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Salaries

Get salary and wage information for more than 800 different occupations.

“What does the job pay?” is one of the first questions you may have in your job search. Get a head start by learning typical pay for more than 800 occupations in your area. Salary information can also equip you in several ways:

  • Job applications or interviewers may ask for your salary requirements. Research wages paid in your area for different levels of experience using Salary Finder. For more tips, visit negotiating a salary.
  • Career explorers and students can visit Highest-paying Careers to see which careers pay the most nationally, in their state, and for different levels of education.
  • Visit Wages by Occupation and Local Area to research salaries for your current or planned new location.
  • For more detailed information on skill requirements and employment trends in different occupations, check out the Occupation Profile.

Keep these points in mind as you read salary information:

  • The "High" wage is usually earned by very experienced, trained workers in an occupation. Only 10% of workers earn more, while 90% of workers earn less than that amount.
  • Median wage means half the workers in that occupation earn less and half earn more.
  • The "Low" figure shows the range usually earned by entry-level, inexperienced workers. Just 10% of workers earn less and 90% earn more than this amount.
  • In general, higher wages are earned in urban areas than in smaller towns and rural areas.