Best jobs in Lawrence, KS

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

Search live jobs in Lawrence, KS How we score
Wages here are local to Lawrence, KS (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (metro)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Lawrence, KS pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$432,860 vs $265,930 · +62.8%
−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
—†
+3.2%
—
1,300
100†
02
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
—†
+49.9%
—
2,300
89†
03
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$432,860
+2.5%
80
9,600
80
04
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
74†
05
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
—†
+42.1%
—
4,100
71†
06
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
—
23,400
70†
07
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$126,650
+40.1%
100
29,500
70
08
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
—†
+6.1%
—
900
69†
09
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$28,320
+6.1%
2,880
904,300
69
10
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
59†
11
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
59†
12
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
—†
+4.2%
—
400
55†
13
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$127,760
+23.2%
170
62,100
52
14
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
$275,960
+2.7%
30
3,300
52
15
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$30,700
+17.0%
750
765,800
51
16
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$171,290
+14.8%
170
74,600
51
17
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
—†
+1.2%
—
600
50†
18
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1221
—†
+0.8%
—
1,200
47†
19
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$67,010
+28.5%
130
16,000
46
20
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree · 31-2021
—†
+22.0%
—
19,800
46†
21
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$126,340
+20.4%
30
12,000
46
22
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$104,990
+15.8%
410
115,200
44
23
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree · 13-2061
—†
+18.5%
—
5,700
44†
24
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$135,920
+15.2%
130
55,600
44
25
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
—†
+2.7%
—
800
43†
Showing top 25 of 667 scored occupations — show all 667show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$189,740
+4.7%
42
27
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
—†
+19.2%
42†
28
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
42†
29
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
41†
30
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$87,380
+21.5%
41
31
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
41†
32
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,630
+17.3%
40
33
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+16.7%
40†
34
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
—†
+13.0%
40†
35
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
39†
36
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
39†
37
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+20.0%
39†
38
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$36,340
+8.5%
39
39
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$169,130
+5.7%
38
40
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
38†
41
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
38†
42
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$85,110
+4.4%
38
43
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,140
+14.9%
38
44
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
37†
45
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
37†
46
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.6%
37†
47
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
37†
48
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
37†
49
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
37†
50
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
37†
51
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
37†
52
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$170,660
+5.3%
36
53
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$31,320
-0.5%
36
54
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
36†
55
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
36†
56
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
35†
57
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$148,550
+6.6%
35
58
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
35†
59
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
35†
60
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$164,800
+4.3%
35
61
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
35†
62
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+12.1%
34†
63
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$101,060
+13.8%
34
64
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$109,740
+12.5%
34
65
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
34†
66
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$29,270
-9.9%
34
67
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$64,370
+16.8%
34
68
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$121,660
+8.7%
34
69
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
33†
70
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
33†
71
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
33†
72
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,010
+16.1%
33
73
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$85,130
+15.0%
33
74
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
33†
75
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
33†
76
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$156,080
+3.8%
33
77
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
33†
78
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
$78,020
+4.9%
33
79
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
32†
80
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$140,710
+1.7%
32
81
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.1%
32†
82
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
32†
83
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
32†
84
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.0%
32†
85
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$37,230
-0.7%
32
86
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,620
+19.8%
32
87
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
32†
88
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,620
+10.9%
32
89
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
31†
90
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,880
+4.6%
31
91
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
31†
92
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
30†
93
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
30†
94
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
30†
95
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
30†
96
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$85,330
+11.9%
30
97
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$91,780
+9.6%
30
98
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
30†
99
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
29†
100
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.5%
29†
101
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$83,080
+8.8%
29
102
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
29†
103
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+8.1%
29†
104
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
29†
105
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
29†
106
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
28†
107
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
28†
108
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,800
-5.5%
28
109
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$94,990
+9.1%
28
110
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,630
-1.6%
28
111
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
28†
112
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$103,800
+4.5%
28
113
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
28†
114
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
28†
115
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,770
+10.8%
28
116
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$110,180
+6.6%
27
117
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,880
+15.4%
27
118
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$82,360
+8.7%
27
119
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$128,760
+3.4%
27
120
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.3%
27†
121
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.2%
27†
122
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
27†
123
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$79,050
+4.6%
27
124
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
27†
125
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
27†
126
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
27†
127
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$112,130
+5.0%
27
128
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
27†
129
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
27†
130
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
—†
+9.7%
27†
131
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
26†
132
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
26†
133
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
26†
134
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$93,420
+5.6%
26
135
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
26†
136
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
26†
137
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.9%
26†
138
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
26†
139
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,170
+12.5%
26
140
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
26†
141
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$111,780
+4.6%
26
142
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
26†
143
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
26†
144
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
26†
145
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
26†
146
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$84,220
+8.2%
26
147
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
26†
148
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,050
+4.0%
25
149
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,170
+1.9%
25
150
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,560
+11.9%
25
151
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
25†
152
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
25†
153
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,070
+4.1%
25
154
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$97,220
+5.0%
25
155
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,440
+6.0%
25
156
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,070
+9.5%
25
157
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
25†
158
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
25†
159
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
25†
160
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
25†
161
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
25†
162
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$67,060
+6.7%
25
163
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
25†
164
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,410
+3.1%
25
165
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.0%
25†
166
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$43,190
+1.5%
24
167
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,920
+5.3%
24
168
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$60,820
+11.1%
24
169
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$105,070
+3.8%
24
170
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$72,100
+3.0%
24
171
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
24†
172
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
24†
173
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$34,260
+2.0%
24
174
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
24†
175
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.0%
24†
176
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
24†
177
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$96,050
+4.9%
23
178
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,350
+2.1%
23
179
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$47,680
+7.3%
23
180
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,130
+6.2%
23
181
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
23†
182
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
23†
183
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$83,260
+5.7%
23
184
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$79,990
+6.4%
23
185
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$78,080
+7.5%
23
186
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,210
+2.9%
23
187
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
23†
188
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
23†
189
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
23†
190
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,660
+12.1%
23
191
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,020
+3.8%
22
192
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
22†
193
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
22†
194
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
22†
195
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,390
+8.1%
22
196
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,650
+11.0%
22
197
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
22†
198
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
22†
199
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.8%
22†
200
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
22†
201
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$91,860
+3.9%
22
202
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,960
+7.3%
22
203
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
22†
204
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
22†
205
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
22†
206
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,290
+6.4%
22
207
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
22†
208
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
21†
209
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
21†
210
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
21†
211
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
21†
212
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
21†
213
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
21†
214
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
21†
215
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
21†
216
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,040
+6.4%
21
217
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$100,480
+1.7%
21
218
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$29,980
+5.9%
21
219
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,800
+4.5%
21
220
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$63,770
+5.8%
21
221
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
21†
222
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,520
+2.3%
21
223
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
21†
224
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$63,010
+7.7%
21
225
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
21†
226
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,710
+3.1%
21
227
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
20†
228
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
20†
229
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.7%
20†
230
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$48,290
-5.8%
20
231
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
20†
232
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
20†
233
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
20†
234
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
20†
235
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,560
+0.3%
20
236
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
20†
237
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,800
+1.2%
20
238
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
20†
239
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
20†
240
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
20†
241
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.9%
20†
242
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
20†
243
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.5%
20†
244
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
20†
245
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
20†
246
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,820
+0.7%
20
247
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.2%
20†
248
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
20†
249
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
20†
250
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
20†
251
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
20†
252
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
19†
253
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
19†
254
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
19†
255
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
19†
256
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,470
-0.3%
19
257
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,700
+9.1%
19
258
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
19†
259
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
19†
260
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$52,460
+6.4%
19
261
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$76,700
+3.0%
19
262
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
19†
263
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$64,210
+6.5%
19
264
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
19†
265
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
19†
266
Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.9%
19†
267
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
19†
268
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
19†
269
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
19†
270
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
19†
271
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$38,440
+3.6%
19
272
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
19†
273
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$65,820
+4.3%
19
274
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
19†
275
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
19†
276
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$78,460
+3.3%
19
277
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
19†
278
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,230
+3.7%
19†
279
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
19†
280
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
19†
281
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
19†
282
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
19†
283
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,040
+4.8%
18
284
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
18†
285
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.0%
18†
286
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
18†
287
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,380
+3.1%
18
288
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
18†
289
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,280
+4.5%
18
290
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
18†
291
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
18†
292
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
18†
293
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,010
+4.2%
18
294
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,880
+4.2%
18
295
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
18†
296
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
18†
297
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,720
+8.7%
18
298
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,590
+7.1%
18
299
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,620
+6.4%
18
300
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
18†
301
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
18†
302
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.1%
18†
303
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,700
+7.1%
18
304
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
18†
305
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
18†
306
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
17†
307
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
17†
308
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
17†
309
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
17†
310
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
17†
311
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,120
+3.7%
17
312
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
17†
313
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
314
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
17†
315
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,200
+3.7%
17
316
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,940
+8.8%
17
317
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
17†
318
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
17†
319
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
17†
320
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
17†
321
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.4%
17†
322
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$61,900
+1.3%
17
323
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,080
-1.6%
17
324
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,020
+4.3%
17
325
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,330
+3.6%
17
326
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,080
+3.6%
17
327
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
17†
328
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
17†
329
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
17†
330
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,400
+2.6%
17
331
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$60,980
+3.4%
17
332
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
17†
333
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
17†
334
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
17†
335
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
17†
336
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
17†
337
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
17†
338
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
17†
339
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
17†
340
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
17†
341
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,310
+6.3%
17
342
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,020
-0.7%
17
343
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
17†
344
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$76,520
+1.7%
17
345
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
17†
346
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$50,310
-2.0%
17
347
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
17†
348
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
17†
349
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$50,850
+3.5%
17
350
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,170
-5.1%
17
351
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
17†
352
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
17†
353
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
17†
354
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
16†
355
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+0.6%
16†
356
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,840
+4.5%
16
357
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
16†
358
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
16†
359
Tapers · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.1%
16†
360
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
16†
361
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
16†
362
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
16†
363
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$83,240
-1.5%
16
364
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.1%
16†
365
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
16†
366
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
16†
367
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$84,740
+0.7%
16
368
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
16†
369
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
16†
370
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$53,120
+4.8%
16
371
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
16†
372
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$80,770
-4.2%
16
373
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,490
0.0%
16
374
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$60,380
+4.1%
16
375
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,590
-5.0%
16
376
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,330
-0.1%
16
377
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
16†
378
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
16†
379
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
16†
380
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,560
+1.7%
16†
381
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
16†
382
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
16†
383
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$84,950
-6.0%
16
384
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
16†
385
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
16†
386
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
16†
387
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
16†
388
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,180
+5.6%
16
389
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
16†
390
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
16†
391
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
16†
392
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
16†
393
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
15†
394
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
15†
395
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
15†
396
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$22,360
-1.5%
15
397
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,590
+5.6%
15
398
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$22,620
+6.3%
15
399
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
15†
400
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
15†
401
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
15†
402
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
15†
403
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
15†
404
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
15†
405
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
15†
406
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
15†
407
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$64,990
+1.7%
15
408
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,930
+5.7%
15
409
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
15†
410
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$28,470
+7.0%
15
411
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
15†
412
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
15†
413
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
15†
414
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
15†
415
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$33,070
+6.7%
15
416
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
15†
417
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
15†
418
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
15†
419
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$45,210
+4.6%
15
420
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,090
-1.6%
15
421
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
15†
422
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,760
+4.1%
14
423
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,930
+3.4%
14
424
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
14†
425
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
14†
426
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$33,910
+0.4%
14
427
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
14†
428
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$56,760
-3.7%
14
429
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
14†
430
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,080
+2.3%
14
431
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,400
-2.0%
14
432
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
14†
433
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,890
-8.1%
14
434
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$60,230
+1.8%
14
435
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
14†
436
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.1%
14†
437
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$70,530
-3.5%
14
438
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,080
-0.8%
14
439
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
14†
440
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
14†
441
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
14†
442
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$54,290
+2.1%
14
443
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
14†
444
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
14†
445
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
14†
446
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
14†
447
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$43,280
+3.2%
14
448
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$32,710
+5.6%
14
449
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,590
+2.4%
14
450
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
451
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
14†
452
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,190
+5.8%
14
453
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
14†
454
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,880
+3.0%
14
455
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
14†
456
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$70,630
-4.2%
14
457
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
14†
458
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
14†
459
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,950
+3.8%
14
460
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
14†
461
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
14†
462
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
14†
463
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$26,020
+3.4%
14
464
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
14†
465
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
13†
466
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$35,530
+4.1%
13
467
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
13†
468
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
13†
469
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
13†
470
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
13†
471
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.5%
13†
472
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
13†
473
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$36,420
+3.9%
13
474
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
13†
475
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,610
+2.5%
13
476
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
13†
477
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
13†
478
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,010
-1.8%
13
479
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$31,350
-3.4%
13
480
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
13†
481
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,590
+3.7%
13
482
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
13†
483
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
13†
484
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
13†
485
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
13†
486
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,430
0.0%
13
487
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$44,650
+1.1%
13
488
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
13†
489
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
13†
490
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$65,460
+0.6%
13
491
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$39,190
+3.8%
13
492
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
13†
493
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$48,190
+3.1%
13
494
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,180
+2.2%
13
495
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
13†
496
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
13†
497
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.7%
13†
498
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
13†
499
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
500
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
13†
501
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,120
+5.4%
13
502
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
13†
503
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
13†
504
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
13†
505
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,760
+3.0%
13
506
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
12†
507
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$36,080
+2.0%
12
508
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
12†
509
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
12†
510
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,410
0.0%
12
511
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
12†
512
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
12†
513
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
12†
514
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,080
+0.4%
12
515
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,980
-2.8%
12
516
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
12†
517
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$37,910
+3.1%
12
518
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
12†
519
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,740
+3.1%
12
520
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$51,690
+1.5%
12
521
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
12†
522
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,380
-4.2%
12
523
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,530
-6.5%
12
524
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
12†
525
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
12†
526
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
12†
527
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,040
-6.7%
12
528
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$52,530
+0.2%
12
529
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.9%
12†
530
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,090
-2.9%
12
531
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
12†
532
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,640
+2.4%
12
533
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
12†
534
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,550
+3.7%
12
535
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
12†
536
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,090
-7.7%
12
537
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
12†
538
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
11†
539
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
11†
540
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
11†
541
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
11†
542
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$49,570
+1.8%
11
543
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,890
-2.3%
11
544
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
11†
545
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,930
+0.2%
11
546
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
11†
547
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
548
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
11†
549
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
11†
550
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
—†
-7.1%
11†
551
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
11†
552
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
11†
553
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
11†
554
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
11†
555
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
11†
556
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
11†
557
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
11†
558
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
11†
559
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$26,550
+3.0%
11
560
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
11†
561
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
11†
562
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.4%
11†
563
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
11†
564
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,240
+1.6%
11
565
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
11†
566
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
11†
567
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
11†
568
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
11†
569
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
11†
570
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$36,940
+1.6%
11
571
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
11†
572
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
11†
573
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$27,040
-1.5%
11
574
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
11†
575
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
11†
576
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$44,370
-5.4%
10
577
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
10†
578
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,700
+0.7%
10
579
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$54,400
-1.6%
10
580
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.1%
10†
581
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
10†
582
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
10†
583
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.5%
10†
584
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
10†
585
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
10†
586
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.1%
10†
587
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,460
0.0%
10
588
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
10†
589
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
10†
590
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
10†
591
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
10†
592
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
10†
593
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
10†
594
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
10†
595
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$53,680
-2.5%
10
596
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.3%
10†
597
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
10†
598
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
10†
599
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
10†
600
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
10†
601
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$41,980
+1.4%
10
602
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$48,930
-1.8%
10
603
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,130
-12.1%
10
604
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
10†
605
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
10†
606
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.5%
10†
607
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,280
-10.7%
10
608
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,490
-14.6%
10
609
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,400
-6.8%
10
610
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
9†
611
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
9†
612
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
9†
613
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
9†
614
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
9†
615
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,380
-0.2%
9
616
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
9†
617
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
9†
618
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
9†
619
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,800
-6.8%
9
620
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
9†
621
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$39,260
+1.0%
9
622
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,240
-13.2%
9
623
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,240
-11.6%
9
624
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
9†
625
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,420
-8.9%
9
626
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
9†
627
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
9†
628
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,770
-5.8%
9
629
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,450
-12.9%
9
630
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
9†
631
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
9†
632
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
9†
633
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
9†
634
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
9†
635
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
9†
636
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
9†
637
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
8†
638
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
8†
639
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$27,590
+0.2%
8
640
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$29,700
-13.5%
8
641
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
8†
642
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
8†
643
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$23,630
+0.6%
8
644
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,270
-6.7%
8
645
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
8†
646
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
8†
647
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
8†
648
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.0%
8†
649
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
8†
650
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
8†
651
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
8†
652
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
8†
653
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
8†
654
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.4%
8†
655
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
7†
656
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.0%
7†
657
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$36,010
-1.0%
7
658
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
7†
659
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
7†
660
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
7†
661
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
7†
662
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
7†
663
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
7†
664
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
6†
665
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
6†
666
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
6†
667
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
6†
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