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
See full breakdown → Tech Software Engineer
$60/hr $124,200/yr median
See full breakdown → Education Teacher
$30/hr $62,360/yr median
See full breakdown → Finance Accountant
$37/hr $77,250/yr median
See full breakdown → Trades Truck Driver
$23/hr $47,130/yr median
See full breakdown → Trades Electrician
$30/hr $61,590/yr median
See full breakdown → 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.
For your exact take-home based on your actual salary and state, use the salary to hourly calculator.