Best jobs in Fort Smith, AR

The best-scoring occupations in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Fort Smith, AR How we score
Wages here are local to Fort Smith, AR (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (metro)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Fort Smith, AR pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$129,270 vs $132,300 · -2.3%
$28,410 vs $35,800 · -20.6%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
—
400
100†
02
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
—
23,400
77†
03
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$129,270
+40.1%
270
29,500
77
04
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
—†
+42.1%
—
4,100
77†
05
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
—†
+5.4%
—
300
76†
06
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$28,410
+17.0%
2,240
765,800
70
07
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$23,760
+6.1%
2,760
904,300
64
08
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
62†
09
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
—†
+4.3%
—
300
62†
10
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
62†
11
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
—†
+3.9%
—
600
60†
12
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
—†
+3.3%
—
2,100
55†
13
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
—†
+17.3%
—
27,400
55†
14
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$32,050
+8.5%
2,240
472,300
54
15
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$91,020
+28.5%
70
16,000
53
16
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$70,330
+4.4%
2,320
308,700
53
17
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
—†
+4.2%
—
400
52†
18
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$28,350
-0.5%
2,880
555,800
52
19
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$91,720
+23.2%
370
62,100
51
20
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$79,870
+4.9%
2,180
189,100
51
21
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
—†
+2.7%
—
3,300
50†
22
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1029
—†
+0.3%
—
200
50†
23
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$258,130
+2.5%
170
9,600
49
24
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$119,840
+20.4%
70
12,000
48
25
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
47†
Showing top 25 of 671 scored occupations — show all 671show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$114,140
+15.8%
44
27
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$104,990
+14.8%
44
28
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
43†
29
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,580
+4.0%
43
30
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$27,480
-9.9%
43
31
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,760
+15.2%
42
32
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+18.5%
42†
33
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$63,210
+22.0%
41
34
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,960
+16.1%
41
35
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
40†
36
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+19.8%
40†
37
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$37,460
+5.5%
40
38
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$29,370
+14.9%
40
39
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$80,660
+19.2%
39
40
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
38†
41
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$34,810
+1.5%
37
42
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
37†
43
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
37†
44
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,500
-5.5%
36
45
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+6.1%
36†
46
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$97,740
+13.8%
36
47
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
36†
48
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
36†
49
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
36†
50
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,100
-6.7%
36
51
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$114,270
+11.9%
36
52
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
35†
53
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
35†
54
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
35†
55
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$81,300
+15.0%
35
56
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
35†
57
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$66,010
+16.7%
35
58
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$57,340
+16.8%
35
59
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$170,960
+3.9%
35
60
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$100,140
+13.0%
35
61
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$165,060
+4.1%
35
62
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
35†
63
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
34†
64
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
33†
65
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$97,460
+11.0%
33
66
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,730
+10.9%
33
67
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,960
+20.0%
33
68
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+14.6%
33†
69
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.2%
32†
70
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$32,020
+2.3%
32
71
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
32†
72
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
32†
73
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
31†
74
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
31†
75
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
31†
76
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
31†
77
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,520
+4.6%
31
78
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
31†
79
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
31†
80
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$23,680
-0.7%
31
81
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,110
+9.6%
31
82
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
30†
83
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
30†
84
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$78,080
+12.1%
30
85
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
30†
86
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
30†
87
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,380
+12.5%
30
88
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
30†
89
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,200
+8.0%
29
90
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$31,200
+2.0%
29
91
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$98,500
+4.5%
29
92
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
29†
93
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
29†
94
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,100
+3.8%
29
95
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
29†
96
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$96,920
+8.2%
28
97
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
28†
98
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
28†
99
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
28†
100
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,780
+6.0%
28
101
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
28†
102
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
28†
103
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$114,550
+4.3%
28
104
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,100
+12.5%
28
105
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$82,940
+8.7%
28
106
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$70,520
+11.5%
28
107
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,500
+9.5%
27
108
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$78,950
+9.1%
27
109
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,260
+1.2%
27
110
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,110
+15.4%
27
111
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$65,170
+8.8%
27
112
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
27†
113
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$99,110
+4.7%
27
114
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
27†
115
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$36,950
+7.3%
27
116
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,710
+3.8%
26
117
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
26†
118
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,560
+7.3%
26
119
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$93,990
+6.6%
26
120
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$125,330
+3.1%
26
121
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.9%
26†
122
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,500
+12.8%
26
123
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,880
+2.6%
26
124
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$94,800
+6.6%
26
125
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
26†
126
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$103,580
+5.0%
26
127
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$62,990
+4.6%
26
128
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$84,480
+7.0%
26
129
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,680
+11.9%
25
130
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
25†
131
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,330
+5.0%
25
132
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$45,480
+10.8%
25
133
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,690
+11.3%
25
134
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,990
+5.6%
25
135
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
25†
136
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$65,520
+9.6%
25
137
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
25†
138
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
25†
139
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,930
-0.1%
25
140
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
25†
141
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,130
-0.3%
25
142
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
25†
143
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
24†
144
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,160
+8.1%
24
145
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
24†
146
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.0%
24†
147
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
24†
148
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
24†
149
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,370
+6.1%
24
150
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,970
+6.7%
24
151
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
24†
152
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
24†
153
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,720
+12.1%
24
154
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$54,220
+6.2%
24
155
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,520
+1.9%
24
156
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,850
+5.3%
23
157
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$103,300
+3.8%
23
158
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,720
+3.1%
23
159
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+9.1%
23†
160
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
23†
161
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
23†
162
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$45,010
-5.8%
23
163
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$88,100
+4.1%
23
164
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
23†
165
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
23†
166
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
23†
167
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$90,640
+4.6%
23
168
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
23†
169
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
23†
170
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$82,300
+5.7%
23
171
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
22†
172
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
22†
173
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,120
+8.8%
22
174
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,920
+0.3%
22
175
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
22†
176
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,190
+10.4%
22
177
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
22†
178
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,960
-1.6%
22
179
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.1%
22†
180
Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.9%
22†
181
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
22†
182
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$38,020
+8.7%
22
183
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
21†
184
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$52,620
-2.0%
21
185
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
21†
186
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
21†
187
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
21†
188
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$58,710
+3.0%
21
189
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$57,380
+5.8%
21
190
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$46,430
+9.7%
21
191
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
21†
192
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
21†
193
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,390
+3.7%
21
194
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
21†
195
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
21†
196
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,030
+4.2%
21
197
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
21†
198
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,470
+8.5%
21
199
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
21†
200
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
21†
201
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
21†
202
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
21†
203
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.5%
20†
204
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
20†
205
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
20†
206
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,470
+6.9%
20
207
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,560
+4.5%
20
208
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
20†
209
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,390
+6.4%
20
210
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$50,970
+7.7%
20
211
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$39,480
+1.1%
20
212
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$55,450
+6.4%
20
213
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
20†
214
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
20†
215
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,770
+6.4%
20
216
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
20†
217
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
20†
218
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
19†
219
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
19†
220
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
19†
221
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,640
-1.6%
19
222
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
19†
223
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,280
-5.0%
19
224
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
19†
225
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
19†
226
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$79,960
+3.9%
19
227
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,250
+5.8%
19
228
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$29,370
-1.5%
19
229
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$96,420
-1.5%
19
230
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
19†
231
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,210
+3.1%
19
232
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,410
+4.3%
19
233
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
19†
234
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,200
+3.6%
19
235
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
19†
236
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
19†
237
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,070
+3.1%
19
238
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,590
+8.7%
19
239
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
19†
240
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
19†
241
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
19†
242
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,890
+4.5%
19
243
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
19†
244
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
18†
245
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
18†
246
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
18†
247
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
18†
248
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,800
+3.7%
18
249
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$66,270
+3.5%
18
250
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,160
+6.4%
18
251
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
18†
252
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
18†
253
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,820
+3.6%
18
254
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,350
+4.5%
18
255
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
18†
256
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
18†
257
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,730
+2.9%
18
258
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
18†
259
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
18†
260
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
18†
261
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
18†
262
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
18†
263
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
18†
264
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
18†
265
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
18†
266
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
18†
267
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
17†
268
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,390
+6.4%
17
269
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$58,960
-2.0%
17
270
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,420
+4.5%
17
271
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
17†
272
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$77,300
+1.9%
17
273
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.4%
17†
274
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
17†
275
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$34,920
+3.9%
17
276
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
277
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
17†
278
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,450
+5.3%
17
279
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,480
+2.4%
17
280
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
17†
281
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$63,130
+3.0%
17
282
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
17†
283
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
17†
284
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,270
+3.0%
17
285
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,020
+7.1%
17
286
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,160
+5.3%
17
287
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
17†
288
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
17†
289
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,890
+2.1%
17
290
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$44,230
+5.9%
17
291
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
17†
292
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$27,890
+0.4%
17
293
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
17†
294
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
17†
295
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
17†
296
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
17†
297
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
17†
298
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
17†
299
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
17†
300
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
17†
301
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$23,830
+5.9%
17
302
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,830
+4.2%
17
303
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
17†
304
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
17†
305
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$54,880
+4.8%
17
306
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$27,870
+6.3%
17
307
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,630
+2.2%
17
308
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,080
+7.6%
17
309
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
17†
310
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
17†
311
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$38,960
+6.4%
17
312
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
16†
313
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
16†
314
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
16†
315
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,170
+4.0%
16
316
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
16†
317
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,440
0.0%
16
318
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
16†
319
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
16†
320
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.6%
16†
321
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
16†
322
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
16†
323
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
16†
324
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$59,820
+4.1%
16
325
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
16†
326
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
16†
327
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
16†
328
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,000
0.0%
16
329
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
16†
330
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,380
+6.0%
16
331
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$75,180
+1.7%
16
332
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
16†
333
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
16†
334
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.8%
16†
335
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+0.6%
16†
336
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$32,770
+6.7%
16
337
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
16†
338
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
16†
339
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
16†
340
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
16†
341
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$29,380
+2.0%
16
342
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
16†
343
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
16†
344
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,160
-7.7%
16
345
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
16†
346
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
16†
347
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,330
+5.2%
16
348
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
16†
349
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$87,640
-6.0%
16
350
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
16†
351
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,410
+5.0%
16
352
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,230
+6.7%
16
353
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
15†
354
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
15†
355
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
15†
356
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,250
+6.7%
15
357
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
15†
358
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
15†
359
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,540
+3.6%
15
360
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
15†
361
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$45,610
+3.3%
15
362
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
15†
363
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
15†
364
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
15†
365
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$40,710
+4.1%
15
366
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$61,050
+1.7%
15
367
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
15†
368
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
15†
369
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$29,520
+5.6%
15
370
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,960
-3.1%
15
371
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$69,000
+1.3%
15
372
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
15†
373
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
15†
374
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$47,750
+4.8%
15
375
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,910
+4.3%
15
376
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$35,670
+3.2%
15
377
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
15†
378
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,760
-5.1%
15
379
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
15†
380
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
15†
381
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,530
+0.4%
15
382
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
15†
383
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
15†
384
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,520
-10.7%
15
385
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
15†
386
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
15†
387
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.1%
14†
388
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
14†
389
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
14†
390
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$42,990
+3.4%
14
391
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,750
+6.3%
14
392
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
14†
393
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
14†
394
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$62,770
+1.7%
14
395
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
14†
396
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
14†
397
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$28,090
+5.6%
14
398
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.3%
14†
399
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
14†
400
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$73,620
-4.2%
14
401
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$37,560
+4.9%
14
402
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$50,160
+3.8%
14
403
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$26,480
-13.5%
14
404
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
14†
405
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$34,050
+3.1%
14
406
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,820
+5.7%
14
407
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
14†
408
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,860
+5.6%
14
409
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
410
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,030
+2.4%
14
411
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$43,710
+4.8%
14
412
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
14†
413
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,550
+3.4%
14
414
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,410
+4.9%
14
415
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,220
+4.4%
14
416
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,780
+5.4%
14
417
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$63,380
-3.5%
14
418
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
14†
419
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
14†
420
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
14†
421
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,120
+3.1%
14†
422
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
14†
423
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
14†
424
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
14†
425
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
14†
426
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$52,060
+3.1%
14
427
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
13†
428
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$58,810
+1.8%
13
429
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,990
+3.4%
13
430
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
13†
431
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$38,800
+2.2%
13
432
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,850
+0.5%
13
433
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,230
-8.8%
13
434
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,860
-8.9%
13
435
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$45,210
+1.7%
13
436
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
13†
437
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,380
+1.2%
13
438
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
13†
439
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,990
+3.4%
13
440
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,770
+3.0%
13
441
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
13†
442
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
13†
443
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$39,480
+3.8%
13
444
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
13†
445
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,790
+2.3%
13
446
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,290
0.0%
13
447
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
13†
448
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
13†
449
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
13†
450
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
13†
451
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,010
+3.8%
13
452
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,690
+4.1%
13
453
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$26,930
+3.4%
13
454
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
13†
455
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,330
+3.0%
13
456
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,050
-1.6%
13
457
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
12†
458
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
12†
459
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,710
+2.7%
12
460
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,940
-2.9%
12
461
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$66,310
-1.8%
12
462
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
12†
463
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
12†
464
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,940
+3.3%
12
465
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,760
+3.7%
12
466
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
12†
467
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
12†
468
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
12†
469
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$45,410
+2.6%
12
470
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
12†
471
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
472
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,290
+3.5%
12
473
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
12†
474
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,350
-8.1%
12
475
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
12†
476
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,560
0.0%
12
477
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$27,040
+3.0%
12
478
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.3%
12†
479
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,820
+3.3%
12
480
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
12†
481
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,210
+2.4%
12
482
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
12†
483
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$59,110
-1.8%
12
484
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,900
+3.7%
12
485
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
12†
486
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
12†
487
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,080
-0.4%
12
488
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
12†
489
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
12†
490
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$57,080
+0.7%
12
491
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,360
+3.2%
12
492
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,720
+0.2%
12
493
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
12†
494
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
12†
495
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,160
+4.5%
12
496
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
12†
497
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
12†
498
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$26,900
-3.4%
12
499
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
11†
500
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.5%
11†
501
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,560
-1.8%
11
502
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
11†
503
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
11†
504
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,790
-2.8%
11
505
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,550
+2.0%
11
506
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$59,360
-1.6%
11
507
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
11†
508
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,460
+2.5%
11
509
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
11†
510
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
11†
511
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$48,170
-3.7%
11
512
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
11†
513
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
11†
514
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,530
+1.6%
11
515
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,360
+3.5%
11
516
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,800
-0.8%
11
517
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
11†
518
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,370
+2.9%
11
519
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$59,490
-3.5%
11
520
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.4%
11†
521
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,850
-3.8%
11
522
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
11†
523
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
11†
524
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
11†
525
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,340
+3.0%
11
526
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
11†
527
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,210
+3.2%
11
528
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,800
+0.7%
11
529
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
11†
530
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
11†
531
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$38,890
+1.8%
11
532
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$39,590
+2.1%
11
533
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,220
-1.6%
11
534
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
11†
535
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,960
-2.3%
11
536
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
11†
537
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
11†
538
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
11†
539
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
11†
540
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$34,090
-5.4%
11
541
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$53,800
-4.2%
11
542
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
11†
543
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
11†
544
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
11†
545
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,770
+3.6%
11
546
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
547
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
10†
548
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$56,430
-1.9%
10
549
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$46,620
+0.2%
10
550
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
10†
551
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
10†
552
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
10†
553
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
10†
554
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
10†
555
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
10†
556
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
10†
557
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$41,420
+0.9%
10
558
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
10†
559
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
10†
560
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
10†
561
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
10†
562
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
10†
563
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
10†
564
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
10†
565
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
10†
566
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
10†
567
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
10†
568
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
10†
569
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,480
-12.1%
10
570
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,260
-12.9%
10
571
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
10†
572
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
10†
573
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,650
+2.0%
10
574
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,830
-6.5%
10
575
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
10†
576
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
9†
577
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,620
+2.3%
9
578
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$37,710
-13.0%
9
579
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
9†
580
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
9†
581
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.8%
9†
582
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
9†
583
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,300
-16.7%
9
584
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,040
0.0%
9
585
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,090
-1.6%
9
586
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
9†
587
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
9†
588
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,910
-6.8%
9
589
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
9†
590
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,600
-11.6%
9
591
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
9†
592
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,770
-2.3%
9
593
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$24,140
-1.5%
9
594
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
9†
595
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
9†
596
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
9†
597
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
9†
598
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,780
-16.3%
9
599
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
9†
600
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.3%
9†
601
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
9†
602
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,880
-0.9%
9
603
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$34,340
+1.0%
9
604
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
9†
605
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
9†
606
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,490
-0.4%
9
607
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
9†
608
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
9†
609
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$26,630
+0.2%
8
610
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
8†
611
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
8†
612
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
8†
613
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,160
-10.5%
8
614
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
8†
615
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
8†
616
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,380
-4.3%
8
617
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
8†
618
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
8†
619
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,370
-4.2%
8
620
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,890
-0.2%
8
621
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
8†
622
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.1%
8†
623
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
8†
624
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
8†
625
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,970
-3.7%
8
626
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
8†
627
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
8†
628
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
8†
629
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,790
-7.8%
8
630
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,450
-9.0%
8
631
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,370
-7.8%
8
632
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
8†
633
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,220
-13.2%
8
634
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
8†
635
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
8†
636
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$29,150
+1.4%
8
637
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
8†
638
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$40,700
-7.1%
8
639
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
8†
640
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
8†
641
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
8†
642
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$40,420
-2.5%
8
643
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
8†
644
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,580
-4.8%
8
645
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
8†
646
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$34,480
-5.0%
7
647
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,610
-2.8%
7
648
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
7†
649
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,060
-25.9%
7
650
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,100
-1.8%
7
651
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,440
-1.0%
7
652
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,590
-12.0%
7
653
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
7†
654
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
7†
655
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$29,780
+0.6%
7
656
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
7†
657
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,410
-7.8%
7
658
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,340
-0.6%
7
659
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
7†
660
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
7†
661
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,950
-2.7%
7
662
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
6†
663
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
6†
664
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
6†
665
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
6†
666
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
6†
667
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$34,600
-5.5%
6
668
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
6†
669
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$27,810
-10.8%
6
670
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,020
-6.7%
6
671
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$26,790
-6.8%
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