ALABAMA
Median Salary: $45,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $29,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $66,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 20%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 110
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Birmingham | $28,800 | $46,920 | $66,310 |
Huntsville | $33,260 | $44,100 | $59,270 |
ALASKA
Median Salary: $56,000
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $34,400
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $80,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 13%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 10
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Anchorage | $34,060 | $58,100 | $83,920 |
ARIZONA
Median Salary: $39,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $26,400
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $69,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 26%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 210
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Phoenix | $25,990 | $37,770 | $69,220 |
Tuscon | $28,390 | $42,700 | $62,500 |
ARKANSAS
Median Salary: $41,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $23,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $64,800
2014-2024 Job Growth: 17%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 40
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Little Rock | $30,410 | $51,340 | $71,400 |
Fort Smith | $23,800 | $44,940 | $61,300 |
CALIFORNIA
Median Salary: $67,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $38,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $104,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 23%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 670
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Los Angeles | $41,060 | $67,060 | $102,570 |
San Francisco Bay | $41,110 | $73,860 | $113,590 |
San Diego | $44,620 | $72,280 | $107,850 |
Sacramento | $40,250 | $67,730 | $114,040 |
COLORADO
Median Salary: $52,200
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $34,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $76,800
2014-2024 Job Growth: 37%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 130
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Denver | $38,620 | $54,810 | $77,850 |
Colorado Springs | $31,580 | $42,300 | $65,850 |
CONNECTICUT
Median Salary: $62,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $40,400
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $95,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 8%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 70
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Hartford | $44,180 | $62,220 | $90,210 |
Bridgeport | $46,460 | $70,880 | $101,810 |
New Haven | $33,150 | $59,150 | $99,480 |
DELAWARE
Median Salary: $51,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $36,300
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $68,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 15%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Wilmington | $35,760 | $49,080 | $64,630 |
Dover | $36,310 | $51,710 | $79,210 |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Median Salary: $64,000
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $41,500
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $101,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 15%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Washington DC | $38,190 | $59,880 | $86,020 |
FLORIDA
Median Salary: $47,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $29,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $73,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 28%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 290
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Miami | $30,340 | $48,270 | $78,020 |
Orlando | $37,410 | $49,440 | $108,600 |
Tampa | $27,640 | $43,450 | $70,380 |
Jacksonville | $31,500 | $46,950 | $64,590 |
GEORGIA
Median Salary: $45,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $31,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $71,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 22%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 190
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Atlanta | $32,270 | $46,840 | $73,800 |
Augusta | $32,940 | $51,340 | $78,690 |
HAWAII
Median Salary: $60,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $34,100
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $81,300
2014-2024 Job Growth: 16%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 40
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Honolulu | $34,200 | $62,040 | $83,230 |
IDAHO
Median Salary: $50,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $33,500
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $74,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 25%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 310
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Boise | $37,460 | $50,110 | $76,770 |
Idaho Falls | $24,840 | $44,430 | $62,420 |
ILLINOIS
Median Salary: $55,000
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $32,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $80,000
2014-2024 Job Growth: 13%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 170
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Chicago | $33,960 | $58,700 | $81,190 |
Rockford | $39,860 | $58,210 | $80,160 |
INDIANA
Median Salary: $43,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $29,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $72,100
2014-2024 Job Growth: 22%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 180
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Indianapolis | $30,070 | $47,370 | $76,590 |
South Bend | $27,650 | $46,010 | $63,830 |
Fort Wayne | $26,710 | $33,750 | $55,140 |
IOWA
Median Salary: $45,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $29,300
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $62,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 17%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 60
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Des Moines | $37,690 | $50,540 | $64,000 |
Cedar Rapids | $27,170 | $36,420 | $56,190 |
KANSAS
Median Salary: $47,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $28,400
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $68,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 11%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 40
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Wichita | $32,990 | $48,760 | $70,830 |
Kansas City | $34,880 | $52,150 | $71,840 |
KENTUCKY
Median Salary: $45,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $29,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $61,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 37%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 110
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Louisville | $33,260 | $47,910 | $62,080 |
Lexington | $32,920 | $46,810 | $60,730 |
LOUISIANA
Median Salary: $47,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $32,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $68,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 14%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 80
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
New Orleans | $36,330 | $47,360 | $63,940 |
Baton Rouge | $32,420 | $45,910 | $64,660 |
Lafayette | $33,370 | $47,050 | $65,910 |
MAINE
Median Salary: $48,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $38,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $62,800
2014-2024 Job Growth: 10%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 30
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Portland | $35,260 | $49,380 | $66,600 |
Lewiston | $39,200 | $50,170 | $60,430 |
MARYLAND
Median Salary: $54,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $30,300
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $77,300
2014-2024 Job Growth: 25%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 210
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Baltimore | $33,600 | $56,550 | $77,970 |
Frederick | $39,990 | $59,170 | $80,900 |
MASSACHUSETTS
Median Salary: $52,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $31,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $77,000
2014-2024 Job Growth: 4%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 340
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Boston | $32,280 | $52,200 | $77,800 |
Worcester | $29,420 | $55,190 | $73,950 |
Springfield | $38,490 | $59,430 | $80,750 |
MICHIGAN
Median Salary: $52,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $35,400
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $75,800
2014-2024 Job Growth: 15%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 250
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Detroit | $34,320 | $51,340 | $77,260 |
Grand Rapids | $35,790 | $54,160 | $74,350 |
MINNESOTA
Median Salary: $55,000
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $37,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $75,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 13%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 100
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Minneapolis - St. Paul | $38,120 | $56,060 | $75,940 |
Rochester | $50,000 | $63,200 | $80,120 |
MISSISSIPPI
Median Salary: $44,000
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $28,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $67,100
2014-2024 Job Growth: 16%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 80
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Jackson | $28,590 | $44,090 | $64,360 |
Gulfport | $27,860 | $48,290 | $68,380 |
MISSOURI
Median Salary: $45,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $27,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $68,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 17%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 210
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
St. Louis | $28,980 | $45,040 | $69,710 |
Kansas City | $34,880 | $52,150 | $71,840 |
MONTANA
Median Salary: $44,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $29,500
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $66,400
2014-2024 Job Growth: 24%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Billings | $39,880 | $49,640 | $62,360 |
Missoula | $33,600 | $45,670 | $64,110 |
NEBRASKA
Median Salary: $43,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $29,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $60,900
2014-2024 Job Growth: 13%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 40
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Omaha | $31,710 | $43,890 | $61,630 |
Lincoln | $29,140 | $45,840 | $60,970 |
NEVADA
Median Salary: $59,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $41,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $83,800
2014-2024 Job Growth: 16%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Las Vegas | $43,870 | $60,040 | $85,990 |
Reno | $35,070 | $57,350 | $75,960 |
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Median Salary: $57,000
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $37,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $75,400
2014-2024 Job Growth: 19%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Manchester | $33,080 | $56,590 | $73,630 |
Nashua | $36,790 | $55,800 | $85,240 |
NEW JERSEY
Median Salary: $59,000
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $43,300
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $77,800
2014-2024 Job Growth: 15%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 130
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Newark | $44,310 | $61,200 | $80,230 |
Trenton | $43,970 | $57,320 | $75,920 |
NEW MEXICO
Median Salary: $48,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $29,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $67,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 20%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 50
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Albuquerque | $35,780 | $51,730 | $70,790 |
Las Cruces | $36,520 | $53,560 | $81,300 |
NEW YORK
Median Salary: $56,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $36,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $81,000
2014-2024 Job Growth: 26%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 650
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
New York City | $40,330 | $59,980 | $85,570 |
Buffalo | $32,130 | $42,140 | $65,790 |
Rochester | $23,310 | $48,460 | $62,160 |
Albany | $37,080 | $50,810 | $69,150 |
NORTH CAROLINA
Median Salary: $49,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $34,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $65,300
2014-2024 Job Growth: 23%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 180
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Charlotte | $38,980 | $51,480 | $70,830 |
Raleigh | $33,250 | $54,790 | $63,440 |
Greensboro | $34,790 | $46,090 | $72,250 |
Winston - Salem | $33,990 | $46,370 | $61,200 |
NORTH DAKOTA
Median Salary: $47,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $34,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $60,300
2014-2024 Job Growth: 18%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Fargo | $33,860 | $45,130 | $57,600 |
Bismarck | $35,320 | $47,600 | $62,020 |
OHIO
Median Salary: $54,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $39,600
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $68,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 17%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 280
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Cleveland | $44,810 | $56,780 | $69,190 |
Columbus | $39,930 | $50,540 | $71,520 |
Cincinnati | $36,090 | $54,550 | $73,990 |
Dayton | $35,530 | $48,500 | $62,840 |
OKLAHOMA
Median Salary: $38,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $19,300
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $68,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 19%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 90
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Oklahoma City | $19,600 | $41,230 | $71,520 |
Tulsa | $23,490 | $39,100 | $73,600 |
OREGON
Median Salary: $63,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $44,100
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $86,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 15%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 60
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Portland | $45,380 | $66,660 | $93,640 |
Salem | $41,330 | $57,400 | $84,310 |
PENNSYLVANIA
Median Salary: $48,200
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $31,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $68,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 17%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 340
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Philadelphia | $34,800 | $51,820 | $73,550 |
Pittsburgh | $33,820 | $49,070 | $63,260 |
Harrisburg | $26,340 | $44,140 | $63,320 |
Allentown | $34,200 | $48,930 | $68,050 |
RHODE ISLAND
Salary Data Not Available
2014-2024 Job Growth: 11%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SOUTH CAROLINA
Median Salary: $47,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $28,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $73,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 22%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 100
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Greenville | $32,800 | $49,040 | $72,320 |
Columbia | $26,300 | $39,400 | $60,650 |
Charleston | $41,200 | $60,530 | $86,110 |
SOUTH DAKOTA
Median Salary: $38,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $28,600
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $56,300
2014-2024 Job Growth: 9%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Sioux Falls | $33,480 | $45,070 | $63,570 |
Rapid City | $32,040 | $40,880 | $54,800 |
TENNESSEE
Median Salary: $50,800
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $29,600
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $75,800
2014-2024 Job Growth: 31%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 180
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Nashville | $34,590 | $57,590 | $77,970 |
Memphis | $29,070 | $53,360 | $78,300 |
Knoxville | $28,880 | $44,800 | $61,580 |
Chattanooga | $28,160 | $46,640 | $73,370 |
TEXAS
Median Salary: $54,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $33,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $77,300
2014-2024 Job Growth: 32%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 550
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Dallas - Ft. Worth | $36,220 | $56,270 | $81,440 |
Houston | $30,530 | $57,440 | $79,060 |
San Antonio | $38,420 | $56,890 | $74,410 |
Austin | $40,000 | $54,240 | $72,980 |
UTAH
Median Salary: $54,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $32,500
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $77,100
2014-2024 Job Growth: 37%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 70
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Salt Lake City | $40,460 | $57,060 | $78,260 |
Ogden | $40,430 | $54,190 | $79,960 |
VERMONT
Median Salary: $46,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $33,300
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $67,100
2014-2024 Job Growth: 12%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Burlington | $32,820 | $39,440 | $64,770 |
VIRGINIA
Median Salary: $53,800
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $35,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $75,900
2014-2024 Job Growth: 18%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 100
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Virginia Beach | $38,140 | $57,580 | $76,350 |
Richmond | $36,330 | $50,820 | $74,120 |
WASHINGTON
Median Salary: $58,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $36,600
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $85,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 18%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 170
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Seattle | $35,360 | $60,040 | $86,850 |
Spokane | $34,480 | $55,070 | $91,070 |
WEST VIRGINIA
Median Salary: $44,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $24,300
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $65,300
2014-2024 Job Growth: 13%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 30
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Huntington | $31,520 | $47,110 | $61,780 |
Charleston | $28,600 | $45,350 | $61,080 |
WISCONSIN
Median Salary: $49,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $34,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $68,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 10%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 100
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Milwaukee | $34,220 | $48,150 | $70,330 |
Madison | $38,810 | $50,660 | $69,240 |
WYOMING
Median Salary: $48,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $29,300
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $73,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 17%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 10