Best jobs in Elkhart, IN

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

Search live jobs in Elkhart, IN How we score
Wages here are local to Elkhart, IN (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (metro)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
—†
+4.1%
—
600
100†
02
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
—†
+49.9%
—
2,300
83†
03
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
—†
+3.9%
—
600
79†
04
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
—†
+2.7%
—
800
73†
05
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
—†
+3.2%
—
1,300
68†
06
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
—†
+42.1%
—
4,100
67†
07
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$127,190
+40.1%
200
29,500
63
08
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
—†
+4.2%
—
400
60†
09
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
—†
+1.2%
—
600
58†
10
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
—†
+3.3%
—
2,100
55†
11
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
—†
+6.1%
—
900
54†
12
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$383,720
+2.5%
100
9,600
52
13
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
—†
+20.4%
—
12,000
50†
14
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$81,420
+33.5%
100
23,400
49
15
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
—†
+2.7%
60
1,000
48†
16
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
47†
17
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent · 51-2090
$46,960
-0.1%
18,960
156,300
47
18
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
—†
+2.7%
—
3,300
46†
19
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
—
400
45†
20
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$95,960
+28.5%
60
16,000
45
21
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
44†
22
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
—†
+5.4%
—
300
43†
23
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$35,740
+17.0%
990
765,800
42
24
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
42†
25
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$103,100
+23.2%
200
62,100
41
Showing top 25 of 752 scored occupations — show all 752show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+17.3%
41†
27
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+18.5%
39†
28
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
38†
29
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$145,980
+14.8%
38
30
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$138,060
+15.2%
36
31
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
36†
32
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
36†
33
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+19.8%
35†
34
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
35†
35
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,300
+6.1%
35
36
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
34†
37
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$101,710
+15.8%
34
38
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
34†
39
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$63,860
+22.0%
34
40
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
33†
41
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.3%
33†
42
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
33†
43
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
33†
44
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
32†
45
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$68,230
+19.2%
31
46
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$122,070
+4.4%
30
47
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+12.1%
30†
48
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
30†
49
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
30†
50
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
29†
51
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,560
+20.0%
29
52
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$74,130
+16.7%
29
53
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
29†
54
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
29†
55
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
29†
56
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,460
+16.1%
29
57
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
29†
58
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
28†
59
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
28†
60
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$60,830
+16.8%
28
61
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
28†
62
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$35,460
+8.5%
28
63
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
28†
64
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
28†
65
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$33,770
+14.9%
28
66
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$80,110
+15.0%
28
67
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$107,400
+11.9%
28
68
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
28†
69
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,260
+15.4%
27
70
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
27†
71
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
27†
72
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
27†
73
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$84,960
+13.8%
27
74
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,260
+11.0%
26
75
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$168,030
+4.1%
26
76
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$139,520
+6.6%
26
77
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$119,310
+9.6%
26
78
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
26†
79
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
26†
80
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
26†
81
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
26†
82
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.6%
26†
83
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
26†
84
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
26†
85
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,890
+10.9%
26
86
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
26†
87
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$83,550
+13.0%
26
88
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
26†
89
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
25†
90
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.5%
25†
91
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
25†
92
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
25†
93
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
25†
94
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
25†
95
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,040
+8.7%
25
96
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$136,270
+4.7%
25
97
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
25†
98
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
25†
99
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$97,950
+9.1%
25
100
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.9%
24†
101
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$150,010
+3.8%
24
102
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
24†
103
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$143,720
+4.6%
24
104
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
24†
105
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
24†
106
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
$88,100
+4.9%
24
107
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
24†
108
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$71,560
+12.5%
24
109
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
24†
110
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
24†
111
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
24†
112
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
24†
113
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
24†
114
Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.9%
24†
115
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,580
+11.2%
23
116
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$96,680
+8.7%
23
117
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$134,320
+5.0%
23
118
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$86,600
+8.8%
23
119
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$124,490
+4.5%
23
120
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,550
+12.5%
23
121
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
23†
122
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
23†
123
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
23†
124
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,020
+12.8%
23
125
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
23†
126
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$127,210
+4.6%
22
127
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
22†
128
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
22†
129
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
22†
130
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
22†
131
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
22†
132
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
22†
133
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
22†
134
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
22†
135
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
22†
136
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+8.1%
21†
137
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
21†
138
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$75,270
+9.6%
21
139
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,050
+10.8%
21
140
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,640
+9.5%
21
141
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
21†
142
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
21†
143
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
21†
144
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,860
+11.5%
21
145
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,210
+11.4%
21
146
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$40,820
+1.5%
21
147
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
21†
148
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
21†
149
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,510
+3.1%
21
150
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
20†
151
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,000
+6.1%
20
152
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
20†
153
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$33,360
-0.5%
20
154
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$92,050
+7.0%
20
155
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
20†
156
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
20†
157
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,100
+4.0%
20
158
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
20†
159
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$68,060
+9.7%
20
160
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
20†
161
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
20†
162
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
20†
163
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$85,730
+7.2%
20
164
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
20†
165
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$77,420
+4.6%
20
166
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$86,640
+5.6%
20
167
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
20†
168
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$29,560
-9.9%
20
169
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
20†
170
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
19†
171
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,540
+12.1%
19
172
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
19†
173
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
19†
174
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
19†
175
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
19†
176
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$75,110
+5.8%
19
177
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$85,730
+7.1%
19
178
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
19†
179
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.5%
19†
180
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.1%
19†
181
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,330
+5.0%
19
182
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,240
+6.7%
19
183
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,690
+5.3%
19
184
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,460
+10.4%
19
185
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
19†
186
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
19†
187
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
18†
188
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$65,730
+8.2%
18
189
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$109,750
+1.9%
18
190
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$47,780
+7.3%
18
191
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
18†
192
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
18†
193
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
18†
194
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
18†
195
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
18†
196
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,860
+6.2%
18
197
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
18†
198
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
18†
199
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,590
+8.1%
18
200
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,590
+3.8%
18
201
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$102,060
+3.8%
18
202
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,950
+7.3%
18
203
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
18†
204
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$118,930
+2.1%
18
205
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
18†
206
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,430
+8.5%
18
207
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
18†
208
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
18†
209
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
18†
210
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,470
+6.0%
18
211
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
18†
212
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
18†
213
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$80,930
+5.7%
18
214
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,910
+10.0%
18
215
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
18†
216
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
17†
217
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$63,510
+7.7%
17
218
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,440
+6.4%
17
219
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,520
+4.5%
17
220
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
17†
221
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
17†
222
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
17†
223
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,220
+0.3%
17
224
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
17†
225
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
17†
226
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
17†
227
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,080
+2.0%
17
228
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
17†
229
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
17†
230
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
17†
231
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
17†
232
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
17†
233
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
17†
234
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$69,870
+6.4%
17
235
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
17†
236
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
17†
237
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
17†
238
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$45,790
+9.1%
17
239
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
16†
240
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
16†
241
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
16†
242
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
16†
243
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,000
-5.5%
16
244
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
16†
245
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
16†
246
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
16†
247
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
16†
248
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
16†
249
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
16†
250
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
16†
251
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,040
+5.8%
16
252
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.5%
16†
253
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
16†
254
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
16†
255
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
16†
256
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
16†
257
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,930
+3.1%
16
258
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
16†
259
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
16†
260
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.1%
16†
261
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
16†
262
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$77,830
+4.9%
16
263
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
16†
264
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$100,710
+1.9%
16
265
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
16†
266
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,670
+8.8%
16
267
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
16†
268
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,150
+1.2%
16
269
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$71,910
+5.5%
16
270
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
16†
271
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
16†
272
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,190
-6.7%
16
273
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.4%
16†
274
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
16†
275
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
16†
276
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
15†
277
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
15†
278
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
15†
279
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,830
+6.4%
15
280
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,270
+7.6%
15
281
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
15†
282
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
15†
283
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.4%
15†
284
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
15†
285
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
15†
286
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
15†
287
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$28,060
-0.7%
15
288
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$73,370
+3.0%
15
289
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
15†
290
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
15†
291
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
15†
292
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
15†
293
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,730
+4.5%
15
294
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,530
+8.7%
15
295
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
15†
296
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,590
+3.1%
15
297
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
15†
298
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
15†
299
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,250
+6.9%
15
300
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.3%
15†
301
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$67,180
+5.3%
15
302
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
15†
303
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
15†
304
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
15†
305
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
15†
306
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,880
+6.4%
15
307
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
15†
308
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.6%
15†
309
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,560
+3.7%
15
310
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
15†
311
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$58,300
+5.9%
15
312
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
15†
313
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
15†
314
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
15†
315
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
15†
316
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
15†
317
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,720
+6.4%
15
318
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,870
+6.0%
15
319
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,580
+4.8%
15
320
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,370
+3.1%
15
321
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
15†
322
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.1%
14†
323
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
14†
324
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
14†
325
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
14†
326
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
327
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$78,640
+3.0%
14
328
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,020
+7.1%
14
329
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
14†
330
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
14†
331
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
14†
332
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
14†
333
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
14†
334
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
14†
335
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
14†
336
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$68,380
+4.3%
14
337
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
14†
338
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
14†
339
Mathematicians · Master's degree
—†
-0.7%
14†
340
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
14†
341
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$78,240
+3.2%
14
342
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,050
+6.7%
14
343
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
14†
344
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
14†
345
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,180
-0.3%
14
346
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$107,850
-6.0%
14
347
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
14†
348
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,950
+2.2%
14
349
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
14†
350
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
14†
351
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
14†
352
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
14†
353
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
14†
354
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
14†
355
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
14†
356
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
14†
357
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,990
+4.2%
14
358
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
14†
359
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$40,880
+6.4%
14
360
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
14†
361
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,290
+3.4%
14
362
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
14†
363
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
14†
364
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
14†
365
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,660
+5.0%
14
366
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
14†
367
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$28,450
+6.3%
14
368
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
14†
369
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
13†
370
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$39,180
+3.6%
13
371
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,710
+3.6%
13
372
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
13†
373
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.1%
13†
374
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,150
+2.3%
13
375
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
13†
376
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,160
+6.2%
13
377
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,240
+4.5%
13
378
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
13†
379
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
13†
380
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
13†
381
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
13†
382
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
13†
383
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
13†
384
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
13†
385
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,390
+4.4%
13
386
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
13†
387
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,010
+6.3%
13
388
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
13†
389
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
13†
390
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$64,990
+3.3%
13
391
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,860
+2.6%
13
392
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,760
+3.4%
13
393
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$62,110
+4.3%
13
394
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
13†
395
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,360
+4.5%
13
396
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,210
+3.6%
13
397
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
13†
398
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,960
+4.2%
13
399
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
—†
+1.3%
13†
400
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
13†
401
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
13†
402
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,930
+4.2%
13
403
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
13†
404
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
405
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$23,120
+5.9%
13
406
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$78,770
+1.8%
13
407
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
13†
408
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,620
+4.0%
13
409
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
13†
410
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
13†
411
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
412
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$31,880
+6.7%
13
413
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
13†
414
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
13†
415
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
13†
416
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$58,080
+4.1%
13
417
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
12†
418
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
12†
419
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
12†
420
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
12†
421
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
12†
422
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
12†
423
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$59,060
+3.5%
12
424
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
12†
425
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.1%
12†
426
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
12†
427
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
12†
428
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$37,300
+5.6%
12
429
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,960
+3.7%
12
430
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
431
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$49,190
-5.8%
12
432
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
12†
433
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,340
+2.4%
12
434
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,060
+5.2%
12
435
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
12†
436
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$74,060
+1.7%
12
437
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
12†
438
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
12†
439
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
12†
440
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.9%
12†
441
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$29,780
+5.6%
12
442
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
12†
443
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,810
+4.6%
12
444
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
12†
445
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,510
+4.5%
12
446
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
12†
447
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.1%
12†
448
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,730
+5.6%
12
449
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,130
+2.4%
12
450
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
12†
451
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,930
-2.0%
12
452
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
12†
453
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
12†
454
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$45,650
+4.8%
12
455
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$38,300
+5.5%
12
456
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
12†
457
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$32,130
+5.8%
12
458
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,600
-7.7%
12
459
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$51,960
+3.4%
12
460
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,950
0.0%
12
461
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
12†
462
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
12†
463
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,380
+5.7%
11
464
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
11†
465
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
11†
466
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
11†
467
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,080
0.0%
11
468
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$48,040
+3.8%
11
469
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
11†
470
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
11†
471
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,260
-1.6%
11
472
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
11†
473
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.9%
11†
474
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
11†
475
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,440
+5.1%
11
476
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
11†
477
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
11†
478
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$37,650
+3.9%
11
479
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
11†
480
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
11†
481
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$36,570
+4.1%
11
482
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,540
+2.3%
11
483
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,450
+4.1%
11
484
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$64,970
-1.6%
11
485
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$63,030
+1.8%
11
486
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
11†
487
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
11†
488
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
11†
489
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$80,170
-4.2%
11
490
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$46,090
+1.1%
11
491
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
11†
492
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,840
+5.4%
11
493
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$77,080
-1.5%
11
494
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$48,600
+3.8%
11
495
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,610
+3.5%
11
496
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
11†
497
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,340
+3.1%
11
498
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
11†
499
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$44,210
+3.1%
10
500
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
10†
501
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,570
0.0%
10
502
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,610
+3.3%
10
503
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
10†
504
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
10†
505
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,850
+3.7%
10
506
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,280
+3.2%
10
507
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
10†
508
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,170
+3.0%
10
509
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,290
+2.5%
10
510
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$54,490
+2.6%
10
511
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
10†
512
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,530
+1.7%
10
513
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,160
+3.6%
10
514
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
10†
515
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
10†
516
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.5%
10†
517
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,550
+3.0%
10
518
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,320
+3.3%
10
519
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.2%
10†
520
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,850
-0.7%
10
521
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
10†
522
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
10†
523
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,320
+0.7%
10
524
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
10†
525
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
10†
526
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
10†
527
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$63,190
-2.0%
10
528
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,650
-5.0%
10
529
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
10†
530
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
10†
531
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$28,470
+3.4%
10
532
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.4%
10†
533
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$70,690
-4.2%
10
534
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$37,430
+3.2%
10
535
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
10†
536
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
10†
537
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$35,930
-1.5%
10
538
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,750
+3.0%
10
539
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
10†
540
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,240
-1.6%
10
541
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$51,720
+2.1%
10
542
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
10†
543
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,510
+0.4%
10
544
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
10†
545
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
10†
546
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.2%
10†
547
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
9†
548
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,320
+3.0%
9
549
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.2%
9†
550
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
9†
551
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,360
+2.4%
9
552
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
9†
553
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$37,720
+3.6%
9
554
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
9†
555
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
9†
556
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
9†
557
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
9†
558
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
9†
559
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,840
+3.7%
9
560
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$63,570
+0.9%
9
561
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
9†
562
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,680
+1.3%
9
563
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
9†
564
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
9†
565
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,650
-1.8%
9
566
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
9†
567
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
9†
568
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
9†
569
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
9†
570
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,660
+2.7%
9
571
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
9†
572
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,900
+2.6%
9
573
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$34,630
+3.0%
9
574
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,210
+0.6%
9
575
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,540
+2.5%
9
576
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
577
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$30,040
+0.4%
9
578
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$36,170
+2.0%
9
579
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,420
-1.6%
9
580
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,110
+1.6%
9
581
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$57,680
-3.7%
9
582
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
9†
583
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,250
+3.2%
9
584
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
9†
585
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
9†
586
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
9†
587
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
9†
588
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-24.4%
9†
589
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,200
-4.2%
9
590
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
9†
591
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$50,150
+1.7%
9
592
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$33,640
-3.4%
9
593
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
9†
594
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,470
+0.2%
9
595
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,330
+2.0%
9
596
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
9†
597
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,340
+2.3%
9
598
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,800
+2.9%
9
599
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
9†
600
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$63,430
-1.8%
9
601
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
9†
602
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
8†
603
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,540
-10.8%
8
604
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,530
-0.8%
8
605
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
8†
606
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$36,450
+1.6%
8
607
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
8†
608
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,970
0.0%
8
609
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$47,820
+1.7%
8
610
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$62,660
-4.4%
8
611
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,910
0.0%
8
612
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
8†
613
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,790
-6.5%
8
614
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
615
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$49,610
+1.4%
8
616
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,890
-13.6%
8
617
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
8†
618
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
8†
619
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,890
+1.2%
8
620
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,790
-1.8%
8
621
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
8†
622
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
8†
623
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
8†
624
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
8†
625
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,040
-14.4%
8
626
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
8†
627
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.7%
8†
628
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,900
-10.7%
8
629
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
8†
630
Tutors · Some college, no degree
—†
+0.6%
8†
631
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
8†
632
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
8†
633
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
8†
634
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
8†
635
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$58,880
-6.5%
8
636
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$55,490
-3.5%
8
637
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$39,070
+2.2%
8
638
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
—†
-12.4%
8†
639
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
8†
640
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
8†
641
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
8†
642
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.3%
8†
643
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,050
-3.1%
8
644
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
8†
645
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
8†
646
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,430
-16.7%
8
647
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,620
-12.1%
8
648
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
8†
649
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
8†
650
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,900
-5.4%
8
651
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
8†
652
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
8†
653
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
8†
654
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$48,410
+0.2%
8
655
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
8†
656
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
7†
657
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$43,660
+1.4%
7
658
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,790
-2.9%
7
659
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
7†
660
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,710
-2.8%
7
661
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
7†
662
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,990
-0.9%
7
663
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
7†
664
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,450
+0.5%
7
665
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,960
-16.3%
7
666
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
7†
667
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
7†
668
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
7†
669
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
7†
670
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,370
-0.4%
7
671
Tapers · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.1%
7†
672
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,880
-3.8%
7
673
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,940
-0.5%
7
674
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
7†
675
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,920
-6.8%
7
676
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
7†
677
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
7†
678
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
7†
679
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
7†
680
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,900
+1.0%
7
681
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,950
-10.5%
7
682
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,200
-5.8%
7
683
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
7†
684
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,030
-3.3%
7
685
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,210
-2.3%
7
686
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
7†
687
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,860
-2.3%
7
688
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,840
-9.0%
7
689
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,300
-8.7%
7
690
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$49,240
-1.6%
7
691
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,440
-12.0%
7
692
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
7†
693
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$38,990
+1.0%
7
694
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$49,140
-7.1%
7
695
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
7†
696
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
7†
697
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.0%
6†
698
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$46,960
-17.2%
6
699
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,830
-3.7%
6
700
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
6†
701
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,140
-8.1%
6
702
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
6†
703
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,490
-0.6%
6
704
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.1%
6†
705
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$40,130
-10.8%
6
706
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,590
-1.8%
6
707
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
6†
708
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,340
+1.0%
6
709
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,480
-19.6%
6
710
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,750
-8.3%
6
711
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,950
-12.9%
6
712
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
6†
713
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
6†
714
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
6†
715
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.0%
6†
716
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-6.8%
6†
717
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,110
-25.9%
6
718
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$26,160
-1.5%
6
719
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
6†
720
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
6†
721
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
6†
722
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,650
-4.8%
6
723
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
6†
724
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$29,900
+0.2%
6
725
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
6†
726
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,420
-6.3%
6
727
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
6†
728
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,490
-8.9%
6
729
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$39,310
-5.0%
6
730
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,700
-2.5%
6
731
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,390
-25.9%
6
732
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
6†
733
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,210
-11.6%
6
734
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-7.0%
6†
735
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$41,740
-18.1%
5
736
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$38,220
-13.0%
5
737
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
5†
738
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
5†
739
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
5†
740
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
5†
741
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,500
-16.1%
5
742
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,230
-13.6%
5
743
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,470
-21.2%
5
744
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,490
-2.7%
5
745
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.4%
5†
746
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
5†
747
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
5†
748
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$31,710
-1.0%
4
749
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,950
-6.7%
4
750
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
4†
751
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.3%
4†
752
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$28,430
-5.6%
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