CareerMatch Research

Career research tools for informed decisions.

CareerMatch Research delivers in-depth insights into today’s job market, including salary data, employment trends, state-by-state rankings, and metro area comparisons. These tools are designed to help you identify high-opportunity careers, understand regional market differences, and evaluate long-term potential with greater clarity. Whether you are entering the workforce, transitioning careers, or planning your next move, we provide the insight needed to move forward with confidence.


What you can explore

National Career Trends Review top-paying occupations and identify careers with strong employment demand across the country.
State-by-State Insights Compare which states offer the best pay, opportunities, and the most active job markets for occupations.
Metro Area Research Explore regional labor market data to see where job titles perform best by employment concentration.
Detailed Career Profiles Review deeper occupational information to support smarter decisions about training, career direction, and long-term planning.

Research with purpose

CareerMatch Research helps turn job market data into practical guidance. Use these tools to compare occupations, identify stronger markets, and better understand where your skills may have the highest value.

Research tools

Choose a tool based on what you want to explore, from broad national rankings to focused state, metro, and occupation-level analysis.

National Job Rankings

National Job Rankings

View the top-paying occupations in the United States and explore the jobs with the largest overall employment base.

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State Job Insights

State Job Insights

Select a state to review top-paying jobs, major employment categories, and regional labor market patterns.

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Metro Area Job Insights

Metro Area Job Insights

Explore salary and employment rankings for specific metro areas and compare regional labor market strength.

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Job Market Areas

Job Market Areas

Select a job title and see the metro areas where it shows strong employment demand and salary potential.

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Job Detail Profiles

Job Detail Profiles

Open a full career profile for a job title, including national averages, leading states, and top metro markets.

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Career Market Explorer

Career Market Explorer

Move from broad rankings to focused analysis by connecting national, state, metro, and occupation-level data.

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