Best jobs in Goldsboro, NC

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

Search live jobs in Goldsboro, NC How we score
Wages here are local to Goldsboro, NC (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (metro)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
—†
+3.9%
—
600
100†
02
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
—
400
96†
03
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
—†
+49.9%
—
2,300
87†
04
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
—†
+5.4%
—
300
85†
05
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
—†
+2.7%
—
1,000
84†
06
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
83†
07
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011
—†
+4.3%
—
22,200
81†
08
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
—
23,400
76†
09
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
—†
+3.3%
—
2,100
73†
10
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$38,300
+17.0%
1,190
765,800
73
11
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
—†
+28.5%
—
16,000
72†
12
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$122,950
+40.1%
90
29,500
72
13
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
—†
+42.1%
—
4,100
70†
14
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
66†
15
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
—†
+4.2%
—
400
65†
16
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$309,210
+2.5%
50
9,600
63
17
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
62†
18
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
—†
+4.4%
—
200
60†
19
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1022
—†
+4.1%
—
200
59†
20
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
58†
21
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$29,960
-0.5%
1,460
555,800
55
22
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
—†
+2.7%
—
3,300
55†
23
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1029
—†
+0.3%
—
200
54†
24
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
54†
25
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1081
—†
+1.8%
—
300
54†
Showing top 25 of 744 scored occupations — show all 744show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$115,000
+23.2%
53
27
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$33,850
+8.5%
52
28
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,070
+6.1%
51
29
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+18.5%
50†
30
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
$82,740
+4.9%
50
31
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+17.3%
50†
32
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
50†
33
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.6%
49†
34
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$27,170
-9.9%
49
35
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$128,370
+20.4%
49
36
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+6.1%
49†
37
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.9%
47†
38
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
47†
39
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
47†
40
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$135,920
+14.8%
46
41
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
46†
42
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
46†
43
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
45†
44
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
44†
45
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.6%
44†
46
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
44†
47
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
—†
+19.2%
44†
48
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,290
+15.2%
43
49
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
43†
50
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
43†
51
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
42†
52
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$193,210
+4.1%
42
53
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
—†
+15.0%
42†
54
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
42†
55
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
41†
56
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
41†
57
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
40†
58
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$96,140
+15.8%
40
59
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
40†
60
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$69,150
+22.0%
39
61
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$32,420
+14.9%
39
62
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+19.8%
39†
63
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
—†
+13.0%
39†
64
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
39†
65
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
38†
66
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
38†
67
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
38†
68
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
38†
69
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
38†
70
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$80,170
+4.4%
38
71
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
38†
72
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
37†
73
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.6%
37†
74
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
37†
75
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
37†
76
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
37†
77
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
36†
78
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+12.1%
36†
79
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
36†
80
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
36†
81
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
36†
82
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
35†
83
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,200
+16.1%
35
84
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
35†
85
Sociologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.6%
35†
86
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$75,230
+16.7%
35
87
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$22,510
-13.5%
35
88
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$34,730
+1.5%
35
89
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
35†
90
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$139,210
+4.6%
35
91
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
34†
92
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
34†
93
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.2%
34†
94
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
33†
95
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
33†
96
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$86,870
+13.8%
33
97
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.9%
33†
98
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
33†
99
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
33†
100
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,500
-5.5%
33
101
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$99,250
+8.7%
33
102
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$97,220
+11.0%
33
103
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
33†
104
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
33†
105
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
33†
106
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$49,990
+16.8%
32
107
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
32†
108
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
32†
109
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
32†
110
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
32†
111
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.6%
32†
112
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
32†
113
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
32†
114
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$28,530
-0.7%
32
115
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
31†
116
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.1%
31†
117
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$39,330
+7.3%
31
118
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
31†
119
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$89,210
+10.9%
31
120
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
31†
121
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,800
+9.1%
31
122
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
31†
123
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
31†
124
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$32,440
+20.0%
30
125
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
30†
126
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
30†
127
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
30†
128
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
30†
129
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
30†
130
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$107,540
+4.5%
30
131
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$76,560
+12.5%
30
132
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
30†
133
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
30†
134
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.9%
30†
135
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
30†
136
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,540
+2.3%
30
137
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
30†
138
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
29†
139
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$33,840
+2.0%
29
140
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
29†
141
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
29†
142
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$88,780
+5.6%
29
143
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
29†
144
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,260
+7.2%
29
145
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
29†
146
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.9%
29†
147
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,140
+4.0%
29
148
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$113,980
+4.1%
29
149
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
29†
150
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
28†
151
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
28†
152
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
28†
153
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,000
+10.8%
28
154
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
28†
155
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,820
+5.3%
28
156
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$75,000
+4.6%
28
157
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
28†
158
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
28†
159
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
28†
160
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$49,240
-2.0%
28
161
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
28†
162
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
28†
163
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
28†
164
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,210
+12.5%
27
165
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$98,340
+4.7%
27
166
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$72,320
+8.8%
27
167
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,620
-6.7%
27
168
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
27†
169
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
27†
170
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
27†
171
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.5%
27†
172
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,760
+6.0%
27
173
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
27†
174
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.5%
27†
175
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
27†
176
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
27†
177
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
27†
178
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
27†
179
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
27†
180
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,520
+8.2%
26
181
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,230
+9.5%
26
182
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
26†
183
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
26†
184
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
26†
185
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
26†
186
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
26†
187
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$83,350
+7.0%
26
188
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
26†
189
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$110,560
+1.9%
26
190
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
26†
191
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
26†
192
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$74,440
+3.0%
26
193
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$74,990
+8.7%
26
194
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,700
+3.8%
26
195
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
26†
196
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,140
+7.3%
26
197
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,690
+4.2%
25
198
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$66,660
+6.2%
25
199
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.1%
25†
200
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.0%
25†
201
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$104,220
+3.8%
25
202
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
25†
203
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,900
+6.6%
25
204
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
25†
205
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
25†
206
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,360
+3.1%
25
207
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
25†
208
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
25†
209
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,940
+6.7%
25
210
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+9.1%
25†
211
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
24†
212
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$74,680
+5.8%
24
213
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
24†
214
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
24†
215
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
24†
216
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
24†
217
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
24†
218
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,540
+8.1%
24
219
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,030
+6.4%
24
220
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,970
+6.1%
24
221
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
24†
222
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
24†
223
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
24†
224
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
24†
225
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
24†
226
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.4%
24†
227
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
23†
228
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
23†
229
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,640
+4.0%
23
230
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
23†
231
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$66,470
+7.7%
23
232
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
23†
233
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
23†
234
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
23†
235
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$55,660
+9.7%
23
236
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
23†
237
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,130
+12.1%
23
238
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
23†
239
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
23†
240
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,220
+0.3%
23
241
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$75,620
+5.0%
23
242
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,630
+6.9%
23
243
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
23†
244
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
23†
245
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
22†
246
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
22†
247
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
22†
248
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,640
-5.0%
22
249
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
22†
250
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
22†
251
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.7%
22†
252
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
22†
253
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
22†
254
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
22†
255
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
21†
256
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
21†
257
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
21†
258
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
21†
259
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$67,040
+6.4%
21
260
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
21†
261
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
21†
262
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,970
+4.2%
21
263
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,420
+3.6%
21
264
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$45,700
-5.8%
21
265
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
21†
266
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,300
+3.7%
21
267
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
21†
268
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
21†
269
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
21†
270
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,780
-0.3%
21
271
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
21†
272
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.5%
21†
273
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,900
+3.1%
21
274
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
21†
275
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
21†
276
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.3%
21†
277
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
21†
278
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.0%
21†
279
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
21†
280
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
21†
281
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.7%
21†
282
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
21†
283
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,210
+6.4%
21
284
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$52,180
-1.6%
21
285
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
21†
286
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
21†
287
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
21†
288
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
21†
289
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
21†
290
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
21†
291
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
21†
292
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
21†
293
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,470
+2.6%
20
294
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,030
+6.4%
20
295
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,410
-1.6%
20
296
Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.9%
20†
297
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
20†
298
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,090
+1.2%
20
299
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.8%
20†
300
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$34,200
-5.4%
20
301
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
20†
302
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
20†
303
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
20†
304
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
20†
305
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
20†
306
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
20†
307
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$67,270
+5.5%
20
308
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,260
+4.5%
20
309
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$29,980
-1.5%
20
310
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
20†
311
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
20†
312
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
20†
313
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
20†
314
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
20†
315
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,180
+3.6%
20
316
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
20†
317
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
20†
318
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,740
+2.9%
20
319
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
20†
320
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
20†
321
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
19†
322
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
19†
323
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
19†
324
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
19†
325
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
19†
326
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,200
+5.8%
19
327
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
19†
328
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
19†
329
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
19†
330
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
19†
331
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
19†
332
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
19†
333
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$38,420
+1.1%
19
334
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
19†
335
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
19†
336
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
19†
337
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
19†
338
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
19†
339
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+0.6%
19†
340
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
19†
341
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
19†
342
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,690
+6.4%
19
343
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,570
+3.1%
19
344
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
19†
345
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
19†
346
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
19†
347
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
19†
348
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
19†
349
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,560
+8.8%
19
350
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
19†
351
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
19†
352
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
19†
353
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
19†
354
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
19†
355
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,270
+4.8%
18
356
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
18†
357
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
18†
358
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
18†
359
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
18†
360
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,500
+7.1%
18
361
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
18†
362
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
18†
363
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
18†
364
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
18†
365
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$64,440
+0.7%
18
366
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
18†
367
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
18†
368
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$54,780
+3.4%
18
369
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
18†
370
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
18†
371
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
18†
372
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
18†
373
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$27,740
+5.9%
18
374
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$57,000
+3.5%
18
375
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
18†
376
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
18†
377
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,020
+4.3%
18
378
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
18†
379
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$30,050
+4.1%
18
380
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
18†
381
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,500
+3.7%
18
382
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
18†
383
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
18†
384
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
18†
385
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
18†
386
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
18†
387
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
18†
388
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
+4.5%
18
389
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$62,030
+3.0%
18
390
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
18†
391
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
18†
392
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$47,560
-2.0%
18
393
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
18†
394
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
18†
395
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
18†
396
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
18†
397
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
18†
398
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
17†
399
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
17†
400
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
17†
401
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
402
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
17†
403
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
17†
404
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
17†
405
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
17†
406
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$74,880
-1.5%
17
407
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
17†
408
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$80,880
-4.2%
17
409
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
17†
410
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
17†
411
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
17†
412
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
17†
413
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
414
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.1%
17†
415
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
17†
416
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,030
0.0%
17
417
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
17†
418
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
17†
419
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
17†
420
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
17†
421
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
17†
422
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
17†
423
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
17†
424
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
17†
425
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
17†
426
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.1%
17†
427
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,840
-0.1%
17
428
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
17†
429
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$36,440
+5.6%
17
430
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$67,370
+1.7%
17
431
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
17†
432
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
17†
433
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.4%
17†
434
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
17†
435
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,100
+5.2%
17
436
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
17†
437
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
17†
438
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
17†
439
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
16†
440
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
16†
441
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
16†
442
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
16†
443
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$48,680
+3.3%
16
444
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
16†
445
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
16†
446
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
16†
447
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
16†
448
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,320
+2.2%
16
449
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
16†
450
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
16†
451
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
16†
452
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$22,620
+6.3%
16
453
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
16†
454
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
16†
455
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$34,470
+3.9%
16
456
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$49,990
+4.6%
16
457
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,370
+3.6%
16
458
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
16†
459
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
16†
460
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
16†
461
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
16†
462
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
16†
463
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
16†
464
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.8%
16†
465
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
16†
466
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$28,070
+0.4%
16
467
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
16†
468
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
16†
469
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
16†
470
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
16†
471
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
16†
472
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
16†
473
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,980
+2.4%
16
474
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
16†
475
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.2%
16†
476
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$70,360
-4.2%
16
477
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$33,360
+6.7%
15
478
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
15†
479
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
15†
480
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
15†
481
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.5%
15†
482
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
15†
483
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
15†
484
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
15†
485
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
15†
486
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$35,650
+3.2%
15
487
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
15†
488
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
489
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
15†
490
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
15†
491
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
15†
492
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
15†
493
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,550
+5.6%
15
494
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,740
+5.6%
15
495
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.3%
15†
496
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
15†
497
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
15†
498
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
15†
499
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
15†
500
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
15†
501
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,130
-3.4%
15
502
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
15†
503
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
504
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
15†
505
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,120
+3.0%
15
506
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
15†
507
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
15†
508
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,080
0.0%
15
509
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,310
+4.5%
15
510
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
15†
511
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
15†
512
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
15†
513
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
514
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
15†
515
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
516
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
15†
517
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
15†
518
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
15†
519
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
14†
520
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
521
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
14†
522
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
14†
523
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$29,660
+3.1%
14
524
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
14†
525
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
14†
526
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,510
+0.5%
14
527
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$57,470
-3.5%
14
528
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
14†
529
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
14†
530
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$40,470
+3.8%
14
531
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,070
+0.4%
14
532
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,400
+4.1%
14
533
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
14†
534
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
14†
535
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$38,120
+2.0%
14
536
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
14†
537
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
14†
538
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
14†
539
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
14†
540
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.8%
14†
541
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
14†
542
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
14†
543
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
14†
544
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
14†
545
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
14†
546
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,870
+3.0%
14
547
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,570
+3.2%
14
548
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,360
+2.4%
14
549
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,600
-7.7%
14
550
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
14†
551
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
14†
552
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,500
+3.4%
14
553
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
14†
554
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
14†
555
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.1%
14†
556
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
14†
557
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
14†
558
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
14†
559
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
14†
560
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,790
+3.4%
14
561
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
14†
562
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,790
0.0%
14
563
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
13†
564
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,340
+5.4%
13
565
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$52,370
-3.7%
13
566
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
13†
567
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
13†
568
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,410
+2.3%
13
569
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
13†
570
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
571
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,710
0.0%
13
572
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,310
+1.0%
13
573
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$38,980
+3.0%
13
574
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.7%
13†
575
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
13†
576
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
13†
577
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
13†
578
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
13†
579
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
13†
580
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$51,990
+1.3%
13
581
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
13†
582
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,030
-1.8%
13
583
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
13†
584
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
13†
585
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$21,230
+3.4%
13
586
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$49,890
+0.2%
13
587
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.5%
13†
588
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
13†
589
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$58,110
-2.6%
12
590
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
12†
591
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,640
-0.2%
12
592
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,390
-0.7%
12
593
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$49,780
+1.7%
12
594
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
12†
595
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
12†
596
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
12†
597
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,610
+2.5%
12
598
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,590
-2.9%
12
599
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.9%
12†
600
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,120
-0.8%
12
601
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,650
-2.8%
12
602
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
12†
603
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
12†
604
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
12†
605
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
12†
606
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
12†
607
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,720
-1.6%
12
608
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,320
+1.6%
12
609
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
12†
610
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
12†
611
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
12†
612
Tutors · Some college, no degree
—†
+0.6%
12†
613
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
12†
614
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
12†
615
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
12†
616
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
12†
617
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
12†
618
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
12†
619
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,920
+3.7%
12
620
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
12†
621
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
12†
622
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$50,420
-1.8%
12
623
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
12†
624
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
12†
625
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
12†
626
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
12†
627
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$44,970
+1.4%
12
628
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
12†
629
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
12†
630
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
12†
631
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
12†
632
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,190
+0.2%
12
633
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
12†
634
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
11†
635
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
11†
636
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.2%
11†
637
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
11†
638
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
11†
639
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
11†
640
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
11†
641
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
11†
642
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$46,600
-0.1%
11
643
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
11†
644
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.1%
11†
645
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-24.4%
11†
646
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
11†
647
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
11†
648
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
11†
649
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
11†
650
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
11†
651
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
11†
652
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
11†
653
Tapers · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.1%
11†
654
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
11†
655
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
11†
656
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
11†
657
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.3%
11†
658
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
11†
659
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
11†
660
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.8%
11†
661
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
11†
662
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.2%
11†
663
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
11†
664
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,840
-12.9%
11
665
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
11†
666
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.5%
11†
667
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
11†
668
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,940
-6.8%
11
669
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
10†
670
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$48,190
-4.1%
10
671
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
10†
672
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
10†
673
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
—†
-12.4%
10†
674
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$26,330
-1.5%
10
675
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
10†
676
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$34,780
+2.2%
10
677
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
10†
678
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
10†
679
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,790
-7.8%
10
680
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.7%
10†
681
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
10†
682
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
10†
683
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
10†
684
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$45,380
-13.7%
10
685
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.9%
10†
686
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
10†
687
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$47,260
-7.1%
10
688
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
10†
689
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,510
-0.4%
10
690
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
10†
691
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.1%
10†
692
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
10†
693
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.6%
10†
694
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
10†
695
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,740
-0.9%
10
696
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
10†
697
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$27,400
+0.2%
10
698
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-27.5%
10†
699
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
10†
700
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
10†
701
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
10†
702
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$45,330
-2.5%
9
703
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,390
-12.1%
9
704
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
9†
705
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
9†
706
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
9†
707
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
9†
708
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
9†
709
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
9†
710
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
9†
711
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$36,750
+1.0%
9
712
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
9†
713
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
9†
714
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
9†
715
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
9†
716
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
9†
717
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
9†
718
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
9†
719
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
9†
720
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.1%
9†
721
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,660
-0.6%
9
722
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.0%
9†
723
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
9†
724
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
9†
725
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
9†
726
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
9†
727
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,980
-10.7%
9
728
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
9†
729
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-7.0%
9†
730
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
9†
731
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
9†
732
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.7%
9†
733
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$28,750
-3.3%
9
734
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,030
+0.2%
8
735
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
8†
736
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
8†
737
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
8†
738
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
8†
739
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
8†
740
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
8†
741
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
8†
742
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$32,550
-6.8%
7
743
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
7†
744
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$30,490
-1.0%
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