Best jobs in Dallas, TX

The best-scoring occupations in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Dallas, TX How we score
Wages here are local to Dallas, TX (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 Dallas, TX pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$666,930 vs $358,550 · +86.0%
$431,910 vs $352,220 · +22.6%
$28,070 vs $31,200 · -10.0%
$57,890 vs $64,120 · -9.7%
$130,980 vs $132,300 · -1.0%
$111,010 vs $105,770 · +5.0%
−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
$666,930
+4.1%
100
400
100
02
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1022
$431,910
+4.1%
—
200
83†
03
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$28,070
+6.1%
128,380
904,300
83
04
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$57,890
+49.9%
400
2,300
79
05
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$130,980
+40.1%
7,310
29,500
79
06
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$111,010
+4.4%
125,090
308,700
76
07
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$494,800
+3.9%
470
600
76
08
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1029
$402,600
+0.3%
—
200
72†
09
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$37,590
+8.5%
111,100
472,300
70
10
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$127,750
+33.5%
10,120
23,400
70
11
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$26,900
+17.0%
58,580
765,800
69
12
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$133,290
+15.8%
67,030
115,200
69
13
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$48,350
+42.1%
1,570
4,100
67
14
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$403,340
+4.1%
940
600
63
15
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$133,610
+28.5%
7,080
16,000
62
16
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$173,810
+15.2%
30,690
55,600
59
17
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$360,640
+5.4%
300
300
59
18
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$121,640
+23.2%
17,140
62,100
58
19
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$359,980
+4.3%
210
300
57
20
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$169,200
+14.8%
26,600
74,600
57
21
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$33,400
-0.5%
100,340
555,800
56
22
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$101,420
+4.9%
76,680
189,100
54
23
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011
$320,060
+4.3%
2,580
22,200
53
24
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent · 43-4051
$44,990
-5.5%
96,930
341,700
51
25
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$316,150
+4.2%
480
400
51
Showing top 25 of 797 scored occupations — show all 797show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$324,210
+2.7%
50
27
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$134,900
+20.4%
49
28
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$127,690
+21.8%
49
29
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,510
+1.5%
48
30
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$321,260
+1.2%
47
31
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$106,380
+21.5%
47
32
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$36,490
+14.9%
45
33
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree
—†
+19.7%
45†
34
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$276,520
+3.3%
44
35
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$80,370
+22.0%
44
36
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$218,650
+8.6%
44
37
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$240,930
+6.1%
43
38
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$129,990
+11.1%
43†
39
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$29,910
-9.9%
42
40
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$232,910
+6.4%
42
41
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$259,310
+2.7%
41
42
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,280
+17.3%
41
43
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,530
+4.0%
41
44
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$222,410
+2.5%
40
45
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$98,900
+5.6%
40
46
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$81,170
+19.2%
39
47
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$137,900
+11.9%
39
48
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$79,980
+18.5%
38
49
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,970
+16.8%
38
50
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$155,460
+6.6%
38
51
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$144,290
+4.7%
38
52
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$212,810
+3.9%
38
53
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$122,520
+8.7%
38
54
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$76,510
+16.7%
38
55
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,380
+16.1%
38
56
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$127,360
+8.2%
38
57
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$99,540
+15.0%
37
58
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
37†
59
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$168,510
+4.1%
37
60
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,950
+19.8%
36
61
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$139,810
+4.5%
36
62
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$102,860
+8.8%
36
63
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$106,110
+13.8%
36
64
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$154,770
+8.7%
36
65
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+6.3%
36†
66
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,940
+20.0%
36
67
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$62,560
+16.8%
36
68
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$218,060
+3.2%
36
69
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,420
+18.4%
36
70
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$242,160
+0.8%
35
71
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$82,620
+4.6%
35
72
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$105,640
+11.0%
35
73
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$24,160
-0.7%
35
74
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$34,860
+2.0%
35
75
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$103,550
+8.7%
34
76
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$101,390
+9.3%
34†
77
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$79,450
+16.2%
34
78
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,100
+12.5%
34
79
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$162,870
+7.3%
34
80
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
34†
81
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$98,810
+13.0%
33
82
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,780
+10.9%
33
83
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,730
+6.0%
33
84
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,550
+9.6%
33
85
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,060
-6.7%
33
86
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,280
+3.1%
32
87
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$179,990
+4.1%
32
88
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$78,960
+14.7%
32
89
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$103,210
+10.0%
32
90
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$172,160
+3.8%
32
91
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,010
+15.4%
32
92
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,910
+9.5%
32†
93
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$70,700
+6.2%
32
94
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$140,790
+8.0%
32
95
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,010
+9.5%
32
96
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,480
+11.2%
31
97
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$71,010
+10.8%
31
98
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,860
+3.8%
31
99
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$47,850
+12.6%
31†
100
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$81,000
+12.5%
31
101
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,070
-0.3%
31
102
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$43,960
+7.3%
31
103
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$160,160
+5.1%
31
104
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.6%
30†
105
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$81,540
+13.3%
30
106
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$140,890
+5.0%
30
107
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$84,080
+12.1%
30
108
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,600
+3.0%
30
109
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$105,420
+9.1%
30
110
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$124,390
+7.2%
30
111
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$75,240
+6.7%
30
112
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$135,150
+6.2%
30
113
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$125,140
+8.1%
29
114
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,050
+7.3%
29
115
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$138,170
+4.6%
29
116
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$134,570
+6.1%
29
117
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
29†
118
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$186,510
+1.2%
28
119
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$71,060
+12.8%
28
120
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,230
+5.3%
28
121
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$156,750
+4.0%
28
122
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$133,280
+5.5%
28
123
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,580
+9.5%
28
124
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$159,570
+3.5%
28
125
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$104,790
+6.1%
27
126
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,690
+11.9%
27
127
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$58,680
+12.9%
27
128
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$101,870
+7.0%
27
129
Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.9%
27†
130
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$128,110
+5.8%
27
131
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$75,120
+11.5%
27
132
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$100,350
+5.7%
27
133
Statisticians · Master's degree
$104,090
+8.5%
27
134
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,670
+5.8%
27
135
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,950
+5.0%
27
136
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$57,180
+12.8%
26
137
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$156,800
+2.7%
26
138
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,310
+12.1%
26
139
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$97,970
+8.6%
26
140
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
26†
141
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$168,600
+1.3%
26
142
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$79,420
+5.8%
26
143
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,450
-1.6%
26
144
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$115,830
+4.6%
26
145
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$104,150
+7.0%
26
146
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$52,340
+12.6%
26
147
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$98,800
+8.1%
26
148
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
25†
149
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$137,820
+3.1%
25
150
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
$90,530
+8.7%
25
151
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$96,740
+7.5%
25
152
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,100
+9.2%
25
153
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$102,490
+7.1%
25
154
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$158,060
+1.8%
25
155
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,910
+3.1%
25
156
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,560
+8.1%
25
157
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$62,520
+11.1%
25
158
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$117,700
+5.7%
25
159
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$103,760
+6.5%
25
160
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,470
+8.7%
25
161
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$127,540
+4.4%
25
162
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,980
+11.5%
25
163
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$51,720
-5.8%
25
164
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$98,170
+3.8%
24†
165
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,930
+10.4%
24
166
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,010
+3.7%
24
167
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,920
+5.0%
24
168
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$87,090
+8.2%
24
169
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,290
+11.0%
24
170
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,990
+1.9%
24
171
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,740
+3.1%
24
172
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
24†
173
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,440
+8.8%
24
174
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,010
+11.3%
24
175
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,850
+11.4%
24
176
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$126,650
+3.9%
24
177
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$132,780
+3.2%
24
178
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$86,740
+3.3%
24
179
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$93,090
+4.0%
24†
180
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
23†
181
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$97,280
+3.5%
23†
182
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.5%
23†
183
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,940
+0.3%
23
184
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,610
+5.7%
23
185
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$75,930
+7.7%
23
186
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$81,570
+7.7%
23
187
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$47,230
+1.1%
23
188
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,370
+6.5%
23†
189
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.1%
23†
190
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$93,670
+6.5%
23
191
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,530
+2.3%
23
192
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$108,150
+5.0%
23
193
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,630
+4.2%
23
194
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,260
+3.7%
22
195
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$102,470
+5.5%
22
196
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,680
+0.4%
22
197
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$89,640
+3.7%
22†
198
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,470
+7.3%
22
199
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$99,270
+1.9%
22
200
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$94,920
+4.0%
22
201
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$130,520
+2.6%
22
202
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$80,480
+6.4%
22
203
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$122,210
+2.9%
22
204
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,440
+10.9%
22
205
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,910
+6.6%
22
206
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,670
+5.3%
22
207
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,300
+10.0%
22
208
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
22†
209
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$24,170
+5.9%
22
210
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$58,580
+9.5%
22
211
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,680
+3.6%
22
212
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$47,390
+9.7%
22
213
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,070
+5.2%
22
214
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$65,070
-2.0%
22
215
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,760
+6.4%
21
216
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$47,920
+10.1%
21
217
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$21,050
+6.3%
21
218
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$65,890
-1.6%
21
219
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,720
+4.2%
21
220
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,260
+6.4%
21
221
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$145,930
+0.2%
21
222
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$44,360
+9.1%
21
223
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$125,440
+2.2%
21
224
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,100
+7.1%
21
225
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
21†
226
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,340
-0.1%
21
227
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,230
+8.5%
21
228
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,920
+3.6%
21
229
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$77,760
+3.0%
21
230
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
21†
231
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,510
+3.7%
21
232
Curators · Master's degree
$75,260
+7.0%
21
233
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$126,010
+1.7%
21
234
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,250
+4.5%
21
235
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,570
+6.4%
20
236
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,320
-5.0%
20
237
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$98,520
+4.2%
20
238
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$83,140
+4.3%
20
239
Political Scientists · Master's degree
—†
-3.1%
20†
240
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,690
+8.5%
20
241
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$133,590
+0.6%
20
242
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
20†
243
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$69,280
+4.8%
20
244
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$93,840
+3.9%
20
245
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$98,670
+3.9%
20
246
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$43,950
+9.5%
20
247
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$110,010
+2.1%
20
248
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$87,080
+5.1%
20
249
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,140
+7.1%
20
250
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,850
+7.2%
20
251
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,940
+1.2%
20
252
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
19†
253
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$76,380
+3.5%
19
254
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$72,400
+6.4%
19
255
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,860
+5.3%
19
256
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$77,540
+5.5%
19
257
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$117,050
+1.9%
19
258
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
19†
259
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$105,590
+3.0%
19
260
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$103,260
-4.2%
19
261
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$94,490
+3.4%
19
262
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,860
+5.8%
19
263
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
19†
264
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$87,810
+4.2%
19
265
Economists · Master's degree
$122,170
+1.2%
19
266
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$77,260
+4.9%
19
267
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.1%
19†
268
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,000
+2.9%
19
269
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$85,210
+4.4%
19
270
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,310
-7.7%
19
271
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$112,370
+2.1%
19
272
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$94,690
+3.8%
19
273
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$81,270
+4.9%
19
274
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,990
+4.5%
19
275
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,040
+8.7%
19
276
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
19†
277
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,370
+2.6%
19
278
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,860
+8.2%
19
279
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,700
+2.6%
19
280
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,620
-3.2%
19†
281
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,740
+4.5%
19
282
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$102,990
+1.7%
19
283
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$82,080
+4.9%
19
284
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,850
+6.4%
19
285
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,180
+3.3%
18
286
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$122,390
-0.7%
18
287
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$65,660
-2.0%
18
288
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$101,450
-1.5%
18
289
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
18†
290
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
18†
291
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$31,480
-1.5%
18
292
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,290
+6.7%
18
293
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
18†
294
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$96,650
+3.0%
18
295
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,220
+3.3%
18†
296
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$60,710
-3.7%
18
297
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$125,970
-0.3%
18
298
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,900
+3.4%
18
299
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$126,010
-0.7%
18
300
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,470
+2.7%
18
301
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$80,660
+4.3%
18
302
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
18†
303
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,650
+2.5%
18
304
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,160
+6.7%
18
305
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,460
+6.0%
18
306
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,370
+3.6%
18
307
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,480
+4.1%
18
308
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$62,000
+3.7%
18†
309
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,950
+6.9%
17
310
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,240
+7.6%
17
311
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$62,720
+4.8%
17
312
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$80,740
+1.3%
17
313
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$33,960
+5.6%
17
314
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$86,920
+3.2%
17
315
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$37,320
+6.4%
17
316
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$76,850
+4.3%
17
317
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$79,390
+1.6%
17†
318
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$36,900
+6.7%
17
319
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$78,120
+4.1%
17
320
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$83,520
+3.4%
17
321
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,530
+6.6%
17
322
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$66,890
+4.1%
17
323
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,650
+6.3%
17
324
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,340
+8.1%
17
325
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$96,820
+2.0%
17
326
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$75,930
+3.8%
17
327
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
17†
328
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
17†
329
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$75,020
+4.1%
17
330
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$35,190
+4.1%
17
331
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$72,330
+3.1%
16
332
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$31,670
+0.4%
16
333
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,980
+3.6%
16
334
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$73,930
+1.7%
16
335
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,060
0.0%
16
336
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
16†
337
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,880
+5.3%
16
338
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,480
+5.6%
16
339
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,870
+5.2%
16
340
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,610
+4.5%
16
341
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,300
+5.0%
16
342
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$66,030
+4.4%
16
343
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,740
-3.4%
16
344
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$46,990
+5.9%
16
345
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,880
-1.3%
16
346
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,150
+4.7%
16
347
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,520
+6.0%
16
348
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,050
+4.5%
16
349
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,690
-2.2%
16
350
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$33,800
+7.0%
16
351
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$66,200
+4.4%
16
352
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$102,240
-6.0%
16
353
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,930
+4.6%
16
354
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$34,350
+5.6%
16
355
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,230
-1.6%
16
356
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
16†
357
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
16†
358
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,390
+2.4%
16
359
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$61,880
+4.3%
16
360
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,630
+2.2%
15
361
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$57,080
+3.4%
15
362
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,890
-5.1%
15
363
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,120
+4.3%
15
364
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$64,830
-1.8%
15
365
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$86,800
+2.1%
15
366
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
15†
367
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,090
+5.9%
15†
368
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,060
+2.5%
15
369
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,720
-11.2%
15
370
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
15†
371
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,490
+6.2%
15
372
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
15†
373
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,220
+5.2%
15
374
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,940
+3.0%
15
375
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$83,260
+2.1%
15
376
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$38,110
+3.2%
15
377
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$31,350
+3.9%
15
378
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$65,000
+4.0%
15
379
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$68,640
+3.6%
15
380
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,600
+5.7%
15
381
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$104,420
-1.7%
15
382
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,600
+4.4%
15
383
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,770
+5.8%
15
384
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$50,880
+5.4%
15
385
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,850
+5.7%
15
386
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,490
+2.2%
15
387
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$64,520
+3.6%
15
388
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$65,160
+3.2%
15
389
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$59,280
+1.7%
15
390
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
15†
391
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
15†
392
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,000
+2.0%
15
393
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,230
+2.3%
15
394
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$75,930
+1.8%
15
395
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,310
+2.4%
15
396
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
397
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,280
+3.4%
15
398
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,990
+3.7%
15
399
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$32,420
+5.4%
15
400
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
15†
401
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$68,620
+3.4%
15
402
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$28,080
+3.4%
15
403
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,610
-3.5%
15
404
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
15†
405
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,640
+3.0%
15
406
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$50,720
+4.6%
14
407
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
14†
408
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$32,320
+6.4%
14
409
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,080
+2.0%
14
410
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,200
+4.7%
14
411
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,210
0.0%
14
412
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
14†
413
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,050
+2.1%
14
414
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$63,780
+2.1%
14
415
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,420
+6.4%
14
416
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,660
+2.0%
14
417
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$45,550
+3.8%
14
418
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,080
+2.4%
14
419
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$36,970
+6.0%
14
420
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,050
+1.6%
14
421
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$74,340
+1.7%
14
422
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,580
+3.1%
14
423
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$92,790
+0.7%
14
424
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,280
+3.5%
14
425
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$76,810
+1.7%
14
426
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$56,340
+4.3%
14
427
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,720
+4.1%
14
428
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,680
+4.9%
14
429
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$56,990
+4.1%
14
430
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,900
+5.1%
14
431
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,910
+4.6%
14
432
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
14†
433
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,460
+4.8%
14
434
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$86,520
+0.9%
14
435
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.1%
14†
436
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$95,550
-0.1%
14
437
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,020
+4.5%
14
438
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,380
+1.7%
14
439
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$79,290
-4.2%
14
440
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$96,320
-1.8%
14
441
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,830
+5.1%
14
442
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
14†
443
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,440
+4.7%
14†
444
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$39,850
+5.7%
14
445
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$33,090
-5.4%
14
446
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,330
+4.9%
14
447
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,460
+4.5%
14
448
Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
14†
449
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,540
+6.4%
14
450
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,610
+3.4%
14
451
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$36,070
+5.5%
14
452
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,870
0.0%
14
453
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$53,780
+4.0%
14
454
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,400
+3.2%
14
455
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,110
-0.5%
14
456
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$48,220
+4.2%
14
457
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,250
+2.8%
14
458
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,090
+3.7%
14
459
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$35,500
+5.5%
14
460
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$82,790
+1.0%
13
461
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,500
+3.7%
13
462
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
13†
463
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
13†
464
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,130
+3.7%
13
465
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,910
+5.3%
13
466
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$61,000
+3.3%
13
467
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$82,310
+1.2%
13
468
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,740
+3.3%
13
469
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$84,200
+0.7%
13
470
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,560
+2.2%
13
471
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$49,930
+3.8%
13
472
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$63,220
+0.2%
13
473
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
474
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,000
+1.2%
13
475
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,520
-14.5%
13
476
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,820
+4.2%
13
477
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,230
+3.3%
13
478
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,110
-0.7%
13
479
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$79,590
-2.6%
13
480
Archivists · Master's degree
$52,940
+3.8%
13
481
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$48,960
+3.5%
13
482
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$71,930
+1.5%
13
483
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,190
+3.5%
13
484
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,190
+2.7%
13
485
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,010
+3.1%
13
486
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,670
+2.9%
13
487
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$52,390
+2.0%
13†
488
Animal Breeders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
13†
489
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$43,740
+4.5%
13
490
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$74,110
+1.4%
13
491
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$66,450
-1.8%
13
492
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,580
+0.6%
13
493
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,960
-18.2%
13
494
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,170
+2.6%
13
495
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$42,780
+4.4%
13
496
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$48,770
+1.8%
13
497
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,110
+2.6%
13
498
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,030
+3.0%
13
499
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,240
+2.4%
13
500
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$80,530
-4.4%
13
501
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,360
+2.1%
13
502
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,990
+5.1%
13
503
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,820
+2.8%
13
504
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,360
-1.8%
13
505
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,450
+3.3%
13
506
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,010
+4.3%
12
507
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,130
+2.4%
12†
508
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,530
+2.0%
12
509
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$51,820
+3.3%
12
510
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,580
-3.1%
12
511
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$83,200
-6.5%
12
512
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$61,970
+2.1%
12
513
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,790
+3.7%
12
514
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$37,370
+2.0%
12
515
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,430
+2.4%
12
516
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,270
+3.8%
12†
517
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,180
+3.3%
12†
518
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$46,920
+3.1%
12
519
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,280
+1.6%
12
520
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,630
+3.2%
12
521
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,380
+3.5%
12
522
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,690
+3.9%
12
523
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,020
-0.8%
12
524
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$50,590
+3.0%
12
525
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$83,100
-5.6%
12
526
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,820
-0.2%
12
527
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$63,210
+2.0%
12
528
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,730
+0.7%
12
529
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,840
+3.2%
12
530
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,290
+2.5%
12
531
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,740
+3.2%
12
532
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$61,370
+1.8%
12
533
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,570
0.0%
12
534
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$81,360
+0.2%
12
535
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
12†
536
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,850
+2.3%
12
537
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$62,070
-3.5%
12
538
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.9%
12†
539
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,110
+3.0%
12
540
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,030
+0.2%
12
541
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,010
+1.7%
12
542
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,280
+2.5%
12
543
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,110
-2.9%
12
544
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$45,750
+3.5%
12
545
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
12†
546
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
12†
547
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$34,270
+1.6%
12
548
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,430
-8.8%
12
549
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,530
-0.8%
12
550
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,030
+2.9%
12
551
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$65,870
-1.9%
12
552
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,470
+3.8%
12
553
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,910
+1.4%
11
554
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,810
-8.2%
11
555
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,910
+2.7%
11
556
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$48,140
+3.1%
11
557
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$31,160
+3.0%
11
558
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$56,930
+2.3%
11
559
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,010
-4.7%
11
560
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.4%
11†
561
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,720
-1.3%
11
562
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,480
-0.2%
11
563
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
11†
564
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,040
-2.2%
11
565
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,340
-3.7%
11
566
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$31,770
+3.0%
11
567
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,550
-2.8%
11
568
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
11†
569
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.4%
11†
570
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
11†
571
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,270
+3.6%
11
572
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$56,920
+1.7%
11
573
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$48,030
+2.5%
11
574
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,350
+2.6%
11
575
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$66,120
+1.1%
11
576
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$61,360
+0.7%
11
577
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,930
-7.8%
11
578
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$76,700
-0.3%
11
579
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$33,000
+4.1%
11
580
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$64,380
+1.2%
11
581
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,830
0.0%
11
582
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,290
-0.4%
11
583
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$60,040
+1.0%
11
584
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.5%
11†
585
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,800
+3.3%
11
586
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,170
+3.0%
11
587
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,080
+1.4%
11
588
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$67,240
+0.8%
11
589
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,410
+2.2%
11
590
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$66,440
-1.6%
11
591
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,810
+2.5%
11
592
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$28,890
-1.5%
11
593
Watch and Clock Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
11†
594
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,340
-4.2%
11
595
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,630
+3.3%
11
596
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,080
+1.3%
10
597
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,250
+2.3%
10
598
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,640
-6.0%
10
599
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,790
-10.5%
10
600
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,340
+0.7%
10
601
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$71,910
0.0%
10
602
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$31,200
+0.2%
10
603
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,470
+1.6%
10
604
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$31,730
+3.6%
10
605
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,230
-16.7%
10
606
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,350
+0.7%
10
607
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$58,470
+1.3%
10
608
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$47,960
+0.9%
10
609
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,470
-2.3%
10
610
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
10†
611
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,500
+1.0%
10
612
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,030
-0.9%
10
613
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,720
+1.6%
10
614
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$65,600
-3.5%
10
615
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,940
-2.8%
10
616
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$56,950
+1.2%
10
617
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$46,380
+1.5%
10
618
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
10†
619
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,150
-6.4%
10
620
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$65,310
-2.0%
10
621
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$68,060
-12.4%
10
622
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,790
+2.5%
10
623
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,970
+1.8%
10
624
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,770
-2.8%
10
625
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$63,330
-1.6%
10
626
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$56,390
-8.4%
10
627
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,500
0.0%
10
628
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,110
+1.4%
10
629
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,310
+3.1%
10
630
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$50,600
+1.4%
10
631
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,570
+2.8%
10
632
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$60,870
+0.4%
10
633
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
9†
634
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,280
+2.3%
9
635
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,610
+2.5%
9
636
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,690
-7.8%
9
637
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$51,170
+1.5%
9
638
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$63,360
-1.2%
9
639
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,540
+0.5%
9
640
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$42,070
+2.2%
9
641
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$49,100
+1.6%
9
642
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,590
+1.2%
9
643
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,140
+2.3%
9
644
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,930
-6.2%
9
645
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,500
-2.8%
9
646
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,450
-9.5%
9
647
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,890
-8.9%
9
648
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,160
+1.1%
9
649
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$40,420
+2.3%
9
650
Models · No formal educational credential
$51,150
-0.5%
9†
651
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,710
+1.5%
9
652
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,980
+3.6%
9
653
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,530
+2.0%
9
654
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$61,200
-6.9%
9
655
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,540
+1.0%
9
656
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,910
-10.8%
9
657
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$30,010
-13.5%
9
658
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,340
-14.4%
9
659
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-24.4%
9†
660
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,320
-11.6%
9
661
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,250
-4.6%
9
662
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.4%
9†
663
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,270
-12.9%
9
664
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,330
-1.1%
9
665
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
8†
666
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,110
-25.9%
8
667
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.3%
8†
668
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$38,040
+1.0%
8
669
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,690
-5.8%
8
670
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,420
+1.0%
8
671
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,280
-8.3%
8
672
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,240
-4.7%
8
673
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,780
-6.5%
8
674
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,990
-10.7%
8
675
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$31,340
+2.5%
8
676
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,670
-8.1%
8
677
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$56,000
-3.9%
8
678
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,950
-12.1%
8
679
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$52,150
-7.1%
8
680
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,420
-4.8%
8
681
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,840
-0.2%
8
682
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
8†
683
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,600
+1.1%
8
684
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
8†
685
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
8†
686
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$27,230
+1.2%
8
687
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
8†
688
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,780
-0.4%
8
689
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$46,560
-0.9%
8
690
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$34,660
+0.6%
8
691
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,640
-6.3%
8
692
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$49,390
-2.5%
8
693
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,490
+0.2%
8
694
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,740
-9.0%
8
695
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,180
-13.6%
8
696
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,280
-16.3%
7
697
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,970
-3.8%
7
698
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,070
-13.6%
7
699
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,390
-2.9%
7
700
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$51,540
-3.2%
7
701
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,850
-15.9%
7
702
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,320
-6.8%
7
703
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$45,590
-17.2%
7
704
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,360
-8.7%
7
705
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,850
-13.2%
7
706
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-27.5%
7†
707
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,990
-2.3%
7
708
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$45,140
-0.1%
7
709
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$50,280
-5.5%
7
710
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$49,650
-1.2%
7
711
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,650
-5.6%
7
712
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,660
-4.3%
7
713
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$46,680
-4.1%
7
714
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,250
-5.5%
7
715
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,010
-4.7%
7
716
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,890
-9.5%
7
717
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
$49,330
-10.0%
7
718
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,780
-0.4%
7
719
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$34,400
-3.3%
7
720
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,720
-36.1%
7
721
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,360
-2.3%
7
722
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$47,620
+0.1%
7
723
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$38,930
-2.5%
7†
724
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,060
-12.8%
7
725
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,370
-8.3%
7
726
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
7†
727
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
$47,810
-1.1%
7
728
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,530
-2.5%
7
729
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,980
-14.6%
7
730
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$32,930
+1.4%
7
731
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,740
-6.8%
7
732
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,060
-15.2%
7†
733
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$45,330
-13.7%
7
734
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$44,910
-3.4%
7
735
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,810
-6.3%
7
736
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,110
-25.9%
7
737
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,760
-1.6%
7
738
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,670
-12.0%
6
739
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$38,060
+0.6%
6
740
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,180
-0.9%
6
741
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,900
-18.9%
6
742
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,700
-12.0%
6
743
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
6†
744
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,520
-1.8%
6
745
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,160
-4.4%
6†
746
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,940
-1.7%
6
747
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,240
+0.6%
6
748
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$35,260
-10.8%
6
749
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
6†
750
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$40,400
-13.0%
6
751
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.2%
6†
752
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$38,400
-0.1%
6
753
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$42,610
-9.6%
6
754
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,630
-6.6%
6
755
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.1%
6†
756
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,830
-7.8%
6†
757
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$34,800
-1.0%
6
758
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$35,030
-5.0%
6
759
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$41,600
-0.6%
6
760
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,200
-1.8%
6
761
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,420
-13.6%
6
762
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$37,320
-22.1%
6
763
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$39,700
-10.5%
6
764
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$40,250
-21.2%
6
765
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
-16.1%
6
766
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,400
-0.1%
6
767
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$38,890
-5.4%
6
768
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,170
-5.9%
6
769
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,910
-4.9%
6
770
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$38,080
-4.5%
6
771
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,620
-0.6%
6
772
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,730
-2.3%
6
773
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$39,200
-2.5%
6
774
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,900
-3.8%
6
775
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.7%
6†
776
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$30,560
+0.6%
6
777
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,390
-26.3%
6
778
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
5†
779
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$37,500
-5.2%
5
780
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,840
-18.1%
5
781
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,590
-6.7%
5
782
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,640
-0.6%
5
783
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,080
-3.3%
5
784
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-7.0%
5†
785
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,770
-9.4%
5
786
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,770
-1.6%
5
787
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,900
-2.6%
5
788
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,650
-11.7%
5
789
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$31,790
-13.5%
5
790
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.0%
5†
791
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
5†
792
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$25,320
-5.6%
5
793
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,780
-1.3%
5
794
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
5†
795
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
5†
796
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,640
-2.7%
5
797
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,690
-6.1%
5
Live jobs in Dallas, TX
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