Best jobs in Bellingham, WA

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

Search live jobs in Bellingham, WA How we score

Wages here are local to Bellingham, WA (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)

Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings

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Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

P25–P75

Growth

Employed

Open/yr

Score

Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212

—†

+4.1%

—

600

100†

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242

—†

+4.1%

—

400

85†

Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213

—†

+6.4%

—

400

85†

Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081

—†

+49.9%

—

2,300

82†

Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211

—†

+3.2%

—

1,300

76†

Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249

—†

+3.9%

—

600

74†

Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120

$44,080

+17.0%

2,350

765,800

Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231

—†

+42.1%

—

4,100

69†

Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023

$37,030

+6.1%

2,830

904,300

Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171

$147,890

+40.1%

150

29,500

Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214

—†

+2.7%

—

1,000

59†

Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221

—†

+19.7%

—

3,200

57†

Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217

—†

+5.4%

—

300

55†

Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031

$37,840

-0.5%

2,830

555,800

General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216

—†

+3.3%

—

2,100

54†

Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051

$120,180

+33.5%

23,400

Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223

—†

+6.1%

—

900

52†

Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151

—†

+8.6%

—

2,700

52†

Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218

—†

+1.2%

—

600

51†

Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011

—†

+21.8%

—

2,400

50†

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241

—†

+4.3%

—

300

50†

Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222

—†

+4.2%

—

400

49†

Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141

—†

+4.9%

1,850

189,100

48†

Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023

—†

+4.4%

—

200

48†

Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215

—†

+2.7%

—

3,300

46†

Showing top 25 of 757 scored occupations — show all 757show top 25

Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

Growth

Score

Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$105,470

+28.5%

Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+21.5%

45†

Cashiers · No formal educational credential

$37,250

-9.9%

Software Developers · Bachelor's degree

$128,250

+15.8%

Physician Assistants · Master's degree

$161,260

+20.4%

General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree

$125,840

+4.4%

Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree

—†

+18.5%

43†

Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree

$116,210

+23.2%

Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential

$41,750

+8.5%

Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential

$45,370

+14.9%

Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.9%

41†

Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree

$169,640

+15.2%

Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree

$158,960

+14.8%

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

39†

Nurse Midwives · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

39†

Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree

—†

+19.2%

38†

Epidemiologists · Master's degree

—†

+16.2%

38†

Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+18.4%

37†

Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+20.0%

36†

Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

36†

Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential

$56,700

-0.7%

Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.5%

35†

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree

$77,620

+16.8%

Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.3%

35†

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$43,560

+2.0%

Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree

$66,450

+22.0%

Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.0%

34†

Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree

—†

+13.3%

34†

Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

$76,960

+16.1%

Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree

$236,930

+4.3%

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$61,890

+4.0%

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$102,120

+17.3%

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+11.2%

33†

Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

32†

Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+12.1%

32†

Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

32†

Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree

$156,580

+8.7%

Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.1%

31†

Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential

$58,360

+7.3%

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$97,870

+16.8%

Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

$97,590

+9.5%

Database Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+8.7%

31†

Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.5%

31†

Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree

$100,460

+15.0%

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+12.8%

30†

Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$57,410

+12.5%

Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+12.8%

30†

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$45,570

+1.5%

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$107,830

+5.3%

Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,460

-6.7%

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree

—†

+14.7%

29†

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+8.1%

29†

Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$83,790

+15.4%

Occupational Therapists · Master's degree

$105,020

+13.8%

Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree

$149,760

+9.6%

Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree

$85,450

+4.6%

Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.5%

29†

Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

29†

Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.2%

29†

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.1%

29†

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.6%

29†

Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree

—†

+12.9%

29†

Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$103,400

+5.6%

Logisticians · Bachelor's degree

$74,730

+16.7%

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$44,950

+19.8%

Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

28†

Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$140,910

+4.5%

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree

$110,240

+13.0%

Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.7%

28†

Counselors, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

28†

Genetic Counselors · Master's degree

—†

+9.3%

28†

Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

28†

Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree

$193,360

+3.8%

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$103,260

+12.5%

100

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+7.1%

28†

101

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.7%

28†

102

Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$73,260

+4.5%

103

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.2%

28†

104

Statisticians · Master's degree

—†

+8.5%

27†

105

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

27†

106

Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

27†

107

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.0%

27†

108

Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

27†

109

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.1%

26†

110

Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree

$143,450

+6.6%

111

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,090

+3.8%

112

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.5%

26†

113

Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree

$96,450

+10.9%

114

Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,940

-5.5%

115

Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

26†

116

Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$120,540

+8.2%

117

Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

+10.1%

26†

118

Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree

$103,410

+9.6%

119

Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.8%

25†

120

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree

$51,670

-1.5%

121

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+10.4%

25†

122

Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$100,820

+11.0%

123

Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree

$156,490

+4.6%

124

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,520

+6.0%

125

Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$106,580

+9.1%

126

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree

$57,000

-5.8%

127

Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

25†

128

Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree

$168,030

+4.1%

129

Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree

$109,550

+3.0%

130

Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+9.5%

25†

131

Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$105,920

+8.7%

132

Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

25†

133

Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

25†

134

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent

$102,750

+4.5%

135

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree

$103,280

+10.0%

136

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.7%

25†

137

Athletic Trainers · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

25†

138

Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.4%

25†

139

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,200

+11.9%

140

Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.2%

25†

141

Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree

$133,220

+4.7%

142

Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+4.3%

25†

143

Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree

$124,850

+7.0%

144

Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$84,620

+8.8%

145

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

24†

146

Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.0%

24†

147

Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

24†

148

Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+9.2%

24†

149

Web Developers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.5%

24†

150

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$76,530

-0.3%

151

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

$101,230

-2.0%

152

Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+10.9%

24†

153

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

24†

154

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.5%

24†

155

Bartenders · No formal educational credential

$56,110

+5.9%

156

Art Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

24†

157

Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

24†

158

Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$119,200

+7.2%

159

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree

—†

+8.6%

24†

160

Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.2%

23†

161

Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$78,160

+6.2%

162

Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$140,220

+2.1%

23†

163

Mathematicians · Master's degree

—†

-0.7%

23†

164

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree

—†

+8.7%

23†

165

Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.8%

23†

166

Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.0%

23†

167

Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$68,090

+10.8%

168

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$63,570

+6.7%

169

Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree

$137,920

+5.0%

170

Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree

$131,480

+4.1%

171

Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$48,040

+2.3%

172

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.4%

23†

173

Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$75,780

+3.0%

174

Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

23†

175

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

23†

176

Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,650

+12.1%

177

Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.8%

22†

178

Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

22†

179

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree

$169,470

-1.5%

180

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.6%

22†

181

Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

22†

182

Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.3%

22†

183

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent

$53,820

-1.6%

184

Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,720

+7.3%

185

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$72,440

+11.0%

186

Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

$150,920

+2.5%

187

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential

—†

+9.5%

22†

188

Acupuncturists · Master's degree

—†

+6.8%

22†

189

Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

22†

190

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,850

-0.1%

191

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$137,720

+3.4%

192

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$120,380

+6.1%

193

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$72,190

+8.1%

194

Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$107,790

+5.0%

195

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,150

-5.0%

196

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent

$76,970

+0.3%

197

Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree

$150,800

+1.9%

198

Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.3%

21†

199

Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

21†

200

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential

$44,520

+3.6%

201

Political Scientists · Master's degree

—†

-3.1%

21†

202

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.3%

21†

203

Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree

$128,370

+5.0%

204

Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,930

+11.3%

205

Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.2%

21†

206

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$91,510

+3.6%

207

Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.9%

21†

208

Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree

$132,870

+3.8%

209

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

21†

210

Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

21†

211

Curators · Master's degree

—†

+7.0%

21†

212

Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$119,970

+5.0%

213

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent

$101,810

+3.1%

214

Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

20†

215

Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree

$76,030

+5.8%

216

Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree

$134,220

+3.7%

217

Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award

$101,130

+3.4%

218

Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree

$97,380

+6.4%

219

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$96,400

+3.1%

220

Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.7%

20†

221

Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

20†

222

Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

20†

223

Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.5%

20†

224

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$75,200

+1.2%

225

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree

$65,770

+9.7%

226

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent

$132,730

+2.9%

227

Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

20†

228

Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree

$75,470

+7.7%

229

Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

20†

230

Roofers · No formal educational credential

$59,730

+5.9%

231

Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

20†

232

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

20†

233

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent

$71,900

+3.1%

234

Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.1%

20†

235

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.6%

20†

236

Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$49,830

+6.4%

237

Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

19†

238

Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$93,610

+6.4%

239

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.0%

19†

240

Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree

$46,430

+6.4%

241

Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

19†

242

Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$95,330

+5.7%

243

Sociologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.6%

19†

244

Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.2%

19†

245

Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

19†

246

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree

$102,160

-1.6%

247

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$59,360

+9.1%

248

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.9%

19†

249

Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$95,630

+5.7%

250

Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.1%

19†

251

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$82,560

+7.3%

252

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.6%

18†

253

Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent

$70,410

+7.1%

254

Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,400

0.0%

255

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$97,940

+5.3%

256

Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,130

+8.8%

257

Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree

$102,250

+4.6%

258

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

$71,270

+3.7%

259

Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

18†

260

Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.6%

18†

261

Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

18†

262

Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.9%

18†

263

Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,440

+10.0%

264

Surveyors · Bachelor's degree

$106,590

+4.4%

265

Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

18†

266

Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.6%

18†

267

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$105,280

+3.6%

268

Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.6%

18†

269

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

18†

270

Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+2.0%

18†

271

Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

$122,840

-0.7%

272

Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+7.0%

18†

273

Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,090

+8.5%

274

Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.5%

18†

275

Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.9%

18†

276

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.3%

18†

277

Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,470

+6.9%

278

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

18†

279

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.7%

18†

280

Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.8%

18†

281

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+7.2%

18†

282

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$56,550

+4.2%

283

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

17†

284

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree

$55,740

+1.6%

285

Historians · Master's degree

—†

+2.2%

17†

286

Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

17†

287

Economists · Master's degree

—†

+1.2%

17†

288

Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.8%

17†

289

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

17†

290

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,940

+7.6%

291

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+6.0%

17†

292

Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

17†

293

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent

$105,640

-2.8%

294

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent

$77,960

+5.8%

295

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$61,820

+5.6%

296

Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$56,010

+6.4%

297

Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.5%

17†

298

Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$54,320

+6.4%

299

Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$59,630

+7.1%

300

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.3%

17†

301

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.3%

17†

302

Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.1%

17†

303

Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree

$119,240

+1.7%

304

Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

17†

305

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,160

+8.7%

306

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

17†

307

Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree

$92,220

+4.9%

308

Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree

$100,050

+3.4%

309

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

17†

310

Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

17†

311

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree

$106,170

+1.9%

312

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree

$100,430

-2.0%

313

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.6%

17†

314

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.3%

17†

315

Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

+7.7%

17†

316

Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

17†

317

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree

$87,270

+4.4%

318

Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree

$63,130

+3.4%

319

Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

17†

320

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.9%

16†

321

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$38,480

+0.4%

322

Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$77,320

+4.8%

323

Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$63,760

+3.7%

324

Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

16†

325

Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$64,830

+6.7%

326

Archivists · Master's degree

—†

+3.8%

16†

327

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

16†

328

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.2%

16†

329

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

16†

330

Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.9%

16†

331

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential

$36,070

+6.3%

332

Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

16†

333

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

16†

334

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.2%

16†

335

Geographers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-3.1%

16†

336

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

16†

337

Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree

$78,910

+5.5%

338

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award

$78,740

+2.6%

339

Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

16†

340

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$55,670

+4.2%

341

Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.7%

16†

342

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.4%

16†

343

Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,920

+8.2%

344

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-14.5%

16†

345

Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

16†

346

Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

16†

347

Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential

$38,240

-3.4%

348

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.7%

16†

349

Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-10.8%

16†

350

Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.8%

16†

351

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

+3.5%

16†

352

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,990

+6.7%

353

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+0.5%

16†

354

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.9%

16†

355

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree

$69,800

+3.5%

356

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential

$38,340

+5.5%

357

Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

16†

358

Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$86,120

+4.4%

359

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$76,190

+5.3%

360

Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

16†

361

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree

$92,320

+3.9%

362

Bakers · No formal educational credential

$45,210

+5.6%

363

Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-7.7%

16†

364

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

16†

365

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-0.3%

15†

366

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,090

+4.5%

367

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree

—†

+4.0%

15†

368

Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

15†

369

Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential

$58,810

+3.8%

370

Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.4%

15†

371

Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

15†

372

Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.0%

15†

373

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

$78,330

+2.4%

374

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.8%

15†

375

Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

15†

376

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.4%

15†

377

Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

15†

378

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.9%

15†

379

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.0%

15†

380

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.4%

15†

381

Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.9%

15†

382

Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

15†

383

Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

15†

384

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent

$63,720

+2.2%

385

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$98,940

+2.6%

386

Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.3%

15†

387

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

15†

388

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$65,110

+6.0%

389

Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$126,160

-0.1%

390

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

15†

391

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,240

+6.3%

392

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.7%

15†

393

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.0%

15†

394

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree

$60,840

+3.3%

395

Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,930

+3.7%

396

Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.3%

15†

397

Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.1%

15†

398

Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree

$74,850

+4.3%

399

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

15†

400

Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$90,840

+2.4%

401

Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential

$46,140

+3.2%

402

Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.0%

15†

403

Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,640

+4.1%

404

Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.9%

15†

405

Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$75,970

+4.5%

406

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential

$43,120

+6.7%

407

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

15†

408

Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

15†

409

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$63,010

+4.6%

410

Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

15†

411

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+0.6%

15†

412

Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.6%

14†

413

Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.7%

14†

414

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

14†

415

Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.4%

14†

416

Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+6.4%

14†

417

Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.3%

14†

418

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree

$39,350

+4.1%

419

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree

$64,630

+4.8%

420

Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$81,120

+3.7%

421

Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$100,520

-4.2%

422

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

$60,910

+5.2%

423

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-0.8%

14†

424

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

14†

425

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

14†

426

Chemists · Bachelor's degree

$64,560

+4.9%

427

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

14†

428

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$78,420

+4.0%

429

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.4%

14†

430

Paperhangers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

14†

431

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.7%

14†

432

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential

$39,320

+5.4%

433

Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree

$77,670

+1.7%

434

Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

14†

435

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

14†

436

Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.6%

14†

437

Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

14†

438

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.4%

14†

439

Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,310

+0.4%

440

Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

14†

441

Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$72,010

+3.1%

442

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

14†

443

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

$98,460

-1.6%

444

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree

—†

+1.7%

14†

445

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.7%

14†

446

Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

14†

447

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$78,820

+3.6%

448

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.5%

14†

449

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

14†

450

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

$73,920

+4.2%

451

Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.4%

14†

452

Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

14†

453

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

14†

454

Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree

$86,750

+1.3%

455

Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent

$76,340

+3.5%

456

Clergy · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

14†

457

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential

$39,720

+3.9%

458

Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

14†

459

Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree

$73,380

+3.7%

460

Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent

$69,640

+0.2%

461

Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree

$77,600

+3.4%

462

Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$111,990

-0.7%

463

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

13†

464

Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.1%

13†

465

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

13†

466

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.1%

13†

467

School Psychologists · Master's degree

$104,250

+0.7%

468

Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$64,900

+4.5%

469

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential

$37,110

+5.8%

470

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree

$83,810

+1.7%

471

Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

13†

472

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential

$61,980

+4.2%

473

Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.3%

13†

474

Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$48,300

+5.6%

475

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$76,870

-1.6%

476

Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.5%

13†

477

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree

—†

+3.1%

13†

478

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

13†

479

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential

$77,910

+1.8%

480

Foresters · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

13†

481

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.1%

13†

482

Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

13†

483

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.7%

13†

484

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$82,810

+2.3%

485

Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree

$62,620

+4.1%

486

Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree

$83,130

-4.2%

487

Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree

$62,400

-3.7%

488

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree

$95,610

-1.8%

489

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

$98,380

-1.8%

490

Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

13†

491

Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential

$35,510

+3.4%

492

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential

$49,320

+2.0%

493

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

13†

494

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.7%

13†

495

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$81,790

+2.1%

496

Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.1%

13†

497

Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,020

+4.6%

498

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,890

+3.0%

499

Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree

$104,240

-6.0%

500

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,380

-7.7%

501

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,140

+3.7%

502

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

13†

503

Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,940

+5.7%

504

Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

$93,340

-0.8%

505

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-14.4%

12†

506

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.9%

12†

507

Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-1.2%

12†

508

Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

$101,120

-1.9%

509

Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

12†

510

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

$96,940

-1.6%

511

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

12†

512

Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.4%

12†

513

Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.1%

12†

514

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential

$49,270

+1.1%

515

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,640

+2.5%

516

Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

12†

517

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,850

+3.5%

518

Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,330

+3.0%

519

Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

12†

520

Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.8%

12†

521

History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

12†

522

Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree

$66,810

+3.2%

523

Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$47,400

+3.1%

524

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

$93,400

-5.1%

525

Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent

$64,640

+3.3%

526

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

12†

527

Pipelayers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.1%

12†

528

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$70,940

+2.7%

529

Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

12†

530

Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent

$83,030

-7.8%

531

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

$76,470

+0.7%

532

Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential

$56,450

+3.6%

533

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

12†

534

Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,630

-12.9%

535

Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.6%

12†

536

Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.7%

12†

537

Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

12†

538

Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$62,670

+3.1%

539

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$83,050

0.0%

540

Tapers · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.1%

12†

541

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

0.0%

11†

542

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$60,470

+1.7%

543

Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.7%

11†

544

Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.7%

11†

545

Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

11†

546

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,030

+3.6%

547

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

11†

548

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.5%

11†

549

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

11†

550

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

11†

551

Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.2%

11†

552

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-8.2%

11†

553

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential

$36,450

+3.0%

554

Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

11†

555

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

$59,240

+3.1%

556

Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.0%

11†

557

Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.5%

11†

558

Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

11†

559

Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,620

+3.8%

560

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.1%

11†

561

Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$92,900

-4.4%

562

Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.0%

11†

563

Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree

$59,850

+2.1%

564

Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.4%

11†

565

Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.3%

11†

566

Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,250

+4.5%

567

Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,540

+5.1%

568

Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.5%

11†

569

Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,560

-0.4%

570

Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.3%

11†

571

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,740

+2.3%

572

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.8%

11†

573

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential

—†

+1.4%

11†

574

Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree

$63,950

+0.2%

575

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

11†

576

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,230

0.0%

577

Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.3%

11†

578

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$81,430

-6.5%

579

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

$69,770

+1.5%

580

Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.5%

11†

581

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$55,360

+2.4%

582

Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,520

+2.5%

583

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.8%

11†

584

Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

11†

585

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-21.1%

11†

586

Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$39,880

-5.4%

587

Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.1%

11†

588

Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-6.9%

10†

589

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.2%

10†

590

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

10†

591

Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-5.6%

10†

592

Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+2.5%

10†

593

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

10†

594

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential

$35,970

-1.5%

595

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.5%

10†

596

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,770

+3.2%

597

Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent

$53,050

+2.9%

598

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.5%

10†

599

Dishwashers · No formal educational credential

$37,430

+0.2%

600

Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

10†

601

Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential

$57,470

-3.5%

602

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.4%

10†

603

Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

10†

604

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent

$67,710

+1.0%

605

Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

10†

606

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,150

-1.8%

607

Survey Researchers · Master's degree

—†

-5.2%

10†

608

Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$47,310

+3.5%

609

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$79,040

0.0%

610

Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.2%

10†

611

Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

10†

612

Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.5%

10†

613

Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.4%

10†

614

Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.8%

10†

615

Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

10†

616

Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$77,310

-1.4%

617

Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

10†

618

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree

$78,250

-13.7%

619

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$64,990

-16.7%

620

Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,180

+1.6%

621

Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree

$73,680

-6.5%

622

Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

10†

623

Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,820

-2.9%

624

Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree

$55,570

+1.4%

625

Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.0%

9†

626

Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,910

0.0%

627

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.5%

9†

628

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$71,540

-4.2%

629

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$61,270

+1.5%

630

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

9†

631

Craft Artists · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.1%

9†

632

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

9†

633

Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.2%

9†

634

Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential

$38,480

-13.5%

635

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

9†

636

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.7%

9†

637

Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

9†

638

Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.5%

9†

639

Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree

—†

-2.5%

9†

640

Embalmers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.3%

9†

641

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

9†

642

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.3%

9†

643

Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.8%

9†

644

Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.8%

9†

645

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

9†

646

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,560

+2.3%

647

Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

9†

648

Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent

$70,970

-6.0%

649

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent

$56,820

-0.9%

650

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.5%

9†

651

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-8.4%

9†

652

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.3%

9†

653

Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential

$39,520

+3.0%

654

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,220

-1.8%

655

Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent

$70,350

0.0%

656

Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

9†

657

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

9†

658

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,720

+1.0%

659

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$53,690

+0.7%

660

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.2%

9†

661

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-24.4%

9†

662

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.0%

9†

663

Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential

$50,970

+1.0%

664

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.9%

9†

665

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.6%

8†

666

Editors · Bachelor's degree

$62,290

+0.6%

667

Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,440

-6.7%

668

Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.6%

8†

669

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

8†

670

Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,760

-2.3%

671

Tutors · Some college, no degree

—†

+0.6%

8†

672

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,930

-7.8%

673

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.6%

8†

674

Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.5%

8†

675

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.3%

8†

676

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

8†

677

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.6%

8†

678

Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.8%

8†

679

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-3.9%

8†

680

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.5%

8†

681

Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

-9.6%

8†

682

Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential

$61,710

-3.5%

683

Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-3.2%

8†

684

Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,820

-6.4%

685

Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

8†

686

Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-14.6%

8†

687

Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.6%

8†

688

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.6%

8†

689

Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$57,990

-6.8%

690

Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

8†

691

New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.2%

8†

692

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.5%

8†

693

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,380

-12.1%

694

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

7†

695

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential

$40,590

-3.3%

696

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.8%

7†

697

Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,660

-4.7%

698

Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.5%

7†

699

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$54,130

-5.8%

700

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$55,880

-1.6%

701

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree

$57,000

-0.9%

702

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.0%

7†

703

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.8%

7†

704

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential

$36,180

+1.2%

705

Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-25.9%

7†

706

Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,310

-0.2%

707

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.3%

7†

708

Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-25.9%

7†

709

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.2%

7†

710

Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

7†

711

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.5%

7†

712

Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.8%

7†

713

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-26.3%

7†

714

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.0%

7†

715

Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential

$40,430

-13.0%

716

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-21.2%

7†

717

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree

$52,910

-7.1%

718

File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.9%

7†

719

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.2%

7†

720

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,580

-4.3%

721

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.6%

7†

722

Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-36.1%

7†

723

Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,080

-8.9%

724

Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.1%

7†

725

Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.7%

7†

726

Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,290

-0.6%

727

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,280

-6.8%

728

Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.9%

7†

729

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential

$41,770

-5.0%

730

Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-7.0%

6†

731

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential

$43,430

-1.0%

732

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree

—†

-5.5%

6†

733

Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

6†

734

School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.7%

6†

735

Order Clerks · Some college, no degree

$48,460

-17.2%

736

Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,420

-8.1%

737

Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.4%

6†

738

Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

6†

739

Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

6†

740

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

6†

741

Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.0%

6†

742

Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

6†

743

Telemarketers · No formal educational credential

—†

-22.1%

6†

744

Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

6†

745

Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,410

-0.6%

746

Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.9%

6†

747

Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,450

-8.7%

748

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential

—†

-6.4%

6†

749

Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.7%

6†

750

Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential

$36,780

-0.1%

751

Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

$39,650

-10.8%

752

Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.5%

5†

753

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,760

-6.6%

754

Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential

$38,160

-5.6%

755

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-18.1%

5†

756

Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,960

-0.1%

757

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.4%

5†

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