Best jobs in Gadsden, AL

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

Search live jobs in Gadsden, AL How we score
Wages here are local to Gadsden, AL (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 Gadsden, AL pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$103,700 vs $132,300 · -21.6%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
Compare · Alabama·Alaska·Arizona
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
—†
+4.1%
—
600
100†
02
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
—
400
82†
03
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
—
23,400
77†
04
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
—†
+3.2%
—
1,300
76†
05
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$103,700
+40.1%
130
29,500
75
06
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
—†
+28.5%
—
16,000
72†
07
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
65†
08
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
62†
09
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
—†
+4.3%
—
300
62†
10
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
—†
+3.3%
—
2,100
61†
11
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$77,810
+4.9%
1,210
189,100
59
12
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
58†
13
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$27,450
+17.0%
460
765,800
57
14
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
55†
15
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$22,770
+6.1%
810
904,300
55
16
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
—†
+20.4%
—
12,000
55†
17
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$85,100
+23.2%
260
62,100
54
18
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
—†
+4.4%
—
200
53†
19
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
—†
+15.2%
—
55,600
53†
20
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
—†
+15.8%
—
115,200
52†
21
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$28,300
-0.5%
1,130
555,800
50
22
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$31,270
+8.5%
770
472,300
50
23
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
49†
24
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree · 13-1081
—†
+16.7%
—
26,400
47†
25
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
—†
+17.3%
—
27,400
47†
Showing top 25 of 687 scored occupations — show all 687show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$226,450
+2.7%
45†
27
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$65,060
+22.0%
45
28
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
—†
+19.2%
45†
29
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.9%
44†
30
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
44†
31
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$25,750
-9.9%
43
32
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$28,790
+14.9%
42
33
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$122,470
+14.8%
42
34
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+20.0%
42†
35
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
42†
36
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+19.8%
41†
37
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
40†
38
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
40†
39
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.2%
40†
40
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
39†
41
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,250
+12.5%
38
42
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$91,470
+4.4%
38
43
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
38†
44
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
37†
45
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.8%
37†
46
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,330
+16.1%
37
47
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
37†
48
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
36†
49
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
36†
50
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
36†
51
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
36†
52
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.6%
36†
53
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$80,070
+15.0%
35
54
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.2%
35†
55
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$207,450
+2.5%
35
56
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
—†
+13.0%
35†
57
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
35†
58
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,410
+4.0%
35
59
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$87,620
+13.8%
34
60
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
34†
61
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
34†
62
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.2%
34†
63
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
34†
64
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.6%
34†
65
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,720
+10.9%
34
66
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
34†
67
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$41,690
+16.8%
33
68
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
33†
69
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
33†
70
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
33†
71
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
32†
72
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
32†
73
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.1%
32†
74
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
32†
75
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
32†
76
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+14.6%
32†
77
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
32†
78
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
32†
79
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
32†
80
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
32†
81
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
31†
82
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.6%
31†
83
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
31†
84
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
31†
85
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
31†
86
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$31,960
+1.5%
31
87
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
31†
88
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
31†
89
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,860
-1.6%
30
90
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$24,030
-0.7%
30
91
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,170
+6.0%
30
92
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$76,270
+12.5%
30
93
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.6%
30†
94
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.9%
30†
95
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
29†
96
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
29†
97
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
29†
98
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.6%
29†
99
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
29†
100
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
29†
101
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
29†
102
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
29†
103
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.1%
29†
104
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
29†
105
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
28†
106
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
28†
107
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,440
+2.3%
28
108
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,090
+4.6%
28
109
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.6%
28†
110
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
28†
111
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$62,800
+12.1%
28
112
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
28†
113
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$72,880
+11.0%
28
114
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
28†
115
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
28†
116
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
28†
117
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
27†
118
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
27†
119
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,100
-0.1%
27
120
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
27†
121
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
27†
122
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
27†
123
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$63,250
+4.6%
27
124
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
27†
125
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
27†
126
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
27†
127
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
26†
128
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
26†
129
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
26†
130
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$32,900
+7.3%
26
131
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
26†
132
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$75,210
+8.7%
26
133
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
26†
134
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
26†
135
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,670
+4.2%
26
136
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
26†
137
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
26†
138
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,490
+9.5%
26
139
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
25†
140
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
25†
141
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
25†
142
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
25†
143
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+8.1%
25†
144
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
25†
145
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
25†
146
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$25,900
-13.5%
25
147
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
25†
148
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,600
+7.3%
25
149
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
—†
+9.7%
25†
150
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
24†
151
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
24†
152
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
24†
153
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.1%
24†
154
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
24†
155
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
24†
156
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.0%
24†
157
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$47,640
+10.8%
24
158
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$28,730
+2.0%
24
159
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
24†
160
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.1%
24†
161
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.8%
24†
162
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
23†
163
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,410
+3.8%
23
164
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
23†
165
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,300
+8.1%
23
166
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+9.1%
23†
167
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
23†
168
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$23,590
+12.1%
23
169
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,450
-5.5%
23
170
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
22†
171
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
22†
172
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,390
-5.0%
22
173
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.7%
22†
174
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,220
+4.1%
22
175
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$55,720
+6.2%
22
176
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.0%
22†
177
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.8%
22†
178
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
22†
179
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
22†
180
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
22†
181
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
22†
182
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$58,190
+7.7%
22
183
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
22†
184
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
21†
185
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
21†
186
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,610
+5.3%
21
187
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
21†
188
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
21†
189
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$73,920
+6.4%
21
190
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,460
+1.2%
21
191
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
21†
192
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.3%
21†
193
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
21†
194
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
21†
195
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
21†
196
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
21†
197
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$80,950
+4.7%
21
198
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$48,670
+6.7%
21
199
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
21†
200
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
21†
201
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$115,430
+1.9%
21
202
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,270
+6.4%
21
203
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
21†
204
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
21†
205
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
21†
206
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
20†
207
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
20†
208
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
20†
209
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
20†
210
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,340
+3.7%
20
211
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.8%
20†
212
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,800
+6.4%
20
213
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
20†
214
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
20†
215
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
20†
216
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
20†
217
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
20†
218
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$78,830
+5.0%
20
219
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$58,960
-1.6%
20
220
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
20†
221
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$55,840
+7.0%
20
222
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
20†
223
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
20†
224
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
20†
225
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
20†
226
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$36,100
+3.9%
20
227
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
20†
228
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,340
+3.1%
20
229
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
20†
230
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
20†
231
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
20†
232
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
20†
233
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.9%
20†
234
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
20†
235
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,150
+3.1%
19
236
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.7%
19†
237
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.9%
19†
238
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
19†
239
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,040
+2.6%
19
240
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
19†
241
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.4%
19†
242
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
19†
243
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.3%
19†
244
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
19†
245
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,480
+2.5%
19†
246
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
19†
247
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
19†
248
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
19†
249
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
19†
250
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
19†
251
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
19†
252
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,000
+0.3%
19
253
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
19†
254
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
19†
255
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
19†
256
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,510
-0.3%
19
257
Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.9%
19†
258
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
19†
259
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
19†
260
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
19†
261
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,120
+3.7%
19
262
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,200
+4.2%
19
263
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
18†
264
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
18†
265
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
18†
266
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$49,920
+5.8%
18
267
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
18†
268
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$40,810
-5.8%
18
269
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
18†
270
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
18†
271
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.7%
18†
272
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.8%
18†
273
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
18†
274
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$23,700
+5.9%
18
275
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
18†
276
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,050
+3.1%
18
277
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
18†
278
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
18†
279
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
18†
280
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.1%
18†
281
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
18†
282
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.0%
17†
283
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
17†
284
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
17†
285
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
17†
286
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,030
+7.1%
17
287
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.4%
17†
288
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,690
+6.4%
17
289
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
17†
290
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
17†
291
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.2%
17†
292
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
17†
293
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
17†
294
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
17†
295
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
17†
296
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,350
+4.5%
17
297
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
17†
298
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
17†
299
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
17†
300
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
17†
301
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
17†
302
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,800
+6.4%
17
303
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,650
+4.3%
17
304
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
17†
305
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
17†
306
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
17†
307
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
17†
308
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,370
+4.1%
17
309
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
17†
310
Bakers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.6%
17†
311
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.5%
17†
312
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
17†
313
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,460
+3.6%
17
314
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
17†
315
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$69,990
+3.0%
17
316
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
17†
317
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
17†
318
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
17†
319
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
17†
320
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,330
-6.7%
17
321
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
17†
322
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
16†
323
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
16†
324
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
16†
325
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
16†
326
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
16†
327
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
16†
328
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$26,050
-3.4%
16
329
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.8%
16†
330
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
16†
331
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
16†
332
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
16†
333
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
16†
334
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,700
+3.4%
16
335
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
16†
336
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$36,500
+1.1%
16
337
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
16†
338
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$56,140
+3.5%
16
339
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
16†
340
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
16†
341
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$20,800
+6.3%
16
342
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
16†
343
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
16†
344
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,240
+2.2%
16
345
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
16†
346
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
16†
347
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
16†
348
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
16†
349
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
16†
350
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
16†
351
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
16†
352
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.4%
16†
353
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
16†
354
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
16†
355
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
15†
356
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$92,140
-1.5%
15
357
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
358
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
15†
359
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
15†
360
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
15†
361
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$51,490
+3.4%
15
362
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
363
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
15†
364
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
15†
365
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
366
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
15†
367
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
—†
+1.3%
15†
368
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
15†
369
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
15†
370
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
371
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
15†
372
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
15†
373
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
15†
374
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
15†
375
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
15†
376
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.1%
15†
377
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,500
+5.6%
15
378
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
15†
379
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
15†
380
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
15†
381
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,180
+4.5%
15
382
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
15†
383
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+0.6%
15†
384
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,650
+4.5%
15
385
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
15†
386
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
15†
387
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
14†
388
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
14†
389
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$27,070
+5.6%
14
390
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.8%
14†
391
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
14†
392
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
14†
393
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
14†
394
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$45,660
+3.3%
14
395
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$74,990
+1.7%
14
396
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
14†
397
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,910
+3.6%
14
398
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
14†
399
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
14†
400
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$25,290
+4.1%
14
401
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
14†
402
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
14†
403
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
14†
404
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$29,190
-5.4%
14
405
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,740
+2.4%
14
406
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,280
+5.7%
14
407
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
14†
408
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
14†
409
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
14†
410
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
14†
411
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$35,140
+5.3%
14
412
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,700
0.0%
14
413
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,720
-8.9%
14
414
Animal Breeders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
14†
415
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
14†
416
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$54,360
+1.7%
14
417
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
14†
418
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$25,340
+1.6%
14
419
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
14†
420
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
13†
421
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$26,520
+5.4%
13
422
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
13†
423
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
13†
424
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,130
+3.6%
13
425
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
13†
426
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
13†
427
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
13†
428
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
13†
429
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
13†
430
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
13†
431
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
13†
432
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
13†
433
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
13†
434
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$22,480
+2.0%
13
435
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
13†
436
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.1%
13†
437
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
13†
438
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,420
-12.1%
13
439
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
13†
440
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
13†
441
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
13†
442
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$61,330
+1.7%
13
443
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
13†
444
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
13†
445
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
13†
446
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
13†
447
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
448
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$55,930
-3.5%
13
449
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$57,890
-2.0%
13†
450
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
13†
451
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
13†
452
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
13†
453
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
13†
454
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
13†
455
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
13†
456
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$30,530
+3.2%
13
457
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$48,130
+1.7%
12
458
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$21,940
-1.5%
12
459
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$17,960
+3.4%
12
460
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$57,380
+0.7%
12
461
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
12†
462
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
12†
463
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,450
0.0%
12
464
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
12†
465
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$28,180
+3.1%
12
466
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
12†
467
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
12†
468
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
12†
469
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
12†
470
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
12†
471
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
12†
472
Roof Bolters, Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-34.2%
12†
473
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
12†
474
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
12†
475
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
12†
476
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
12†
477
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
12†
478
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
12†
479
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
480
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
12†
481
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
12†
482
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
12†
483
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
12†
484
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,140
+3.7%
12
485
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,050
+3.5%
12
486
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
12†
487
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
12†
488
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
12†
489
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$25,910
+0.4%
12
490
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
12†
491
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,040
+0.4%
12
492
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
493
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
12†
494
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.8%
11†
495
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,350
+3.0%
11
496
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
11†
497
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
11†
498
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
11†
499
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
11†
500
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
11†
501
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.8%
11†
502
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,320
+3.7%
11
503
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
11†
504
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
11†
505
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$69,430
-4.2%
11
506
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.5%
11†
507
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-24.4%
11†
508
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.1%
11†
509
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
11†
510
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
11†
511
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
11†
512
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,620
+3.0%
11
513
Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
11†
514
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.2%
11†
515
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
11†
516
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
11†
517
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
11†
518
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,040
+1.0%
11
519
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,360
+0.7%
11
520
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
11†
521
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
11†
522
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
11†
523
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
11†
524
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$66,910
-4.2%
11
525
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
11†
526
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
527
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,540
+2.5%
11
528
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.3%
11†
529
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
11†
530
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
531
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
11†
532
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,280
-6.5%
11
533
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
11†
534
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
11†
535
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
10†
536
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
10†
537
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
10†
538
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
10†
539
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.9%
10†
540
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
10†
541
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,760
+1.6%
10
542
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.2%
10†
543
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
10†
544
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
10†
545
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
10†
546
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,370
0.0%
10
547
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
10†
548
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
10†
549
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,730
-7.7%
10
550
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
10†
551
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
10†
552
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
10†
553
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.5%
10†
554
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
10†
555
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
10†
556
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
10†
557
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.4%
10†
558
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
10†
559
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
10†
560
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
10†
561
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
10†
562
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,420
-3.8%
10
563
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
10†
564
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
9†
565
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$22,750
-1.5%
9
566
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
9†
567
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
9†
568
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
9†
569
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,150
-12.9%
9
570
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
9†
571
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
9†
572
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
9†
573
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
9†
574
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$47,360
-3.7%
9
575
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
9†
576
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
9†
577
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
9†
578
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
9†
579
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
9†
580
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
581
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$37,550
+1.4%
9
582
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
9†
583
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.8%
9†
584
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$37,980
+0.2%
9
585
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
9†
586
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
9†
587
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.7%
9†
588
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
9†
589
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
590
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.9%
9†
591
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
8†
592
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
8†
593
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
594
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.8%
8†
595
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
8†
596
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
8†
597
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
8†
598
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.5%
8†
599
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
8†
600
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
8†
601
Tutors · Some college, no degree
—†
+0.6%
8†
602
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$35,040
+1.0%
8
603
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
604
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
8†
605
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
8†
606
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$21,050
-2.9%
8
607
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
8†
608
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
8†
609
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.1%
8†
610
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.3%
8†
611
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
8†
612
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$45,660
-1.8%
8
613
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,730
-10.7%
8
614
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
8†
615
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
8†
616
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
—†
-7.1%
8†
617
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
8†
618
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$27,540
+0.2%
8
619
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
8†
620
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
8†
621
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
8†
622
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
7†
623
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
7†
624
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
7†
625
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,700
-0.4%
7
626
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
7†
627
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
7†
628
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
7†
629
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
7†
630
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
7†
631
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
7†
632
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
7†
633
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
7†
634
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,660
-10.5%
7
635
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
7†
636
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
7†
637
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
7†
638
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
7†
639
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-6.8%
7†
640
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
7†
641
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
7†
642
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.1%
7†
643
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
7†
644
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
7†
645
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
7†
646
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
7†
647
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,770
-2.3%
7
648
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
7†
649
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.4%
7†
650
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
7†
651
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
7†
652
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,940
-16.3%
7
653
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
7†
654
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
7†
655
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
7†
656
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
7†
657
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
6†
658
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
6†
659
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
6†
660
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
6†
661
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
6†
662
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
6†
663
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
6†
664
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
6†
665
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
6†
666
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
6†
667
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,130
-11.6%
6
668
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
6†
669
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
6†
670
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
6†
671
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
6†
672
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.1%
6†
673
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
6†
674
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
6†
675
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
6†
676
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.0%
6†
677
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
6†
678
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
5†
679
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
5†
680
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
5†
681
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.7%
5†
682
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
5†
683
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
5†
684
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
5†
685
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
5†
686
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
5†
687
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
4†
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