Best jobs in Athens, GA

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

Search live jobs in Athens, GA How we score
Wages here are local to Athens, GA (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (metro)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Athens, GA pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$128,140 vs $132,300 · -3.1%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 53-2011
—†
+3.9%
—
11,700
100†
02
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
—†
+4.1%
—
600
99†
03
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
—†
+3.9%
—
600
82†
04
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
78†
05
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
—†
+42.1%
—
4,100
77†
06
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$128,140
+40.1%
240
29,500
72
07
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
—†
+28.5%
—
16,000
67†
08
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$24,220
+6.1%
3,490
904,300
67
09
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
—†
+4.3%
—
300
65†
10
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$388,370
+2.7%
—
1,000
63†
11
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
—†
+1.2%
—
600
55†
12
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
—†
+2.7%
—
800
55†
13
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$76,090
+33.5%
30
23,400
54
14
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$27,900
+17.0%
1,150
765,800
54
15
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$126,420
+23.2%
240
62,100
50
16
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
48†
17
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
47†
18
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
—†
+6.1%
—
900
46†
19
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$82,200
+4.9%
2,400
189,100
46
20
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$29,240
-0.5%
2,810
555,800
45
21
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$125,460
+20.4%
160
12,000
44
22
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree · 31-2011
—†
+19.2%
—
7,200
44†
23
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree · 13-2061
—†
+18.5%
—
5,700
43†
24
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$34,600
+8.5%
1,570
472,300
42
25
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$81,830
+4.4%
1,830
308,700
42
Showing top 25 of 745 scored occupations — show all 745show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$33,540
+14.9%
41
27
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+20.0%
41†
28
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.9%
40†
29
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.2%
40†
30
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$137,130
+14.8%
40
31
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
40†
32
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$281,100
+3.3%
40
33
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$137,570
+15.2%
39
34
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+19.8%
39†
35
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
39†
36
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.2%
39†
37
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$65,910
+22.0%
38
38
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$106,870
+15.8%
38
39
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
38†
40
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$28,130
-9.9%
37
41
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$66,000
+21.5%
37
42
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
36†
43
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.1%
35†
44
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,620
+17.3%
35
45
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
35†
46
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
34†
47
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$235,360
+2.5%
34
48
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,210
+1.5%
34
49
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$21,090
-0.7%
34
50
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
34†
51
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,620
+12.5%
33
52
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
33†
53
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
33†
54
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,150
+3.8%
33
55
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
33†
56
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$93,890
+15.0%
32
57
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$63,440
+16.7%
32
58
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$101,080
+13.8%
32
59
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
32†
60
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+14.6%
31†
61
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
31†
62
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.4%
31†
63
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
31†
64
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,220
-6.7%
31
65
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$217,050
+2.7%
31
66
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
31†
67
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
31†
68
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,190
+16.1%
31
69
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
31†
70
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,330
+15.4%
30
71
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$46,900
+16.8%
30
72
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
30†
73
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
29†
74
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
29†
75
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$123,320
+9.6%
29
76
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
29†
77
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
29†
78
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
29†
79
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,570
+10.9%
29
80
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
29†
81
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,060
+6.0%
28
82
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
28†
83
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$91,930
+11.0%
28
84
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.8%
28†
85
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
28†
86
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,370
+8.1%
28
87
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$83,650
+12.5%
28
88
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+9.2%
28†
89
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$75,720
+13.0%
27
90
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
27†
91
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$60,610
+14.7%
27
92
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,610
+12.1%
27
93
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
27†
94
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$81,730
+12.1%
27
95
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
27†
96
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$101,980
+8.7%
27
97
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
27†
98
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$164,460
+4.3%
27
99
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$98,070
+9.6%
26
100
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
26†
101
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
26†
102
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,190
+4.0%
26
103
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
26†
104
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$166,440
+4.1%
26
105
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
26†
106
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,230
+4.6%
26
107
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,280
+6.6%
26
108
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$76,600
-2.0%
26
109
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
26†
110
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
26†
111
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.9%
26†
112
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
26†
113
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
26†
114
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$32,170
+2.0%
25
115
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,530
+10.8%
25
116
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
25†
117
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,780
+11.9%
25
118
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
25†
119
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$94,240
+4.5%
25
120
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
25†
121
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,970
+9.1%
25
122
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$157,340
+3.8%
25
123
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
25†
124
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
25†
125
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,750
+9.5%
24
126
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
24†
127
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
24†
128
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
—†
+9.7%
24†
129
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
24†
130
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
24†
131
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
24†
132
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
24†
133
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
24†
134
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,320
-5.5%
24
135
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
24†
136
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$64,590
+11.1%
24
137
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
24†
138
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$60,950
+3.0%
24
139
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$75,900
+4.6%
24
140
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
24†
141
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$122,180
+6.1%
24
142
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
24†
143
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$121,530
+4.7%
24
144
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
24†
145
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
24†
146
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,330
+2.3%
24
147
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,800
+7.3%
23
148
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
23†
149
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.6%
23†
150
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$88,610
+8.2%
23
151
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.9%
23†
152
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
23†
153
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$129,490
+5.0%
23
154
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,810
+6.7%
23
155
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
23†
156
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
23†
157
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
23†
158
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
23†
159
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
22†
160
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
22†
161
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,800
+4.2%
22
162
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,490
+7.2%
22
163
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$37,590
+12.9%
22
164
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$39,950
+12.6%
22
165
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
22†
166
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$117,990
+4.9%
22
167
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
22†
168
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.5%
22†
169
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$82,430
+5.6%
22
170
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,950
+5.3%
21
171
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,360
+4.1%
21
172
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$37,120
+7.3%
21
173
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$57,330
+6.2%
21
174
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$92,060
+7.1%
21
175
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
21†
176
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$65,410
+8.7%
21
177
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
21†
178
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
21†
179
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
21†
180
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$81,830
+7.0%
21
181
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
21†
182
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,080
+8.8%
21
183
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$133,630
+3.1%
21
184
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
21†
185
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
21†
186
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
21†
187
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
21†
188
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
20†
189
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
20†
190
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
20†
191
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
20†
192
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,890
+8.1%
20
193
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
20†
194
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.1%
20†
195
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$112,440
+4.1%
20
196
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,600
+10.0%
20
197
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
20†
198
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$59,280
+7.7%
20
199
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$90,810
+4.6%
20
200
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,200
+1.9%
20
201
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$89,430
+5.7%
20
202
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,500
+6.4%
20
203
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
20†
204
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
20†
205
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$69,280
+5.8%
19
206
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
19†
207
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
19†
208
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
19†
209
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
19†
210
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,050
+3.8%
19
211
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
19†
212
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
19†
213
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
19†
214
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,840
+6.7%
19
215
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,320
+5.7%
19
216
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,710
+3.1%
19
217
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
19†
218
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
19†
219
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,820
+3.6%
19
220
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
18†
221
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
18†
222
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
18†
223
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.0%
18†
224
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
18†
225
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,110
-1.6%
18
226
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,080
+6.4%
18
227
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$20,400
+5.9%
18
228
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$68,260
+6.4%
18
229
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
18†
230
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$47,360
-5.8%
18
231
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
18†
232
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,170
+4.2%
18
233
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,960
+3.1%
18
234
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$76,650
+5.0%
18
235
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,020
+8.7%
18
236
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$36,670
+9.1%
18
237
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$98,020
+3.9%
18
238
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
18†
239
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
18†
240
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
18†
241
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
18†
242
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
18†
243
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
17†
244
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
17†
245
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,360
+4.3%
17
246
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$75,350
-1.6%
17
247
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
17†
248
Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.9%
17†
249
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$51,600
+6.4%
17
250
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,770
+3.7%
17
251
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
17†
252
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,200
-0.3%
17
253
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
17†
254
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,540
+3.1%
17
255
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
17†
256
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$27,310
-1.5%
17
257
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
17†
258
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
17†
259
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$52,360
+7.0%
17
260
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,330
+7.1%
17
261
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,970
+6.4%
17
262
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
17†
263
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,560
+4.6%
17
264
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$24,960
+6.3%
17
265
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
17†
266
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,600
+2.6%
16
267
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,810
-0.1%
16
268
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
16†
269
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,350
+7.1%
16
270
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
16†
271
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,040
-5.0%
16
272
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
16†
273
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,320
+1.2%
16
274
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,080
+0.3%
16
275
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
16†
276
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
16†
277
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,560
+6.4%
16
278
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
16†
279
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
16†
280
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,050
+3.6%
16
281
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,750
+4.5%
16
282
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
16†
283
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
16†
284
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,510
+8.2%
16
285
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,490
+3.7%
16
286
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$31,240
+6.7%
16
287
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
16†
288
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.4%
16†
289
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
16†
290
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
16†
291
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
16†
292
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
16†
293
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,000
+6.7%
16
294
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
16†
295
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
16†
296
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
16†
297
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$52,890
+4.4%
16
298
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$76,200
+4.4%
16
299
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$61,370
+5.5%
16
300
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
16†
301
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
16†
302
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
15†
303
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
304
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,950
+4.5%
15
305
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
15†
306
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,740
+5.8%
15
307
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
15†
308
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$65,500
+4.3%
15
309
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
15†
310
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
311
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
15†
312
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$57,600
+4.8%
15
313
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
15†
314
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
15†
315
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
15†
316
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
15†
317
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$36,410
+4.1%
15
318
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
15†
319
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
320
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
15†
321
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
15†
322
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
15†
323
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
15†
324
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
15†
325
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
15†
326
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
327
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
15†
328
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
15†
329
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,490
+4.5%
15
330
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
15†
331
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$58,970
+3.3%
15
332
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
15†
333
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
15†
334
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$104,770
-1.5%
15
335
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
15†
336
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,530
+2.9%
15
337
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
15†
338
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
15†
339
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
340
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
15†
341
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
15†
342
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,180
+5.2%
14
343
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
14†
344
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,250
+5.6%
14
345
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$80,820
+3.0%
14
346
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
14†
347
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
14†
348
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
14†
349
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
14†
350
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
14†
351
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$57,870
+3.5%
14
352
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
14†
353
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,740
+3.5%
14
354
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,290
0.0%
14
355
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
14†
356
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,320
+6.9%
14
357
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$51,810
-3.7%
14
358
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
14†
359
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
14†
360
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.3%
14†
361
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
14†
362
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,100
+6.3%
14
363
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,740
+4.5%
14
364
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$60,280
+1.7%
14
365
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$85,460
+1.7%
14
366
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,910
+0.4%
14
367
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$62,970
+3.0%
14
368
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
14†
369
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,730
+3.7%
14
370
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$29,500
+5.6%
14
371
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
14†
372
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
14†
373
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
14†
374
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
14†
375
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
14†
376
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
14†
377
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,970
+2.2%
14
378
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
14†
379
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,570
+5.6%
14
380
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,130
+4.1%
14
381
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,970
0.0%
14
382
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,440
+5.1%
14
383
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$60,520
+4.1%
13
384
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,720
+2.5%
13
385
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,300
+3.6%
13
386
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
13†
387
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
13†
388
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.4%
13†
389
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
13†
390
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
13†
391
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
13†
392
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
13†
393
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
13†
394
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
13†
395
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$64,360
+3.5%
13
396
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
13†
397
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,570
+5.0%
13
398
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
13†
399
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
13†
400
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
13†
401
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$47,010
+3.4%
13
402
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,670
+3.1%
13
403
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$75,450
+1.3%
13
404
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
13†
405
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+0.6%
13†
406
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$96,820
+0.6%
13
407
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
13†
408
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
409
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
13†
410
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
13†
411
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
13†
412
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,650
+1.8%
13
413
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,390
+5.1%
13
414
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
13†
415
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
13†
416
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$44,220
+4.8%
13
417
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
13†
418
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$63,520
+3.2%
13
419
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$49,990
+4.5%
13
420
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$26,000
+5.8%
13
421
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
13†
422
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
13†
423
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,240
+3.6%
13
424
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
12†
425
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
12†
426
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
12†
427
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$75,550
+1.8%
12
428
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
12†
429
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
12†
430
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
12†
431
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
12†
432
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,930
+5.7%
12
433
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$22,020
+6.4%
12
434
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
12†
435
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
12†
436
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,390
+1.2%
12
437
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
12†
438
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
12†
439
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$31,190
-3.4%
12
440
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
12†
441
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
12†
442
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
12†
443
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
12†
444
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
12†
445
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
12†
446
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$65,210
-2.0%
12
447
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
12†
448
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,470
-1.6%
12
449
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$59,370
+3.4%
12
450
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,860
+5.4%
12
451
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
12†
452
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$48,800
+3.1%
12
453
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,580
+2.3%
12
454
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
12†
455
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$64,780
+1.7%
12
456
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
12†
457
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,360
+0.5%
12
458
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
12†
459
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$59,000
-0.1%
12
460
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$28,080
+3.9%
12
461
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
12†
462
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
12†
463
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$28,780
+0.4%
12
464
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
12†
465
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
12†
466
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,930
+4.9%
12
467
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
12†
468
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,450
+2.6%
12
469
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
12†
470
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$42,160
+1.1%
12
471
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
12†
472
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$36,540
+3.2%
12
473
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$64,550
+1.7%
12
474
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$29,120
+4.6%
12
475
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$49,650
+3.8%
12
476
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
12†
477
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,120
+3.0%
12
478
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
12†
479
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$47,690
+3.9%
12
480
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,650
+3.3%
11
481
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
11†
482
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$91,360
-0.7%
11
483
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,610
+3.2%
11
484
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
11†
485
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$81,540
-4.2%
11
486
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,390
+2.5%
11
487
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,140
+3.8%
11
488
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
11†
489
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
11†
490
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
11†
491
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,240
+3.1%
11
492
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
11†
493
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$41,060
+3.8%
11
494
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
11†
495
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,100
0.0%
11
496
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,870
+2.1%
11
497
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
11†
498
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
11†
499
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$31,680
+3.0%
11†
500
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,160
+2.3%
11
501
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
11†
502
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,230
0.0%
11
503
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
11†
504
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,010
-2.9%
11
505
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,820
+2.4%
11
506
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
11†
507
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,540
+3.3%
11
508
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+1.4%
11†
509
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$23,580
+3.4%
11
510
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$42,360
+3.5%
11
511
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
11†
512
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$64,940
+0.7%
11
513
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
11†
514
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
515
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$36,830
+4.4%
11
516
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
11†
517
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
518
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
10†
519
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
10†
520
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,760
+3.7%
10
521
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
10†
522
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$32,350
+1.6%
10
523
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,960
+3.3%
10
524
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
10†
525
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.8%
10†
526
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$73,430
-4.2%
10
527
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,250
+2.9%
10
528
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
10†
529
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
10†
530
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,360
-7.7%
10
531
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
10†
532
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,630
+0.2%
10
533
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
10†
534
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
10†
535
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
10†
536
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,450
+2.4%
10
537
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,920
+3.7%
10
538
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$35,010
+3.6%
10
539
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
10†
540
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
10†
541
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
10†
542
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
10†
543
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,980
+2.4%
10
544
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,360
+3.3%
10
545
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
10†
546
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$47,750
+2.1%
10
547
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
10†
548
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
10†
549
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
10†
550
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,600
-0.5%
10
551
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
10†
552
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$56,660
-3.5%
10
553
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$33,960
+2.0%
10
554
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
10†
555
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
10†
556
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
9†
557
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
9†
558
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
9†
559
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
9†
560
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
9†
561
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
9†
562
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$59,530
+1.0%
9
563
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
9†
564
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
9†
565
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$61,300
+1.0%
9
566
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$35,800
+3.1%
9
567
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$25,840
-1.5%
9
568
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
9†
569
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
9†
570
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
9†
571
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
9†
572
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,800
-5.1%
9
573
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
9†
574
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
575
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
9†
576
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$34,960
-5.4%
9
577
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,400
+1.6%
9
578
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$60,610
-1.8%
9
579
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
9†
580
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$48,840
+0.2%
9
581
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
9†
582
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
9†
583
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
9†
584
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
9†
585
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,560
+2.3%
9
586
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
9†
587
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
9†
588
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,260
-1.8%
9
589
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$44,200
+2.1%
9
590
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
591
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
9†
592
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
9†
593
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,250
-3.1%
9
594
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
595
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,010
0.0%
9
596
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$46,560
+0.9%
9
597
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,190
+3.5%
9
598
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$49,580
+1.5%
9
599
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
9†
600
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
8†
601
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$64,040
-1.6%
8
602
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
8†
603
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
8†
604
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
8†
605
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,850
-0.7%
8
606
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
8†
607
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,660
-0.4%
8
608
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,460
-4.2%
8
609
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,950
-7.8%
8
610
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$61,150
-3.5%
8
611
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,210
-0.8%
8
612
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.4%
8†
613
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
8†
614
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
8†
615
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
8†
616
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
8†
617
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
8†
618
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
8†
619
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
8†
620
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$43,380
+0.6%
8
621
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
8†
622
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.3%
8†
623
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
8†
624
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,140
+1.2%
8
625
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$27,870
+0.2%
8
626
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
8†
627
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$55,770
-1.6%
8
628
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,920
-16.7%
8
629
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
7†
630
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
7†
631
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.1%
7†
632
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
7†
633
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,970
-1.1%
7
634
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.5%
7†
635
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
7†
636
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
7†
637
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,710
+1.4%
7
638
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
7†
639
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,900
-7.8%
7
640
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
7†
641
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
7†
642
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,540
-0.9%
7
643
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
7†
644
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
7†
645
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,600
-11.6%
7
646
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
7†
647
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.1%
7†
648
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
7†
649
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.8%
7†
650
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
7†
651
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
7†
652
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
7†
653
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
7†
654
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,160
-10.7%
7
655
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$35,980
+1.0%
7
656
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
7†
657
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
7†
658
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
7†
659
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
7†
660
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,080
-0.2%
7
661
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,530
+0.7%
7
662
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
7†
663
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
7†
664
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
7†
665
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,650
-12.9%
7
666
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,160
-6.8%
7
667
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
7†
668
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
7†
669
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
7†
670
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
7†
671
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
7†
672
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
7†
673
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
6†
674
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
6†
675
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,280
-4.7%
6
676
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.3%
6†
677
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
6†
678
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,140
-13.2%
6
679
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
6†
680
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
6†
681
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,580
-6.5%
6
682
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.1%
6†
683
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
6†
684
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
6†
685
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,040
-6.8%
6
686
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
6†
687
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
6†
688
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
6†
689
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
6†
690
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
6†
691
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
6†
692
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
6†
693
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
6†
694
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
6†
695
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,180
-4.8%
6
696
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
6†
697
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
—†
-12.4%
6†
698
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.3%
6†
699
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
6†
700
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
6†
701
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$43,820
-7.1%
6
702
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
6†
703
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,990
-1.6%
6
704
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.7%
6†
705
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
6†
706
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
6†
707
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-7.0%
6†
708
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,840
-12.1%
6
709
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.1%
6†
710
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
6†
711
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
6†
712
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
6†
713
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
6†
714
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,060
-8.7%
6
715
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
6†
716
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-27.5%
6†
717
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
6†
718
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$36,160
-1.0%
6
719
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,520
-2.7%
6
720
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,910
-2.3%
6
721
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,140
-8.1%
5
722
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,070
-8.9%
5
723
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
5†
724
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
5†
725
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
5†
726
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,410
+0.2%
5
727
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
5†
728
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
5†
729
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$31,120
-5.6%
5
730
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
5†
731
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
5†
732
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
5†
733
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
5†
734
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
5†
735
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
5†
736
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,080
-5.9%
5
737
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
5†
738
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
5†
739
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
5†
740
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
5†
741
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$31,360
-10.8%
4
742
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
4†
743
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,540
-0.1%
4
744
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
4†
745
Models · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.5%
2†
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