Best jobs in Arizona

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

Search live jobs in Arizona How we score
Wages here are local to Arizona (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (local)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Arizona pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$470,640 vs $420,860 · +11.8%
$558,970 vs $358,550 · +55.9%
$415,980 vs $414,010 · +0.5%
$134,420 vs $132,300 · +1.6%
$36,420 vs $35,800 · +1.7%
$66,330 vs $64,120 · +3.4%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
Compare · Alabama·Alaska·Arkansas
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$470,640
+2.7%
—
800
100†
02
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$558,970
+4.1%
110
400
96
03
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$415,980
+3.9%
—
600
91†
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$134,420
+40.1%
7,220
29,500
80
05
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$36,420
+17.0%
74,540
765,800
79
06
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$66,330
+49.9%
80
2,300
79
07
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$94,800
+4.4%
110,480
308,700
74
08
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$409,610
+5.4%
80
300
74
09
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1022
$322,800
+4.1%
—
200
72†
10
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$34,230
+6.1%
77,210
904,300
68
11
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$51,160
+42.1%
1,280
4,100
66
12
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$107,240
+33.5%
4,560
23,400
65
13
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$369,720
+1.2%
130
600
62
14
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$129,690
+15.8%
38,050
115,200
61
15
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$125,260
+28.5%
3,420
16,000
61
16
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$338,290
+4.2%
270
400
61
17
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$128,850
+23.2%
11,840
62,100
59
18
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$35,720
-0.5%
93,920
555,800
58
19
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
$233,270
+6.4%
—
400
58†
20
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$99,500
+4.9%
73,150
189,100
58
21
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$312,490
+2.5%
6,800
9,600
57
22
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$166,430
+15.2%
14,270
55,600
55
23
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$37,500
+8.5%
57,510
472,300
53
24
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
$292,760
+2.7%
2,620
3,300
52
25
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$248,660
+8.6%
310
2,700
52
Showing top 25 of 709 scored occupations — show all 709show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$135,870
+21.8%
52
27
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,690
-5.5%
52
28
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$134,650
+20.4%
51
29
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$139,830
+14.8%
51
30
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree
$272,330
+4.4%
50
31
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$249,720
+6.1%
49
32
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$34,600
-9.9%
49
33
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree
$129,760
+19.7%
48
34
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$44,290
+1.5%
48
35
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$259,320
+3.3%
48
36
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$38,670
+14.9%
46
37
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$227,870
+3.9%
43
38
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$75,470
+21.5%
43
39
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,000
+17.3%
42
40
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$64,650
+22.0%
42
41
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$43,950
-0.7%
42
42
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
$244,170
+0.3%
40
43
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$233,950
+0.8%
40
44
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$130,890
+11.9%
39
45
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$80,260
+18.5%
39
46
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$65,300
+16.8%
39
47
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$73,490
+19.2%
39
48
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$152,020
+9.6%
39
49
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$194,180
+4.1%
39
50
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,640
+20.0%
38
51
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$140,960
+11.1%
38
52
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$97,800
+15.0%
38
53
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$77,620
+16.7%
38
54
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$156,100
+8.7%
38
55
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,750
+18.4%
38
56
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,080
+4.0%
37
57
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,790
+16.1%
37
58
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$158,280
+7.3%
37
59
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$103,660
+13.8%
37
60
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$145,690
+4.7%
37
61
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,980
+16.8%
37
62
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$93,310
+8.8%
37
63
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$108,280
+11.0%
36
64
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,420
-6.7%
36
65
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$46,590
+7.3%
36
66
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,940
+12.5%
36
67
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,680
+8.7%
36
68
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,040
+19.8%
36
69
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$99,050
+5.6%
35
70
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$119,010
+11.2%
35
71
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$65,290
+12.6%
35†
72
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$100,040
+13.0%
35
73
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$167,480
+3.8%
35
74
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$103,530
+8.7%
34
75
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,220
+10.9%
34
76
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$79,970
+4.6%
34
77
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,060
+9.5%
34
78
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$67,140
+10.8%
33†
79
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$129,870
+4.5%
33
80
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,220
+6.6%
33
81
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$146,930
+4.6%
33
82
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$89,480
+12.5%
33
83
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$67,260
+16.2%
33
84
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$36,220
+2.0%
33
85
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,260
+4.1%
33
86
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,620
+3.8%
33
87
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,400
+15.4%
33
88
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$96,950
+9.6%
32
89
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$116,820
+8.7%
32
90
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$85,990
+8.5%
32†
91
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$100,650
+10.0%
32
92
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$139,820
+5.0%
32
93
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$105,240
+8.2%
31
94
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$111,170
+5.1%
31†
95
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$122,250
+8.0%
31
96
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,270
+9.1%
31
97
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$122,580
+3.7%
31†
98
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$79,780
+12.1%
31
99
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,550
+5.3%
31
100
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$71,390
+6.2%
30
101
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$141,230
+5.2%
30
102
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,920
+3.1%
30
103
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,450
+12.8%
30
104
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,260
+9.5%
30
105
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$123,170
+6.1%
30
106
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$71,940
+6.7%
29
107
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$90,450
+6.5%
29†
108
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,030
+7.3%
29†
109
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$131,870
+5.5%
29
110
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,570
+14.6%
29
111
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$102,730
+9.3%
29
112
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$67,350
+13.3%
29
113
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$62,810
+12.9%
29
114
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,540
+8.1%
29
115
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$125,770
+5.8%
29
116
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,980
+11.9%
29
117
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$50,740
+14.7%
29
118
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,940
+10.9%
29
119
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,550
+7.2%
29
120
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$118,120
+6.2%
29
121
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$137,510
+4.3%
28
122
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$101,010
+7.0%
28
123
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,550
+6.0%
28
124
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$63,250
+12.8%
28
125
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$142,090
+3.5%
28
126
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,140
+7.3%
28
127
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$138,940
+3.1%
28
128
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$95,040
+8.6%
27
129
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,180
+12.1%
27
130
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,250
-0.3%
27
131
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$59,910
+12.6%
27
132
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,500
+4.0%
27
133
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,210
+9.5%
27
134
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$100,600
+7.1%
26
135
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$102,800
+6.5%
26
136
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$63,750
+11.5%
26
137
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,750
+6.1%
26
138
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,400
+8.1%
26
139
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$101,160
+4.6%
26
140
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,400
+5.0%
26
141
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$98,070
+7.0%
26
142
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$93,540
+5.7%
26
143
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$75,340
+5.8%
26
144
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,920
+3.7%
26
145
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,940
-1.6%
26
146
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$61,710
+11.1%
25
147
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$106,810
+5.7%
25
148
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,280
+3.0%
25
149
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$137,250
+2.1%
25
150
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,780
+9.2%
25
151
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,680
+10.4%
25
152
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$116,470
+4.2%
25
153
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,810
+1.9%
25
154
Statisticians · Master's degree
$79,640
+8.5%
25
155
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$45,070
+5.9%
25
156
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,760
+11.4%
25
157
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$131,950
+2.2%
24
158
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$103,060
+5.1%
24
159
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,770
+8.2%
24
160
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$38,910
+3.6%
24
161
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$89,660
+5.0%
24
162
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,410
+4.7%
24†
163
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$115,730
+4.0%
24
164
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,190
+1.8%
24
165
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,580
+4.5%
24
166
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,250
+11.5%
24
167
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,630
+11.0%
24
168
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$136,800
+1.2%
24
169
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,950
+11.3%
24
170
Astronomers · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,020
+2.2%
24
171
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,780
+2.3%
24
172
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,440
+8.8%
24
173
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$74,840
+3.3%
24
174
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,240
+3.1%
23
175
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,230
+8.1%
23
176
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$76,550
+7.7%
23
177
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$106,370
+4.4%
23
178
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,880
+3.1%
23
179
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$100,620
+1.9%
23
180
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$62,350
+9.5%
23
181
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$85,300
+6.8%
23
182
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$76,230
+7.5%
23
183
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$99,880
+3.8%
23
184
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,290
+0.4%
23
185
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$77,550
+6.4%
23
186
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,640
+6.4%
23
187
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,390
+0.3%
23
188
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$95,780
+2.0%
23†
189
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,420
+6.6%
23
190
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$52,000
+10.1%
23
191
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,820
+4.2%
23
192
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$117,170
+2.5%
23
193
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$102,000
+3.9%
23
194
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$64,030
+7.7%
23
195
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$46,380
+9.7%
23
196
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$89,200
+4.3%
23
197
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,180
+6.4%
23
198
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,480
+8.5%
22
199
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$36,500
+6.3%
22
200
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,790
+10.0%
22
201
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$104,850
+2.9%
22
202
Models · No formal educational credential
$109,910
-0.5%
22†
203
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$82,260
+6.4%
22
204
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,570
+4.2%
22
205
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$74,920
+3.0%
22
206
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,070
+4.5%
22
207
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$84,110
+6.1%
22
208
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$36,120
+11.1%
22
209
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,300
+9.1%
22
210
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$102,400
+3.4%
22
211
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$50,590
-5.8%
22
212
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
$60,340
+8.7%
22
213
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,980
+5.8%
22
214
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,600
+5.7%
22
215
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,890
+7.1%
22
216
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$110,600
+2.6%
22
217
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$129,890
+0.2%
22
218
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,000
+6.4%
22
219
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$103,280
+1.7%
22
220
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$96,470
+3.4%
22
221
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,360
+3.7%
21
222
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$56,590
-2.0%
21
223
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,900
+6.4%
21†
224
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$125,270
+0.6%
21
225
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,050
+5.3%
21
226
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,620
+3.6%
21
227
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$83,840
+5.4%
21
228
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,560
+3.7%
21
229
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$93,970
+3.9%
21
230
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,080
-0.1%
21
231
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,880
+8.5%
21
232
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$100,130
+3.0%
21
233
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$44,740
+9.5%
21
234
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,930
+5.3%
20
235
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$35,900
-1.5%
20
236
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,160
+5.5%
20
237
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$81,730
+4.9%
20
238
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$108,760
+1.9%
20
239
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$102,280
+2.1%
20
240
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,740
+3.6%
20
241
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,300
+4.0%
20
242
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$66,710
+4.8%
20
243
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,990
+4.3%
20†
244
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$123,240
-0.7%
20
245
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$80,600
+4.4%
20
246
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,070
+2.6%
20
247
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$53,130
+6.4%
20
248
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,250
+8.7%
20
249
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,790
+2.2%
20
250
Curators · Master's degree
$63,510
+7.0%
20
251
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$35,640
+0.4%
20
252
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$58,360
-1.6%
20
253
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$115,020
+0.7%
20
254
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,730
+6.4%
20
255
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,780
+5.2%
19
256
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,630
+7.1%
19
257
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$82,150
+4.3%
19
258
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,010
-5.0%
19
259
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$77,490
+4.4%
19
260
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,330
+1.2%
19
261
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,910
+2.0%
19
262
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,730
0.0%
19
263
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,260
+4.5%
19
264
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,340
-0.7%
19
265
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$64,410
+5.5%
19
266
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$93,280
+2.5%
19
267
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,810
+5.6%
19
268
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$61,410
-3.7%
19
269
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$67,320
+4.9%
19
270
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,980
+8.2%
19
271
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,030
+6.0%
18
272
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$97,480
-1.5%
18
273
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,560
+8.1%
18
274
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$85,190
+3.2%
18
275
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,570
+4.2%
18
276
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,670
+7.6%
18
277
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,470
+6.7%
18
278
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,260
+3.3%
18
279
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$36,840
+6.7%
18
280
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,800
+4.1%
18
281
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$61,330
+4.8%
18
282
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,610
+3.6%
18
283
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,370
+5.2%
18
284
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,390
+6.0%
18
285
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,460
+1.7%
18
286
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,180
+3.1%
18
287
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,280
+3.4%
18
288
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$58,250
+3.5%
18
289
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,690
+6.7%
18
290
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,510
+3.3%
18
291
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$69,230
+4.7%
18
292
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,130
+0.7%
18
293
Political Scientists · Master's degree
$108,770
-3.1%
18
294
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,670
+3.4%
18
295
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$55,680
+6.0%
18
296
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,500
+4.1%
18
297
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,550
+6.9%
18
298
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$81,970
+3.0%
17
299
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$104,280
-0.7%
17
300
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,780
+3.8%
17
301
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$47,340
+5.9%
17
302
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,410
-7.7%
17
303
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,390
+4.4%
17
304
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$90,280
-4.2%
17
305
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,600
+5.0%
17
306
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,730
+2.9%
17
307
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$46,270
+4.6%
17†
308
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,350
+6.3%
17
309
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$64,750
+4.1%
17
310
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$75,310
+3.5%
17
311
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$43,920
+3.2%
17
312
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$64,180
+4.3%
17
313
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,230
+2.8%
17
314
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$63,390
+4.5%
17
315
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$104,600
-8.8%
17
316
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$62,160
+1.7%
17
317
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,320
+0.6%
17
318
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,760
+3.7%
17
319
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,260
+5.6%
17
320
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$69,880
+4.1%
17
321
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$36,600
+7.7%
17
322
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,780
+3.1%
17
323
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$36,300
+4.1%
17
324
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,900
+3.0%
17
325
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$89,650
+1.6%
17
326
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$76,420
+3.2%
17
327
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,290
+7.0%
17
328
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,720
+2.7%
17
329
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,110
-5.1%
17
330
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,560
+4.5%
17
331
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$50,150
+3.4%
17
332
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$62,150
+3.9%
17
333
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,060
+6.2%
17
334
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$90,290
+1.2%
17
335
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,400
+6.6%
17
336
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$61,680
+4.4%
17
337
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$92,380
+0.7%
16
338
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,750
-3.4%
16
339
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,870
+4.3%
16
340
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$99,320
-1.7%
16
341
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,110
+4.6%
16
342
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,520
+2.1%
16
343
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$37,700
+5.6%
16
344
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,380
+5.8%
16
345
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,600
+3.4%
16†
346
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$48,110
+1.1%
16
347
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$97,070
-0.1%
16
348
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$41,540
+4.5%
16†
349
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,050
-3.5%
16
350
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,600
+2.2%
16
351
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,680
+3.3%
16†
352
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$48,550
+5.5%
16
353
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$50,090
+5.5%
16
354
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,700
+1.8%
16
355
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,860
+3.7%
16
356
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,680
+2.4%
16
357
Archivists · Master's degree
$47,010
+3.8%
16†
358
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,510
-3.2%
16
359
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,430
-0.2%
16
360
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$49,810
+3.1%
16
361
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$65,290
+3.7%
16
362
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$48,250
+3.8%
16
363
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,500
+5.4%
16
364
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,840
+0.7%
16
365
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,110
-0.8%
16†
366
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,230
+4.6%
16
367
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,430
+2.1%
16
368
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,550
+3.5%
16†
369
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$61,420
+4.1%
16
370
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$66,750
+3.4%
16
371
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,680
+2.4%
16
372
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$62,530
+1.7%
16
373
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,330
+5.1%
16†
374
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,300
+5.7%
16
375
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,600
+6.4%
16
376
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,430
+4.9%
16
377
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,970
-7.8%
16
378
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,440
+5.7%
15
379
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$84,810
+1.0%
15
380
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,350
+3.0%
15
381
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$33,570
+3.4%
15
382
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$58,910
+1.8%
15
383
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,860
+3.6%
15
384
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,770
-1.6%
15
385
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,080
+4.5%
15
386
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,410
+2.2%
15
387
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,500
+5.1%
15
388
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,210
+2.0%
15
389
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$77,010
-4.2%
15
390
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$52,410
+4.6%
15
391
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$92,680
-1.8%
15
392
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$88,990
-6.0%
15
393
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$57,800
+4.0%
15
394
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$61,460
+3.2%
15
395
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,840
+1.2%
15
396
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$62,620
+1.3%
15
397
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$50,290
+4.2%
15
398
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$72,550
+2.4%
15
399
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,230
+2.3%
15
400
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$35,410
+3.9%
15
401
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,350
0.0%
15
402
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$46,650
+5.4%
15
403
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,400
+6.4%
15
404
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$45,330
+5.3%
15
405
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,600
+3.5%
15
406
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,330
+1.6%
15
407
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,980
+3.7%
15
408
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,230
+2.4%
15
409
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,690
+2.3%
15
410
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,990
+4.9%
15
411
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,560
+3.3%
15
412
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,100
0.0%
15
413
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$62,610
+3.3%
15
414
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,230
+2.1%
15
415
Economists · Master's degree
$79,610
+1.2%
15
416
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$80,930
+1.1%
15
417
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,620
+1.6%
15
418
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$72,060
+1.7%
15
419
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$58,240
+3.5%
15
420
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,260
+3.2%
15
421
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,960
+0.6%
15
422
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$41,740
+5.5%
15
423
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$79,780
+0.9%
15
424
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,770
+4.5%
15
425
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$55,990
+3.6%
15
426
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,190
+5.3%
15
427
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,630
+0.2%
14
428
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,940
+3.5%
14
429
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$68,880
+1.8%
14
430
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$49,510
+4.1%
14
431
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,110
+3.7%
14
432
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,230
+2.0%
14
433
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,080
+1.1%
14
434
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,710
-2.0%
14
435
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,780
+5.1%
14
436
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,580
-1.8%
14
437
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,900
+2.5%
14
438
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$51,250
+3.8%
14
439
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$58,510
+2.1%
14
440
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,050
+2.0%
14
441
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,730
+2.5%
14
442
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$86,700
-0.1%
14
443
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,880
+3.7%
14
444
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,380
+4.1%
14†
445
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$77,740
-2.6%
14
446
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,430
+5.9%
14
447
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,650
+2.7%
14
448
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$47,830
+4.4%
14
449
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,910
+2.6%
14
450
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,230
+1.7%
14
451
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$46,020
+3.1%
14
452
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,040
+1.7%
14
453
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$59,500
+1.1%
14†
454
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,970
-11.2%
14
455
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$86,030
-8.2%
14
456
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$53,290
+3.5%
14
457
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,940
+0.7%
14
458
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,700
+3.0%
14
459
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,410
+2.3%
14
460
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,870
+2.9%
14
461
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$48,260
+4.3%
14
462
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$39,660
+2.0%
14
463
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,560
+2.1%
14
464
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,440
-0.8%
14
465
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,990
+2.4%
14
466
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,260
+1.6%
14
467
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$77,020
-4.4%
14
468
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,710
-4.2%
13
469
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,440
+3.7%
13
470
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,610
+2.5%
13
471
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$51,480
+3.3%
13
472
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$60,170
+2.5%
13
473
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$60,500
+1.7%
13
474
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,630
+3.8%
13
475
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$66,880
+1.6%
13
476
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,850
+3.0%
13
477
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,650
+3.9%
13
478
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$45,840
+4.0%
13
479
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,370
+3.2%
13
480
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$46,300
+2.1%
13†
481
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$68,250
+1.2%
13
482
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,140
+3.2%
13
483
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,990
0.0%
13
484
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$63,160
-1.2%
13†
485
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,260
+2.4%
13
486
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,390
+3.0%
13
487
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,140
+3.3%
13
488
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,480
+3.8%
13
489
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,790
+3.3%
13
490
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,710
+2.8%
13
491
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,250
+1.7%
13
492
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$62,390
-3.5%
13
493
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$50,160
+1.5%
13†
494
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,350
+2.3%
13†
495
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$45,720
+2.0%
13†
496
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,940
-2.4%
13
497
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$34,740
-1.5%
13
498
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,770
-0.3%
13
499
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,670
+3.6%
13
500
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,970
+3.3%
13
501
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,840
-2.8%
13
502
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$64,930
+0.7%
13
503
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$57,140
+2.1%
13
504
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,630
+3.2%
13
505
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$67,200
+1.2%
13
506
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,820
+4.7%
13
507
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,930
-14.5%
13
508
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,210
+2.9%
13
509
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,510
+1.6%
13
510
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$42,210
+3.8%
12
511
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,080
0.0%
12
512
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$61,900
+1.0%
12
513
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,420
+1.2%
12
514
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,090
+2.5%
12
515
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$37,440
+3.6%
12
516
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,730
-0.4%
12
517
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$59,580
+1.5%
12
518
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,940
-0.7%
12†
519
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,530
-3.7%
12
520
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$73,080
-5.6%
12
521
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$73,040
-2.8%
12
522
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$72,090
0.0%
12
523
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$58,220
+1.5%
12
524
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$35,130
+0.2%
12
525
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,570
+1.3%
12
526
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,800
+2.2%
12
527
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$59,210
-5.2%
12†
528
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,720
+1.4%
12
529
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,080
-15.1%
12†
530
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,100
-2.9%
12
531
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$32,660
-13.5%
12
532
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$73,210
-2.5%
12
533
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$60,880
+0.6%
12
534
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$38,500
+1.6%
12
535
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$60,130
+1.4%
12
536
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,340
-6.5%
12
537
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
$72,430
-22.3%
12
538
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,800
+2.6%
12
539
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,230
-0.2%
12
540
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$63,090
+0.6%
12
541
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$70,070
-6.9%
12
542
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,150
-9.0%
12
543
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,560
+2.3%
12
544
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$64,300
-1.6%
12
545
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,580
+2.5%
11
546
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$50,150
+1.7%
11
547
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,530
+3.0%
11
548
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,580
+2.0%
11
549
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$34,230
+3.0%
11
550
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$49,020
+2.2%
11
551
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,050
+0.2%
11
552
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$67,410
-6.5%
11
553
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,380
+3.3%
11
554
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,900
+3.6%
11
555
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$41,870
+3.1%
11
556
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,330
-6.0%
11
557
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$45,970
+2.5%
11
558
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,940
-0.6%
11
559
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,060
-5.4%
11
560
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,350
-1.7%
11
561
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,050
-6.4%
11
562
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$46,280
+2.3%
11
563
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$48,330
+1.4%
11
564
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,440
+2.0%
11
565
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,770
+2.3%
11
566
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,740
-10.5%
11
567
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$63,400
-6.4%
11
568
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$61,710
-3.5%
11
569
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$62,980
-1.8%
11
570
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,170
-2.1%
11
571
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,880
-0.9%
11
572
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,900
-9.5%
11
573
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$62,920
+0.2%
11
574
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,120
-5.8%
10
575
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$56,030
-1.8%
10
576
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$62,130
-1.9%
10
577
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$62,740
-4.1%
10
578
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$35,080
-3.3%
10
579
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,120
-2.3%
10
580
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$61,750
-13.7%
10
581
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,700
+0.5%
10
582
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,450
+3.1%
10
583
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,270
-2.5%
10†
584
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,260
+2.8%
10
585
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$46,910
+0.9%
10
586
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$52,830
-1.6%
10
587
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,860
+0.7%
10
588
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,310
-0.4%
10
589
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$45,780
+1.0%
10
590
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$55,350
-8.4%
10
591
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,600
-3.1%
10
592
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,530
+1.0%
10
593
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,070
-1.7%
10†
594
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,830
-2.3%
10
595
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,210
-16.7%
10
596
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,820
-4.3%
10
597
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,070
-2.8%
10
598
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,690
+1.0%
10
599
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,140
-10.8%
10
600
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$56,660
-3.2%
10
601
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$55,270
-0.1%
10
602
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,450
-2.9%
10
603
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,290
-0.2%
10
604
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,250
-12.9%
10
605
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$56,300
+0.1%
10
606
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,380
0.0%
10
607
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$45,700
+1.5%
10
608
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,460
+2.3%
10
609
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$50,750
+0.6%
10
610
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,620
+2.3%
10
611
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,000
+1.2%
9
612
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,130
-2.8%
9
613
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,970
+1.8%
9
614
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,280
-13.6%
9
615
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$56,900
-2.5%
9
616
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,780
-7.8%
9
617
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$56,160
-1.2%
9
618
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$38,940
+0.6%
9
619
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,840
-13.6%
9
620
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$32,510
+1.2%
9
621
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,970
-2.3%
9
622
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,950
-10.7%
9
623
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,350
+0.5%
9
624
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,100
-21.1%
9
625
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$46,630
-5.6%
9
626
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,010
+0.3%
9
627
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,160
-6.3%
9
628
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$49,620
-0.9%
9
629
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,200
-25.9%
9
630
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,280
-6.8%
9
631
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$47,890
-7.1%
9
632
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,070
-36.1%
9†
633
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,930
-3.8%
9
634
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,200
-11.6%
8
635
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$52,000
-12.4%
8
636
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$48,160
-2.5%
8
637
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,970
-8.7%
8
638
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$48,590
-17.2%
8
639
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$32,000
+2.3%
8
640
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,610
-12.1%
8
641
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$40,360
-4.5%
8†
642
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,660
-12.8%
8
643
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,050
+0.6%
8
644
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,150
-16.3%
8
645
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,950
-8.1%
8
646
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,930
-4.7%
8
647
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,580
-1.6%
8
648
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
+1.0%
8
649
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,690
-15.9%
8
650
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,850
+1.4%
8
651
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,110
+0.2%
8
652
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$39,780
-0.1%
8
653
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,780
-2.3%
8
654
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,090
-0.5%
8
655
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$47,930
-5.5%
8
656
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,760
-14.4%
8
657
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,110
-13.6%
8
658
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,030
+1.4%
8
659
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,730
-18.9%
8
660
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$47,920
-9.6%
8
661
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$43,010
+0.6%
8
662
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,820
-8.3%
8
663
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,140
-19.6%
8
664
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,790
-4.8%
8
665
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,050
-9.5%
8
666
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,990
-12.0%
8
667
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,390
-2.2%
8
668
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,680
-8.9%
8
669
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,360
-0.1%
8
670
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,650
-2.6%
7†
671
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,510
-3.8%
7
672
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,760
-12.0%
7
673
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$40,210
-10.8%
7
674
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,670
-0.6%
7
675
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,460
-8.3%
7
676
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$43,100
-3.9%
7
677
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,510
-6.8%
7
678
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,870
-0.6%
7
679
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,440
-1.8%
7
680
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,110
-6.7%
7
681
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,240
-5.5%
7
682
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,780
-5.0%
7
683
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$34,220
-10.5%
7†
684
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,130
-3.0%
7
685
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$37,750
-22.1%
7
686
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,860
-1.8%
7
687
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,840
-1.0%
7
688
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,380
-26.3%
7
689
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$35,160
-5.0%
7
690
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$40,250
-13.0%
7
691
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,260
-6.6%
7
692
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
$32,890
-3.7%
7†
693
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,660
-3.3%
7
694
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,740
-16.1%
7
695
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$39,260
-3.4%
7
696
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,560
-2.7%
7
697
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,900
-5.6%
7
698
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,280
-21.2%
6
699
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,830
-14.6%
6
700
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,550
-4.9%
6
701
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$31,110
-18.1%
6†
702
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,740
-1.6%
6
703
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,860
-5.9%
6
704
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$36,870
-13.5%
6
705
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,460
-11.7%
6
706
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,970
-4.4%
6
707
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,640
-6.1%
6
708
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,060
-15.2%
6
709
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$31,700
-5.4%
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Live jobs in Arizona
Growth and openings are national (BLS EP 2024–34) — state-level projections are not in this data pull, so the same national figure is used for every place and we say so rather than guess.
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