Best jobs in Fayetteville, NC

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

Search live jobs in Fayetteville, NC How we score
Wages here are local to Fayetteville, NC (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
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
—†
+3.9%
—
600
100†
02
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
—
400
96†
03
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
—†
+49.9%
—
2,300
87†
04
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
—†
+5.4%
—
300
85†
05
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
—†
+2.7%
—
1,000
84†
06
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
83†
07
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011
—†
+4.3%
—
22,200
81†
08
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$331,760
+8.6%
90
2,700
74
09
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$121,410
+40.1%
210
29,500
71
10
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
—†
+42.1%
—
4,100
70†
11
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
—†
+4.2%
—
400
65†
12
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
62†
13
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
—†
+4.4%
—
200
60†
14
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$106,270
+33.5%
90
23,400
59
15
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$28,170
+6.1%
3,130
904,300
59
16
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1022
—†
+4.1%
—
200
59†
17
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
—†
+2.5%
730
9,600
59†
18
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
58†
19
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$120,310
+23.2%
710
62,100
57
20
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$29,150
+17.0%
1,770
765,800
57
21
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$83,060
+4.9%
3,430
189,100
56
22
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$30,440
-0.5%
4,240
555,800
55
23
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1029
—†
+0.3%
—
200
54†
24
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
54†
25
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1081
—†
+1.8%
—
300
54†
Showing top 25 of 746 scored occupations — show all 746show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$35,000
+8.5%
53
27
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$99,030
+28.5%
52
28
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$134,300
+20.4%
51
29
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+18.5%
50†
30
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$243,080
+3.3%
50
31
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+17.3%
50†
32
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
50†
33
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$151,490
+15.2%
49
34
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$122,900
+15.8%
47
35
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
47†
36
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$27,390
-9.9%
47
37
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$138,040
+14.8%
47
38
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
46†
39
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
45†
40
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
44†
41
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
44†
42
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
43†
43
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
43†
44
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$96,970
+4.4%
43
45
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$196,470
+4.1%
43
46
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$98,670
+16.7%
43
47
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
42†
48
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$204,470
+2.7%
42
49
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$95,620
+3.0%
42
50
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
42†
51
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$23,430
-13.5%
41
52
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
41†
53
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
40†
54
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
40†
55
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$32,720
+14.9%
39
56
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,500
+1.5%
39
57
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$64,520
+22.0%
39
58
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
39†
59
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
38†
60
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
38†
61
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
38†
62
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$101,800
+8.2%
38
63
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,020
+20.0%
38†
64
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$132,180
+4.5%
37
65
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$101,800
+8.8%
37
66
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
37†
67
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$155,250
+6.1%
37
68
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
36†
69
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$165,260
+3.7%
36
70
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$110,900
+11.9%
36
71
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
36†
72
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
36†
73
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,190
+9.6%
36
74
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$140,220
+4.6%
36
75
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$159,730
+3.8%
36
76
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,630
+16.1%
36
77
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$140,730
+6.6%
36
78
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
35†
79
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
35†
80
Sociologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.6%
35†
81
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$81,910
+15.0%
35
82
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$64,010
+19.2%
35
83
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
35†
84
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,170
-6.7%
34
85
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$95,620
+12.5%
34
86
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
34†
87
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$105,640
+8.7%
34
88
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
34†
89
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.2%
34†
90
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,120
+10.9%
34
91
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
33†
92
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
33†
93
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.9%
33†
94
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$81,240
+13.8%
33
95
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,530
+2.3%
33
96
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
33†
97
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$29,520
-0.7%
33
98
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
33†
99
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
33†
100
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
32†
101
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
32†
102
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
32†
103
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$47,980
+16.8%
32
104
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$92,080
+11.0%
32
105
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$147,370
+3.1%
32
106
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$70,750
+10.8%
32
107
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$103,110
+9.6%
32
108
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
32†
109
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
32†
110
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,980
+4.0%
31
111
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
31†
112
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.1%
31†
113
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$128,540
+5.0%
31
114
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
31†
115
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$97,520
+10.0%
31
116
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
31†
117
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$75,440
+6.2%
31
118
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
31†
119
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,130
-5.5%
31
120
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$128,170
+5.1%
31
121
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
30†
122
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$78,860
+13.0%
30
123
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$34,230
+2.0%
30
124
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
30†
125
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,210
+19.8%
30
126
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,700
+9.1%
30
127
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$80,650
+12.1%
30
128
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,870
+12.5%
30
129
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
30†
130
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
30†
131
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$129,830
+4.3%
30
132
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
30†
133
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$78,560
+4.6%
30
134
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
30†
135
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
30†
136
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$109,870
+4.7%
30
137
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
29†
138
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,690
+9.5%
29
139
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,760
+6.0%
29
140
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$88,690
+8.7%
29
141
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
29†
142
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,230
+15.4%
29
143
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
29†
144
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$103,940
+7.2%
29
145
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
29†
146
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
29†
147
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.9%
29†
148
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,600
+4.2%
29
149
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,950
+4.1%
29
150
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
29†
151
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,780
+11.2%
28
152
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
28†
153
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
28†
154
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
28†
155
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
28†
156
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$82,680
+5.6%
28
157
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$93,330
+7.0%
28
158
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
28†
159
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,500
+6.1%
28
160
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
28†
161
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$111,320
+2.5%
28
162
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
28†
163
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
28†
164
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,160
+7.3%
28
165
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
28†
166
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,660
+5.7%
27†
167
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$125,980
+2.1%
27
168
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
27†
169
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
27†
170
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
27†
171
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.5%
27†
172
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
27†
173
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
27†
174
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
27†
175
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,180
+5.3%
26
176
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,530
+3.8%
26
177
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,080
+5.0%
26
178
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
26†
179
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
26†
180
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
26†
181
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
26†
182
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,870
+4.2%
26
183
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
26†
184
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
26†
185
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
26†
186
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
26†
187
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
26†
188
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$54,350
-2.0%
25
189
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$53,730
+12.9%
25
190
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,620
+11.9%
25
191
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$75,880
+5.8%
25
192
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
25†
193
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,670
+2.6%
25
194
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,220
+8.1%
25
195
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,120
+8.7%
25
196
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
25†
197
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
25†
198
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
25†
199
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$112,680
+1.9%
25
200
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
25†
201
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$99,830
+3.8%
25
202
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$43,740
+7.3%
25
203
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
24†
204
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$49,670
+12.8%
24
205
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,770
+6.4%
24
206
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,450
+3.1%
24
207
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
24†
208
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,260
+3.1%
24
209
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$80,130
+6.4%
24
210
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
24†
211
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
24†
212
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
24†
213
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$57,730
+6.7%
24
214
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.4%
24†
215
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$82,710
+5.7%
23
216
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$79,460
+7.1%
23
217
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
23†
218
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$92,080
+4.9%
23
219
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$82,010
+0.7%
23
220
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
23†
221
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
23†
222
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$107,950
-1.7%
23
223
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
23†
224
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
23†
225
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
23†
226
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$114,130
+0.6%
23
227
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
23†
228
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,070
+12.1%
23
229
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,510
-5.0%
23
230
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$103,810
+2.0%
23
231
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
23†
232
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
23†
233
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
23†
234
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
23†
235
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$81,970
+4.6%
23
236
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,140
+6.6%
22
237
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,220
+4.3%
22
238
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,850
-0.3%
22
239
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$101,360
+1.0%
22
240
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,490
+6.4%
22
241
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$77,500
+4.8%
22
242
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$61,930
+7.7%
22
243
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$77,210
+5.5%
22
244
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,410
-1.6%
22
245
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
22†
246
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,480
+2.9%
22
247
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,520
+6.4%
22
248
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
22†
249
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
22†
250
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$90,060
+3.1%
22
251
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,760
+8.5%
22
252
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
22†
253
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$50,150
+9.7%
22
254
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$51,450
+1.1%
22
255
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
22†
256
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
21†
257
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
21†
258
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
21†
259
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
21†
260
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,450
+10.4%
21
261
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
21†
262
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
21†
263
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$45,360
-5.8%
21
264
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
21†
265
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$17,850
+8.8%
21
266
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
21†
267
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$63,320
+3.4%
21
268
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
21†
269
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,220
+3.7%
21
270
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
21†
271
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
21†
272
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
21†
273
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
21†
274
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,570
+7.1%
21
275
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
21†
276
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$86,370
+1.8%
21
277
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
21†
278
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
21†
279
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
21†
280
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
21†
281
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$77,210
-0.1%
21
282
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
21†
283
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
21†
284
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$34,880
+5.9%
20
285
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,830
+7.1%
20
286
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,160
+3.1%
20
287
Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.9%
20†
288
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
20†
289
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,800
+3.6%
20
290
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
20†
291
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
20†
292
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
20†
293
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
20†
294
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,240
+5.8%
20
295
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$49,580
-1.6%
20
296
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$68,220
+5.0%
20
297
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$44,700
+9.1%
20
298
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$81,820
-1.5%
20
299
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
20†
300
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$70,740
+3.0%
20
301
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
20†
302
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
20†
303
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
20†
304
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
20†
305
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,440
+4.0%
20
306
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$83,330
+3.0%
19
307
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
19†
308
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
19†
309
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
19†
310
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
19†
311
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
19†
312
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,650
+0.3%
19
313
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,740
+4.5%
19
314
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
19†
315
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$87,920
-4.2%
19
316
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
19†
317
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
19†
318
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
19†
319
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,890
+10.0%
19
320
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
19†
321
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
19†
322
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.9%
19†
323
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
19†
324
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
19†
325
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
19†
326
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,820
+3.4%
19
327
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
19†
328
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,420
+5.3%
19
329
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$30,120
+0.4%
19
330
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,450
+3.6%
19
331
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
19†
332
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
19†
333
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,390
+3.5%
19
334
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$28,690
-1.5%
19
335
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
19†
336
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
19†
337
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
19†
338
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,660
+4.5%
19
339
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
19†
340
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
19†
341
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
19†
342
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
18†
343
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
18†
344
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,370
+8.7%
18
345
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$84,930
+1.5%
18
346
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
18†
347
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
18†
348
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$47,510
+6.4%
18
349
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$57,580
+3.5%
18
350
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
18†
351
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
18†
352
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,940
+0.4%
18
353
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
18†
354
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,230
+6.4%
18
355
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
18†
356
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$62,760
+4.9%
18
357
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,040
+1.2%
18
358
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
18†
359
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
18†
360
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
18†
361
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,390
+3.6%
18
362
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
18†
363
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,800
+4.5%
18
364
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$64,780
+4.3%
18
365
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
18†
366
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
18†
367
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$44,680
+1.6%
18
368
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
18†
369
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,610
+8.5%
18
370
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
18†
371
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$61,940
+4.4%
18
372
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
18†
373
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$33,260
+4.1%
18
374
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
18†
375
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
18†
376
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$72,090
+1.3%
18
377
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
18†
378
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,700
+5.2%
18
379
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
18†
380
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
18†
381
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
18†
382
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
18†
383
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,270
+6.3%
18
384
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
18†
385
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
17†
386
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
17†
387
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
388
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
17†
389
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$65,940
+3.5%
17
390
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,060
+3.7%
17
391
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$35,850
+3.2%
17
392
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,550
+8.2%
17
393
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
17†
394
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$67,940
+3.4%
17
395
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
17†
396
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
17†
397
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$77,430
+1.7%
17
398
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
399
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,280
+4.5%
17
400
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
17†
401
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$81,860
+0.6%
17
402
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
17†
403
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
17†
404
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
17†
405
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$69,410
+1.7%
17
406
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
17†
407
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
17†
408
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
17†
409
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$63,350
+3.8%
17
410
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
17†
411
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
17†
412
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,830
+2.7%
17
413
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
17†
414
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,290
+5.6%
17
415
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
17†
416
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.4%
17†
417
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,590
-3.4%
17
418
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
17†
419
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$27,380
+6.3%
17
420
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$49,640
+3.3%
17
421
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
17†
422
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,500
+3.6%
17
423
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
16†
424
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,440
+2.4%
16
425
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,680
+3.4%
16
426
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
16†
427
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
16†
428
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
16†
429
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,410
0.0%
16
430
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,160
-5.1%
16
431
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
16†
432
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,180
+6.7%
16
433
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,770
+2.4%
16
434
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$57,560
+1.7%
16
435
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$60,370
+0.2%
16
436
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$53,210
+4.6%
16
437
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$57,740
-3.7%
16
438
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
16†
439
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$56,120
+4.1%
16
440
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$51,170
+4.8%
16
441
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
16†
442
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$62,090
-3.5%
16
443
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
16†
444
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,720
+4.1%
16
445
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
16†
446
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
16†
447
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,360
+3.4%
16
448
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
16†
449
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
16†
450
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
16†
451
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
16†
452
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
16†
453
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
16†
454
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
16†
455
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
16†
456
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,820
-1.6%
16
457
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,300
+5.1%
16
458
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
16†
459
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,410
-0.1%
16
460
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.2%
16†
461
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$72,840
-4.2%
16
462
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,230
+5.8%
15
463
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,560
+2.1%
15
464
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
15†
465
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
15†
466
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
15†
467
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$51,490
+4.5%
15
468
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,760
+4.9%
15
469
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
15†
470
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
15†
471
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
15†
472
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,420
+2.6%
15
473
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
15†
474
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,750
+5.6%
15
475
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
15†
476
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
477
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
15†
478
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$49,080
-2.0%
15
479
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
15†
480
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$56,390
-8.4%
15
481
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
15†
482
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.3%
15†
483
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,260
+3.1%
15
484
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
15†
485
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
15†
486
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,150
+3.7%
15
487
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
15†
488
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
15†
489
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
15†
490
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,780
+2.9%
15
491
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
15†
492
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
15†
493
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
15†
494
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,620
+4.5%
15
495
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$28,050
+6.7%
15
496
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$59,440
+1.7%
15
497
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,490
+3.0%
15
498
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,500
+6.0%
15
499
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
15†
500
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
15†
501
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
15†
502
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$29,470
+5.6%
15
503
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
504
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
15†
505
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
506
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
15†
507
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
15†
508
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
15†
509
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,730
+1.3%
14
510
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,180
+4.5%
14
511
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
14†
512
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
14†
513
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
14†
514
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$29,470
+6.7%
14
515
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
14†
516
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
14†
517
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,990
+2.3%
14
518
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
14†
519
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
14†
520
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$36,290
+5.3%
14
521
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
14†
522
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
14†
523
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,260
+2.1%
14
524
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
14†
525
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
14†
526
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
14†
527
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
14†
528
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$37,200
+2.0%
14
529
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
14†
530
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
14†
531
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$45,120
+4.2%
14
532
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,670
+3.5%
14
533
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,590
-0.7%
14
534
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,870
+3.0%
14
535
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,500
-6.8%
14
536
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,950
-0.8%
14
537
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
14†
538
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,980
+2.5%
14
539
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$41,600
+3.8%
14
540
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,030
+5.4%
14
541
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
14†
542
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
14†
543
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$31,230
+3.9%
14
544
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,220
+4.9%
14
545
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
14†
546
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
14†
547
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,780
+2.2%
14
548
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,520
+3.5%
14
549
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
14†
550
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,750
-7.7%
14
551
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
14†
552
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
14†
553
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$26,720
+3.4%
13
554
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,190
-1.8%
13
555
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$47,580
+3.5%
13
556
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,770
-0.2%
13
557
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
13†
558
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,120
+0.7%
13
559
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,580
-0.8%
13
560
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
13†
561
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$49,160
+2.1%
13
562
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,150
-2.9%
13
563
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
13†
564
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$28,580
+3.1%
13
565
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$65,660
-3.5%
13
566
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
567
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,160
0.0%
13
568
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,820
+3.2%
13
569
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
13†
570
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
13†
571
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,090
+3.8%
13
572
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
13†
573
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,490
0.0%
13
574
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
13†
575
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
13†
576
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,300
+1.0%
13
577
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,200
-2.8%
13
578
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$37,440
+2.5%
13†
579
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
13†
580
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$55,820
-1.8%
13
581
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$55,540
+1.0%
13
582
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$42,850
+1.5%
12
583
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
12†
584
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
12†
585
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
12†
586
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,380
+3.7%
12
587
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,150
0.0%
12
588
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.5%
12†
589
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.7%
12†
590
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$62,070
-1.8%
12
591
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,010
+2.4%
12
592
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,960
+1.6%
12
593
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
12†
594
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
12†
595
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,850
-6.5%
12
596
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,380
+2.5%
12
597
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
12†
598
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,050
+0.2%
12
599
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
12†
600
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$47,220
+0.9%
12
601
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
12†
602
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
12†
603
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
12†
604
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
12†
605
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,030
+3.2%
12
606
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
12†
607
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
12†
608
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
12†
609
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$29,730
+3.0%
12
610
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
12†
611
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
12†
612
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
12†
613
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
12†
614
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
12†
615
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
12†
616
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$55,230
-1.8%
12
617
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
12†
618
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
12†
619
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
12†
620
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$53,100
-1.6%
12
621
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,640
-8.7%
12
622
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
12†
623
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$37,600
+3.0%
12
624
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
11†
625
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
11†
626
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.2%
11†
627
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
11†
628
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,170
-16.7%
11
629
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
11†
630
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
11†
631
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
11†
632
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,910
-2.8%
11
633
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,980
-7.8%
11
634
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
11†
635
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$42,500
+1.4%
11
636
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-24.4%
11†
637
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
11†
638
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
11†
639
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
11†
640
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
11†
641
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
11†
642
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
11†
643
Tapers · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.1%
11†
644
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,330
+2.3%
11
645
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
11†
646
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
11†
647
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$49,770
-7.1%
11
648
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.3%
11†
649
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
11†
650
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
11†
651
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$26,660
-1.5%
11
652
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
11†
653
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.2%
11†
654
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,010
+3.3%
11
655
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
11†
656
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,680
-0.9%
11
657
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,430
-4.8%
11
658
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$34,960
-5.4%
11
659
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.1%
11†
660
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
11†
661
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,890
-12.9%
11
662
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,490
+3.1%
11
663
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,710
-3.1%
11
664
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
11†
665
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
10†
666
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
—†
-12.4%
10†
667
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$37,620
+1.8%
10
668
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
10†
669
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$29,120
+3.0%
10
670
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$47,680
-1.6%
10
671
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
10†
672
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,200
+2.8%
10
673
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$29,470
+0.2%
10
674
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,290
-0.4%
10
675
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.7%
10†
676
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
10†
677
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
10†
678
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$47,530
-2.5%
10
679
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
10†
680
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.9%
10†
681
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
10†
682
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
10†
683
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$46,410
-4.1%
10
684
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
10†
685
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,890
-2.3%
10
686
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.1%
10†
687
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,830
-3.7%
10
688
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
10†
689
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.6%
10†
690
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$38,600
+0.6%
10
691
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$37,830
+1.0%
10
692
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-27.5%
10†
693
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
10†
694
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$45,740
-0.9%
10
695
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
10†
696
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
10†
697
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
9†
698
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
9†
699
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
9†
700
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
9†
701
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
9†
702
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
9†
703
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,020
-7.8%
9
704
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
9†
705
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
9†
706
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
9†
707
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,560
+1.8%
9
708
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,130
+0.2%
9
709
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
9†
710
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
9†
711
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,520
-6.8%
9
712
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
9†
713
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
9†
714
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
9†
715
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.1%
9†
716
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.0%
9†
717
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$42,280
-17.2%
9
718
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
9†
719
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
9†
720
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
9†
721
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
9†
722
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-7.0%
9†
723
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,230
+0.6%
9
724
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,250
-8.1%
9
725
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,200
-10.5%
9
726
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,270
-15.9%
9
727
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
9†
728
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.7%
9†
729
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
8†
730
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
8†
731
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.0%
8†
732
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
8†
733
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
8†
734
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,230
-6.4%
8
735
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
8†
736
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
8†
737
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
8†
738
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,550
-6.6%
8
739
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,340
-25.9%
8
740
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,360
-5.8%
8
741
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$23,050
+1.2%
7
742
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,840
-9.4%
7
743
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$29,640
-10.8%
7
744
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$27,470
-3.3%
7
745
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
7†
746
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,740
-5.9%
7
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