Best jobs in Jackson, TN

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

Search live jobs in Jackson, TN How we score
Wages here are local to Jackson, TN (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)
How Jackson, TN pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$31,120 vs $35,800 · -13.1%
$108,260 vs $132,300 · -18.2%
−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
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
—†
+4.1%
—
600
100†
02
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$31,120
+17.0%
2,280
765,800
78
03
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
—
400
77†
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$108,260
+40.1%
410
29,500
76
05
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
—
23,400
74†
06
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
—†
+28.5%
—
16,000
67†
07
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$26,360
+6.1%
2,370
904,300
67
08
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
—†
+3.9%
—
600
64†
09
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
—†
+4.4%
—
200
59†
10
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$412,460
+3.3%
160
2,100
57
11
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
57†
12
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
—†
+1.2%
—
600
56†
13
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
—†
+3.2%
—
1,300
56†
14
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
55†
15
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$30,990
-0.5%
2,390
555,800
52
16
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential · 53-7062
$36,710
+1.5%
2,410
384,300
52
17
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
51†
18
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$100,770
+23.2%
300
62,100
50
19
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$75,610
+4.9%
1,930
189,100
50
20
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
49†
21
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$34,410
+8.5%
1,470
472,300
48
22
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award · 53-3032
$55,160
+4.0%
1,870
237,600
46
23
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
—†
+17.3%
—
27,400
46†
24
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree · 13-2061
—†
+18.5%
—
5,700
46†
25
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
—†
+5.4%
—
300
44†
Showing top 25 of 730 scored occupations — show all 730show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
44†
27
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+6.1%
43†
28
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$98,040
+4.4%
43
29
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
—†
+19.2%
43†
30
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
43†
31
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.3%
43†
32
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,260
+16.1%
42
33
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$104,600
+20.4%
42
34
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$27,690
-9.9%
42
35
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,090
+14.8%
42
36
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
42†
37
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$60,980
+22.0%
40
38
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
40†
39
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,280
+15.2%
40
40
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
39†
41
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$96,540
+15.8%
38
42
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,490
+14.9%
38
43
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,340
-0.1%
37
44
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
37†
45
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$46,520
+16.8%
36
46
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$190,970
+8.6%
36
47
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
36†
48
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,930
+20.0%
36
49
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.6%
36†
50
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
35†
51
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
35†
52
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
35†
53
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$245,880
+2.5%
35
54
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
34†
55
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
33†
56
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
33†
57
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,620
+19.8%
33
58
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
33†
59
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
33†
60
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
33†
61
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$82,000
+15.0%
33
62
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$201,090
+4.3%
32
63
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
32†
64
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$50,220
+16.7%
32
65
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
32†
66
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
31†
67
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$87,360
+13.8%
31
68
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$110,570
+11.9%
31
69
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
31†
70
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,280
+12.5%
31
71
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
31†
72
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
31†
73
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,080
+3.8%
30
74
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$94,060
+11.0%
30
75
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
30†
76
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
30†
77
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,360
+9.5%
30
78
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
30†
79
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
30†
80
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
30†
81
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$82,000
+13.0%
30
82
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
29†
83
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
29†
84
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,610
+10.9%
29
85
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
29†
86
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
29†
87
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,100
+4.2%
29
88
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
29†
89
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
29†
90
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
29†
91
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,900
+2.3%
29
92
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
28†
93
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,750
-6.7%
28
94
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,460
+12.5%
28
95
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
28†
96
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
28†
97
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,660
+6.0%
28
98
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
28†
99
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,660
+7.3%
28
100
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$74,020
+12.8%
27
101
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$134,810
+4.7%
27
102
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$44,610
+7.3%
27
103
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$97,070
+8.7%
27
104
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
27†
105
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
27†
106
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,680
-5.5%
27
107
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
27†
108
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
27†
109
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
27†
110
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$65,310
+12.1%
27
111
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$140,540
+4.6%
27
112
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,270
-0.3%
26
113
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
26†
114
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
26†
115
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$121,910
+6.6%
26
116
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$20,490
-0.7%
26
117
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
26†
118
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,290
+9.1%
26
119
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$71,980
+4.6%
26
120
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
26†
121
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,770
+4.1%
26
122
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$33,900
+2.0%
26
123
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$80,790
+8.8%
25
124
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,260
+11.9%
25
125
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
25†
126
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
25†
127
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$49,870
+10.8%
25
128
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,560
+6.9%
25
129
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$77,790
+8.7%
25
130
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$52,880
+12.6%
25
131
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
25†
132
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
25†
133
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
25†
134
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$48,600
+12.6%
25
135
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$81,450
+5.6%
24
136
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
24†
137
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
24†
138
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
24†
139
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
24†
140
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
24†
141
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
24†
142
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,890
+5.3%
24
143
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
24†
144
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,550
+1.2%
24
145
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,890
+12.1%
24
146
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
24†
147
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
24†
148
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$139,040
+3.8%
24
149
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$63,430
+6.2%
24
150
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
24†
151
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,670
+2.6%
23
152
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
23†
153
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
23†
154
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,190
+7.2%
23
155
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
23†
156
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$72,090
+8.2%
23
157
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
23†
158
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+9.1%
23†
159
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,150
+8.1%
23
160
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,840
+4.5%
23
161
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.5%
22†
162
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
22†
163
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$115,320
+5.0%
22
164
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,310
+10.4%
22
165
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.5%
22†
166
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
22†
167
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,720
-1.6%
22
168
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,900
+4.6%
22
169
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
22†
170
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
22†
171
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$60,420
+9.6%
22
172
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,310
+8.8%
22
173
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$51,470
-2.0%
22
174
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,480
+11.0%
22
175
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$82,750
+7.0%
22
176
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
22†
177
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,860
+3.1%
22
178
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
22†
179
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,910
+4.2%
21
180
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$45,240
-5.8%
21
181
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
21†
182
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
21†
183
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$54,520
+7.7%
21
184
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
21†
185
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
21†
186
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$88,690
+6.4%
21
187
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
21†
188
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,940
+6.6%
21
189
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$123,840
+1.9%
21
190
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,130
+6.1%
21
191
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
21†
192
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$52,880
+5.8%
21
193
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
21†
194
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
21†
195
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$93,070
+5.0%
20
196
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$57,790
+6.7%
20
197
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,500
+0.5%
20
198
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$29,190
-1.5%
20
199
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
20†
200
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
20†
201
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
20†
202
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,280
+3.6%
20
203
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,280
+7.1%
20
204
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
20†
205
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,090
+3.8%
20
206
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,740
+10.0%
20
207
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
20†
208
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.0%
20†
209
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
20†
210
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,900
-5.0%
20
211
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
19†
212
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,090
+6.4%
19
213
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
19†
214
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$37,170
+9.7%
19
215
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
19†
216
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$81,600
+5.7%
19
217
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,560
+0.3%
19
218
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
19†
219
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
19†
220
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
19†
221
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,720
+3.7%
19
222
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,320
+3.1%
19
223
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
19†
224
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
19†
225
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
19†
226
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,460
+2.2%
19
227
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,540
+3.1%
19
228
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$38,570
+1.1%
19
229
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,590
+6.4%
19
230
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,150
+7.1%
19
231
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,380
+6.4%
18
232
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
18†
233
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
18†
234
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
18†
235
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
18†
236
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
18†
237
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
18†
238
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.3%
18†
239
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
18†
240
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
18†
241
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
18†
242
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$24,850
+6.3%
18
243
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
18†
244
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
18†
245
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,840
+8.7%
18
246
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
18†
247
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
18†
248
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,620
+4.5%
18
249
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,700
-1.6%
18
250
Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.9%
18†
251
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
17†
252
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
17†
253
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
17†
254
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
17†
255
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,820
+6.4%
17
256
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
17†
257
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
17†
258
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
17†
259
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.4%
17†
260
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
17†
261
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,320
-7.7%
17
262
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
17†
263
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
17†
264
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.2%
17†
265
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,310
+3.7%
17
266
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
17†
267
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
17†
268
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
17†
269
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,830
+5.8%
17
270
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
17†
271
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$36,660
+7.7%
17
272
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
17†
273
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,620
+4.3%
17
274
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
17†
275
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
16†
276
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
16†
277
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.6%
16†
278
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
16†
279
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
16†
280
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
16†
281
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$35,110
+2.0%
16
282
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$22,030
+5.9%
16
283
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
16†
284
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,910
0.0%
16
285
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,950
+4.5%
16
286
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
16†
287
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,800
+3.6%
16
288
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
16†
289
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$37,700
+6.4%
16
290
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
16†
291
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,300
+2.9%
16
292
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$99,180
+2.1%
16
293
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$62,770
+3.0%
16
294
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
16†
295
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
16†
296
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$81,510
+3.9%
16
297
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
16†
298
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
16†
299
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
16†
300
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
16†
301
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$53,960
+3.4%
16
302
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
16†
303
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
16†
304
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
16†
305
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
16†
306
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
16†
307
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,240
+3.6%
16
308
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
16†
309
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
16†
310
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
16†
311
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
16†
312
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$29,320
+0.4%
16
313
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$38,620
+5.5%
16
314
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
16†
315
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
16†
316
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
16†
317
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,430
+6.7%
16
318
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
16†
319
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
16†
320
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
16†
321
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
16†
322
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$68,390
+4.4%
16
323
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$58,620
+5.5%
16
324
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
15†
325
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.8%
15†
326
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
327
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
15†
328
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,890
+4.5%
15
329
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
15†
330
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
15†
331
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
15†
332
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
15†
333
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,960
+0.4%
15
334
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
15†
335
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
15†
336
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
15†
337
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$26,970
-3.4%
15
338
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
15†
339
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
15†
340
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
15†
341
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
15†
342
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
15†
343
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
15†
344
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$47,830
+3.3%
15
345
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
15†
346
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
15†
347
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
15†
348
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
15†
349
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
15†
350
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,370
+5.6%
15
351
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,550
+5.0%
15
352
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$55,400
+3.5%
15
353
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
15†
354
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$34,630
+5.6%
15
355
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
356
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
15†
357
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
15†
358
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
15†
359
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,090
+4.5%
15
360
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$81,530
+1.9%
15
361
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
15†
362
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,150
+5.3%
15
363
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$59,810
+3.0%
15
364
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$85,910
-1.5%
15
365
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$29,550
+6.7%
15
366
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
367
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$34,560
+3.9%
14
368
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
14†
369
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
14†
370
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
14†
371
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
14†
372
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,670
-5.4%
14
373
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$55,860
-2.0%
14
374
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$52,580
+4.8%
14
375
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$32,180
+5.4%
14
376
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
14†
377
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
14†
378
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
379
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
14†
380
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
14†
381
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
14†
382
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$54,250
+4.6%
14
383
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
14†
384
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
14†
385
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
14†
386
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,180
+5.1%
14
387
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$64,050
+3.8%
14
388
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
14†
389
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
14†
390
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
391
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,690
+2.4%
14
392
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$31,410
+6.7%
14
393
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
14†
394
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,180
+3.6%
14
395
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
14†
396
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
14†
397
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
14†
398
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
14†
399
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
14†
400
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$62,420
+1.7%
14
401
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
14†
402
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
14†
403
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
14†
404
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
13†
405
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
13†
406
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
13†
407
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
13†
408
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,650
+4.9%
13
409
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
13†
410
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
13†
411
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,410
+4.9%
13
412
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
13†
413
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
13†
414
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$35,980
+4.1%
13
415
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
13†
416
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
13†
417
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
13†
418
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,140
+3.4%
13
419
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
13†
420
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$46,200
+4.8%
13
421
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
13†
422
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$37,360
+3.2%
13
423
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
13†
424
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
13†
425
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
13†
426
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
13†
427
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$77,200
+1.7%
13
428
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
13†
429
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$45,800
+4.6%
13
430
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,390
+3.7%
13
431
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,860
+3.1%
13
432
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,950
+2.4%
13
433
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
13†
434
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
13†
435
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$61,500
+1.7%
13
436
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,410
+3.0%
13
437
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
13†
438
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
13†
439
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,130
+3.6%
12
440
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
12†
441
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
12†
442
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
12†
443
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
12†
444
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,780
+3.0%
12
445
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
12†
446
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,750
+3.4%
12
447
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
12†
448
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,910
-1.8%
12
449
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,000
+1.7%
12
450
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
12†
451
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
12†
452
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,900
-6.3%
12
453
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
12†
454
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,450
+3.5%
12
455
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
12†
456
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
12†
457
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
12†
458
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
12†
459
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
12†
460
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,250
+3.0%
12
461
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,550
+4.1%
12
462
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,010
+2.6%
12
463
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
12†
464
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$42,840
+3.8%
12
465
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
12†
466
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,300
+2.4%
12
467
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$27,280
+3.4%
12
468
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
12†
469
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,350
+1.8%
12
470
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
12†
471
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
12†
472
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$67,670
+1.3%
12
473
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
12†
474
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
12†
475
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
12†
476
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
12†
477
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
12†
478
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
12†
479
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
12†
480
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
12†
481
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
12†
482
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,410
+3.7%
11
483
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
11†
484
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
11†
485
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
11†
486
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
11†
487
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
11†
488
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
11†
489
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,540
-2.9%
11
490
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
11†
491
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
11†
492
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,210
+3.8%
11
493
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$77,900
-4.2%
11
494
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,070
+3.2%
11
495
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
11†
496
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
11†
497
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
11†
498
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
11†
499
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$26,430
-13.5%
11
500
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
11†
501
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
11†
502
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
11†
503
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,560
+2.3%
11
504
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
11†
505
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,860
0.0%
11
506
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,590
+0.2%
11
507
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,610
-0.7%
11
508
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
11†
509
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$43,730
+1.8%
11
510
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,480
+2.9%
11
511
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
11†
512
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
11†
513
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
11†
514
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,010
+2.5%
11
515
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$36,300
+3.9%
11
516
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$57,560
+1.7%
11
517
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,010
-3.5%
11
518
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
11†
519
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$60,010
+1.8%
11
520
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,270
+2.1%
11
521
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,380
0.0%
11
522
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
10†
523
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
10†
524
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,480
-4.2%
10
525
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$69,380
-4.2%
10
526
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
10†
527
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
10†
528
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
10†
529
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,340
0.0%
10
530
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
10†
531
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
10†
532
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$27,950
+3.0%
10
533
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$29,300
-1.5%
10
534
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
10†
535
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,250
+1.2%
10
536
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
10†
537
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,770
+1.6%
10
538
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
10†
539
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
10†
540
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
10†
541
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,950
-0.8%
10
542
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$48,530
-3.7%
10
543
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$63,440
+0.7%
10
544
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$48,040
+2.1%
10
545
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
10†
546
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
10†
547
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
10†
548
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,340
-8.9%
10
549
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
10†
550
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,300
-5.1%
10
551
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
10†
552
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
10†
553
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,320
+2.0%
10
554
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,090
-0.4%
10
555
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
10†
556
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
10†
557
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,920
+2.3%
10
558
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
10†
559
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
9†
560
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
9†
561
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
9†
562
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,930
-11.6%
9
563
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,750
-1.6%
9
564
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
9†
565
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
9†
566
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
9†
567
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
9†
568
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,160
-3.1%
9
569
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$50,050
+0.9%
9
570
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
9†
571
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
9†
572
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
9†
573
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
9†
574
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,680
+0.6%
9
575
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.4%
9†
576
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$64,290
-3.5%
9
577
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
9†
578
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,150
-12.1%
9
579
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
9†
580
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,240
-10.8%
9
581
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
9†
582
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$48,970
+0.2%
9
583
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
9†
584
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$59,960
-1.6%
9
585
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,110
+0.7%
9
586
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
9†
587
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,720
-0.9%
9
588
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$59,120
-1.8%
9
589
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,160
+1.0%
9
590
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,890
-2.8%
9
591
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,490
-16.3%
8
592
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,900
-8.3%
8
593
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
8†
594
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$52,370
-1.8%
8
595
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,770
-7.8%
8
596
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$52,110
-1.6%
8
597
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
8†
598
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
8†
599
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$40,190
+1.4%
8
600
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
8†
601
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
8†
602
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$38,150
+1.5%
8
603
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
8†
604
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
8†
605
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
8†
606
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
8†
607
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,180
-2.5%
8
608
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,670
0.0%
8
609
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
8†
610
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$23,400
+1.6%
8
611
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
8†
612
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,450
-0.8%
8
613
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$38,840
+1.0%
8
614
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
8†
615
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,600
-12.9%
8
616
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
8†
617
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,610
-6.8%
8
618
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
8†
619
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
8†
620
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
8†
621
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$29,630
+0.2%
8
622
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$56,450
-1.9%
8
623
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
8†
624
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,070
-6.5%
8
625
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
8†
626
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
627
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.2%
8†
628
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
8†
629
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
8†
630
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
7†
631
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
7†
632
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
7†
633
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
7†
634
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$46,160
-7.1%
7
635
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
7†
636
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,450
-10.7%
7
637
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
7†
638
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
7†
639
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
7†
640
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.3%
7†
641
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
7†
642
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
7†
643
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
7†
644
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
7†
645
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
7†
646
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
7†
647
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
7†
648
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
7†
649
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.1%
7†
650
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
7†
651
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
7†
652
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,820
-16.7%
7
653
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,840
-0.5%
7
654
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
7†
655
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,360
-8.1%
7
656
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
7†
657
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,850
-0.6%
7
658
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,610
-5.8%
7
659
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
7†
660
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,220
-7.8%
7
661
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.1%
7†
662
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
—†
-12.4%
7†
663
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$37,400
+0.6%
7
664
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,680
-4.9%
7
665
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,890
-2.3%
7
666
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
7†
667
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
7†
668
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,480
+0.2%
7
669
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
7†
670
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,870
-12.0%
7
671
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,030
-15.9%
7
672
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.4%
7†
673
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.3%
7†
674
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
6†
675
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
6†
676
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,400
-3.8%
6
677
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,810
-3.7%
6
678
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
6†
679
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
6†
680
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
6†
681
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
6†
682
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,220
-13.6%
6
683
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.1%
6†
684
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,350
-9.0%
6
685
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.7%
6†
686
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
6†
687
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
6†
688
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,240
-10.5%
6
689
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
6†
690
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-6.8%
6†
691
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
6†
692
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
6†
693
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
6†
694
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.1%
6†
695
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
6†
696
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
6†
697
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
6†
698
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,270
-25.9%
6
699
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
6†
700
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
6†
701
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
6†
702
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,250
-8.7%
6
703
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
6†
704
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
6†
705
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$37,380
-10.8%
6
706
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$34,380
-17.2%
6
707
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
6†
708
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
6†
709
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
5†
710
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
5†
711
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
5†
712
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
5†
713
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
5†
714
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
5†
715
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
5†
716
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
5†
717
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
5†
718
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$31,140
-1.0%
5
719
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
5†
720
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
5†
721
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,990
-9.5%
5
722
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
5†
723
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
5†
724
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
5†
725
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
5†
726
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
5†
727
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
4†
728
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
4†
729
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
4†
730
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.7%
3†
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