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
Disruption: High (AI native)
Disruption: Medium
Disruption: High (automation)
Disruption: High (transition)
Disruption: High (robotics)
Disruption: Low
Disruption: High (autonomy)
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