National Salary & Compensation Intelligence Directory
Data updated · Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Methodology
Comprehensive 2026 empirical wage benchmarks, percentile distributions (10th to 90th), take-home pay models, and living wage housing affordability indices across 67 occupations and 657 U.S. metropolitan areas.
Browse Salaries by Industry & Occupational Group
Explore dedicated compensation benchmarks, career ladders, and top paying markets by sector.
Skilled Trades & Infrastructure
7 occupations, including Electrical Power-Line Installer, Building Automation Specialist, Electrical Inspector and Plumber & Pipefitter.
Technology & Software Systems
8 occupations, including Computer and Information Systems Managers, Data Engineer, Software Engineer and Cybersecurity Analyst.
Healthcare & Clinical Practice
5 occupations, including Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Medical and Health Services Managers and Dental Hygienist.
Finance & Corporate Strategy
12 occupations, including Chief Executives, Financial Manager, Risk Management Specialist and Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary.
Executive & General Management
14 occupations, including Chief Executives, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Architectural and Engineering Managers and Natural Sciences Managers.
Advanced Industrial Manufacturing
3 occupations, including Industrial Production Managers, Facilities Managers and Industrial Machinery Mechanic.
Business Analytics & Data Science
6 occupations, including Computer and Information Systems Managers, Cybersecurity Analyst, Financial Analyst and Management Analyst.
Corporate Finance & Business Operations
4 occupations, including Purchasing Managers, Public Relations Managers, Administrative Services Managers and Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers.
All 67 Occupations Directory
Benchmark national median earnings, entry-level (10th) vs senior (90th) pay scales.
| Occupation Title & Code | National Median | Detailed Dossier |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $119,330 $57.37/hr | View Dossier |
| Financial Manager | $130,020 $62.51/hr | View Dossier |
| Registered Nurse (RN) | $85,420 $41.07/hr | View Dossier |
| Data Analyst | $84,630 $40.69/hr | View Dossier |
| Accountant & Auditor | $79,930 $38.43/hr | View Dossier |
| Electrician | $79,410 $38.18/hr | View Dossier |
| HVAC/R Technician | $70,730 $34.00/hr | View Dossier |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $66,640 $32.04/hr | View Dossier |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,070 $78.88/hr | View Dossier |
| Construction Managers | $101,480 $48.79/hr | View Dossier |
| General and Operations Managers | $101,280 $48.69/hr | View Dossier |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $110,680 $53.21/hr | View Dossier |
| Marketing Managers | $140,040 $67.33/hr | View Dossier |
| Industrial Production Managers | $116,970 $56.24/hr | View Dossier |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,920 $76.88/hr | View Dossier |
Browse by Top Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Cost-of-living adjusted compensation dossiers and fair market rent ratios.
Browse by State Compensation Benchmarks
State income tax brackets, statutory deductions, and statewide career ladders.
All wage figures, percentiles, and occupational codes follow federal Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 2018) guidelines. Net take-home pay is an estimate based on IRS Publication 15-T withholding formulas.
Explore 2026 statutory wage benchmarks, BLS percentiles, and compensation ladders across all 23 federal occupational groups and 657 U.S. metropolitan markets. Official 2026 economic data for National Salary & Compensation Intelligence Directory compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS surveys, HUD Fair Market Rents, and statutory tax codes.
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The MetroBasis National Salary Directory benchmarks official Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS OEWS) wage percentiles (10th to 90th), HUD fair market rents, and state-by-state after-tax take-home pay across 67 occupations and 657 metropolitan areas.
Wage benchmarks reflect 2026 statutory adjustments to the federal Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, synthesized with local Cost of Living Indices (COLI) and statutory tax withholdings.