Best jobs in Kankakee, IL

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

Search live jobs in Kankakee, IL How we score

Wages here are local to Kankakee, IL (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

Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212

—†

+4.1%

—

600

100†

Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213

—†

+6.4%

—

400

89†

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

—†

+3.9%

—

600

85†

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242

—†

+4.1%

—

400

84†

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

—†

+42.1%

—

4,100

81†

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

—†

+4.2%

—

400

76†

Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051

—†

+33.5%

—

23,400

75†

Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171

$128,320

+40.1%

100

29,500

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

—†

+28.5%

—

16,000

70†

Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023

—†

+4.4%

—

200

69†

Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011

—†

+4.3%

—

22,200

67†

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

$400,280

+2.5%

200

9,600

Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151

—†

+8.6%

—

2,700

66†

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

$31,220

+6.1%

1,220

904,300

Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141

$86,220

+4.9%

1,390

189,100

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 53-2011

—†

+3.9%

—

11,700

60†

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

$37,380

+17.0%

590

765,800

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

—†

+4.3%

—

300

58†

Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071

—†

+20.4%

—

12,000

58†

Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221

—†

+19.7%

—

3,200

57†

Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011

—†

+21.8%

—

2,400

57†

Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223

—†

+6.1%

—

900

57†

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

$103,720

+23.2%

250

62,100

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

—†

+21.5%

—

9,600

52†

General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021

$93,310

+4.4%

970

308,700

Showing top 25 of 745 scored occupations — show all 745show top 25

Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

Growth

Score

Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.4%

52†

Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

49†

Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree

—†

+18.5%

48†

Cashiers · No formal educational credential

$31,200

-9.9%

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

$37,110

+1.5%

Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$32,650

-0.5%

Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential

$33,110

+8.5%

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+17.3%

46†

Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.3%

46†

Epidemiologists · Master's degree

—†

+16.2%

45†

Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree

$127,470

+14.8%

Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.9%

44†

Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+12.8%

44†

Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree

—†

+19.2%

44†

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+16.8%

42†

Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree

$133,150

+15.2%

Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+20.0%

42†

Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+18.4%

42†

Software Developers · Bachelor's degree

$116,550

+15.8%

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+19.8%

42†

Database Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+8.7%

40†

Nurse Midwives · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

40†

Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.5%

40†

Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.6%

40†

Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree

$64,960

+22.0%

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree

—†

+13.0%

40†

Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.0%

40†

Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.2%

39†

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+12.5%

39†

Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential

$35,560

+14.9%

Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+9.6%

38†

Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree

—†

+13.3%

38†

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.1%

38†

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$46,750

+4.0%

Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+15.4%

37†

Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.8%

37†

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.3%

36†

Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.3%

36†

Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.8%

36†

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+10.0%

36†

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree

—†

+14.7%

36†

Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$37,900

+2.3%

Statisticians · Master's degree

—†

+8.5%

36†

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

$59,440

+16.8%

Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

35†

Logisticians · Bachelor's degree

$77,460

+16.7%

Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

35†

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

$45,480

+4.5%

Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,410

+16.1%

Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

35†

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+11.2%

34†

Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree

—†

+12.9%

34†

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.2%

34†

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+12.8%

34†

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$61,200

+1.7%

Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

33†

Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

$105,500

+9.5%

Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

33†

Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

33†

Genetic Counselors · Master's degree

—†

+9.3%

33†

Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree

$77,210

+15.0%

Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

33†

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

—†

+5.0%

32†

Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+8.2%

32†

Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.7%

32†

Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.0%

32†

Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$83,650

+8.8%

32†

Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

32†

Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.2%

32†

Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

31†

Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

31†

Sociologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.6%

31†

Occupational Therapists · Master's degree

$79,620

+13.8%

Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$94,690

+11.0%

100

General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.3%

31†

101

Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

31†

102

Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree

$99,770

+10.9%

103

Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.4%

31†

104

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

$58,400

+3.8%

105

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

—†

+6.6%

31†

106

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

$36,000

+2.0%

107

Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.2%

30†

108

Athletic Trainers · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

30†

109

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+7.3%

30†

110

Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$38,440

+12.5%

111

Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree

$84,490

+12.1%

112

Counselors, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

30†

113

Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree

$135,330

+4.7%

114

Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.1%

30†

115

Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

30†

116

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.7%

30†

117

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

—†

+2.9%

29†

118

Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree

$140,960

+4.6%

119

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

—†

+11.0%

29†

120

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+7.1%

29†

121

Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

+10.1%

29†

122

Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential

$31,200

-0.7%

123

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

—†

+5.5%

29†

124

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

—†

+9.5%

28†

125

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

—†

+10.4%

28†

126

Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.2%

28†

127

Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$40,230

+5.6%

128

Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree

$92,820

+8.7%

129

Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree

$121,310

+6.6%

130

Web Developers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.5%

28†

131

Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

28†

132

Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.3%

28†

133

Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

28†

134

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.5%

28†

135

Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.2%

28†

136

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

—†

+4.4%

27†

137

Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$63,770

+10.8%

138

Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.0%

27†

139

Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.5%

27†

140

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

$37,320

+6.0%

141

Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+9.2%

27†

142

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

—†

+6.1%

27†

143

Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.0%

27†

144

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

—†

+7.7%

27†

145

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

$100,640

+5.3%

146

Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.7%

27†

147

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.6%

27†

148

Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,450

-6.7%

149

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.3%

27†

150

Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+9.5%

27†

151

Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$109,340

+4.5%

152

Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree

$137,390

+4.1%

153

Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

26†

154

Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

26†

155

Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree

$121,560

+5.0%

156

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

26†

157

Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

26†

158

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

26†

159

Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$80,190

+8.7%

160

Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

26†

161

Art Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

26†

162

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

26†

163

Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.4%

26†

164

Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,490

-5.5%

165

Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential

—†

+11.1%

26†

166

Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential

$54,830

+7.3%

167

Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.9%

26†

168

Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+10.0%

26†

169

Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,030

+7.3%

170

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

—†

+9.7%

25†

171

Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.8%

25†

172

Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$81,840

+9.1%

173

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

—†

+8.6%

25†

174

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

$44,740

-1.6%

175

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

$107,910

+6.1%

176

Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

25†

177

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.2%

25†

178

Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$95,790

+5.6%

179

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree

—†

+8.7%

25†

180

Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree

$71,610

+4.6%

181

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

25†

182

Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$95,280

+4.5%

183

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree

$35,430

-1.5%

184

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

$35,040

+11.9%

185

Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.1%

24†

186

Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.9%

24†

187

Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$31,200

+12.1%

188

Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree

$124,070

+1.9%

189

Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

24†

190

Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

24†

191

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+9.1%

24†

192

Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.1%

24†

193

Chemists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

24†

194

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.9%

24†

195

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.3%

24†

196

Mathematicians · Master's degree

—†

-0.7%

24†

197

Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.6%

23†

198

Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.1%

23†

199

Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$63,720

+6.2%

200

Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

23†

201

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

—†

+5.3%

23†

202

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

—†

+1.9%

23†

203

Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

23†

204

Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

23†

205

Curators · Master's degree

—†

+7.0%

23†

206

Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

23†

207

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

—†

+5.8%

23†

208

Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree

$107,030

+4.1%

209

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

23†

210

Bartenders · No formal educational credential

$31,200

+5.9%

211

Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.5%

23†

212

Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.8%

22†

213

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.6%

22†

214

Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.3%

22†

215

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

—†

+6.5%

22†

216

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

—†

+7.6%

22†

217

Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree

$78,430

+7.0%

218

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

—†

+4.4%

22†

219

Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree

—†

+3.4%

22†

220

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

22†

221

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,120

-0.1%

222

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$45,190

+4.2%

223

Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,250

+6.4%

224

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

$62,570

+8.1%

225

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

—†

+8.7%

22†

226

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

$66,500

+0.3%

227

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

$74,240

+1.2%

228

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

$78,840

+3.1%

229

Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

22†

230

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.0%

22†

231

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

$94,270

+3.6%

232

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

$81,620

+4.5%

233

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

21†

234

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$56,110

+6.7%

235

Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree

$77,680

+6.4%

236

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

21†

237

Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

21†

238

Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.2%

21†

239

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,660

+4.2%

240

Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

+7.7%

21†

241

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

21†

242

Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$84,370

+5.7%

243

Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-1.1%

21†

244

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

21†

245

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.0%

21†

246

Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$80,020

+3.0%

247

Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree

—†

+1.7%

21†

248

Surveyors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

21†

249

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

$47,240

-5.8%

250

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

21†

251

Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

21†

252

Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree

$65,490

+5.8%

253

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

—†

+7.2%

21†

254

Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,420

+6.4%

255

Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

21†

256

Tapers · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.1%

21†

257

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

21†

258

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

$55,410

+3.1%

259

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award

$65,910

+2.6%

260

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

—†

+2.0%

20†

261

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.4%

20†

262

Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree

$93,590

+3.8%

263

Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.1%

20†

264

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

—†

+6.7%

20†

265

Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree

$58,400

+7.7%

266

Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree

$87,490

+4.6%

267

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.4%

20†

268

Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

20†

269

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

—†

-1.3%

20†

270

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

—†

+1.2%

20†

271

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.6%

20†

272

Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.0%

20†

273

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

—†

+3.4%

20†

274

Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

20†

275

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

—†

+2.6%

20†

276

Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

20†

277

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

—†

+3.4%

20†

278

Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

20†

279

Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-7.7%

20†

280

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

$57,980

-2.0%

281

Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.4%

20†

282

Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+4.3%

20†

283

Historians · Master's degree

—†

+2.2%

20†

284

Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.0%

20†

285

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

20†

286

Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.7%

20†

287

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

$48,500

-1.6%

288

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.0%

20†

289

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

19†

290

Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,190

+6.4%

291

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

—†

+4.3%

19†

292

Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.3%

19†

293

Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.0%

19†

294

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.1%

19†

295

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential

$37,100

+3.6%

296

Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$32,280

+8.8%

297

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

—†

+6.3%

19†

298

Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

19†

299

Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

19†

300

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.2%

19†

301

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

—†

+4.8%

19†

302

Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree

$49,240

+6.4%

303

Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

19†

304

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

—†

+3.6%

19†

305

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

—†

+2.9%

19†

306

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

—†

-2.8%

19†

307

Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.8%

19†

308

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

$69,420

+3.1%

309

Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

19†

310

Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.7%

19†

311

Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+7.0%

19†

312

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

—†

+6.2%

19†

313

Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$56,450

+7.1%

314

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

—†

-0.7%

19†

315

Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

19†

316

Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.2%

19†

317

Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

19†

318

Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.1%

19†

319

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$75,620

+4.3%

320

Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.9%

19†

321

Political Scientists · Master's degree

—†

-3.1%

19†

322

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

—†

+6.4%

19†

323

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

$91,720

+3.4%

324

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

$60,600

+3.7%

325

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

19†

326

Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.6%

19†

327

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

—†

-2.8%

19†

328

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

—†

+3.2%

19†

329

Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.7%

19†

330

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.2%

19†

331

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

—†

+3.6%

19†

332

Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.5%

18†

333

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

—†

+5.7%

18†

334

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

$31,200

+6.3%

335

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

18†

336

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+6.0%

18†

337

Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.2%

18†

338

Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

18†

339

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree

$99,470

-1.5%

340

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

—†

+1.6%

18†

341

Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.4%

18†

342

Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

18†

343

Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.5%

18†

344

Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

18†

345

Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.8%

18†

346

Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.7%

18†

347

Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

18†

348

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

—†

+6.4%

18†

349

Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

18†

350

Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.4%

18†

351

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

—†

-1.7%

18†

352

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

18†

353

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+2.1%

18†

354

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

$44,750

-5.0%

355

Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,270

+6.9%

356

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

18†

357

Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,160

+7.1%

358

Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$45,610

+6.4%

359

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

—†

+3.1%

18†

360

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

—†

+6.4%

18†

361

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

18†

362

Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.8%

18†

363

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

18†

364

Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.8%

18†

365

Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.9%

18†

366

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

—†

+4.0%

18†

367

Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

18†

368

Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

18†

369

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$34,510

+0.4%

370

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

$60,020

-0.3%

371

Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.7%

17†

372

Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$73,080

+3.0%

373

Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

17†

374

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

$58,180

+3.4%

375

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree

$38,030

+4.1%

376

Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.0%

17†

377

Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.8%

17†

378

Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

17†

379

Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,380

+0.4%

380

Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

17†

381

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.5%

17†

382

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

17†

383

Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree

$76,530

+3.0%

384

Archivists · Master's degree

—†

+3.8%

17†

385

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

—†

+1.5%

17†

386

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

17†

387

Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

17†

388

Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

17†

389

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

$59,800

-2.0%

390

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

—†

+5.5%

17†

391

Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award

$59,850

+3.4%

392

Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

17†

393

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

—†

+1.6%

17†

394

Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.7%

17†

395

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

$47,460

+2.2%

396

Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

17†

397

Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.9%

17†

398

Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.6%

17†

399

Foresters · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

17†

400

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

—†

+5.8%

17†

401

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

—†

+3.5%

17†

402

Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.7%

17†

403

Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.1%

17†

404

Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

17†

405

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

—†

+1.6%

17†

406

Geographers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-3.1%

17†

407

Bakers · No formal educational credential

$39,570

+5.6%

408

Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

17†

409

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

—†

+0.6%

17†

410

Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.3%

17†

411

School Psychologists · Master's degree

—†

+0.7%

16†

412

Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

16†

413

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential

$35,580

+6.7%

414

Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.1%

16†

415

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

—†

+4.4%

16†

416

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

—†

+3.0%

16†

417

Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.6%

16†

418

Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

16†

419

Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.3%

16†

420

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.1%

16†

421

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

16†

422

Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

16†

423

Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,340

+3.7%

424

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

—†

+1.1%

16†

425

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

—†

+2.4%

16†

426

Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,620

0.0%

427

Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

16†

428

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential

$32,430

+3.0%

429

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

—†

+4.6%

16†

430

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

—†

+3.8%

16†

431

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

$47,450

+5.2%

432

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

$54,860

+3.5%

433

Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$59,940

+4.5%

434

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.7%

16†

435

Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.5%

16†

436

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

—†

+3.7%

16†

437

Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

16†

438

Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

16†

439

Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.8%

16†

440

Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.3%

16†

441

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential

$33,970

+3.9%

442

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

—†

+2.7%

15†

443

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

$48,880

0.0%

444

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.9%

15†

445

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

—†

+1.0%

15†

446

Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

15†

447

Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

-4.4%

15†

448

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

—†

+2.7%

15†

449

Shampooers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

15†

450

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

—†

+4.6%

15†

451

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential

$35,200

+2.0%

452

Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

15†

453

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

—†

+2.0%

15†

454

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

$56,730

+3.3%

455

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.7%

15†

456

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

—†

+4.9%

15†

457

History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

15†

458

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

—†

+3.8%

15†

459

Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

15†

460

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential

$46,320

+1.1%

461

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

$58,230

+2.4%

462

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

—†

+2.0%

15†

463

Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.8%

15†

464

Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,010

+3.5%

465

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

—†

+2.5%

15†

466

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential

$34,610

+5.4%

467

Editors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

15†

468

Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

15†

469

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

—†

+3.5%

15†

470

Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

15†

471

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

15†

472

Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential

$31,200

-3.4%

473

Roof Bolters, Mining · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-34.2%

15†

474

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

—†

-0.2%

15†

475

Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

15†

476

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

15†

477

Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

15†

478

Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.4%

15†

479

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

—†

-1.8%

15†

480

Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

15†

481

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

—†

-0.4%

15†

482

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

—†

+2.4%

15†

483

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$31,200

+5.6%

484

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

—†

-2.0%

15†

485

Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

15†

486

Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.6%

15†

487

Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$36,270

+4.1%

488

Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.8%

14†

489

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

—†

-5.1%

14†

490

Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

14†

491

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

—†

+1.7%

14†

492

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

—†

+1.7%

14†

493

Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.7%

14†

494

Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

14†

495

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

—†

-1.8%

14†

496

Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.4%

14†

497

Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.9%

14†

498

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

—†

0.0%

14†

499

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

14†

500

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

—†

+0.6%

14†

501

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree

$36,700

+1.6%

502

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

—†

+2.3%

14†

503

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

$42,240

-7.7%

504

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

0.0%

14†

505

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

—†

+2.5%

14†

506

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

—†

+3.6%

14†

507

Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree

$62,570

+1.7%

508

Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.5%

14†

509

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-0.3%

14†

510

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

—†

-22.3%

14†

511

Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$32,820

-2.9%

512

Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,980

+3.7%

513

Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.4%

14†

514

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

—†

+2.8%

14†

515

Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.1%

14†

516

Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

13†

517

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

—†

+0.5%

13†

518

Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.6%

13†

519

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

—†

+1.3%

13†

520

Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.8%

13†

521

Clergy · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

13†

522

Embalmers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.3%

13†

523

Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-6.0%

13†

524

Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-1.7%

13†

525

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

13†

526

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential

$65,130

+1.8%

527

Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

-6.1%

13†

528

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

13†

529

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.4%

13†

530

Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$79,310

-4.2%

531

Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

13†

532

Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree

$60,300

+1.3%

533

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.1%

13†

534

Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.7%

13†

535

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

$44,600

+3.0%

536

Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.4%

13†

537

Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.9%

13†

538

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-8.2%

13†

539

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

$48,930

-6.8%

540

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

13†

541

Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.0%

13†

542

Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree

—†

+0.2%

13†

543

Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

13†

544

Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree

$75,230

-4.2%

545

Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

13†

546

Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

13†

547

Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

13†

548

Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

13†

549

Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$36,460

+3.1%

550

Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

13†

551

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.5%

13†

552

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

—†

+2.0%

13†

553

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

—†

+2.5%

13†

554

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

—†

+2.0%

12†

555

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

—†

-18.2%

12†

556

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

$76,780

0.0%

557

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

$67,450

-1.6%

558

Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-5.6%

12†

559

Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,870

+0.2%

560

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

12†

561

Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.4%

12†

562

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.5%

12†

563

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

$61,420

-1.8%

564

Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

0.0%

12†

565

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

—†

+2.0%

12†

566

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

—†

-4.2%

12†

567

Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.2%

12†

568

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree

$56,090

+1.7%

569

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

$65,950

+0.7%

570

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

$31,400

+3.7%

571

Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential

$35,600

+3.2%

572

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

$62,610

-1.6%

573

Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+2.5%

12†

574

Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

12†

575

Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential

$57,030

-3.5%

576

Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.1%

12†

577

Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,890

+0.5%

578

Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$56,870

+1.6%

579

Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$41,290

-0.4%

580

Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,530

+3.8%

581

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

—†

+2.5%

12†

582

Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

12†

583

Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.5%

12†

584

Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-1.2%

12†

585

Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-6.5%

11†

586

Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.5%

11†

587

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

—†

-14.4%

11†

588

Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

11†

589

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

$55,580

-1.8%

590

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.7%

11†

591

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

—†

-13.7%

11†

592

Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree

$53,060

+1.4%

593

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

11†

594

Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree

$57,580

-3.7%

595

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

—†

+2.3%

11†

596

Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.5%

11†

597

Craft Artists · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.1%

11†

598

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

11†

599

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

—†

+1.5%

11†

600

Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-10.8%

11†

601

Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree

—†

-12.4%

11†

602

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

—†

-3.9%

11†

603

Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.0%

11†

604

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

—†

-0.8%

11†

605

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

—†

-0.9%

11†

606

Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

11†

607

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

$59,870

-6.5%

608

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

—†

-8.4%

11†

609

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

—†

-2.5%

11†

610

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

—†

-9.0%

11†

611

Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

11†

612

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

—†

-6.2%

11†

613

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

11†

614

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

10†

615

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

$31,200

-1.5%

616

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

—†

-0.2%

10†

617

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

—†

-6.3%

10†

618

Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

10†

619

Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-25.9%

10†

620

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

—†

-19.6%

10†

621

Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,930

0.0%

622

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

$49,280

+1.2%

623

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.3%

10†

624

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.8%

10†

625

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

—†

-5.5%

10†

626

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

—†

-13.6%

10†

627

Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.8%

10†

628

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

—†

+1.4%

10†

629

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

—†

-8.3%

10†

630

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

$46,130

+0.7%

631

Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

$57,620

-1.9%

632

Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

10†

633

Survey Researchers · Master's degree

—†

-5.2%

10†

634

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.2%

10†

635

Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,360

-12.9%

636

Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential

$31,270

+3.0%

637

Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-6.9%

10†

638

Models · No formal educational credential

—†

-0.5%

10†

639

Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-3.2%

10†

640

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

$56,960

-1.6%

641

Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.1%

10†

642

Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$32,370

-5.4%

643

Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

9†

644

Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

9†

645

Dishwashers · No formal educational credential

$31,200

+0.2%

646

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

—†

-3.7%

9†

647

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

9†

648

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

—†

-3.3%

9†

649

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

—†

-2.3%

9†

650

File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.9%

9†

651

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.5%

9†

652

Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential

$40,480

+1.0%

653

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

—†

-2.3%

9†

654

Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.6%

9†

655

Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.5%

9†

656

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

—†

+1.2%

9†

657

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-21.1%

9†

658

Pipelayers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.1%

9†

659

Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.3%

9†

660

Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-14.6%

9†

661

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

—†

-18.9%

9†

662

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

—†

-9.5%

9†

663

Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

-9.6%

9†

664

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

—†

-7.1%

9†

665

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

—†

-4.8%

9†

666

Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

9†

667

New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.2%

9†

668

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

—†

-4.3%

9†

669

Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-6.8%

9†

670

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

—†

+0.6%

9†

671

Order Clerks · Some college, no degree

—†

-17.2%

9†

672

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

—†

-2.5%

9†

673

Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.7%

9†

674

Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.1%

9†

675

Tutors · Some college, no degree

—†

+0.6%

9†

676

Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.1%

9†

677

Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

9†

678

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

—†

-3.8%

9†

679

Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent

$33,290

-6.7%

680

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

$37,850

-1.8%

681

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,860

-10.7%

682

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

—†

-13.6%

8†

683

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

—†

-0.6%

8†

684

Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.5%

8†

685

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

$48,730

-0.9%

686

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree

—†

-5.5%

8†

687

Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,560

-2.3%

688

Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential

$31,900

-13.5%

689

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

$46,940

-12.1%

690

Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.2%

8†

691

Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.9%

8†

692

Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.6%

8†

693

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

—†

-0.5%

8†

694

Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.2%

8†

695

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

—†

-2.9%

8†

696

Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.4%

8†

697

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

—†

-0.9%

8†

698

Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-36.1%

8†

699

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

—†

+0.3%

8†

700

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

—†

-12.8%

8†

701

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

—†

-11.6%

8†

702

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

—†

-6.3%

8†

703

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

—†

-7.8%

8†

704

Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.9%

8†

705

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

—†

-15.2%

8†

706

Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.4%

8†

707

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

—†

+0.6%

8†

708

Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.8%

8†

709

Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

8†

710

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

—†

-11.2%

8†

711

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

—†

-26.3%

8†

712

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

—†

-4.5%

8†

713

Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.8%

8†

714

Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.4%

8†

715

Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,790

-25.9%

716

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.4%

8†

717

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

$44,130

-12.0%

718

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

—†

-10.5%

8†

719

Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

7†

720

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

—†

-13.5%

7†

721

Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.6%

7†

722

Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.0%

7†

723

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

—†

-6.6%

7†

724

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

—†

-13.6%

7†

725

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

—†

-11.7%

7†

726

Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential

—†

-0.1%

7†

727

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

—†

-5.0%

7†

728

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

—†

-2.6%

7†

729

Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.8%

7†

730

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential

—†

-1.0%

7†

731

Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.1%

7†

732

Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

7†

733

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.0%

7†

734

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

—†

-1.3%

7†

735

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-21.2%

7†

736

Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.9%

7†

737

Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-7.0%

7†

738

Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.4%

7†

739

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-18.1%

6†

740

School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent

$31,200

-2.7%

741

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

—†

-6.1%

6†

742

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

—†

-0.6%

6†

743

Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

6†

744

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential

—†

-6.4%

6†

745

Telemarketers · No formal educational credential

—†

-22.1%

6†

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