Best jobs in Maine

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

Search live jobs in Maine How we score
Wages here are local to Maine (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 Maine pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$555,750 vs $420,860 · +32.1%
$38,580 vs $35,800 · +7.8%
$130,260 vs $132,300 · -1.5%
$34,710 vs $31,200 · +11.3%
$59,220 vs $64,120 · -7.6%
$419,410 vs $265,930 · +57.7%
−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
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$555,750
+2.7%
—
800
100†
02
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$38,580
+17.0%
18,630
765,800
80
03
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$130,260
+40.1%
1,650
29,500
68
04
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$34,710
+6.1%
17,250
904,300
67
05
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$59,220
+49.9%
50
2,300
66
06
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$419,410
+2.5%
1,340
9,600
64
07
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$61,210
+42.1%
60
4,100
57
08
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$86,990
+4.9%
16,540
189,100
56
09
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$98,860
+4.4%
14,770
308,700
56
10
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$36,640
-0.5%
18,450
555,800
55
11
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$90,880
+33.5%
1,210
23,400
54
12
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$379,930
+1.2%
100
600
54
13
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$337,850
+4.3%
90
300
52
14
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$120,320
+23.2%
2,450
62,100
50
15
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$37,220
+8.5%
11,950
472,300
50
16
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$300,180
+6.1%
80
900
49
17
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$316,880
+3.3%
270
2,100
48
18
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$101,730
+28.5%
400
16,000
48
19
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
$301,250
+4.4%
60
200
47
20
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$34,930
-9.9%
14,240
542,600
46
21
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$247,470
+8.6%
380
2,700
45
22
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$131,170
+20.4%
1,030
12,000
44
23
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$160,260
+15.2%
1,450
55,600
44
24
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$133,610
+14.8%
3,120
74,600
44
25
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$123,120
+15.8%
2,790
115,200
43
Showing top 25 of 628 scored occupations — show all 628show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$119,620
+21.8%
42
27
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$45,290
+14.9%
39
28
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$99,460
+21.5%
39
29
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,050
+4.0%
38
30
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$239,870
+2.7%
38
31
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,090
+17.3%
36
32
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$166,940
+5.0%
36†
33
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$66,250
+22.0%
36
34
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$158,660
+4.7%
36†
35
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,300
-6.7%
35
36
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$245,920
+0.8%
35
37
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$43,370
-0.7%
34
38
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$209,200
+4.1%
34
39
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$38,940
+2.0%
34
40
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$141,020
+6.5%
34†
41
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$80,840
+18.5%
33
42
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$59,970
+16.8%
33
43
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,580
+12.5%
33
44
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,310
+16.1%
32
45
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$77,780
+16.7%
32
46
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$64,270
+19.2%
32
47
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,600
+16.8%
31
48
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$133,270
+11.1%
31
49
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$127,490
+6.2%
31†
50
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,070
+2.3%
31
51
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,320
+20.0%
31
52
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$154,110
+8.0%
31
53
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,380
+9.5%
31
54
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,720
+10.9%
31
55
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,120
+19.8%
30
56
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,600
+9.6%
30
57
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$82,660
+15.0%
30
58
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$108,570
+11.9%
30
59
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$84,310
+13.8%
30
60
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$200,850
+1.8%
30
61
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$135,380
+6.6%
30
62
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$97,640
+12.5%
29
63
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,160
-5.5%
29
64
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,030
+11.0%
29
65
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$110,070
+8.7%
29
66
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,290
+15.4%
29
67
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$95,820
+8.7%
29
68
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$95,230
+13.0%
29
69
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$133,120
+8.7%
29
70
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$75,530
+8.8%
29
71
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$42,640
+1.5%
28
72
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$68,850
+16.2%
28
73
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$46,750
-1.5%
28
74
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$140,930
+4.6%
28
75
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$138,770
+4.3%
28
76
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$101,830
+5.6%
28
77
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$115,920
+4.5%
27
78
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,140
+11.4%
27†
79
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$45,970
+3.6%
27
80
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$107,990
+8.2%
27
81
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,430
+9.1%
27
82
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$114,620
+7.2%
27
83
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$81,230
+13.3%
27
84
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$82,470
+12.1%
27
85
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$77,480
+4.6%
27
86
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,430
+3.8%
27
87
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$145,720
+3.8%
27
88
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,310
+14.6%
26
89
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,300
+9.5%
26
90
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,160
+4.5%
26
91
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,390
-2.0%
26
92
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$143,690
+5.0%
26
93
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$50,510
-5.8%
26
94
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,680
+10.8%
26
95
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$46,430
+7.3%
26
96
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$113,120
+4.1%
26
97
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$129,720
+5.0%
26
98
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$105,380
+4.6%
25†
99
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$161,470
+2.5%
25
100
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$78,830
+3.0%
25
101
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$147,930
+3.9%
25
102
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,060
+9.5%
25
103
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,990
+6.0%
25
104
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,610
+8.5%
25†
105
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,820
-1.6%
25
106
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,920
+12.8%
25
107
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$71,630
+6.2%
25
108
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$71,680
+12.6%
25
109
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$141,360
+3.7%
25
110
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,290
+5.3%
25
111
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,530
-0.3%
25
112
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$70,870
+12.8%
25
113
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$86,050
+10.0%
25
114
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,710
+6.4%
25
115
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$71,980
+6.7%
24
116
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$50,320
+14.7%
24
117
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$61,810
+12.9%
24
118
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$83,040
+6.8%
24†
119
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,060
+11.9%
24
120
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$97,680
+7.0%
24
121
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$100,300
+4.2%
24†
122
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,230
+12.1%
24
123
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,170
+8.1%
24
124
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,550
+7.3%
24
125
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$62,190
+12.6%
23
126
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$93,730
+8.7%
23
127
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$117,170
+5.8%
23
128
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$57,050
+9.7%
23
129
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$48,920
+5.9%
23
130
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$135,970
+3.1%
23
131
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,990
+4.2%
23
132
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$117,560
+5.1%
22
133
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$97,820
+5.0%
22
134
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,110
+6.1%
22
135
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$88,750
+8.1%
22
136
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,580
-5.0%
22
137
Statisticians · Master's degree
$85,680
+8.5%
22
138
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$61,970
+11.1%
22
139
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$64,880
-1.6%
22
140
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,090
+6.6%
22
141
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$94,140
+7.1%
22
142
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$76,160
+6.4%
22
143
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$70,720
+10.1%
22
144
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,080
+10.4%
22
145
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$136,400
+2.2%
22
146
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$116,470
+4.2%
21
147
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,810
+1.9%
21
148
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$109,060
+3.1%
21
149
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,900
+8.8%
21
150
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,880
+11.0%
21
151
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
$100,430
+5.8%
21
152
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,260
+3.1%
21
153
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$101,850
+1.9%
21†
154
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$77,630
+5.8%
21
155
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$71,610
+7.7%
21
156
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$88,320
+5.7%
21
157
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,080
+7.3%
21
158
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,670
+11.3%
21
159
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$82,780
+7.7%
21
160
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,000
+4.5%
21
161
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,510
+6.4%
21
162
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,040
+4.2%
21
163
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$120,430
+2.1%
20
164
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,990
+11.5%
20
165
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$97,110
+5.7%
20
166
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,730
+5.3%
20
167
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,070
+6.4%
20
168
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$125,960
+2.1%
20
169
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,630
+0.4%
20
170
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$89,480
+6.5%
20
171
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$95,180
+5.5%
20
172
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,970
+1.2%
20
173
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,270
+10.9%
20
174
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$50,810
+9.1%
20
175
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$98,310
+3.8%
20
176
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$92,570
+5.5%
20
177
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$83,740
+3.0%
19
178
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,900
+3.1%
19
179
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,860
+10.0%
19
180
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,560
+5.8%
19
181
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,010
+7.1%
19
182
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,240
+8.5%
19
183
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,400
+6.4%
19
184
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,250
+5.7%
19
185
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,090
+3.7%
19
186
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,350
-2.9%
19
187
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$53,390
+9.5%
19
188
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,280
+5.8%
19
189
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,920
+3.7%
19
190
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$36,960
+11.1%
19
191
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$80,080
+4.3%
18
192
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,960
+0.3%
18
193
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,280
-2.2%
18†
194
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$78,670
+6.4%
18
195
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,050
+3.1%
18
196
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$107,060
+1.5%
18
197
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$129,690
+0.2%
18
198
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,510
+8.7%
18
199
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$102,890
-1.5%
18
200
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$112,010
+2.0%
18
201
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$93,930
+3.9%
18
202
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$123,780
-1.1%
18
203
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$38,560
+6.3%
18
204
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,090
+7.1%
18
205
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,970
-0.1%
18
206
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$92,480
+4.1%
18
207
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,450
+4.8%
18
208
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$59,270
+3.8%
18
209
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$63,290
+3.4%
18
210
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,030
-3.4%
18
211
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,270
+2.5%
17
212
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$51,970
+8.6%
17
213
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$99,500
+3.0%
17
214
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$77,400
+5.3%
17
215
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,140
+3.6%
17
216
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,340
+8.5%
17
217
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,350
+2.9%
17
218
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$83,200
+4.4%
17
219
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$78,250
+5.4%
17
220
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,060
+2.4%
17
221
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$121,520
-3.2%
17
222
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$104,570
+1.2%
17
223
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$71,320
+4.9%
17
224
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$82,140
+4.4%
17
225
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$101,980
+1.9%
17
226
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$78,600
+3.9%
17
227
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$43,640
+6.4%
17
228
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$58,630
+3.5%
16
229
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$95,320
+2.6%
16
230
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$64,610
+5.5%
16
231
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$107,270
+1.2%
16
232
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,940
+8.1%
16
233
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,050
+6.3%
16
234
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$66,790
+4.3%
16
235
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,850
+6.7%
16
236
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,290
+3.4%
16
237
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$88,180
+1.7%
16
238
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,780
+6.7%
16
239
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$38,060
+6.7%
16
240
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$80,930
+3.8%
16
241
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$92,120
+2.9%
16
242
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,000
+5.6%
16
243
Curators · Master's degree
$56,470
+7.0%
16
244
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,280
+4.0%
16
245
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,510
+6.0%
16
246
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,490
+5.2%
16
247
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,710
+8.2%
16
248
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$81,900
+1.7%
16
249
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$86,840
+3.2%
16
250
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$82,510
+1.1%
16†
251
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,530
+7.6%
16
252
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,970
+4.5%
16
253
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,200
+2.6%
16
254
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,760
+2.0%
16
255
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,820
+6.1%
16
256
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,660
+3.6%
16
257
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,540
+7.0%
16
258
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$82,440
+3.5%
16
259
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,440
0.0%
16
260
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$46,490
+7.7%
16
261
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,220
+2.2%
16
262
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,240
+3.8%
16†
263
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,260
+6.9%
16
264
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,410
+4.9%
16†
265
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,050
+5.0%
16
266
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$66,480
+4.4%
16
267
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,090
+3.4%
16†
268
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$47,730
+1.1%
15
269
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$76,020
+4.1%
15
270
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,930
+3.6%
15
271
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$63,590
-2.0%
15
272
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$82,050
+3.0%
15
273
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$37,390
+5.6%
15
274
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$79,120
+3.4%
15
275
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$84,050
+3.0%
15
276
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$50,120
+5.9%
15
277
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$103,710
+0.7%
15
278
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,790
+3.4%
15
279
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,760
+0.7%
15
280
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$101,780
-6.0%
15
281
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$84,440
+2.5%
15
282
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,580
+4.7%
15
283
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,900
+2.7%
15
284
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$60,890
-3.7%
15
285
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$75,900
+3.4%
15
286
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$66,200
+4.1%
15
287
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,860
+4.5%
15
288
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$64,440
+4.9%
15
289
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$57,900
+4.8%
15
290
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,340
+5.1%
15
291
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,590
-5.1%
15
292
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,340
+3.5%
15
293
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,100
-1.6%
15
294
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,890
+4.0%
15
295
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,850
+2.4%
15
296
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,280
+3.3%
15†
297
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$68,690
+1.7%
15
298
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,250
+2.2%
15
299
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$43,890
+4.1%
14
300
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$95,510
-2.6%
14
301
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,300
+4.5%
14
302
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,870
+4.3%
14
303
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$59,970
+3.3%
14
304
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,120
-3.1%
14
305
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,130
+2.3%
14
306
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$66,730
+3.5%
14
307
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,380
+2.4%
14
308
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,640
+6.2%
14
309
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,640
+5.6%
14
310
Economists · Master's degree
$91,480
+1.2%
14
311
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,400
+3.4%
14
312
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,750
+4.4%
14
313
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,720
+3.7%
14
314
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,800
+6.4%
14
315
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,610
-0.2%
14
316
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,250
+2.3%
14
317
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,450
+4.1%
14
318
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$60,280
+3.9%
14
319
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$96,680
-0.1%
14
320
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$79,860
+1.7%
14
321
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$45,350
+3.1%
14
322
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,030
+3.0%
14
323
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$88,130
+1.0%
14
324
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$83,890
-4.2%
14
325
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$72,990
+1.8%
14
326
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,380
+5.4%
14
327
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,930
+3.1%
14
328
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,250
+3.5%
14
329
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,910
0.0%
14
330
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,240
+4.6%
14
331
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$60,080
+4.2%
14
332
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,470
+4.5%
14
333
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$60,160
+3.5%
14
334
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,970
-0.2%
14
335
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,050
+2.1%
14
336
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$46,870
+3.2%
14
337
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$76,700
+1.3%
14
338
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,330
+3.4%
14
339
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$39,170
+5.5%
14
340
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,310
-0.7%
14
341
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,830
+6.0%
14
342
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$43,490
+2.0%
13
343
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,380
+3.7%
13
344
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,910
+3.2%
13
345
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,300
+2.3%
13
346
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,000
+2.1%
13
347
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,690
+3.0%
13
348
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$71,140
+2.6%
13
349
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,330
+1.6%
13
350
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,910
+5.7%
13
351
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,120
+2.4%
13
352
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,340
+4.9%
13
353
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,100
+0.4%
13
354
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,000
-3.5%
13
355
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$37,440
+3.9%
13
356
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,610
+3.6%
13
357
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$63,830
+3.2%
13
358
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,010
+2.1%
13
359
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$48,460
+5.4%
13
360
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,160
-7.7%
13
361
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,990
-8.8%
13
362
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,320
+5.8%
13
363
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,380
+5.3%
13
364
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,430
+3.3%
13†
365
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$83,440
+0.6%
13
366
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,580
+3.0%
13
367
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,660
+1.2%
13†
368
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$74,490
+1.6%
13
369
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$35,620
+0.2%
13
370
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,810
+2.5%
13
371
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,370
+2.6%
13†
372
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,570
0.0%
13
373
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,160
+1.6%
13
374
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,620
+6.4%
13
375
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$72,110
-1.2%
13†
376
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,710
+4.2%
13
377
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,240
+3.3%
13
378
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$84,330
-0.1%
13
379
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$50,100
+4.5%
13
380
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$67,540
+2.1%
12
381
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,160
0.0%
12
382
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$33,690
+6.0%
12
383
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,150
+4.5%
12
384
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$50,650
+4.4%
12
385
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$40,140
+3.6%
12
386
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$81,650
+0.7%
12
387
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$67,890
+2.5%
12
388
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,750
+3.2%
12
389
Archivists · Master's degree
$56,260
+3.8%
12
390
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$60,030
+2.1%
12
391
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,290
0.0%
12
392
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$67,670
+2.4%
12
393
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$60,880
+3.1%
12
394
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$51,450
+4.3%
12
395
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$51,820
+4.0%
12
396
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,420
+0.2%
12
397
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,020
+3.2%
12
398
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,180
-0.8%
12
399
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$74,080
-4.2%
12
400
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,290
+2.5%
12
401
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,780
+3.8%
12
402
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,670
-0.8%
12
403
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,890
-3.7%
12
404
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$59,540
+1.7%
12
405
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,400
+5.1%
12
406
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,100
+3.5%
12
407
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$47,790
+3.8%
12
408
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$81,750
-4.4%
12
409
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$45,310
+4.6%
12
410
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,910
+2.2%
12
411
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$76,360
-6.5%
12
412
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,760
+5.1%
12
413
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$55,490
+3.3%
12
414
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$57,560
+3.3%
12
415
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$44,160
+4.6%
12
416
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,270
+5.3%
12
417
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,090
+2.8%
12
418
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,010
-3.5%
12
419
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,640
+0.2%
12
420
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,410
+4.3%
12
421
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,060
-11.2%
12
422
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$61,880
-1.8%
12
423
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,200
-1.8%
12
424
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$55,680
+1.8%
12
425
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,660
+3.9%
12
426
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,890
-12.9%
12
427
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,200
+2.7%
12
428
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,800
+3.8%
12
429
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$56,780
+1.1%
11†
430
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,770
+0.5%
11
431
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,070
+1.7%
11
432
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,280
+3.7%
11
433
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,410
+1.7%
11
434
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,840
-0.4%
11
435
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,910
-10.8%
11
436
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$78,050
-1.8%
11
437
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$59,950
+1.8%
11
438
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$76,790
0.0%
11
439
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,240
+1.3%
11
440
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,510
-8.2%
11
441
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$63,470
+1.7%
11
442
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,750
+1.7%
11
443
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,670
+3.7%
11
444
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$64,340
+1.0%
11
445
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,270
+3.6%
11
446
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,770
+3.3%
11
447
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$47,210
+3.1%
11
448
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$37,680
+3.0%
11
449
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,960
-0.7%
11
450
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$66,480
+1.2%
11
451
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,220
+2.9%
11
452
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,990
+2.0%
11
453
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,270
+1.6%
11
454
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,530
-5.4%
11
455
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,440
+2.0%
11
456
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,080
+3.3%
11
457
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$75,100
-5.6%
11
458
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,940
+2.5%
11
459
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,760
-16.3%
11
460
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$61,740
+0.7%
11
461
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$61,710
-1.6%
11
462
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$73,260
-6.0%
11
463
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,350
+1.6%
11
464
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$37,440
+1.6%
10†
465
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$36,800
-1.5%
10
466
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$73,920
-1.7%
10
467
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$70,500
-0.7%
10
468
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,840
-9.5%
10
469
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,200
+0.7%
10
470
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,060
+3.0%
10
471
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,870
-6.5%
10
472
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,780
-6.3%
10
473
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,220
0.0%
10
474
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,960
+2.5%
10
475
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,560
+3.7%
10
476
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,730
-7.8%
10
477
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,530
+3.3%
10
478
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,200
+3.8%
10
479
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$60,680
+1.4%
10
480
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,130
-3.5%
10
481
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,700
+2.8%
10
482
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,160
+1.4%
10
483
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,280
+2.0%
10
484
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$53,380
+2.1%
10
485
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,710
+3.2%
10
486
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,300
+4.1%
10
487
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,720
+2.7%
10
488
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,560
+2.9%
10
489
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,500
+2.6%
10
490
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$36,350
-13.5%
10
491
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,860
+1.0%
10
492
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,750
-2.8%
10
493
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$46,800
+2.3%
10
494
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,720
-4.2%
10
495
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,330
-5.4%
10
496
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,330
+3.1%
10
497
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$51,150
+1.4%
10
498
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$63,290
-1.8%
10
499
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$63,440
-1.9%
10
500
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,470
+0.5%
10
501
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,230
-3.8%
9
502
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,660
-10.7%
9
503
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,360
-16.7%
9
504
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,150
-0.9%
9
505
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,900
+2.0%
9
506
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$59,490
-8.4%
9
507
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,330
+2.3%
9
508
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$49,530
+2.0%
9
509
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$65,780
-2.5%
9
510
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,150
-2.8%
9
511
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,020
-4.7%
9
512
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,680
+1.8%
9
513
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$44,570
+2.4%
9
514
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,130
-6.0%
9
515
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,800
-13.6%
9
516
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$49,880
+0.6%
9
517
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,660
+2.8%
9
518
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$43,360
+0.9%
9
519
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,520
+2.3%
9
520
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,800
-2.2%
9
521
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,980
-3.0%
9
522
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$60,090
-2.5%
9
523
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,190
-4.3%
9
524
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$42,320
+2.5%
9
525
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$58,880
-13.7%
9
526
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,550
+0.2%
9
527
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,040
-5.8%
9
528
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,520
+2.3%
9
529
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$45,680
+1.5%
9
530
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,150
-1.6%
9
531
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$52,660
-1.6%
9
532
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,020
-2.3%
9
533
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,530
+1.4%
9
534
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$38,250
+1.0%
9
535
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,830
-11.6%
8
536
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$50,180
+0.6%
8
537
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,300
-2.8%
8
538
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$30,860
+3.0%
8
539
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,540
-6.8%
8
540
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,890
-0.4%
8
541
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,280
+1.0%
8
542
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$38,740
+2.2%
8
543
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,550
+1.2%
8
544
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,070
-8.7%
8
545
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$49,710
-7.1%
8
546
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$46,170
-1.2%
8†
547
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,210
-0.6%
8
548
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,780
-1.4%
8
549
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,890
-10.5%
8
550
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$50,220
+0.6%
8
551
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,160
-9.4%
8
552
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,960
+0.6%
8
553
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,080
-2.5%
8
554
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$55,110
-2.8%
8
555
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,820
-12.1%
8
556
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$35,850
+1.2%
8
557
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$41,760
+1.5%
8
558
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$55,460
-6.9%
8
559
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,780
-6.4%
8
560
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$43,520
-10.8%
8
561
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,120
-4.8%
8
562
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,420
-13.2%
8
563
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$35,360
-5.6%
8
564
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$49,610
-0.9%
8
565
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,670
-8.3%
8
566
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,120
-8.9%
8
567
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$50,090
-3.9%
8
568
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$39,060
-3.3%
8
569
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,430
-8.1%
7
570
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$47,750
-17.2%
7
571
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,960
+1.0%
7
572
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,710
-0.5%
7
573
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$50,980
-4.1%
7
574
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,200
-2.3%
7
575
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,180
-0.7%
7
576
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,370
-1.8%
7
577
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,190
-25.9%
7
578
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,370
-6.2%
7
579
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,230
-16.1%
7
580
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,520
-6.8%
7
581
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
-7.8%
7
582
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,350
-11.2%
7
583
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,600
-4.9%
7
584
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,230
-12.0%
7
585
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,180
-5.6%
7
586
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,110
-0.3%
7
587
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,410
-9.0%
7
588
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,080
-5.5%
7
589
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,720
-0.4%
7
590
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,380
-1.7%
7
591
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$37,590
+1.2%
7
592
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$42,170
-5.0%
7
593
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$48,050
-2.5%
7
594
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,520
-0.7%
7
595
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,720
-13.6%
7
596
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,350
-14.6%
7
597
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,160
-2.9%
7
598
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$47,330
-5.2%
7
599
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,780
-6.6%
7
600
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,910
-15.9%
7
601
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,890
-6.7%
7
602
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,850
-3.7%
7
603
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,750
-7.8%
7
604
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$47,100
-12.4%
7
605
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,200
-2.3%
7
606
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$45,810
-5.4%
7
607
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,210
-14.4%
7
608
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,560
-3.3%
7
609
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$44,000
-5.5%
6
610
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,240
-15.2%
6
611
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,590
-12.8%
6
612
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,500
+0.6%
6
613
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,350
-26.3%
6
614
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$32,310
-1.0%
6
615
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,040
-1.5%
6
616
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
-9.5%
6
617
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,870
-9.0%
6
618
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,060
-2.7%
6
619
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$32,610
-22.1%
6†
620
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$38,310
-3.4%
6
621
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,060
-0.1%
6
622
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,930
-5.9%
6
623
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$35,880
-0.1%
6
624
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,030
-3.8%
6
625
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$38,020
-13.5%
5
626
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,870
-1.6%
5
627
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,690
-1.3%
5
628
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$32,310
-13.0%
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