Average Salary in the United States
Average salaries in the United States vary by role. The table below ranks roles by median pay; open one for percentile bands, total compensation, and how the package compares to other countries.
Highest-paying roles
| # | Role | Range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physician | $162K – $429K | $244,180 |
| 2 | Engineering Manager | $138K – $298K | $175,140 |
| 3 | Dentist | $126K – $320K | $170,950 |
| 4 | Marketing Manager | $123K – $294K | $166,790 |
| 5 | Finance Manager | $125K – $323K | $166,570 |
| 6 | Lawyer | $103K – $352K | $159,670 |
| 7 | HR Manager | $111K – $268K | $149,280 |
| 8 | Sales Manager | $100K – $291K | $148,270 |
| 9 | Sustainability Manager | $103K – $238K | $141,900 |
| 10 | Pharmacist | $129K – $174K | $140,910 |
| 11 | Data Engineer | $109K – $204K | $139,500 |
| 12 | Backend Engineer | $105K – $215K | $135,980 |
| 13 | Fintech Engineer | $105K – $215K | $135,980 |
| 14 | Software Engineer | $105K – $215K | $135,980 |
| 15 | Physician Assistant | $121K – $190K | $135,880 |
| 16 | Cloud Engineer | $105K – $203K | $134,050 |
| 17 | Midwife | $117K – $188K | $134,040 |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioner | $118K – $174K | $132,300 |
| 19 | Veterinarian | $101K – $216K | $130,100 |
| 20 | Security Engineer | $98K – $200K | $129,180 |
| 21 | Health Services Manager | $95K – $224K | $123,860 |
| 22 | Electrical Engineer | $93K – $184K | $120,630 |
| 23 | Data Scientist | $86K – $199K | $120,230 |
| 24 | Machine Learning Engineer | $86K – $199K | $120,230 |
| 25 | Construction Manager | $89K – $189K | $114,990 |
| 26 | Solutions Architect | $83K – $168K | $105,850 |
| 27 | Operations Manager | $72K – $253K | $105,770 |
| 28 | Data Analyst | $82K – $174K | $105,650 |
| 29 | Quantitative Analyst | $82K – $174K | $105,650 |
| 30 | Financial Advisor | $72K – $357K | $105,070 |
| 31 | Sales Representative | $75K – $200K | $104,920 |
| 32 | Mechanical Engineer | $84K – $164K | $104,110 |
| 33 | Product Designer | $73K – $202K | $104,000 |
| 34 | Physical Therapist | $86K – $135K | $102,760 |
| 35 | Financial Analyst | $79K – $181K | $102,740 |
| 36 | Investment Banking Analyst | $79K – $181K | $102,740 |
| 37 | AI Product Manager | $78K – $168K | $102,320 |
| 38 | Product Manager | $78K – $168K | $102,320 |
| 39 | Project Manager | $78K – $168K | $102,320 |
| 40 | Business Analyst | $78K – $172K | $101,860 |
| 41 | Management Consultant | $78K – $172K | $101,860 |
| 42 | Strategy Consultant | $78K – $172K | $101,860 |
| 43 | Civil Engineer | $80K – $163K | $100,840 |
| 44 | Psychologist | $73K – $181K | $100,580 |
| 45 | Occupational Therapist | $83K – $132K | $100,330 |
| 46 | Architect | $78K – $161K | $99,280 |
| 47 | DevOps Engineer | $78K – $155K | $99,130 |
| 48 | Speech and Language Therapist | $78K – $134K | $97,870 |
| 49 | Registered Nurse | $80K – $137K | $97,550 |
| 50 | Frontend Engineer | $64K – $162K | $92,650 |
| 51 | Accountant | $67K – $144K | $83,680 |
| 52 | Radiographer | $65K – $119K | $80,110 |
| 53 | Quantity Surveyor | $61K – $131K | $78,740 |
| 54 | HR Specialist | $59K – $129K | $75,940 |
| 55 | Secondary School Teacher | $60K – $108K | $72,040 |
| 56 | Account Executive | $48K – $149K | $69,990 |
| 57 | Enrolled Nurse | $59K – $83K | $64,400 |
| 58 | Primary School Teacher | $58K – $104K | $63,970 |
| 59 | Medical Laboratory Scientist | $48K – $101K | $62,930 |
| 60 | Social Worker | $48K – $96K | $59,550 |
| 61 | Early Childhood Educator | $35K – $61K | $38,140 |
How we calculate this
Each role's figure is a median in the United States, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled. Figures are gross annual.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good salary in the United States?
It depends on the role. The ranking below shows median pay per role in the United States; open a role for the full percentile bands and where you would sit.
Which roles pay the most in the United States?
The table orders roles by median pay in the United States. Leadership, medicine, and specialized tech and finance roles typically top the list.