Best jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

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

Search live jobs in Fort Wayne, IN How we score

Wages here are local to Fort Wayne, IN (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.

How this ranking is scored

score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings

Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.

Wages — OEWS May 2025 (metro)

Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)

Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings

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Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

P25–P75

Growth

Employed

Open/yr

Score

Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212

—†

+4.1%

—

600

100†

Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081

—†

+49.9%

—

2,300

83†

Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249

—†

+3.9%

—

600

79†

Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224

—†

+2.7%

—

800

73†

Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211

—†

+3.2%

—

1,300

68†

Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231

—†

+42.1%

—

4,100

67†

Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171

$127,050

+40.1%

820

29,500

Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120

$35,090

+17.0%

4,840

765,800

Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023

$28,360

+6.1%

6,900

904,300

Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222

—†

+4.2%

—

400

60†

Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218

—†

+1.2%

—

600

58†

Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229

$388,320

+2.5%

710

9,600

General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216

—†

+3.3%

—

2,100

55†

Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223

—†

+6.1%

—

900

54†

Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051

$94,470

+33.5%

270

23,400

Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141

$79,630

+4.9%

6,450

189,100

Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214

—†

+2.7%

1,000

48†

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent · 51-2090

$48,120

-0.1%

8,260

156,300

Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212

$97,000

+28.5%

130

16,000

Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213

—†

+6.4%

—

400

45†

Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111

$105,030

+23.2%

870

62,100

Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065

$35,690

+8.5%

4,590

472,300

Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217

—†

+5.4%

—

300

43†

Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031

$31,200

-0.5%

5,860

555,800

Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221

—†

+19.7%

—

3,200

42†

Showing top 25 of 752 scored occupations — show all 752show top 25

Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

Growth

Score

Actuaries · Bachelor's degree

$128,290

+21.8%

Physician Assistants · Master's degree

$131,400

+20.4%

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$37,860

+1.5%

Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree

—†

+18.5%

39†

Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree

$130,900

+14.8%

General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree

$107,780

+4.4%

Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree

$138,350

+15.2%

Software Developers · Bachelor's degree

$101,560

+15.8%

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$59,050

+4.0%

Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential

$34,490

+14.9%

Cashiers · No formal educational credential

$29,590

-9.9%

Epidemiologists · Master's degree

—†

+16.2%

35†

Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree

$62,360

+22.0%

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

34†

Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$68,010

+21.5%

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

33†

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.3%

33†

Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree

$213,720

+4.3%

Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree

$225,750

+2.7%

Nurse Midwives · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

32†

Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,790

+16.1%

Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree

$73,130

+19.2%

Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,140

-6.7%

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$78,880

+17.3%

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree

$59,250

+16.8%

Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$45,220

+12.5%

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$36,500

+2.0%

Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$39,010

+20.0%

Statisticians · Master's degree

—†

+8.5%

30†

Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.8%

30†

Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree

—†

+13.3%

29†

Logisticians · Bachelor's degree

$69,610

+16.7%

Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

$64,510

+18.4%

Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree

$83,200

+15.0%

Acupuncturists · Master's degree

—†

+6.8%

29†

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$43,990

+19.8%

Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree

$183,590

+4.1%

Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$91,000

+11.0%

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree

—†

+14.7%

28†

Occupational Therapists · Master's degree

$86,580

+13.8%

Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$37,210

+2.3%

Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

28†

Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

28†

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$63,490

+16.8%

Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential

$28,650

-0.7%

Genetic Counselors · Master's degree

—†

+9.3%

28†

Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree

$140,270

+6.6%

Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

$71,290

+9.5%

Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree

$124,970

+9.6%

Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree

$98,450

+10.9%

Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$93,640

+8.8%

Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

27†

Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree

$152,530

+4.6%

Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,200

-5.5%

Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree

$97,340

+11.9%

Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree

$105,340

+8.7%

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$83,440

+12.5%

Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.3%

26†

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree

$83,500

+13.0%

Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+4.3%

26†

Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree

$129,390

+8.0%

Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.1%

26†

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.7%

26†

Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$54,470

+15.4%

Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

25†

Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$95,310

+9.1%

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.5%

25†

Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.5%

25†

Counselors, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

25†

Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree

$122,540

+4.7%

Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$90,300

+8.7%

Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree

$75,250

+4.6%

Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree

$77,390

+12.1%

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.5%

25†

100

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.2%

25†

101

Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential

$47,480

+7.3%

102

Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,650

+7.3%

103

Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

24†

104

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree

$82,660

+11.2%

105

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,250

+3.8%

106

Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$72,510

+12.8%

107

Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.2%

24†

108

Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$63,440

+10.8%

109

Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

24†

110

Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree

$126,520

+4.1%

111

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$65,490

+12.8%

112

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$81,760

+5.3%

113

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,500

+6.0%

114

Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.9%

24†

115

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree

$159,620

+2.5%

116

Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree

$80,680

+9.6%

117

Database Architects · Bachelor's degree

$103,830

+8.7%

118

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.7%

23†

119

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent

$71,330

+0.3%

120

Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree

$134,010

+3.8%

121

Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree

$60,510

+12.9%

122

Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$100,780

+7.2%

123

Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$92,590

+5.6%

124

Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree

$124,440

+5.8%

125

Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

23†

126

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$103,480

+8.1%

127

Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree

$121,330

+5.0%

128

Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$65,510

+6.2%

129

Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree

$117,110

+4.6%

130

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$105,770

+6.1%

131

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree

$79,710

+10.0%

132

Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

+10.1%

22†

133

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$61,730

+6.7%

134

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

22†

135

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree

—†

+8.6%

22†

136

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.0%

22†

137

Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.6%

22†

138

Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

22†

139

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$60,830

+8.1%

140

Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree

$121,780

+5.0%

141

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+8.1%

21†

142

Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+9.5%

21†

143

Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree

$53,560

+12.6%

144

Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree

$86,120

+7.0%

145

Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

$80,080

+9.5%

146

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent

$30,630

+11.9%

147

Athletic Trainers · Master's degree

$63,380

+11.1%

148

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$101,810

+6.6%

149

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent

$77,110

+4.5%

150

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.7%

21†

151

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.4%

21†

152

Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$82,860

+8.2%

153

Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,900

+11.4%

154

Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

21†

155

Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$29,510

+12.1%

156

Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.2%

21†

157

Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree

$73,880

+9.5%

158

Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

20†

159

Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$56,070

+11.5%

160

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree

$101,570

+6.2%

161

Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

20†

162

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,560

+11.0%

163

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,030

+4.2%

164

Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

20†

165

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,750

+3.1%

166

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

20†

167

Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,400

+4.5%

168

Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.5%

20†

169

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

20†

170

Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$87,990

+4.5%

171

Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$33,290

+8.8%

172

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$65,470

+1.2%

173

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.6%

20†

174

Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,970

+11.3%

175

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

20†

176

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.2%

20†

177

Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree

$66,090

+7.7%

178

Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$99,640

+5.7%

179

Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree

$105,680

+1.9%

180

Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree

$63,290

+5.8%

181

Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree

$103,960

+3.8%

182

Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.2%

19†

183

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

19†

184

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+7.2%

19†

185

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree

$83,290

+7.1%

186

Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.5%

19†

187

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$71,100

-0.3%

188

Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,870

+6.4%

189

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree

$54,610

+9.7%

190

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,310

+10.4%

191

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$76,640

+3.1%

192

Art Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

19†

193

Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$88,920

+5.0%

194

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential

$38,010

+3.6%

195

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree

$47,770

-5.8%

196

Curators · Master's degree

—†

+7.0%

19†

197

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

$59,800

-2.0%

198

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent

$79,210

+3.1%

199

Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$80,430

+5.7%

200

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$76,260

+7.3%

201

Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

18†

202

Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree

$111,820

+3.1%

203

Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.1%

18†

204

Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.2%

18†

205

Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

18†

206

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$49,810

+4.2%

207

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,850

+3.7%

208

Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.9%

18†

209

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.6%

18†

210

Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$82,390

+6.5%

211

Web Developers · Bachelor's degree

$72,180

+7.5%

212

Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree

$72,920

+6.4%

213

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.3%

18†

214

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$77,450

+3.6%

215

Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,620

+6.4%

216

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,720

+8.5%

217

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

18†

218

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award

$63,640

+2.6%

219

Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree

$98,990

+4.2%

220

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.6%

18†

221

Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

18†

222

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.0%

18†

223

Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree

$70,270

+7.0%

224

Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

$41,060

+4.6%

225

Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

18†

226

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential

$49,500

+9.5%

227

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

18†

228

Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$48,670

+6.4%

229

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$85,340

+5.3%

230

Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$50,040

+7.1%

231

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$48,430

+9.1%

232

Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.2%

17†

233

Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

17†

234

Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,780

+10.0%

235

Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.8%

17†

236

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

17†

237

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.4%

17†

238

Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

17†

239

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.6%

17†

240

Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$76,500

+5.7%

241

Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree

$75,960

+5.5%

242

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

17†

243

Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$107,720

+2.1%

244

Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,070

+6.4%

245

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.9%

17†

246

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$76,840

+4.3%

247

Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

17†

248

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

+1.5%

16†

249

Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$70,410

+4.8%

250

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$92,310

+3.4%

251

Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$72,740

+3.0%

252

Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

16†

253

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

16†

254

Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+2.0%

16†

255

Paperhangers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

16†

256

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

16†

257

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

16†

258

Bartenders · No formal educational credential

$23,010

+5.9%

259

Surveyors · Bachelor's degree

$84,800

+4.4%

260

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent

$95,400

+2.9%

261

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$95,510

+3.2%

262

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,640

-7.7%

263

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,820

-1.6%

264

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.3%

16†

265

Chemists · Bachelor's degree

$78,860

+4.9%

266

Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award

$75,860

+3.4%

267

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.4%

16†

268

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.3%

16†

269

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,750

+5.8%

270

Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,880

+8.5%

271

Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.7%

16†

272

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential

$29,640

+6.3%

273

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

16†

274

Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.1%

16†

275

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree

$95,990

+1.9%

276

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.5%

16†

277

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

16†

278

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.9%

16†

279

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,930

+8.7%

280

Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

16†

281

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,990

+4.5%

282

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,620

-5.0%

283

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree

$79,750

+3.9%

284

Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+6.4%

16†

285

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+0.5%

16†

286

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential

$43,850

+1.1%

287

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.3%

16†

288

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

15†

289

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree

$34,530

-1.5%

290

Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

15†

291

Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.7%

15†

292

Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,490

+7.1%

293

Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

15†

294

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.4%

15†

295

Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

15†

296

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree

$73,090

+3.3%

297

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.3%

15†

298

Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree

$75,790

+3.0%

299

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree

$100,060

-1.5%

300

Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,230

+8.2%

301

Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.4%

15†

302

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

15†

303

Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

15†

304

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$66,520

+5.3%

305

Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential

$45,470

+7.7%

306

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

15†

307

Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree

—†

-6.0%

15†

308

Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

15†

309

Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,210

+3.7%

310

Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.3%

15†

311

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.5%

15†

312

Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.3%

15†

313

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,390

+7.6%

314

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

15†

315

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent

$41,010

+5.7%

15†

316

Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$65,910

+5.1%

317

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree

$61,290

-1.6%

318

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.6%

15†

319

Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

15†

320

Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.4%

15†

321

Economists · Master's degree

—†

+1.2%

15†

322

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.1%

15†

323

Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

15†

324

Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$67,530

+4.4%

325

Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

15†

326

Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree

$38,840

+6.4%

327

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,120

0.0%

328

Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$74,510

+3.9%

329

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,210

+2.4%

330

Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree

$77,720

+3.7%

331

Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.1%

14†

332

Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

14†

333

Roofers · No formal educational credential

$48,830

+5.9%

334

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.7%

14†

335

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.7%

14†

336

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,860

+6.7%

337

Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$63,140

+4.5%

338

Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

14†

339

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$71,070

+4.0%

340

Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.4%

14†

341

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.9%

14†

342

Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

14†

343

Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree

$87,630

-6.0%

14†

344

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.4%

14†

345

Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree

$85,400

+1.7%

346

Mathematicians · Master's degree

—†

-0.7%

14†

347

Archivists · Master's degree

—†

+3.8%

14†

348

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

14†

349

Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.8%

14†

350

Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,300

+6.9%

351

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,480

+3.6%

352

Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$59,160

+5.0%

353

Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,140

+0.4%

354

Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.4%

14†

355

Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree

$78,440

+1.8%

356

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$29,950

+5.6%

357

Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree

$75,240

+3.4%

358

Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.9%

14†

359

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,370

+6.3%

360

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.9%

14†

361

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,300

+2.2%

362

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.7%

14†

363

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

14†

364

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential

$31,270

+6.7%

365

Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.8%

14†

366

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree

$59,580

+3.5%

367

Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent

$31,280

+8.1%

368

Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$61,460

+4.5%

369

Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

14†

370

Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree

$61,460

+4.3%

371

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,530

+6.2%

372

Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

14†

373

Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.3%

14†

374

Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.0%

14†

375

Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree

$57,260

+4.9%

376

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

14†

377

Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,430

+2.4%

13†

378

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

13†

379

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.4%

13†

380

Historians · Master's degree

—†

+2.2%

13†

381

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.4%

13†

382

Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

13†

383

Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.5%

13†

384

Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

13†

385

Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$39,940

+6.7%

386

Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.0%

13†

387

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

13†

388

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

13†

389

Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$35,570

+7.0%

390

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree

$61,090

+4.4%

391

Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,220

0.0%

392

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

13†

393

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

$47,510

+5.2%

394

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

+3.5%

13†

395

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$41,240

+6.6%

396

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$71,300

+2.6%

397

Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

13†

398

Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree

$63,750

+3.8%

399

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$77,600

+2.3%

400

Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree

$57,110

+4.1%

401

Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree

$67,990

+3.5%

402

Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$50,130

+3.3%

13†

403

Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,090

+4.5%

404

Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-5.6%

13†

405

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree

$62,710

+4.0%

406

Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree

$50,490

+3.4%

407

Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

13†

408

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

13†

409

History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

13†

410

Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree

$63,640

+3.6%

411

Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$42,640

+5.1%

412

Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

13†

413

Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

13†

414

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential

$34,070

+3.9%

415

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

13†

416

Bakers · No formal educational credential

$36,280

+5.6%

417

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

13†

418

Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

13†

419

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree

$48,440

+4.8%

420

Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,460

+3.5%

421

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$86,400

0.0%

422

Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent

$36,310

+5.7%

423

Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree

$67,810

+3.2%

424

Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,170

+2.3%

425

Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.3%

12†

426

Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.9%

12†

427

Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

12†

428

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$56,970

+1.2%

429

Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent

$64,240

+3.2%

430

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential

$28,720

+5.8%

431

Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.6%

12†

432

Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree

$63,320

+1.7%

433

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-8.2%

12†

434

Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent

$91,410

0.0%

435

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree

$35,610

+4.1%

436

Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$82,250

-4.2%

437

Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

12†

438

Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent

$53,770

0.0%

439

Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$51,310

+4.7%

440

Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$55,030

+3.0%

441

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$66,720

+2.7%

442

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

12†

443

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

12†

444

Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential

$49,130

+3.8%

445

Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,150

+3.3%

446

Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,220

+6.0%

447

Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential

$36,630

+3.2%

448

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential

$36,300

+2.0%

449

Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$29,980

+4.1%

450

Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$37,550

+5.6%

451

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

12†

452

Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree

$61,110

+3.2%

453

Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

12†

454

Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.9%

12†

455

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.5%

12†

456

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

$76,880

-5.1%

457

Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$67,400

+2.1%

458

Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

12†

459

Embalmers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.3%

12†

460

Pipelayers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.1%

12†

461

Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,930

+4.5%

462

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,280

+2.3%

463

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree

$61,970

-2.0%

464

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

12†

465

Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-1.7%

12†

466

Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,810

+3.1%

467

Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,820

+3.7%

468

Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.8%

12†

469

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree

$36,060

+1.6%

470

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree

$61,630

+3.1%

471

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$48,660

+1.7%

472

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

$70,910

+1.8%

473

Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree

$50,630

-3.7%

474

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential

$29,930

+5.4%

475

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.3%

12†

476

Foresters · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

12†

477

Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential

$27,060

+3.4%

478

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential

$49,680

+4.2%

479

Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.1%

11†

480

Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential

$46,160

+4.6%

481

Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.1%

11†

482

Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$63,910

+2.5%

483

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential

$60,580

+1.8%

484

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree

$67,210

+1.7%

485

Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$38,050

+3.1%

486

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$31,040

+0.4%

487

Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

11†

488

Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree

$71,200

-4.2%

489

Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$57,300

+3.1%

490

Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

11†

491

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$63,260

+1.7%

492

Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential

$30,850

-3.4%

493

Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.6%

11†

494

Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,630

+4.9%

495

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

11†

496

Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,020

+0.2%

497

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

11†

498

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential

$35,190

+3.0%

499

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential

$28,530

+6.0%

500

Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$77,380

-0.1%

501

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,390

-1.8%

502

Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$82,560

-0.7%

503

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

11†

504

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

11†

505

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.5%

11†

506

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,430

-10.7%

507

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential

$45,340

+3.8%

508

Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree

$58,870

+0.2%

509

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,860

+3.8%

510

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,560

+3.0%

511

Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree

$62,070

+1.3%

512

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,490

+4.2%

513

Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree

$52,280

+2.1%

514

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,810

+2.5%

515

Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree

$46,060

+3.7%

516

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,560

+3.5%

517

Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$36,630

-5.4%

518

Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree

—†

-2.5%

11†

519

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

$46,910

+3.1%

520

Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$62,850

-0.1%

11†

521

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,970

+3.3%

522

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$33,100

+3.7%

523

Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

10†

524

Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential

$62,070

-3.5%

525

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

10†

526

Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.2%

10†

527

Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$30,050

-2.9%

528

Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$53,200

+1.6%

529

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

10†

530

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

$62,860

-1.8%

10†

531

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$58,460

+2.1%

532

Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

$74,820

-0.7%

533

Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree

$47,980

+3.3%

534

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,980

+3.2%

535

Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,710

+3.8%

536

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,640

-1.6%

537

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent

$76,420

-2.8%

538

Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential

$40,000

+3.6%

539

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-18.2%

10†

540

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

10†

541

Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree

$64,490

-2.6%

542

Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,310

+3.7%

543

School Psychologists · Master's degree

$68,370

+0.7%

544

Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

10†

545

Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.4%

10†

546

Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.4%

10†

547

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,010

+3.4%

548

Clergy · Bachelor's degree

$60,360

+1.0%

549

Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

$61,440

+1.5%

550

Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

10†

551

Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

10†

552

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential

$58,650

+0.9%

553

Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,000

-0.4%

554

Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,700

-7.8%

555

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,580

+2.4%

556

Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,180

+2.5%

557

Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

$67,680

-0.8%

558

Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.2%

10†

559

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$66,030

-3.1%

560

Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$61,340

-10.8%

561

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree

—†

-13.7%

9†

562

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.9%

9†

563

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$61,860

+0.6%

564

Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.0%

9†

565

Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-6.9%

9†

566

Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.7%

9†

567

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,500

+2.5%

568

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree

$59,000

-1.8%

569

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,960

-12.1%

570

Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,840

+2.9%

571

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

9†

572

Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-1.2%

9†

573

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.1%

9†

574

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.1%

9†

575

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree

$48,690

+1.7%

576

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.8%

9†

577

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.3%

9†

578

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

9†

579

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,910

+2.0%

580

Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

$31,770

+4.2%

581

Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree

$60,480

+0.9%

582

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award

$67,140

-0.8%

583

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,250

+0.7%

584

Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,610

+2.2%

585

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

$59,310

-1.6%

586

Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

9†

587

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$61,640

-4.2%

588

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.5%

9†

589

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.0%

9†

590

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$64,490

0.0%

591

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

$54,440

+0.7%

592

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-24.4%

9†

593

Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree

$64,820

-6.5%

594

Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+2.5%

9†

595

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,180

-16.3%

596

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$65,340

0.0%

597

Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.5%

9†

598

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award

$66,160

-0.3%

599

Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,830

+3.3%

600

Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential

$32,080

+3.0%

601

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential

$25,920

-1.5%

602

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,240

-6.5%

603

Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$41,290

+2.6%

604

Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-18.9%

9†

605

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,690

-3.7%

606

Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,360

+3.1%

607

Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential

$62,610

-3.5%

608

Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent

$63,130

-6.0%

609

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.8%

8†

610

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$48,530

+1.5%

611

Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,070

-6.4%

612

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

8†

613

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

$58,470

-8.4%

614

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

$56,500

-1.6%

615

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,420

-3.8%

616

Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,630

-12.9%

617

Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.6%

8†

618

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$36,500

+2.3%

619

Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree

$44,000

+1.7%

620

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,310

-0.9%

621

Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-25.9%

8†

622

Tutors · Some college, no degree

$48,100

+0.6%

623

Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.6%

8†

624

Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

-9.6%

8†

625

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.3%

8†

626

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,030

-16.7%

627

Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

$58,580

-1.9%

628

Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.7%

8†

629

Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

8†

630

Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.0%

8†

631

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.6%

8†

632

Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

8†

633

Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-3.2%

8†

634

Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential

$45,240

+1.0%

635

Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree

—†

-12.4%

8†

636

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.6%

8†

637

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.8%

8†

638

Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$59,240

-4.4%

639

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-3.9%

8†

640

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.5%

8†

641

Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,120

-2.3%

642

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.2%

8†

643

Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,600

-10.5%

644

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

8†

645

Editors · Bachelor's degree

$50,810

+0.6%

646

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,300

-0.5%

647

Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,360

-8.1%

648

Dishwashers · No formal educational credential

$28,710

+0.2%

649

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,890

+1.0%

650

Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.4%

8†

651

Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.5%

8†

652

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,450

-6.8%

653

Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent

$36,900

+1.8%

654

Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.4%

7†

655

Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

7†

656

Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$55,590

-9.5%

657

Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

$29,930

+2.8%

658

Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.0%

7†

659

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$55,860

-14.4%

660

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,260

+1.0%

661

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

7†

662

Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

7†

663

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,080

-6.3%

664

Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.8%

7†

665

Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

7†

666

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree

$53,850

-2.5%

667

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,760

-11.6%

668

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.9%

7†

669

Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

7†

670

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,330

-1.6%

671

Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$53,660

-14.6%

672

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,280

-4.8%

673

Tapers · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.1%

7†

674

Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,030

+0.5%

675

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,530

-12.0%

676

Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.4%

7†

677

Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,440

-0.2%

678

Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,380

-4.7%

679

Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree

$36,890

+1.4%

680

Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.2%

7†

681

Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.5%

7†

682

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential

$31,930

+1.2%

683

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,730

-5.8%

684

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.0%

7†

685

Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.9%

7†

686

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,930

-4.3%

687

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,340

-13.6%

688

Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.7%

7†

689

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-18.1%

7†

690

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,420

-2.3%

691

Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,000

-3.3%

692

Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.6%

7†

693

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,380

-2.3%

694

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.0%

7†

695

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential

$37,230

+1.4%

696

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,540

-13.6%

697

Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,900

-6.3%

698

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential

$37,720

-3.3%

699

Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,850

-8.7%

700

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree

$46,790

-7.1%

701

Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,300

-8.9%

702

File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,270

-15.9%

703

Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.0%

6†

704

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree

$48,340

-5.5%

705

Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.5%

6†

706

Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-36.1%

6†

707

Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-1.1%

6†

708

Order Clerks · Some college, no degree

$43,950

-17.2%

709

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,790

-2.5%

710

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-19.6%

6†

711

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-21.2%

6†

712

Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,010

-2.8%

713

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential

$36,200

-1.0%

714

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,670

-9.0%

715

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.6%

6†

716

Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.0%

6†

717

Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

$37,090

-10.8%

718

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.2%

6†

719

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-26.3%

6†

720

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.5%

6†

721

Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential

$37,410

-13.0%

722

Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.8%

6†

723

Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,960

-12.8%

724

Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,480

-25.9%

725

New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,950

-13.2%

726

Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

6†

727

Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,210

-13.6%

728

Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-7.0%

6†

729

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,110

-1.8%

730

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree

$38,840

-0.9%

731

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,540

-6.6%

732

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.3%

5†

733

Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,880

-16.1%

734

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,910

-15.2%

735

Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

5†

736

Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

$34,900

+0.2%

737

Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,600

-0.6%

738

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

5†

739

Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree

$37,980

-2.8%

740

Telemarketers · No formal educational credential

—†

-22.1%

5†

741

Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential

$30,240

-5.6%

742

Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$29,480

-6.8%

743

Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent

$36,080

-5.9%

744

School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent

$32,340

-2.7%

745

Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,110

-0.1%

746

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential

—†

-6.4%

5†

747

Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential

$32,010

-0.1%

748

Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.5%

5†

749

Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent

$31,000

-6.7%

750

Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

5†

751

Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

4†

752

Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.3%

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Growth and openings are national (BLS EP 2024–34) — state-level projections are not in this data pull, so the same national figure is used for every place and we say so rather than guess. † local wage not published for this cell — the score uses the state value and the pay column shows a dash.