US Wages & Employment Data Explorer

Discover salary trends and employment opportunities with detailed wage data from 867 occupations across the United States

867
Occupations Tracked
445
Industries
52
States & Territories
$58,350
Average Annual Wage

Key Labor Market Insights

Discover the highest-paying occupations, fastest-growing careers, and employment trends shaping today's job market

Highest Paid

Anesthesiologists

$302,970/year
Average annual salary

Most Jobs

Retail Salespersons

3,505,200
Total employment

Wage Range

Across All States

$39,680 - $73,750
Mississippi to Massachusetts

Fastest Growing Careers

Industries and occupations projected to experience the highest growth rates over the next decade

1

Information Security Analysts

Growth Rate +31%
Avg. Salary $103,590
2

Data Scientists

Growth Rate +22%
Avg. Salary $126,830
3

Software Developers

Growth Rate +21%
Avg. Salary $120,730

Top Industries by Employment

Major industry sectors providing the most employment opportunities across the United States

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Total Employment 9,134,000
Avg. Annual Wage $89,440

Manufacturing

Total Employment 12,840,000
Avg. Annual Wage $69,560

Healthcare and Social Assistance

Total Employment 21,684,000
Avg. Annual Wage $54,200

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