Salary & Hourly Rate by Profession (2026)

See median hourly rates, annual salaries, and after-tax take-home for the most-searched professions in the US. Click any profession for a full breakdown including pay range, state differences, and tax impact.

Healthcare

Registered Nurse

$42/hr $87,480/yr median
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Tech

Software Engineer

$60/hr $124,200/yr median
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Education

Teacher

$30/hr $62,360/yr median
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Finance

Accountant

$37/hr $77,250/yr median
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Trades

Truck Driver

$23/hr $47,130/yr median
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Trades

Electrician

$30/hr $61,590/yr median
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About These Figures

Salary data is based on Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Hourly rates reflect full-time (40 hrs/week, 52 weeks) equivalents. After-tax estimates use 2026 federal tax brackets for a single filer with standard deduction, no state income tax applied.

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