ALABAMA
Median Salary: $88,800
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $57,600
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $151,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 14%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 100
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Birmingham | $64,750 | $98,400 | $167,900 |
Huntsville | $60,540 | $87,980 | $150,150 |
ALASKA
Median Salary: $107,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $65,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): Over $187,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 13%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 40
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Anchorage | $63,980 | $107,560 | Over $187,200 |
Fairbanks | $86,350 | $111,190 | $123,870 |
ARIZONA
Median Salary: $92,800
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $56,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): Over $187,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 21%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 430
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Phoenix | $58,200 | $92,480 | Over $187,200 |
Tuscon | $51,210 | $91,590 | Over $187,200 |
ARKANSAS
Median Salary: $74,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $44,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $124,800
2014-2024 Job Growth: 16%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 120
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Little Rock | $51,720 | $84,810 | $140,120 |
Fort Smith | $44,440 | $72,030 | $120,870 |
CALIFORNIA
Median Salary: $117,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $56,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): Over $187,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 20%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 1,400
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Los Angeles | $49,800 | $109,500 | $183,080 |
San Francisco Bay | $72,120 | $142,370 | Over $187,200 |
San Diego | $53,250 | $111,290 | $180,190 |
Sacramento | $65,810 | $136,560 | Over $187,200 |
COLORADO
Median Salary: $102,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $63,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $175,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 34%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 240
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Denver | $69,020 | $110,820 | $177,910 |
Colorado Springs | $49,690 | $89,360 | Over $187,200 |
CONNECTICUT
Median Salary: $107,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $69,600
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): Over $187,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 9%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 180
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Hartford | $66,990 | $104,330 | Over $187,200 |
Bridgeport | $72,020 | $108,310 | Over $187,200 |
New Haven | $81,720 | $113,960 | Over $187,200 |
DELAWARE
Median Salary: $102,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $72,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $171,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 14%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 30
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Wilmington | $71,650 | $103,820 | $179,700 |
Dover | $66,810 | $84,410 | $121,370 |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Median Salary: $121,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $74,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): Over $187,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 11%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 70
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Washington DC | $75,670 | $108,150 | $168,220 |
FLORIDA
Median Salary: $99,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $65,400
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $174,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 25%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 610
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Miami | $66,740 | $103,290 | Over $187,200 |
Orlando | $65,590 | $111,190 | Over $187,200 |
Tampa | $66,390 | $100,180 | $174,950 |
Jacksonville | $62,580 | $93,250 | $157,730 |
GEORGIA
Median Salary: $91,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $50,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $157,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 21%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 320
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Atlanta | $49,770 | $97,600 | $165,470 |
Augusta | $54,680 | $86,580 | $150,070 |
HAWAII
Median Salary: $104,200
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $49,500
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $170,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 13%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 50
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Honolulu | $68,030 | $110,100 | $176,670 |
IDAHO
Median Salary: $76,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $45,100
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $123,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 20%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 820
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Boise | $48,180 | $78,880 | $125,440 |
Idaho Falls | $46,470 | $76,120 | $108,170 |
ILLINOIS
Median Salary: $94,800
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $53,400
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $152,900
2014-2024 Job Growth: 7%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 460
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Chicago | $58,360 | $100,220 | $156,570 |
Rockford | $52,960 | $91,630 | $151,580 |
INDIANA
Median Salary: $80,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $48,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $133,000
2014-2024 Job Growth: 20%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 370
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Indianapolis | $51,280 | $86,960 | $158,480 |
South Bend | $52,580 | $75,720 | $117,360 |
Fort Wayne | $46,340 | $80,690 | $150,840 |
IOWA
Median Salary: $73,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $49,400
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $119,000
2014-2024 Job Growth: 16%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 200
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Des Moines | $52,580 | $78,060 | $123,340 |
Cedar Rapids | $47,660 | $72,460 | $111,250 |
KANSAS
Median Salary: $75,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $51,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $125,100
2014-2024 Job Growth: 12%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 110
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Wichita | $51,200 | $73,040 | $118,190 |
Kansas City | $59,480 | $90,600 | $151,370 |
KENTUCKY
Median Salary: $81,200
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $52,500
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $139,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 35%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 300
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Louisville | $54,300 | $84,720 | $142,950 |
Lexington | $57,840 | $93,260 | $141,120 |
LOUISIANA
Median Salary: $81,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $54,100
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $125,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 12%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 110
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
New Orleans | $61,490 | $84,640 | $128,310 |
Baton Rouge | $50,040 | $83,760 | $139,380 |
Lafayette | $52,390 | $81,400 | $121,290 |
MAINE
Median Salary: $82,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $55,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $148,000
2014-2024 Job Growth: 9%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 70
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Portland | $65,170 | $87,890 | $147,990 |
Lewiston | $53,980 | $82,520 | $121,930 |
MARYLAND
Median Salary: $100,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $66,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $160,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 21%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 510
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Baltimore | $64,800 | $96,660 | $174,690 |
Frederick | $81,230 | $105,970 | $158,690 |
MASSACHUSETTS
Median Salary: $100,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $62,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $175,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 8%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 370
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Boston | $67,930 | $107,470 | $186,190 |
Worcester | $55,130 | $91,410 | Over $187,200 |
Springfield | $57,710 | $96,070 | $168,260 |
MICHIGAN
Median Salary: $88,000
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $53,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $157,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 10%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 440
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Detroit | $51,710 | $91,740 | $184,540 |
Grand Rapids | $59,560 | $86,670 | Over $187,200 |
MINNESOTA
Median Salary: $93,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $57,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $154,900
2014-2024 Job Growth: 15%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 260
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Minneapolis - St. Paul | $58,540 | $96,700 | $167,640 |
Rochester | $72,160 | $107,820 | $156,430 |
MISSISSIPPI
Median Salary: $75,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $44,400
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $126,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 13%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 100
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Jackson | $54,140 | $84,500 | $132,550 |
Gulfport | $52,590 | $77,830 | $128,220 |
MISSOURI
Median Salary: $91,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $54,500
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $158,100
2014-2024 Job Growth: 12%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 200
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
St. Louis | $58,200 | $94,850 | $164,670 |
Kansas City | $59,480 | $90,600 | $151,370 |
MONTANA
Median Salary: $80,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $44,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $123,000
2014-2024 Job Growth: 17%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 50
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Billings | $58,380 | $88,700 | $139,670 |
Missoula | $42,090 | $79,800 | $128,830 |
NEBRASKA
Median Salary: $85,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $54,400
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $140,100
2014-2024 Job Growth: 16%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 120
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Omaha | $59,780 | $89,840 | $151,810 |
Lincoln | $52,700 | $85,280 | $131,140 |
NEVADA
Median Salary: $98,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $50,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $155,800
2014-2024 Job Growth: 22%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 100
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Las Vegas | $49,930 | $97,220 | $152,330 |
Reno | $56,900 | $110,570 | $185,300 |
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Median Salary: $93,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $62,100
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $156,100
2014-2024 Job Growth: 17%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 70
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Manchester | $67,440 | $99,170 | $160,950 |
Nashua | $60,480 | $83,980 | $123,140 |
NEW JERSEY
Median Salary: $110,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $81,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $160,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 14%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 390
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Newark | $82,850 | $111,810 | $163,880 |
Trenton | $79,510 | $106,140 | Over $187,200 |
NEW MEXICO
Median Salary: $87,800
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $50,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $159,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 15%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 90
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Albuquerque | $49,700 | $88,940 | $166,130 |
Las Cruces | $58,200 | $93,340 | $181,370 |
NEW YORK
Median Salary: $113,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $70,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): Over $187,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 12%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 1,190
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
New York City | $75,970 | $118,190 | Over $187,200 |
Buffalo | $66,110 | $95,080 | $155,370 |
Rochester | $59,330 | $90,400 | $159,120 |
Albany | $63,500 | $90,860 | $148,930 |
NORTH CAROLINA
Median Salary: $94,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $67,500
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $159,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 22%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 390
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Charlotte | $67,560 | $95,090 | $165,020 |
Raleigh | $65,880 | $93,370 | $158,560 |
Greensboro | $66,920 | $99,980 | $153,520 |
Winston - Salem | $66,670 | $90,260 | $160,700 |
NORTH DAKOTA
Median Salary: $78,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $52,500
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $130,900
2014-2024 Job Growth: 21%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 40
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Fargo | $55,980 | $92,130 | Over $187,200 |
Bismarck | $51,890 | $74,840 | $111,240 |
OHIO
Median Salary: $87,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $60,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $142,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 17%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 700
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Cleveland | $65,270 | $89,180 | $134,250 |
Columbus | $59,430 | $90,490 | $163,700 |
Cincinnati | $64,470 | $93,780 | $149,300 |
Dayton | $63,770 | $90,360 | $141,140 |
OKLAHOMA
Median Salary: $75,800
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $46,300
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $125,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 13%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 240
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Oklahoma City | $45,760 | $76,180 | $136,570 |
Tulsa | $48,790 | $76,730 | $115,580 |
OREGON
Median Salary: $97,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $55,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $179,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 17%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 170
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Portland | $56,750 | $102,180 | Over $187,200 |
Salem | $62,670 | $93,530 | $128,450 |
PENNSYLVANIA
Median Salary: $85,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $51,600
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $151,400
2014-2024 Job Growth: 15%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 570
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Philadelphia | $62,750 | $100,490 | $164,700 |
Pittsburgh | $52,570 | $78,860 | $137,990 |
Harrisburg | $54,480 | $87,660 | Over $187,200 |
Allentown | $48,780 | $84,620 | $139,100 |
RHODE ISLAND
Median Salary: $99,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $67,400
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $181,900
2014-2024 Job Growth: 9%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 50
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Providence | $64,490 | $97,240 | $172,760 |
SOUTH CAROLINA
Median Salary: $81,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $47,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $138,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 15%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 190
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Greenville | $40,010 | $69,440 | $127,990 |
Columbia | $44,640 | $78,840 | $140,850 |
Charleston | $57,800 | $89,710 | $145,030 |
SOUTH DAKOTA
Median Salary: $96,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $65,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $139,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 7%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Sioux Falls | $68,410 | $104,800 | $158,130 |
Rapid City | $61,760 | $103,960 | $132,670 |
TENNESSEE
Median Salary: $80,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $50,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $140,000
2014-2024 Job Growth: 31%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 410
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Nashville | $52,710 | $84,460 | $151,840 |
Memphis | $50,350 | $89,480 | $146,310 |
Knoxville | $47,670 | $73,590 | $126,140 |
Chattanooga | $51,080 | $81,090 | $142,850 |
TEXAS
Median Salary: $91,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $55,100
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $153,800
2014-2024 Job Growth: 29%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 1,070
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Dallas - Ft. Worth | $58,920 | $93,170 | Over $187,200 |
Houston | $54,040 | $101,080 | $159,070 |
San Antonio | $61,620 | $92,590 | $143,230 |
Austin | $54,890 | $89,470 | $129,650 |
UTAH
Median Salary: $90,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $52,600
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $156,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 32%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 150
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Salt Lake City | $57,810 | $94,590 | $166,230 |
Ogden | $52,450 | $84,820 | $141,690 |
VERMONT
Median Salary: $84,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $54,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $153,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 13%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 30
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Burlington | $50,720 | $82,420 | $145,610 |
VIRGINIA
Median Salary: $95,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $59,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $162,000
2014-2024 Job Growth: 18%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 300
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Virginia Beach | $61,710 | $91,250 | $147,110 |
Richmond | $58,050 | $98,970 | Over $187,200 |
WASHINGTON
Median Salary: $102,000
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $62,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): Over $187,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 19%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 300
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Seattle | $65,900 | $109,830 | Over $187,200 |
Spokane | $60,000 | $94,630 | $159,220 |
WEST VIRGINIA
Median Salary: $90,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $55,500
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $162,300
2014-2024 Job Growth: 10%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 40
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Huntington | $54,870 | $92,310 | $145,780 |
Charleston | $52,850 | $94,030 | Over $187,200 |
WISCONSIN
Median Salary: $83,800
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $51,100
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $132,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 9%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 260
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Milwaukee | $49,730 | $86,400 | $143,350 |
Madison | $64,070 | $92,390 | $139,610 |
WYOMING
Median Salary: $85,000
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $55,400
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $133,100
2014-2024 Job Growth: 15%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 30
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Cheyenne | $59,430 | $86,980 | $129,660 |
Casper | $52,630 | $81,760 | $130,410 |