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Salaries in United States (2026)
Mid-career median salaries for 111 professions in United States, ranked from highest to lowest. Click any role for experience-level breakdowns, take-home estimates, and global comparisons.
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| # | Job Title | Industry | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeon | Healthcare | $388,000 |
| 2 | Anesthesiologist | Healthcare | $366,000 |
| 3 | Psychiatrist | Healthcare | $275,000 |
| 4 | Doctor (General Practitioner) | Healthcare | $243,000 |
| 5 | Pilot | Transport & Logistics | $222,000 |
| 6 | Investment Banker | Finance | $193,000 |
| 7 | Dentist | Healthcare | $188,000 |
| 8 | Judge | Legal | $177,000 |
| 9 | AI Engineer | Technology | $175,000 |
| 10 | Machine Learning Engineer | Technology | $169,000 |
| 11 | Lawyer | Legal | $159,000 |
| 12 | Site Reliability Engineer | Technology | $153,000 |
| 13 | Marketing Manager | Marketing & Sales | $153,000 |
| 14 | Petroleum Engineer | Engineering | $149,000 |
| 15 | Product Manager | Technology | $148,000 |
| 16 | Pharmacist | Healthcare | $146,000 |
| 17 | Software Engineer | Technology | $144,000 |
| 18 | Aerospace Engineer | Engineering | $144,000 |
| 19 | Sales Manager | Marketing & Sales | $143,000 |
| 20 | Human Resources Manager | Marketing & Sales | $143,000 |
| 21 | Data Engineer | Technology | $142,000 |
| 22 | DevOps Engineer | Technology | $140,000 |
| 23 | Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $139,000 |
| 24 | Cloud Engineer | Technology | $137,000 |
| 25 | Python Developer | Technology | $136,000 |
| 26 | Data Scientist | Technology | $136,000 |
| 27 | Backend Developer | Technology | $133,000 |
| 28 | Veterinarian | Healthcare | $133,000 |
| 29 | Mobile Developer | Technology | $131,000 |
| 30 | Actuary | Finance | $131,000 |
| 31 | Midwife | Healthcare | $127,000 |
| 32 | Economist | Science & Research | $126,000 |
| 33 | Chemical Engineer | Engineering | $124,000 |
| 34 | Cybersecurity Analyst | Technology | $122,000 |
| 35 | Frontend Developer | Technology | $120,000 |
| 36 | Electrical Engineer | Engineering | $117,000 |
| 37 | Research Scientist | Science & Research | $116,000 |
| 38 | Electronics Engineer | Engineering | $115,000 |
| 39 | Construction Manager | Skilled Trades | $115,000 |
| 40 | Environmental Engineer | Engineering | $110,000 |
| 41 | Supply Chain Manager | Transport & Logistics | $110,000 |
| 42 | Operations Manager | Transport & Logistics | $110,000 |
| 43 | Database Administrator | Technology | $109,000 |
| 44 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | $109,000 |
| 45 | Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $108,000 |
| 46 | Structural Engineer | Engineering | $108,000 |
| 47 | UI/UX Designer | Technology | $107,000 |
| 48 | Project Manager | Technology | $107,000 |
| 49 | Industrial Engineer | Engineering | $106,000 |
| 50 | Financial Analyst | Finance | $105,000 |
| 51 | Civil Engineer | Engineering | $105,000 |
| 52 | Web Developer | Technology | $104,000 |
| 53 | Network Engineer | Technology | $104,000 |
| 54 | Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $103,000 |
| 55 | Architect | Engineering | $102,000 |
| 56 | Geologist | Science & Research | $102,000 |
| 57 | Psychologist | Healthcare | $101,000 |
| 58 | Compliance Officer | Finance | $98,700 |
| 59 | Business Analyst | Technology | $98,400 |
| 60 | QA Engineer | Technology | $98,300 |
| 61 | Systems Administrator | Technology | $96,400 |
| 62 | Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $95,200 |
| 63 | Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $93,100 |
| 64 | Chemist | Science & Research | $92,900 |
| 65 | Professor | Education | $92,500 |
| 66 | Biologist | Science & Research | $90,500 |
| 67 | Data Analyst | Technology | $89,600 |
| 68 | Logistics Manager | Transport & Logistics | $88,100 |
| 69 | Auditor | Finance | $87,800 |
| 70 | Accountant | Finance | $86,600 |
| 71 | Insurance Underwriter | Finance | $85,500 |
| 72 | Account Manager | Marketing & Sales | $82,200 |
| 73 | Flight Attendant | Hospitality & Service | $75,400 |
| 74 | Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | $74,200 |
| 75 | Digital Marketer | Marketing & Sales | $74,200 |
| 76 | Loan Officer | Finance | $72,500 |
| 77 | Hotel Manager | Hospitality & Service | $72,000 |
| 78 | Special Education Teacher | Education | $71,900 |
| 79 | Recruiter | Marketing & Sales | $71,000 |
| 80 | SEO Specialist | Marketing & Sales | $70,900 |
| 81 | Sales Representative | Marketing & Sales | $69,200 |
| 82 | Electrician | Skilled Trades | $68,700 |
| 83 | Teacher | Education | $68,500 |
| 84 | Interior Designer | Creative & Media | $68,300 |
| 85 | Video Editor | Creative & Media | $67,700 |
| 86 | Plumber | Skilled Trades | $67,600 |
| 87 | Restaurant Manager | Hospitality & Service | $67,600 |
| 88 | School Counselor | Education | $67,400 |
| 89 | Paralegal | Legal | $65,900 |
| 90 | HVAC Technician | Skilled Trades | $64,300 |
| 91 | Chef | Hospitality & Service | $64,300 |
| 92 | Social Worker | Healthcare | $64,000 |
| 93 | IT Support Specialist | Technology | $63,700 |
| 94 | Social Media Manager | Marketing & Sales | $63,300 |
| 95 | Graphic Designer | Creative & Media | $63,300 |
| 96 | Content Writer | Marketing & Sales | $63,200 |
| 97 | Journalist | Creative & Media | $62,500 |
| 98 | Carpenter | Skilled Trades | $62,100 |
| 99 | Translator | Creative & Media | $62,100 |
| 100 | Real Estate Agent | Marketing & Sales | $61,700 |
| 101 | Event Planner | Hospitality & Service | $61,600 |
| 102 | Retail Manager | Hospitality & Service | $60,900 |
| 103 | Truck Driver | Transport & Logistics | $59,900 |
| 104 | Machinist | Skilled Trades | $57,600 |
| 105 | Welder | Skilled Trades | $55,400 |
| 106 | Legal Secretary | Legal | $55,000 |
| 107 | Mechanic | Skilled Trades | $53,200 |
| 108 | Bookkeeper | Finance | $51,400 |
| 109 | Administrative Assistant | Hospitality & Service | $50,600 |
| 110 | Photographer | Creative & Media | $49,700 |
| 111 | Medical Assistant | Healthcare | $46,500 |