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What Should You Actually Be Making?

Real salary data for 53 roles across 25 cities. Percentile breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, and honest answers.

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53
Roles
25
Cities
1,287
Data Points

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Software Developer

Technology

$142,414
25 cities

Data Scientist

Technology

$123,258
25 cities

Computer Systems Analyst

Technology

$114,080
25 cities

Web Developer

Technology

$102,793
24 cities

Network Architect

Technology

$102,848
25 cities

Information Security Analyst

Technology

$127,879
25 cities

Computer Network Architect

Technology

$137,386
25 cities

Computer Network Support Specialist

Technology

$78,015
25 cities

Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Technology

$141,648
24 cities

Computer Occupations (Other)

Technology

$114,858
25 cities

Computer and Information Systems Manager

Technology

$179,525
24 cities

Software Quality Assurance Tester

Technology

$110,739
24 cities

Registered Nurse

Healthcare

$108,121
25 cities

Physician Assistant

Healthcare

$141,148
25 cities

Pharmacist

Healthcare

$147,492
25 cities

Physical Therapist

Healthcare

$106,002
25 cities

Dental Hygienist

Healthcare

$101,727
24 cities

Nurse Practitioner

Healthcare

$142,700
25 cities

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Healthcare

$65,767
25 cities

Speech-Language Pathologist

Healthcare

$101,561
25 cities

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Healthcare

$235,930
1 cities

Medical and Health Services Manager

Healthcare

$129,641
25 cities

Financial Analyst

Finance

$102,986
25 cities

Accountant

Finance

$88,541
25 cities

Financial Examiner

Finance

$95,134
25 cities

Loan Officer

Finance

$77,238
25 cities

Financial Manager

Finance

$168,794
25 cities

Personal Financial Advisor

Finance

$106,753
24 cities

Marketing Manager

Management

$163,473
25 cities

General and Operations Manager

Management

$118,649
24 cities

Management Analyst

Management

$106,785
24 cities

Sales Manager

Management

$150,969
25 cities

Market Research Analyst

Management

$83,893
25 cities

Human Resources Manager

Management

$150,397
24 cities

Civil Engineer

Engineering

$101,035
24 cities

Mechanical Engineer

Engineering

$110,710
25 cities

Electrical Engineer

Engineering

$121,110
25 cities

Industrial Engineer

Engineering

$109,313
25 cities

Engineers (Other)

Engineering

$121,258
25 cities

Architect

Engineering

$97,963
25 cities

Graphic Designer

Creative

$66,852
24 cities

Public Relations Specialist

Creative

$74,078
25 cities

Writer/Author

Creative

$75,395
23 cities

Elementary School Teacher

Education

$73,584
25 cities

Secondary School Teacher

Education

$77,578
25 cities

Business Professor (Postsecondary)

Education

$100,342
25 cities

Lawyer

Legal

$156,799
24 cities

Paralegal

Legal

$68,717
25 cities

Electrician

Trades

$73,317
25 cities

Plumber

Trades

$70,862
25 cities

Automotive Technician

Trades

$56,837
25 cities

Carpenter

Trades

$62,464
25 cities

Welder

Trades

$56,534
25 cities

Browse by City

New York, NY

$124,453avg median
51 rolesCOL: 187.2

San Francisco, CA

$139,878avg median
51 rolesCOL: 179.6

Los Angeles, CA

$115,843avg median
53 rolesCOL: 166

Chicago, IL

$103,440avg median
52 rolesCOL: 107.3

Seattle, WA

$124,736avg median
52 rolesCOL: 149.4

Austin, TX

$100,394avg median
52 rolesCOL: 103

Boston, MA

$116,591avg median
52 rolesCOL: 152.1

Denver, CO

$108,550avg median
51 rolesCOL: 112.8

Atlanta, GA

$101,732avg median
51 rolesCOL: 99.2

Miami, FL

$95,448avg median
52 rolesCOL: 123.1

Washington, DC

$118,557avg median
52 rolesCOL: 152.8

Dallas, TX

$99,573avg median
51 rolesCOL: 104.1

Houston, TX

$98,122avg median
52 rolesCOL: 96.5

Phoenix, AZ

$97,038avg median
52 rolesCOL: 100.7

Philadelphia, PA

$102,739avg median
52 rolesCOL: 118.4

Minneapolis, MN

$105,415avg median
52 rolesCOL: 106.2

Detroit, MI

$96,947avg median
52 rolesCOL: 95.1

San Diego, CA

$115,177avg median
50 rolesCOL: 160.2

Portland, OR

$111,362avg median
52 rolesCOL: 130.1

Raleigh, NC

$97,308avg median
52 rolesCOL: 99.8

Nashville, TN

$93,454avg median
50 rolesCOL: 100.3

Charlotte, NC

$99,004avg median
51 rolesCOL: 96.7

Salt Lake City, UT

$97,336avg median
51 rolesCOL: 101.4

San Jose, CA

$143,453avg median
49 rolesCOL: 195.8

Tampa, FL

$92,351avg median
52 rolesCOL: 99.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this salary data come from?

All salary data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys over 1.1 million establishments annually. This is the same data used by the federal government for labor market analysis.

What do the percentiles mean?

The 50th percentile (median) means half of workers earn more and half earn less. The 10th percentile represents entry-level pay, while the 90th percentile represents top earners. Your position depends on experience, skills, company size, and negotiation.

How is cost-of-living adjustment calculated?

We use the MERIC Cost of Living Index where the national average is 100. A city with an index of 150 means living costs are 50% above the national average. We adjust salaries to show their equivalent purchasing power.