Growth
Cybersecurity Analyst
$112,000
Entry: $72,000 — Senior: $155,000
Technology
Fast Growth
Data Engineer
$118,000
Entry: $80,000 — Senior: $165,000
Technology
Fast Growth
Data Scientist
$103,500
Entry: $75,000 — Senior: $160,000
Technology
Database Administrator
$101,000
Entry: $60,000 — Senior: $140,000
Healthcare
Dental Assistant
$40,080
Entry: $31,000 — Senior: $50,000
Healthcare
Dental Hygienist
$81,400
Entry: $62,000 — Senior: $100,000
Healthcare
Dentist
$159,530
Entry: $100,000 — Senior: $200,000
Technology
Fast Growth
DevOps Engineer
$125,000
Entry: $85,000 — Senior: $170,000
Engineering
Electrical Engineer
$104,610
Entry: $70,000 — Senior: $145,000
Skilled Trades
Electrician
$60,240
Entry: $40,000 — Senior: $85,000
Science
Environmental Scientist
$76,480
Entry: $48,000 — Senior: $110,000
Administrative
Executive Assistant
$65,980
Entry: $42,000 — Senior: $90,000
Finance
Financial Analyst
$95,080
Entry: $60,000 — Senior: $140,000
Public Safety
Firefighter
$51,680
Entry: $32,000 — Senior: $80,000
Creative
Graphic Designer
$57,990
Entry: $40,000 — Senior: $85,000
Human Resources
Human Resources Manager
$130,000
Entry: $70,000 — Senior: $155,000
Skilled Trades
HVAC Technician
$51,390
Entry: $34,000 — Senior: $72,000
Engineering
Industrial Engineer
$95,300
Entry: $65,000 — Senior: $130,000
Finance
Insurance Agent
$57,860
Entry: $32,000 — Senior: $95,000
Legal
Lawyer
$135,740
Entry: $70,000 — Senior: $190,000
Management
Management Consultant
$99,410
Entry: $65,000 — Senior: $155,000
Marketing
Marketing Manager
$140,040
Entry: $65,000 — Senior: $165,000
Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
$95,300
Entry: $68,000 — Senior: $130,000
Healthcare
Fast Growth
Medical Assistant
$38,270
Entry: $30,000 — Senior: $48,000
Healthcare
Fast Growth
Nurse Practitioner
$120,680
Entry: $95,000 — Senior: $150,000
Healthcare
Fast Growth
Occupational Therapist
$93,180
Entry: $68,000 — Senior: $115,000
Legal
Paralegal
$59,200
Entry: $42,000 — Senior: $80,000
Healthcare
Fast Growth
Personal Trainer
$45,380
Entry: $28,000 — Senior: $70,000
Healthcare
Pharmacist
$128,570
Entry: $110,000 — Senior: $155,000
Healthcare
Pharmacy Technician
$37,790
Entry: $30,000 — Senior: $48,000
Creative
Photographer
$40,070
Entry: $25,000 — Senior: $65,000
Healthcare
Fast Growth
Physical Therapist
$95,620
Entry: $70,000 — Senior: $120,000
Healthcare
Fast Growth
Physician Assistant
$126,010
Entry: $90,000 — Senior: $155,000
Transportation
Pilot
$148,900
Entry: $70,000 — Senior: $200,000
Skilled Trades
Plumber
$59,880
Entry: $38,000 — Senior: $85,000
Public Safety
Police Officer
$65,790
Entry: $42,000 — Senior: $95,000
Technology
Product Manager
$135,000
Entry: $85,000 — Senior: $180,000
Education
Professor
$80,840
Entry: $50,000 — Senior: $130,000
Management
Project Manager
$95,370
Entry: $60,000 — Senior: $135,000
Healthcare
Psychologist
$85,330
Entry: $55,000 — Senior: $125,000
Healthcare
Radiologist
$302,000
Entry: $250,000 — Senior: $420,000
Sales
Real Estate Agent
$56,620
Entry: $35,000 — Senior: $120,000
Administrative
Receptionist
$36,550
Entry: $28,000 — Senior: $46,000
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
$81,220
Entry: $62,000 — Senior: $105,000
Healthcare
Fast Growth
Respiratory Therapist
$61,830
Entry: $48,000 — Senior: $82,000
Hospitality
Restaurant Manager
$61,310
Entry: $38,000 — Senior: $90,000
Sales
Sales Manager
$130,600
Entry: $65,000 — Senior: $175,000
Social Services
Social Worker
$55,350
Entry: $38,000 — Senior: $75,000
Technology
Fast Growth
Software Engineer
$127,260
Entry: $85,000 — Senior: $185,000
Healthcare
Fast Growth
Speech-Language Pathologist
$84,140
Entry: $60,000 — Senior: $110,000
Healthcare
Surgeon
$297,800
Entry: $200,000 — Senior: $400,000
Education
Teacher
$61,690
Entry: $45,000 — Senior: $85,000
Transportation
Truck Driver
$48,310
Entry: $35,000 — Senior: $65,000
Technology
Fast Growth
UX Designer
$88,000
Entry: $58,000 — Senior: $130,000
Healthcare
Fast Growth
Veterinarian
$103,260
Entry: $72,000 — Senior: $150,000
Healthcare
Fast Growth
Veterinary Technician
$38,240
Entry: $29,000 — Senior: $48,000
Creative
Video Editor
$62,750
Entry: $38,000 — Senior: $95,000
Technology
Fast Growth
Web Developer
$80,730
Entry: $55,000 — Senior: $125,000
Skilled Trades
Welder
$47,010
Entry: $34,000 — Senior: $65,000