Best jobs in Albany, GA

The best-scoring occupations in the Albany, GA metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Albany, GA How we score
Wages here are local to Albany, GA (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 (metro)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Albany, GA pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$118,370 vs $132,300 · -10.5%
−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
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 53-2011
—†
+3.9%
—
11,700
100†
02
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
—†
+4.1%
—
600
99†
03
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
—†
+3.9%
—
600
82†
04
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
78†
05
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
—†
+42.1%
—
4,100
77†
06
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$118,370
+40.1%
150
29,500
71
07
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
—†
+28.5%
—
16,000
67†
08
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$22,830
+6.1%
1,790
904,300
65
09
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
—†
+4.3%
—
300
65†
10
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$26,670
+17.0%
940
765,800
60
11
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$97,350
+33.5%
50
23,400
58
12
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
—†
+1.2%
—
600
55†
13
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
—†
+2.7%
—
800
55†
14
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$28,660
-0.5%
1,870
555,800
52
15
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$126,130
+23.2%
150
62,100
50
16
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
48†
17
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree · 31-2021
—†
+22.0%
—
19,800
48†
18
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
47†
19
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$346,640
+2.5%
70
9,600
47
20
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
47†
21
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
—†
+6.1%
—
900
46†
22
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
—†
+17.3%
—
27,400
46†
23
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential · 53-7062
$35,360
+1.5%
1,530
384,300
45
24
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$85,380
+4.4%
1,110
308,700
45
25
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$124,230
+15.8%
290
115,200
44
Showing top 25 of 745 scored occupations — show all 745show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
—†
+19.2%
44†
27
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$32,730
+8.5%
43
28
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$27,090
-9.9%
43
29
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$122,170
+20.4%
43
30
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$158,730
+15.2%
43
31
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+18.5%
43†
32
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,050
+4.0%
41
33
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+20.0%
41†
34
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,190
-5.5%
41
35
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.9%
40†
36
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$88,560
+16.7%
40
37
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.2%
40†
38
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
40†
39
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,720
+14.8%
40
40
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
39†
41
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.2%
39†
42
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+13.8%
39†
43
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$29,150
+14.9%
38
44
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
38†
45
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
38†
46
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,230
+16.1%
37
47
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
36†
48
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.1%
35†
49
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
35†
50
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
35†
51
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
34†
52
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
34†
53
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
34†
54
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
33†
55
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
33†
56
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
33†
57
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,030
+19.8%
33
58
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,000
+12.5%
33
59
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
33†
60
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$223,400
+3.3%
32
61
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
32†
62
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
32†
63
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+14.6%
31†
64
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
31†
65
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.4%
31†
66
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
31†
67
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
31†
68
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
31†
69
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
31†
70
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
31†
71
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$79,360
+15.0%
30
72
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$215,750
+2.7%
30
73
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$47,820
+16.8%
30
74
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
30†
75
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$18,330
-0.7%
30
76
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
29†
77
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$91,760
+8.8%
29
78
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,100
+11.0%
29
79
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
29†
80
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
29†
81
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
29†
82
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
29†
83
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
29†
84
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
29†
85
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
29†
86
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,350
-6.7%
28
87
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$86,920
+12.5%
28
88
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,170
+3.0%
28
89
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
28†
90
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
28†
91
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$121,900
+9.6%
28
92
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
28†
93
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,190
+10.9%
28
94
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,840
+6.0%
28
95
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,250
+8.0%
28
96
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$78,330
+13.0%
28
97
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$113,330
+4.5%
28
98
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+9.2%
28†
99
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
28†
100
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$176,760
+4.1%
27
101
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
27†
102
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$30,000
+2.0%
27
103
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
27†
104
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,160
+9.5%
27
105
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$76,540
+12.1%
27
106
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,260
+2.3%
27
107
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$100,420
+8.2%
27
108
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
27†
109
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
27†
110
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
26†
111
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
26†
112
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
26†
113
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
26†
114
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,500
+9.1%
26
115
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$129,880
+6.6%
26
116
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
26†
117
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
26†
118
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,700
+4.6%
26
119
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
26†
120
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.9%
26†
121
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
26†
122
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
26†
123
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,020
+3.1%
26
124
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$128,020
+4.7%
25
125
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$73,980
+4.6%
25
126
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
25†
127
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$99,040
+8.7%
25
128
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
25†
129
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
$80,390
+4.9%
25†
130
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
25†
131
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
25†
132
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$86,940
+9.6%
25
133
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
25†
134
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$115,210
+7.2%
25
135
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$35,880
+7.3%
25
136
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
25†
137
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$82,200
+8.7%
24
138
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
24†
139
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
24†
140
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,370
+5.3%
24
141
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
24†
142
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
24†
143
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
24†
144
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.0%
24†
145
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
24†
146
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
24†
147
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$51,160
+10.8%
24
148
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
24†
149
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
24†
150
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
24†
151
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,180
+7.3%
24
152
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
24†
153
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
24†
154
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
24†
155
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,210
+11.9%
24
156
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
24†
157
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,680
+3.8%
24
158
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$98,850
+5.6%
24
159
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
23†
160
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
23†
161
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,240
+4.2%
23
162
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
23†
163
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
23†
164
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,700
+0.4%
23
165
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,410
+8.8%
23
166
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
23†
167
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
23†
168
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$107,230
+6.1%
23
169
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
23†
170
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$39,980
+9.7%
22†
171
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$23,860
+12.1%
22
172
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
22†
173
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
22†
174
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
22†
175
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$62,680
+4.1%
22
176
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$120,240
+5.0%
22
177
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
22†
178
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,110
+6.2%
22
179
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
22†
180
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
22†
181
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
22†
182
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+9.1%
22†
183
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.5%
22†
184
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,740
+5.8%
22
185
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
22†
186
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
22†
187
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
22†
188
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,510
+4.1%
22
189
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,710
+4.2%
21
190
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
21†
191
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
21†
192
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$79,230
+7.0%
21
193
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$100,940
+4.6%
21
194
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
21†
195
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
21†
196
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
21†
197
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
21†
198
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,630
-0.3%
21
199
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
21†
200
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,550
+6.7%
21
201
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
21†
202
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
21†
203
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
21†
204
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
20†
205
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.7%
20†
206
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
20†
207
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
20†
208
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
20†
209
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,320
+8.1%
20
210
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
20†
211
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$58,460
+7.7%
20
212
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
20†
213
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.1%
20†
214
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,330
+6.6%
20
215
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
20†
216
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,560
+0.3%
20
217
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,830
-1.6%
20
218
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
20†
219
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
20†
220
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,350
+1.9%
19
221
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
19†
222
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,760
+3.1%
19
223
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,710
+3.1%
19
224
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
19†
225
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.9%
19†
226
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,390
+6.4%
19
227
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
19†
228
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,470
+3.7%
19
229
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,310
+2.6%
19
230
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$62,240
+6.4%
19
231
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
19†
232
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
19†
233
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
19†
234
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
19†
235
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
19†
236
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$62,850
+5.8%
19
237
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
19†
238
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,490
+6.4%
19
239
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
19†
240
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
18†
241
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
18†
242
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
18†
243
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.0%
18†
244
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
18†
245
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,770
-5.0%
18
246
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
18†
247
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
18†
248
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,540
+7.1%
18
249
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
18†
250
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$75,890
+5.0%
18
251
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$60,230
-0.1%
18
252
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
18†
253
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
18†
254
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
18†
255
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
18†
256
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
18†
257
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
18†
258
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
17†
259
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
17†
260
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
17†
261
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
17†
262
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,910
+4.3%
17
263
Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.9%
17†
264
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$71,870
+5.5%
17
265
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$43,270
-5.8%
17
266
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
17†
267
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,820
+6.4%
17
268
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
17†
269
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
17†
270
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
17†
271
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,480
+8.2%
17
272
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
17†
273
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,460
+3.6%
17
274
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
17†
275
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
17†
276
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,520
+1.2%
17
277
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
17†
278
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
17†
279
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
17†
280
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
16†
281
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$103,000
+2.5%
16
282
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,910
+6.4%
16
283
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
16†
284
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$25,780
+6.3%
16
285
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
16†
286
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,460
+3.6%
16
287
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
16†
288
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
16†
289
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
16†
290
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
16†
291
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
16†
292
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
16†
293
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$26,820
-1.5%
16
294
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
16†
295
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
16†
296
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
16†
297
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
16†
298
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$21,920
+5.9%
16
299
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,560
+2.9%
16
300
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
16†
301
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,160
-2.0%
16
302
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
16†
303
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.8%
16†
304
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
16†
305
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
16†
306
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
16†
307
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
16†
308
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
16†
309
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
16†
310
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
16†
311
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
16†
312
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
16†
313
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
15†
314
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$48,460
+3.4%
15
315
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,700
+4.5%
15
316
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$63,560
+4.8%
15
317
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
318
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.8%
15†
319
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,500
+6.3%
15
320
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
15†
321
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,010
+7.1%
15
322
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$33,600
+7.7%
15
323
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,780
+5.3%
15
324
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$54,500
+3.5%
15
325
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
15†
326
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
15†
327
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
328
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
15†
329
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,920
+4.5%
15
330
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$44,390
+5.3%
15
331
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
15†
332
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,070
+5.1%
15
333
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
15†
334
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
15†
335
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
15†
336
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
15†
337
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
338
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
15†
339
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
15†
340
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
15†
341
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$74,930
+3.1%
15
342
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
15†
343
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$30,630
+6.7%
15
344
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
15†
345
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
15†
346
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
15†
347
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.4%
15†
348
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,540
+3.4%
15
349
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
350
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
15†
351
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
15†
352
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,490
+5.2%
15
353
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
15†
354
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
15†
355
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
15†
356
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,930
+5.0%
15
357
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
15†
358
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
15†
359
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
360
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
15†
361
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
15†
362
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$98,620
-1.5%
15
363
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$58,470
+3.0%
15
364
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,160
+6.7%
14
365
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
14†
366
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$61,530
+3.8%
14
367
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
14†
368
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
14†
369
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
14†
370
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
14†
371
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
14†
372
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
14†
373
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,340
+5.6%
14
374
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,020
+3.7%
14
375
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,430
+3.6%
14
376
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,740
-3.4%
14
377
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
14†
378
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,850
-0.1%
14
379
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$59,370
+1.7%
14
380
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$80,860
+1.9%
14
381
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
14†
382
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.3%
14†
383
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
14†
384
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,900
+5.7%
14
385
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
14†
386
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
14†
387
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$23,080
-2.9%
14
388
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
14†
389
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
14†
390
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$50,010
+3.3%
14
391
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,400
+4.5%
14
392
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,940
+3.4%
14
393
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
14†
394
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
14†
395
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
14†
396
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,230
+5.4%
14
397
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
14†
398
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,420
+2.4%
14
399
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
14†
400
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
14†
401
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$32,550
+5.6%
14
402
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$80,100
+1.7%
13
403
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
13†
404
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
13†
405
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,350
+3.7%
13
406
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
13†
407
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
13†
408
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
13†
409
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
13†
410
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
13†
411
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
13†
412
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
13†
413
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
13†
414
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
13†
415
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$27,810
+0.4%
13
416
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$78,600
+1.3%
13
417
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
13†
418
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
13†
419
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
13†
420
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
13†
421
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
13†
422
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
13†
423
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
13†
424
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
13†
425
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,310
+4.9%
13†
426
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$28,950
+3.9%
13
427
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
13†
428
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+0.6%
13†
429
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$36,400
+3.2%
13
430
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,340
0.0%
13
431
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
13†
432
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,180
+2.2%
13
433
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,010
-7.8%
13
434
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
13†
435
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
13†
436
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$43,870
+4.6%
13
437
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
438
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$52,990
+4.1%
13
439
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
13†
440
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
13†
441
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
13†
442
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
13†
443
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
13†
444
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
13†
445
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
13†
446
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$28,550
+6.0%
13
447
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
13†
448
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,070
+4.1%
13
449
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
13†
450
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
12†
451
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$37,760
+3.1%
12
452
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$23,760
+5.6%
12
453
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
12†
454
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
12†
455
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
12†
456
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
12†
457
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
12†
458
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
12†
459
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$37,250
+1.1%
12
460
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
12†
461
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
12†
462
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
12†
463
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
12†
464
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
12†
465
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.4%
12†
466
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
12†
467
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
12†
468
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
12†
469
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
12†
470
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
12†
471
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$49,130
-3.7%
12
472
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
473
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
12†
474
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
12†
475
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
12†
476
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,300
0.0%
12
477
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
12†
478
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
12†
479
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
12†
480
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
12†
481
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$68,660
+1.7%
12
482
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
12†
483
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,220
+4.9%
12
484
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
12†
485
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
12†
486
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
12†
487
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,820
+3.1%
12
488
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$69,610
+1.8%
12
489
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$55,550
+1.7%
12
490
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
12†
491
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,490
+3.7%
12
492
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
12†
493
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
11†
494
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
11†
495
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,280
+3.0%
11
496
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
11†
497
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
11†
498
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
11†
499
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$57,560
+2.6%
11
500
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,590
-1.8%
11
501
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,240
+2.4%
11
502
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
11†
503
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
11†
504
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$78,710
-4.2%
11
505
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
11†
506
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
11†
507
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
11†
508
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
11†
509
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
11†
510
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
11†
511
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
11†
512
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
11†
513
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+1.4%
11†
514
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,880
-7.7%
11
515
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
11†
516
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$39,430
+4.0%
11
517
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,950
+2.5%
11
518
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
11†
519
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
520
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
11†
521
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$30,430
+2.0%
11
522
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
523
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$71,740
-0.8%
11
524
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$58,030
+0.7%
11
525
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
10†
526
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
10†
527
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,980
-1.6%
10
528
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
10†
529
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.8%
10†
530
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,400
-5.1%
10
531
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
10†
532
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,470
+3.5%
10
533
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
10†
534
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
10†
535
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
10†
536
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,890
+3.5%
10
537
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
10†
538
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$50,010
+0.9%
10
539
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$55,930
-3.5%
10
540
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
10†
541
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,930
-0.7%
10
542
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
10†
543
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
10†
544
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,230
+1.6%
10
545
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
10†
546
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
10†
547
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
10†
548
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$29,280
+3.0%
10
549
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
10†
550
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
10†
551
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
10†
552
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,570
+2.3%
10
553
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
10†
554
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$49,210
+0.2%
10
555
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
10†
556
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,410
0.0%
10
557
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
10†
558
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
10†
559
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
10†
560
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,670
+2.9%
10
561
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
10†
562
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,290
+3.2%
10
563
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$45,270
+2.1%
10
564
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
10†
565
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,270
+0.5%
10
566
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$27,410
+1.6%
9
567
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$20,070
+3.6%
9†
568
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
9†
569
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
9†
570
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
9†
571
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
9†
572
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
9†
573
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
9†
574
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
9†
575
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$66,720
-4.2%
9
576
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
9†
577
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
9†
578
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
9†
579
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
9†
580
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
9†
581
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
9†
582
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
9†
583
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
584
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
9†
585
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,840
0.0%
9
586
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
9†
587
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.1%
9†
588
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
9†
589
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
9†
590
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,190
+2.7%
9
591
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
9†
592
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,640
+0.2%
9†
593
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,900
+1.0%
9
594
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$38,870
+2.1%
9
595
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,820
-4.2%
9
596
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
9†
597
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
9†
598
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$37,390
+1.8%
9
599
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,540
+2.4%
9
600
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
9†
601
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
9†
602
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
603
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
9†
604
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$23,970
-1.5%
9
605
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
8†
606
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,220
-0.9%
8
607
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
8†
608
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
8†
609
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,600
+2.3%
8
610
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$22,550
-13.5%
8
611
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
8†
612
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,210
-0.4%
8
613
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,160
-12.9%
8
614
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$45,100
+0.6%
8
615
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.4%
8†
616
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$28,200
+0.2%
8
617
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
8†
618
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
8†
619
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
8†
620
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
8†
621
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
8†
622
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$57,640
-3.5%
8
623
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
8†
624
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
8†
625
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
8†
626
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.3%
8†
627
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
8†
628
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,160
-16.7%
8
629
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
630
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.7%
8†
631
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$28,160
-5.4%
8
632
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
7†
633
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
7†
634
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.1%
7†
635
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
7†
636
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,630
-8.7%
7
637
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.8%
7†
638
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
7†
639
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
7†
640
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
—†
-7.1%
7†
641
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,590
-2.8%
7
642
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
7†
643
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
7†
644
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$37,700
+1.0%
7
645
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
7†
646
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.1%
7†
647
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
7†
648
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
7†
649
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
7†
650
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,590
+0.7%
7
651
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
7†
652
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
7†
653
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
7†
654
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
7†
655
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
7†
656
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
7†
657
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
7†
658
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
7†
659
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
7†
660
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
7†
661
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
7†
662
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
7†
663
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
7†
664
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
7†
665
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,650
-6.5%
7
666
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,380
-5.8%
7
667
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
7†
668
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
7†
669
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.6%
7†
670
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
7†
671
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
7†
672
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.1%
7†
673
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$21,180
+1.5%
7
674
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,350
-7.8%
7
675
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,980
-3.7%
7
676
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,990
-2.3%
7
677
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
7†
678
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
6†
679
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,680
-0.2%
6
680
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
6†
681
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
6†
682
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
6†
683
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
6†
684
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.1%
6†
685
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
6†
686
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
6†
687
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
6†
688
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
6†
689
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
6†
690
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
6†
691
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
6†
692
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,740
-13.2%
6
693
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
6†
694
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
6†
695
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
6†
696
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
6†
697
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
6†
698
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$28,920
-3.3%
6
699
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-6.8%
6†
700
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
—†
-12.4%
6†
701
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.3%
6†
702
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
6†
703
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
6†
704
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
6†
705
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.7%
6†
706
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
6†
707
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
6†
708
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-7.0%
6†
709
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.1%
6†
710
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,360
-10.5%
6
711
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
6†
712
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
6†
713
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
6†
714
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,370
-25.9%
6
715
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
6†
716
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
6†
717
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
6†
718
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-27.5%
6†
719
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,380
-8.9%
6
720
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
6†
721
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
5†
722
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
5†
723
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
5†
724
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
5†
725
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,950
-1.6%
5
726
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
5†
727
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
5†
728
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
5†
729
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
5†
730
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$36,820
-4.1%
5
731
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
5†
732
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
5†
733
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
5†
734
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
5†
735
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
5†
736
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
5†
737
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
5†
738
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$29,590
-1.0%
5
739
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
5†
740
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
5†
741
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
5†
742
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,860
-0.1%
4
743
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
4†
744
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
4†
745
Models · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.5%
2†
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