Data Studies & Insights

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

Original research powered by official U.S. government data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau, and Department of Education.

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State of US Salaries 2025: What Americans Really Earn

We analyzed 154,264,080 data points to show what Americans really earn in 2025.

8 min read · BLS OEWS 2025
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The 50 Fastest-Growing Salaries in America (2025)

The 50 jobs that got the biggest raises in America this year. #1: Radiologists in Maryland (+498.8%).

6 min read · BLS OEWS 2025 vs 2024
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The 25 Jobs Where Pay DROPPED in 2025

25 jobs where pay actually dropped in 2025. #1 hit: General Internal Medicine Physicians in West Virginia (-69.1%).

5 min read · BLS OEWS 2025 vs 2024
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The Highest-Paying Job in Every State (2025)

Missouri leads with Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $842,800/yr. See every state's #1.

6 min read · BLS OEWS 2025
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Where $100K Goes Furthest: 50 States Ranked (2025)

$100K take-home swings by $8,465 between best and worst state. See the full 2025 ranking.

7 min read · BLS OEWS 2025 + IRS 2024 + State Tax Foundation
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K-12 Teacher Pay by State: 2025 Update

Washington pays K-12 teachers $51,555 more per year than Oklahoma. See the full state ranking.

6 min read · BLS OEWS 2025
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50 Fastest-Growing Salaries in America (2024-2033)

The 50 occupations growing fastest 2023-2033 according to BLS. #1: Wind Turbine Service Technicians (+60.7%, +4,900 new jobs).

6 min read · BLS Employment Projections 2023-2033 + OEWS

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About Our Data Studies

Every study on this page uses exclusively official U.S. government data — not surveys, estimates, or AI-generated content. We analyze raw data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, and Department of Education to surface insights that help Americans make better career and relocation decisions.

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