U.S. COMPENSATION DATA · UPDATED MAY 2026 · SOURCE: BLS OES113 ROLES · 30 MARKETS
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U.S. COMPENSATION INTELLIGENCE

U.S. Compensation Intelligence

2026 Edition

Salary benchmarks for 113 occupational roles across 30 major U.S. metropolitan areas, derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) surveys. Select a role or market to view the full compensation distribution.

113Roles
30Markets
3,360Data Points
May 2026Updated
BLS OESSource

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Software Engineer→Full Stack Developer→Frontend Developer→Backend Developer→iOS Developer→Android Developer→Data Analyst→Data Scientist→Data Engineer→AI Engineer→Machine Learning Engineer→DevOps Engineer→Site Reliability Engineer→Platform Engineer→Cloud Architect→Solutions Architect→Cybersecurity Analyst→Blockchain Developer→Embedded Systems Engineer→Database Administrator→Network Engineer→Systems Administrator→IT Manager→QA Engineer→Technical Writer→Registered Nurse→Nurse Practitioner→Physician→Surgeon→Anesthesiologist→Radiologist→Dentist→Dental Hygienist→Pharmacist→Physician Assistant→Physical Therapist→Occupational Therapist→Medical Laboratory Technician→Medical Coder→Healthcare Administrator→Financial Analyst→Accountant→Auditor→Tax Specialist→Controller→CFO→Investment Banker→Portfolio Manager→Actuary→Risk Analyst→Compliance Officer→Management Consultant→Legal Counsel→Corporate Attorney→Paralegal→Product Manager→Project Manager→Business Analyst→Operations Manager→Sales Manager→Account Executive→Sales Representative→Marketing Manager→Digital Marketing Manager→Brand Manager→SEO Specialist→Social Media Manager→Public Relations Manager→Market Research Analyst→Growth Marketer→Content Writer→Mechanical Engineer→Electrical Engineer→Civil Engineer→Aerospace Engineer→Chemical Engineer→Biomedical Engineer→Environmental Engineer→Structural Engineer→Industrial Engineer→Manufacturing Engineer→Petroleum Engineer→UX Designer→UI Designer→Graphic Designer→Motion Designer→Art Director→Creative Director→Video Editor→Photographer→HR Manager→HR Business Partner→Recruiter→Talent Acquisition Specialist→Compensation Analyst→Training Specialist→Supply Chain Manager→Logistics Manager→Purchasing Manager→Warehouse Manager→Quality Assurance Manager→Facilities Manager→Teacher→Professor→Instructional Designer→School Counselor→Librarian→Electrician→Plumber→HVAC Technician→Construction Manager→Real Estate Agent→

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Data Methodology: Salary figures represent annual base compensation in USD. Percentiles are derived from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) surveys, adjusted for metropolitan cost-of-labor indices. Data is refreshed monthly. Figures reflect May 2026 market conditions. Read full methodology →