Best jobs in Bangor, ME

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

Search live jobs in Bangor, ME How we score
Wages here are local to Bangor, ME (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 Bangor, ME pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$550,480 vs $420,860 · +30.8%
$37,900 vs $35,800 · +5.9%
$34,140 vs $31,200 · +9.4%
$131,460 vs $132,300 · -0.6%
−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
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$550,480
+2.7%
—
800
100†
02
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
—†
+49.9%
—
2,300
82†
03
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$37,900
+17.0%
2,290
765,800
76
04
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
—†
+42.1%
—
4,100
72†
05
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$34,140
+6.1%
2,550
904,300
69
06
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$131,460
+40.1%
220
29,500
69
07
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
—†
+1.2%
—
600
68†
08
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
—†
+4.3%
—
300
65†
09
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
—†
+6.1%
—
900
61†
10
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
—†
+3.3%
—
2,100
60†
11
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$389,240
+2.5%
110
9,600
59
12
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
—†
+4.4%
—
200
59†
13
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$93,940
+4.9%
2,190
189,100
56
14
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
60
23,400
53†
15
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
52†
16
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$35,560
-0.5%
2,210
555,800
50
17
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$118,450
+23.2%
330
62,100
50
18
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
49†
19
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$37,040
+8.5%
1,440
472,300
47
20
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$32,200
-9.9%
1,990
542,600
46
21
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$91,110
+4.4%
1,430
308,700
46
22
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$78,520
+28.5%
50
16,000
45
23
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$239,000
+8.6%
80
2,700
45
24
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1221
—†
+0.8%
—
1,200
44†
25
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$130,380
+20.4%
110
12,000
44
Showing top 25 of 630 scored occupations — show all 630show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$91,430
+17.3%
42†
27
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,010
+14.8%
41
28
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+18.5%
41†
29
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$136,680
+15.2%
40
30
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$250,350
+2.7%
39
31
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
39†
32
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,250
+4.0%
39
33
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
39†
34
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
38†
35
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+19.8%
37†
36
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$104,140
+15.8%
37
37
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
37†
38
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$40,760
+14.9%
36
39
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
36†
40
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
36†
41
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,080
+2.0%
36
42
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
35†
43
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,090
+22.0%
35
44
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$55,770
+16.7%
35†
45
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$204,780
+4.1%
34
46
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
34†
47
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$59,970
+16.8%
34
48
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,060
+20.0%
34
49
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,120
+12.5%
34
50
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
33†
51
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,310
-6.7%
33
52
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+14.6%
33†
53
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$176,370
+4.3%
33
54
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
33†
55
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
32†
56
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,860
+16.8%
32
57
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
32†
58
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$63,520
+19.2%
32
59
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
32†
60
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
32†
61
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
31†
62
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
31†
63
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
31†
64
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
31†
65
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,970
+2.3%
30
66
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
30†
67
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$77,160
+15.0%
30
68
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
30†
69
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$127,730
+9.6%
30
70
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$80,780
+13.8%
30
71
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$45,610
-0.7%
30
72
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,070
+16.1%
30
73
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$113,230
+8.7%
29
74
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,510
+10.9%
29
75
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
29†
76
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$95,230
+13.0%
29
77
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
29†
78
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
29†
79
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$145,210
+4.6%
29
80
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$96,860
+11.9%
29
81
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.0%
29†
82
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
28†
83
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
28†
84
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$88,190
+12.5%
28
85
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
27†
86
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
27†
87
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
27†
88
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,570
+6.6%
27
89
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,740
+5.7%
27†
90
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
27†
91
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
27†
92
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$125,240
+4.5%
27
93
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
27†
94
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$41,600
+1.5%
27
95
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$81,020
+12.1%
27
96
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
26†
97
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$97,900
+9.6%
26
98
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
26†
99
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
26†
100
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$105,450
+9.1%
26
101
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
26†
102
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,420
+7.3%
26
103
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
26†
104
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$84,120
+8.8%
26
105
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$45,120
-1.5%
25
106
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$44,420
+7.3%
25
107
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,080
+7.3%
25†
108
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.5%
25†
109
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
25†
110
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
25†
111
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
25†
112
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
25†
113
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,560
+5.0%
25
114
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,590
+6.4%
25
115
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$116,240
+4.1%
25
116
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,390
+9.5%
25
117
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
25†
118
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,130
+6.0%
25
119
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,200
+5.3%
25
120
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$75,640
+4.6%
25
121
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,080
-2.0%
24
122
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
24†
123
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
24†
124
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,610
+7.2%
24
125
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
24†
126
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,170
-1.6%
24
127
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$60,640
+12.9%
24
128
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.9%
24†
129
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$83,240
+8.7%
24
130
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,780
+10.8%
24
131
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,530
-5.5%
24
132
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
24†
133
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$60,700
+9.7%
24
134
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,490
+3.8%
24
135
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
24†
136
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,960
+3.8%
23
137
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,230
+6.6%
23
138
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,610
+12.1%
23
139
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
23†
140
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,540
+11.9%
23
141
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,640
+4.2%
23
142
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
23†
143
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$63,900
+6.2%
23
144
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
23†
145
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
23†
146
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
23†
147
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$85,410
+5.6%
23
148
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$88,450
+7.0%
23
149
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
23†
150
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,620
-0.3%
22
151
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,310
+8.2%
22
152
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$49,000
-5.8%
22
153
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
22†
154
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
22†
155
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$91,910
+4.7%
22
156
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,430
+8.1%
22
157
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
22†
158
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$92,460
+7.1%
22
159
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
22†
160
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,140
+8.8%
22
161
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$63,600
+6.7%
22
162
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.1%
22†
163
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,220
+1.9%
22
164
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,200
+6.1%
22
165
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
22†
166
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
22†
167
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
21†
168
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,200
-5.0%
21
169
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
21†
170
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$43,620
+3.6%
21
171
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
21†
172
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
21†
173
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,100
+4.5%
21
174
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
21†
175
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,680
+11.3%
21
176
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$65,920
+3.0%
21
177
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$43,880
+5.9%
21
178
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
21†
179
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$72,150
+6.4%
21
180
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
21†
181
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
21†
182
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$69,550
+7.7%
21
183
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$85,300
+5.0%
20
184
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$89,330
+4.6%
20
185
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,430
+11.5%
20
186
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
20†
187
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
20†
188
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,170
+4.2%
20
189
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
20†
190
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
20†
191
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
20†
192
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
20†
193
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,160
+3.1%
20
194
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
20†
195
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
20†
196
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
20†
197
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
20†
198
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.3%
20†
199
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$103,230
+3.7%
20
200
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
20†
201
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,660
+3.6%
20†
202
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
20†
203
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
20†
204
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
19†
205
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,960
+6.4%
19
206
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,360
+5.8%
19
207
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$95,590
+3.8%
19
208
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
19†
209
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
19†
210
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$79,320
+5.7%
19
211
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
19†
212
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,880
+6.4%
19
213
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,240
+2.6%
19
214
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,200
+10.0%
19
215
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
19†
216
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
19†
217
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
19†
218
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$48,510
+9.1%
19
219
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
19†
220
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
19†
221
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,340
+3.1%
19
222
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$69,520
+5.8%
19
223
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
19†
224
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
18†
225
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.5%
18†
226
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
18†
227
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,160
+6.4%
18
228
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
18†
229
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$86,590
+2.1%
18†
230
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,990
+7.1%
18
231
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,970
+0.3%
18
232
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
18†
233
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,810
+3.7%
18
234
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
18†
235
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,620
+4.3%
18
236
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$77,660
+3.0%
18
237
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,140
+4.5%
18
238
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$37,670
+6.3%
18
239
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
18†
240
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
18†
241
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$61,980
+3.4%
18
242
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.8%
17†
243
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
17†
244
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$94,940
+1.9%
17
245
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
17†
246
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$36,260
+0.4%
17
247
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
17†
248
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$100,640
-1.5%
17
249
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$51,550
+6.4%
17
250
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
17†
251
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,000
+3.6%
17
252
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
17†
253
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$67,480
+5.5%
17
254
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
17†
255
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
17†
256
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,850
+3.1%
17
257
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
17†
258
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
17†
259
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,830
+2.9%
17
260
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,780
+7.1%
17
261
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
17†
262
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,940
+1.8%
17†
263
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
17†
264
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,290
-1.6%
16
265
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
16†
266
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
16†
267
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,840
+8.7%
16
268
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$85,930
+1.7%
16
269
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
16†
270
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$65,210
+1.7%
16
271
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
16†
272
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
16†
273
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
16†
274
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$83,300
+3.4%
16
275
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,850
+3.7%
16
276
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$53,610
+4.8%
16
277
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
16†
278
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
16†
279
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
16†
280
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
16†
281
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
16†
282
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,670
+5.2%
16
283
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,300
+5.0%
16
284
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,020
+3.4%
16
285
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
16†
286
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
16†
287
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
16†
288
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$51,670
+3.5%
16
289
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
16†
290
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
16†
291
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+0.6%
16†
292
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,820
-2.9%
16
293
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$74,130
+3.9%
16
294
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,370
+2.6%
16
295
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
16†
296
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$48,130
+5.9%
16
297
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,410
+6.7%
16
298
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
16†
299
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
15†
300
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,620
+4.5%
15
301
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
15†
302
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
15†
303
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$70,410
+3.3%
15
304
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
15†
305
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
15†
306
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
15†
307
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
15†
308
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
15†
309
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,720
+3.4%
15
310
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,480
+4.0%
15
311
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
15†
312
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
15†
313
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
15†
314
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,010
+2.3%
15
315
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$36,340
+6.7%
15
316
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
317
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
15†
318
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,570
+1.2%
15
319
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
15†
320
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
15†
321
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$44,090
+3.1%
15
322
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,810
+5.1%
15
323
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
15†
324
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$60,400
+4.3%
15
325
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,470
+2.4%
15
326
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,970
-3.4%
15
327
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$75,860
+1.7%
15
328
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,580
+3.6%
15
329
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
15†
330
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,340
+5.6%
15
331
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.6%
15†
332
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
15†
333
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
15†
334
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
15†
335
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$71,330
+3.1%
15
336
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$37,400
+5.6%
15
337
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$64,120
+4.4%
15
338
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
15†
339
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
15†
340
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
15†
341
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
15†
342
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,050
+5.6%
14
343
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$98,260
-6.0%
14
344
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$60,110
+4.4%
14
345
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
14†
346
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
14†
347
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,650
+6.9%
14
348
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
14†
349
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$62,610
+4.1%
14
350
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
14†
351
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,370
+4.5%
14
352
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
14†
353
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
14†
354
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$62,690
+3.9%
14
355
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
14†
356
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
357
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
14†
358
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,860
+0.4%
14
359
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$42,700
+2.0%
14
360
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
14†
361
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$79,910
+1.7%
14
362
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
14†
363
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$42,940
+3.2%
14
364
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,200
+6.4%
14
365
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
14†
366
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,370
+5.7%
14
367
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,050
+3.0%
14
368
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$81,220
+1.3%
14
369
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
370
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
14†
371
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,630
0.0%
14
372
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$79,000
+1.6%
14
373
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
14†
374
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
375
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,100
+3.7%
14
376
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
14†
377
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
14†
378
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
13†
379
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,710
-0.7%
13
380
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
13†
381
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,660
0.0%
13
382
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$44,280
+3.6%
13†
383
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,610
+5.4%
13
384
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
13†
385
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
13†
386
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,120
+3.4%
13
387
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$38,780
+4.1%
13
388
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
389
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
13†
390
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
13†
391
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
13†
392
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
13†
393
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$35,500
+3.9%
13
394
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,790
+4.1%
13
395
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$46,380
+4.9%
13
396
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
13†
397
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
398
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,080
-0.1%
13
399
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
13†
400
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
13†
401
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.4%
13†
402
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
13†
403
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$32,900
+3.4%
13
404
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
13†
405
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,870
+4.9%
13
406
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$32,740
+5.8%
13
407
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,910
+4.5%
13
408
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$77,360
-4.2%
13
409
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$49,200
+3.8%
13
410
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$56,720
-3.7%
13
411
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$57,040
+3.5%
13
412
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,940
+2.4%
13
413
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
13†
414
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
13†
415
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,380
+3.5%
13
416
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
13†
417
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
13†
418
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,950
+2.4%
13
419
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
13†
420
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,090
-2.0%
13
421
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,590
+2.2%
13
422
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
13†
423
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
13†
424
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,630
+0.2%
13
425
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,830
-1.6%
13
426
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
12†
427
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,830
+3.7%
12
428
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,590
+2.1%
12
429
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,150
+3.8%
12
430
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,330
-5.1%
12
431
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
12†
432
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
433
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$35,010
+5.5%
12
434
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$30,880
+6.0%
12
435
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
12†
436
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
12†
437
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
12†
438
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
12†
439
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,010
+2.3%
12
440
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,900
-3.1%
12
441
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
12†
442
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
12†
443
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
12†
444
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$44,320
+4.6%
12
445
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,690
+2.1%
12
446
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,610
+2.5%
12
447
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
12†
448
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$62,090
+1.7%
12
449
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
12†
450
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$59,460
+1.8%
12
451
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
12†
452
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,770
+3.0%
12
453
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,780
+3.5%
12
454
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,030
+3.2%
12
455
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,510
-7.7%
12
456
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
12†
457
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
12†
458
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$72,850
-4.2%
12
459
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
12†
460
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
12†
461
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
12†
462
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$35,030
+1.6%
12
463
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$56,570
+2.1%
12
464
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
11†
465
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
11†
466
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
467
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
11†
468
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,980
+2.8%
11
469
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
11†
470
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
11†
471
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
11†
472
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
11†
473
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$57,700
-3.5%
11
474
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$34,490
+0.2%
11
475
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
11†
476
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
11†
477
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
11†
478
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
11†
479
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,990
-0.4%
11
480
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$58,280
+0.2%
11
481
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
11†
482
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
11†
483
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
484
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,260
+2.7%
11
485
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,700
+1.6%
11
486
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$44,180
+1.1%
11
487
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.7%
11†
488
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
11†
489
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,760
+3.3%
11
490
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
11†
491
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,540
+3.0%
11
492
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
11†
493
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$57,570
-1.8%
11
494
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,480
-0.8%
11
495
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
11†
496
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
10†
497
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$60,260
+0.7%
10
498
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,360
+2.9%
10
499
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,740
-12.9%
10
500
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
10†
501
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$44,840
+1.8%
10
502
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
10†
503
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
10†
504
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,770
0.0%
10
505
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
10†
506
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,720
+2.5%
10
507
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
10†
508
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,570
0.0%
10
509
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
10†
510
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.8%
10†
511
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$34,560
+3.0%
10
512
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
10†
513
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
10†
514
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,300
-8.4%
10
515
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
10†
516
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$61,570
-3.5%
10
517
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
10†
518
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
10†
519
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
10†
520
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,130
-6.0%
10
521
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
10†
522
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,860
+1.0%
10
523
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,800
-2.8%
10
524
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,980
-6.5%
10
525
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
10†
526
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
10†
527
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$59,610
-1.6%
9
528
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.1%
9†
529
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,490
-0.9%
9
530
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,440
-4.2%
9
531
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$38,550
+1.4%
9
532
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$34,560
-13.5%
9
533
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
9†
534
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$32,500
-1.5%
9
535
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,080
0.0%
9
536
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
537
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
9†
538
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.1%
9†
539
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,020
-2.3%
9
540
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
9†
541
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,510
0.0%
9
542
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
9†
543
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
9†
544
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
9†
545
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$48,490
+0.6%
9
546
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,580
-11.6%
9
547
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
9†
548
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.1%
9†
549
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
9†
550
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
9†
551
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,670
-5.8%
9
552
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,490
-16.7%
9
553
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
9†
554
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
9†
555
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
9†
556
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,480
+0.7%
9
557
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
8†
558
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
8†
559
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
8†
560
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
8†
561
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
8†
562
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
8†
563
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,510
+0.2%
8
564
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
8†
565
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
8†
566
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,870
+2.3%
8
567
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$37,160
+1.0%
8
568
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
8†
569
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,690
-1.8%
8
570
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
8†
571
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
8†
572
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
8†
573
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
8†
574
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
—†
-12.4%
8†
575
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,060
-1.4%
8
576
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
8†
577
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
8†
578
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,560
-3.7%
8†
579
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
8†
580
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
8†
581
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
8†
582
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$48,020
+0.6%
8
583
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
8†
584
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
8†
585
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
8†
586
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,410
-1.6%
8
587
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$38,570
+0.9%
8
588
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
8†
589
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
8†
590
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$47,920
-7.1%
8
591
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
8†
592
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
8†
593
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,110
-8.7%
8
594
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$42,040
-3.3%
8
595
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$46,060
-10.8%
8
596
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,000
-6.8%
8
597
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,200
+0.5%
8
598
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
8†
599
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,750
-10.5%
8
600
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$47,650
-1.6%
8
601
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$30,470
+1.2%
8
602
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
8†
603
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,750
-6.4%
8
604
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$49,100
-3.9%
8
605
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
8†
606
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
7†
607
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,530
-25.9%
7
608
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,300
-1.8%
7
609
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,050
-13.2%
7
610
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
7†
611
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$35,400
-5.6%
7
612
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$30,840
-5.4%
7
613
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,720
-8.9%
7
614
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
7†
615
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.7%
7†
616
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,340
-0.6%
7
617
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
7†
618
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
7†
619
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
7†
620
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
7†
621
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,330
-0.2%
7
622
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
7†
623
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
6†
624
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$40,710
-5.5%
6
625
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,300
-2.7%
6
626
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,600
-1.0%
6
627
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
6†
628
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
6†
629
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,530
-0.1%
6
630
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
6†
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