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Entry-level occupations — no prior experience and at most some college — ranked with extra weight on how many openings exist.

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How this ranking is scored
score = .30·pay + .20·growth + .40·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN PAY
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$35,800
+17.0%
4.3M
765,800
100
02
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$31,200
+6.1%
3.9M
904,300
87
03
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$35,410
-0.5%
3.9M
555,800
79
04
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$37,330
+8.5%
2.8M
472,300
68
05
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$32,880
-9.9%
3.1M
542,600
66
06
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential · 53-7062
$40,240
+1.5%
3M
384,300
65
07
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent · 43-4051
$44,770
-5.5%
2.6M
341,700
59
08
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award · 53-3032
$58,640
+4.0%
2.1M
237,600
56
09
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent · 43-9061
$45,010
-6.7%
2.5M
282,400
56
10
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential · 35-3031
$35,230
-0.7%
2.3M
456,700
53
11
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$64,120
+49.9%
9,980
2,300
53
12
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential · 37-2011
$36,840
+2.0%
2.2M
351,300
52
13
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree · 53-2021
$148,080
+1.2%
22,510
2,200
49
14
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent · 41-3091
$69,990
+3.1%
1.3M
123,000
45
15
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$53,140
+42.1%
31,350
4,100
45
16
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent · 43-6014
$47,540
-1.6%
1.7M
202,800
44
17
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent · 49-9071
$49,590
+3.8%
1.5M
159,800
44
18
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award · 53-2012
$123,220
+5.1%
47,630
6,600
44
19
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent · 41-4012
$72,080
+0.3%
1.2M
114,800
44
20
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree · 29-2032
$96,590
+13.0%
90,160
5,800
41
21
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award · 31-1131
$42,260
+2.3%
1.4M
204,100
40
22
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · High school diploma or equivalent · 51-8011
$122,890
-15.3%
5,150
400
40
23
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree · 29-1292
$98,100
+7.0%
222,740
15,300
40
24
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree · 43-3031
$50,670
-5.8%
1.4M
170,000
40
25
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2111
$63,190
+9.5%
757,220
81,000
39
Showing top 25 of 474 scored occupations — show all 474show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN PAY
Growth
Score
26
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$109,910
+5.0%
39
27
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,520
+16.1%
39
28
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$47,120
+7.3%
39
29
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$68,380
+22.0%
38
30
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,650
-0.1%
38
31
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,210
+3.1%
38
32
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,320
+6.6%
37
33
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,690
+12.5%
37
34
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance · Postsecondary nondegree award
$97,150
+8.1%
37
35
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$82,280
+12.1%
37
36
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$72,300
+19.2%
37
37
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$36,780
-1.5%
36
38
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,860
+7.3%
36
39
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
$110,240
-7.7%
36
40
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$105,310
+1.9%
36
41
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$101,370
+3.0%
35
42
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,730
-3.2%
35
43
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,020
+0.4%
34
44
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,580
+4.5%
34
45
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,040
-11.2%
34
46
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,930
+4.2%
33
47
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,400
+2.6%
33
48
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,160
+18.4%
33
49
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$80,110
+4.3%
32
50
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$82,890
+8.1%
32
51
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,280
+8.2%
32
52
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$68,020
+14.7%
32
53
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$39,150
+3.6%
32
54
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,710
-2.8%
32
55
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,010
+8.1%
32
56
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$84,890
+6.1%
32
57
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$61,860
-3.7%
31
58
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,100
+1.7%
31
59
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,800
+4.5%
31
60
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,230
+3.0%
31
61
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,460
+1.7%
31
62
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,620
+4.2%
31
63
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$68,120
+12.8%
31
64
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,450
+15.4%
31
65
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,870
+4.0%
31
66
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,280
+3.7%
30
67
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,000
-5.1%
30
68
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,380
+3.4%
30
69
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,850
+3.6%
30
70
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$61,660
+12.9%
29
71
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,990
+8.5%
29
72
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,160
+11.9%
29
73
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,820
-8.8%
29
74
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,570
+19.8%
29
75
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$46,420
+1.1%
29
76
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$34,340
+5.9%
28
77
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$76,220
+1.8%
28
78
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,010
0.0%
28
79
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,260
-7.7%
28
80
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$35,510
+0.4%
28
81
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,510
+5.8%
28
82
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,070
+10.4%
28
83
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,620
+2.2%
27
84
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$78,350
+1.5%
27
85
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,320
-3.4%
27
86
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$78,190
+0.6%
27
87
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,890
+0.2%
27
88
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,280
+3.4%
27
89
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,310
+3.0%
27
90
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,750
+6.4%
27
91
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,000
+1.1%
27
92
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,300
+4.3%
27
93
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,930
+6.4%
26
94
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,070
+6.4%
26
95
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,770
+2.4%
26
96
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$63,520
+8.6%
26
97
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,550
+11.0%
26
98
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,620
+2.7%
26
99
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,560
+8.5%
26
100
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,570
0.0%
26
101
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,750
+2.2%
26
102
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,720
+11.4%
26
103
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$66,150
+4.1%
26
104
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,650
-1.8%
26
105
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,340
+1.3%
26
106
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,650
+4.5%
26
107
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,330
-3.1%
26
108
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,120
-6.1%
26
109
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,240
-8.2%
26
110
Roof Bolters, Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,540
-34.2%
25
111
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$66,710
+5.5%
25
112
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,940
-7.8%
25
113
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,800
+5.1%
25
114
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$67,820
+4.7%
25
115
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$76,870
-5.6%
25
116
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,770
+8.8%
25
117
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$55,690
+10.1%
25
118
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,320
-1.3%
25
119
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,850
+11.3%
25
120
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,090
-0.8%
25
121
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,410
-2.4%
25
122
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$73,900
+1.1%
25
123
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$33,980
+6.3%
25
124
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$60,550
-3.5%
25
125
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$56,460
+9.5%
25
126
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,510
0.0%
25
127
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,170
-11.1%
25
128
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,050
+4.3%
25
129
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,000
+11.5%
25
130
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,360
+12.1%
24
131
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,780
+4.4%
24
132
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,140
+7.1%
24
133
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
$74,500
-22.3%
24
134
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,790
+3.6%
24
135
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,430
+10.9%
24
136
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$72,110
-1.2%
24
137
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,070
+1.6%
24
138
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,530
+2.8%
24
139
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,260
+8.5%
24
140
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$55,440
+5.9%
24
141
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,130
-1.7%
24
142
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$71,550
-6.5%
24
143
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,750
0.0%
24
144
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,990
+2.0%
24
145
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,120
+1.7%
24
146
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$71,240
+0.8%
24
147
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$62,280
+3.5%
24
148
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,420
-0.3%
24
149
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,800
+2.4%
24
150
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,950
+2.1%
24
151
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,720
+0.6%
23
152
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,380
+9.1%
23
153
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,220
+4.5%
23
154
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$38,140
+4.1%
23
155
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,040
+3.3%
23
156
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,700
+10.0%
23
157
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$58,930
+4.2%
23
158
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,840
+1.0%
23
159
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,120
+3.2%
23
160
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,890
-4.2%
23
161
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$57,020
+1.8%
23
162
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,390
+3.7%
23
163
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,550
+6.0%
23
164
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$70,130
-6.1%
23
165
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,640
+3.2%
23
166
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,920
+0.2%
23
167
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,830
+3.1%
23
168
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,290
+5.2%
23
169
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,820
-6.4%
23
170
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,770
-6.0%
22
171
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,500
-0.4%
22
172
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$68,270
+0.1%
22
173
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,340
+4.7%
22
174
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,970
+4.6%
22
175
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$49,400
+3.8%
22
176
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$41,300
+3.2%
22
177
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$68,060
-4.6%
22
178
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,100
+3.3%
22
179
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$58,870
+4.3%
22
180
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,920
+4.5%
22
181
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,850
+4.6%
22
182
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,700
0.0%
22
183
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,750
-9.5%
22
184
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,980
-2.9%
22
185
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,770
+2.6%
22
186
Watch and Clock Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,230
-1.1%
22
187
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$42,100
+11.1%
22
188
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,380
-14.5%
22
189
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,050
-10.8%
22
190
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,090
+3.7%
22
191
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$57,660
+4.1%
22
192
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,600
+6.6%
22
193
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,080
+3.3%
22
194
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,020
-6.5%
22
195
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,880
+7.6%
22
196
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,470
+1.6%
22
197
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,240
+4.5%
21
198
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,260
-16.7%
21
199
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,280
-5.4%
21
200
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,850
+4.2%
21
201
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,130
-3.5%
21
202
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,890
+1.6%
21
203
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$37,450
+2.0%
21
204
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,290
+6.9%
21
205
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,040
+3.5%
21
206
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,650
+2.0%
21
207
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,790
+5.6%
21
208
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,790
-2.1%
21
209
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$55,090
+4.0%
21
210
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$30,890
-13.5%
21
211
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$63,520
-6.9%
21
212
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,870
-5.4%
21
213
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,360
+3.9%
21
214
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$35,830
+3.9%
21
215
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,210
+1.0%
21
216
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,260
+3.0%
21
217
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$37,290
+6.7%
21
218
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,230
+5.6%
21
219
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,700
+3.0%
21
220
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,850
-2.8%
21
221
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,570
-5.8%
21
222
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$61,810
+0.6%
21
223
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,470
-8.4%
21
224
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,470
+5.1%
21
225
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,560
+4.1%
21
226
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,340
-18.2%
21
227
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,230
+2.4%
20
228
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,390
+2.3%
20
229
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,920
+1.2%
20
230
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,750
-10.2%
20
231
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,330
+6.7%
20
232
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
$52,140
+5.3%
20
233
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$32,150
+3.4%
20
234
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,620
-17.5%
20
235
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,130
+4.8%
20
236
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,400
+5.9%
20
237
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$55,010
+3.1%
20
238
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,150
+8.7%
20
239
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,340
+3.2%
20
240
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$58,780
+1.3%
20
241
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,600
+0.3%
20
242
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,290
-16.9%
20
243
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$34,810
+0.2%
20
244
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$37,160
+5.6%
20
245
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,430
+3.5%
20
246
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,280
+3.7%
20
247
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,340
-0.9%
20
248
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,570
-2.8%
20
249
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,960
+3.3%
20
250
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,250
+4.9%
20
251
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,170
+6.2%
20
252
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,230
-3.7%
19
253
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,200
+8.2%
19
254
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,010
+1.4%
19
255
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,580
+5.3%
19
256
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,030
-12.9%
19
257
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,680
+2.5%
19
258
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,690
-10.7%
19
259
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$49,690
+0.9%
19
260
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,630
+4.3%
19
261
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$49,120
+3.8%
19
262
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$41,730
+7.7%
19
263
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$38,630
+3.1%
19
264
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,830
+1.4%
19
265
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$47,980
+4.6%
19
266
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,910
+3.5%
19
267
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,020
-2.3%
19
268
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,000
-24.4%
19
269
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,760
+7.0%
19
270
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
+6.4%
19
271
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,700
-3.3%
19
272
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,990
+5.9%
19
273
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,390
-3.0%
19
274
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,990
+2.6%
19
275
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,250
+0.7%
19
276
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$51,520
+2.3%
19
277
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$48,740
+4.4%
19
278
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,600
-2.2%
19
279
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,160
+2.2%
19
280
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,360
+3.0%
19
281
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,120
+8.1%
19
282
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$31,200
-1.5%
18
283
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$38,300
+5.5%
18
284
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,070
+3.7%
18
285
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,260
+2.9%
18
286
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$53,350
+1.5%
18
287
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,500
-0.2%
18
288
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
$56,450
-1.1%
18
289
Model Makers, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,550
-4.5%
18
290
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,890
+5.4%
18
291
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$54,560
-3.2%
18
292
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,390
+2.8%
18
293
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,880
+4.2%
18
294
Animal Breeders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,130
+2.4%
18
295
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,030
+3.7%
18
296
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,330
+7.2%
18
297
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$50,440
+2.6%
18
298
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,630
+3.6%
18
299
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$44,160
+5.7%
18
300
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,670
-7.8%
18
301
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$55,290
-12.4%
18
302
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,710
-21.1%
18
303
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,340
+3.8%
18
304
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,430
-2.3%
18
305
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$50,610
-7.1%
18
306
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,270
-6.3%
18
307
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,030
-10.5%
18
308
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,330
-12.1%
18
309
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,710
+5.7%
18
310
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,040
+3.0%
18
311
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,880
+2.5%
18
312
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,610
-4.3%
18
313
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$33,580
+5.8%
18
314
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,240
+3.8%
18
315
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$43,350
+0.6%
18
316
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,390
+3.2%
18
317
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,110
+0.5%
18
318
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,360
+4.9%
18
319
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$46,960
+2.5%
18
320
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,450
+1.0%
18
321
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,660
+3.9%
17
322
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,330
-16.3%
17
323
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,650
+3.8%
17
324
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$43,780
+4.5%
17
325
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,990
-6.8%
17
326
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,540
-5.5%
17
327
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,180
-0.5%
17
328
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,920
-11.6%
17
329
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,680
+5.3%
17
330
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,800
-14.4%
17
331
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,580
-8.7%
17
332
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,720
+1.2%
17
333
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$35,840
+6.4%
17
334
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,780
-8.1%
17
335
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,710
+5.7%
17
336
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,720
-15.1%
17
337
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
+2.0%
17
338
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$42,670
+4.4%
17
339
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,540
+2.5%
17
340
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,860
+2.4%
17
341
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,100
-7.3%
17
342
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,450
+5.1%
17
343
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,350
-3.8%
17
344
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,320
-8.3%
17
345
Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,640
+1.2%
17
346
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,810
-4.7%
17
347
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,180
+6.0%
17
348
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$35,660
-3.3%
17
349
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$41,800
+4.3%
17
350
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,620
-13.6%
17
351
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,530
+3.6%
17
352
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,140
-8.3%
17
353
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,610
-4.7%
17
354
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,990
+5.1%
17
355
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,660
+1.8%
17
356
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$47,810
-0.9%
17
357
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$50,340
-9.6%
17
358
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,280
-36.1%
17
359
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,840
-4.7%
17
360
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,740
-1.4%
17
361
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,080
-6.2%
16
362
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,680
-1.6%
16
363
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$49,000
-4.1%
16
364
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$38,100
+3.6%
16
365
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$46,080
+2.1%
16
366
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,650
+3.3%
16
367
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,060
-7.8%
16
368
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$46,170
-17.2%
16
369
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,690
-14.6%
16
370
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,550
-12.0%
16
371
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$44,040
+2.5%
16
372
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,300
+6.4%
16
373
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,540
-2.5%
16
374
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,690
+5.5%
16
375
Patternmakers, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,630
-5.0%
16
376
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,920
-9.0%
16
377
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,670
-13.2%
16
378
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,030
-18.9%
16
379
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,420
+1.4%
16
380
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,750
-12.8%
16
381
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,080
-19.6%
16
382
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$40,140
+1.0%
16
383
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,630
+2.3%
16
384
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,380
-4.8%
16
385
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,150
-12.0%
16
386
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,460
+1.0%
16
387
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,570
-2.3%
16
388
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,220
-6.3%
16
389
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,450
-2.9%
16
390
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,420
-13.6%
16
391
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,110
-25.9%
16
392
Models · No formal educational credential
$48,470
-0.5%
16
393
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,720
+4.7%
16
394
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,580
-6.8%
16
395
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,150
+3.0%
16
396
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$47,550
-10.5%
16
397
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$40,130
+2.2%
16
398
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,730
-1.7%
16
399
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,070
-8.9%
16
400
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,340
-25.9%
15
401
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,290
+3.3%
15
402
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,210
+4.1%
15
403
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,340
-1.8%
15
404
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,600
-15.9%
15
405
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,730
-1.5%
15
406
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$44,810
+0.6%
15
407
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,350
-1.1%
15
408
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,800
-5.6%
15
409
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,910
-0.4%
15
410
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,950
-9.5%
15
411
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,380
-1.8%
15
412
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,330
-0.7%
15
413
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,670
+0.2%
15
414
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,950
+2.3%
15
415
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,960
-13.6%
15
416
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$40,470
+2.3%
15
417
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,540
-3.3%
15
418
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,460
+2.3%
15
419
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,770
-0.6%
15
420
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,530
-4.4%
15
421
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$41,600
+1.4%
15
422
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,850
+2.3%
14
423
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,590
+0.6%
14
424
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,160
+2.5%
14
425
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$37,640
+2.5%
14
426
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,680
-4.7%
14
427
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$32,600
+5.5%
14
428
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,290
-16.1%
14
429
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,310
-0.7%
14
430
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$42,420
-3.4%
14
431
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,680
+3.1%
14
432
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,780
-2.3%
14
433
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$41,220
-13.0%
14
434
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$35,880
-5.6%
14
435
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,240
+2.8%
14
436
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$42,660
-21.2%
14
437
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$39,320
-0.1%
14
438
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,410
-4.9%
14
439
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$41,640
-4.5%
14
440
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$32,910
+1.2%
14
441
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,960
-15.2%
14
442
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,280
-6.6%
14
443
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$36,670
-10.8%
14
444
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,740
-27.5%
14
445
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
$41,380
-10.0%
13
446
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,910
-6.7%
13
447
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,670
-1.0%
13
448
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,610
-2.6%
13
449
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,630
-26.3%
13
450
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,530
-11.2%
13
451
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,640
+3.6%
13
452
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$36,670
-5.0%
13
453
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,680
-0.1%
13
454
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,670
-9.0%
13
455
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,360
-5.9%
13
456
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,100
-2.7%
13
457
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,760
-11.7%
13
458
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,320
-0.6%
13
459
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,080
-1.6%
13
460
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$35,450
-22.1%
12
461
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,180
-10.1%
12
462
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
$38,270
-3.7%
12
463
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,020
-18.1%
12
464
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,580
-5.0%
12
465
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,800
-3.8%
12
466
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,280
-9.4%
12
467
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$36,220
-6.4%
12
468
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$35,730
-5.4%
12
469
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,310
-0.6%
12
470
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,480
-7.0%
12
471
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$35,060
-13.5%
12
472
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,450
-1.3%
12
473
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,650
-3.7%
12
474
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,980
-6.1%
11
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