Best jobs in Georgia

The 25 best-scoring occupations in Georgia, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Georgia How we score
Wages here are local to Georgia (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 (local)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Georgia pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$618,090 vs $232,140 · +166.3%
$610,070 vs $496,010 · +23.0%
$47,790 vs $53,140 · -10.1%
$129,430 vs $132,300 · -2.2%
$26,920 vs $31,200 · -13.7%
$502,070 vs $414,010 · +21.3%
−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
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 53-2011
$618,090
+3.9%
8,770
11,700
100
02
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$610,070
+4.1%
1,150
600
96
03
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$47,790
+42.1%
—
4,100
94†
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$129,430
+40.1%
10,460
29,500
88
05
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$26,920
+6.1%
145,030
904,300
82
06
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$502,070
+3.9%
300
600
80
07
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$474,820
+4.1%
490
400
76
08
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$104,340
+33.5%
9,260
23,400
73
09
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$425,460
+3.3%
5,440
2,100
69
10
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$128,970
+28.5%
6,290
16,000
67
11
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$335,190
+2.7%
—
800
67†
12
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$29,270
+17.0%
50,870
765,800
67
13
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$103,730
+4.4%
111,060
308,700
65
14
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$30,840
-0.5%
143,120
555,800
63
15
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$131,010
+15.8%
49,700
115,200
63
16
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$382,920
+4.3%
120
300
63
17
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$131,910
+23.2%
11,130
62,100
62
18
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential · 53-7062
$38,480
+1.5%
137,580
384,300
61
19
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$93,550
+4.9%
100,950
189,100
58
20
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$35,620
+8.5%
86,660
472,300
58
21
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$173,940
+15.2%
18,560
55,600
57
22
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$166,790
+14.8%
21,390
74,600
57
23
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$354,000
+1.2%
350
600
54
24
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$115,390
+20.4%
5,610
12,000
52
25
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential · 35-2014
$35,940
+14.9%
46,350
250,700
50
Showing top 25 of 744 scored occupations — show all 744show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$29,070
-9.9%
48
27
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$76,220
+21.5%
48
28
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$72,800
+22.0%
48
29
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$224,630
+8.6%
47
30
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$266,880
+2.5%
46
31
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,960
+17.3%
46
32
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree
$92,250
+19.7%
46
33
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$219,010
+2.7%
46†
34
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,630
-5.5%
45
35
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$237,480
+6.1%
45
36
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,050
+4.0%
44
37
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$259,320
+2.7%
44
38
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$99,600
+8.8%
43
39
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$77,570
+16.7%
43
40
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$75,920
+19.2%
43
41
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$91,550
+12.6%
42†
42
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$77,710
+18.5%
42
43
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$133,890
+11.9%
42
44
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,250
+20.0%
41
45
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,130
+16.1%
41
46
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$78,410
+3.0%
40
47
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$96,760
+15.0%
40
48
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$58,960
+16.8%
40
49
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$208,180
+4.3%
39
50
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$230,000
+3.2%
39
51
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,720
+16.8%
39
52
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$125,000
+4.5%
39
53
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$104,010
+13.8%
39
54
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,150
+19.8%
39
55
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,600
+12.5%
38
56
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$18,700
-0.7%
38
57
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree
$159,230
+4.4%
38†
58
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,010
+18.4%
38
59
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$211,800
+4.2%
38
60
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$206,760
+4.1%
38
61
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$159,890
+4.7%
38
62
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$160,760
+6.6%
38
63
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$70,880
+16.2%
37
64
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,590
-6.7%
37
65
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$81,900
+4.6%
36
66
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,100
+11.0%
36
67
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$104,610
+8.2%
36
68
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$139,500
+8.7%
35
69
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,700
+10.9%
35
70
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,600
+6.0%
35
71
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$102,140
+5.6%
35
72
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$126,590
+9.6%
35
73
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$110,810
+8.7%
35
74
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,830
+4.1%
35
75
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$70,170
+14.7%
35
76
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$34,310
+2.0%
34
77
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$83,250
+13.0%
34
78
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance · Postsecondary nondegree award
$143,230
+8.1%
34
79
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$106,240
+8.7%
34
80
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$85,450
+12.5%
34
81
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$82,750
+9.3%
34†
82
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$103,040
+10.0%
34
83
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,280
+3.1%
34
84
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$83,700
+12.1%
34
85
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,320
+9.2%
34†
86
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$105,510
+11.1%
34
87
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$67,320
+10.8%
33
88
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,820
+15.4%
33
89
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$101,450
+9.6%
33
90
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$150,700
+5.0%
33
91
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$75,850
+6.7%
33
92
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,320
+9.5%
33
93
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$75,920
+13.3%
33
94
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$131,260
+8.1%
33
95
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,060
+11.2%
33
96
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$70,570
+6.2%
32
97
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$79,490
+12.6%
32
98
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,680
+3.8%
32
99
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,830
+8.0%
32
100
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,620
+9.1%
32
101
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$161,470
+3.8%
31
102
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$140,460
+6.1%
31
103
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$137,120
+4.6%
31
104
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,580
+10.9%
31†
105
Statisticians · Master's degree
$115,150
+8.5%
31
106
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,010
+14.6%
31
107
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$123,330
+6.1%
31
108
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,150
+11.9%
30
109
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,430
+5.3%
30
110
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$63,600
+12.8%
30
111
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$145,100
+5.1%
30
112
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,470
+9.5%
30
113
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,360
+12.8%
30
114
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$38,990
+7.3%
29
115
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,050
+7.3%
29
116
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,120
+5.8%
29
117
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$149,990
+0.8%
29†
118
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$155,360
+3.1%
29
119
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$123,010
+6.2%
29
120
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$48,350
+12.9%
29
121
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,860
+12.1%
29
122
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$155,390
+3.5%
28
123
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$178,420
+1.2%
28
124
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$134,500
+5.0%
28
125
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$92,450
+8.7%
28
126
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,920
+5.2%
28†
127
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,250
+4.6%
28
128
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$95,490
+7.0%
28
129
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,680
+2.3%
28
130
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$144,870
+4.0%
28
131
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$64,590
+11.1%
28
132
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$59,380
+11.5%
28
133
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$103,810
+7.0%
28
134
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,160
+4.2%
28
135
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$99,420
+5.7%
27
136
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,040
+8.8%
27
137
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,210
+7.3%
27
138
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,290
+11.5%
27
139
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$72,290
-2.0%
27
140
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$74,530
+5.8%
27
141
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,620
-0.3%
26
142
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,860
+0.3%
26
143
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,510
+11.4%
26
144
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,390
+8.1%
26
145
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$100,570
+6.5%
26
146
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,680
+11.3%
26
147
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$90,340
+7.5%
26
148
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,310
-0.1%
26
149
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$43,210
+1.1%
26
150
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,010
+4.1%
26
151
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$92,060
+7.1%
26
152
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,100
+10.4%
26
153
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,060
+8.2%
25
154
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,170
+11.0%
25
155
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,540
+3.7%
25
156
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$88,020
+7.3%
25
157
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$83,470
+7.7%
25
158
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
-1.6%
25
159
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$61,660
+9.5%
25
160
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,010
+3.1%
25
161
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$106,930
+5.5%
25
162
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$163,060
+0.2%
25
163
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$128,850
+1.9%
24
164
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,840
+5.7%
24
165
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$62,420
+7.7%
24
166
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,080
+6.6%
24
167
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,360
+3.8%
24
168
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$52,030
+9.7%
24
169
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,660
+2.5%
24
170
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,850
+10.0%
24
171
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,840
+5.5%
24
172
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$58,170
+9.5%
24
173
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$127,820
+1.9%
24
174
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$84,240
+5.0%
24
175
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,280
+6.4%
24
176
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
$97,770
+5.8%
24
177
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$110,430
+4.2%
24
178
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$113,050
+4.2%
24
179
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$49,350
-5.8%
24
180
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$47,840
+10.1%
24
181
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$94,890
+5.9%
24
182
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,290
+8.5%
23
183
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$33,430
+11.1%
23
184
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,030
+5.3%
23
185
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$86,050
+6.5%
23
186
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,970
+3.6%
23
187
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$62,010
+8.6%
23
188
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$99,400
+4.5%
23
189
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$73,290
+6.4%
23
190
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,230
+7.1%
23
191
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$126,300
+2.0%
23
192
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$105,880
+4.4%
23
193
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,060
+4.2%
23
194
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,380
+8.5%
23
195
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,630
+1.8%
22
196
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,910
+6.4%
22
197
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$46,030
+9.5%
22
198
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,820
+5.7%
22
199
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$43,060
+9.1%
22
200
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$92,750
+4.9%
22
201
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,330
+4.1%
22
202
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$103,070
+4.1%
22
203
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,680
+5.8%
22
204
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$100,420
+3.9%
22
205
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,170
+1.2%
22
206
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$73,980
+6.8%
22
207
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,850
+3.7%
22
208
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,840
+6.4%
22
209
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,120
+3.1%
22
210
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$137,680
+0.6%
22
211
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$91,970
+4.9%
22
212
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$79,950
+4.9%
22
213
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$28,920
+6.3%
21
214
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,150
-5.0%
21
215
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,720
+6.5%
21
216
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$112,260
+2.1%
21
217
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$73,200
+4.8%
21
218
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,850
+8.7%
21
219
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,030
+2.6%
21
220
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,550
+7.1%
21
221
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,980
+0.4%
21
222
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,530
+3.9%
21
223
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$117,600
+2.1%
21
224
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$75,480
-1.6%
21
225
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$22,830
+5.9%
21
226
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,560
+5.8%
21
227
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,500
+5.0%
21
228
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$77,530
+5.5%
21
229
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,380
+3.6%
21
230
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,550
+4.3%
21
231
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$70,200
+3.0%
20
232
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$85,710
+4.4%
20
233
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,380
+5.2%
20
234
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$73,200
+5.5%
20
235
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,400
+8.2%
20
236
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,310
+4.0%
20
237
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$47,610
+5.7%
20†
238
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$110,200
+1.7%
20
239
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,880
+7.6%
20
240
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$66,690
+5.3%
20
241
Economists · Master's degree
$122,570
+1.2%
20
242
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$43,920
+4.1%
20
243
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,640
+4.0%
20
244
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,490
+6.9%
20
245
Curators · Master's degree
$57,810
+7.0%
20
246
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$48,210
+6.4%
20
247
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$100,880
+3.0%
20
248
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$133,810
-2.2%
20
249
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$59,990
+3.3%
20
250
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,480
+6.4%
20
251
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$62,630
+6.4%
20
252
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,190
+8.1%
20
253
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$103,880
+2.6%
20
254
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,200
+4.5%
20
255
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$132,440
-1.1%
20
256
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$63,720
+3.5%
19
257
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,350
+4.5%
19
258
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$96,510
+2.5%
19
259
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,120
+2.9%
19
260
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,710
+6.1%
19
261
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$74,940
+4.1%
19
262
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,580
+2.5%
19
263
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,660
+6.7%
19
264
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$119,680
+0.8%
19
265
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$28,770
-1.5%
19
266
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,080
+6.7%
19
267
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,880
+3.6%
19
268
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$91,360
+3.2%
19
269
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$39,330
+5.5%
19
270
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,770
+7.2%
19
271
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$72,010
+4.3%
19
272
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$34,110
+6.7%
19
273
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,560
+5.6%
18
274
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$78,260
+3.9%
18
275
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$79,010
+4.1%
18
276
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$65,170
+5.4%
18
277
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,990
+3.7%
18
278
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,090
+6.6%
18
279
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,920
+4.5%
18
280
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,010
+4.5%
18
281
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,790
+2.6%
18
282
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,320
+3.7%
18
283
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$35,410
+7.7%
18
284
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$103,360
-1.5%
18
285
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$60,440
-3.7%
18
286
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,400
+6.3%
18
287
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,310
+5.2%
18
288
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$77,540
+3.1%
18
289
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$64,780
-2.0%
18
290
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$121,830
-0.1%
18
291
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,420
+3.3%
18
292
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,840
+5.6%
18
293
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,500
+3.9%
18
294
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,440
+3.6%
18
295
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$80,030
+3.4%
18
296
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,660
+5.0%
18
297
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$51,280
+4.0%
18†
298
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$66,620
+4.4%
18
299
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$97,170
-4.2%
17
300
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$35,010
+5.6%
17
301
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,730
+4.7%
17
302
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$46,940
+5.9%
17
303
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$74,710
+3.6%
17
304
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,160
+6.2%
17
305
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,550
+5.1%
17
306
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$83,200
+3.0%
17
307
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$78,070
+3.0%
17
308
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,850
+6.0%
17
309
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,290
+2.9%
17
310
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,250
-3.4%
17
311
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$94,460
+1.9%
17
312
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,030
+1.7%
17
313
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$81,060
+1.3%
17
314
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,550
+3.4%
17
315
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,370
+2.4%
17
316
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$49,250
+4.8%
17
317
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,630
-7.7%
17
318
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,060
+5.9%
17
319
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,060
+6.0%
17
320
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$71,760
+3.2%
17
321
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$69,320
+3.5%
17
322
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,790
+4.2%
17
323
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,200
+3.4%
17
324
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,100
0.0%
17
325
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$96,820
+1.2%
17
326
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$73,570
+3.5%
17
327
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$106,810
-0.7%
17
328
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,410
+4.6%
16
329
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$26,910
+7.0%
16
330
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$68,490
+1.7%
16
331
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$58,100
+4.4%
16
332
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$99,110
+0.7%
16
333
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,300
+2.2%
16
334
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$62,460
+3.8%
16
335
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,900
-1.3%
16
336
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$73,920
+3.2%
16
337
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$79,180
+1.8%
16
338
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$49,270
+5.4%
16
339
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$62,180
+1.7%
16
340
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,810
+5.3%
16
341
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$107,580
-11.2%
16
342
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$30,610
+3.9%
16
343
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,400
0.0%
16
344
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$36,120
+6.0%
16
345
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,700
+5.7%
16
346
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,650
+3.2%
16†
347
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,430
+2.2%
16
348
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,730
+3.1%
16
349
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,330
+2.1%
16
350
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,880
+5.8%
16
351
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$69,240
+3.4%
16
352
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,290
-1.6%
16
353
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,520
+5.1%
16
354
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$91,870
+1.0%
16
355
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$58,260
+4.2%
16
356
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,550
+3.8%
16
357
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$53,150
+4.8%
16
358
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,230
+3.6%
16
359
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,540
+4.1%
16
360
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$29,770
+0.4%
16
361
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,580
+5.4%
16
362
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,860
+4.9%
16
363
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$38,590
+3.2%
16
364
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,600
+4.7%
16
365
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$47,510
+3.4%
16
366
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$45,220
+4.6%
16
367
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$72,510
+3.0%
16
368
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$25,740
+6.4%
15
369
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,630
+2.4%
15
370
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$96,820
+0.7%
15
371
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$42,960
+5.5%
15
372
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$76,750
+1.7%
15
373
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,430
+6.4%
15
374
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,200
+3.2%
15
375
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,250
+5.1%
15
376
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,500
+4.3%
15
377
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,330
+4.5%
15
378
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$79,870
+1.7%
15
379
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,810
+4.5%
15
380
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$98,380
-6.0%
15
381
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,870
+2.0%
15
382
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,130
+6.4%
15
383
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,060
+3.4%
15
384
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,570
+3.7%
15
385
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$85,980
-2.6%
15
386
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,050
+5.3%
15
387
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,470
-8.2%
15†
388
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$38,870
+1.6%
15
389
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$58,120
+3.7%
15
390
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$64,080
+3.3%
15
391
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,400
+0.2%
15
392
Archivists · Master's degree
$59,010
+3.8%
15
393
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,560
+2.5%
15
394
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$78,340
+2.0%
15
395
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$48,340
+3.8%
15
396
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,630
+5.1%
15
397
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,130
0.0%
15
398
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$81,390
+1.6%
15
399
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,020
-2.9%
15
400
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$58,990
+3.7%
15
401
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$85,050
+1.2%
15
402
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$26,120
+3.4%
15
403
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,860
+1.7%
15
404
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,090
+4.4%
15
405
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$60,250
+2.1%
15
406
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$72,910
+2.1%
15
407
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$50,160
+4.3%
15
408
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$48,960
+4.3%
15
409
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,220
+2.7%
15
410
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$51,160
+4.3%
14
411
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,050
+3.0%
14
412
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,900
+0.5%
14
413
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,480
+4.6%
14
414
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,330
+4.7%
14†
415
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,650
+1.8%
14
416
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$60,130
-0.1%
14
417
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,430
+2.1%
14
418
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,050
-3.5%
14
419
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,570
+3.4%
14
420
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,660
+3.3%
14
421
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,850
-1.8%
14
422
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,130
+3.7%
14
423
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,230
+2.8%
14
424
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,970
+3.1%
14
425
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,730
+4.9%
14
426
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,540
+1.6%
14
427
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,320
-5.1%
14†
428
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,640
+2.2%
14
429
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,270
+2.6%
14
430
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$72,880
-1.8%
14
431
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,930
+4.3%
14
432
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$48,050
+4.0%
14
433
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$91,210
-1.7%
14
434
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,440
+2.3%
14
435
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,490
+2.4%
14
436
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,510
+2.0%
14
437
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$52,420
+3.5%
14
438
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,830
+2.3%
14
439
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,860
+2.8%
14
440
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$67,210
+2.3%
14
441
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,950
+0.2%
14
442
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,410
+2.4%
14
443
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,050
+2.6%
14
444
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,800
+2.4%
14
445
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,360
+5.7%
14
446
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$76,800
-4.2%
14
447
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,050
+3.2%
14
448
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,350
+3.3%
14
449
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$48,800
+3.1%
14
450
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,810
+1.1%
14
451
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$47,810
+3.8%
14
452
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,750
+3.5%
14
453
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,430
+3.5%
13
454
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,890
+4.4%
13
455
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,070
+2.5%
13
456
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,960
+3.0%
13
457
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,690
+3.0%
13
458
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$76,970
+1.2%
13
459
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,350
+2.3%
13
460
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$40,160
+4.5%
13
461
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$42,320
+4.4%
13
462
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,130
+1.1%
13
463
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,790
+3.5%
13
464
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$62,510
+2.1%
13
465
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$48,880
+2.1%
13†
466
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$27,560
+5.5%
13
467
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$68,370
+1.5%
13
468
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$52,010
+3.3%
13
469
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$78,070
+0.6%
13
470
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,110
+3.7%
13
471
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,380
+3.8%
13
472
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$36,990
+4.6%
13
473
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$76,650
+0.6%
13
474
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$72,310
+1.4%
13
475
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,060
+1.7%
13
476
Historians · Master's degree
$63,840
+2.2%
13
477
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,070
+3.8%
13
478
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$73,070
+0.9%
13
479
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,540
+1.0%
13
480
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,910
+3.3%
13
481
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$35,090
+2.0%
13
482
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$40,530
+2.6%
13†
483
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$49,990
+3.1%
13
484
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,570
+0.7%
13
485
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,820
+3.0%
13
486
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,010
+2.9%
13
487
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,340
+3.3%
13
488
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$81,910
-3.9%
13
489
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,400
+2.7%
13
490
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,110
+2.0%
13
491
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$67,100
-0.3%
12†
492
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$74,150
-1.6%
12
493
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,100
+3.2%
12
494
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$66,210
+1.6%
12
495
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,080
+3.8%
12
496
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$81,480
-0.1%
12
497
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$57,700
-3.5%
12
498
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,030
+2.9%
12
499
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$55,120
+2.5%
12
500
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,090
+0.5%
12
501
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,500
+3.9%
12
502
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$78,760
-1.8%
12
503
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$31,530
+3.0%
12
504
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$27,850
-1.5%
12
505
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$33,260
-5.4%
12
506
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$58,560
+2.0%
12
507
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$50,360
+2.1%
12
508
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,670
+4.2%
12
509
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$77,990
-4.4%
12
510
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,010
+1.6%
12
511
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$80,620
-5.6%
12
512
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,440
+2.5%
12†
513
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,610
+3.4%
12
514
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,220
-8.8%
12
515
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$68,720
+1.1%
12
516
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,900
-4.2%
12
517
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,190
+1.6%
12
518
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$34,230
+3.6%
12
519
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$57,880
+1.7%
12
520
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,560
-3.2%
12
521
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,010
-0.2%
12
522
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,200
-2.4%
12†
523
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,500
+2.6%
12
524
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$79,440
-6.0%
12
525
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,430
+3.6%
12
526
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$70,550
-1.9%
12
527
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,200
+2.5%
12
528
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,550
-14.5%
12
529
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,880
+2.2%
12
530
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,390
-0.4%
12
531
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,360
+2.5%
12
532
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,100
+3.3%
12
533
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
+3.7%
12
534
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,750
+4.1%
12
535
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$60,530
+1.0%
12
536
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,980
-0.8%
11
537
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,070
+1.3%
11
538
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$60,320
+0.7%
11
539
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,010
-1.7%
11
540
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,430
-0.7%
11
541
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$65,680
-1.6%
11
542
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,430
+3.6%
11
543
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,560
+3.0%
11
544
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,990
-16.7%
11
545
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$35,430
+2.3%
11†
546
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$68,470
-0.8%
11
547
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$46,240
+1.8%
11
548
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$73,870
0.0%
11
549
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,520
-7.8%
11
550
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,500
+1.2%
11
551
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$28,960
+3.0%
11
552
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$73,020
-2.0%
11
553
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,370
-0.2%
11
554
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$55,000
+1.4%
11
555
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$53,660
+1.7%
11
556
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,050
+2.3%
11
557
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,320
+2.0%
11
558
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$47,380
+0.6%
11
559
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,220
+2.3%
11
560
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,770
-6.0%
10
561
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,620
+1.0%
10
562
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,670
+2.0%
10
563
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,240
+1.4%
10
564
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$70,150
-4.6%
10
565
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,610
0.0%
10
566
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,640
+2.3%
10
567
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$36,770
+2.2%
10
568
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$46,960
+0.9%
10
569
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$55,000
+1.3%
10
570
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$24,780
+1.5%
10
571
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,450
+0.7%
10
572
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$29,730
+0.2%
10
573
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$67,990
-0.7%
10
574
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$66,670
-6.5%
10
575
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,530
0.0%
10
576
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,770
+1.8%
10
577
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$26,940
-13.5%
10
578
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,410
+1.2%
10
579
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,610
-3.5%
10
580
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,530
+3.1%
10
581
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,760
-3.1%
10
582
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,840
+2.4%
10
583
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,760
0.0%
10
584
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,770
-2.1%
10
585
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,140
-6.4%
10
586
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,090
+2.5%
10
587
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$65,010
-1.2%
10
588
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,180
-0.9%
10
589
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,550
+2.8%
10
590
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,310
+2.3%
10
591
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$23,750
+3.6%
10
592
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,730
-2.8%
9
593
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$51,590
-5.2%
9†
594
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$60,300
-2.5%
9
595
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$60,620
-1.2%
9
596
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$57,160
+0.6%
9
597
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,640
-2.8%
9
598
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,400
-2.2%
9
599
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$62,400
-6.9%
9
600
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$37,500
+2.3%
9
601
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,590
-3.7%
9
602
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,160
-6.3%
9
603
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,960
+2.3%
9
604
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$34,240
+2.5%
9
605
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,690
-12.9%
9
606
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,570
-9.5%
9
607
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,670
+1.6%
9
608
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,020
-10.8%
9
609
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$46,310
+1.4%
9
610
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$49,200
-0.6%
9†
611
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$38,540
+1.0%
9
612
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,960
+1.0%
9
613
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,480
-0.9%
9
614
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
+1.4%
9
615
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$41,460
+1.5%
9
616
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$53,290
-8.4%
9
617
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$55,430
-1.8%
9
618
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,550
-13.6%
9
619
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,180
-6.3%
9
620
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,300
-10.5%
9
621
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,310
-2.3%
9
622
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$49,200
+0.6%
9
623
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,500
-4.3%
9
624
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,460
-5.8%
9
625
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,080
-12.1%
9
626
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,350
+1.0%
9
627
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,180
-2.8%
9
628
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,930
-9.0%
9
629
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,930
-6.5%
8
630
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,530
-0.2%
8
631
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,120
+0.6%
8
632
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,000
-6.8%
8
633
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$30,820
+1.2%
8
634
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,730
-8.7%
8
635
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,050
-8.3%
8
636
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,630
-10.7%
8
637
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$46,830
-7.1%
8
638
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,290
-0.4%
8
639
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,330
-7.8%
8
640
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,310
-4.7%
8
641
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,600
-5.4%
8
642
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,520
-8.1%
8
643
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,760
-1.8%
8
644
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,010
-16.3%
8
645
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$50,710
-3.2%
8
646
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$45,390
-0.9%
8
647
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,280
-1.6%
8
648
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$34,710
+1.5%
8
649
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,280
-14.6%
8
650
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,180
-4.8%
8
651
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,360
-1.1%
7
652
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
$50,380
-22.3%
7
653
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$46,220
-4.1%
7
654
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,180
-13.6%
7
655
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,250
-3.8%
7
656
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,270
-25.9%
7
657
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,230
-6.1%
7
658
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,280
-8.9%
7
659
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,770
-13.2%
7
660
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$48,260
-9.6%
7
661
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,320
-15.1%
7
662
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,810
-5.5%
7
663
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,080
-1.4%
7
664
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$47,540
-13.7%
7
665
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,030
+0.2%
7
666
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,850
-12.0%
7
667
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,930
-11.2%
7
668
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,340
-2.8%
7
669
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,750
-2.3%
7
670
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,450
-11.6%
7
671
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,850
-9.0%
7
672
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,920
-2.5%
7
673
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,000
-15.9%
7
674
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,130
-2.3%
7
675
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,050
-8.3%
7
676
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,490
-18.9%
7
677
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,800
-7.8%
7
678
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,810
-0.5%
7
679
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,440
+0.6%
7
680
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,360
-2.9%
7
681
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,220
-25.9%
7
682
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$41,720
-17.2%
7
683
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,270
-19.6%
7
684
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,030
-9.5%
7
685
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$30,300
-3.3%
7
686
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,640
+1.4%
7
687
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$37,390
+0.6%
7
688
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$43,260
-4.5%
7
689
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,860
-0.6%
7
690
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,140
-12.0%
7
691
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,050
-12.8%
7
692
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,600
-4.4%
7
693
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$34,790
-10.8%
6
694
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,320
-6.8%
6
695
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$39,360
-13.0%
6
696
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$42,020
-5.5%
6
697
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,840
-11.7%
6
698
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,380
-1.8%
6
699
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,960
-10.1%
6
700
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$36,020
-22.1%
6
701
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$30,950
-1.0%
6
702
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$40,630
-3.4%
6
703
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,490
-26.3%
6
704
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,310
-16.1%
6
705
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$40,660
-21.2%
6
706
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,110
-6.6%
6
707
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,160
-13.6%
6
708
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,510
-9.4%
6
709
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,190
-0.7%
6
710
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,830
-0.7%
6
711
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$39,460
-12.4%
6
712
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,790
-0.4%
6
713
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$35,450
-5.4%
6
714
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,410
-6.7%
6
715
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,540
-21.1%
6
716
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,380
-7.3%
6
717
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,880
-3.3%
6
718
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,450
-36.1%
6†
719
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,730
-15.2%
6
720
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,340
-14.4%
6
721
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,630
-0.1%
6
722
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$26,870
-5.6%
6
723
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,210
-7.0%
6
724
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,440
-5.9%
6
725
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,130
-2.7%
6
726
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,480
-18.1%
6
727
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
$37,870
-1.1%
6
728
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,920
-27.5%
5
729
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,950
-1.3%
5
730
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,100
-1.5%
5
731
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$32,180
-0.1%
5
732
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$33,010
-13.5%
5
733
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$28,410
-5.0%
5
734
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,790
-2.6%
5
735
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,870
-4.7%
5
736
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,150
-4.7%
5
737
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$33,510
-2.5%
5
738
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,470
-3.8%
5
739
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,490
-6.2%
5
740
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$28,330
-4.9%
5
741
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,870
-2.3%
5
742
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,070
-1.6%
4
743
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$21,430
-0.6%
4†
744
Models · No formal educational credential
$15,080
-0.5%
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