Best jobs in Jacksonville, NC

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

Search live jobs in Jacksonville, NC How we score
Wages here are local to Jacksonville, NC (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (metro)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
—†
+3.9%
—
600
100†
02
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
—
400
96†
03
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
—†
+49.9%
—
2,300
87†
04
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
—†
+5.4%
—
300
85†
05
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
—†
+2.7%
—
1,000
84†
06
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
83†
07
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011
—†
+4.3%
—
22,200
81†
08
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
—
23,400
76†
09
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
—†
+3.3%
—
2,100
73†
10
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
—†
+28.5%
—
16,000
72†
11
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$120,700
+40.1%
70
29,500
70
12
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
—†
+42.1%
—
4,100
70†
13
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$27,330
+6.1%
1,900
904,300
66
14
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
66†
15
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
—†
+4.2%
—
400
65†
16
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
62†
17
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
—†
+4.4%
—
200
60†
18
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1022
—†
+4.1%
—
200
59†
19
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
58†
20
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$282,050
+2.5%
50
9,600
57
21
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$29,480
-0.5%
2,040
555,800
55
22
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
—†
+2.7%
—
3,300
55†
23
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1029
—†
+0.3%
—
200
54†
24
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
54†
25
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1081
—†
+1.8%
—
300
54†
Showing top 25 of 745 scored occupations — show all 745show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$105,450
+23.2%
51
27
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$33,880
+8.5%
51
28
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,400
+17.0%
51
29
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+18.5%
50†
30
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+17.3%
50†
31
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
50†
32
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.6%
49†
33
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+6.1%
49†
34
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$148,330
+15.2%
48
35
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
47†
36
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
47†
37
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$116,300
+20.4%
47
38
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$26,380
-9.9%
47
39
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$123,110
+15.8%
46
40
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
46†
41
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
45†
42
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
44†
43
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
44†
44
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
—†
+19.2%
44†
45
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$121,420
+14.8%
43
46
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
43†
47
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
43†
48
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
42†
49
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
42†
50
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
$84,750
+4.9%
42
51
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$188,850
+4.1%
41
52
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
41†
53
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$29,580
+14.9%
41
54
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
41†
55
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
40†
56
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$22,900
-13.5%
40
57
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.0%
40†
58
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
40†
59
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$91,100
+4.4%
39
60
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
—†
+13.0%
39†
61
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
39†
62
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+20.0%
38†
63
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
38†
64
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
38†
65
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
38†
66
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
38†
67
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
38†
68
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,780
+22.0%
38
69
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
38†
70
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
37†
71
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.6%
37†
72
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
37†
73
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
37†
74
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
37†
75
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.2%
37†
76
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
36†
77
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$77,400
+16.7%
36
78
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
36†
79
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$28,870
-0.7%
36
80
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
36†
81
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
36†
82
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
35†
83
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
35†
84
Sociologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.6%
35†
85
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
35†
86
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$120,430
+9.6%
35
87
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,980
-5.5%
35
88
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$154,520
+3.8%
34
89
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,330
+3.0%
34
90
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
34†
91
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
34†
92
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.2%
34†
93
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$93,640
+12.5%
34
94
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$100,890
+11.9%
33
95
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
33†
96
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
33†
97
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$124,530
+4.5%
33
98
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$78,300
+15.0%
33
99
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$91,170
+8.8%
33
100
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
33†
101
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$98,920
+8.7%
33
102
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$85,540
+13.8%
33
103
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
33†
104
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
33†
105
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
33†
106
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
33†
107
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
32†
108
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
32†
109
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
32†
110
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,580
+6.0%
32
111
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
32†
112
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,850
+4.6%
32
113
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$95,190
+10.9%
32
114
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.6%
32†
115
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,770
+16.1%
32
116
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
32†
117
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
32†
118
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$52,620
+16.8%
32
119
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
31†
120
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
31†
121
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$89,420
+8.2%
31
122
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.1%
31†
123
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
31†
124
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
31†
125
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
31†
126
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
31†
127
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$98,100
+8.7%
31
128
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,780
+9.1%
31
129
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$33,320
+2.0%
31
130
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
30†
131
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,730
+19.8%
30
132
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
30†
133
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
30†
134
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
30†
135
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
30†
136
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
30†
137
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$48,370
-2.0%
30
138
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
30†
139
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
29†
140
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,190
+10.8%
29
141
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
29†
142
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
29†
143
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
29†
144
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
29†
145
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$97,240
+8.2%
29
146
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.9%
29†
147
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
29†
148
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$107,000
+4.7%
29
149
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$73,740
+4.6%
28
150
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
28†
151
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
28†
152
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
28†
153
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
28†
154
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.6%
28†
155
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$34,620
+1.5%
28
156
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
—†
+9.7%
28†
157
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
28†
158
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
28†
159
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
28†
160
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
28†
161
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,420
+12.5%
28
162
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$105,270
+2.5%
28
163
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
28†
164
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
28†
165
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,120
+6.1%
27
166
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
27†
167
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
27†
168
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
27†
169
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
27†
170
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$79,240
+5.6%
27
171
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.5%
27†
172
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
27†
173
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
27†
174
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
27†
175
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
27†
176
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,730
-6.7%
27
177
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
27†
178
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,730
+6.2%
26
179
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
26†
180
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
26†
181
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
26†
182
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
26†
183
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$82,380
+7.0%
26
184
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
26†
185
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
26†
186
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
26†
187
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$39,830
+7.3%
26
188
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
26†
189
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,460
+12.1%
26
190
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,980
+5.3%
26
191
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
26†
192
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$115,210
+2.1%
25
193
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.1%
25†
194
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.0%
25†
195
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
25†
196
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$54,790
+12.1%
25
197
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
25†
198
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
25†
199
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,640
+4.0%
25
200
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
25†
201
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
25†
202
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$90,070
+5.0%
25
203
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+9.1%
25†
204
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
24†
205
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,470
+9.5%
24
206
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
24†
207
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,330
+11.9%
24
208
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
24†
209
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
24†
210
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$73,920
+5.8%
24
211
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,540
+3.1%
24
212
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
24†
213
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
24†
214
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,660
+4.1%
24
215
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,800
+6.7%
24
216
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
24†
217
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,580
+4.2%
24
218
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
24†
219
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
24†
220
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.4%
24†
221
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,880
+2.3%
23
222
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,470
+2.9%
23
223
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
23†
224
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$107,150
+1.9%
23
225
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
23†
226
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
23†
227
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,570
+8.1%
23
228
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
23†
229
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
23†
230
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,180
+4.2%
23
231
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
23†
232
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$75,400
+6.4%
23
233
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,310
+3.8%
23
234
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
23†
235
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
23†
236
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,710
+6.4%
23
237
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
23†
238
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
23†
239
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$20,300
+8.8%
23
240
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
23†
241
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,610
+3.6%
22
242
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
22†
243
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,380
+3.1%
22
244
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,710
+3.1%
22
245
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
22†
246
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
22†
247
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
22†
248
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$29,110
-1.5%
22
249
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
22†
250
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,400
-5.0%
22
251
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
22†
252
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
21†
253
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
21†
254
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
21†
255
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
21†
256
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,420
+7.3%
21
257
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
21†
258
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
21†
259
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
21†
260
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
21†
261
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
21†
262
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,230
+4.5%
21
263
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
21†
264
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.5%
21†
265
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
21†
266
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$42,910
-5.8%
21
267
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
21†
268
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,700
+5.8%
21
269
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
21†
270
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.0%
21†
271
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$75,360
+3.0%
21
272
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
21†
273
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
21†
274
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,240
+4.0%
21
275
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
21†
276
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,330
+3.1%
21
277
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,970
+6.4%
21
278
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
21†
279
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
21†
280
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
21†
281
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
21†
282
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
21†
283
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$66,520
+3.4%
21
284
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
21†
285
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
21†
286
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$75,890
+4.4%
20
287
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
20†
288
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
20†
289
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$55,470
+7.7%
20
290
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
20†
291
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
20†
292
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$61,360
+6.0%
20
293
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
20†
294
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
20†
295
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
20†
296
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
20†
297
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,130
-0.3%
20
298
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
20†
299
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,870
+3.4%
20
300
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
20†
301
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$31,000
+5.9%
20
302
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,590
-1.6%
20
303
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$85,590
+1.9%
20
304
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,930
+7.1%
20
305
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
20†
306
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
20†
307
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
20†
308
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
20†
309
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
20†
310
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,410
-0.7%
20
311
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
20†
312
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
20†
313
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
19†
314
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
19†
315
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
19†
316
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
19†
317
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
19†
318
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
19†
319
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
19†
320
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
19†
321
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
19†
322
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
19†
323
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
19†
324
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,710
+6.4%
19
325
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
19†
326
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
19†
327
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
19†
328
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.9%
19†
329
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
19†
330
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,050
+4.8%
19
331
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
19†
332
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
19†
333
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,240
+3.4%
19
334
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
19†
335
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,010
+8.7%
19
336
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
19†
337
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
19†
338
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
19†
339
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
19†
340
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$82,340
+1.5%
19
341
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
19†
342
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
19†
343
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$28,630
+0.4%
19
344
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$78,260
-1.5%
19
345
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
19†
346
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,930
+4.3%
19
347
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
19†
348
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
19†
349
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,880
+4.5%
19
350
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
18†
351
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
18†
352
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
18†
353
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
18†
354
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
18†
355
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
18†
356
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
18†
357
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
18†
358
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
18†
359
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
18†
360
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
18†
361
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
18†
362
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,520
+7.6%
18
363
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
18†
364
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
18†
365
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,770
+2.6%
18
366
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
18†
367
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
18†
368
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
18†
369
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,850
+6.4%
18
370
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,280
+0.3%
18
371
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
18†
372
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,100
+6.7%
18
373
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
18†
374
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$64,100
+4.3%
18
375
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
18†
376
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
18†
377
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
18†
378
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,770
+3.7%
18
379
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
18†
380
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
18†
381
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
18†
382
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
18†
383
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
18†
384
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
18†
385
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,560
+3.7%
18
386
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
18†
387
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
18†
388
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
17†
389
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
17†
390
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$55,970
+3.5%
17
391
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
17†
392
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
393
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
17†
394
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$31,320
+4.1%
17
395
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
17†
396
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
17†
397
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
17†
398
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,930
+3.6%
17
399
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,990
+5.6%
17
400
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$23,130
+6.3%
17
401
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
17†
402
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
17†
403
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
404
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.1%
17†
405
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
17†
406
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$62,350
+3.8%
17
407
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,060
+3.6%
17
408
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,440
+6.3%
17
409
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$73,710
+1.8%
17
410
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
17†
411
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
17†
412
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
17†
413
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$79,690
-4.2%
17
414
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
17†
415
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
17†
416
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
17†
417
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
17†
418
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
17†
419
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
17†
420
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$47,530
+5.9%
17
421
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$50,000
-0.1%
17
422
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
17†
423
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
17†
424
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
17†
425
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
17†
426
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
17†
427
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
16†
428
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
16†
429
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
16†
430
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
16†
431
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
16†
432
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,620
+3.5%
16
433
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
16†
434
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
16†
435
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,160
+3.7%
16
436
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$47,720
+3.3%
16
437
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
16†
438
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
16†
439
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.4%
16†
440
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
16†
441
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$52,730
+4.6%
16
442
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$76,210
+0.6%
16
443
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
16†
444
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
16†
445
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
16†
446
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
16†
447
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
16†
448
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$32,920
+6.7%
16
449
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$35,090
+3.2%
16
450
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
16†
451
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
16†
452
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.8%
16†
453
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$56,660
-3.5%
16
454
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,820
+1.2%
16
455
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
16†
456
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
16†
457
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
16†
458
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
16†
459
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
16†
460
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,400
+4.5%
16
461
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
16†
462
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$59,910
+1.3%
16
463
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$62,940
+0.7%
16
464
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
15†
465
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,760
+2.4%
15
466
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
15†
467
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
15†
468
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,840
+5.6%
15
469
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
15†
470
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$30,420
+6.4%
15
471
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
15†
472
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
15†
473
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
15†
474
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
15†
475
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$42,820
+5.3%
15
476
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$46,800
+4.8%
15
477
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
15†
478
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
479
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
15†
480
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
15†
481
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,710
+2.4%
15
482
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
15†
483
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
15†
484
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,180
+5.2%
15
485
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.3%
15†
486
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
15†
487
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
15†
488
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
15†
489
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
15†
490
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
15†
491
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
15†
492
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,700
+4.1%
15
493
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
494
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
15†
495
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$67,530
-4.2%
15
496
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$57,920
+1.7%
15
497
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
15†
498
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
15†
499
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$51,630
+0.2%
15
500
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,690
-0.1%
15
501
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
15†
502
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$49,660
+1.7%
15
503
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
15†
504
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,180
+3.0%
15
505
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$38,400
+3.8%
15
506
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$33,820
+2.0%
15
507
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
15†
508
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
509
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
15†
510
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
511
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
15†
512
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
15†
513
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
15†
514
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
14†
515
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
14†
516
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
517
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
14†
518
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$30,420
+5.6%
14
519
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
14†
520
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,120
-6.5%
14
521
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,900
+2.9%
14
522
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$58,230
+2.1%
14
523
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,140
+4.9%
14
524
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,160
+5.7%
14
525
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
14†
526
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
14†
527
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$26,830
+6.4%
14
528
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,550
+4.5%
14
529
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
14†
530
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
14†
531
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
14†
532
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
14†
533
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
14†
534
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
14†
535
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
14†
536
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
14†
537
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
14†
538
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,640
+2.3%
14
539
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
14†
540
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
14†
541
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
14†
542
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,110
+3.5%
14
543
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
14†
544
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
14†
545
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
14†
546
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
14†
547
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.1%
14†
548
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
14†
549
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
14†
550
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
14†
551
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,900
-3.4%
14
552
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
14†
553
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
14†
554
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,600
0.0%
13
555
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,670
-0.8%
13
556
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,360
-1.6%
13
557
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
13†
558
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
13†
559
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
13†
560
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
13†
561
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,680
+2.4%
13
562
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,700
+1.0%
13
563
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
13†
564
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
565
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$27,890
+3.9%
13
566
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$49,770
-3.7%
13
567
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,320
-4.2%
13
568
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$26,260
+3.4%
13
569
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
13†
570
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
13†
571
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,480
0.0%
13
572
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$53,660
-1.8%
13
573
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
13†
574
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
13†
575
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
13†
576
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
13†
577
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
13†
578
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$44,030
+1.5%
13
579
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$51,460
+1.7%
13
580
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,130
-3.5%
13
581
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,790
0.0%
13
582
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$27,600
+3.1%
13
583
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
13†
584
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
12†
585
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
12†
586
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
12†
587
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
12†
588
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,440
+3.7%
12
589
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.7%
12†
590
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,940
-0.2%
12
591
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$31,460
+3.0%
12
592
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
12†
593
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
12†
594
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
12†
595
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$31,130
+1.6%
12
596
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$23,560
-1.5%
12
597
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,700
+1.6%
12
598
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
12†
599
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,960
+2.5%
12
600
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$46,020
+1.8%
12
601
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
12†
602
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
12†
603
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
12†
604
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
12†
605
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
12†
606
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
12†
607
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
12†
608
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
12†
609
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$40,230
+1.1%
12
610
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
12†
611
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
12†
612
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$47,370
+1.4%
12
613
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,500
0.0%
12
614
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
12†
615
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
12†
616
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
12†
617
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
12†
618
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,730
+0.4%
12
619
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
12†
620
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
12†
621
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
12†
622
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
12†
623
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
12†
624
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
11†
625
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,440
-7.8%
11
626
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
11†
627
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.2%
11†
628
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
11†
629
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.8%
11†
630
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
11†
631
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
11†
632
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-6.8%
11†
633
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
11†
634
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
11†
635
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
11†
636
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,630
-8.7%
11
637
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.1%
11†
638
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-24.4%
11†
639
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
11†
640
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
11†
641
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
11†
642
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,310
-2.9%
11
643
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
11†
644
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
11†
645
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
11†
646
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
11†
647
Tapers · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.1%
11†
648
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
11†
649
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
11†
650
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
11†
651
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,530
-7.7%
11
652
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.3%
11†
653
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,740
+2.3%
11
654
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
11†
655
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
11†
656
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
11†
657
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,070
-5.1%
11
658
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.2%
11†
659
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,410
-1.8%
11
660
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
11†
661
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
11†
662
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,280
+3.2%
11
663
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.1%
11†
664
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
11†
665
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$40,290
+0.6%
11
666
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$43,710
+1.0%
11
667
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
11†
668
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
10†
669
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
10†
670
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
10†
671
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
—†
-12.4%
10†
672
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,990
-0.4%
10
673
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
10†
674
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
10†
675
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$27,810
+0.2%
10
676
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
10†
677
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.7%
10†
678
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,440
-0.9%
10
679
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
10†
680
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
10†
681
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$47,690
-13.7%
10
682
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
10†
683
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.9%
10†
684
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
10†
685
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
10†
686
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.3%
10†
687
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$44,980
-7.1%
10
688
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
10†
689
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.1%
10†
690
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
10†
691
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$44,000
-4.1%
10
692
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
10†
693
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$46,410
-2.5%
10
694
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-27.5%
10†
695
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
10†
696
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
10†
697
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
10†
698
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,700
-16.7%
9
699
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,650
+0.5%
9
700
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
9†
701
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
9†
702
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
9†
703
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
9†
704
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
9†
705
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
9†
706
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$37,020
+0.9%
9
707
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,830
-12.9%
9
708
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,510
-2.3%
9
709
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
9†
710
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
9†
711
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
9†
712
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
9†
713
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
9†
714
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
9†
715
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
9†
716
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
9†
717
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
9†
718
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
9†
719
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.1%
9†
720
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.0%
9†
721
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
9†
722
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,670
-3.7%
9
723
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
9†
724
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
9†
725
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
9†
726
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
9†
727
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-7.0%
9†
728
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
9†
729
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
9†
730
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.7%
9†
731
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
8†
732
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,660
+0.2%
8
733
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,760
-11.6%
8
734
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
8†
735
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,030
-5.8%
8
736
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
8†
737
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,360
-10.5%
8
738
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,840
-25.9%
8
739
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
8†
740
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
8†
741
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
8†
742
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$28,930
-5.4%
8
743
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
8†
744
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
7†
745
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$30,240
-1.0%
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