Best jobs in Harrisonburg, VA

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

Search live jobs in Harrisonburg, VA How we score
Wages here are local to Harrisonburg, VA (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
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
—†
+3.2%
—
1,300
100†
02
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
100†
03
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
—†
+4.1%
—
600
96†
04
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1022
—†
+4.1%
—
200
85†
05
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
—†
+42.1%
—
4,100
81†
06
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
—†
+2.7%
—
800
77†
07
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
—†
+3.9%
—
600
76†
08
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$122,340
+40.1%
90
29,500
75
09
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$29,240
+6.1%
2,590
904,300
69
10
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
—†
+6.1%
—
900
67†
11
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
—
400
65†
12
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
64†
13
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
63†
14
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
62†
15
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
62†
16
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$79,560
+33.5%
40
23,400
59
17
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
—†
+1.2%
—
600
57†
18
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$103,920
+28.5%
50
16,000
56
19
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$28,820
+17.0%
800
765,800
55
20
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
—†
+4.2%
—
400
54†
21
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree · 31-2021
—†
+22.0%
—
19,800
52†
22
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree · 13-2061
—†
+18.5%
—
5,700
51†
23
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$38,130
+8.5%
1,650
472,300
51
24
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$109,840
+23.2%
110
62,100
51
25
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$126,400
+20.4%
40
12,000
48
Showing top 25 of 747 scored occupations — show all 747show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$264,970
+4.3%
48
27
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
48†
28
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.9%
48†
29
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
—†
+19.2%
47†
30
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$148,200
+14.8%
47
31
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
46†
32
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$33,350
-0.5%
46
33
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$150,560
+15.2%
46
34
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$94,320
+4.4%
46
35
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
46†
36
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$119,250
+15.8%
45
37
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
45†
38
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
45†
39
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
44†
40
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+20.0%
43†
41
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
43†
42
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,920
+14.9%
42
43
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.3%
42†
44
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+19.8%
42†
45
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
41†
46
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,910
+17.3%
41
47
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
41†
48
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
—†
+13.0%
41†
49
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
40†
50
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
39†
51
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
39†
52
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
39†
53
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
39†
54
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
39†
55
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
39†
56
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,990
+16.1%
39
57
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,660
+4.0%
38
58
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
38†
59
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
38†
60
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
38†
61
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
37†
62
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$28,980
-9.9%
37
63
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$61,830
+16.8%
37
64
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
37†
65
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+12.1%
37†
66
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
37†
67
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
37†
68
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,320
+1.5%
36
69
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
36†
70
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
36†
71
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$34,180
+2.0%
36
72
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
36†
73
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.1%
36†
74
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
36†
75
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
36†
76
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.2%
35†
77
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
35†
78
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
35†
79
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
35†
80
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
35†
81
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$197,580
+2.5%
35
82
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
35†
83
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$98,780
+13.8%
35
84
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
35†
85
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$68,700
+16.7%
34
86
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
34†
87
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
34†
88
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$79,720
+15.0%
34
89
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.6%
34†
90
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$157,260
+4.7%
34
91
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
34†
92
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$44,760
-0.7%
33
93
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
33†
94
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
33†
95
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
33†
96
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
32†
97
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
32†
98
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$119,990
+9.6%
32
99
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
32†
100
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
32†
101
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,820
+10.9%
32
102
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$141,430
+6.6%
32
103
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,190
+11.0%
32
104
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
32†
105
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$96,450
+8.8%
31
106
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$159,220
+4.1%
31
107
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
31†
108
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
31†
109
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
30†
110
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
30†
111
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$77,960
+12.5%
30
112
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
30†
113
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
30†
114
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$129,960
+1.9%
30
115
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,300
+12.5%
30
116
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$98,660
+8.7%
30
117
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
30†
118
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$136,150
+4.6%
29
119
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,880
+9.5%
29
120
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
29†
121
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+8.1%
29†
122
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$128,410
+4.5%
29
123
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
29†
124
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
—†
+9.7%
29†
125
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
29†
126
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
29†
127
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
29†
128
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,710
+11.2%
29
129
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
29†
130
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
29†
131
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
29†
132
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
29†
133
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
29†
134
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$131,970
+5.3%
29
135
Astronomers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
29†
136
Mathematicians · Master's degree
—†
-0.7%
29†
137
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
29†
138
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
29†
139
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,060
-6.7%
28
140
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,590
+5.0%
28
141
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$88,790
+9.6%
28
142
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
28†
143
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$127,070
+4.1%
28
144
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,350
+3.8%
28
145
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
28†
146
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
28†
147
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
28†
148
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
28†
149
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
27†
150
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$91,020
+8.7%
27
151
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
27†
152
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
27†
153
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
27†
154
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$76,530
+4.6%
27
155
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,560
+6.0%
27
156
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
27†
157
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$84,680
+5.6%
27
158
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
27†
159
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
27†
160
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
27†
161
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$55,920
+10.8%
27
162
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$100,620
+7.0%
27
163
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
27†
164
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$53,440
+1.1%
27
165
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.5%
26†
166
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$43,520
+7.3%
26
167
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.6%
26†
168
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
26†
169
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.0%
26†
170
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,210
+8.1%
26
171
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$134,270
+1.7%
26
172
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
26†
173
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,350
+5.3%
26
174
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
26†
175
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
26†
176
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,650
+6.1%
26
177
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$63,230
+11.1%
26
178
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.5%
25†
179
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
25†
180
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$136,090
+1.9%
25
181
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.1%
25†
182
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,530
+8.2%
25
183
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
25†
184
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,980
+12.1%
25
185
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
25†
186
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
25†
187
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,020
+11.9%
25
188
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
25†
189
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,950
+6.7%
25
190
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
24†
191
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
24†
192
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
24†
193
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,950
+5.7%
24
194
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
24†
195
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
24†
196
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
24†
197
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
24†
198
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
24†
199
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.5%
24†
200
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
24†
201
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$77,340
-2.0%
24
202
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$111,970
+3.8%
23
203
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
23†
204
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
23†
205
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,510
+11.0%
23
206
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,000
+7.3%
23
207
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$93,280
+5.7%
23
208
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
23†
209
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,310
+6.2%
23
210
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
23†
211
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
23†
212
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,330
+6.9%
23
213
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
23†
214
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.0%
23†
215
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,150
+4.5%
23
216
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
23†
217
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,100
-5.5%
23
218
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
23†
219
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
23†
220
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
23†
221
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.1%
23†
222
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,900
+3.1%
23
223
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
23†
224
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
23†
225
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
22†
226
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
22†
227
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,590
+3.3%
22†
228
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
22†
229
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,930
+7.3%
22
230
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
22†
231
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
22†
232
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,380
+8.8%
22
233
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
22†
234
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
22†
235
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
22†
236
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
22†
237
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
22†
238
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
22†
239
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
22†
240
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
22†
241
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$44,940
+5.9%
22
242
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
22†
243
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
22†
244
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.6%
22†
245
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$66,190
+7.7%
22
246
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,460
+1.2%
22
247
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,800
-0.3%
22
248
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
22†
249
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,300
+3.7%
22
250
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$75,330
+6.4%
21
251
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
21†
252
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
21†
253
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
21†
254
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
21†
255
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,830
+2.3%
21
256
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,300
+6.4%
21
257
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
21†
258
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
21†
259
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,550
+8.5%
21
260
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
21†
261
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
21†
262
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
21†
263
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
21†
264
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
21†
265
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$25,810
+6.4%
21
266
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.1%
21†
267
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,650
+4.5%
21
268
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.5%
21†
269
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
21†
270
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,780
+6.4%
21
271
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
21†
272
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,270
+7.1%
21
273
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,120
+3.1%
21
274
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
21†
275
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
21†
276
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$62,240
+5.8%
21
277
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,280
+0.5%
21
278
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$78,770
+5.0%
20
279
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,120
+9.1%
20
280
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
20†
281
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.0%
20†
282
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
20†
283
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
20†
284
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
20†
285
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
20†
286
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
20†
287
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,930
+4.2%
20
288
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
20†
289
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,210
+2.5%
20
290
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,690
-1.6%
20
291
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
19†
292
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$63,130
+3.0%
19
293
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
19†
294
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.1%
19†
295
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$78,300
-1.6%
19
296
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,730
+5.8%
19
297
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
19†
298
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
19†
299
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
19†
300
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
19†
301
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,320
+6.4%
19
302
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$72,680
+3.0%
19
303
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
19†
304
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
19†
305
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
19†
306
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
19†
307
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
19†
308
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
19†
309
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
19†
310
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$75,150
+4.3%
19
311
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$45,580
+6.7%
19
312
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.6%
19†
313
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,830
+2.6%
19
314
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
19†
315
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
19†
316
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
19†
317
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
19†
318
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
19†
319
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,180
+3.6%
19
320
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
19†
321
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
19†
322
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
19†
323
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,290
+4.5%
19
324
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,440
+8.7%
19
325
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,370
+2.0%
19
326
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
19†
327
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
19†
328
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$74,450
+4.4%
19
329
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
18†
330
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
18†
331
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
18†
332
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
18†
333
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
18†
334
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$104,960
-1.5%
18
335
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,370
+0.3%
18
336
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
18†
337
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,870
-5.0%
18
338
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$28,390
+6.3%
18
339
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
18†
340
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$60,010
+3.5%
18
341
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$47,090
-5.8%
18
342
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
18†
343
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
18†
344
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
18†
345
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.4%
18†
346
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
18†
347
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,580
+4.2%
18
348
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,710
+3.6%
18
349
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
18†
350
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
18†
351
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,600
+6.4%
18
352
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
18†
353
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
18†
354
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
18†
355
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
18†
356
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
18†
357
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,580
+4.8%
18
358
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$76,830
-2.0%
18
359
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
18†
360
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$77,480
+1.7%
18
361
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,260
+3.1%
18
362
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
18†
363
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
18†
364
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,300
+6.7%
18
365
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
18†
366
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,530
-7.7%
18
367
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
18†
368
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
18†
369
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
17†
370
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
17†
371
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
17†
372
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,380
+3.6%
17
373
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
17†
374
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
17†
375
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,440
+2.9%
17
376
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
17†
377
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,670
+3.6%
17
378
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
17†
379
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
17†
380
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
17†
381
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
17†
382
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
17†
383
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$77,430
+1.3%
17
384
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
17†
385
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$60,000
+3.4%
17
386
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
17†
387
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
17†
388
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,570
+6.3%
17
389
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,450
+2.4%
17
390
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,270
+2.3%
17
391
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
17†
392
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
17†
393
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
17†
394
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$60,830
+4.9%
17
395
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
17†
396
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.1%
17†
397
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,770
+7.0%
17
398
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,680
+4.5%
17
399
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$46,020
+5.9%
17
400
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,950
+3.7%
17
401
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,810
+2.1%
17
402
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
17†
403
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
16†
404
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
16†
405
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,960
+5.3%
16†
406
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
16†
407
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
16†
408
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,370
+2.1%
16
409
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,260
-0.1%
16
410
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
16†
411
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
16†
412
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
16†
413
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$37,600
-1.5%
16
414
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
16†
415
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
16†
416
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
16†
417
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
16†
418
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
16†
419
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
16†
420
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
16†
421
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
16†
422
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
16†
423
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$76,240
+1.7%
16
424
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
16†
425
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
16†
426
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$32,230
+0.4%
16
427
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$50,970
+4.8%
16
428
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
16†
429
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
16†
430
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,450
+2.2%
16
431
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
16†
432
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,720
+4.4%
16
433
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
16†
434
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
16†
435
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
16†
436
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
16†
437
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$90,430
+0.7%
16
438
Watch and Clock Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
16†
439
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
16†
440
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.1%
16†
441
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
16†
442
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
16†
443
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
444
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
15†
445
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$50,750
+3.3%
15
446
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,550
+3.4%
15
447
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,810
+5.7%
15
448
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
15†
449
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$46,120
+3.2%
15
450
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
451
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
15†
452
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.3%
15†
453
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
15†
454
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,000
+4.1%
15†
455
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
15†
456
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$41,670
+3.8%
15†
457
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
15†
458
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
15†
459
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
15†
460
Roof Bolters, Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-34.2%
15†
461
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$31,980
+5.8%
15
462
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
463
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$27,730
+5.6%
15
464
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$56,630
+2.1%
15†
465
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$36,230
+6.4%
15
466
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$30,200
+5.6%
15
467
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
15†
468
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.1%
15†
469
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.3%
15†
470
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
15†
471
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
15†
472
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
15†
473
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
15†
474
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$43,680
+3.1%
15
475
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
15†
476
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
15†
477
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
15†
478
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
15†
479
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
15†
480
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$76,210
+1.7%
15
481
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,900
+3.4%
15
482
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
15†
483
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
14†
484
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$79,670
-4.2%
14
485
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
14†
486
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
14†
487
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$65,010
+1.7%
14
488
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,980
+2.9%
14
489
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
14†
490
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,220
0.0%
14
491
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,200
+5.2%
14
492
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$31,070
+5.4%
14
493
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,470
+3.7%
14†
494
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
14†
495
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$34,740
+4.1%
14
496
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
14†
497
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
14†
498
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$34,240
+3.9%
14
499
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$58,520
+3.1%
14
500
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
14†
501
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$47,360
+4.2%
14
502
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
14†
503
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
14†
504
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.4%
14†
505
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,860
-0.2%
14
506
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
14†
507
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,090
+2.5%
14
508
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,870
+2.2%
14
509
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
13†
510
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
13†
511
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
13†
512
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
13†
513
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,510
+2.3%
13
514
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,410
-0.2%
13
515
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
13†
516
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,370
+3.1%
13
517
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,170
0.0%
13
518
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$73,730
-4.2%
13
519
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$28,760
+3.4%
13
520
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$29,240
+1.6%
13
521
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,840
0.0%
13
522
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,750
+3.0%
13
523
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$76,940
-1.8%
13
524
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
13†
525
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
13†
526
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
527
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
13†
528
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
13†
529
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$31,710
+3.0%
13
530
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
13†
531
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$37,900
+2.0%
13
532
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
13†
533
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
13†
534
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$59,310
-3.7%
13
535
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
13†
536
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,950
+3.7%
13
537
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
13†
538
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$54,100
+2.6%
13
539
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.1%
13†
540
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
13†
541
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
13†
542
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
13†
543
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,160
+0.4%
13
544
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
13†
545
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
13†
546
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
13†
547
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
13†
548
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
13†
549
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
12†
550
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
12†
551
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
12†
552
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
12†
553
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
12†
554
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.2%
12†
555
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
12†
556
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,350
+3.3%
12
557
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
12†
558
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
12†
559
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,700
+3.8%
12
560
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
12†
561
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
12†
562
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,180
-8.1%
12
563
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
12†
564
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
12†
565
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$72,410
-1.6%
12
566
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.1%
12†
567
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,040
+3.0%
12
568
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,950
+0.2%
12
569
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
12†
570
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+1.4%
12†
571
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,360
+3.3%
12
572
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$60,550
-3.5%
12
573
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
12†
574
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
12†
575
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
12†
576
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
12†
577
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$47,900
+1.8%
12
578
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$51,350
+1.8%
12
579
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
12†
580
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$32,150
-3.4%
12
581
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
12†
582
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,380
-1.6%
12
583
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,280
+3.7%
12
584
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
12†
585
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
11†
586
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
11†
587
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
588
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$45,560
+1.5%
11†
589
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
11†
590
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
+1.6%
11
591
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
11†
592
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
11†
593
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,870
-1.8%
11
594
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
11†
595
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,420
+3.2%
11
596
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
11†
597
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
11†
598
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,970
-6.5%
11
599
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
11†
600
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
11†
601
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
11†
602
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
11†
603
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$31,440
+0.2%
11
604
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
11†
605
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$64,670
-3.5%
11
606
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
11†
607
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
11†
608
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
11†
609
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,930
-0.8%
11
610
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
11†
611
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
11†
612
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$50,870
+0.2%
11
613
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$45,850
+0.9%
11
614
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$34,590
-5.4%
11
615
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
616
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
11†
617
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,040
-0.9%
11
618
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
11†
619
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,470
+2.3%
10
620
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
10†
621
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,710
-2.9%
10
622
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
10†
623
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,370
+2.4%
10
624
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,730
+1.0%
10
625
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
10†
626
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
10†
627
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
10†
628
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
10†
629
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
10†
630
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,150
-1.6%
10
631
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,950
-7.8%
10
632
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$28,690
-1.5%
10
633
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.8%
10†
634
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
10†
635
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
10†
636
Tutors · Some college, no degree
—†
+0.6%
10†
637
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,800
-16.7%
10
638
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
10†
639
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.7%
10†
640
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
10†
641
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,920
-0.4%
10
642
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
10†
643
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
10†
644
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
10†
645
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.1%
10†
646
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
10†
647
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
10†
648
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
10†
649
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.1%
9†
650
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
9†
651
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
9†
652
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$37,470
+1.0%
9†
653
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.3%
9†
654
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
9†
655
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
9†
656
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$45,610
-13.0%
9
657
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
9†
658
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,900
0.0%
9
659
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
9†
660
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
9†
661
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
9†
662
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$40,580
+1.7%
9
663
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
9†
664
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,870
+0.7%
9
665
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
9†
666
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
9†
667
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
9†
668
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
9†
669
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
9†
670
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
9†
671
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.6%
9†
672
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$28,680
-13.5%
9
673
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
9†
674
Models · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.5%
9†
675
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
9†
676
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,880
-12.9%
9
677
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.5%
9†
678
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
9†
679
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.2%
9†
680
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
9†
681
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,900
-2.3%
9
682
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$45,840
+0.6%
9
683
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
9†
684
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
9†
685
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$49,660
-7.1%
9
686
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
9†
687
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
9†
688
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
9†
689
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
8†
690
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,030
-0.2%
8
691
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
8†
692
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
8†
693
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
8†
694
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
695
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
8†
696
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,910
-1.6%
8
697
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-27.5%
8†
698
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
8†
699
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,890
-10.7%
8
700
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,880
-7.8%
8
701
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
8†
702
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
8†
703
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
8†
704
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
8†
705
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
8†
706
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.7%
8†
707
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
8†
708
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
709
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
8†
710
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
8†
711
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
-4.8%
8
712
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
7†
713
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,240
-8.9%
7†
714
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
7†
715
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
7†
716
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
7†
717
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
7†
718
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$33,810
-3.3%
7
719
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
7†
720
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,680
+0.2%
7
721
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
7†
722
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
7†
723
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
7†
724
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
7†
725
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
7†
726
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
7†
727
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.1%
7†
728
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
7†
729
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
7†
730
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
7†
731
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
7†
732
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
7†
733
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,120
-5.8%
7
734
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$39,260
-0.1%
7
735
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$35,060
-5.4%
7
736
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
7†
737
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,260
-6.8%
7
738
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
7†
739
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,660
-2.7%
7
740
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$37,380
-17.2%
6
741
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.0%
6†
742
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
6†
743
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
6†
744
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
6†
745
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$28,490
-1.0%
6†
746
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
5†
747
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,810
-15.9%
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