Best jobs in Alabama

The 25 best-scoring occupations in Alabama, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Alabama How we score
Wages here are local to Alabama (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·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 (local)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Alabama pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$394,550 vs $328,730 · +20.0%
$519,480 vs $496,010 · +4.7%
$392,350 vs $391,490 · +0.2%
$105,750 vs $132,300 · -20.1%
$103,120 vs $120,230 · -14.2%
$305,200 vs $300,080 · +1.7%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
$394,550
+6.4%
—
400
100†
02
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$519,480
+4.1%
130
600
98
03
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$392,350
+3.2%
—
1,300
93†
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$105,750
+40.1%
5,640
29,500
92
05
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$103,120
+33.5%
1,740
23,400
77
06
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$305,200
+4.3%
—
300
76†
07
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$122,730
+28.5%
4,010
16,000
73
08
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$27,840
+17.0%
20,930
765,800
69
09
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$23,700
+6.1%
41,460
904,300
68
10
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$77,080
+4.9%
54,340
189,100
67
11
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$34,290
+8.5%
46,580
472,300
67
12
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$97,790
+23.2%
10,360
62,100
66
13
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
$253,670
+4.4%
—
200
65†
14
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$30,040
-0.5%
60,880
555,800
65
15
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$122,540
+15.8%
17,450
115,200
64
16
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$324,570
+4.1%
380
400
64
17
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
$136,950
+21.8%
190
2,400
61
18
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$311,180
+3.3%
310
2,100
60
19
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
$115,630
+21.5%
550
9,600
57
20
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$111,790
+4.4%
30,170
308,700
57
21
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$138,670
+15.2%
7,670
55,600
57
22
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$140,500
+14.8%
7,200
74,600
57
23
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$272,610
+2.5%
3,980
9,600
55
24
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
$117,870
+19.7%
570
3,200
55
25
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$104,960
+20.4%
930
12,000
54
Showing top 25 of 687 scored occupations — show all 687show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$28,250
-9.9%
53
27
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,920
+16.1%
53
28
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,700
-0.1%
51
29
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,430
+22.0%
51
30
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$98,450
+16.7%
50
31
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$32,180
+14.9%
49
32
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$190,300
+8.6%
49
33
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,120
+4.0%
49
34
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$92,310
+17.3%
49
35
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$47,310
+16.8%
48†
36
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$209,490
+0.8%
48†
37
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$130,810
+11.9%
47
38
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,630
-1.6%
46
39
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,670
+1.5%
46
40
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,250
+19.2%
44
41
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,690
+16.8%
44
42
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,680
+20.0%
43
43
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,880
+11.0%
43
44
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$74,880
+4.6%
42
45
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,230
+9.1%
42†
46
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,680
+19.8%
41
47
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$94,050
+13.8%
41
48
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$74,740
+16.2%
41
49
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,100
+12.5%
40
50
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$73,660
+15.0%
40
51
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,400
-5.5%
40
52
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$108,040
+8.8%
40
53
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,530
+18.4%
40
54
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$145,090
+8.0%
39
55
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$96,960
+8.7%
39
56
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$210,380
+1.2%
39
57
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$101,770
+8.7%
38
58
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,290
+10.9%
38
59
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$162,350
+3.8%
38
60
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$125,630
+7.2%
38
61
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$82,260
+12.5%
38
62
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$26,840
-0.7%
38
63
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$166,420
+4.3%
38
64
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$127,540
+6.1%
37
65
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$136,990
+7.3%
37
66
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$101,500
+10.0%
36
67
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$30,620
+2.0%
36
68
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$76,400
+13.3%
36
69
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,690
+9.5%
36
70
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$131,970
+4.1%
36
71
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$36,900
+7.3%
36
72
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,930
+15.4%
36
73
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,630
+4.6%
36
74
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,630
+9.6%
36
75
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,110
+6.0%
36
76
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$135,890
+4.5%
36
77
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$68,180
+13.0%
35
78
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$106,330
+8.2%
35
79
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,550
+2.7%
35†
80
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$90,800
+11.2%
35
81
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,040
+4.7%
34
82
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$120,160
+6.6%
34
83
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$66,150
+12.1%
34
84
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,140
+2.3%
34
85
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$68,490
+8.7%
34†
86
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$105,450
+8.7%
34
87
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,590
+12.8%
33
88
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$120,720
+6.2%
33
89
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$152,550
+2.1%
33
90
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,490
+10.8%
33
91
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,490
+7.3%
33
92
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$128,750
+5.8%
33
93
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,580
+8.1%
33
94
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$118,320
+6.1%
33
95
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$77,990
+9.6%
32
96
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$59,560
+12.8%
32
97
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,120
+5.3%
32
98
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,940
+6.2%
32
99
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$53,140
+12.9%
32
100
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,060
+1.2%
32
101
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$68,270
+11.5%
32
102
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$100,820
+5.6%
32
103
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$161,820
+1.8%
31
104
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$95,920
+8.2%
31
105
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$139,330
+4.0%
31
106
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$86,300
+9.5%
31
107
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,430
+14.6%
31
108
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$136,070
+4.3%
31
109
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$136,990
+3.9%
31
110
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,180
+11.9%
31
111
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$74,030
+5.8%
31
112
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,990
+9.5%
31
113
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$100,240
+3.0%
31
114
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,630
+3.8%
31
115
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$49,990
+12.6%
31
116
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,330
+12.1%
30
117
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,010
+5.0%
30
118
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$113,210
+5.0%
30
119
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,530
+6.7%
30
120
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$133,470
+3.7%
30
121
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$47,580
+12.6%
30
122
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,140
+0.3%
30
123
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,830
+3.1%
30
124
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,860
-5.0%
30
125
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,030
+6.6%
30
126
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,710
+10.4%
30
127
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,380
-2.0%
29
128
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,710
+3.1%
29
129
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,370
+8.1%
29
130
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,360
-0.3%
29
131
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,550
+4.6%
29
132
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$107,580
+5.7%
29
133
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$91,290
+5.7%
29
134
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$121,010
+3.8%
29
135
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$135,030
+2.6%
29
136
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,760
+11.5%
28
137
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,840
+3.1%
28
138
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$97,480
+6.5%
28
139
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,930
+4.2%
28
140
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,000
+11.0%
28
141
Statisticians · Master's degree
$76,400
+8.5%
28
142
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,410
+5.5%
28
143
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$122,520
+1.9%
28
144
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$46,940
+11.1%
28
145
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$135,340
+2.2%
28
146
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,780
+3.7%
28
147
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,340
+11.3%
27
148
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$101,420
+5.1%
27
149
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,540
+7.3%
27
150
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$44,640
-5.8%
27
151
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$27,870
-13.5%
27
152
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,700
+5.0%
27
153
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$105,490
+4.4%
26
154
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,190
+8.8%
26
155
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$78,890
+7.1%
26
156
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$95,150
+5.5%
26
157
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$98,210
+5.0%
26
158
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
+11.4%
26
159
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,010
+6.4%
26
160
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$60,000
+7.7%
26
161
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,590
+4.2%
26†
162
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$94,610
+2.5%
26†
163
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$97,830
+4.9%
26
164
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$72,310
+6.4%
26
165
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$110,560
+3.7%
26
166
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$92,640
+5.3%
26
167
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$81,750
+6.5%
26
168
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$61,160
+7.0%
25
169
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$44,800
+10.1%
25
170
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,630
+3.6%
25
171
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,030
+6.4%
25
172
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,650
+3.9%
25
173
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,170
+5.7%
25
174
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$50,820
+9.5%
25
175
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,890
+8.5%
25
176
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$66,540
+7.7%
25
177
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,850
+5.8%
25
178
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$135,350
+0.6%
25
179
Economists · Master's degree
$129,960
+1.2%
25
180
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,010
+8.5%
25
181
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,130
+8.1%
25
182
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,260
+4.0%
25
183
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$41,500
+9.7%
25
184
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,510
+3.7%
25
185
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,030
+2.6%
24
186
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,990
-1.6%
24
187
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$95,990
+3.9%
24
188
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,400
+7.1%
24
189
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,270
+3.1%
24
190
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,800
+10.0%
24
191
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,670
+4.5%
24
192
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,460
+5.2%
24†
193
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$85,720
+5.2%
24
194
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$101,220
+3.5%
24
195
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,810
-0.7%
24
196
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$36,590
+9.1%
24
197
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,640
+4.2%
24
198
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,450
+6.1%
24
199
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$94,270
+3.9%
24
200
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$100,030
+1.7%
24
201
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$132,570
-1.1%
23
202
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$44,880
+1.1%
23
203
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$38,730
+9.5%
23
204
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$27,980
+5.9%
23
205
Curators · Master's degree
$61,120
+7.0%
23
206
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,520
+3.6%
23
207
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,490
+2.2%
23
208
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,800
+8.7%
23
209
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,330
+3.3%
22
210
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$114,960
+1.2%
22
211
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$108,140
+1.7%
22
212
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,200
-6.7%
22
213
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,220
+4.5%
22
214
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$31,080
+5.5%
22
215
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$83,700
+4.2%
22
216
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,720
+0.4%
22
217
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,080
+6.4%
22
218
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,810
+7.1%
22
219
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,930
-3.4%
22
220
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$66,190
+5.5%
22
221
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,370
+7.6%
22
222
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$72,990
+3.0%
22
223
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,710
+4.8%
21
224
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,250
+2.1%
21
225
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$51,860
+7.0%
21
226
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,820
+8.2%
21
227
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$87,140
+1.9%
21
228
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,030
+4.1%
21
229
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$118,470
+0.2%
21
230
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$87,110
+3.1%
21
231
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$53,080
+4.4%
21†
232
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$77,220
+4.2%
21
233
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$119,000
-15.3%
21
234
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$88,610
+3.2%
21
235
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$72,490
+4.4%
21
236
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,830
+6.4%
21
237
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,380
+4.0%
21
238
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,700
+4.3%
21
239
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$76,810
+4.3%
21
240
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,930
+4.7%
21†
241
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$75,450
+4.3%
21
242
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,630
+3.3%
21
243
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$63,340
+4.9%
21
244
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$59,570
+3.5%
20
245
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$63,010
+5.4%
20
246
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,460
+6.3%
20
247
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,600
+3.4%
20
248
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$114,570
-3.2%
20
249
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,110
+3.8%
20
250
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,350
+2.5%
20
251
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$57,710
+5.3%
20
252
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$74,410
+4.0%
20
253
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$66,840
+4.4%
20
254
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,700
+8.1%
20
255
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,970
+2.9%
20
256
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,240
+3.6%
20
257
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,810
+6.7%
20
258
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,340
+3.6%
20
259
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,320
+3.4%
20
260
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$99,490
+1.0%
20
261
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$97,480
-1.5%
20
262
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$82,630
+3.0%
20
263
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,980
+6.9%
20
264
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$52,100
+6.0%
20
265
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$22,470
+6.3%
20
266
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$75,690
+3.7%
20
267
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,210
+4.5%
20
268
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,770
+6.6%
20
269
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$96,030
+1.6%
20
270
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$33,910
+7.7%
20
271
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
$110,240
-7.7%
20
272
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$28,310
+4.1%
19
273
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$77,000
+3.4%
19
274
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$107,080
-11.2%
19
275
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,770
-2.0%
19
276
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,530
+0.7%
19
277
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$30,960
+6.7%
19
278
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$45,670
+5.9%
19
279
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$22,990
+6.4%
19†
280
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,260
+6.7%
19
281
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$29,150
+5.6%
19
282
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,180
+4.6%
19
283
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$60,120
+4.3%
19
284
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,750
+2.5%
19
285
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,810
+6.0%
19
286
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,940
+2.6%
19
287
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$66,710
+1.7%
19
288
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,640
+4.4%
19
289
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$35,170
+3.2%
19
290
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,700
+5.1%
19
291
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$49,230
+3.3%
19
292
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,280
+7.2%
19
293
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$70,710
+3.4%
19
294
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$87,330
+1.9%
19
295
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$65,690
+4.1%
19
296
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,340
+3.0%
19
297
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$39,820
+4.6%
19†
298
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,010
0.0%
19
299
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,300
+7.0%
19
300
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,250
+6.0%
19
301
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$48,510
+5.8%
19
302
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,420
+3.4%
19
303
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$63,010
+4.1%
18
304
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$52,180
+4.8%
18
305
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,520
+3.6%
18
306
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,540
+5.0%
18
307
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$81,400
-4.2%
18
308
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,420
+4.5%
18
309
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$66,950
+3.6%
18
310
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,220
+5.6%
18
311
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,470
+2.4%
18
312
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,890
+3.1%
18
313
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$29,360
+3.9%
18
314
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$46,660
+3.4%
18
315
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$57,100
+4.1%
18
316
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$93,900
-0.7%
18
317
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,100
+0.6%
18
318
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$34,030
+5.6%
18
319
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,010
+5.7%
18
320
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$79,310
+2.1%
18
321
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,330
+2.0%
18†
322
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,820
+4.5%
18
323
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$61,370
+3.8%
18
324
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,730
+6.2%
18
325
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,600
+5.2%
18
326
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$87,260
+1.2%
18
327
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,770
+2.0%
18
328
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$48,120
+3.3%
18†
329
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$58,150
+3.7%
18
330
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$49,440
+1.7%
18
331
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,710
-5.1%
18
332
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$23,210
+3.4%
17
333
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,430
+2.2%
17
334
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,410
+4.9%
17
335
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,990
+6.1%
17
336
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$93,800
-6.0%
17
337
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,860
+2.0%
17
338
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,360
+4.1%
17
339
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,810
+5.1%
17
340
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$85,840
+0.9%
17
341
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$95,370
-1.7%
17
342
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,740
-3.5%
17
343
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,450
+4.5%
17
344
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,120
-8.8%
17†
345
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$72,680
+2.4%
17
346
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,420
+3.4%
17
347
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$59,500
+3.5%
17
348
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,790
+3.0%
17
349
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$61,050
+3.2%
17
350
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,590
0.0%
17
351
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$63,640
+3.2%
17
352
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,670
+5.3%
17
353
Archivists · Master's degree
$57,860
+3.8%
17
354
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,130
+5.8%
17
355
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,850
+1.6%
17
356
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,670
+2.1%
17
357
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$52,710
+4.3%
17
358
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,090
+5.1%
17
359
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$64,650
+1.7%
17
360
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,370
+5.4%
17
361
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$21,810
+5.5%
17†
362
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$27,480
+0.4%
17
363
Historians · Master's degree
$72,490
+2.2%
16
364
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$27,120
+2.0%
16
365
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,910
+5.9%
16
366
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,710
+5.1%
16
367
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$69,000
+1.3%
16
368
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$37,670
+5.7%
16
369
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$33,820
+3.1%
16
370
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,700
+2.9%
16
371
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$74,650
+1.5%
16
372
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,610
-6.1%
16
373
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,890
+2.6%
16
374
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$48,000
+4.2%
16
375
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,900
+2.3%
16
376
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$79,530
+1.2%
16
377
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,670
+5.9%
16
378
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,050
+2.6%
16
379
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,510
+5.3%
16
380
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$24,070
-1.5%
16
381
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$38,350
+5.4%
16
382
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$43,930
+3.8%
16
383
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,980
+3.2%
16
384
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$74,290
+1.6%
16
385
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,070
0.0%
16
386
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,430
+3.7%
16
387
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$57,360
+3.3%
16
388
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$74,990
-4.2%
16
389
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,640
+4.6%
16
390
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,520
+2.3%
16
391
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,440
+6.4%
16
392
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$81,080
+0.7%
16
393
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$25,340
+1.6%
16
394
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,840
+3.2%
16
395
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$23,590
+6.4%
16
396
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
+4.9%
16
397
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$48,740
+3.8%
16
398
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,450
-1.6%
16
399
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,710
+2.5%
16
400
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,060
+3.7%
16
401
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,730
+2.1%
16
402
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,500
+0.6%
15
403
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,510
+1.7%
15
404
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$40,940
+4.8%
15
405
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$29,120
+4.1%
15†
406
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,600
+0.7%
15
407
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,050
+3.7%
15
408
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$49,630
-3.7%
15
409
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,090
+2.4%
15
410
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,080
+2.8%
15
411
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,700
+4.3%
15
412
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$45,000
+4.0%
15
413
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,660
+3.7%
15
414
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,760
+2.1%
15
415
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,710
+2.3%
15
416
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$49,220
+3.5%
15
417
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$57,700
-3.5%
15
418
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,280
+2.0%
15
419
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$63,540
+1.7%
15
420
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$38,930
+4.5%
15
421
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$61,890
+1.8%
15
422
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,600
+3.0%
15
423
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,160
+3.3%
15
424
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,400
+2.0%
15
425
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,370
+2.5%
15
426
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,960
+3.5%
15
427
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$75,060
+0.7%
15
428
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,710
+3.2%
15
429
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,340
+3.6%
15
430
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,230
-2.8%
15
431
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,440
+3.8%
14
432
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$79,970
-4.4%
14
433
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$51,070
+2.1%
14
434
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,560
0.0%
14
435
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,940
-7.7%
14
436
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,750
+2.1%
14
437
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,650
+3.0%
14
438
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$62,580
+0.7%
14
439
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,360
+4.2%
14
440
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,430
+3.0%
14
441
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,280
+4.5%
14
442
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$52,850
+2.5%
14
443
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,520
+3.3%
14
444
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$47,260
+0.2%
14
445
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,610
+2.4%
14
446
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,360
+3.0%
14
447
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,530
+2.4%
14
448
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,500
+3.3%
14
449
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,440
+2.7%
14
450
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,650
+3.8%
14
451
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,660
+1.1%
14
452
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$29,000
+3.0%
14
453
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,040
+1.6%
14
454
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,040
+1.0%
14
455
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$44,930
+3.1%
14
456
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,190
+2.6%
14
457
Animal Breeders · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,200
+2.4%
13
458
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,670
+1.3%
13
459
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,340
+3.9%
13
460
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,880
+3.2%
13
461
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,470
+2.2%
13
462
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$68,920
+0.5%
13
463
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,250
+0.7%
13
464
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,760
+3.5%
13
465
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,440
+2.9%
13
466
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$66,510
-0.1%
13
467
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$59,470
-1.8%
13†
468
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$51,620
+2.4%
13
469
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,770
-4.2%
13
470
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$74,290
-6.0%
13
471
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$61,800
+1.2%
13
472
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$49,400
+2.5%
13
473
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,510
-2.8%
13
474
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,240
-1.8%
13
475
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$44,720
+1.8%
13
476
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,290
-0.7%
13
477
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,170
+1.2%
13
478
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$63,330
+0.6%
13
479
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$17,630
+0.2%
13
480
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$31,770
-5.4%
13
481
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,000
+3.6%
13
482
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,660
-7.8%
13
483
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,430
+3.4%
13
484
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,760
+2.0%
13
485
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,640
+2.2%
13
486
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,830
-12.1%
13
487
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$51,060
+1.8%
13
488
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$54,040
+1.4%
13
489
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$70,580
-0.2%
12
490
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,090
+3.6%
12
491
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,350
-12.9%
12
492
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$62,210
+0.7%
12
493
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$64,520
-1.8%
12
494
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$22,600
+3.1%
12†
495
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,600
-0.8%
12
496
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,910
-8.9%
12
497
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$62,220
-2.6%
12
498
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,880
+2.9%
12
499
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$67,400
+0.2%
12
500
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,290
-6.3%
12
501
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,110
+2.5%
12
502
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,300
-0.8%
12
503
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$46,240
+0.9%
12
504
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,340
-0.3%
12
505
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,890
-3.1%
12
506
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,800
-10.8%
12
507
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,550
-0.2%
12
508
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$62,910
0.0%
12
509
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$49,350
+0.5%
12†
510
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,410
0.0%
12
511
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$29,190
+3.6%
12
512
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$61,640
-3.5%
12
513
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,380
-10.7%
12
514
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,690
+1.6%
12
515
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,140
+2.3%
12
516
Roof Bolters, Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,020
-34.2%
12
517
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,830
-3.3%
12
518
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$43,000
+2.3%
12
519
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$62,210
-1.6%
12
520
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,050
+1.0%
12
521
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$30,350
+3.0%
12
522
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$59,360
+0.6%
12
523
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$50,180
+1.0%
12
524
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,620
+2.8%
12
525
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,010
-3.8%
12
526
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,310
+3.3%
12
527
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$53,080
+1.3%
12
528
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,840
+3.3%
12
529
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$62,850
-1.9%
12
530
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,770
-6.0%
11
531
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,690
+1.2%
11
532
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,650
+2.0%
11
533
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$22,720
-2.9%
11
534
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,870
-6.5%
11
535
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$64,640
-2.2%
11
536
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$46,130
+1.7%
11
537
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$26,130
-1.5%
11
538
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,570
-2.4%
11
539
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,100
-1.1%
11
540
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$58,100
-1.8%
11
541
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,310
+3.1%
11
542
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$57,430
-8.4%
11
543
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,990
-14.5%
11
544
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,560
-2.8%
11
545
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$35,670
+1.5%
11†
546
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,290
-24.4%
11
547
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,350
0.0%
11
548
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
$60,020
-22.3%
11
549
Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,030
+1.2%
11
550
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,220
-16.3%
11
551
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,520
-0.4%
11
552
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$40,800
+2.1%
11
553
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$58,410
-2.0%
11
554
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$49,520
+1.1%
11
555
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,380
-8.3%
11
556
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,010
+2.3%
11
557
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,820
-0.9%
11
558
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$36,360
+2.2%
11
559
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,260
-2.3%
10
560
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,930
-0.2%
10
561
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$58,330
-2.5%
10
562
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,490
-13.6%
10
563
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,790
-0.9%
10
564
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$36,500
+1.0%
10
565
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,290
+2.8%
10
566
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$56,720
-3.2%
10
567
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,880
-6.3%
10
568
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,130
+1.8%
10
569
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$55,970
-3.4%
10
570
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$28,930
+0.2%
10
571
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,050
-6.8%
10
572
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,950
-5.8%
10
573
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,810
-1.4%
10
574
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,870
-6.4%
10
575
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,980
-7.8%
10
576
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$53,600
-6.5%
10
577
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$37,630
+1.5%
10
578
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$39,300
+1.5%
10
579
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,970
-4.4%
10
580
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,360
-9.5%
10
581
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,920
-2.5%
10
582
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,300
-2.3%
10
583
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,040
-25.9%
10
584
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,120
+2.3%
10
585
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,940
-8.7%
10
586
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$49,490
+0.4%
10
587
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$50,900
-1.6%
9
588
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,170
-16.7%
9
589
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,110
-19.6%
9
590
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$51,650
-5.6%
9
591
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,800
-0.5%
9
592
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,900
+0.3%
9
593
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$48,870
-13.7%
9
594
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$48,120
-0.1%
9
595
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,330
-10.5%
9
596
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
-4.7%
9
597
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,490
+0.2%
9
598
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,610
+1.0%
9
599
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$35,500
+0.6%
9
600
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$48,840
-17.2%
9
601
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,010
-4.8%
9
602
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,140
-3.7%
9
603
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,770
-0.4%
9
604
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,890
-5.5%
9
605
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,180
-11.6%
9
606
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,460
+0.5%
9
607
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$38,810
-13.0%
9
608
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,750
-1.8%
9
609
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,290
-2.8%
8
610
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,970
-4.3%
8
611
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,790
+1.0%
8
612
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,650
-16.9%
8
613
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,330
-4.7%
8
614
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,710
-12.0%
8
615
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,670
-8.1%
8
616
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,920
-12.8%
8
617
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$47,320
-6.9%
8
618
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$46,600
-9.6%
8
619
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$42,140
-7.1%
8
620
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,860
-36.1%
8
621
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,970
-18.9%
8
622
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$33,870
-3.3%
8
623
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,550
-1.6%
8
624
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$44,550
-4.1%
8
625
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$36,620
-5.0%
8
626
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$41,780
-2.5%
8
627
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$43,440
-3.9%
8
628
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,520
-0.6%
8
629
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,050
-9.0%
8
630
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,780
-13.2%
8
631
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,950
-0.7%
8
632
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,170
-12.0%
8
633
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,210
-9.0%
8
634
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$39,970
-0.9%
8
635
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,340
-8.3%
8
636
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$35,160
-18.1%
8†
637
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,440
-1.3%
8
638
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,300
-2.2%
8
639
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$42,250
-0.3%
8
640
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,740
-2.3%
8
641
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,670
-2.9%
8
642
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,720
-7.8%
7
643
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,210
-3.0%
7
644
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$30,830
-10.8%
7
645
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$22,360
+1.2%
7
646
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,270
-16.1%
7
647
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$34,840
-22.1%
7
648
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,130
-25.9%
7
649
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,340
-11.2%
7
650
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,150
-6.8%
7
651
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$29,180
-1.0%
7
652
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,970
+0.3%
7
653
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$38,530
-5.5%
7
654
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,290
-15.9%
7
655
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$35,390
-5.4%
7
656
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,270
-1.5%
7
657
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,190
-6.6%
7
658
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,260
-0.1%
7
659
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,270
-1.8%
7
660
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,520
-13.6%
7
661
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,590
-5.4%
7
662
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$28,630
-0.1%
7†
663
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,340
-4.9%
7
664
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$37,390
-10.5%
7
665
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,990
-6.2%
7
666
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,430
-5.9%
7
667
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,760
-14.4%
6
668
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$35,620
-21.2%
6
669
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,970
-3.8%
6
670
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,950
-3.3%
6
671
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,020
-14.6%
6
672
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,000
-11.7%
6
673
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,730
-13.6%
6
674
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,210
-26.3%
6
675
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,090
-9.4%
6
676
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,080
+0.6%
6
677
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,190
-10.1%
6
678
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,530
-6.7%
6
679
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$31,200
-4.5%
6
680
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$22,330
-5.6%
6†
681
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,030
-0.7%
6
682
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,150
-0.4%
5
683
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,210
-2.7%
5
684
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,850
-2.6%
5
685
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$26,860
-13.5%
5
686
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,150
-1.6%
5
687
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$24,420
-1.3%
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When the jobs.best ATS feed launches, verified openings in Alabama will appear here, each matched to its BLS occupation. Nothing here is placeholder.

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Growth and openings are national (BLS EP 2024–34) — state-level projections are not in this data pull, so the same national figure is used for every place and we say so rather than guess.
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