What Common Jobs Pay
Typical U.S. pay for jobs many experienced workers look for. Figures are national medians from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (opens in a new tab) for May 2025. Half of workers earn more than the median and half earn less.
| Job | Median per year | Median per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Administrator salary | $123,860 | $59.55 |
| Project Manager salary | $102,320 | $49.19 |
| Consultant salary | $101,860 | $48.97 |
| Nurse salary | $97,550 | $46.90 |
| Accountant salary | $83,680 | $40.23 |
| Writer or Editor salary | $76,910 | $36.98 |
| Human Resources Specialist salary | $75,940 | $36.51 |
| Sales Representative salary | $72,080 | $34.65 |
| Teacher salary | $72,040 | Not published |
| IT Support Specialist salary | $61,860 | $29.74 |
| Bookkeeper salary | $50,670 | $24.36 |
| Maintenance Technician salary | $49,590 | $23.84 |
| Administrative Assistant salary | $47,540 | $22.86 |
| Virtual Assistant salary | $47,540 | $22.86 |
| Driver salary | $44,860 | $21.57 |
| Customer Service Representative salary | $44,770 | $21.53 |
| Tutor salary | $43,350 | $20.84 |
| Healthcare Support Worker salary | $42,260 | $20.32 |
| Data Entry Clerk salary | $41,340 | $19.88 |
| Security Officer salary | $38,020 | $18.28 |
| Receptionist salary | $38,010 | $18.27 |
| Retail Associate salary | $35,410 | $17.03 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (opens in a new tab). Updated each year.