Best jobs in Louisiana

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

Search live jobs in Louisiana How we score
Wages here are local to Louisiana (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 Louisiana pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$125,600 vs $132,300 · -5.1%
$22,520 vs $35,800 · -37.1%
$502,720 vs $210,040 · +139.3%
$410,500 vs $391,490 · +4.9%
$22,800 vs $31,200 · -26.9%
$404,550 vs $292,910 · +38.1%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
Compare · Alabama·Alaska·Arizona
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$125,600
+40.1%
5,380
29,500
100
02
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$22,520
+17.0%
45,060
765,800
97
03
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1221
$502,720
+0.8%
40
1,200
96
04
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$410,500
+3.2%
190
1,300
83
05
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$22,800
+6.1%
45,720
904,300
82
06
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$404,550
+1.2%
80
600
78
07
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$101,790
+4.4%
43,220
308,700
76
08
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$78,760
+33.5%
1,300
23,400
76
09
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$345,040
+6.1%
90
900
75
10
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$80,230
+4.9%
48,970
189,100
75
11
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$350,920
+2.5%
4,740
9,600
75
12
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$104,550
+23.2%
7,470
62,100
69
13
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$92,990
+28.5%
720
16,000
69
14
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$29,490
-0.5%
49,570
555,800
67
15
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$304,830
+3.9%
140
600
64
16
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$34,490
+8.5%
31,710
472,300
64
17
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$26,750
-9.9%
46,350
542,600
63
18
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$128,870
+20.4%
1,360
12,000
62
19
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential · 53-7062
$35,340
+1.5%
43,730
384,300
61
20
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$126,800
+14.8%
7,070
74,600
58
21
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$222,130
+8.6%
900
2,700
58
22
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
$125,130
+17.3%
2,250
27,400
57
23
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$210,390
+3.3%
—
2,100
57†
24
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
$115,210
+19.7%
140
3,200
56
25
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$127,500
+15.2%
2,860
55,600
55
Showing top 25 of 678 scored occupations — show all 678show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$102,800
+15.8%
54
27
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$255,330
+2.7%
54
28
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$80,860
+21.8%
54
29
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$65,370
+22.0%
53
30
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$29,050
+14.9%
52
31
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$63,210
+21.5%
50
32
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,320
+4.0%
50
33
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$84,310
+18.5%
49
34
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance · Postsecondary nondegree award
$129,580
+8.1%
48†
35
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,260
+16.1%
48
36
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$66,090
+19.2%
47
37
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$15,080
-0.7%
47
38
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$75,230
+16.7%
46
39
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,960
+16.8%
45
40
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$98,490
+13.8%
45
41
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$122,920
+11.0%
45
42
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,580
+18.4%
45
43
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$38,230
+7.3%
44
44
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$28,930
+2.0%
44
45
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$37,910
+16.8%
44
46
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$31,440
+20.0%
44
47
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,480
-6.7%
44
48
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,320
+12.5%
43
49
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,750
+19.8%
43
50
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$69,610
+15.0%
43
51
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$103,140
+4.5%
43
52
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$73,850
+16.2%
42
53
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$110,010
+8.7%
42
54
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$119,280
+11.1%
42
55
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$106,620
+11.9%
42
56
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$89,560
+12.5%
41
57
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$124,370
+9.6%
41
58
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,530
+10.9%
41
59
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$121,680
+5.5%
41†
60
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$170,750
+4.1%
41
61
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$119,540
+9.1%
41
62
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$95,540
+8.8%
40
63
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,540
+9.5%
40
64
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,330
-5.5%
40
65
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$197,480
+1.8%
40
66
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,480
+14.6%
40
67
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,960
+3.8%
39
68
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$162,850
+3.8%
39
69
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$80,710
+13.0%
39
70
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,790
-1.6%
39
71
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,360
+5.3%
39
72
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,410
+4.6%
39
73
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$73,810
+4.6%
38
74
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$65,620
+14.7%
38
75
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$166,240
+4.0%
38
76
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$125,930
+8.1%
38
77
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$75,240
+12.1%
38
78
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,800
+6.0%
38
79
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$75,460
+13.3%
38
80
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$23,620
-3.4%
38
81
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,100
+4.1%
37
82
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$123,710
+7.2%
37
83
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$95,660
+8.7%
37
84
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,440
+7.3%
37
85
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
$155,250
+4.3%
37
86
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$136,970
+6.1%
37
87
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$118,060
+8.0%
36
88
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$63,220
+3.0%
36
89
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$120,650
+6.6%
36
90
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$115,950
+3.7%
36†
91
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,480
+15.4%
35
92
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$84,850
+5.6%
35
93
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,040
+5.7%
35
94
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,510
+2.3%
35
95
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$61,110
+12.9%
35
96
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$77,000
+8.2%
34
97
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$110,700
+4.7%
34
98
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$58,770
-2.0%
34
99
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$128,670
+5.7%
34
100
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,180
-0.3%
34
101
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,070
+10.8%
34
102
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,290
+0.3%
34
103
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,330
+11.2%
34
104
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,470
+2.6%
33
105
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,410
+11.9%
33
106
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$64,530
+11.5%
33
107
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$47,830
+12.6%
33
108
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$105,380
+5.0%
33
109
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,280
+9.5%
32
110
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$62,760
+11.1%
32
111
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$130,510
+3.9%
32
112
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,650
+6.1%
31
113
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,300
+6.2%
31
114
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,650
+8.1%
31
115
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$133,210
+1.9%
31
116
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$85,240
+7.0%
31
117
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,910
+12.1%
31
118
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,200
+9.5%
31
119
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,550
+3.1%
31
120
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$66,810
+10.0%
31
121
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$44,890
-5.8%
31
122
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$107,880
+5.0%
31
123
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$107,670
+5.8%
31
124
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$134,800
+2.6%
31
125
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$122,150
+4.2%
30
126
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$99,210
+4.6%
30
127
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,690
+6.7%
30
128
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$118,490
+4.4%
30
129
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$100,390
+6.2%
30
130
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$120,740
+3.9%
30
131
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,730
+10.4%
30
132
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$85,330
+7.5%
30
133
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,250
+2.2%
30
134
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,250
+8.2%
30
135
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$82,090
+6.4%
30
136
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$124,200
+1.9%
30
137
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$117,160
+0.5%
29
138
Statisticians · Master's degree
$76,400
+8.5%
29
139
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,110
+11.4%
29
140
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,390
+11.5%
29
141
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$139,640
+1.3%
29
142
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,450
+11.3%
29
143
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$103,890
+4.9%
29
144
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,680
+4.5%
29
145
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$83,550
+7.3%
29
146
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,330
+11.0%
29
147
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,670
+2.1%
29
148
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,410
+6.6%
29
149
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$99,070
+2.1%
28
150
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$59,990
+6.4%
28†
151
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,010
+7.3%
28
152
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$95,940
+5.1%
28
153
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
+4.5%
28
154
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,380
+3.1%
28
155
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$77,510
+7.1%
28
156
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,860
-5.0%
28
157
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$104,460
+4.3%
27
158
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,850
-1.6%
27
159
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$61,080
+7.7%
27
160
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$20,850
+5.9%
27
161
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,240
+0.4%
27
162
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,520
+1.2%
27
163
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$66,340
+5.8%
27
164
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,410
+6.4%
27
165
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$47,100
+9.7%
27
166
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,260
+3.7%
27
167
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,580
+3.3%
27
168
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$94,380
+5.0%
27
169
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,230
+8.5%
27
170
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,200
+3.1%
27
171
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,290
+8.8%
27
172
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,930
+8.5%
27
173
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$52,450
+9.5%
27
174
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$109,630
+3.1%
27
175
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$44,750
+10.1%
26
176
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,260
+5.8%
26
177
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$97,120
+3.8%
26
178
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$75,680
+5.7%
26
179
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$60,960
+6.4%
26
180
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,400
+4.2%
26
181
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,400
+6.4%
26
182
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$68,790
+7.0%
26
183
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$62,390
+7.7%
25
184
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$98,840
+1.7%
25
185
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,270
+6.1%
25
186
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,960
+10.0%
25
187
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,090
+6.4%
25
188
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,610
+5.5%
25
189
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,940
+8.5%
25
190
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$35,530
+9.1%
25
191
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,870
+3.6%
25
192
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,520
+7.7%
25
193
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$84,320
+5.2%
25
194
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,440
+3.7%
25
195
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,810
+1.8%
25
196
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$42,260
+9.5%
25
197
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,700
+3.6%
25
198
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$104,520
-0.1%
24†
199
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$98,040
+3.2%
24
200
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,530
+5.3%
24
201
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,460
+5.2%
24
202
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$89,520
+3.6%
24
203
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$80,670
+4.7%
24
204
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$126,440
-0.7%
24
205
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$70,460
+5.5%
24
206
Curators · Master's degree
$60,080
+7.0%
24
207
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,610
+7.1%
24
208
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$91,340
+3.6%
24
209
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$85,850
+3.7%
24
210
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,570
+7.1%
24
211
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$96,550
+3.0%
24
212
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$83,640
+4.2%
24
213
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,780
+4.0%
23
214
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,640
-2.8%
23
215
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$27,400
-1.5%
23
216
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$26,780
+6.3%
23
217
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$91,560
+3.2%
23
218
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$61,870
+3.5%
23
219
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$79,580
+3.9%
23
220
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,900
+7.6%
23
221
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$70,290
+3.0%
23
222
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$49,080
+4.6%
23
223
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,680
+4.3%
23
224
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,440
+6.5%
23
225
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$81,930
+4.1%
23
226
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$103,430
+1.6%
23
227
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,480
+8.7%
23
228
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$69,820
+4.4%
23
229
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,780
+6.4%
23
230
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$26,600
+0.4%
23
231
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,490
+8.2%
22
232
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,700
+5.3%
22
233
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,470
+4.8%
22
234
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,060
-6.1%
22
235
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,240
+3.6%
22
236
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,830
+4.4%
22
237
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$87,670
+3.0%
22
238
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,660
+2.4%
22
239
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,320
+6.6%
22
240
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,750
0.0%
22
241
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$72,030
+4.3%
22
242
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$62,920
+4.9%
22
243
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,470
+2.9%
22
244
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,700
+4.6%
22
245
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$90,040
+2.5%
21
246
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,050
+5.0%
21
247
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$94,710
+1.9%
21
248
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,480
+3.7%
21
249
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$80,190
+3.4%
21
250
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,060
+8.1%
21
251
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$108,350
-8.8%
21
252
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$99,810
+1.2%
21
253
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$63,140
+4.4%
21
254
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$60,200
+5.4%
21
255
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$83,360
-1.5%
21
256
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,370
+4.5%
21
257
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$61,150
+4.8%
21
258
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$69,230
+3.9%
21
259
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,080
+6.0%
21
260
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,670
+6.7%
21
261
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$55,890
+5.5%
21
262
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$48,760
+5.9%
21
263
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,170
+6.1%
21
264
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,050
+2.5%
21
265
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$30,640
+6.7%
21
266
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$48,950
+1.1%
20
267
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$28,170
+7.0%
20
268
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,120
+5.6%
20
269
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$74,500
+3.4%
20
270
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,730
+5.2%
20
271
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,040
+2.5%
20
272
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$88,090
+2.0%
20
273
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$46,610
+2.3%
20
274
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,770
+3.7%
20†
275
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,240
-1.6%
20
276
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$46,410
+3.8%
20
277
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,710
+2.1%
20
278
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,870
+6.2%
20
279
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,350
+6.3%
20
280
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$61,010
+4.1%
20
281
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,080
+5.7%
20
282
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$59,860
+3.1%
20
283
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,620
+6.9%
20
284
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$66,870
+4.0%
20
285
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,680
+2.2%
20
286
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$48,040
+3.3%
20
287
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,890
+6.7%
20
288
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,990
+3.6%
20
289
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$102,800
0.0%
20
290
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$97,470
+0.7%
20
291
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,700
+2.1%
19
292
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,940
+2.3%
19
293
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$38,020
+4.1%
19
294
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$57,840
+4.5%
19
295
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,930
+4.2%
19
296
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,170
-11.2%
19
297
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,950
+6.0%
19
298
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$99,840
+0.2%
19
299
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$26,030
+5.6%
19
300
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$87,460
+1.6%
19
301
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,060
+6.4%
19
302
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,000
+2.0%
19
303
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$21,820
+6.4%
19
304
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$62,910
+3.8%
19
305
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,150
+4.3%
19
306
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,570
+4.9%
19
307
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,720
+5.1%
19†
308
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$58,900
+4.3%
19
309
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,750
+3.4%
19
310
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$94,320
+0.6%
19
311
Historians · Master's degree
$80,620
+2.2%
19
312
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$29,160
+5.5%
19†
313
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,680
+2.4%
19
314
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,140
+2.0%
19
315
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,100
+2.0%
19
316
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$90,160
-4.2%
19
317
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,820
+3.8%
19
318
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,490
0.0%
19
319
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$98,270
-0.7%
19
320
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,860
+4.3%
19
321
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,170
+3.0%
19
322
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$78,710
+1.7%
19
323
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$56,800
+3.4%
19
324
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$28,020
+5.6%
18
325
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,250
+2.1%
18
326
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,870
+5.1%
18
327
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,550
-3.5%
18
328
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$43,680
+5.7%
18
329
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,000
+3.4%
18
330
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,460
+5.4%
18
331
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,210
-4.2%
18
332
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,440
+4.5%
18
333
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,730
+6.0%
18
334
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$31,230
+5.3%
18
335
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,370
+4.5%
18
336
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$52,600
+4.4%
18
337
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$86,980
+0.5%
18
338
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$51,770
+4.6%
18
339
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,280
+4.7%
18
340
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$53,360
+3.5%
18
341
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,110
+2.6%
18
342
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$33,120
+3.4%
18
343
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,900
+5.7%
18
344
Archivists · Master's degree
$59,070
+3.8%
18
345
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,760
+3.7%
18
346
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$82,990
+0.6%
18
347
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,930
+5.1%
18
348
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,210
+0.5%
18
349
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,140
+1.2%
18
350
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$91,170
-1.7%
18
351
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,460
+1.7%
18
352
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,380
+4.9%
18
353
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$61,110
+1.7%
18
354
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,420
+3.4%
18
355
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,400
+1.6%
18
356
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$60,610
+3.2%
18
357
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,910
+2.6%
17
358
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$27,600
+3.9%
17
359
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,260
+0.6%
17
360
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$77,030
-4.2%
17
361
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,960
+4.4%
17
362
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$54,460
+1.7%
17
363
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$58,760
-2.0%
17
364
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$60,250
+0.2%
17
365
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,570
+3.0%
17
366
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$80,530
+1.0%
17
367
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$47,340
+3.8%
17
368
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,410
+2.3%
17†
369
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,580
+4.1%
17
370
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$27,850
+5.5%
17
371
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$68,030
+2.1%
17
372
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$34,910
+3.2%
17
373
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$44,310
+4.8%
17
374
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,850
+3.1%
17
375
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,040
+3.5%
17
376
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$47,420
+4.2%
17
377
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,440
+3.2%
17
378
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$60,650
+1.7%
17
379
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$63,120
+1.3%
17
380
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$53,790
+1.5%
17
381
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,940
+2.4%
17
382
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,420
+3.7%
17
383
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$49,950
+4.1%
17
384
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,110
0.0%
17
385
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,180
-7.7%
17
386
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,660
+3.5%
16
387
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$40,900
+4.5%
16
388
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$58,910
-3.5%
16
389
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,180
+2.5%
16
390
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,930
+4.6%
16
391
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$46,100
+4.3%
16
392
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,410
+1.1%
16
393
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$44,850
+2.5%
16
394
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,700
0.0%
16
395
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,020
+2.5%
16
396
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$22,240
+5.8%
16
397
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,740
+4.5%
16
398
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$22,900
-2.9%
16
399
Economists · Master's degree
$73,050
+1.2%
16
400
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,220
-5.1%
16
401
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$31,310
+3.1%
16
402
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,440
+3.8%
16
403
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$58,960
+1.5%
16
404
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$69,590
+1.2%
16
405
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$32,350
+5.4%
16
406
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,850
-7.8%
16
407
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,430
+4.1%
16
408
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,690
+2.9%
16
409
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,070
-0.1%
16
410
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,310
+0.7%
16
411
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$58,680
+1.8%
16
412
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,660
+3.2%
16
413
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$28,930
+5.5%
16
414
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$22,680
+3.4%
16
415
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$51,150
+3.3%
16
416
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$50,050
+3.0%
16
417
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$47,750
+3.7%
16
418
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,410
+2.5%
16
419
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$25,490
+2.0%
16
420
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$76,540
-2.6%
16
421
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$47,310
+3.5%
15
422
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$52,440
-3.7%
15
423
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,730
+1.3%
15
424
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,150
+3.3%
15
425
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,580
+2.7%
15
426
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$49,910
+2.1%
15
427
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$58,800
-1.8%
15
428
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,930
-4.7%
15
429
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$60,760
+0.4%
15
430
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,000
+4.2%
15
431
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,480
+3.3%
15
432
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,450
+3.2%
15
433
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,550
+3.5%
15
434
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,970
-1.3%
15
435
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$77,730
-6.5%
15
436
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,980
-2.4%
15
437
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,790
+3.0%
15
438
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,350
+3.3%
15
439
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,560
+2.0%
15
440
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,320
+2.4%
15
441
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,990
-0.2%
15
442
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,860
+3.2%
15
443
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$78,810
-2.2%
15
444
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,110
-0.1%
15
445
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,630
+1.6%
15
446
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$69,020
+0.7%
15
447
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,170
-0.4%
15
448
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,640
+2.5%
15
449
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,160
+2.3%
15
450
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$47,250
+3.3%
15
451
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$46,730
+3.1%
15
452
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$63,130
+1.5%
15
453
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,710
+3.7%
15
454
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,930
-4.7%
15
455
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,260
-0.8%
15
456
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,500
-9.5%
15†
457
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,620
+3.6%
15
458
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$57,020
+2.0%
14
459
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,820
+3.0%
14
460
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$59,100
-1.6%
14
461
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,410
-0.2%
14
462
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,240
+2.6%
14
463
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,520
+2.8%
14
464
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,020
+3.9%
14
465
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,970
+2.8%
14
466
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$56,890
+1.4%
14
467
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$73,210
-4.4%
14
468
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$61,170
+1.1%
14
469
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,170
+1.1%
14
470
Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,590
+1.2%
14†
471
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,120
-1.8%
14
472
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$68,470
-6.9%
14
473
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,200
+0.7%
14
474
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$63,790
+0.9%
14
475
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,120
+1.5%
14
476
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,150
+1.6%
14†
477
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$27,200
+3.0%
14
478
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,800
+3.8%
14
479
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$53,130
-1.6%
14
480
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,450
+0.2%
14
481
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,990
+3.7%
14
482
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,840
+1.2%
14
483
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$37,950
+3.1%
14
484
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$49,180
+1.8%
14
485
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,150
+1.6%
14
486
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,040
-8.2%
14
487
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,560
+2.5%
14
488
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,080
0.0%
13
489
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$59,460
-0.1%
13
490
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$58,440
+1.2%
13
491
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$33,970
+2.4%
13†
492
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,370
+3.6%
13
493
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,640
-2.8%
13
494
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,750
+2.2%
13
495
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,450
-0.7%
13
496
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,500
-0.8%
13
497
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$61,300
-1.8%
13
498
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,070
+1.4%
13
499
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$22,060
-1.5%
13
500
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$63,210
-3.5%
13
501
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,530
-1.7%
13†
502
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$54,140
+1.0%
13
503
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,200
+2.5%
13
504
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$56,480
+0.7%
13
505
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,360
+2.9%
13
506
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$54,890
+1.3%
13
507
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$66,870
-13.7%
13
508
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,700
-7.8%
13
509
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$58,860
+0.6%
13
510
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,840
-4.6%
13
511
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,960
-2.8%
12
512
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,130
-6.0%
12
513
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$59,420
-1.9%
12
514
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$48,420
+1.7%
12
515
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,470
-8.4%
12
516
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$23,920
+3.0%
12
517
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,170
-2.1%
12
518
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$40,120
+2.2%
12
519
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,230
-6.3%
12
520
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,380
-0.3%
12
521
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,270
+1.4%
12
522
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,260
+1.0%
12
523
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,200
+2.0%
12
524
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,050
-0.9%
12
525
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,680
-12.9%
12
526
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$25,450
+3.6%
12
527
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$29,540
+2.1%
12†
528
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$47,990
+1.4%
12
529
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,220
+3.8%
12
530
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,800
-16.7%
12
531
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$62,550
-5.6%
12
532
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,260
+1.0%
12
533
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,640
-4.3%
12
534
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,050
-5.8%
12
535
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$60,350
0.0%
12
536
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,040
-7.3%
12
537
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,370
+3.1%
12
538
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,600
-1.4%
12
539
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,930
+1.2%
12
540
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,330
+3.3%
12
541
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,120
-16.3%
12
542
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,480
-6.3%
12
543
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,190
-11.6%
12
544
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,370
-3.2%
11
545
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,950
+0.7%
11
546
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$38,810
+0.9%
11
547
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,160
+2.3%
11
548
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,160
+2.3%
11
549
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$59,940
-6.0%
11
550
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$37,340
+2.3%
11
551
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$26,440
+0.2%
11
552
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,210
-6.5%
11
553
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,470
+2.0%
11
554
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$36,790
+1.0%
11
555
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,800
+1.4%
11
556
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,970
+2.2%
11
557
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,970
-0.2%
11
558
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,700
-2.3%
11
559
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,400
-8.9%
11
560
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,800
-3.7%
11
561
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,830
+1.8%
11
562
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$51,230
-1.2%
11
563
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,570
+0.2%
11
564
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$56,440
-2.0%
11
565
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$22,460
+2.8%
11
566
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,380
-7.8%
11
567
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$27,370
+1.6%
11
568
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$49,410
+0.2%
10
569
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$54,590
-3.4%
10
570
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$44,340
-4.1%
10†
571
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$50,150
-0.9%
10
572
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,340
+2.3%
10
573
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,510
-0.4%
10
574
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,800
-10.7%
10
575
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,770
-3.1%
10
576
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,810
-6.4%
10
577
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,680
-8.7%
10
578
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$28,860
+2.5%
10
579
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$49,940
-1.8%
10
580
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$28,260
+2.5%
10
581
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,440
+0.6%
10
582
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$50,750
-3.9%
10
583
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,420
-5.5%
10
584
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,000
+1.0%
10
585
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,210
-0.5%
10
586
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$47,490
-7.1%
10
587
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,560
+2.5%
10
588
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$38,320
+1.4%
10
589
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$24,960
-13.5%
10
590
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,890
-4.8%
10
591
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,330
-6.8%
10
592
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,040
-13.6%
10†
593
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$40,700
-1.2%
10†
594
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,560
-13.6%
10
595
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,740
-9.0%
10
596
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
-8.3%
10
597
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
-1.8%
9
598
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,690
-9.0%
9
599
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$46,030
-2.5%
9
600
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,170
-1.8%
9
601
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$49,400
-9.6%
9
602
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,610
-0.6%
9
603
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,130
-10.5%
9
604
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$27,710
-5.4%
9
605
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,020
-4.4%
9
606
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
$48,670
-22.3%
9
607
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,770
-2.9%
9
608
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,940
-1.7%
9
609
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,950
-10.8%
9
610
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,180
-6.8%
9
611
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,510
-0.7%
9
612
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,550
-8.3%
9
613
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$27,750
+1.2%
9
614
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$47,130
-12.4%
9
615
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,920
-25.9%
9
616
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$33,780
+0.6%
9
617
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,490
-11.7%
9†
618
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,680
-9.5%
9
619
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,870
-12.1%
9
620
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,900
-2.5%
9
621
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$33,260
-3.3%
9
622
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,890
-26.3%
8†
623
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$44,440
-2.8%
8
624
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$38,440
+0.6%
8
625
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,040
-2.2%
8
626
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$43,370
-13.0%
8
627
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,180
-12.8%
8†
628
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,650
-8.1%
8
629
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,280
-1.6%
8
630
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,170
-2.3%
8
631
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$37,520
-17.2%
8
632
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,650
-3.8%
8
633
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,040
-4.9%
8
634
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,090
-3.3%
8
635
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,900
-4.7%
8
636
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,490
-4.7%
8
637
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,900
-0.9%
8
638
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,570
-12.0%
8
639
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,650
-12.0%
8
640
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$29,680
-0.1%
7†
641
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,920
-3.3%
7
642
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
-6.2%
7
643
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$26,260
-5.6%
7
644
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,060
-14.6%
7
645
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,860
-6.6%
7
646
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$36,090
-5.4%
7
647
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,910
+0.3%
7
648
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,450
-0.1%
7
649
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,960
-15.2%
7
650
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,230
-16.1%
7
651
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,860
-11.2%
7
652
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,790
-5.6%
7
653
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,500
-2.6%
7
654
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$29,150
-1.0%
7
655
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$31,940
-5.0%
7
656
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,200
-15.9%
7
657
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$33,560
-4.5%
7
658
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,620
-6.7%
7
659
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,040
-13.6%
7
660
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$29,600
-10.8%
6
661
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$33,020
-5.5%
6
662
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,220
-5.0%
6
663
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$27,040
-7.0%
6†
664
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$33,160
-21.2%
6
665
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,880
-0.7%
6
666
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$17,760
-0.6%
6
667
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,630
-0.6%
6
668
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,250
-2.7%
6
669
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,000
-5.9%
6
670
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$31,740
-10.5%
6
671
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,030
-0.4%
6
672
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$28,910
-22.1%
6
673
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,400
-27.5%
6
674
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,320
-1.6%
6
675
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$23,390
-6.4%
5
676
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$27,170
-13.5%
5
677
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,410
-1.3%
5
678
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,620
-6.1%
5
Live jobs in Louisiana

No live openings yet

When the jobs.best ATS feed launches, verified openings in Louisiana will appear here, each matched to its BLS occupation. Nothing here is placeholder.

No placeholder listings · nothing invented
Growth and openings are national (BLS EP 2024–34) — state-level projections are not in this data pull, so the same national figure is used for every place and we say so rather than guess.
Related — Best jobs in Alabama · Best jobs in Alaska · Best jobs in Arizona · Best jobs in Arkansas · Best jobs without a degree · Best paying jobs