Best jobs in Illinois

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

Search live jobs in Illinois How we score
Wages here are local to Illinois (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (local)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Illinois pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$435,750 vs $328,730 · +32.6%
$59,630 vs $53,140 · +12.2%
$517,850 vs $496,010 · +4.4%
$381,770 vs $312,400 · +22.2%
$130,680 vs $132,300 · -1.2%
$38,060 vs $35,800 · +6.3%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
$435,750
+6.4%
—
400
100†
02
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$59,630
+42.1%
—
4,100
91†
03
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$517,850
+4.1%
340
600
90
04
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$381,770
+4.2%
—
400
85†
05
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$130,680
+40.1%
9,270
29,500
84
06
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$38,060
+17.0%
134,100
765,800
78
07
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
$343,100
+4.4%
—
200
78†
08
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$438,010
+3.9%
620
600
77
09
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$426,580
+4.1%
170
400
75
10
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$106,560
+33.5%
10,520
23,400
70
11
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$103,570
+4.4%
171,300
308,700
67
12
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$124,180
+28.5%
5,260
16,000
64
13
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$33,910
+6.1%
127,590
904,300
63
14
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$165,880
+14.8%
52,720
74,600
62
15
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011
$331,920
+4.3%
4,620
22,200
62
16
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$117,850
+23.2%
22,460
62,100
60
17
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$132,110
+15.8%
56,310
115,200
60
18
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential · 53-7062
$40,550
+1.5%
195,390
384,300
60
19
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$286,830
+8.6%
1,140
2,700
60
20
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$171,730
+15.2%
31,680
55,600
59
21
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$95,990
+4.9%
138,910
189,100
57
22
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 53-2011
$293,490
+3.9%
6,460
11,700
55
23
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$37,680
+8.5%
109,240
472,300
53
24
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$131,950
+20.4%
3,790
12,000
53
25
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$284,630
+4.3%
620
300
53
Showing top 25 of 745 scored occupations — show all 745show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$115,430
+21.8%
52
27
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree
$136,540
+19.7%
52
28
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$258,740
+6.1%
51
29
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$34,490
-9.9%
48
30
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$89,800
+21.5%
48
31
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$237,080
+5.4%
46
32
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$35,370
-0.5%
46
33
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$37,580
+14.9%
46
34
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$65,240
+22.0%
45
35
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$245,120
+2.7%
44
36
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$93,150
+18.5%
44
37
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$92,860
+17.3%
43
38
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$104,270
+8.8%
42
39
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$80,100
+16.7%
42
40
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$162,860
+6.6%
41
41
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$132,790
+11.9%
41
42
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
$250,880
+0.3%
41
43
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$102,720
+16.2%
41
44
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$60,730
+16.8%
40
45
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$155,280
+4.7%
40
46
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$160,800
+4.1%
40
47
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$95,080
+15.0%
40
48
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,200
+16.1%
40
49
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$64,120
+19.2%
40
50
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,200
+20.0%
40
51
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$124,790
+12.8%
39
52
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,320
+4.0%
39
53
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,150
+16.8%
39
54
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$140,240
+4.5%
39
55
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$99,700
+13.8%
39
56
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,100
+19.8%
38
57
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,050
+18.4%
38
58
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,810
+2.0%
37
59
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,540
+11.0%
37
60
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$167,400
+1.8%
37†
61
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,560
+9.5%
37
62
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,130
-5.5%
37
63
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$100,660
+13.0%
36
64
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,580
+9.6%
36
65
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$142,500
+8.7%
36
66
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$120,130
+9.6%
36
67
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$116,200
+11.5%
36
68
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$120,840
+11.1%
36
69
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$145,620
+8.0%
36
70
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$109,160
+8.7%
36
71
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$208,000
+1.2%
36
72
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,250
+10.9%
36
73
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$98,270
+12.5%
35
74
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$151,370
+5.0%
35
75
Sociologists · Master's degree
$140,770
+3.6%
35†
76
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$101,570
+8.7%
35
77
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,730
-6.7%
34
78
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$80,230
+4.6%
34
79
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,490
+15.4%
34
80
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$163,610
+3.8%
34
81
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$89,180
+13.3%
34
82
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$135,430
+8.1%
34
83
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$104,910
+10.0%
34
84
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$79,120
+6.7%
33
85
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$196,760
+0.8%
33
86
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,900
+3.1%
33
87
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,680
+9.1%
33
88
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,090
+12.5%
33
89
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$156,110
+4.1%
33
90
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$84,090
+12.1%
33
91
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$133,220
+7.3%
33
92
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,720
+3.8%
33
93
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$103,470
+5.6%
33
94
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$162,410
+4.3%
33
95
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$62,780
+14.7%
32
96
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$139,080
+4.6%
32
97
Statisticians · Master's degree
$119,760
+8.5%
32
98
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$159,670
+3.7%
32
99
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$163,860
+3.5%
32
100
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,750
+11.2%
32
101
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,380
+7.3%
31
102
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$99,360
+8.2%
31
103
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$181,560
+1.2%
31
104
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$60,690
+7.3%
31
105
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$120,250
+6.1%
31
106
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,800
+11.9%
31
107
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$67,380
+10.8%
31
108
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$31,200
-0.7%
31
109
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$76,820
+6.2%
31
110
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,750
+5.3%
31
111
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$67,380
+12.9%
31
112
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$68,830
+12.8%
31
113
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$129,390
+6.2%
31
114
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$153,370
+3.1%
30
115
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,960
+2.3%
30
116
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,610
+5.8%
30
117
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,580
+4.6%
30†
118
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$101,180
+5.7%
30
119
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,540
+2.5%
30
120
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$107,860
+7.2%
30
121
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,990
+5.0%
30
122
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$95,880
+9.3%
29
123
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$93,510
+9.5%
29
124
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$133,690
+5.0%
29
125
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$126,620
+5.7%
29
126
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$60,970
+12.6%
29
127
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$124,600
+1.9%
29†
128
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$137,140
+4.0%
29
129
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,310
-1.6%
28
130
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$126,100
+5.1%
28
131
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,470
+6.0%
28
132
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,520
+3.1%
28
133
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$96,670
+7.0%
28
134
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$108,120
+6.6%
28
135
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,090
+11.4%
28
136
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$140,680
+3.3%
28
137
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$99,840
+3.3%
28
138
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,570
+12.1%
28
139
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$125,850
+4.9%
28
140
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
$56,560
+8.7%
28†
141
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,410
+8.1%
28
142
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,060
+7.3%
28
143
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,330
+8.7%
28
144
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,950
+4.5%
27
145
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$135,080
+2.9%
27
146
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$75,320
-2.0%
27
147
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$82,070
+3.0%
27
148
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$104,300
+6.5%
27
149
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$64,750
+11.1%
27
150
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,860
+4.6%
27
151
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$167,330
-2.2%
27
152
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,140
-0.1%
27
153
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,760
+5.0%
27
154
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$49,360
+12.6%
27
155
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$108,940
+6.1%
27
156
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$78,470
+5.8%
27
157
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$95,380
+7.1%
27
158
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,430
+11.0%
26
159
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$127,270
+1.9%
26
160
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,120
+9.2%
26
161
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$67,160
+10.1%
26
162
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$31,200
+5.9%
26
163
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,510
+0.3%
26
164
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$84,820
+7.5%
26
165
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$123,500
+3.4%
26
166
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,800
+10.4%
26
167
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$69,880
+9.5%
26
168
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$107,470
+5.5%
26
169
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,650
+9.5%
25
170
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,170
+8.2%
25
171
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,240
+11.3%
25
172
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,000
+4.5%
25
173
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,980
+3.8%
25
174
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$94,340
+6.5%
25
175
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$151,730
+0.2%
25
176
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,600
+11.5%
25
177
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$85,710
+7.0%
25
178
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$77,310
+7.7%
25
179
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,770
+5.7%
25
180
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,740
+3.6%
25
181
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,710
+5.5%
25
182
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$111,370
+4.4%
25
183
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,750
+5.3%
24
184
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$78,380
+6.4%
24
185
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$93,300
+6.1%
24
186
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,290
+4.2%
24
187
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$79,990
-1.6%
24
188
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$60,130
+9.5%
24
189
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$103,550
+4.2%
24
190
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,750
+8.5%
24
191
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,960
+8.5%
24
192
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,850
+4.4%
24
193
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$36,990
-1.5%
24
194
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$121,560
+2.6%
24
195
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$49,960
+9.7%
24
196
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,010
-0.3%
24
197
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$43,790
+3.6%
24
198
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$107,990
+3.9%
24
199
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,960
+8.8%
24
200
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,050
+10.0%
24
201
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,400
+4.7%
24
202
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$124,850
+2.1%
23
203
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$64,270
+7.7%
23
204
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,930
+6.4%
23
205
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,440
+4.1%
23
206
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$107,690
+0.7%
23†
207
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,180
+3.1%
23
208
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,950
+6.4%
23
209
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$36,770
+11.1%
23
210
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$49,560
-5.8%
23
211
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,420
+3.7%
23
212
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$61,110
+8.6%
23
213
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$77,900
+5.9%
23
214
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$87,010
+5.8%
23
215
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,650
+6.4%
23
216
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,440
+9.1%
22
217
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$115,780
+2.2%
22
218
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,830
+7.1%
22
219
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$107,570
+1.9%
22
220
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$89,520
+5.2%
22
221
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,380
+3.4%
22
222
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,490
+0.4%
22
223
Historians · Master's degree
$89,670
+2.2%
22†
224
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,170
+4.2%
22
225
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$113,360
-1.5%
22
226
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$134,510
-1.1%
22
227
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$111,930
+2.1%
22
228
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$85,230
+4.9%
22
229
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$79,300
+5.3%
22
230
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,200
+1.2%
22
231
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree
$70,220
+4.1%
22†
232
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,670
+4.2%
22
233
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$107,190
-11.1%
22†
234
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$104,950
+3.0%
22
235
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,610
+6.4%
22
236
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$76,380
+4.8%
21
237
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$81,080
+4.9%
21
238
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$93,790
+4.1%
21
239
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$92,050
+4.1%
21
240
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,370
+5.8%
21
241
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$31,200
+6.3%
21
242
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,930
+4.3%
21
243
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,440
+7.1%
21
244
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,130
+6.9%
21
245
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,440
+2.9%
21
246
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,790
+3.3%
21
247
Mathematicians · Master's degree
$130,970
-0.7%
21
248
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$79,490
+5.4%
21
249
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,430
+4.1%
21†
250
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,210
+5.1%
21
251
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$115,310
+1.6%
21
252
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$99,770
+1.7%
21
253
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,150
+4.5%
21
254
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,000
+2.6%
21
255
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,590
+4.7%
21†
256
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,700
+2.2%
21
257
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$73,520
+5.5%
21
258
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,980
+3.6%
21
259
Curators · Master's degree
$63,060
+7.0%
21
260
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$96,950
+3.2%
21
261
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$80,550
+3.0%
21
262
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$47,930
+5.8%
21†
263
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,280
+3.7%
21
264
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$63,220
+3.4%
20
265
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$49,120
+6.4%
20
266
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$81,780
+3.9%
20
267
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$81,590
+4.4%
20
268
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,190
+7.6%
20
269
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,480
+8.7%
20
270
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,870
+6.6%
20
271
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$91,360
+3.4%
20
272
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,680
+4.0%
20
273
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$123,980
-15.3%
20
274
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,500
+6.5%
20
275
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,980
+3.2%
20
276
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,580
+2.0%
20
277
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$46,050
+7.7%
20
278
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,100
+8.2%
19
279
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,700
+2.0%
19
280
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,090
+4.0%
19
281
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,860
+2.2%
19
282
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$75,980
+4.4%
19
283
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,200
+4.3%
19
284
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,180
+3.1%
19
285
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$112,280
+0.7%
19
286
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,900
+2.5%
19
287
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
$118,210
-1.1%
19
288
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,210
+6.0%
19
289
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$40,910
+4.1%
19
290
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$62,420
+3.5%
19
291
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,150
+6.7%
19
292
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,310
+2.6%
19
293
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,200
+7.2%
19
294
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$108,970
+0.6%
19
295
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$95,080
+2.0%
19
296
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$100,080
-4.2%
19
297
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$37,590
+6.7%
19
298
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,990
-5.0%
19
299
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,780
+8.1%
19
300
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$76,110
-2.0%
19
301
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$113,180
+0.1%
19
302
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,860
+3.6%
19
303
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,630
+2.4%
19
304
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$54,680
+6.4%
18
305
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,040
+5.6%
18
306
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$66,440
+4.3%
18
307
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$89,620
-2.6%
18†
308
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$59,840
+4.8%
18
309
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,330
+6.7%
18
310
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,570
+2.8%
18
311
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$100,170
+1.2%
18
312
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,020
+6.3%
18
313
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,660
+5.0%
18
314
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$90,030
+2.4%
18
315
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,610
+1.7%
18
316
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$83,820
+3.0%
18
317
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$79,150
+1.7%
18
318
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,320
+3.4%
18
319
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,860
+3.2%
18
320
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,650
+4.5%
18
321
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,440
-1.3%
18
322
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,220
+3.4%
18
323
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
$110,390
-7.7%
18
324
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$69,810
+4.3%
18
325
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$87,150
+2.6%
18
326
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$37,030
+5.6%
18
327
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,010
+5.6%
18
328
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$76,290
+3.2%
18
329
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$72,460
+4.0%
18
330
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,790
+2.7%
18
331
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,450
-2.8%
18
332
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$104,180
-0.1%
18
333
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$45,660
+4.5%
18†
334
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$61,260
+3.8%
18
335
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,400
0.0%
18
336
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$35,940
+5.5%
18†
337
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,760
+3.0%
18
338
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,050
+7.0%
18
339
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$104,650
-0.7%
18
340
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$47,720
+1.1%
17
341
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,730
+2.7%
17†
342
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,610
+3.6%
17
343
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,600
+5.2%
17
344
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$56,720
+5.4%
17
345
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,470
+4.6%
17
346
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$68,220
+3.6%
17
347
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,180
+6.2%
17
348
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$64,890
+4.4%
17
349
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,080
+2.9%
17
350
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,480
+4.1%
17
351
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$104,440
-11.2%
17
352
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,930
+5.2%
17
353
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,820
+4.8%
17
354
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,990
-0.7%
17
355
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,230
+3.7%
17
356
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$94,880
+1.0%
17
357
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,700
+3.0%
17
358
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,340
+2.4%
17
359
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,970
+3.7%
17
360
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,300
+4.9%
17†
361
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,190
+2.1%
17
362
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$76,050
+1.3%
17
363
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,890
-2.8%
17
364
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$78,170
+1.8%
17
365
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$71,950
+1.7%
17
366
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,060
+3.2%
17
367
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,450
+6.4%
17
368
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,120
+4.5%
17
369
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,170
+5.9%
17
370
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,840
+6.0%
17
371
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$63,180
+4.2%
17
372
Political Scientists · Master's degree
$103,780
-3.1%
17
373
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,880
+6.4%
17
374
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$64,030
+3.9%
17
375
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$77,180
+2.5%
17
376
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,070
+5.7%
17
377
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,320
+0.7%
17
378
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,390
+2.6%
17
379
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$44,810
+6.0%
17
380
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,610
+2.1%
17
381
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$36,380
+0.4%
17
382
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$69,590
+3.4%
17
383
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,850
-3.4%
17
384
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,080
+2.3%
17
385
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,470
-3.2%
16
386
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,260
+1.6%
16
387
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,940
+3.3%
16
388
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,830
+2.3%
16†
389
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,260
+5.1%
16
390
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$35,930
+3.9%
16
391
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,470
+4.5%
16
392
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,390
-1.6%
16
393
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$33,710
+5.8%
16
394
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$67,460
+3.5%
16
395
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,220
+3.1%
16
396
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,220
+5.4%
16
397
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,260
+3.5%
16
398
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$66,190
+3.7%
16
399
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$99,050
-1.7%
16
400
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,760
-7.7%
16
401
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$69,600
+3.1%
16
402
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$59,860
-3.7%
16
403
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,150
+2.1%
16
404
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,730
-2.4%
16
405
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,920
0.0%
16
406
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,320
+2.2%
16
407
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,190
-7.8%
16
408
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,890
+6.4%
16
409
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$40,690
+5.5%
16
410
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,820
0.0%
16
411
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$58,240
+4.1%
16
412
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,480
+4.5%
16
413
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,010
+2.3%
16
414
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$88,700
+0.9%
16
415
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$59,930
+4.0%
16
416
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,010
-5.1%
16
417
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
$78,990
-3.7%
16†
418
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$45,340
+5.3%
16
419
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$77,960
-1.8%
16
420
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,890
+3.7%
16
421
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,810
-8.8%
16
422
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$60,150
+3.8%
16
423
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,400
+3.8%
16
424
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,420
+5.7%
16
425
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$81,180
+1.6%
16
426
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,450
+3.3%
16
427
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,450
+4.9%
16
428
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$62,560
+2.1%
16
429
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,190
-0.7%
16
430
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$84,690
+0.7%
16
431
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$77,460
+2.0%
16
432
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,740
+3.3%
16
433
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$37,440
+2.0%
16
434
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$82,640
+1.2%
16
435
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$94,970
-3.5%
15
436
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$68,530
+1.8%
15
437
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$79,800
+1.5%
15
438
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,540
+3.3%
15
439
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,910
+1.6%
15
440
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$79,780
+1.6%
15
441
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,840
+3.3%
15
442
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$85,510
+0.6%
15
443
Archivists · Master's degree
$59,340
+3.8%
15
444
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,830
+5.1%
15
445
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,530
+3.4%
15
446
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$50,710
+4.6%
15
447
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$32,770
+3.4%
15
448
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$59,410
+3.5%
15
449
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,820
+1.1%
15
450
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$79,890
-1.6%
15
451
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$59,560
+3.7%
15
452
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$53,600
+2.1%
15†
453
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$82,160
+1.2%
15
454
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$82,750
-4.2%
15
455
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,780
+1.6%
15
456
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,080
+3.0%
15
457
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$92,640
-3.1%
15
458
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,870
+3.0%
15
459
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$75,050
+0.9%
15
460
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,820
+3.0%
15
461
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,610
+1.2%
15
462
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,630
+5.3%
15
463
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,870
+3.0%
15
464
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$49,880
+4.4%
15
465
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,560
+6.1%
15
466
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$50,150
+2.4%
15†
467
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$71,090
+1.7%
15
468
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,830
-2.9%
15
469
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$55,790
+3.5%
15
470
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$67,180
+2.4%
15
471
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,400
+1.1%
15
472
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$63,670
+0.2%
15
473
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,960
+3.7%
15
474
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$84,990
-4.4%
14
475
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$53,000
+3.8%
14
476
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$76,060
+0.6%
14
477
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$40,900
+4.6%
14
478
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,540
+2.7%
14
479
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,920
+3.0%
14
480
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,780
+2.4%
14
481
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,090
+0.2%
14
482
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,070
+5.1%
14
483
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$62,700
+1.7%
14
484
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,410
+4.3%
14
485
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,290
+1.0%
14
486
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$61,560
+2.1%
14
487
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$42,240
+3.1%
14
488
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,890
-18.2%
14†
489
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$54,910
+3.3%
14
490
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,720
+0.7%
14
491
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$39,410
+1.6%
14
492
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$34,190
+5.5%
14
493
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$62,960
+1.7%
14
494
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$38,140
+3.2%
14
495
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,280
+3.8%
14
496
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,040
+2.0%
14
497
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,130
+3.8%
14
498
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,930
+4.7%
14
499
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,850
+2.8%
14
500
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,940
-0.2%
14
501
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,520
0.0%
14
502
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$62,070
-3.5%
14
503
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$36,040
+3.1%
14
504
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,360
+3.5%
14
505
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,410
+3.7%
14
506
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$51,930
+3.3%
14
507
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,620
+2.0%
14
508
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,030
+2.5%
14
509
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,410
+2.5%
14
510
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$83,720
-0.1%
14
511
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,340
-0.8%
14
512
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,730
-0.4%
14
513
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,860
+2.6%
14
514
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$80,720
-1.8%
13
515
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,860
+3.6%
13
516
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,600
-0.4%
13
517
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,530
-0.2%
13
518
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$77,950
-1.8%
13
519
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,340
+2.3%
13
520
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,780
+3.5%
13
521
Roof Bolters, Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,860
-34.2%
13
522
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,370
+3.7%
13
523
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,570
0.0%
13
524
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,470
+1.7%
13
525
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$74,730
-1.9%
13
526
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$68,380
+1.4%
13
527
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$80,700
-2.0%
13
528
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$74,830
+0.6%
13
529
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,450
-0.1%
13
530
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,870
+4.3%
13
531
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$59,590
+1.8%
13
532
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$63,410
-2.5%
13†
533
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,480
+3.9%
13
534
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,020
0.0%
13
535
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$64,850
+1.1%
13
536
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,880
-1.8%
13
537
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,430
+0.6%
13
538
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$43,040
+2.1%
13†
539
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$38,990
+3.6%
13
540
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$46,390
+1.5%
13†
541
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,090
-5.4%
13
542
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,740
+3.6%
12
543
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$61,820
+1.0%
12
544
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$62,580
+1.4%
12
545
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,890
-0.3%
12
546
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,270
+3.2%
12
547
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$62,000
+1.5%
12
548
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,020
+1.6%
12
549
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
$75,890
-22.3%
12
550
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$62,480
+0.7%
12
551
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,600
+0.5%
12
552
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,960
+2.9%
12
553
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,210
-2.8%
12
554
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,840
+1.0%
12
555
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,700
-3.1%
12
556
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$72,540
-6.0%
12
557
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,980
+1.3%
12
558
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,240
-0.9%
12†
559
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,630
-4.2%
12
560
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$36,730
+3.0%
12
561
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,130
-1.7%
12
562
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,810
-6.5%
12
563
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$55,290
+1.7%
12
564
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,330
+1.0%
12
565
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$61,730
+1.3%
12
566
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,570
-6.0%
12
567
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,450
+3.3%
12
568
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,090
+2.2%
12
569
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,980
+1.4%
12
570
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$72,800
-6.1%
12
571
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,290
-6.4%
12
572
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,740
+3.3%
12
573
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$71,510
-8.2%
12
574
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,270
-0.2%
12†
575
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$64,020
-1.6%
12
576
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,100
-1.4%
12
577
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,900
+3.8%
12
578
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$49,090
+2.3%
12
579
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,890
-3.3%
12
580
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,990
+2.0%
11
581
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$44,950
+2.2%
11
582
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,190
+2.5%
11
583
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,390
-16.7%
11
584
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$46,500
+2.5%
11
585
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$36,180
+0.2%
11
586
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,350
+2.0%
11
587
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,640
0.0%
11
588
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$49,350
+1.4%
11
589
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,370
+2.0%
11
590
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,170
-10.8%
11
591
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$68,310
-5.6%
11
592
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$31,200
-1.5%
11
593
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,560
-6.8%
11
594
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$63,250
-1.2%
11
595
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$53,850
-1.2%
11†
596
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$53,280
+1.5%
11
597
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$42,550
+2.5%
11
598
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,350
-9.5%
11
599
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,300
-8.4%
11
600
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,790
-5.8%
11
601
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$61,710
-3.5%
11
602
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,870
-2.1%
11†
603
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,710
-6.1%
11
604
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,690
+3.1%
11
605
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$62,370
-13.7%
11
606
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,990
+1.7%
11
607
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,670
-12.9%
11
608
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,020
+2.5%
11
609
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,000
+0.7%
11
610
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,730
+2.3%
11
611
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,400
-6.3%
10
612
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$34,960
-13.5%
10
613
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$63,320
-6.5%
10
614
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,650
+2.8%
10
615
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,360
-14.4%
10
616
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,520
+1.2%
10
617
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$58,550
-2.5%
10
618
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,440
-3.7%
10
619
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$45,900
+0.5%
10†
620
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,730
+0.5%
10
621
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$51,540
+1.2%
10
622
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$60,590
-3.9%
10
623
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,250
+1.4%
10
624
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$49,270
-0.3%
10†
625
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,950
-0.8%
10
626
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,500
-3.8%
10
627
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,990
-12.1%
10
628
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,690
-12.0%
10
629
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$61,350
-12.4%
10
630
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,420
-10.7%
10
631
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$39,240
+1.0%
10
632
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,900
+2.3%
10
633
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,000
-2.3%
10
634
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,260
-8.1%
10
635
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,520
-0.9%
10
636
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,300
-2.8%
10
637
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,840
-9.0%
10
638
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,840
+2.3%
10
639
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,880
-6.2%
10
640
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,080
-1.5%
10†
641
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,110
-8.3%
10
642
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,380
-16.3%
9
643
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,570
+1.8%
9
644
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,110
-25.9%
9
645
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,200
-4.7%
9
646
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,720
-19.6%
9
647
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$34,560
+1.2%
9
648
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,140
-10.5%
9
649
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,930
-13.6%
9
650
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,990
-5.5%
9
651
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$37,400
+0.6%
9
652
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
-15.9%
9
653
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$41,960
+1.4%
9
654
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,180
-8.3%
9
655
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$41,050
-3.3%
9
656
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$48,310
-7.1%
9
657
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$47,070
+0.6%
9
658
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,380
-4.7%
9
659
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$54,080
-5.2%
9
660
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,790
-3.2%
9
661
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,160
-1.6%
9
662
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,350
-0.5%
9
663
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$53,300
-6.9%
9
664
Models · No formal educational credential
$53,280
-0.5%
9
665
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$47,670
-17.2%
9
666
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,740
-2.3%
9
667
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,180
-12.0%
8
668
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$41,530
-10.5%
8†
669
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,670
+0.6%
8
670
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,020
-2.3%
8
671
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,040
-13.2%
8
672
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,440
-4.7%
8
673
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,840
-25.9%
8
674
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,120
-6.8%
8
675
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,680
-4.8%
8
676
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,480
-8.9%
8
677
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,770
-8.7%
8
678
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,630
-21.1%
8
679
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$40,230
-13.5%
8†
680
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,450
-14.6%
8
681
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$50,060
-0.6%
8
682
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$49,480
-9.6%
8
683
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,880
-16.1%
8
684
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$49,590
-4.1%
8
685
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$44,860
-0.9%
8
686
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,440
-4.3%
8
687
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,750
-18.9%
8
688
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,570
-9.5%
8
689
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,290
-2.5%
8
690
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,670
-0.4%
8
691
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,030
-7.8%
8
692
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,560
-2.9%
8
693
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,200
-11.6%
8
694
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,600
-3.3%
8
695
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$46,720
-5.5%
8
696
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,390
-2.2%
8
697
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,530
-0.6%
8
698
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,490
-4.9%
8
699
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,940
-2.6%
8†
700
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,150
-13.6%
8
701
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,340
-12.8%
8
702
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,490
-36.1%
8
703
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,280
-5.6%
8
704
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,360
-15.2%
7
705
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$41,680
+0.4%
7
706
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,020
-6.3%
7
707
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,760
+0.3%
7
708
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,290
+0.2%
7
709
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,480
-7.0%
7†
710
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$44,290
-3.4%
7
711
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,680
-6.7%
7
712
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,840
-2.7%
7
713
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,660
-26.3%
7
714
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$38,230
+0.6%
7
715
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,360
-1.8%
7
716
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,730
-3.8%
7
717
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,450
-0.7%
7
718
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$37,440
-5.6%
7
719
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$42,330
-4.5%
7
720
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$36,220
-10.8%
7
721
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,190
-6.6%
7
722
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,950
-11.2%
7
723
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,450
-1.8%
7
724
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,390
-1.6%
7
725
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,370
-9.4%
7
726
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$41,670
-5.4%
7
727
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$36,550
-0.1%
7
728
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,620
-13.6%
7
729
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,900
-5.0%
7
730
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$36,010
-1.0%
7
731
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,010
-0.1%
6
732
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,600
-11.7%
6
733
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,880
-5.9%
6
734
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$33,840
-5.0%
6
735
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,560
-2.3%
6
736
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,730
-1.3%
6
737
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,950
-9.0%
6
738
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,590
-21.2%
6
739
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,200
-0.6%
6
740
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,970
-4.4%
6
741
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$35,360
-18.1%
6
742
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,610
-6.1%
6
743
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,990
-0.6%
5
744
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$31,200
-22.1%
5
745
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$32,200
-6.4%
5
Live jobs in Illinois
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