Best jobs in Kansas

The 25 best-scoring occupations in Kansas, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Kansas How we score
Wages here are local to Kansas (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 (local)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Kansas pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$437,030 vs $391,490 · +11.6%
$311,630 vs $358,550 · -13.1%
$126,650 vs $132,300 · -4.3%
$49,990 vs $53,140 · -5.9%
$78,240 vs $64,120 · +22.0%
$27,580 vs $31,200 · -11.6%
−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
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$437,030
+3.2%
600
1,300
100
02
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$311,630
+4.1%
—
400
92†
03
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$126,650
+40.1%
3,780
29,500
89
04
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$49,990
+42.1%
—
4,100
89†
05
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$78,240
+49.9%
330
2,300
88
06
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$27,580
+6.1%
47,140
904,300
86
07
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$31,260
+17.0%
25,350
765,800
77
08
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$98,130
+33.5%
490
23,400
70
09
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$278,100
+6.1%
60
900
69
10
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$100,620
+28.5%
1,830
16,000
65
11
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$111,030
+23.2%
5,120
62,100
64
12
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$113,420
+15.8%
13,580
115,200
64
13
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
$92,050
+21.5%
—
9,600
64†
14
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$79,320
+4.9%
33,800
189,100
63
15
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$164,830
+15.2%
4,050
55,600
63
16
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$159,380
+14.8%
5,190
74,600
63
17
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$220,770
+1.2%
—
600
62†
18
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$92,840
+4.4%
24,660
308,700
59
19
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$212,090
+8.6%
910
2,700
59
20
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$35,450
+8.5%
26,750
472,300
59
21
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
$125,010
+21.8%
180
2,400
58
22
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$125,640
+20.4%
890
12,000
58
23
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$221,540
+2.5%
5,230
9,600
57
24
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$32,180
-0.5%
33,360
555,800
55
25
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$224,280
+4.2%
30
400
55
Showing top 25 of 667 scored occupations — show all 667show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$229,390
+2.7%
54
27
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$28,800
-9.9%
54
28
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$179,990
+2.7%
54†
29
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$159,990
+4.7%
50
30
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,920
+4.0%
49
31
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$64,500
+22.0%
47
32
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,130
+14.9%
47
33
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,320
-5.5%
47
34
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$209,840
+0.8%
47
35
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,270
-1.6%
47
36
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,830
+16.1%
46
37
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$154,510
+6.6%
45
38
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$86,700
+17.3%
45
39
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$80,420
+18.5%
44
40
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$40,250
+1.5%
44
41
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$74,030
+13.3%
44†
42
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$99,170
+13.8%
43
43
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$158,100
+4.3%
43
44
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$120,810
+8.7%
43
45
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$160,150
+3.8%
43
46
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$65,010
+19.2%
42
47
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$138,580
+8.0%
42
48
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,010
+2.3%
42
49
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,830
+11.0%
41
50
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$69,520
+16.7%
41
51
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$129,990
+8.7%
41
52
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$100,610
+11.9%
41
53
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$80,120
+15.0%
41
54
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$102,530
+9.6%
41
55
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$59,470
+16.8%
41
56
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$79,000
+4.6%
41
57
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$131,710
+4.5%
40
58
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$79,620
+16.2%
40
59
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$137,800
+4.6%
40
60
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$96,310
+13.0%
40
61
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$159,850
+3.1%
40
62
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,780
+20.0%
40
63
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,290
+10.9%
40
64
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$36,120
-0.7%
39
65
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$153,820
+3.7%
39
66
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$100,770
+8.7%
39
67
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$130,330
+6.1%
39
68
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,700
+19.8%
39
69
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$86,300
+12.5%
38
70
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$62,870
+16.8%
38
71
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$134,470
+5.0%
38
72
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$81,210
+8.8%
38
73
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,080
+9.6%
38
74
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$100,010
+5.6%
38
75
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$150,670
+3.5%
38
76
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$143,580
+3.9%
37
77
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$115,160
+8.1%
37
78
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,330
+5.8%
37
79
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$34,480
+2.0%
37
80
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$159,700
+1.2%
37
81
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$86,260
+9.1%
37
82
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,820
+18.4%
37
83
Statisticians · Master's degree
$111,780
+8.5%
36
84
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,860
+9.5%
36
85
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$148,910
+2.5%
36
86
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$103,380
+8.2%
36
87
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$94,490
+10.0%
36
88
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$129,760
+5.0%
36
89
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$76,970
+12.1%
36
90
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,080
+12.8%
36
91
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$70,430
+6.7%
35
92
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,010
+10.8%
35
93
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,780
+5.3%
35
94
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,350
+3.0%
35
95
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,630
+7.2%
35
96
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,510
+12.5%
35
97
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,250
+9.5%
35
98
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$60,030
+14.7%
35
99
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$130,850
+1.9%
34
100
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,990
+15.4%
34
101
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$118,570
+4.6%
34
102
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,650
+4.1%
34
103
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$70,870
+6.2%
34
104
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,580
+3.1%
34
105
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$44,840
+7.3%
34
106
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,130
+6.1%
33
107
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,620
+6.6%
33
108
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$138,670
+2.2%
33
109
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,740
+11.5%
33
110
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$68,710
+12.6%
33
111
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,690
+11.2%
33
112
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$125,750
+1.9%
33
113
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,750
+7.3%
33
114
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,210
+3.8%
33
115
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$121,210
+4.2%
33
116
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$148,560
-2.2%
32
117
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$117,270
+3.8%
32
118
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$103,740
+6.2%
32
119
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,220
+6.0%
32
120
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,730
+7.3%
32
121
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$115,490
+4.9%
32
122
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$80,090
+5.8%
32†
123
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,490
+8.7%
32
124
Economists · Master's degree
$138,790
+1.2%
32
125
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,880
+5.0%
32
126
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,900
+11.9%
31
127
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$69,500
+5.8%
31
128
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,960
+0.3%
31
129
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$105,440
+5.1%
31
130
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$29,490
-1.5%
31
131
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$104,970
+5.5%
31
132
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$112,480
+4.1%
30
133
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$99,420
+6.1%
30
134
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$47,290
-5.8%
30
135
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,000
+5.7%
30
136
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,000
-0.3%
30
137
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,850
+5.8%
30
138
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$45,200
+12.9%
30
139
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,390
+3.1%
30
140
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$117,810
+2.5%
30
141
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,460
+8.1%
29
142
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,000
+5.5%
29
143
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,480
+10.4%
29
144
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$78,350
+8.1%
29
145
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$59,140
+11.1%
29
146
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$84,860
+5.7%
29
147
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$56,450
-2.0%
29
148
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,290
+11.0%
29
149
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$102,690
+4.4%
29
150
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,830
+12.1%
29
151
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,300
+7.3%
29
152
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$110,020
+1.7%
28
153
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$82,670
+7.1%
28
154
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$79,260
+6.4%
28
155
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$85,130
+6.5%
28
156
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,940
+3.7%
28
157
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$56,330
+9.7%
28
158
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$84,790
+6.5%
28
159
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,220
-0.1%
28
160
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,480
+1.2%
28
161
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$104,870
+3.2%
28
162
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$126,570
-0.7%
28
163
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$39,330
+3.6%
27
164
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$73,590
+7.5%
27
165
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$115,640
+1.3%
27
166
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,310
+5.7%
27
167
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,960
+11.4%
27
168
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,320
+6.4%
27
169
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,610
+2.3%
27
170
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,300
+11.3%
27
171
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$64,440
+7.7%
27
172
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,120
+2.4%
27
173
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$54,920
+10.1%
27
174
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$57,600
+9.5%
27
175
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$108,830
+1.9%
27
176
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$59,090
+9.5%
26
177
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$69,990
+7.7%
26
178
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$94,070
+3.9%
26
179
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,020
+11.5%
26
180
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,220
+4.5%
26
181
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,020
+2.6%
26
182
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,760
+2.6%
26
183
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,370
+3.7%
26
184
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,960
+4.5%
26
185
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,750
+2.6%
26
186
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$82,820
+4.9%
26
187
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,570
+6.4%
26
188
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$70,620
+7.0%
26
189
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,920
-1.6%
26
190
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,740
+8.5%
26
191
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,760
+5.0%
26
192
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,490
+2.1%
26
193
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$116,810
-3.2%
25
194
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$86,970
+1.7%
25
195
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,890
+4.5%
25
196
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$76,070
+4.3%
25
197
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,180
+8.8%
25
198
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$85,490
+3.9%
25
199
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,070
+0.2%
25
200
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,380
+1.7%
25
201
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,280
+10.0%
25
202
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$58,010
+8.6%
25
203
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$100,530
-1.5%
25
204
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,810
+8.2%
25
205
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,270
+4.0%
25
206
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,230
+3.1%
25
207
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$109,300
+0.7%
25
208
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,140
+2.5%
25
209
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,950
+2.9%
25
210
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$45,810
+9.1%
25
211
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,620
+3.6%
25
212
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,490
-1.3%
25
213
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$75,810
+3.3%
24
214
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,790
+4.2%
24
215
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,390
+7.1%
24
216
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$60,460
+4.2%
24†
217
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,310
+6.4%
24
218
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,020
+4.2%
24
219
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$78,210
+4.4%
24
220
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,860
+4.8%
24
221
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$69,740
+3.0%
24
222
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$48,080
+5.5%
24
223
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$45,970
+9.5%
24
224
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$93,830
+2.2%
24
225
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,890
+5.8%
24
226
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,880
+3.4%
24
227
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$107,730
-1.3%
23
228
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$27,940
+5.9%
23
229
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$75,860
+4.4%
23
230
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$67,990
+5.3%
23
231
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,880
-2.8%
23
232
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$66,830
+5.5%
23
233
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$82,330
+3.4%
23
234
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,850
+6.9%
23
235
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,160
+7.1%
23
236
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$42,900
+6.4%
23
237
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,680
0.0%
23
238
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,850
-14.5%
23
239
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,950
-5.0%
23
240
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,730
+3.6%
23
241
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$83,340
-4.2%
23
242
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$67,400
+5.3%
23
243
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,500
+8.5%
22
244
Curators · Master's degree
$56,630
+7.0%
22
245
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$65,670
+5.4%
22
246
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$26,970
+11.1%
22
247
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,680
+8.7%
22
248
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$100,170
-0.7%
22
249
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$80,080
+3.2%
22
250
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,290
-5.1%
22
251
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,790
+1.8%
22
252
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,100
+3.0%
22
253
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$63,630
+5.5%
22
254
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$45,570
+7.7%
22
255
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$86,550
+2.0%
22
256
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,700
+8.1%
22
257
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$94,520
-0.1%
22
258
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,510
+3.6%
22
259
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,970
+2.0%
22
260
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$47,430
+1.1%
22
261
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$37,370
+3.9%
22
262
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$64,820
+4.3%
22
263
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$44,460
-5.4%
22
264
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,410
+2.2%
21
265
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,370
+8.2%
21
266
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$70,500
+4.1%
21
267
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$67,740
+4.4%
21
268
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,960
+7.6%
21
269
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$56,590
+3.5%
21
270
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$73,760
+3.5%
21
271
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$36,190
+1.6%
21
272
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,860
+6.3%
21
273
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,600
+4.5%
21
274
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$60,600
+4.9%
21
275
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,990
+4.5%
21
276
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$92,960
-6.0%
21
277
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$54,300
+3.4%
21
278
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$34,670
+6.7%
21
279
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,550
+1.7%
21
280
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,100
+2.1%
21
281
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,370
+6.7%
21
282
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,580
-2.0%
20
283
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,130
+6.6%
20
284
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,990
+3.3%
20
285
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$62,050
+1.7%
20
286
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,080
-3.5%
20
287
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,080
-8.2%
20†
288
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,460
+2.4%
20
289
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$65,270
+3.5%
20
290
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,760
+6.7%
20
291
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$26,300
+6.3%
20
292
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$64,970
+4.3%
20
293
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$62,220
+4.1%
20
294
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,180
+5.2%
20
295
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,630
+2.1%
20
296
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$56,150
-3.7%
20
297
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$54,840
+4.8%
20
298
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,800
+2.0%
20
299
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,810
+5.1%
20
300
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,080
+0.4%
20
301
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$62,720
+1.6%
20†
302
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$65,840
+3.6%
20
303
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$31,100
+0.4%
20
304
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,360
+6.2%
20
305
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$69,060
+3.0%
20
306
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,520
+4.6%
20
307
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$47,190
+5.9%
20
308
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,330
+2.0%
20
309
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$49,880
+6.0%
20
310
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$67,200
+3.4%
20
311
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,290
+3.8%
19
312
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$61,890
+4.1%
19
313
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$42,560
+4.4%
19†
314
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$88,610
-1.8%
19
315
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,560
+4.4%
19
316
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,020
+5.0%
19
317
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$88,210
-1.2%
19
318
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$47,750
+4.1%
19
319
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$76,250
-4.2%
19
320
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$31,950
+2.0%
19
321
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,220
+3.4%
19
322
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$68,000
+3.0%
19
323
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,560
+3.7%
19
324
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,400
+1.2%
19
325
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$80,140
+1.0%
19
326
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,920
+1.6%
19
327
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,720
+1.3%
19
328
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,720
+6.0%
19
329
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,670
+2.4%
19
330
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$83,890
-10.8%
19
331
Historians · Master's degree
$72,600
+2.2%
19
332
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,890
+3.3%
19
333
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,900
+3.4%
19
334
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$85,160
-1.7%
19
335
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,930
+7.0%
19
336
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,260
+6.0%
19
337
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$64,610
+3.0%
19
338
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,100
+3.0%
19
339
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$29,710
+5.6%
19
340
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,050
0.0%
19
341
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,600
+2.9%
18
342
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,190
+1.6%
18
343
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$82,750
-0.1%
18
344
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$64,750
+1.3%
18
345
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$61,090
+3.2%
18
346
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,190
+0.7%
18
347
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,900
+4.5%
18
348
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,270
+2.3%
18
349
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,420
+1.2%
18†
350
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,060
+5.3%
18
351
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,690
0.0%
18
352
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$77,070
-2.6%
18
353
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,280
-3.4%
18
354
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,860
-1.6%
18
355
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,890
+2.6%
18
356
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,100
+5.6%
18
357
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,350
+3.0%
18
358
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,240
-2.9%
18
359
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$47,650
+4.6%
18
360
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,110
-7.7%
18
361
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,980
-11.2%
18
362
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$46,320
+5.4%
18
363
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,760
-8.8%
18
364
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,220
+3.2%
18
365
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$52,130
+1.8%
18
366
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$34,300
+5.6%
18
367
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$73,550
+0.9%
18
368
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$61,900
+1.7%
18
369
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,240
-5.4%
18
370
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,330
+2.3%
18
371
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,730
+1.1%
18
372
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,740
-0.7%
18
373
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,880
+5.7%
18
374
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,080
-1.8%
18
375
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,960
+5.1%
18
376
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$45,510
+3.8%
18
377
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,220
0.0%
18
378
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$73,020
+0.7%
18
379
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,970
+6.4%
18
380
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$53,440
+4.1%
18
381
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,050
+4.7%
18
382
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,760
+4.1%
18
383
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$26,410
+3.4%
18
384
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$51,390
+3.8%
18
385
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,830
+3.5%
17
386
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,600
+3.4%
17
387
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$58,580
+3.1%
17
388
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,010
+2.1%
17
389
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,300
+4.5%
17
390
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,490
+2.2%
17
391
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,780
+5.7%
17†
392
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,180
+2.1%
17
393
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$39,090
+3.2%
17
394
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,360
-0.8%
17
395
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,120
+5.4%
17
396
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$51,520
+3.8%
17
397
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$70,310
+0.6%
17
398
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,440
+2.1%
17
399
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,960
+2.7%
17
400
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,220
+5.8%
17
401
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,940
+3.1%
17
402
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$51,160
+3.1%
17
403
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,430
+1.5%
17†
404
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$47,130
+4.6%
17
405
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,780
+5.1%
17
406
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$51,630
+3.5%
17
407
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$50,900
+4.0%
17
408
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,200
+4.3%
17
409
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$66,440
+1.6%
17
410
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$53,630
+2.1%
17
411
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,780
+2.5%
17
412
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,670
+2.5%
17
413
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,590
-2.8%
17
414
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,090
+3.7%
17†
415
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,090
+3.8%
17
416
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,860
+0.2%
17
417
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,290
+3.7%
17
418
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$61,710
+1.5%
17
419
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$61,260
+1.7%
17
420
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$47,880
+4.0%
17
421
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$58,540
-3.5%
17
422
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,370
-6.7%
17
423
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,050
+3.0%
17
424
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,690
+4.9%
16
425
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$73,120
-4.4%
16
426
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$59,730
+2.4%
16
427
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,920
-0.2%
16
428
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,110
+3.5%
16
429
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$67,540
+1.2%
16
430
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,000
+1.7%
16
431
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,990
+1.0%
16
432
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,120
-7.8%
16
433
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,920
+2.3%
16†
434
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$74,120
+0.1%
16
435
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,540
+4.9%
16
436
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$60,060
+1.8%
16
437
Archivists · Master's degree
$49,200
+3.8%
16
438
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,060
+2.4%
16
439
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,340
+4.3%
16
440
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$48,240
+2.2%
16
441
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,030
+3.3%
16
442
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,070
+3.2%
16
443
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,400
+3.3%
16
444
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$59,150
+2.0%
16
445
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,220
0.0%
16
446
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,740
+3.0%
16
447
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,090
+0.3%
16†
448
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,170
-2.4%
16
449
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$63,160
+1.3%
16
450
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,100
+3.7%
16
451
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$39,930
+4.8%
16
452
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,570
+2.0%
16
453
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,640
+2.0%
16
454
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,390
-2.2%
16
455
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,520
+6.4%
15
456
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,090
+3.3%
15
457
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$39,890
+4.2%
15
458
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$55,000
+0.2%
15
459
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,770
+3.1%
15
460
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,410
+0.7%
15
461
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,960
+3.2%
15
462
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,950
+3.5%
15
463
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,590
+1.6%
15
464
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$59,220
+1.4%
15
465
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,720
+5.1%
15
466
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,600
+2.2%
15
467
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$60,700
-1.6%
15
468
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,420
-0.4%
15
469
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$60,690
+1.2%
15
470
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$61,920
+0.6%
15
471
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$59,970
-1.8%
15
472
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,460
+4.2%
15
473
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,150
-0.8%
15
474
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,430
+3.6%
15
475
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,490
+3.3%
15
476
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$38,130
+4.5%
15
477
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,920
+1.6%
15
478
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,120
+0.7%
15
479
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$65,250
-6.5%
15
480
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,750
+3.7%
15
481
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,160
+2.8%
15
482
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$41,580
+3.1%
15
483
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,100
-7.8%
15†
484
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$60,530
-3.5%
15
485
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,690
-4.2%
15
486
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,680
+3.8%
15
487
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,560
-3.1%
15
488
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,890
-0.2%
14
489
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$41,870
+3.7%
14
490
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$66,040
-6.9%
14
491
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,520
+3.9%
14
492
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$46,220
+2.5%
14
493
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,160
-2.8%
14
494
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,400
-4.7%
14
495
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$40,010
+3.3%
14
496
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$62,340
0.0%
14
497
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$51,690
+1.5%
14
498
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,590
-16.7%
14
499
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,130
-6.0%
14
500
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$56,670
-1.6%
14
501
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,540
+2.5%
14
502
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,900
+3.6%
14
503
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$58,300
-1.8%
14
504
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$50,270
+2.0%
14
505
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$51,540
+1.7%
14
506
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$52,130
+1.0%
14
507
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$59,780
-1.9%
14
508
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,710
-1.7%
14
509
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,140
+2.9%
14
510
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,150
+2.5%
14
511
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$60,600
+0.2%
14
512
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$51,630
+1.5%
14
513
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,060
+3.2%
14
514
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$45,720
+2.5%
14
515
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,340
+3.6%
14
516
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$61,840
-6.0%
14
517
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,840
-12.9%
14
518
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$28,110
-1.5%
13
519
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$47,950
+1.7%
13
520
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$35,440
+3.6%
13
521
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,640
-2.3%
13
522
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$60,730
-5.6%
13
523
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,400
-10.7%
13
524
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$45,640
+2.1%
13
525
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,650
+1.0%
13
526
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$31,710
+4.4%
13
527
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,790
-4.6%
13†
528
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$48,010
-22.1%
13†
529
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,290
+2.0%
13
530
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,140
+3.3%
13
531
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$29,040
+3.0%
13
532
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$56,970
-2.5%
13
533
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,270
+1.2%
13
534
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,790
-4.7%
13
535
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$48,790
+0.7%
13
536
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$54,540
-8.4%
13
537
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,470
+3.7%
13
538
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$58,560
-2.0%
13
539
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$57,700
-5.2%
13
540
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$41,980
+1.4%
13
541
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,730
-5.5%
13
542
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,920
-15.1%
13†
543
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$57,920
-9.6%
13
544
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,430
-11.6%
13
545
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,750
-6.8%
13
546
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,550
-3.0%
13
547
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,840
+2.6%
13
548
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$45,510
+0.9%
13
549
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$55,390
0.0%
13
550
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,840
-12.1%
12
551
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,170
-0.9%
12
552
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,900
+1.4%
12
553
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,430
+2.3%
12
554
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,940
+2.8%
12
555
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,890
-8.1%
12
556
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,780
-6.5%
12
557
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$52,870
-2.5%
12
558
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,530
+1.0%
12
559
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,490
+1.0%
12
560
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,960
-3.7%
12
561
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,660
-6.4%
12
562
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,850
+0.6%
12
563
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$49,630
-7.1%
12
564
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,050
-0.2%
12
565
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
-10.5%
12
566
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,590
-21.1%
12†
567
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,930
-8.3%
12
568
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,680
+1.4%
12
569
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,720
+3.1%
12
570
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$52,030
-13.7%
12
571
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$30,320
+3.0%
11
572
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$35,060
+2.5%
11
573
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,790
+1.8%
11
574
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,000
-0.7%
11
575
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,320
-1.1%
11
576
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,990
-9.5%
11
577
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$51,160
-0.6%
11
578
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,120
-18.9%
11
579
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,340
+2.3%
11
580
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,790
-4.3%
11
581
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$37,320
+1.0%
11
582
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,450
-0.5%
11
583
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,840
-16.3%
11
584
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,570
-2.5%
11
585
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$46,230
+0.4%
11
586
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,530
-4.7%
11
587
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,050
-3.8%
11
588
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,950
-0.4%
11
589
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$47,930
-13.0%
11
590
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,870
-12.0%
11
591
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,730
-8.7%
11
592
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$28,060
+0.2%
11
593
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,990
+0.2%
11
594
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$37,020
-3.3%
11
595
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$44,550
+0.6%
11
596
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
-4.8%
11
597
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$39,470
+1.4%
11
598
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$48,410
-21.2%
11
599
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,760
-2.3%
11
600
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$47,390
-4.1%
11
601
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,840
-6.3%
11
602
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,910
-25.9%
11
603
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$34,170
+0.6%
11
604
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,350
-1.6%
11
605
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$45,870
-3.9%
10
606
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,710
-12.0%
10
607
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,290
-14.6%
10
608
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,310
-13.6%
10
609
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,500
-12.8%
10
610
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$44,290
-0.9%
10
611
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,710
-9.0%
10
612
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$45,200
-17.2%
10
613
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,750
-2.9%
10
614
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$37,060
-5.0%
10
615
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,070
+0.5%
10
616
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,470
-6.3%
10
617
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,320
-8.9%
10
618
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,580
-1.8%
10
619
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,280
+2.8%
10
620
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,620
-5.8%
10
621
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$28,640
-13.5%
10
622
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,960
-6.8%
10
623
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,130
-15.9%
10
624
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,170
-13.2%
10
625
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,800
-2.3%
10
626
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,290
-25.9%
10
627
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,260
-1.8%
10
628
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,360
-2.3%
10†
629
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$40,030
-3.4%
10
630
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$43,270
-10.5%
10
631
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,440
-1.0%
10
632
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$41,660
-3.2%
9
633
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,420
-1.5%
9
634
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$41,600
-2.8%
9
635
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,390
-0.4%
9
636
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
$32,970
-10.0%
9†
637
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,260
-8.3%
9
638
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,470
-16.1%
9
639
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,050
-15.2%
9
640
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,770
-13.6%
9
641
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,450
-3.3%
9
642
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$26,690
+1.2%
9
643
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,020
-6.6%
9
644
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$35,360
-10.8%
9
645
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,760
-26.3%
9
646
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$38,170
-5.4%
9
647
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,550
-6.7%
9
648
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,800
-18.1%
9
649
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,830
+0.3%
9
650
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,390
-4.9%
8
651
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,930
-0.6%
8
652
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$35,130
-5.5%
8
653
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$33,770
-0.1%
8
654
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,360
-5.0%
8
655
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,420
-2.7%
8
656
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,930
-11.7%
8
657
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$34,000
-6.4%
8
658
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,070
-0.1%
8
659
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,970
-7.8%
7
660
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,190
-5.9%
7
661
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,380
-13.6%
7
662
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$27,400
-5.6%
7
663
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,550
-6.1%
7
664
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$29,110
-13.5%
7
665
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,870
-1.6%
6
666
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$27,110
-4.5%
6
667
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$25,830
-1.2%
6
Live jobs in Kansas
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