# How do I find rough estimates on incomes for different jobs (preferrably by state)? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [January 14, 2003, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-rough-estimates-on-incomes-for-different-jobs-preferrably-by-state/148454 "2003-01-14T03:00:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![clayton\_e](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c57346/32.png) [@clayton\_e](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clayton_e)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2003, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-rough-estimates-on-incomes-for-different-jobs-preferrably-by-state/148454/1 "2003-01-14T03:00:50Z")
I need some rough information to plot differences in pay for similar jobs from one region to another. Does anyone have any ideas where I could find something to find such information? (disclaimer: Not homework, as many would assume. trying to help a friend with job choices in a few areas he is thinking of moving) ---
**Author:** ![Fatman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d2c977/32.png) [@Fatman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fatman)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2003, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-rough-estimates-on-incomes-for-different-jobs-preferrably-by-state/148454/2 "2003-01-14T03:19:26Z")
For at IT (Information Technology) job visit: > **[Welcome to Dilbert](https://dilbert.com/)** > > The Official Dilbert Website featuring Scott Adams Dilbert strips, animation, mashups and more starring Dilbert, Dogbert, Wally, The Pointy Haired Boss, Alice, Asok, Dogberts New Ruling Class and more. Yep, that is the dolbert comic web site. ---
**Author:** ![sunfish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/96bed5/32.png) [@sunfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sunfish)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2003, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-rough-estimates-on-incomes-for-different-jobs-preferrably-by-state/148454/3 "2003-01-14T03:19:44Z")
You might want to have a look at [http://www.salary.com](http://www.salary.com) - it has all sorts of useful info on jobs & salaries by location. ---
**Author:** ![Fatman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/d2c977/32.png) [@Fatman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fatman)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2003, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-rough-estimates-on-incomes-for-different-jobs-preferrably-by-state/148454/4 "2003-01-14T03:22:30Z")
For at IT (Information Technology) job visit: > **[Welcome to Dilbert](https://dilbert.com/)** > > The Official Dilbert Website featuring Scott Adams Dilbert strips, animation, mashups and more starring Dilbert, Dogbert, Wally, The Pointy Haired Boss, Alice, Asok, Dogberts New Ruling Class and more. Yep, that is the Dilbert comic web site. ---
**Author:** ![clayton\_e](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c57346/32.png) [@clayton\_e](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clayton_e)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2003, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-rough-estimates-on-incomes-for-different-jobs-preferrably-by-state/148454/5 "2003-01-14T03:42:37Z")
Weird… Double JUMP post… And thanks for the links. ---
**Author:** ![Eva\_Luna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e495f1/32.png) [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2003, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-rough-estimates-on-incomes-for-different-jobs-preferrably-by-state/148454/6 "2003-01-14T05:14:51Z")
Try the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. I’ll try to remember to post a link at work tomorrow; I have some stuff bookmarked. ---
**Author:** ![MysteryFellow63427](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e4f/32.png) [@MysteryFellow63427](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysteryFellow63427)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2003, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-rough-estimates-on-incomes-for-different-jobs-preferrably-by-state/148454/7 "2003-01-14T05:40:18Z")
There appears to be a wealth of statistics at the [Bureau of Labor’s Statistics Data Page](http://www.bls.gov/data/home.htm).