How much does it pay? US salaries by job
Official median pay for 66 common jobs, from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 survey. Each page has hourly pay, salary in every state and a pay calculator.
Nursing
Healthcare & allied health
| Job | Median per year |
|---|
| EMT | $44,470 |
| Medical assistant | $45,690 |
| Medical coder | $51,140 |
| Occupational therapist | $100,330 |
| Paramedic | $60,600 |
| Pharmacist | $140,910 |
| Pharmacy tech | $45,750 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,230 |
| Physical therapist | $102,760 |
| Physician assistant | $135,880 |
| Radiology tech | $80,110 |
| Respiratory therapist | $82,280 |
| Speech pathologist | $97,870 |
| Surgical tech | $64,650 |
| Ultrasound tech | $96,590 |
Dental
Doctors & vets
Skilled trades, mechanics & driving
| Job | Median per year |
|---|
| Aircraft mechanic | $79,870 |
| Carpenter | $60,580 |
| Diesel mechanic | $61,770 |
| Electrician | $63,190 |
| Elevator mechanic | $109,910 |
| Heavy equipment operator | $59,850 |
| HVAC technician | $61,010 |
| Lineman | $95,320 |
| Machinist | $58,750 |
| Mechanic | $50,620 |
| Plumber | $63,800 |
| Truck driver | $58,640 |
| Welder | $53,750 |
Office, tech, business, law & teaching
Personal care & service
Aviation, public safety, postal & sales
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.