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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Wages by Occupation & State (2026)

OccupationSOCFieldMedian HourlyMedian AnnualAfter-Tax (No-Tax State)
Registered Nurse (RN)29-1141Healthcare$42.80/hr$89,020/yr$71,012
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver (CDL)53-3032Transportation$26.90/hr$55,950/yr$46,994
Electrician47-2111Skilled Trades$30.40/hr$63,230/yr$52,844
Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter47-2152Skilled Trades$30.80/hr$64,060/yr$53,452
Software Developer15-1252Technology$63.90/hr$132,910/yr$101,597
Medical Assistant31-9092Healthcare$20.60/hr$42,850/yr$36,468
Construction Laborer47-2061Construction$22.40/hr$46,590/yr$39,474
Carpenter47-2031Construction$27.60/hr$57,410/yr$48,167
Welder, Cutter, and Solderer51-4121Manufacturing$24.80/hr$51,580/yr$43,483
HVAC Mechanic and Installer49-9021Skilled Trades$28.10/hr$58,450/yr$49,003
Dental Hygienist29-1292Healthcare$42.10/hr$87,570/yr$69,991
Dental Assistant31-9091Healthcare$22.30/hr$46,380/yr$39,305
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)31-1131Healthcare$19.10/hr$39,730/yr$33,962
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)29-2061Healthcare$29.20/hr$60,740/yr$50,843
Nurse Practitioner (NP)29-1171Healthcare$61.80/hr$128,540/yr$98,610
Physician Assistant (PA)29-1071Healthcare$62.50/hr$130,000/yr$99,608
Physical Therapist29-1123Healthcare$48.40/hr$100,670/yr$79,207
Pharmacy Technician29-2052Healthcare$20.30/hr$42,220/yr$35,962
Pharmacist29-1051Healthcare$65.40/hr$136,030/yr$103,730
Phlebotomist31-9097Healthcare$21.10/hr$43,890/yr$37,304
Radiologic and MRI Technologist29-2034Healthcare$36.50/hr$75,920/yr$61,796
Surgical Technologist29-2055Healthcare$29.80/hr$61,980/yr$51,839
EMT and Paramedic29-2042Healthcare$22.90/hr$47,630/yr$40,309
Home Health and Personal Care Aide31-1120Healthcare$16.80/hr$34,940/yr$30,113
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic49-3023Automotive$24.10/hr$50,130/yr$42,318
Bus and Truck Diesel Mechanic49-3031Automotive$28.90/hr$60,110/yr$50,337
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician49-3011Aviation$36.80/hr$76,540/yr$62,232
Industrial Machinery Mechanic49-9041Manufacturing$30.20/hr$62,820/yr$52,514
CNC Machinist and Tool Programmer51-4041Manufacturing$25.90/hr$53,870/yr$45,323
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator53-7051Logistics$21.40/hr$44,510/yr$37,802
Warehouse Material Mover and Packer53-7062Logistics$18.90/hr$39,310/yr$33,624
Light Truck and Courier Delivery Driver53-3033Transportation$21.80/hr$45,340/yr$38,469
Transit and School Bus Driver53-3052Transportation$23.10/hr$48,050/yr$40,647
Flight Attendant53-2031Aviation$33.40/hr$69,470/yr$57,258
Commercial and Airline Pilot53-2011Aviation$98.50/hr$204,880/yr$152,529
Operating Engineer and Heavy Equipment Operator47-2073Construction$28.40/hr$59,070/yr$49,501
Roofer47-2181Construction$25.10/hr$52,210/yr$43,989
Construction and Maintenance Painter47-2141Construction$23.80/hr$49,500/yr$41,812
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer47-2081Construction$26.70/hr$55,540/yr$46,665
Brickmason and Blockmason47-2021Construction$28.90/hr$60,110/yr$50,337
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher47-2051Construction$25.60/hr$53,250/yr$44,825
Solar Photovoltaic Installer47-2231Construction$24.90/hr$51,790/yr$43,652
Construction Superintendent and Manager11-9021Construction$51.40/hr$106,910/yr$83,597
Civil Engineer17-2051Engineering$46.80/hr$97,340/yr$76,865
Mechanical Engineer17-2141Engineering$48.90/hr$101,710/yr$79,939
Electrical Engineer17-2071Engineering$53.60/hr$111,490/yr$86,819
Industrial Engineer17-2112Engineering$48.20/hr$100,260/yr$78,919
Architect17-1011Engineering$45.90/hr$95,470/yr$75,549
Information Security Analyst15-1212Technology$58.60/hr$121,890/yr$94,065
Data Scientist15-2051Technology$54.80/hr$113,980/yr$88,571
Computer User Support Specialist (Help Desk)15-1232Technology$29.40/hr$61,150/yr$51,173
Network and Computer Systems Administrator15-1244Technology$46.10/hr$95,890/yr$75,845
Web Developer and Digital Designer15-1254Technology$43.50/hr$90,480/yr$72,039
Accountant and Auditor (CPA)13-2011Finance$39.20/hr$81,540/yr$65,749
Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerk43-3031Finance$23.10/hr$48,050/yr$40,647
Financial and Investment Analyst13-2051Finance$48.60/hr$101,090/yr$79,503
Mortgage and Commercial Loan Officer13-2072Finance$34.80/hr$72,380/yr$59,305
Bank Teller43-3071Finance$18.80/hr$39,100/yr$33,455
Real Estate Sales Agent41-9022Real Estate$27.90/hr$58,030/yr$48,666
Property and Real Estate Manager11-9141Real Estate$31.20/hr$64,900/yr$54,043
Human Resources (HR) Specialist13-1071Business$33.40/hr$69,470/yr$57,258
Marketing and Digital Campaigns Manager11-2021Business$68.50/hr$142,480/yr$108,138
Project Management Specialist13-1082Business$47.90/hr$99,630/yr$78,476
Executive Administrative Assistant43-6011Administration$32.10/hr$66,770/yr$55,359
Front Desk Receptionist43-4171Administration$17.80/hr$37,020/yr$31,784
Customer Service Representative43-4051Administration$19.80/hr$41,180/yr$35,127
Paralegal and Legal Assistant23-2011Legal$29.80/hr$61,980/yr$51,839
Lawyer / Attorney23-1011Legal$71.20/hr$148,100/yr$111,979
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer33-3051Public Safety$36.10/hr$75,090/yr$61,212
Firefighter33-2011Public Safety$27.80/hr$57,820/yr$48,497
Security Guard33-9032Public Safety$18.40/hr$38,270/yr$32,788
Elementary and Middle School Teacher25-2021Education$31.80/hr$66,140/yr$54,915
High School Teacher25-2031Education$33.10/hr$68,850/yr$56,822
Teaching Assistant and Paraprofessional25-9045Education$17.60/hr$36,610/yr$31,455
Preschool and Childcare Teacher25-2011Education$18.20/hr$37,860/yr$32,459
Chef and Head Cook35-1011Hospitality$28.90/hr$60,110/yr$50,337
Restaurant Line Cook35-2014Hospitality$17.50/hr$36,400/yr$31,286
Waiter and Waitress (Server)35-3031Hospitality$16.20/hr$33,700/yr$29,116
Bartender35-3011Hospitality$17.10/hr$35,570/yr$30,619
Hotel and Residential Housekeeper37-2012Hospitality$16.70/hr$34,740/yr$29,952
Janitor and Building Cleaner37-2011Services$17.40/hr$36,190/yr$31,117
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker37-3011Services$19.20/hr$39,940/yr$34,130
Pest Control Technician37-2021Services$21.60/hr$44,930/yr$38,140
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist39-5012Personal Care$18.90/hr$39,310/yr$33,624
Barber39-5011Personal Care$19.80/hr$41,180/yr$35,127
Licensed Massage Therapist31-9011Personal Care$26.80/hr$55,740/yr$46,826
Personal Fitness Trainer39-9031Personal Care$23.40/hr$48,670/yr$41,145
Veterinary Technologist and Technician29-2056Healthcare$21.40/hr$44,510/yr$37,802
Veterinarian29-1131Healthcare$59.80/hr$124,380/yr$95,767
General Dentist29-1021Healthcare$84.50/hr$175,760/yr$130,885
Optometrist29-1041Healthcare$64.90/hr$134,990/yr$103,019
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist19-3033Healthcare$46.80/hr$97,340/yr$76,865
Licensed Clinical Social Worker21-1022Healthcare$29.90/hr$62,190/yr$52,008
Graphic Designer27-1024Creative$29.10/hr$60,530/yr$50,674
Film and Video Editor27-4032Creative$33.50/hr$69,680/yr$57,406
Insurance Sales Agent41-3021Finance$29.20/hr$60,740/yr$50,843
First-Line Retail Store Supervisor41-1011Retail$23.50/hr$48,880/yr$41,314
Retail Cashier41-2011Retail$15.80/hr$32,860/yr$28,442
Automotive Body and Collision Repairer49-3021Automotive$25.40/hr$52,830/yr$44,487
Telecommunications Line and Fiber Installer49-9052Skilled Trades$31.80/hr$66,140/yr$54,915