Industry Benchmark Matrix · 2026 Official BLS OEWS Survey Data

Technology Salary Directory

Data updated · Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Methodology

Software development, data engineering, systems architecture, and technical analysis salary benchmarks across primary innovation hubs.

Industry Median Wage $126,735 Annual Statutory Base
Top-Paying Role Computer and Information Systems Managers $175,140 / year
Typical Work Year 2,080 hrs 40 hrs / week standard
Specialties Benchmarked 8 Occupations BLS Standard SOC Codes

Comparative Wage Percentiles & Hourly Breakdown

Official BLS OEWS distribution across entry (10th), junior (25th), median (50th), and senior/master (90th) tiers.

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Occupation & Code Entry (10th %) National Median (50th %) Top Tier (90th %) Median Hourly Action
Computer and Information Systems Managers
SOC 11-3021 · Finance & Management
$107,550 $175,140 $297,510 $84.20/hr Profile
Data Engineer
SOC 15-1243 · Technology
$86,240 $139,500 $204,000 $67.07/hr Profile
Software Engineer
SOC 15-1252 · Technology
$82,460 $135,980 $214,670 $65.38/hr Profile
Cybersecurity Analyst
SOC 15-1212 · Technology
$75,090 $129,180 $199,850 $62.11/hr Profile
Data Scientist
SOC 15-2051.00 · Technology
$67,240 $120,230 $199,130 $57.80/hr Profile
Solutions Architect
SOC 15-1299 · Technology
$55,940 $116,580 $188,470 $56.05/hr Profile
Database Administrator
SOC 15-1242 · Technology
$60,230 $104,620 $163,320 $50.30/hr Profile
Web Developer
SOC 15-1254 · Technology
$48,100 $92,650 $162,290 $44.54/hr Profile

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Industry Labor Economics & Frequently Asked Questions

Technology Salary Directory Overview

2026 BLS OEWS wage benchmarks for Technology careers: national median pay, 10th to 90th percentile distributions and the top paying metropolitan markets. Official 2026 economic data for Technology compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS surveys, HUD Fair Market Rents, and statutory tax codes.