The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($80,923), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,303), and Wholesale Trade ($64,312).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,420), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,051), and Manufacturing ($48,582).