Best jobs in Kentucky

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

Search live jobs in Kentucky How we score
Wages here are local to Kentucky (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 Kentucky pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$558,180 vs $496,010 · +12.5%
$122,870 vs $132,300 · -7.1%
$36,440 vs $35,800 · +1.8%
$324,390 vs $312,400 · +3.8%
$91,760 vs $120,230 · -23.7%
$27,130 vs $31,200 · -13.0%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$558,180
+4.1%
—
600
100†
02
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$122,870
+40.1%
4,770
29,500
76
03
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$36,440
+17.0%
31,260
765,800
64
04
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$324,390
+4.2%
—
400
61†
05
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$91,760
+33.5%
1,540
23,400
60
06
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$27,130
+6.1%
41,860
904,300
58
07
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$36,810
+8.5%
47,730
472,300
57
08
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$79,370
+4.4%
52,100
308,700
56
09
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 53-2011
$350,950
+3.9%
6,260
11,700
56
10
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$103,630
+28.5%
1,680
16,000
55
11
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$81,040
+4.9%
50,300
189,100
54
12
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential · 53-7062
$42,770
+1.5%
57,930
384,300
53
13
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$103,450
+23.2%
8,600
62,100
53
14
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$338,850
+5.4%
230
300
53
15
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$347,960
+3.2%
1,090
1,300
51
16
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$279,990
+2.7%
—
800
51†
17
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$327,390
+2.5%
3,340
9,600
49
18
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$29,650
-0.5%
51,250
555,800
48
19
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
$120,400
+21.8%
70
2,400
46
20
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$120,760
+20.4%
1,360
12,000
46
21
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$317,110
+1.2%
240
600
44
22
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$109,010
+15.8%
7,660
115,200
44
23
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$130,650
+14.8%
6,630
74,600
44
24
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
$195,830
+6.4%
—
400
44†
25
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$28,590
-9.9%
44,550
542,600
44
Showing top 25 of 699 scored occupations — show all 699show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$140,360
+15.2%
43
27
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$222,520
+8.6%
43
28
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$83,850
+21.5%
42
29
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,480
+22.0%
41
30
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$237,770
+6.1%
40
31
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,950
-0.1%
40
32
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,560
+16.1%
39
33
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$34,640
+14.9%
39
34
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,340
+4.0%
38
35
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$248,730
+2.7%
38
36
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$241,530
+3.3%
37
37
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,700
-5.5%
37
38
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,680
+17.3%
37
39
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$54,190
+16.8%
36
40
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$76,260
+18.5%
36
41
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$65,230
+19.2%
36
42
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,200
+18.4%
36
43
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$68,420
+16.7%
35
44
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,370
+20.0%
34
45
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,990
+19.8%
34
46
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$83,550
+15.0%
34
47
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,920
+16.8%
34
48
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$97,650
+13.8%
34
49
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,270
+12.5%
34
50
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$78,810
+16.2%
33
51
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,820
+11.0%
33
52
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$103,740
+11.9%
32
53
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$179,530
+4.3%
32
54
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,710
+10.9%
31
55
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$91,230
+13.0%
31
56
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$32,320
+2.0%
31
57
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$29,660
-0.7%
31
58
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$83,730
+12.5%
30
59
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,790
+15.4%
30
60
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,870
-6.7%
30
61
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$95,630
+8.8%
30
62
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,720
+9.5%
30
63
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,750
+4.2%
30
64
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$180,910
+4.0%
30
65
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$201,260
+1.8%
29
66
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,140
+11.2%
29
67
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$95,090
+8.7%
29
68
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,050
+9.1%
29
69
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$125,400
+8.7%
29
70
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,810
+3.8%
29
71
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$128,650
+4.7%
29
72
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,860
+8.0%
29
73
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,810
+6.0%
28
74
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,230
+7.3%
28
75
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$72,750
+12.1%
28
76
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$128,930
+6.6%
28
77
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$136,530
+4.6%
28
78
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,100
+9.6%
28
79
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,390
+10.8%
28
80
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$49,330
+14.7%
28
81
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$97,020
+8.7%
28
82
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,370
+2.3%
28
83
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$45,710
+7.3%
27
84
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$162,160
+3.9%
27
85
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$64,730
+13.3%
27
86
Statisticians · Master's degree
$112,520
+8.5%
27
87
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$81,700
+5.6%
27
88
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$169,390
+2.7%
27
89
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,980
+12.8%
27
90
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$60,230
+12.9%
27
91
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$75,270
+4.6%
27
92
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$69,010
+6.2%
26
93
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$147,680
+3.8%
26
94
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,720
+12.1%
26
95
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$122,930
+4.5%
26
96
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$110,810
+8.1%
26
97
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$99,770
+9.3%
26
98
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$149,990
+4.3%
26
99
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$75,060
+11.5%
26
100
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$61,470
+12.8%
26
101
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$116,200
+7.3%
26
102
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$92,520
+9.5%
26
103
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$126,130
+6.1%
26
104
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,280
+11.9%
25
105
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,550
+8.5%
25†
106
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$79,100
+10.0%
25
107
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$89,420
+8.2%
25
108
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$129,990
+5.1%
25
109
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$52,420
+12.6%
25
110
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,490
+5.3%
25
111
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$175,690
+0.8%
25
112
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$46,550
-5.8%
25
113
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$121,460
+5.0%
25
114
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,740
+9.5%
24
115
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,550
+7.2%
24
116
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,160
+4.1%
24
117
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$67,150
+9.6%
24
118
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$60,680
+11.1%
24
119
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,180
-0.3%
24
120
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$150,650
+2.5%
24
121
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,340
+6.1%
24
122
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,840
+11.4%
24
123
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,550
+4.1%
24
124
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$112,750
+5.8%
23
125
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,700
+10.4%
23
126
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,480
+6.7%
23
127
Sociologists · Master's degree
$136,870
+3.6%
23
128
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,620
+8.1%
23
129
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$40,230
+12.6%
23
130
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,580
+8.7%
23
131
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,230
+11.3%
23
132
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$120,550
+1.6%
23†
133
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$101,860
+6.2%
23
134
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,770
+4.2%
23
135
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$139,110
+2.9%
23
136
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,930
+5.0%
23
137
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,800
+11.5%
23
138
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$123,290
+4.2%
22
139
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,440
+3.7%
22
140
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,970
+11.0%
22
141
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$112,320
+5.0%
22
142
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$98,710
+6.5%
22
143
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,610
-2.0%
22
144
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,030
+8.8%
22
145
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$112,250
+1.9%
22
146
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,760
+3.1%
22
147
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$140,820
+2.2%
22
148
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$78,830
+7.0%
22
149
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,200
-1.6%
22
150
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$82,630
+7.5%
22
151
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$80,130
+7.7%
22
152
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,350
+3.1%
22
153
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,490
+1.2%
22
154
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,620
+5.7%
22
155
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,020
+6.6%
22
156
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,750
+3.1%
21
157
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,440
+8.2%
21†
158
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$65,240
+5.8%
21
159
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,280
+0.3%
21
160
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$82,200
+7.1%
21
161
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,880
+10.0%
21
162
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$76,960
+6.4%
21
163
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,090
+3.7%
21
164
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$98,860
+5.5%
21
165
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$81,660
+5.7%
21
166
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$64,080
+7.7%
21
167
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$85,130
+6.8%
21
168
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,200
+6.4%
21
169
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$107,760
+4.4%
21
170
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$47,380
+10.1%
21
171
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$77,000
+7.0%
21
172
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$33,850
+11.1%
20
173
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,120
+8.5%
20
174
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,890
+4.2%
20
175
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$42,570
+9.7%
20
176
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,680
+4.5%
20
177
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$50,380
+9.5%
20
178
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,410
+6.4%
20
179
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$74,690
+3.0%
20
180
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$63,020
+5.5%
20†
181
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$51,070
+9.5%
20
182
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$107,520
+3.9%
20
183
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$95,360
+5.2%
20
184
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$90,190
+5.5%
20
185
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$70,630
+7.3%
20
186
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,230
+8.5%
20
187
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,160
+4.5%
20
188
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$100,720
+3.8%
20
189
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,080
-5.0%
20
190
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,940
+4.3%
20
191
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,640
+6.5%
19
192
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$117,170
+2.6%
19
193
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,410
+7.1%
19
194
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$39,590
+9.1%
19
195
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,900
+6.9%
19
196
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,140
+5.7%
19
197
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,730
+6.4%
19
198
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$28,780
+5.9%
19
199
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$97,680
+3.9%
19
200
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$127,800
+1.2%
19
201
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$97,640
+1.9%
19
202
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,670
+3.6%
19
203
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,450
+4.5%
19
204
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$23,500
-13.5%
19
205
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,470
+5.3%
19
206
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$59,100
+3.4%
19
207
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$84,600
+5.1%
19
208
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$49,840
+8.6%
19
209
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,490
+3.1%
19
210
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$71,470
+6.4%
18
211
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$84,090
+4.9%
18
212
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$114,310
+1.7%
18
213
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,460
+2.6%
18
214
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,140
+8.7%
18
215
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,880
+3.7%
18
216
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,710
+5.8%
18
217
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,780
+3.6%
18
218
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$30,160
-1.5%
18
219
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,070
+7.1%
18
220
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
+6.4%
18
221
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,220
+5.8%
18
222
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$69,670
+4.3%
18
223
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,560
-1.6%
18
224
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$69,520
+5.5%
18
225
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$102,610
+2.5%
18
226
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,830
-7.7%
17
227
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,140
+2.7%
17
228
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$91,560
+3.6%
17
229
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$64,350
+3.5%
17
230
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$85,160
+3.9%
17
231
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,420
+0.4%
17
232
Curators · Master's degree
$55,460
+7.0%
17
233
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,880
+8.2%
17
234
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,250
+2.1%
17
235
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$95,470
+3.0%
17
236
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,100
+4.1%
17
237
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,070
+8.1%
17
238
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,150
+4.8%
17
239
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$99,920
-1.5%
17
240
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$69,240
+3.0%
17
241
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$99,830
+2.1%
17
242
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$59,110
+3.3%
17
243
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,980
+7.6%
17
244
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$42,000
+7.7%
17
245
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$67,340
+5.4%
17
246
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,690
+5.3%
17
247
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$46,630
+1.1%
17
248
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$26,850
-3.4%
16
249
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$29,780
+4.1%
16
250
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$26,330
+6.3%
16
251
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$76,160
+4.2%
16
252
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,310
+7.0%
16
253
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$95,830
+2.6%
16
254
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$71,040
+4.4%
16
255
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$30,880
+0.4%
16
256
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$97,950
-8.2%
16†
257
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$35,570
+6.4%
16
258
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$33,580
+6.7%
16
259
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$71,840
+4.4%
16
260
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$86,790
+3.3%
16
261
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,770
+5.9%
16†
262
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,390
+2.9%
16
263
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,440
+3.4%
16†
264
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$68,270
+4.3%
16
265
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,920
+4.0%
16
266
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,150
+4.7%
16†
267
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,280
0.0%
16
268
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,670
+5.0%
16†
269
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$66,390
+4.4%
16
270
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$31,550
+2.0%
16
271
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$97,760
+1.9%
16
272
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,380
+6.6%
16
273
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,810
+4.7%
16†
274
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,340
+1.2%
16
275
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,490
+6.7%
16
276
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,370
+4.5%
16
277
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,290
+0.2%
16
278
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,840
+7.2%
16
279
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,770
+4.8%
15
280
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,480
+5.6%
15
281
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$46,940
+5.9%
15
282
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,920
+6.0%
15
283
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,060
+4.4%
15
284
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,520
+3.6%
15
285
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,490
+4.5%
15
286
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,830
+4.6%
15
287
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,410
+5.2%
15
288
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,550
+4.3%
15
289
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$75,670
+3.7%
15
290
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,580
+6.7%
15
291
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,870
+6.3%
15
292
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,470
+2.2%
15
293
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,650
+6.0%
15
294
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$54,550
+4.9%
15
295
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$77,510
+3.2%
15
296
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$76,100
+3.2%
15
297
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,530
+5.2%
15
298
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$103,300
+0.7%
15
299
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,890
+5.0%
15
300
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,530
+3.3%
15
301
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$29,840
+5.6%
15
302
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$72,230
+3.7%
15
303
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$103,240
+0.7%
15
304
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$34,470
+3.9%
15
305
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$88,610
+2.0%
15
306
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$66,500
+4.1%
15
307
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$57,850
-3.7%
15
308
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$58,150
+4.6%
15
309
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,220
+4.6%
15
310
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,460
+3.4%
15
311
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,790
+3.6%
15
312
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,590
+6.2%
15
313
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$71,980
+3.4%
14
314
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$60,120
+4.1%
14
315
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$107,030
-2.2%
14
316
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$67,690
+1.8%
14
317
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,620
+3.0%
14
318
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$68,230
+3.5%
14
319
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,270
+2.5%
14
320
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$49,280
+4.8%
14
321
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,550
+2.2%
14
322
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$49,940
+5.4%
14
323
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$74,730
+3.0%
14
324
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,600
-3.2%
14
325
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$39,150
+5.5%
14
326
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$33,890
+5.6%
14
327
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,860
+4.3%
14
328
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,120
-2.0%
14
329
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$68,460
+3.5%
14
330
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,690
+3.7%
14†
331
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,800
+5.1%
14
332
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$60,880
+1.7%
14
333
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$55,650
+4.7%
14
334
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,140
+6.4%
14
335
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,270
+3.2%
14†
336
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$62,330
+4.0%
14
337
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,220
+5.3%
14
338
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,520
+5.8%
14
339
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,300
+5.7%
14
340
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,830
+3.7%
14
341
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$57,550
+4.3%
14
342
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$35,520
+4.5%
14†
343
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,850
+3.4%
14
344
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,480
+2.4%
14
345
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,970
+1.7%
14
346
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$65,690
+3.1%
14
347
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$87,020
-4.2%
14
348
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$54,580
+2.6%
14†
349
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,610
+3.1%
14
350
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$62,090
+1.7%
14
351
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$65,000
+3.4%
14
352
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,220
+5.4%
14
353
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,150
+3.4%
14
354
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,400
+4.1%
14
355
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,310
+4.9%
13
356
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,670
+2.0%
13
357
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,690
+2.4%
13
358
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$94,850
-6.0%
13
359
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$58,850
+3.8%
13
360
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,330
+4.9%
13
361
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,570
-3.5%
13
362
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,240
+5.9%
13
363
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$53,160
+4.3%
13
364
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$48,110
+3.8%
13
365
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,050
+4.5%
13
366
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,680
+2.4%
13
367
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,550
-6.1%
13
368
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,820
+3.2%
13
369
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,940
0.0%
13
370
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,980
+3.0%
13
371
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,400
-11.2%
13
372
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,450
+5.3%
13
373
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,000
+3.0%
13
374
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$63,640
+1.3%
13
375
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,970
+3.8%
13
376
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$59,240
+3.2%
13
377
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$48,340
+4.2%
13
378
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,660
+3.0%
13
379
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,840
-5.1%
13
380
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,850
+5.1%
13
381
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$65,200
+1.7%
13
382
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,990
+3.7%
13
383
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$59,240
+3.3%
13
384
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,970
+3.7%
13
385
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,870
+1.7%
13
386
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,400
+1.2%
13
387
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$27,210
+3.4%
12
388
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,400
+3.1%
12
389
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$38,990
+3.2%
12
390
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,820
+2.3%
12
391
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$81,070
+0.9%
12
392
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,430
+2.8%
12
393
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,660
0.0%
12
394
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$47,040
+4.1%
12
395
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,690
-1.8%
12
396
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$46,840
+4.0%
12
397
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,990
+3.7%
12
398
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,610
+2.6%
12
399
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,920
+1.6%
12
400
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$49,730
+3.8%
12
401
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,670
+2.3%
12
402
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,710
-2.8%
12
403
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$44,000
+4.4%
12
404
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,710
+2.1%
12
405
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,120
+1.6%
12
406
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,890
+2.4%
12
407
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,860
+2.5%
12
408
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$87,390
-0.7%
12
409
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,030
+2.5%
12
410
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,260
+2.3%
12
411
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$76,860
+1.0%
12
412
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,770
+2.2%
12
413
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,030
+5.1%
12
414
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$49,680
+3.1%
12
415
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,620
+4.5%
12
416
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$23,870
+6.0%
12
417
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,670
+3.5%
12
418
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,680
+4.4%
12
419
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$48,780
+3.6%
12
420
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,680
+3.0%
12
421
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,830
+0.2%
12
422
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,260
+0.6%
12
423
Archivists · Master's degree
$48,810
+3.8%
12
424
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$32,200
+3.0%
12
425
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,020
+3.5%
12
426
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,640
-1.3%
12
427
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,400
+3.0%
12
428
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$48,910
+3.5%
12
429
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$64,440
+1.7%
12
430
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$52,960
+2.1%
12
431
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,620
+0.7%
12
432
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,410
+2.0%
12
433
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$61,450
+2.1%
12
434
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,320
0.0%
12
435
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,110
+3.3%
12
436
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,160
+2.9%
12
437
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$62,380
+2.1%
12
438
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$74,880
-4.2%
12
439
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,320
+3.3%
12
440
Historians · Master's degree
$63,530
+2.2%
12
441
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,430
+1.6%
12
442
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$54,220
+1.4%
12†
443
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,140
+1.7%
11
444
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,840
+2.8%
11
445
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$75,370
+0.7%
11
446
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,900
+3.4%
11
447
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$79,830
-2.6%
11
448
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$59,830
+0.2%
11
449
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,310
+2.4%
11
450
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,410
+3.3%
11
451
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,980
+3.6%
11
452
Economists · Master's degree
$71,400
+1.2%
11
453
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,840
+1.7%
11
454
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$58,910
-3.5%
11
455
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,820
+3.2%
11
456
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$61,260
+2.1%
11
457
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$65,660
+1.5%
11
458
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$48,150
+3.3%
11
459
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,960
-0.5%
11
460
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,260
+2.7%
11
461
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,410
-1.6%
11
462
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
-12.1%
11
463
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$60,280
+2.0%
11
464
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,920
-2.9%
11
465
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,670
-2.8%
11
466
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$79,290
-4.4%
11
467
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,380
+3.8%
11
468
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$78,850
-1.7%
11
469
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,990
0.0%
11
470
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$60,060
-1.8%
11
471
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,260
+3.8%
11
472
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,660
+3.2%
11
473
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,290
+2.9%
11
474
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$79,050
-5.6%
11
475
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$61,950
+1.6%
11
476
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,310
-7.8%
11
477
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,830
+2.0%
11
478
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$47,460
+2.3%
11
479
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,580
+2.5%
10
480
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$58,540
+1.4%
10
481
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$43,320
+3.1%
10
482
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,710
+2.6%
10
483
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$53,260
+2.3%
10
484
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,450
+1.3%
10
485
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$52,230
+2.1%
10
486
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$73,550
-0.1%
10
487
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$50,200
+1.8%
10
488
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,270
+1.1%
10
489
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$61,080
+0.7%
10
490
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,360
+3.9%
10
491
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,590
-0.4%
10
492
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,610
0.0%
10
493
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$34,450
+3.6%
10
494
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,120
+0.6%
10
495
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,850
-5.4%
10
496
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$63,140
+1.1%
10
497
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,570
-10.8%
10
498
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,670
-0.7%
10
499
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,860
+2.0%
10
500
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,810
-2.4%
10
501
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$60,730
-1.6%
10
502
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,850
+3.6%
10
503
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,470
+1.2%
10
504
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$58,920
+1.0%
10
505
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,580
+0.7%
10
506
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$53,590
+1.7%
10
507
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$45,350
+1.5%
10
508
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,100
-1.7%
10
509
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,370
+2.2%
10
510
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,010
-3.1%
10
511
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,260
+3.3%
10
512
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,600
+2.6%
10
513
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,280
-1.6%
10
514
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$58,200
-0.1%
10
515
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,080
+1.6%
10
516
Roof Bolters, Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,510
-34.2%
10
517
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$31,630
+3.0%
10
518
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,690
-9.5%
10†
519
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,420
+3.5%
10
520
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,020
+1.0%
10
521
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,740
+3.3%
10
522
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,790
+2.4%
10
523
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,700
-4.2%
10
524
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,050
-6.3%
10
525
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,110
+2.5%
10
526
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$68,880
-6.5%
10
527
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,010
+2.3%
10
528
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,110
-3.8%
9
529
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,000
+1.2%
9
530
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$68,220
-1.2%
9
531
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,170
+1.8%
9
532
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$56,460
+1.2%
9
533
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$59,430
+0.6%
9
534
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,610
-3.5%
9
535
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,020
-1.7%
9
536
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,440
-14.4%
9
537
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,200
-0.8%
9
538
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,860
+1.4%
9
539
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$50,970
+1.6%
9
540
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$60,200
-1.9%
9
541
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,090
0.0%
9
542
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$27,100
-1.5%
9
543
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,050
+2.7%
9
544
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,410
+1.0%
9
545
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,910
-2.3%
9
546
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$53,790
+1.2%
9
547
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,210
-12.9%
9
548
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,170
+0.7%
9
549
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,780
-2.8%
9
550
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,000
+2.3%
9
551
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,770
-4.3%
9
552
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,630
-0.2%
9
553
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,980
-0.8%
9
554
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$29,060
+0.2%
9
555
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,490
+2.8%
9
556
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,130
-6.0%
9
557
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,600
-0.2%
9
558
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,330
-3.7%
9
559
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,180
+2.0%
9
560
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,840
+1.5%
9
561
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,070
+0.3%
9
562
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,170
-2.1%
9
563
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,160
+3.1%
9
564
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$49,860
+1.3%
9
565
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,380
+1.1%
9
566
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,570
-13.6%
9
567
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,740
-19.6%
9†
568
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,990
-0.9%
9
569
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,970
+2.3%
9
570
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,070
-8.8%
9
571
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$38,330
+2.2%
9
572
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$57,240
-1.8%
9
573
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,650
+2.3%
9
574
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$46,640
+1.5%
9
575
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$61,130
-1.8%
8
576
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$61,190
-2.5%
8
577
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,140
+1.0%
8
578
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,040
-2.3%
8
579
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$57,430
-8.4%
8
580
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,890
-16.7%
8
581
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$43,100
+0.9%
8
582
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,320
-9.5%
8
583
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,630
+0.5%
8
584
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,000
-8.1%
8
585
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,640
+1.0%
8
586
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,130
-8.9%
8
587
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,180
-10.7%
8
588
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$58,820
-4.1%
8
589
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,430
-6.5%
8
590
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,330
-10.5%
8
591
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,220
-3.3%
8
592
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,390
+2.3%
8
593
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$50,020
+0.6%
8
594
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$57,930
-6.9%
8
595
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,250
-16.3%
8
596
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$42,220
+1.4%
8
597
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,490
-6.8%
8
598
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$50,400
-7.1%
8
599
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$28,970
+2.5%
8
600
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,380
-0.2%
8
601
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$29,730
+1.6%
8
602
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$48,540
+0.6%
8
603
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$35,430
+1.0%
8
604
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,140
-4.8%
7
605
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,400
-8.3%
7
606
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,740
-9.0%
7
607
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,580
-6.4%
7
608
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,300
-5.8%
7
609
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,970
-7.8%
7
610
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,610
-8.7%
7
611
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$47,070
-0.9%
7
612
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$54,570
-6.0%
7
613
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,610
-25.9%
7†
614
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,490
-6.3%
7
615
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,160
-12.0%
7
616
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,180
-2.3%
7
617
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$34,090
+0.6%
7†
618
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,360
-0.9%
7
619
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,780
-0.4%
7
620
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,120
-8.3%
7
621
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,830
-14.6%
7
622
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,350
-0.3%
7
623
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,790
-6.2%
7
624
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$44,530
-2.5%
7
625
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,800
+0.6%
7
626
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$34,240
+0.6%
7
627
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$47,530
-3.9%
7
628
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,770
-4.7%
7
629
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,790
+0.2%
7
630
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,090
-5.5%
7
631
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$44,800
-3.4%
7
632
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,090
-12.8%
7
633
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$48,050
-1.2%
6
634
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$25,930
+1.2%
6
635
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,060
-13.6%
6
636
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,870
-25.9%
6
637
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,490
-11.6%
6
638
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,450
-12.0%
6
639
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,580
-21.1%
6
640
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$42,200
-13.0%
6
641
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$42,910
-0.1%
6
642
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$44,990
-13.7%
6
643
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$46,380
-0.6%
6
644
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$33,050
-3.3%
6
645
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$40,620
-17.2%
6
646
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$45,660
-2.5%
6
647
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$38,030
-5.0%
6
648
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,440
-1.6%
6
649
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,790
-1.5%
6
650
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$45,760
-12.4%
6
651
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,330
-0.7%
6
652
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,990
-13.2%
6
653
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,080
-1.8%
6
654
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$43,660
-3.2%
6
655
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,110
-18.9%
6†
656
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$29,460
-10.8%
6
657
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,170
-7.8%
6
658
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,520
-2.5%
6
659
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,150
-2.9%
6
660
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,950
-3.3%
6
661
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,000
-4.9%
6
662
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,810
-0.6%
6
663
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,690
-1.8%
6
664
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,620
-16.1%
6
665
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$40,240
-2.8%
6
666
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,250
-15.9%
6
667
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,890
-6.6%
6
668
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$38,520
+0.2%
5
669
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,700
-6.8%
5
670
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,690
-6.7%
5
671
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,610
-0.4%
5
672
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,330
+0.3%
5
673
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,640
-15.2%
5
674
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,940
-1.6%
5
675
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$34,450
-22.1%
5
676
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,590
-26.3%
5
677
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$31,410
-1.0%
5
678
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,800
-4.7%
5
679
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$37,300
-5.4%
5
680
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$38,060
-6.4%
5
681
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$37,800
-9.6%
5
682
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,610
-0.1%
5
683
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,910
-6.1%
5
684
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,430
-2.6%
5
685
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$36,170
-5.5%
5
686
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$31,840
-5.6%
5
687
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,680
-13.6%
5
688
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,540
-0.7%
5
689
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,940
-5.9%
5
690
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,860
-5.0%
5
691
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,760
-2.2%
5
692
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$32,530
-4.5%
5
693
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,330
-1.1%
5
694
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$31,200
-13.5%
5
695
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$28,280
+0.4%
5
696
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,850
-1.3%
4
697
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,230
-1.4%
4
698
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,220
-2.7%
4
699
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,040
-11.7%
4
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Zekelman IndustriesVerified from company ATS

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United States Army Installation Management CommandVerified from company ATS

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