ALABAMA
Median Salary: $76,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $34,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $145,400
2014-2024 Job Growth: 11%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 40
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Birmingham | $35,370 | $78,570 | $149,830 |
Huntsville | $31,100 | $89,170 | $147,330 |
ALASKA
Median Salary: $73,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $25,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $108,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 3%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 10
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Anchorage | $24,680 | $66,960 | $132,240 |
Fairbanks | $45,430 | $88,440 | $100,320 |
ARIZONA
Median Salary: $69,200
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $39,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $151,300
2014-2024 Job Growth: 14%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 240
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Phoenix | $38,890 | $70,140 | $152,050 |
Tuscon | $33,720 | $61,210 | $147,230 |
ARKANSAS
Median Salary: $60,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $40,500
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $134,400
2014-2024 Job Growth: 12%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 60
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Little Rock | $43,100 | $59,420 | $109,510 |
Fort Smith | $35,260 | $68,940 | Over $187,200 |
CALIFORNIA
Median Salary: $80,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $40,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $161,400
2014-2024 Job Growth: 15%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 1,660
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Los Angeles | $36,780 | $73,100 | $153,800 |
San Francisco Bay | $48,340 | $94,340 | $179,930 |
San Diego | $37,450 | $65,970 | $129,250 |
Sacramento | $42,210 | $72,610 | $153,940 |
COLORADO
Median Salary: $97,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $41,300
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $174,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 19%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 240
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Denver | $52,330 | $104,420 | Over $187,200 |
Colorado Springs | $35,200 | $79,070 | $138,520 |
CONNECTICUT
Median Salary: $86,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $43,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $165,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 7%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 150
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Hartford | $48,390 | $93,560 | $144,560 |
Bridgeport | $38,530 | $82,940 | Over $187,200 |
New Haven | $43,820 | $79,510 | Over $187,200 |
DELAWARE
Median Salary: $94,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $54,300
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $183,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: -3%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 30
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Wilmington | $52,810 | $94,780 | $183,520 |
Dover | $63,710 | $90,400 | $161,610 |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Median Salary: $72,200
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $38,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $166,300
2014-2024 Job Growth: 8%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 10
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Washington DC | $49,760 | $101,870 | $186,490 |
FLORIDA
Median Salary: $69,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $33,300
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $144,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 16%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 810
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Miami | $32,580 | $75,480 | $156,170 |
Orlando | $34,950 | $64,480 | $136,300 |
Tampa | $32,620 | $63,580 | $148,250 |
Jacksonville | $39,820 | $65,010 | $127,720 |
GEORGIA
Median Salary: $64,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $37,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $143,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 9%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 280
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Atlanta | $39,500 | $66,960 | $143,780 |
Augusta | $30,440 | $47,500 | $121,890 |
HAWAII
Median Salary: $61,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $34,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $96,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 3%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Honolulu | $34,690 | $61,730 | $97,950 |
IDAHO
Median Salary: $58,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $33,100
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $140,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 17%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 500
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Boise | $33,120 | $55,980 | $129,300 |
Idaho Falls | $40,350 | $61,100 | $75,810 |
ILLINOIS
Median Salary: $65,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $32,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $138,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 5%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 560
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Chicago | $31,880 | $63,440 | $137,590 |
Rockford | $39,740 | $69,700 | $145,280 |
INDIANA
Median Salary: $77,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $39,100
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $153,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 8%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 200
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Indianapolis | $41,830 | $81,330 | $164,250 |
South Bend | $50,870 | $89,540 | $135,920 |
Fort Wayne | $36,100 | $79,630 | Over $187,200 |
IOWA
Median Salary: $61,200
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $29,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $115,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 8%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 120
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Des Moines | $27,810 | $60,390 | $119,660 |
Cedar Rapids | $27,720 | $69,100 | $133,250 |
KANSAS
Median Salary: $73,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $42,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $162,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 8%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 100
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Wichita | $40,980 | $68,770 | $125,310 |
Kansas City | $42,690 | $73,020 | $164,400 |
KENTUCKY
Median Salary: $78,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $41,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $149,400
2014-2024 Job Growth: 15%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 140
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Louisville | $47,580 | $90,790 | $153,310 |
Lexington | $35,760 | $64,280 | $111,430 |
LOUISIANA
Median Salary: $76,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $43,500
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $125,000
2014-2024 Job Growth: 4%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 100
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
New Orleans | $50,840 | $86,740 | $147,650 |
Baton Rouge | $34,730 | $69,720 | $125,280 |
Lafayette | $41,190 | $57,900 | $99,980 |
MAINE
Median Salary: $80,200
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $37,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $128,400
2014-2024 Job Growth: -1%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Portland | $34,410 | $66,870 | $127,150 |
Lewiston | $60,230 | $91,060 | Over $187,200 |
MARYLAND
Median Salary: $79,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $39,500
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $169,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 12%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 160
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Baltimore | $37,950 | $81,390 | Over $187,200 |
Frederick | $42,740 | $82,230 | $159,000 |
MASSACHUSETTS
Median Salary: $89,000
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $48,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $161,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 2%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 340
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Boston | $50,770 | $95,210 | $160,080 |
Worcester | $44,860 | $77,750 | $147,430 |
Springfield | $37,870 | $62,190 | $130,710 |
MICHIGAN
Median Salary: $76,700
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $39,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $147,300
2014-2024 Job Growth: 9%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 240
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Detroit | $46,130 | $80,630 | $146,380 |
Grand Rapids | $35,130 | $72,290 | $141,070 |
MINNESOTA
Median Salary: $104,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $48,300
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): Over $187,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 3%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 140
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Minneapolis - St. Paul | $49,000 | $112,390 | Over $187,200 |
Rochester | $52,430 | $74,370 | $109,600 |
MISSISSIPPI
Median Salary: $59,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $31,100
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $121,300
2014-2024 Job Growth: 8%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Jackson | $27,500 | $45,630 | $113,330 |
Gulfport | $32,960 | $64,330 | $124,560 |
MISSOURI
Median Salary: $66,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $33,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $117,900
2014-2024 Job Growth: 5%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 140
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
St. Louis | $35,430 | $66,760 | $120,990 |
Kansas City | $42,690 | $73,020 | $164,400 |
MONTANA
Median Salary: $62,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $24,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): Over $187,200
Job Growth Data Not Available
NEBRASKA
Median Salary: $59,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $33,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $126,100
2014-2024 Job Growth: 6%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 40
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Omaha | $34,800 | $60,010 | $126,700 |
Lincoln | $33,020 | $63,470 | $136,890 |
NEVADA
Median Salary: $72,000
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $33,100
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $124,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 31%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 60
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Las Vegas | $30,640 | $69,120 | $125,030 |
Reno | $38,430 | $77,700 | $120,870 |
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Median Salary: $83,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $40,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $168,500
2014-2024 Job Growth: 8%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 90
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Manchester | $47,710 | $81,570 | $164,650 |
Nashua | $38,820 | $80,930 | Over $187,200 |
NEW JERSEY
Median Salary: $99,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $55,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $185,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 2%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 190
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Newark | $53,370 | $86,710 | $175,950 |
Trenton | $70,510 | $97,330 | $159,270 |
NEW MEXICO
Median Salary: $57,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $39,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $93,800
2014-2024 Job Growth: 3%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 30
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Albuquerque | $40,570 | $58,090 | $91,110 |
NEW YORK
Median Salary: $84,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $44,100
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $157,800
2014-2024 Job Growth: 10%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 430
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
New York City | $55,870 | $96,360 | $167,210 |
Buffalo | $42,020 | $66,250 | $123,560 |
Rochester | $41,940 | $74,910 | $129,690 |
Albany | $29,670 | $75,360 | Over $187,200 |
NORTH CAROLINA
Median Salary: $85,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $43,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $153,400
2014-2024 Job Growth: 12%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 310
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Charlotte | $41,410 | $82,780 | $139,680 |
Raleigh | $51,320 | $95,690 | $156,970 |
Greensboro | $43,390 | $70,600 | $125,530 |
Winston - Salem | $41,480 | $72,820 | $182,020 |
NORTH DAKOTA
Median Salary: $76,800
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $45,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $132,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 0%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Fargo | $44,720 | $73,340 | $125,860 |
Bismarck | $41,700 | $58,090 | Over $187,200 |
OHIO
Median Salary: $68,400
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $35,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $136,000
2014-2024 Job Growth: 6%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 610
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Cleveland | $42,550 | $70,730 | $135,390 |
Columbus | $40,510 | $71,310 | $142,590 |
Cincinnati | $34,220 | $74,090 | $152,650 |
Dayton | $33,000 | $65,620 | $102,630 |
OKLAHOMA
Median Salary: $55,800
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $29,100
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $127,400
2014-2024 Job Growth: 11%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 180
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Oklahoma City | $28,970 | $53,220 | $137,340 |
Tulsa | $32,380 | $58,980 | $122,580 |
OREGON
Median Salary: $71,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $32,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $144,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 17%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 170
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Portland | $32,640 | $70,850 | $147,790 |
Salem | $52,280 | $85,330 | $128,770 |
PENNSYLVANIA
Median Salary: $80,100
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $41,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $175,400
2014-2024 Job Growth: 3%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 250
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Philadelphia | $44,520 | $88,120 | Over $187,200 |
Pittsburgh | $39,620 | $76,700 | $160,930 |
Harrisburg | $34,130 | $62,270 | $112,970 |
Allentown | $52,110 | $93,020 | $154,040 |
RHODE ISLAND
Median Salary: $67,500
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $29,400
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $144,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 6%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Providence | $30,360 | $64,300 | $140,190 |
SOUTH CAROLINA
Median Salary: $66,300
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $31,900
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $133,700
2014-2024 Job Growth: 7%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 100
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Greenville | $30,970 | $54,880 | $116,840 |
Columbia | $34,900 | $88,740 | $162,680 |
Charleston | $37,750 | $70,430 | $138,860 |
SOUTH DAKOTA
Median Salary: $73,000
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $43,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $139,900
2014-2024 Job Growth: 14%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 60
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Sioux Falls | $51,880 | $84,550 | $169,180 |
Rapid City | $52,510 | $67,530 | $123,690 |
TENNESSEE
Median Salary: $68,000
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $35,500
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $129,100
2014-2024 Job Growth: 10%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 310
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Nashville | $32,490 | $65,680 | $127,240 |
Memphis | $39,210 | $69,250 | $125,880 |
Knoxville | $39,190 | $71,370 | $121,290 |
Chattanooga | $34,040 | $72,590 | $140,810 |
TEXAS
Median Salary: $73,200
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $39,000
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $146,000
2014-2024 Job Growth: 21%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 1,100
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Dallas - Ft. Worth | $36,060 | $72,930 | $125,890 |
Houston | $42,020 | $85,370 | $169,730 |
San Antonio | $39,160 | $66,500 | $153,950 |
Austin | $38,070 | $63,820 | $128,070 |
UTAH
Median Salary: $80,800
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $33,600
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $157,100
2014-2024 Job Growth: 33%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 240
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Salt Lake City | $32,380 | $89,940 | $175,660 |
Ogden | $37,890 | $80,740 | $127,630 |
VERMONT
Median Salary: $81,800
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $42,200
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): Over $187,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: 17%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Burlington | $39,380 | $78,800 | $149,560 |
VIRGINIA
Median Salary: $98,200
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $50,600
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $182,300
2014-2024 Job Growth: 8%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 250
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Virginia Beach | $60,590 | $104,720 | $159,710 |
Richmond | $50,970 | $78,840 | $177,610 |
WASHINGTON
Median Salary: $81,800
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $32,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $156,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 24%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 220
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Seattle | $32,960 | $84,650 | $155,070 |
Spokane | $27,070 | $45,500 | $133,800 |
WEST VIRGINIA
Median Salary: $74,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $33,600
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $168,400
2014-2024 Job Growth: -1%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 20
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Huntington | $41,300 | $102,500 | $178,290 |
Charleston | $18,420 | $47,670 | $98,020 |
WISCONSIN
Median Salary: $71,600
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $35,800
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): $139,600
2014-2024 Job Growth: 11%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 130
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Milwaukee | $40,250 | $74,830 | $144,420 |
Madison | $34,900 | $63,780 | $126,090 |
WYOMING
Median Salary: $102,900
Bottom 10% (Entry Level): $41,700
Top 10% (Lots of Experience): Over $187,200
2014-2024 Job Growth: -3%
Projected Annual Job Openings: 10
SALARY BY METRO AREA:
City | Entry Level | Median | Lots of Experience |
Casper | $53,700 | $103,180 | Over $187,200 |