Best jobs in Jefferson City, MO

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

Search live jobs in Jefferson City, MO How we score
Wages here are local to Jefferson City, MO (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 Jefferson City, MO pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$128,710 vs $132,300 · -2.7%
$31,830 vs $35,800 · -11.1%
$76,170 vs $105,770 · -28.0%
−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
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
100†
02
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
—†
+4.1%
—
600
78†
03
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
—†
+49.9%
—
2,300
78†
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$128,710
+40.1%
130
29,500
60
05
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$31,830
+17.0%
1,170
765,800
57
06
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$76,170
+4.4%
2,280
308,700
56
07
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
—†
+2.7%
—
1,000
55†
08
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$85,010
+4.9%
1,910
189,100
49
09
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$80,220
+33.5%
120
23,400
48
10
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$34,980
+8.5%
1,430
472,300
46
11
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
45†
12
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
—†
+4.4%
—
200
43†
13
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
42†
14
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$85,260
+28.5%
80
16,000
42
15
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$29,420
-9.9%
1,650
542,600
41
16
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$94,900
+23.2%
240
62,100
40
17
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$30,400
-0.5%
1,540
555,800
40
18
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
—†
+15.8%
—
115,200
39†
19
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
39†
20
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent · 43-6014
$40,980
-1.6%
1,880
202,800
39
21
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
38†
22
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$29,580
+6.1%
520
904,300
37
23
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$135,340
+20.4%
40
12,000
36
24
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent · 43-9061
$39,640
-6.7%
1,600
282,400
36
25
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
—†
+4.2%
—
400
35†
Showing top 25 of 732 scored occupations — show all 732show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
—†
+19.2%
35†
27
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$123,340
+14.8%
35
28
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$127,330
+15.2%
34
29
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+20.0%
34†
30
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,990
-5.5%
33
31
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+19.8%
33†
32
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$282,050
+6.1%
33
33
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$34,670
+14.9%
33
34
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
33†
35
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$64,040
+4.6%
32
36
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
32†
37
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,250
+22.0%
32
38
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.3%
32†
39
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
30†
40
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
30†
41
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,400
+1.5%
30
42
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,860
+4.0%
30
43
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$34,540
+2.0%
30
44
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
—†
+13.0%
30†
45
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
29†
46
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$93,100
+4.5%
29
47
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
29†
48
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$64,850
+18.5%
28
49
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,030
+17.3%
28
50
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
28†
51
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
28†
52
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
27†
53
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
27†
54
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$47,480
+16.8%
27
55
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,320
+3.8%
27
56
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,630
+9.5%
26
57
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$72,430
+8.8%
26
58
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
26†
59
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,380
+3.5%
26
60
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
26†
61
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.3%
26†
62
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$28,600
-13.5%
26
63
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,960
+16.1%
26
64
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$30,280
-0.7%
26
65
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$58,220
+7.3%
26
66
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$83,740
+15.0%
26
67
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.6%
25†
68
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
25†
69
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$95,110
+13.8%
25
70
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$48,870
+16.7%
25
71
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
25†
72
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
25†
73
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
25†
74
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,260
+12.5%
25
75
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$116,670
+11.2%
24
76
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$208,630
+4.1%
24
77
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
24†
78
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$224,100
+2.7%
24
79
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,100
-0.1%
24
80
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$220,460
+2.5%
24
81
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,420
+10.8%
24
82
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$79,980
+5.6%
23
83
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
23†
84
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$82,800
+8.2%
23
85
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
23†
86
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,420
+6.2%
23
87
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
23†
88
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,070
+10.9%
23
89
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
23†
90
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,480
+5.3%
22
91
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
22†
92
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
22†
93
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,670
+12.5%
22
94
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
22†
95
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
22†
96
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$84,920
+11.0%
22
97
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,000
+6.0%
22
98
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$80,480
+11.9%
22
99
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$93,320
+4.1%
22
100
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
22†
101
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$77,500
+12.1%
22
102
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
22†
103
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,260
+8.7%
21
104
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
21†
105
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
21†
106
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
21†
107
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
21†
108
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
21†
109
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
21†
110
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
21†
111
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,230
+9.6%
21
112
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$118,540
+6.6%
21
113
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
21†
114
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
21†
115
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
20†
116
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,080
+2.3%
20
117
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
20†
118
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,670
+11.9%
20
119
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,860
+3.1%
20
120
Statisticians · Master's degree
$59,590
+8.5%
20
121
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
20†
122
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$160,470
+3.8%
20
123
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$121,840
+4.7%
20
124
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,720
+6.6%
20
125
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
20†
126
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$89,120
+9.1%
20
127
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
20†
128
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
20†
129
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,280
+12.1%
20
130
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
20†
131
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,460
+6.7%
19
132
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
19†
133
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,070
+3.6%
19
134
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
19†
135
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
19†
136
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
19†
137
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$97,560
+8.7%
19
138
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
19†
139
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$77,490
+8.7%
19
140
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,620
-7.8%
19
141
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.0%
19†
142
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$75,620
+10.0%
19
143
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
19†
144
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.5%
19†
145
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
19†
146
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,030
+4.5%
19
147
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,190
+4.6%
19
148
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$46,040
+3.0%
19
149
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$77,980
+5.0%
19
150
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,790
+7.3%
19
151
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
19†
152
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,520
-0.3%
19
153
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
18†
154
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
18†
155
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,180
+8.1%
18
156
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$92,550
+7.2%
18
157
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,140
+3.6%
18
158
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
18†
159
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
18†
160
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
18†
161
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
18†
162
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.1%
18†
163
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,400
+11.3%
18
164
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
18†
165
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
18†
166
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
18†
167
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$50,950
-1.6%
18
168
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
18†
169
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
170
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$113,090
+4.3%
17
171
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,850
+5.0%
17
172
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
17†
173
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,010
+4.2%
17
174
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,840
+2.9%
17
175
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$45,180
-5.8%
17
176
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$85,290
+7.0%
17
177
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
17†
178
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,250
+3.1%
17
179
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$61,260
+5.8%
17
180
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
17†
181
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
17†
182
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,450
+8.8%
17
183
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
17†
184
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
17†
185
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
17†
186
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$60,450
+9.5%
17
187
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,990
+6.1%
17
188
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
17†
189
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
17†
190
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$50,170
+9.7%
17
191
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
17†
192
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$51,710
+3.4%
16
193
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
16†
194
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
16†
195
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$67,810
+6.4%
16
196
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
16†
197
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
16†
198
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
16†
199
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$47,960
-2.0%
16
200
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$28,630
+5.9%
16
201
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
16†
202
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,060
+1.2%
16
203
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$88,960
+4.6%
16
204
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
16†
205
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$61,000
+7.7%
16
206
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,890
+1.9%
16
207
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.9%
16†
208
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
16†
209
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,570
+4.8%
15
210
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
211
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
15†
212
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
15†
213
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,340
+2.6%
15
214
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,860
+3.1%
15
215
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,560
+4.5%
15
216
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
15†
217
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,500
+2.4%
15
218
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
15†
219
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$59,760
+4.4%
15
220
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
15†
221
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$28,950
+6.3%
15
222
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$92,550
+5.0%
15
223
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
15†
224
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,110
+6.4%
15
225
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
15†
226
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$40,100
+9.1%
15
227
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
15†
228
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
15†
229
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,410
+6.4%
15
230
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
15†
231
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
15†
232
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,090
+6.4%
15
233
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
15†
234
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.1%
15†
235
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
15†
236
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
15†
237
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
15†
238
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
15†
239
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.3%
15†
240
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
15†
241
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$55,520
+3.5%
15
242
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,010
+0.3%
15
243
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
15†
244
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$37,840
+6.4%
14
245
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,250
+3.7%
14
246
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$59,820
+5.9%
14
247
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,920
+8.7%
14
248
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$70,780
+5.7%
14
249
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$64,060
+3.0%
14†
250
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$29,160
-3.3%
14
251
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
14†
252
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
14†
253
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,300
+4.5%
14
254
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
14†
255
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,540
+7.1%
14
256
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
14†
257
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
14†
258
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
14†
259
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,580
+2.2%
14
260
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$35,500
-1.5%
14
261
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
14†
262
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
14†
263
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
14†
264
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,680
+3.7%
14
265
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,840
+5.8%
14
266
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
14†
267
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
14†
268
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$94,600
+3.8%
14
269
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
14†
270
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
14†
271
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,940
-5.0%
14
272
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,430
+0.4%
14
273
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
14†
274
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
13†
275
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
13†
276
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
13†
277
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$54,160
+4.5%
13
278
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$75,040
+3.3%
13
279
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.5%
13†
280
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$56,940
-3.7%
13
281
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.4%
13†
282
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
13†
283
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$72,740
+4.3%
13
284
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
13†
285
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
13†
286
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
13†
287
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.6%
13†
288
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
13†
289
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
13†
290
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
13†
291
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$35,030
+6.7%
13
292
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
13†
293
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$71,550
+5.3%
13
294
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
13†
295
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
13†
296
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
13†
297
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,240
+1.0%
13
298
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
13†
299
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
13†
300
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$62,920
+5.7%
13
301
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,920
+4.2%
13
302
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
13†
303
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.5%
13†
304
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
13†
305
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
13†
306
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
13†
307
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$62,490
+5.5%
13
308
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
13†
309
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,740
-7.8%
13
310
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
13†
311
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,990
+4.5%
13
312
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,720
+6.7%
13
313
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
13†
314
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
13†
315
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.8%
13†
316
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
13†
317
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
13†
318
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$56,310
+3.4%
13
319
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$64,430
+1.7%
13
320
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$96,830
+1.7%
13
321
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,510
0.0%
13
322
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
12†
323
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$29,740
+0.4%
12
324
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$36,750
+3.5%
12
325
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
12†
326
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$28,630
+5.6%
12
327
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
12†
328
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
12†
329
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$31,840
+2.0%
12
330
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
12†
331
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
12†
332
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
12†
333
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
12†
334
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
12†
335
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,850
+4.6%
12
336
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
12†
337
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
12†
338
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,460
+5.2%
12
339
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$35,710
+6.4%
12
340
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
12†
341
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$31,540
+3.9%
12
342
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
12†
343
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
12†
344
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$70,890
-4.2%
12
345
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,710
+4.1%
12
346
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
12†
347
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
12†
348
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
349
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
12†
350
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,600
-2.9%
12
351
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
12†
352
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,850
+3.2%
12
353
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$33,190
+4.1%
12
354
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
12†
355
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
12†
356
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$77,810
+1.8%
12
357
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
11†
358
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
11†
359
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
11†
360
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
11†
361
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.1%
11†
362
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
11†
363
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,080
+5.0%
11
364
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
11†
365
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
11†
366
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
11†
367
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
11†
368
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
11†
369
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,510
+3.0%
11
370
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
11†
371
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
11†
372
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,880
-7.7%
11
373
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$82,760
+1.9%
11
374
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
11†
375
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
11†
376
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,770
+5.1%
11
377
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,770
+3.4%
11
378
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
11†
379
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
11†
380
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$60,020
+4.3%
11
381
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
11†
382
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,030
+3.4%
11
383
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$46,840
+2.6%
11
384
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$34,370
+5.6%
11
385
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
11†
386
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,250
+3.6%
11
387
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
11†
388
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$40,540
+4.3%
11
389
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
11†
390
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$50,680
+4.6%
11
391
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
11†
392
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.4%
11†
393
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
11†
394
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$29,730
+3.4%
11
395
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$56,720
+3.1%
11
396
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
11†
397
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
11†
398
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$48,330
+4.8%
11
399
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
11†
400
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$54,110
+3.8%
11
401
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
11†
402
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,160
+5.4%
11
403
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
11†
404
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
11†
405
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,000
+2.1%
11
406
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,190
+4.0%
11
407
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
11†
408
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
11†
409
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
11†
410
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$58,420
+4.1%
11
411
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$70,750
+3.0%
11
412
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
11†
413
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$41,880
+1.1%
11
414
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$58,380
+1.8%
11
415
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
11†
416
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$85,110
-1.5%
11
417
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$58,760
+3.8%
11
418
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
11†
419
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
11†
420
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
11†
421
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
10†
422
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
10†
423
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
10†
424
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
10†
425
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,020
+3.0%
10
426
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
10†
427
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
10†
428
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
10†
429
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
10†
430
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,740
+3.1%
10†
431
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
10†
432
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,020
+3.7%
10
433
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
10†
434
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
10†
435
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
10†
436
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$29,760
+6.0%
10
437
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
10†
438
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,740
-1.6%
10
439
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
10†
440
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
10†
441
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,980
+4.3%
10
442
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,170
+2.4%
10
443
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,200
-3.4%
10
444
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,330
-12.9%
10
445
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
10†
446
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,080
+2.4%
10
447
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
10†
448
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$69,430
-4.2%
10
449
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
10†
450
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
10†
451
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
10†
452
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
10†
453
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,430
+3.5%
10
454
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
10†
455
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,120
+3.2%
10
456
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
10†
457
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,430
+3.1%
10
458
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
10†
459
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
10†
460
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
10†
461
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
10†
462
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$57,050
+1.7%
10
463
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$30,210
+3.0%
10
464
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
10†
465
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,450
0.0%
10
466
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
9†
467
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
9†
468
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,860
+3.5%
9
469
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
9†
470
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,830
+3.3%
9
471
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,220
+3.7%
9
472
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,310
-5.1%
9
473
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
9†
474
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
9†
475
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
9†
476
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
9†
477
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,690
+3.2%
9
478
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
9†
479
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
9†
480
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
9†
481
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$36,130
+3.2%
9
482
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
9†
483
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
9†
484
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.3%
9†
485
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
9†
486
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,980
+3.8%
9
487
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$59,050
+1.2%
9
488
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,930
0.0%
9
489
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
9†
490
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
9†
491
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
9†
492
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
493
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$48,260
+2.1%
9
494
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
9†
495
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
9†
496
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
9†
497
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
9†
498
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
9†
499
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
9†
500
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,060
+1.6%
9
501
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,840
+2.3%
9
502
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$67,700
+1.0%
9
503
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
9†
504
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$64,480
+1.3%
9
505
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,550
+2.5%
9
506
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$60,950
+2.3%
9
507
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
9†
508
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$47,960
-2.0%
9
509
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
9†
510
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
9†
511
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$81,150
-6.0%
9
512
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$62,070
-3.5%
8
513
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
8†
514
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
8†
515
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,310
+2.5%
8
516
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
8†
517
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$53,370
+1.7%
8
518
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
8†
519
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
8†
520
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
8†
521
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$84,220
-0.7%
8
522
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
8†
523
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,920
+2.1%
8
524
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,020
+3.1%
8
525
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
8†
526
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
8†
527
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
8†
528
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
8†
529
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$47,840
+0.2%
8
530
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,760
+0.6%
8
531
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,400
-1.8%
8
532
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,710
-2.8%
8
533
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$31,750
+1.6%
8
534
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
8†
535
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,440
+2.9%
8
536
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$75,970
-2.6%
8
537
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
8†
538
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
8†
539
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
8†
540
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,040
+0.2%
8
541
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
8†
542
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,730
+0.7%
8
543
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
8†
544
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
8†
545
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
8†
546
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
8†
547
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
8†
548
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
8†
549
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
7†
550
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
7†
551
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$57,360
+0.7%
7
552
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$56,080
+1.5%
7
553
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$35,450
+3.1%
7
554
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
7†
555
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
7†
556
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,210
-5.4%
7
557
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.9%
7†
558
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
7†
559
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
7†
560
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
7†
561
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$49,640
+1.4%
7
562
Tapers · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.1%
7†
563
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
7†
564
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
7†
565
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
7†
566
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
7†
567
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,330
-2.3%
7
568
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
7†
569
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$28,600
-1.5%
7
570
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
7†
571
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$30,860
+0.2%
7
572
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
7†
573
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
7†
574
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
7†
575
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,260
-8.9%
7
576
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
7†
577
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
7†
578
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
7†
579
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
7†
580
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,450
-0.1%
7
581
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,280
-0.4%
7
582
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
7†
583
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,240
-0.8%
7
584
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,610
-8.1%
7
585
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
7†
586
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,870
-0.7%
7
587
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,530
+0.5%
7
588
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
7†
589
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
7†
590
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,670
+2.0%
7
591
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
7†
592
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$57,570
+0.6%
7
593
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
6†
594
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,850
0.0%
6
595
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,180
-3.1%
6
596
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
6†
597
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
6†
598
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
6†
599
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.2%
6†
600
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
6†
601
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
6†
602
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
6†
603
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
6†
604
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$57,350
-1.7%
6
605
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$58,470
-3.5%
6
606
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
6†
607
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,700
-3.8%
6
608
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$60,550
-6.5%
6
609
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
6†
610
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
6†
611
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,930
-3.7%
6
612
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.7%
6†
613
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,920
-0.9%
6
614
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
6†
615
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$49,430
-0.1%
6
616
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$47,320
-1.6%
6
617
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,420
-16.7%
6
618
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
6†
619
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
6†
620
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
6†
621
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
6†
622
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$37,920
+1.0%
6
623
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
6†
624
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.3%
6†
625
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$28,600
+0.6%
6
626
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,400
-4.2%
6
627
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
6†
628
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
6†
629
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$55,570
-1.8%
6
630
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
6†
631
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,550
-6.5%
6
632
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
6†
633
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
6†
634
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
6†
635
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
6†
636
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
6†
637
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,630
-0.2%
6
638
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
6†
639
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
6†
640
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
6†
641
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
6†
642
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
6†
643
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
6†
644
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
6†
645
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
5†
646
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,380
-2.3%
5
647
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
5†
648
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$45,180
-7.1%
5
649
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
5†
650
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,070
-16.1%
5
651
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
5†
652
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
5†
653
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
5†
654
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.1%
5†
655
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
5†
656
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
5†
657
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
5†
658
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
5†
659
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$46,230
-1.8%
5
660
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.0%
5†
661
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,870
-5.8%
5
662
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
5†
663
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,020
-6.8%
5
664
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
5†
665
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
5†
666
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$45,130
-13.0%
5
667
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$46,600
-1.6%
5
668
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,520
-1.6%
5
669
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
5†
670
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
5†
671
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
5†
672
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
5†
673
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$48,450
-0.9%
5
674
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
5†
675
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,520
-10.5%
5
676
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
5†
677
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
5†
678
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$47,380
-2.5%
5
679
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
5†
680
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
5†
681
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$46,480
-1.9%
5
682
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
5†
683
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.6%
5†
684
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,400
-12.1%
5
685
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-6.8%
5†
686
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
5†
687
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
5†
688
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$41,210
-17.2%
5
689
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,980
-0.6%
5
690
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.0%
5†
691
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,400
-8.7%
5
692
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$33,920
-3.2%
5
693
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
5†
694
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
5†
695
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
5†
696
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
4†
697
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
4†
698
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.4%
4†
699
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
4†
700
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$29,650
-5.0%
4
701
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
4†
702
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
4†
703
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
4†
704
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
4†
705
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
4†
706
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
4†
707
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
4†
708
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
4†
709
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
4†
710
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
4†
711
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
4†
712
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$35,030
-1.8%
4
713
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
4†
714
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
4†
715
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
4†
716
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
4†
717
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.0%
4†
718
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.7%
4†
719
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
4†
720
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
4†
721
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,550
-6.6%
4
722
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
4†
723
Models · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.5%
4†
724
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,030
-36.1%
4
725
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
4†
726
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
4†
727
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
4†
728
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
4†
729
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
3†
730
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
3†
731
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
3†
732
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.7%
3†
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