14 Categories 2026 Data

Career Field Categories

Compare pay across 14 broad career fields — from technology and healthcare to trades and education.

All Fields

14 Job Categories

CategoryRolesAvg MedianTop Earner
Technology20$144,575AI Engineer ($197,500)
Healthcare15$143,246Surgeon ($419,000)
Finance10$147,400Chief Financial Officer ($383,500)
Business & Management10$168,150CEO (Mid-Market) ($509,200)
Engineering8$121,600Petroleum Engineer ($157,000)
Education6$86,866College Professor ($116,800)
Legal4$154,500Corporate Lawyer ($230,300)
Creative & Media8$74,575Art Director ($113,500)
Sales3$130,133Sales Engineer ($157,000)
Skilled Trades8$72,500Construction Manager ($119,100)
Public Service3$71,033Police Officer ($81,100)
Administrative2$46,050Administrative Assistant ($49,300)
Hospitality2$73,150Hotel Manager ($78,600)
Real Estate1$69,300Real Estate Agent ($69,300)