All Occupations Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for all occupationss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $69,770 ≈ $34/hr
National median salary $50,980
Total employment 155,495,730 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.1%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 18,863,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 169,956,100 → 175,167,900 (+5,211,800)
Typical entry education -
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$111,010
- Massachusetts$85,610
- Washington$83,330
- New York$82,460
- California$80,690
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$50,810
- Arkansas$54,890
- West Virginia$56,470
- Louisiana$56,600
- Oklahoma$56,950
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $111,010 | $91,540 | $53 | +59.1% | 701,920 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $85,610 | $63,590 | $41 | +22.7% | 3,637,650 |
| 3 | Washington | $83,330 | $62,990 | $40 | +19.4% | 3,550,970 |
| 4 | New York | $82,460 | $59,670 | $40 | +18.2% | 9,688,000 |
| 5 | California | $80,690 | $58,240 | $39 | +15.7% | 18,213,700 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $78,040 | $58,570 | $38 | +11.9% | 4,285,720 |
| 7 | Maryland | $77,580 | $59,510 | $37 | +11.2% | 2,763,030 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $77,420 | $59,690 | $37 | +11% | 1,696,170 |
| 9 | Colorado | $77,190 | $59,800 | $37 | +10.6% | 2,873,900 |
| 10 | Alaska | $74,720 | $61,000 | $36 | +7.1% | 325,570 |
| 11 | Virginia | $74,040 | $55,690 | $36 | +6.1% | 4,109,320 |
| 12 | Oregon | $72,460 | $57,000 | $35 | +3.9% | 1,967,130 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $71,900 | $56,780 | $35 | +3.1% | 501,340 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $71,360 | $55,880 | $34 | +2.3% | 683,290 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $71,160 | $56,920 | $34 | +2% | 2,949,820 |
| 16 | Illinois | $71,130 | $51,960 | $34 | +1.9% | 6,098,130 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $70,270 | $56,320 | $34 | +0.7% | 627,530 |
| 18 | Delaware | $69,880 | $52,190 | $34 | +0.2% | 484,790 |
| 19 | Vermont | $69,050 | $56,390 | $33 | -1% | 303,890 |
| 20 | Arizona | $67,620 | $50,060 | $33 | -3.1% | 3,239,430 |
| 21 | Utah | $66,290 | $50,110 | $32 | -5% | 1,735,590 |
| 22 | Georgia | $65,920 | $48,170 | $32 | -5.5% | 4,889,170 |
| 23 | Maine | $65,780 | $51,430 | $32 | -5.7% | 640,610 |
| 24 | Texas | $65,750 | $48,620 | $32 | -5.8% | 14,071,160 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $65,730 | $49,690 | $32 | -5.8% | 6,064,600 |
| 26 | Michigan | $64,920 | $49,270 | $31 | -7% | 4,403,730 |
| 27 | Florida | $64,670 | $47,880 | $31 | -7.3% | 9,929,860 |
| 28 | Ohio | $64,390 | $49,380 | $31 | -7.7% | 5,550,180 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $64,290 | $47,970 | $31 | -7.9% | 4,941,820 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $64,270 | $50,270 | $31 | -7.9% | 2,941,540 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $64,050 | $52,480 | $31 | -8.2% | 429,430 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $62,400 | $48,980 | $30 | -10.6% | 1,024,370 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $62,330 | $47,210 | $30 | -10.7% | 870,970 |
| 34 | Missouri | $62,160 | $47,800 | $30 | -10.9% | 2,936,050 |
| 35 | Nevada | $62,050 | $47,660 | $30 | -11.1% | 1,551,540 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $61,560 | $50,270 | $30 | -11.8% | 280,740 |
| 37 | Idaho | $61,170 | $47,970 | $29 | -12.3% | 857,440 |
| 38 | Montana | $60,880 | $48,740 | $29 | -12.7% | 511,580 |
| 39 | Indiana | $60,840 | $47,860 | $29 | -12.8% | 3,201,220 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $60,800 | $47,380 | $29 | -12.9% | 3,278,760 |
| 41 | Kansas | $60,640 | $48,010 | $29 | -13.1% | 1,437,520 |
| 42 | Iowa | $59,830 | $48,540 | $29 | -14.2% | 1,559,240 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $59,280 | $46,490 | $29 | -15% | 2,305,080 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $58,990 | $46,920 | $28 | -15.5% | 2,000,360 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $57,610 | $47,080 | $28 | -17.4% | 457,380 |
| 46 | Alabama | $57,500 | $45,670 | $28 | -17.6% | 2,113,660 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $56,950 | $45,600 | $27 | -18.4% | 1,707,680 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $56,600 | $45,520 | $27 | -18.9% | 1,934,900 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $56,470 | $45,300 | $27 | -19.1% | 701,610 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $54,890 | $43,630 | $26 | -21.3% | 1,303,630 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $50,810 | $40,120 | $24 | -27.2% | 1,163,030 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $84,050 | $119,230 | 1,134,970 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $74,260 | $100,220 | 2,373,920 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $72,610 | $91,790 | 2,086,210 |
| 4 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $71,060 | $91,930 | 3,136,190 |
| 5 | Boulder, CO | $69,580 | $91,760 | 192,390 |
| 6 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $66,620 | $89,620 | 2,703,890 |
| 7 | Lexington Park, MD | $63,990 | $82,580 | 70,650 |
| 8 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $63,490 | $82,560 | 240,190 |
| 9 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $63,200 | $77,020 | 93,740 |
| 10 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $62,320 | $81,690 | 1,609,350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do all occupations make in the U.S.?
The median all occupations salary in the United States is $50,980 per year (mean $69,770), and about 80% earn between $31,200 and $128,560.
How much do all occupations make per hour?
Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $69,770 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays all occupations the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for all occupations at $111,010 per year (median $91,540).
What is the job outlook for all occupations?
Employment is projected to change +3.1% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 18,863,300 openings per year.