Flagship Index

SalaryScope Economic Intelligence Dashboard

A single composite score combining compensation strength, workforce health, future opportunity, and economic mobility across North America.

SalaryScope Economic Index

57

Moderate Opportunity

Workforce Health Index

63

Moderate Market

Future Opportunity

40

Elite

Career Resilience

77

Composite

What the Economic Index measures

The SalaryScope Economic Index is a 0–100 composite that blends Compensation Strength, Career Opportunity, Economic Mobility, Industry Outlook, Workforce Demand, and Future Resilience. It is published at the national, metro, occupation, and industry levels.

How to read the bands

  • Elite Opportunity (85+) — top-tier pay, demand, and mobility.
  • High Opportunity (65–84) — strong wages with solid runway.
  • Moderate Opportunity (50–64) — stable but slower compounding.
  • Emerging Opportunity (35–49) — building demand or in transition.

Top opportunity cities

Tech • Semiconductors • Remote-friendly

Research Triangle • Biotech • Affordability

Healthcare HQs • Migration inflow

Aerospace • Renewables • Quality of life

Semiconductors • Logistics

Finance ops • Healthcare

EV manufacturing • Insurance

Fintech • Outdoor lifestyle

Industry outlook

Technology+18% / 5yr

Disruption: High (AI native)

Healthcare+15% / 5yr

Disruption: Medium

Finance+9% / 5yr

Disruption: High (automation)

Energy+12% / 5yr

Disruption: High (transition)

Manufacturing+11% / 5yr

Disruption: High (robotics)

Construction+8% / 5yr

Disruption: Low

Disruption: High (autonomy)

Education+5% / 5yr

Disruption: Medium

Emerging careers

AI$160k–$320k

AI$200k–$500k

AI$170k–$320k

AI$120k–$220k

Green Energy$55k–$95k

Green Energy$60k–$95k

Green Energy$120k–$220k

Green Energy$60k–$110k