Salary data · BLS May 2025

Compare Two Occupations

Put two jobs side by side: pay range, hourly rate, number of jobs, and — if you choose a state — local pay and take-home after 2026 taxes.

By Work & Money Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 9, 2026

Choose two occupations

Choose two occupations to compare.

Median vs. range. Two jobs with similar medians can have very different ceilings. Look at the 90th percentile if you're planning a long career.
Number of jobs. More jobs usually means more openings and more employers to choose from.
Take-home. With a state chosen, we estimate each median's take-home after 2026 federal and state taxes (single filer, no local tax).
Switching costs. Training time and tuition matter. The career ROI calculator models how long a switch takes to pay back.

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Accessed October 9, 2026.