Best jobs in Alexandria, LA

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

Search live jobs in Alexandria, LA How we score
Wages here are local to Alexandria, LA (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 Alexandria, LA pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$22,590 vs $35,800 · -36.9%
$123,080 vs $132,300 · -7.0%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
Compare · Alabama·Alaska·Arizona
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1221
—†
+0.8%
—
1,200
100†
02
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
—†
+3.2%
—
1,300
86†
03
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$22,590
+17.0%
2,960
765,800
85
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$123,080
+40.1%
230
29,500
82
05
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
—†
+1.2%
—
600
81†
06
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
—†
+6.1%
—
900
79†
07
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
—
23,400
78†
08
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
—†
+28.5%
—
16,000
71†
09
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
—†
+3.9%
—
600
67†
10
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$349,010
+2.5%
160
9,600
61
11
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
59†
12
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
59†
13
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
—†
+17.3%
—
27,400
57†
14
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$102,550
+23.2%
380
62,100
57
15
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
56†
16
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
—†
+2.7%
—
3,300
55†
17
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$81,680
+4.9%
2,170
189,100
53
18
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
52†
19
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$21,760
+6.1%
1,490
904,300
52
20
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$132,710
+20.4%
50
12,000
52
21
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree · 13-2061
—†
+18.5%
—
5,700
51†
22
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree · 31-2011
—†
+19.2%
—
7,200
49†
23
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
—†
+3.3%
—
2,100
47†
24
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1072
—†
+16.8%
—
8,600
47†
25
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent · 29-2092
—†
+18.4%
—
1,000
47†
Showing top 25 of 679 scored occupations — show all 679show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.0%
45†
27
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+19.8%
44†
28
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
44†
29
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
44†
30
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,190
+1.5%
44
31
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$121,750
+15.2%
43
32
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,530
+22.0%
43
33
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.9%
43†
34
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$107,030
+14.8%
42
35
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$98,360
+4.4%
42
36
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
42†
37
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+14.6%
42†
38
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$95,510
+15.8%
41
39
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
41†
40
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.5%
41†
41
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.1%
41†
42
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$31,920
+8.5%
41
43
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.1%
40†
44
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
40†
45
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
40†
46
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
40†
47
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
39†
48
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
39†
49
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$28,660
-0.5%
39
50
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.3%
38†
51
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
38†
52
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
38†
53
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.2%
38†
54
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$98,490
+13.8%
37
55
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$29,190
+20.0%
37
56
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.6%
37†
57
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$27,220
+14.9%
36
58
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$67,200
+16.7%
36
59
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
36†
60
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$26,250
-9.9%
36
61
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
36†
62
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
36†
63
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
36†
64
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$77,080
+15.0%
36
65
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$37,150
+16.8%
36
66
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
35†
67
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,380
+10.9%
35
68
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,330
+16.1%
35
69
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
34†
70
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
34†
71
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
33†
72
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$82,320
+13.0%
33
73
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
33†
74
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
33†
75
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.9%
33†
76
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
32†
77
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,290
+12.5%
32
78
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
32†
79
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
32†
80
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
32†
81
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
31†
82
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
31†
83
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
31†
84
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
31†
85
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,340
+4.6%
31
86
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,580
+9.6%
31
87
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
31†
88
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$91,560
+8.8%
31
89
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
31†
90
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
31†
91
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$71,140
+12.1%
31
92
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$98,410
+8.7%
30
93
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
30†
94
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
30†
95
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
30†
96
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
30†
97
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,340
-6.7%
30
98
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
30†
99
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
30†
100
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
30†
101
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.3%
30†
102
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
30†
103
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$99,890
+4.5%
29
104
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
29†
105
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,370
+4.0%
29
106
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.9%
29†
107
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
28†
108
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
28†
109
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
28†
110
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$49,220
+12.6%
28
111
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
28†
112
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.5%
28†
113
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
28†
114
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$87,760
+8.7%
28
115
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$86,940
+8.2%
28
116
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
27†
117
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$36,940
+7.3%
27
118
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
27†
119
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,410
+6.6%
27
120
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$125,270
+4.3%
27
121
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
27†
122
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
27†
123
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
27†
124
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,720
+4.1%
26
125
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$28,750
+2.0%
26
126
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
26†
127
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
26†
128
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
26†
129
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,600
+7.3%
26
130
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
26†
131
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,200
+9.5%
26
132
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
26†
133
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$46,810
+10.8%
26
134
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,670
+5.3%
26
135
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
25†
136
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
25†
137
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
25†
138
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
25†
139
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$64,530
+4.6%
25
140
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,640
+6.0%
25
141
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
25†
142
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,650
+2.3%
25
143
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$115,920
+3.7%
25
144
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
25†
145
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
25†
146
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,060
+12.1%
25
147
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$86,640
+6.4%
25
148
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
25†
149
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
25†
150
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
24†
151
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
24†
152
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$80,330
+7.0%
24
153
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,940
+3.8%
24
154
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,110
+5.6%
24
155
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,880
+6.1%
24
156
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
24†
157
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
24†
158
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$100,240
+5.0%
24
159
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
24†
160
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,210
+6.2%
24
161
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
24†
162
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
24†
163
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
24†
164
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
24†
165
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,070
-5.5%
24
166
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.0%
23†
167
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$85,470
+4.7%
23
168
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
23†
169
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$92,290
+5.0%
23
170
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$46,830
+9.7%
23
171
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
23†
172
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$93,250
+4.6%
23
173
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
23†
174
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,880
+2.6%
23
175
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,330
+8.1%
23
176
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
23†
177
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$69,240
+3.0%
23
178
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,890
-1.6%
23
179
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
23†
180
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
22†
181
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
22†
182
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$15,080
-0.7%
22
183
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
22†
184
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
22†
185
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$60,000
+7.7%
22
186
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
22†
187
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
22†
188
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$53,560
+6.7%
22
189
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
22†
190
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
22†
191
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
22†
192
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
22†
193
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
22†
194
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
22†
195
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
22†
196
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,800
+3.1%
22
197
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$78,240
+5.7%
22
198
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
22†
199
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
22†
200
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$112,060
+1.9%
21
201
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.1%
21†
202
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
21†
203
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.8%
21†
204
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
21†
205
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,880
+8.8%
21
206
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,830
+6.4%
21
207
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.5%
21†
208
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
21†
209
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
21†
210
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
21†
211
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
21†
212
Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.9%
21†
213
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
21†
214
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,990
+6.4%
21
215
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$91,170
+3.8%
21
216
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$75,520
+5.5%
21
217
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
21†
218
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
21†
219
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
20†
220
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
20†
221
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
20†
222
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
20†
223
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
20†
224
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,710
+10.0%
20
225
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
20†
226
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
20†
227
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.9%
20†
228
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
20†
229
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.3%
20†
230
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$35,270
+9.1%
20
231
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
20†
232
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
20†
233
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
20†
234
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
20†
235
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
20†
236
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
20†
237
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
20†
238
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,780
-0.3%
20
239
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
20†
240
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
20†
241
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,980
+1.2%
20
242
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$95,000
+2.1%
20
243
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
20†
244
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
20†
245
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$22,080
-3.4%
20
246
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
20†
247
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
20†
248
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.3%
20†
249
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$57,740
+5.8%
20
250
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$80,830
+3.9%
20
251
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
19†
252
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
19†
253
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
19†
254
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
19†
255
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,900
+4.2%
19
256
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,670
+7.1%
19
257
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
19†
258
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
19†
259
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
19†
260
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,270
+6.4%
19
261
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
19†
262
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$32,850
+3.6%
19
263
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
19†
264
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
19†
265
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
19†
266
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,470
+4.5%
19
267
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
19†
268
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
19†
269
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
19†
270
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$47,950
-2.0%
19
271
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,440
+4.3%
19
272
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
18†
273
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,940
+3.7%
18
274
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$43,270
-5.8%
18
275
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
18†
276
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$63,280
+4.8%
18
277
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,770
+8.2%
18
278
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,700
+8.7%
18
279
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
18†
280
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
18†
281
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
18†
282
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
18†
283
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,750
+5.8%
18
284
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
18†
285
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$53,740
+4.6%
18
286
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.5%
18†
287
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
18†
288
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,760
+4.5%
18
289
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
18†
290
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,980
+3.1%
18
291
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,860
+3.6%
18
292
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
18†
293
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,690
+0.3%
18
294
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,920
-7.8%
18
295
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
18†
296
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
18†
297
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+0.6%
18†
298
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$42,010
+6.4%
18
299
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
18†
300
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,640
+7.1%
17
301
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,490
+2.2%
17
302
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
17†
303
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.1%
17†
304
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
17†
305
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,940
+3.7%
17
306
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.1%
17†
307
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
17†
308
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
17†
309
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$48,740
-1.6%
17
310
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
17†
311
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$26,540
+7.0%
17
312
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,390
+6.4%
17
313
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,500
-5.0%
17
314
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
17†
315
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
17†
316
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
17†
317
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$61,670
+3.0%
17
318
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
17†
319
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
17†
320
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,830
-11.2%
17
321
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,570
+3.6%
17
322
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,300
+3.1%
17
323
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,020
+6.7%
17
324
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,940
+5.0%
17
325
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
17†
326
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
16†
327
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.4%
16†
328
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$17,840
+5.9%
16
329
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
16†
330
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
16†
331
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
16†
332
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
16†
333
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,500
+2.9%
16
334
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
16†
335
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
16†
336
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,050
+2.4%
16
337
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.8%
16†
338
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
16†
339
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
16†
340
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
16†
341
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,960
+4.5%
16
342
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
16†
343
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
16†
344
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
16†
345
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
16†
346
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$58,810
+3.5%
16
347
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
16†
348
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
16†
349
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
16†
350
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
16†
351
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$66,330
+3.1%
16
352
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$27,720
+6.7%
16
353
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,440
+5.6%
16
354
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$79,820
-1.5%
16
355
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
16†
356
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,340
+5.2%
16
357
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
16†
358
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
16†
359
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
16†
360
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
16†
361
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
16†
362
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
15†
363
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
15†
364
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,460
+4.2%
15
365
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
15†
366
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
15†
367
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,010
+3.4%
15
368
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
15†
369
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$36,840
+4.1%
15
370
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
15†
371
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
15†
372
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
15†
373
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,260
+4.5%
15
374
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
15†
375
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,490
+2.6%
15
376
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
15†
377
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
15†
378
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,860
+3.6%
15
379
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
15†
380
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
15†
381
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$21,980
+6.4%
15
382
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
15†
383
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
15†
384
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
385
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
15†
386
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,890
-2.8%
15
387
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
15†
388
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
15†
389
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,680
+5.1%
15
390
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$61,360
+1.7%
15
391
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
15†
392
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
15†
393
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
15†
394
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
15†
395
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
15†
396
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
15†
397
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,670
+1.6%
15
398
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
14†
399
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
14†
400
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$23,580
+5.6%
14
401
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$87,980
-1.7%
14
402
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
14†
403
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,840
+4.9%
14
404
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
14†
405
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
14†
406
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
14†
407
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$25,740
+5.6%
14
408
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
14†
409
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,430
+0.4%
14
410
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
14†
411
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
14†
412
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
14†
413
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$43,530
+3.3%
14
414
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
14†
415
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,720
+4.9%
14
416
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
14†
417
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
14†
418
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$60,150
+1.7%
14
419
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$43,510
+3.8%
14
420
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
14†
421
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
14†
422
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
14†
423
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.8%
14†
424
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
14†
425
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,540
-4.2%
14
426
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$25,260
+0.4%
14
427
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$23,320
+5.4%
14
428
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$71,280
+1.2%
14
429
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
14†
430
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
14†
431
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
14†
432
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
13†
433
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
13†
434
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.1%
13†
435
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$20,730
-1.5%
13
436
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.8%
13†
437
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,080
+3.5%
13
438
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,520
+2.4%
13
439
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,250
+3.0%
13
440
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
13†
441
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
13†
442
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
13†
443
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
13†
444
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
13†
445
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
13†
446
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,500
0.0%
13
447
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
13†
448
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$77,480
-4.2%
13
449
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$74,890
-4.2%
13
450
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
13†
451
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,870
+4.1%
13
452
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,080
+3.4%
13
453
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,260
+3.1%
13
454
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
13†
455
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
13†
456
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
13†
457
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
13†
458
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.4%
13†
459
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,910
+3.7%
13
460
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,200
+3.0%
13
461
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
13†
462
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$26,530
+3.9%
13
463
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,410
+2.3%
13
464
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
13†
465
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
12†
466
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
12†
467
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
12†
468
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$35,890
+3.1%
12
469
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,990
+3.5%
12
470
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
12†
471
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,160
+3.5%
12
472
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$74,540
-6.9%
12
473
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
12†
474
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,580
+3.2%
12
475
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+1.4%
12†
476
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
12†
477
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
12†
478
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.3%
12†
479
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
12†
480
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
12†
481
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
12†
482
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
12†
483
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$24,760
+3.4%
12
484
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
12†
485
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
12†
486
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,690
+3.0%
12
487
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$35,260
+3.4%
12
488
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
12†
489
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
12†
490
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
12†
491
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
12†
492
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
12†
493
Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
12†
494
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$56,660
-3.5%
12
495
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$49,860
+1.7%
12
496
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
12†
497
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,520
+2.7%
12
498
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
499
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$56,760
+0.2%
12
500
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
12†
501
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
12†
502
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
12†
503
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$30,890
+3.2%
12
504
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$21,690
+2.0%
12
505
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
12†
506
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
12†
507
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.4%
12†
508
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$58,080
+1.1%
11
509
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$39,010
+1.1%
11
510
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
11†
511
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,450
-1.6%
11
512
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
11†
513
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$54,090
+1.3%
11
514
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
11†
515
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
11†
516
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
11†
517
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,460
+2.5%
11
518
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$65,020
-3.5%
11
519
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$47,280
-2.0%
11
520
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
11†
521
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
11†
522
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,830
+1.6%
11
523
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
11†
524
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
11†
525
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$48,540
+1.5%
11
526
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$22,350
-2.9%
11
527
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
11†
528
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,270
-3.2%
11
529
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$57,940
-1.6%
11
530
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,160
+2.9%
11
531
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$46,920
+1.8%
11
532
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
11†
533
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
534
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,930
0.0%
10
535
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,030
-0.7%
10
536
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
10†
537
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,220
-7.7%
10
538
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,410
-1.4%
10
539
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,550
+2.3%
10
540
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,790
+0.5%
10
541
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,740
0.0%
10
542
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
10†
543
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
10†
544
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
10†
545
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.7%
10†
546
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
10†
547
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$48,710
-1.8%
10
548
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
10†
549
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$56,560
-0.1%
10
550
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
10†
551
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
10†
552
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,410
+1.0%
10
553
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
10†
554
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
10†
555
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
10†
556
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
10†
557
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
10†
558
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
10†
559
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$49,520
-3.7%
10
560
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
10†
561
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
10†
562
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
10†
563
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
10†
564
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.1%
10†
565
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$22,410
+3.0%
10
566
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
10†
567
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
10†
568
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,800
+1.2%
10
569
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
10†
570
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
10†
571
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
10†
572
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
10†
573
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
—†
-7.1%
10†
574
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.3%
10†
575
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.8%
10†
576
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
9†
577
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
9†
578
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
579
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
9†
580
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
9†
581
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
9†
582
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
9†
583
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$34,100
+2.4%
9
584
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,940
-0.2%
9
585
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
9†
586
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
9†
587
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,100
-0.4%
9
588
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
—†
-12.4%
9†
589
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.7%
9†
590
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
9†
591
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
9†
592
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
9†
593
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
9†
594
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,310
-16.7%
9
595
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
9†
596
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.1%
9†
597
Tutors · Some college, no degree
—†
+0.6%
9†
598
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
9†
599
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,230
-1.8%
9
600
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
9†
601
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
9†
602
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$49,640
-1.2%
9
603
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
8†
604
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.3%
8†
605
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,340
-12.9%
8
606
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.1%
8†
607
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,020
-2.3%
8
608
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
8†
609
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$35,500
+0.9%
8
610
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
8†
611
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,050
-6.5%
8
612
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$35,630
+1.0%
8
613
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,660
-7.8%
8
614
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
8†
615
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.5%
8†
616
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
8†
617
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-6.8%
8†
618
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
8†
619
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
8†
620
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
621
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
8†
622
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.9%
8†
623
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.1%
8†
624
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
8†
625
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.6%
8†
626
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,410
-0.9%
8
627
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
8†
628
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
8†
629
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,670
-5.8%
8
630
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
8†
631
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
632
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
8†
633
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
8†
634
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
7†
635
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
7†
636
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
7†
637
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
7†
638
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
7†
639
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
7†
640
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$21,120
-1.5%
7
641
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
7†
642
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
7†
643
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
7†
644
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
7†
645
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
7†
646
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$24,170
-13.5%
7
647
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
7†
648
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
7†
649
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
7†
650
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$23,010
+0.2%
7
651
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
7†
652
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
7†
653
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
7†
654
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,990
-26.3%
7
655
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$25,230
-5.4%
7
656
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.0%
7†
657
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
7†
658
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
7†
659
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
7†
660
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
6†
661
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
6†
662
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
6†
663
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-27.5%
6†
664
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
6†
665
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.7%
6†
666
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.0%
6†
667
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
6†
668
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
6†
669
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
6†
670
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
6†
671
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
6†
672
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
5†
673
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
5†
674
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-7.0%
5†
675
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
5†
676
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
5†
677
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
5†
678
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.4%
5†
679
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
4†
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