Best jobs in Iowa City, IA

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

Search live jobs in Iowa City, IA How we score

Wages here are local to Iowa City, IA (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

Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213

—†

+6.4%

—

400

100†

Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214

—†

+2.7%

—

1,000

96†

Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224

—†

+2.7%

—

800

91†

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241

—†

+4.3%

—

300

91†

Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081

—†

+49.9%

—

2,300

85†

Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249

—†

+3.9%

—

600

85†

Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218

—†

+1.2%

—

600

78†

Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222

—†

+4.2%

—

400

75†

Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211

$407,230

+3.2%

1,300

Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151

—†

+8.6%

—

2,700

71†

Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231

—†

+42.1%

—

4,100

70†

Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171

$129,030

+40.1%

330

29,500

Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212

—†

+4.1%

—

600

66†

Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141

$85,940

+4.9%

4,090

189,100

Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011

—†

+21.8%

—

2,400

58†

Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1221

—†

+0.8%

—

1,200

57†

Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120

$35,630

+17.0%

1,780

765,800

Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023

$28,760

+6.1%

2,890

904,300

Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212

$120,370

+28.5%

16,000

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071

—†

+17.3%

—

27,400

52†

Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111

$107,570

+23.2%

680

62,100

Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051

$72,120

+33.5%

170

23,400

Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229

$257,340

+2.5%

470

9,600

Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071

$134,770

+20.4%

230

12,000

Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031

—†

+21.5%

—

9,600

47†

Showing top 25 of 710 scored occupations — show all 710show top 25

Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

Growth

Score

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

46†

Software Developers · Bachelor's degree

$107,680

+15.8%

Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree

$132,220

+14.8%

Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

44†

Nurse Midwives · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

44†

Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree

$134,210

+15.2%

Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree

$205,340

+4.3%

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$61,960

+4.0%

Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$29,940

-0.5%

Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree

—†

+19.2%

40†

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+16.8%

40†

Epidemiologists · Master's degree

—†

+16.2%

40†

General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree

$81,120

+4.4%

Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree

$199,410

+4.1%

Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree

$208,900

+2.7%

Database Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+8.7%

39†

Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+18.4%

38†

Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.0%

38†

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree

—†

+14.7%

38†

Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

38†

Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential

$36,440

+8.5%

Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential

$35,910

+14.9%

Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.3%

37†

Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+4.3%

36†

Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree

$58,140

+22.0%

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

35†

Cashiers · No formal educational credential

$29,080

-9.9%

Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree

$161,550

+6.1%

Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+15.4%

34†

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

34†

Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree

$142,530

+4.6%

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree

$66,810

+16.8%

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.1%

33†

Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree

$128,180

+9.6%

Logisticians · Bachelor's degree

$73,920

+16.7%

Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+12.8%

32†

Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree

$65,240

+18.5%

Occupational Therapists · Master's degree

$91,560

+13.8%

Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

32†

Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

32†

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.0%

32†

Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree

$95,290

+13.3%

Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

31†

Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

31†

Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree

$78,960

+15.0%

Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree

$151,850

+3.8%

Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$45,210

+20.0%

Counselors, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

31†

Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree

$96,790

+11.9%

Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

$63,490

+16.1%

Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

31†

Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$106,890

+8.2%

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree

$86,940

+13.0%

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+12.8%

30†

Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree

$94,480

+10.9%

Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential

$22,030

-0.7%

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$89,570

+12.5%

Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.8%

30†

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$42,730

+19.8%

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$37,660

+2.0%

Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree

$118,850

+6.6%

Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

29†

Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$85,800

+11.0%

Statisticians · Master's degree

—†

+8.5%

29†

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

29†

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree

$92,210

+11.2%

Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

29†

Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.9%

29†

Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree

$126,520

+4.7%

Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.4%

29†

Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree

$97,710

+8.7%

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+10.4%

28†

Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree

$127,210

+4.1%

Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree

$127,760

+5.0%

100

Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$96,820

+5.6%

101

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

$81,580

+8.7%

102

Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$43,550

+12.5%

103

Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree

$75,110

+12.1%

104

Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$84,100

+8.8%

105

Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree

$75,100

+4.6%

106

Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree

$118,070

+5.0%

107

Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

$97,180

+9.5%

108

Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$109,140

+4.5%

109

Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$96,190

+9.1%

110

Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

27†

111

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

27†

112

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+7.1%

27†

113

Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$78,850

+3.0%

114

Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree

$89,860

+9.6%

115

Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$107,000

+7.2%

116

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.4%

27†

117

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+7.3%

27†

118

Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree

$120,940

+4.6%

119

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.3%

27†

120

Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

27†

121

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,130

+4.2%

122

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.7%

26†

123

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.5%

26†

124

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.5%

26†

125

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.2%

26†

126

Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential

$47,940

+7.3%

127

Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.3%

26†

128

Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$82,040

+8.7%

129

Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.7%

26†

130

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

26†

131

Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$64,650

+10.8%

132

Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

26†

133

Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

26†

134

Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

+10.1%

26†

135

Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,510

+9.5%

136

Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.2%

26†

137

Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.5%

26†

138

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$103,000

+6.6%

139

Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+9.5%

25†

140

Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$39,330

+2.3%

141

Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$71,120

+6.2%

142

Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree

$59,280

+12.9%

143

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential

—†

+9.5%

25†

144

Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,340

-5.5%

145

Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree

$92,020

+7.0%

146

Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree

$77,970

+9.5%

147

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$100,620

+6.1%

148

Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,480

-6.7%

149

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.2%

25†

150

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,970

+6.0%

151

Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$134,850

+1.0%

152

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.6%

25†

153

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.1%

25†

154

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree

$75,330

+10.0%

155

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

24†

156

Web Developers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.5%

24†

157

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$63,790

+6.7%

158

Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

24†

159

Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

24†

160

Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.5%

24†

161

Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree

$106,340

+3.8%

162

Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

24†

163

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$75,380

+5.3%

164

Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.5%

24†

165

Art Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

23†

166

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$38,060

+1.5%

167

Athletic Trainers · Master's degree

$62,660

+11.1%

168

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,950

+11.0%

169

Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.2%

23†

170

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+7.2%

23†

171

Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$33,510

+12.1%

172

Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree

$105,240

+4.2%

173

Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

23†

174

Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$93,020

+5.0%

175

Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$78,800

+4.4%

23†

176

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+7.6%

23†

177

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.6%

23†

178

Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.8%

23†

179

Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.1%

23†

180

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree

—†

+8.6%

23†

181

Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,030

+7.3%

182

Surveyors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

23†

183

Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.5%

23†

184

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree

$79,480

+7.7%

185

Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.8%

23†

186

Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$66,340

+7.1%

187

Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree

$101,330

+1.7%

188

Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree

$100,340

+3.7%

189

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent

$105,570

+2.9%

190

Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

22†

191

Economists · Master's degree

—†

+1.2%

22†

192

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

22†

193

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$64,440

+8.1%

194

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.0%

22†

195

Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.2%

22†

196

Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$75,150

+6.4%

197

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,760

+3.8%

198

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent

$34,900

+11.9%

199

Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree

$67,820

+7.7%

200

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.3%

22†

201

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.6%

22†

202

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree

$98,220

+3.9%

203

Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree

$106,130

+1.9%

204

Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$80,810

+5.7%

205

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+0.5%

22†

206

Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree

—†

+3.4%

22†

207

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.4%

22†

208

Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.7%

22†

209

Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.2%

22†

210

Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

22†

211

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree

$102,900

+1.9%

212

Curators · Master's degree

—†

+7.0%

21†

213

Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

21†

214

Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

21†

215

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

21†

216

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

21†

217

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.9%

21†

218

Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree

—†

-6.0%

21†

219

Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree

$66,660

+5.8%

220

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree

$55,350

+9.7%

221

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.0%

21†

222

Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree

$84,360

+5.4%

223

Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree

$66,420

+6.4%

224

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

21†

225

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

21†

226

Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$90,900

+3.9%

227

Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree

$113,590

-6.0%

228

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

20†

229

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent

$76,190

+3.1%

230

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

20†

231

Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$102,660

+2.1%

232

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

20†

233

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.7%

20†

234

Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.7%

20†

235

Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.2%

20†

236

Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree

$98,630

+1.7%

237

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree

$30,340

-1.5%

238

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-0.3%

20†

239

Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.9%

20†

240

Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+7.0%

20†

241

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

20†

242

Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.0%

20†

243

Bartenders · No formal educational credential

$21,900

+5.9%

244

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.5%

20†

245

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

20†

246

Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.0%

20†

247

Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.8%

20†

248

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$74,880

+3.1%

249

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

20†

250

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.3%

20†

251

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

20†

252

Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

20†

253

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$66,430

-0.3%

254

Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.7%

20†

255

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.7%

20†

256

Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,500

+6.4%

257

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent

$67,440

+0.3%

258

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

20†

259

Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.4%

20†

260

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree

$103,420

-1.5%

261

Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

20†

262

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,160

+3.1%

263

Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.7%

20†

264

Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree

$79,060

+3.0%

265

Foresters · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

19†

266

Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

19†

267

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.4%

19†

268

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

19†

269

Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,170

+10.0%

270

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential

$39,580

+3.6%

271

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree

$59,850

+3.5%

272

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree

—†

+1.7%

19†

273

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree

$78,780

+4.4%

274

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

$60,870

-2.0%

275

Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$49,230

+6.4%

276

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

19†

277

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.2%

19†

278

Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$71,440

+3.7%

279

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$47,720

+9.1%

280

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+6.0%

19†

281

Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.9%

19†

282

Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

19†

283

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.3%

19†

284

Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,940

+6.4%

285

General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree

$82,590

+3.3%

286

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

19†

287

Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

19†

288

Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree

$86,880

+2.0%

289

Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$64,170

+4.8%

290

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.2%

19†

291

Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

19†

292

Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.4%

19†

293

Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.1%

19†

294

Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

19†

295

Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$36,060

+8.8%

296

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$65,820

+4.3%

297

Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$66,090

+5.0%

298

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent

$63,740

+5.8%

299

Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,680

+4.5%

300

Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

18†

301

Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

18†

302

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

18†

303

Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,760

+7.1%

304

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,350

+4.5%

305

Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree

$65,420

+5.5%

306

Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

18†

307

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree

—†

+3.1%

18†

308

Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

18†

309

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

$62,690

+5.2%

310

Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$101,580

-0.7%

311

Archivists · Master's degree

—†

+3.8%

18†

312

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$49,960

+4.2%

313

Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

18†

314

Survey Researchers · Master's degree

—†

-5.2%

18†

315

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree

$49,220

-5.8%

316

Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.4%

18†

317

Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.7%

18†

318

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,570

+3.7%

319

Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.4%

18†

320

Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.6%

18†

321

Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

18†

322

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

18†

323

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

18†

324

Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.8%

18†

325

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,390

-1.6%

326

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.7%

18†

327

Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

17†

328

Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

17†

329

Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

17†

330

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

17†

331

Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$87,770

-4.2%

332

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.8%

17†

333

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree

$62,100

-1.6%

334

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

17†

335

Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

17†

336

Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

17†

337

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.7%

17†

338

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

0.0%

17†

339

Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

17†

340

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.1%

17†

341

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

17†

342

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree

$69,510

+3.3%

343

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,530

+3.6%

344

Chemists · Bachelor's degree

$65,270

+4.9%

345

Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

17†

346

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$68,960

+1.2%

347

Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential

$46,940

+7.7%

348

Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.9%

17†

349

Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.7%

17†

350

School Psychologists · Master's degree

—†

+0.7%

17†

351

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

17†

352

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree

$77,680

+1.7%

353

Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,030

+6.9%

354

Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

17†

355

Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.3%

17†

356

Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$48,050

+3.5%

357

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award

$63,690

+2.6%

358

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

17†

359

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-8.2%

17†

360

Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree

$63,090

+4.9%

361

Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

17†

362

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.2%

17†

363

Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

17†

364

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,350

+3.6%

365

Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.1%

17†

366

Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.9%

17†

367

Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.6%

17†

368

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

17†

369

Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree

$60,240

+4.3%

370

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,310

+8.7%

371

History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

17†

372

Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

-4.4%

17†

373

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.4%

17†

374

Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.7%

16†

375

Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

16†

376

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree

$63,690

+4.0%

377

Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

16†

378

Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+6.4%

16†

379

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential

$28,860

+6.3%

380

Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

16†

381

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

16†

382

Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.1%

16†

383

Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

16†

384

Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.6%

16†

385

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.7%

16†

386

Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$58,930

+4.5%

387

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,410

+6.3%

388

Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

16†

389

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,290

-5.0%

390

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

16†

391

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$35,950

+5.6%

392

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.0%

16†

393

Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-5.6%

16†

394

Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$46,010

+6.7%

395

Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.4%

16†

396

Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$80,100

+1.2%

397

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree

$62,920

+3.5%

398

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,580

+6.7%

399

Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree

$59,820

+4.3%

400

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,600

-7.8%

401

Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.3%

16†

402

Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree

$59,990

+4.1%

403

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,740

-1.6%

404

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

$79,220

+1.5%

405

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.9%

16†

406

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

16†

407

Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.9%

16†

408

Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.4%

16†

409

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-0.8%

16†

410

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.4%

16†

411

Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,350

+4.5%

412

Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

16†

413

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential

$36,830

+6.7%

414

Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$52,210

+5.1%

415

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

0.0%

15†

416

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

15†

417

Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree

$66,400

+0.2%

418

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree

$30,720

+4.1%

419

Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.6%

15†

420

Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,110

+3.0%

421

Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

15†

422

Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree

$67,400

+1.3%

423

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,590

+4.3%

424

Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,070

+3.7%

425

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

15†

426

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$63,600

+3.4%

427

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$52,140

+1.7%

428

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree

$61,380

-2.0%

429

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.9%

15†

430

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$79,250

0.0%

431

Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

15†

432

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

15†

433

Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree

$66,680

+1.8%

434

Clergy · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

15†

435

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

15†

436

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

15†

437

Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.5%

15†

438

Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree

$48,790

+3.4%

439

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$69,950

+2.1%

440

Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

15†

441

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

15†

442

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree

$48,030

+4.8%

443

Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree

$61,750

-3.7%

444

Bakers · No formal educational credential

$37,140

+5.6%

445

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,620

-0.1%

446

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,150

+2.4%

447

Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.7%

15†

448

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

15†

449

Tapers · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.1%

15†

450

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential

$36,670

+2.0%

451

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.8%

14†

452

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,780

+2.2%

453

Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential

$28,870

+3.4%

454

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

14†

455

Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree

$60,140

+3.3%

456

Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,310

+3.5%

457

Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.6%

14†

458

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

14†

459

Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree

$58,890

+3.2%

460

Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

$78,030

-0.8%

461

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential

$37,430

+5.4%

462

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

14†

463

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,320

+3.0%

464

Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.3%

14†

465

Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

14†

466

Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

14†

467

Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-10.8%

14†

468

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.4%

14†

469

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

14†

470

Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree

$75,070

-4.2%

471

Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

14†

472

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

14†

473

Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

14†

474

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

$74,330

-5.1%

475

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.7%

14†

476

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential

$36,240

+3.9%

477

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,630

+3.5%

478

Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award

$50,600

+3.4%

479

Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$37,540

+5.6%

480

Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,050

-0.4%

481

Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-6.5%

14†

482

Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.6%

14†

483

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.0%

14†

484

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-24.4%

14†

485

Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

14†

486

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree

$36,850

+1.6%

487

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,550

+4.5%

488

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.5%

13†

489

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$32,110

+0.4%

490

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,860

+2.3%

491

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

13†

492

Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

0.0%

13†

493

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

13†

494

Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.3%

13†

495

Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.0%

13†

496

Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential

$44,960

+3.8%

497

Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

13†

498

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

13†

499

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-18.2%

13†

500

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-8.4%

13†

501

Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

13†

502

Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

13†

503

Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree

$49,000

+3.6%

504

Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.0%

13†

505

Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,070

+1.6%

506

Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

0.0%

13†

507

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential

$30,620

+5.8%

508

Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-6.9%

13†

509

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$69,130

+0.6%

510

Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.1%

13†

511

Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential

$44,020

+3.2%

512

Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.5%

13†

513

Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

13†

514

Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$31,740

+4.1%

515

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential

$58,130

+1.8%

516

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,740

+2.5%

517

Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

13†

518

Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,540

+0.4%

519

Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential

$64,890

-3.5%

520

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$57,560

+1.5%

521

Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.7%

13†

522

Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.3%

13†

523

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,590

+2.4%

524

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

13†

525

Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree

$51,710

+3.3%

526

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

13†

527

Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.4%

13†

528

Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.5%

13†

529

Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.5%

13†

530

Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

13†

531

Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.2%

13†

532

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

13†

533

Editors · Bachelor's degree

$63,440

+0.6%

534

Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

13†

535

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.8%

13†

536

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$33,290

+3.7%

537

Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$29,170

-2.9%

538

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,990

-7.7%

539

Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-1.7%

12†

540

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

12†

541

Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.4%

12†

542

Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent

$52,640

-7.8%

543

Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

12†

544

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

12†

545

Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.5%

12†

546

Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

12†

547

Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree

$49,350

+2.1%

548

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

12†

549

Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

12†

550

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$63,450

-6.5%

551

Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

12†

552

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

12†

553

Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

-9.6%

12†

554

Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

12†

555

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential

—†

+1.4%

12†

556

Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,740

0.0%

557

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

12†

558

Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

12†

559

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential

$46,670

+1.1%

560

Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,350

+3.8%

561

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree

$61,440

-1.8%

562

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.6%

12†

563

Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$39,160

+3.1%

564

Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

12†

565

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

$41,920

+3.6%

566

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

$62,760

-1.6%

567

Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,000

+2.9%

568

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$62,870

-4.2%

569

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,270

0.0%

570

Pipelayers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.1%

12†

571

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential

$56,810

+0.9%

572

Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$61,300

-6.8%

573

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential

$29,350

+3.0%

574

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.7%

12†

575

Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,530

+0.2%

576

Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential

$35,120

-3.4%

577

Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

$62,860

-1.9%

578

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.3%

11†

579

Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

11†

580

Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-3.2%

11†

581

Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.2%

11†

582

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.6%

11†

583

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.0%

11†

584

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.6%

11†

585

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,720

+3.2%

586

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$54,140

-1.8%

587

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.8%

11†

588

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.3%

11†

589

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.8%

11†

590

Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+2.5%

11†

591

Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,430

-0.2%

592

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-14.4%

11†

593

Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.8%

11†

594

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,890

-3.1%

595

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.5%

11†

596

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.6%

11†

597

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.5%

11†

598

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

11†

599

Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$34,240

+3.7%

600

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$29,290

+4.6%

601

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.1%

11†

602

Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.8%

11†

603

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.2%

11†

604

Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$53,850

-2.3%

605

Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential

$29,200

-13.5%

606

Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

11†

607

Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-25.9%

11†

608

Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

11†

609

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

11†

610

Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

10†

611

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-18.1%

10†

612

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.1%

10†

613

Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential

—†

-22.3%

10†

614

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree

—†

-13.7%

10†

615

Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.9%

10†

616

Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree

—†

-2.5%

10†

617

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree

—†

-0.9%

10†

618

Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-14.6%

10†

619

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

10†

620

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$56,430

-16.7%

621

Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

10†

622

Embalmers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.3%

10†

623

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.8%

10†

624

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

10†

625

Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.5%

10†

626

File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.9%

10†

627

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-21.2%

10†

628

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,430

+0.7%

629

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.8%

10†

630

Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-18.9%

10†

631

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.3%

10†

632

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree

$55,650

-7.1%

633

Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.8%

10†

634

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.0%

10†

635

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.5%

10†

636

Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

10†

637

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

10†

638

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-21.1%

10†

639

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,570

-6.8%

640

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,880

-0.9%

641

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.9%

10†

642

Order Clerks · Some college, no degree

—†

-17.2%

10†

643

Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.9%

10†

644

Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.0%

10†

645

Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,680

-12.9%

646

Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree

$38,640

+1.4%

647

Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.6%

10†

648

Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.8%

10†

649

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential

$28,510

-1.5%

650

Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,870

-8.7%

651

Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential

$31,270

+3.0%

652

Dishwashers · No formal educational credential

$29,530

+0.2%

653

Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$37,340

-5.4%

654

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-3.9%

9†

655

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-19.6%

9†

656

Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,780

-8.1%

657

Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.2%

9†

658

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.6%

9†

659

Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.5%

9†

660

Tutors · Some college, no degree

$43,920

+0.6%

661

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

$49,880

-1.6%

662

Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

9†

663

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.4%

9†

664

Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.8%

9†

665

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,060

-3.7%

666

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$34,650

+2.3%

667

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree

$47,570

-2.5%

668

Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential

$35,810

+1.0%

669

Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-7.0%

9†

670

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.2%

9†

671

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.6%

9†

672

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,140

-5.8%

673

New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,280

-13.2%

674

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.0%

9†

675

Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

9†

676

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.9%

8†

677

Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.1%

8†

678

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-26.3%

8†

679

Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential

—†

-0.1%

8†

680

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential

—†

-6.4%

8†

681

Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

$27,700

+2.8%

682

Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree

$45,460

-1.2%

683

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.3%

8†

684

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

8†

685

Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.8%

8†

686

Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,040

+0.5%

687

Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.0%

8†

688

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree

—†

-5.5%

8†

689

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential

—†

+1.2%

8†

690

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,240

-6.6%

691

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.3%

8†

692

Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent

$33,690

-6.7%

693

Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-36.1%

8†

694

Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.9%

8†

695

Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,260

-25.9%

696

Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

7†

697

Telemarketers · No formal educational credential

—†

-22.1%

7†

698

School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.7%

7†

699

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.2%

7†

700

Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

$36,370

-0.1%

701

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential

$31,700

-3.3%

702

Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

7†

703

Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.5%

7†

704

Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential

$35,990

-5.6%

705

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential

—†

-1.0%

7†

706

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.5%

7†

707

Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

7†

708

Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.7%

6†

709

Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

5†

710

Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.7%

5†

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