Best jobs in Cape Girardeau, MO

The best-scoring occupations in the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Cape Girardeau, MO How we score
Wages here are local to Cape Girardeau, MO (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 Cape Girardeau, MO pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$33,940 vs $35,800 · -5.2%
$130,000 vs $132,300 · -1.7%
−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
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
100†
02
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
—†
+4.1%
—
600
78†
03
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
—†
+49.9%
—
2,300
78†
04
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$33,940
+17.0%
1,540
765,800
76
05
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$130,000
+40.1%
200
29,500
63
06
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
—
23,400
59†
07
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
—†
+2.7%
—
1,000
55†
08
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$74,790
+4.4%
1,450
308,700
54
09
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$82,640
+4.9%
1,470
189,100
53
10
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
—†
+28.5%
—
16,000
52†
11
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$30,250
-0.5%
1,460
555,800
50
12
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
45†
13
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$35,040
+8.5%
930
472,300
45
14
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$29,350
-9.9%
1,270
542,600
45
15
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$104,010
+23.2%
280
62,100
44
16
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
—†
+6.1%
—
900
44†
17
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
—†
+4.4%
—
200
43†
18
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
42†
19
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$29,810
+6.1%
520
904,300
41
20
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
—†
+17.3%
—
27,400
40†
21
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
39†
22
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
38†
23
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$141,080
+20.4%
40
12,000
37
24
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree · 13-2061
—†
+18.5%
—
5,700
35†
25
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
—†
+4.2%
—
400
35†
Showing top 25 of 731 scored occupations — show all 731show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$34,870
+14.9%
35
27
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$139,690
+14.8%
34
28
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+16.7%
33†
29
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,560
+22.0%
33
30
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+19.8%
33†
31
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
33†
32
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$28,710
-0.7%
32
33
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
32†
34
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,200
+4.0%
32
35
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$128,230
+15.2%
32
36
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.3%
32†
37
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$100,220
+15.8%
31
38
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$47,100
-2.0%
31
39
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$28,820
-13.5%
30
40
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
30†
41
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
30†
42
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$48,570
+16.8%
30
43
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,830
-6.7%
30
44
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
29†
45
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
29†
46
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,010
+19.2%
29
47
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
29†
48
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.9%
29†
49
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,470
+12.5%
28
50
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,350
+20.0%
28
51
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$97,900
+15.0%
28
52
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,430
+1.5%
28
53
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
28†
54
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
28†
55
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.5%
27†
56
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
27†
57
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,530
+16.1%
27
58
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
27†
59
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
27†
60
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,650
+2.3%
27
61
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$98,990
+13.8%
26
62
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
26†
63
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
26†
64
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.3%
26†
65
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
26†
66
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
25†
67
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
25†
68
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$35,130
+2.0%
25
69
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
25†
70
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
25†
71
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
25†
72
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,190
-5.5%
25
73
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
25†
74
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
24†
75
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,420
+10.9%
24
76
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
24†
77
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,830
+3.8%
24
78
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.2%
24†
79
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
23†
80
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,990
+6.0%
23
81
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
23†
82
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,650
+11.0%
23
83
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
23†
84
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$81,430
+13.0%
23
85
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
23†
86
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
23†
87
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
23†
88
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
22†
89
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
22†
90
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
22†
91
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
22†
92
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$66,910
+12.1%
22
93
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$102,980
+8.7%
22
94
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
22†
95
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
22†
96
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
22†
97
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$58,140
+7.3%
22
98
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,720
+9.5%
21
99
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
21†
100
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
21†
101
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$64,010
+4.6%
21
102
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
21†
103
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
21†
104
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
21†
105
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
21†
106
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
21†
107
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,890
+12.1%
21
108
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$29,070
-1.5%
21
109
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
21†
110
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,360
+9.6%
21
111
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$141,250
+4.6%
21
112
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
21†
113
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$78,720
+8.7%
21
114
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
21†
115
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
20†
116
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
20†
117
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$94,940
+9.1%
20
118
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$50,310
+10.8%
20
119
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,450
+11.9%
20
120
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
20†
121
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$77,990
+8.8%
20
122
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
20†
123
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,150
+5.6%
20
124
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,150
+5.3%
20
125
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,480
-1.6%
20
126
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,660
+6.2%
20
127
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
20†
128
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
20†
129
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
20†
130
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
—†
+9.7%
20†
131
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
20†
132
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
20†
133
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
19†
134
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
19†
135
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,100
+2.6%
19
136
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
19†
137
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
19†
138
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
19†
139
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
19†
140
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
19†
141
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
19†
142
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.5%
19†
143
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$77,500
+8.2%
19
144
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,020
+7.3%
19
145
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
19†
146
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$72,280
+9.6%
19
147
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$28,600
+5.9%
19
148
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
19†
149
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
18†
150
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
18†
151
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$98,220
+4.5%
18
152
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$128,240
+5.0%
18
153
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,690
+4.2%
18
154
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
18†
155
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
18†
156
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
18†
157
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
18†
158
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.1%
18†
159
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$94,750
+6.6%
18
160
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,650
+6.6%
18
161
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
18†
162
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
18†
163
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
18†
164
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$83,690
+7.0%
18
165
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$98,810
+4.7%
18
166
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
18†
167
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,480
+8.8%
17
168
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
169
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
17†
170
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$50,340
+6.7%
17
171
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
17†
172
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,320
+6.1%
17
173
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,910
+6.4%
17
174
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
17†
175
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.7%
17†
176
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,360
+4.2%
17
177
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
17†
178
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,150
+8.1%
17
179
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,740
+4.5%
17
180
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
17†
181
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
17†
182
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
17†
183
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,600
+4.1%
17
184
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
17†
185
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
17†
186
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
17†
187
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,970
+10.0%
17
188
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
16†
189
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
16†
190
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
16†
191
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$57,790
+5.8%
16
192
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
16†
193
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$49,490
+7.7%
16
194
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
16†
195
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$133,110
+1.9%
16
196
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,680
-0.3%
16
197
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
16†
198
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
16†
199
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,370
+6.4%
16
200
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
16†
201
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,830
+3.1%
16
202
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,830
+0.3%
16
203
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.9%
16†
204
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
16†
205
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,130
+3.6%
15
206
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
207
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
15†
208
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
15†
209
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,570
-5.0%
15
210
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
15†
211
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$45,810
-5.8%
15
212
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$40,160
+9.1%
15
213
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
15†
214
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
15†
215
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
15†
216
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
15†
217
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
15†
218
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
15†
219
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$67,360
+6.4%
15
220
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$46,430
+3.4%
15
221
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,510
+3.1%
15
222
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
15†
223
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.7%
15†
224
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
15†
225
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,180
+4.5%
15
226
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
15†
227
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.1%
15†
228
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
229
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$51,960
+6.4%
15
230
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
15†
231
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$30,490
+6.3%
15
232
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
15†
233
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,090
+7.1%
15
234
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
15†
235
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.3%
15†
236
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
15†
237
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,550
+6.4%
15
238
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
15†
239
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
240
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,990
+1.2%
14
241
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$55,520
+3.5%
14
242
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$32,120
+0.4%
14
243
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$62,660
+3.0%
14
244
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
14†
245
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
14†
246
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$81,190
+5.0%
14
247
Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.9%
14†
248
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
14†
249
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
14†
250
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
14†
251
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
14†
252
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.9%
14†
253
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$94,140
+3.8%
14
254
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.0%
14†
255
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$81,160
+4.6%
14
256
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
14†
257
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
14†
258
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,670
+5.8%
14
259
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
14†
260
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,750
0.0%
14
261
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
14†
262
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
14†
263
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
14†
264
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,430
+3.7%
14
265
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,480
+3.6%
14
266
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
14†
267
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
14†
268
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.8%
14†
269
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
14†
270
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
13†
271
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.4%
13†
272
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
13†
273
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
13†
274
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
13†
275
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,220
+4.3%
13
276
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
13†
277
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,730
+3.7%
13
278
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.4%
13†
279
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
13†
280
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,010
+3.1%
13
281
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
13†
282
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
13†
283
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
13†
284
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
13†
285
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
13†
286
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
13†
287
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
13†
288
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
13†
289
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
13†
290
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
13†
291
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
13†
292
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
13†
293
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
13†
294
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
13†
295
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
13†
296
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
13†
297
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$28,800
+5.6%
13
298
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
13†
299
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$48,570
-1.6%
13
300
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.5%
13†
301
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
13†
302
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
13†
303
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
13†
304
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
13†
305
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
13†
306
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
13†
307
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$60,200
+5.5%
13
308
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,270
-0.1%
13
309
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.4%
13†
310
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
13†
311
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
13†
312
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
13†
313
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.8%
13†
314
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
13†
315
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$33,290
+6.7%
13
316
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
13†
317
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,320
+5.2%
12
318
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
12†
319
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
12†
320
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
12†
321
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
12†
322
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$58,010
+3.8%
12
323
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$72,820
+3.3%
12
324
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
12†
325
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
12†
326
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
12†
327
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
12†
328
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
12†
329
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
12†
330
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
12†
331
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
12†
332
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,140
0.0%
12
333
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
12†
334
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,580
+2.2%
12
335
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
12†
336
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
12†
337
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
12†
338
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
339
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$56,640
+4.9%
12
340
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
12†
341
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
12†
342
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
12†
343
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,260
+5.7%
12
344
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
12†
345
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
12†
346
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
347
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
12†
348
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$51,900
+1.7%
12
349
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$33,880
+2.0%
12
350
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
12†
351
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$29,830
+4.1%
12
352
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
12†
353
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
12†
354
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$54,210
+4.8%
12
355
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$96,860
-1.5%
12
356
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,860
-3.4%
12
357
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$30,090
+3.0%
11
358
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,530
+2.9%
11
359
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$33,090
+3.9%
11
360
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
11†
361
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
11†
362
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
11†
363
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
11†
364
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.1%
11†
365
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
11†
366
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,630
+5.4%
11
367
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
11†
368
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
11†
369
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
11†
370
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
11†
371
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,910
+4.1%
11
372
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
11†
373
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$28,600
+3.4%
11
374
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
11†
375
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
11†
376
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,140
+5.6%
11
377
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,880
+4.5%
11
378
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
11†
379
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,650
+5.0%
11
380
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$29,950
+5.6%
11
381
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
11†
382
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,690
+3.6%
11
383
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
11†
384
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.4%
11†
385
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
11†
386
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
11†
387
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
11†
388
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
11†
389
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$76,400
+1.7%
11
390
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
11†
391
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
11†
392
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
11†
393
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
11†
394
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.4%
11†
395
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
11†
396
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
11†
397
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
11†
398
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$50,590
+4.6%
11
399
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
11†
400
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
11†
401
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
11†
402
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
11†
403
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
11†
404
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
11†
405
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
11†
406
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
11†
407
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
11†
408
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
11†
409
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
11†
410
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
11†
411
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
11†
412
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,630
+0.4%
11
413
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
11†
414
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
10†
415
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
10†
416
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
10†
417
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,550
+5.1%
10
418
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
10†
419
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
10†
420
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
10†
421
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
10†
422
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
10†
423
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
10†
424
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$38,870
+3.2%
10
425
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
10†
426
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
10†
427
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$49,570
+3.0%
10
428
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
10†
429
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
10†
430
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
10†
431
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
10†
432
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,930
+3.0%
10
433
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
10†
434
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
10†
435
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
10†
436
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,260
+2.4%
10
437
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,030
+3.7%
10
438
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.1%
10†
439
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$37,560
+3.1%
10
440
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$53,390
+3.8%
10
441
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
10†
442
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
10†
443
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
10†
444
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
10†
445
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
10†
446
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
10†
447
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
10†
448
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
10†
449
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
10†
450
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,020
+3.7%
10
451
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$72,950
+1.8%
10
452
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
10†
453
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
10†
454
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
10†
455
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
10†
456
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
10†
457
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
10†
458
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
10†
459
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
9†
460
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
9†
461
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
9†
462
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.2%
9†
463
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,020
+3.0%
9
464
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,210
-2.9%
9
465
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
9†
466
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
9†
467
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
9†
468
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
9†
469
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,190
+2.4%
9
470
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
9†
471
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
9†
472
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$58,180
+1.8%
9
473
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
9†
474
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
9†
475
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$62,330
-3.5%
9
476
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
9†
477
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
9†
478
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
9†
479
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
9†
480
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+0.6%
9†
481
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
9†
482
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
9†
483
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
9†
484
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.3%
9†
485
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
9†
486
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.1%
9†
487
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$77,770
-4.2%
9
488
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
9†
489
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$44,150
+1.1%
9
490
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,730
+3.5%
9
491
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
9†
492
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
9†
493
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
494
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
9†
495
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$61,790
+1.3%
9
496
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
9†
497
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
9†
498
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
9†
499
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
9†
500
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
9†
501
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
9†
502
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
9†
503
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$53,230
-3.7%
9
504
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,410
+2.4%
9
505
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
9†
506
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
9†
507
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,000
-7.7%
9
508
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
9†
509
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
9†
510
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
9†
511
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,490
-12.9%
9
512
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,930
+3.2%
8
513
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$28,600
-1.5%
8
514
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,520
+3.0%
8
515
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
8†
516
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$51,180
+2.1%
8
517
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
8†
518
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$56,090
-2.0%
8
519
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
8†
520
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
8†
521
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
8†
522
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
8†
523
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,600
+3.8%
8
524
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
8†
525
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,350
-0.4%
8
526
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
8†
527
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
8†
528
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
8†
529
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
8†
530
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,420
-1.6%
8
531
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,660
0.0%
8
532
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
8†
533
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
8†
534
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
8†
535
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
8†
536
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,100
+2.9%
8
537
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
8†
538
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
8†
539
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
8†
540
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
8†
541
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
8†
542
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
8†
543
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
8†
544
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
8†
545
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,750
+1.6%
8
546
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
8†
547
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,550
+0.2%
7
548
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
7†
549
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
7†
550
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.8%
7†
551
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
7†
552
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
7†
553
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,160
0.0%
7
554
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
7†
555
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.9%
7†
556
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+1.4%
7†
557
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
7†
558
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
7†
559
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
7†
560
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$30,000
+1.6%
7
561
Tapers · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.1%
7†
562
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,670
+2.0%
7
563
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
7†
564
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
7†
565
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
7†
566
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$29,590
+0.2%
7
567
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
7†
568
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
7†
569
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
7†
570
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
7†
571
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
7†
572
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
7†
573
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
7†
574
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,720
-1.8%
7
575
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
7†
576
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
7†
577
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
7†
578
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.5%
7†
579
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
7†
580
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.1%
7†
581
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
7†
582
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
7†
583
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
7†
584
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
7†
585
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$35,740
-5.4%
7
586
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,640
-0.4%
7
587
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
7†
588
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$46,160
+0.2%
7
589
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
7†
590
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
7†
591
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
7†
592
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
7†
593
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
7†
594
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,520
-4.2%
6
595
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,740
+0.5%
6
596
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
6†
597
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
6†
598
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
6†
599
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,610
-8.1%
6
600
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.2%
6†
601
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,790
-0.9%
6
602
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
6†
603
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
6†
604
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,960
-6.5%
6
605
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
6†
606
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,260
0.0%
6
607
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
6†
608
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
6†
609
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
6†
610
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
6†
611
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
6†
612
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,920
-6.4%
6
613
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.7%
6†
614
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
6†
615
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
6†
616
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.3%
6†
617
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
6†
618
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
6†
619
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
6†
620
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.8%
6†
621
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
6†
622
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
6†
623
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.3%
6†
624
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
6†
625
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
6†
626
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,170
-7.8%
6
627
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.1%
6†
628
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
6†
629
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
6†
630
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
6†
631
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
6†
632
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
6†
633
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
6†
634
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
6†
635
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
6†
636
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
—†
-7.1%
6†
637
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
6†
638
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
6†
639
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
6†
640
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
6†
641
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
6†
642
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
6†
643
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
6†
644
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
6†
645
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
6†
646
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
5†
647
Tutors · Some college, no degree
—†
+0.6%
5†
648
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
5†
649
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$35,110
+1.0%
5
650
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
5†
651
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
5†
652
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
5†
653
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
5†
654
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
5†
655
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
5†
656
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
5†
657
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.1%
5†
658
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
5†
659
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
5†
660
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
5†
661
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,520
-2.3%
5
662
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
5†
663
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,490
-10.5%
5
664
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.0%
5†
665
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
5†
666
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
5†
667
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,610
-16.7%
5
668
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
5†
669
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
5†
670
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
5†
671
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
5†
672
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
5†
673
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
5†
674
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
5†
675
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
5†
676
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
5†
677
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,270
-8.9%
5
678
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
5†
679
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.8%
5†
680
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,390
-11.6%
5†
681
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
5†
682
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
5†
683
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
5†
684
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
5†
685
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.0%
5†
686
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
5†
687
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,440
-1.6%
5
688
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
5†
689
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
5†
690
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,470
-6.8%
5
691
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
4†
692
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
4†
693
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,380
-3.7%
4†
694
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
4†
695
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.4%
4†
696
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
4†
697
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,720
-0.6%
4
698
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
4†
699
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
4†
700
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,820
-0.2%
4
701
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
4†
702
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
4†
703
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
4†
704
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
4†
705
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
4†
706
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
4†
707
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
4†
708
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
4†
709
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
4†
710
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
4†
711
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
4†
712
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
4†
713
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
4†
714
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
4†
715
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
4†
716
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
4†
717
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,970
-6.7%
4
718
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.0%
4†
719
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
4†
720
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
4†
721
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
4†
722
Models · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.5%
4†
723
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
4†
724
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
4†
725
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
4†
726
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
4†
727
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
4†
728
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
3†
729
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
3†
730
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
3†
731
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.7%
3†
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