Salary by profession · US
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What is the average salary by profession in the US?
Pay varies enormously by job. The US median individual income is $53,010, but a physician's median is over $230,000 while many service roles are far lower. Pick a profession below for typical pay, the full range, and real take-home after federal and state tax.
Verified 12 August 2026
| Profession | Median salary | Typical range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $236,000 | $180,000–$350,000 | Details → |
| Marketing manager | $158,000 | $100,000–$210,000 | Details → |
| Lawyer | $151,000 | $90,000–$220,000 | Details → |
| Pharmacist | $137,000 | $120,000–$160,000 | Details → |
| HR manager | $136,000 | $98,000–$185,000 | Details → |
| Software developer | $132,000 | $96,000–$175,000 | Details → |
| Data scientist | $112,000 | $85,000–$155,000 | Details → |
| Construction manager | $104,000 | $80,000–$140,000 | Details → |
| Mechanical engineer | $99,000 | $76,000–$126,000 | Details → |
| Financial analyst | $99,000 | $72,000–$140,000 | Details → |
| Physical therapist | $99,000 | $82,000–$118,000 | Details → |
| Dental hygienist | $89,000 | $72,000–$106,000 | Details → |
| Registered nurse | $86,070 | $66,000–$106,000 | Details → |
| Accountant | $81,000 | $62,000–$106,000 | Details → |
| Police officer | $74,000 | $55,000–$98,000 | Details → |
| Teacher | $63,000 | $48,000–$82,000 | Details → |
| Electrician | $62,000 | $48,000–$82,000 | Details → |
| Plumber | $61,000 | $47,000–$82,000 | Details → |
| Graphic designer | $58,000 | $44,000–$78,000 | Details → |
| Truck driver | $55,000 | $44,000–$72,000 | Details → |
Median annual wage, US Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. How we calculate.