Nmap
Software & technology · O*NET
Nmap is a software tool tracked in the Transaction security and virus protection software category of O*NET's Technology Skills file. It appears in the technology profile of 2 occupations that together employ about 1,567,580 workers, with a median wage of $95,120.
Occupations that use this tool
Occupations whose O*NET technology profile lists Nmap, ranked by employment. Wage and employment are BLS OEWS (national, cross-industry, May 2024) and describe the occupation, not an individual or the tool's own market.
| Occupation | Workers | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Security Management Specialists | 1,128,200 | $81,270 |
| Penetration Testers | 439,380 | $108,970 |
Related tools
Other software in the Transaction security and virus protection software category.
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- McAfee
- Encryption software
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- Metasploit
- Ping Identity
- Virus scanning software
- Anti-spyware software
- Antivirus software
- Norton AntiVirus
- Packet filter software
- Portswigger BurP Suite
- Root kit detection software
- Encoder software
- HP WebInspect
- Honeypot
Sources for this page
Every figure above traces to a named public dataset and the exact release below — not hand-written opinion. See the full methodology for what each measure does and does not mean.
- O*NET 30.3 U.S. Department of Labor / National Center for O*NET Development
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Data compiled June 2, 2026. Figures are estimates, not advice.
Cite this page
Singulariki. "Nmap." Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Built from O*NET 30.3; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://singulariki.com/software/nmap
Singulariki. (2026). Nmap. Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Retrieved June 7, 2026, from https://singulariki.com/software/nmap
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