Best jobs in Massachusetts

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

Search live jobs in Massachusetts How we score
Wages here are local to Massachusetts (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 Massachusetts pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$426,560 vs $420,860 · +1.4%
$392,300 vs $358,550 · +9.4%
$40,910 vs $35,800 · +14.3%
$142,440 vs $132,300 · +7.7%
$387,150 vs $414,010 · -6.5%
$131,750 vs $120,230 · +9.6%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$426,560
+2.7%
—
800
100†
02
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$392,300
+4.1%
—
400
95†
03
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$40,910
+17.0%
117,940
765,800
85
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$142,440
+40.1%
8,070
29,500
83
05
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$387,150
+3.9%
770
600
75
06
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$131,750
+33.5%
9,420
23,400
73
07
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$165,210
+15.8%
48,190
115,200
69
08
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$214,960
+15.2%
24,910
55,600
68
09
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$59,180
+42.1%
620
4,100
68
10
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$356,230
+2.7%
890
1,000
68
11
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$206,760
+14.8%
26,150
74,600
67
12
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$127,220
+4.4%
95,880
308,700
66
13
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$136,550
+28.5%
6,100
16,000
65
14
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
$126,040
+21.8%
—
2,400
65†
15
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$295,550
+8.6%
500
2,700
65
16
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$325,200
+4.3%
450
300
64
17
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$134,360
+23.2%
17,600
62,100
63
18
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$35,850
+6.1%
85,810
904,300
62
19
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
$170,510
+19.7%
1,760
3,200
58
20
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$104,550
+4.9%
88,200
189,100
58
21
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$285,240
+4.2%
320
400
57
22
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9121
$267,290
+3.7%
10,590
8,500
56
23
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$285,250
+3.3%
1,590
2,100
56
24
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$142,410
+20.4%
4,470
12,000
55
25
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
$277,490
+2.7%
3,540
3,300
55
Showing top 25 of 717 scored occupations — show all 717show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$212,020
+6.6%
52
27
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,520
+17.3%
51
28
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$272,240
+1.2%
51
29
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$236,580
+2.5%
49
30
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,310
+18.4%
48†
31
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$96,500
+21.5%
48
32
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$134,720
+8.8%
48
33
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$191,200
+4.7%
46
34
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,610
-0.5%
46
35
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$155,060
+11.9%
46
36
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$176,680
+4.1%
45
37
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$111,110
+18.5%
45
38
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$79,460
+22.0%
45
39
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$125,670
+9.6%
45†
40
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$182,950
+4.5%
45
41
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$37,540
+8.5%
44
42
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$201,430
+3.8%
44
43
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$159,800
+11.1%
44
44
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$221,710
+2.5%
43
45
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$45,600
+14.9%
43
46
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$115,890
+16.2%
43
47
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$100,360
+16.7%
43
48
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$128,240
+8.7%
43
49
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$181,780
+5.0%
42
50
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$101,810
+6.7%
42
51
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$145,010
+8.7%
42
52
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$161,650
+8.7%
42
53
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$99,460
+4.6%
42
54
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$217,700
+1.8%
41
55
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$221,170
+0.8%
41
56
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$167,600
+7.3%
41
57
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$101,310
+15.0%
41
58
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,210
+8.7%
40
59
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$59,890
+16.8%
40
60
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$75,040
+19.2%
40
61
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$138,420
+5.0%
40†
62
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$100,930
+13.8%
39
63
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$181,600
+4.1%
39
64
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,130
+16.8%
39
65
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$140,260
+9.6%
39
66
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$109,420
+11.0%
39
67
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,000
+20.0%
39
68
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$151,730
+8.0%
38
69
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$171,740
+5.0%
38
70
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$122,210
+10.0%
38
71
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,840
+16.1%
38
72
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$107,480
+13.0%
38
73
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$103,970
+12.5%
37
74
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$115,180
+11.2%
37
75
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$35,520
-9.9%
37
76
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,750
+19.8%
37
77
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$114,190
+5.6%
37
78
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$119,300
+9.1%
37
79
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$131,600
+5.8%
36
80
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$45,580
+2.0%
36
81
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,850
+8.1%
36
82
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,790
+10.9%
36
83
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$102,170
+12.1%
36
84
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$170,750
+3.1%
36
85
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
$114,640
+5.8%
36†
86
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$149,470
+6.1%
35
87
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$138,230
+6.2%
35
88
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$81,420
+14.7%
35
89
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,420
+9.5%
35
90
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$127,720
+7.2%
35
91
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$85,630
+6.2%
34
92
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$89,860
+13.3%
34
93
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$38,460
-0.7%
34
94
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$80,270
+10.8%
34
95
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,390
+15.4%
34
96
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$151,740
+4.2%
34
97
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$138,170
+4.6%
34
98
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$184,070
+0.2%
33
99
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$109,590
+8.2%
33
100
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$149,320
+4.2%
33
101
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,460
+12.5%
33
102
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$136,200
+5.5%
33
103
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$111,040
+5.7%
33
104
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$130,400
+6.5%
33
105
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$164,410
+2.1%
33
106
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$93,360
+6.8%
32†
107
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$78,230
+12.9%
32
108
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,670
+12.8%
32
109
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,620
+11.9%
32
110
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,760
+3.1%
32
111
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$123,830
+6.1%
32
112
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,850
+5.3%
32
113
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,120
-5.5%
32
114
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,770
+11.4%
32†
115
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$79,320
+12.8%
32
116
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,030
+4.0%
32
117
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,130
+9.5%
32
118
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$127,570
+5.2%
31
119
Historians · Master's degree
$121,710
+2.2%
31†
120
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$113,540
+7.0%
31
121
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$148,050
+1.9%
31
122
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$132,600
+4.9%
31
123
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,030
+5.3%
31
124
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$116,710
+4.6%
31
125
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,940
-6.7%
30
126
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$125,000
+4.9%
30
127
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$97,240
+9.3%
30
128
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$100,640
+7.0%
30
129
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$140,990
+3.5%
30
130
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$110,600
+7.1%
30
131
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$131,210
+4.4%
30
132
Statisticians · Master's degree
$96,710
+8.5%
30
133
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$110,210
+6.6%
30
134
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,100
+3.8%
30
135
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$67,370
+12.6%
30
136
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,050
+7.3%
29
137
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$106,730
+5.0%
29
138
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$44,920
+1.5%
29
139
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$163,090
-2.2%
29
140
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$129,410
+4.3%
29
141
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$63,390
+7.3%
29
142
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$143,350
+2.5%
29
143
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$119,460
+5.5%
29
144
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,530
+10.4%
29
145
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$93,270
+3.0%
29
146
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$128,970
+1.7%
29
147
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$114,100
+5.7%
29
148
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,320
+3.8%
29
149
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,110
+7.3%
29
150
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$98,470
+7.5%
29
151
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$85,970
+5.8%
29
152
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$81,150
+10.1%
28
153
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$94,000
-2.0%
28
154
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$120,840
+4.4%
28
155
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,300
+8.1%
28
156
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$60,890
+8.6%
28†
157
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$118,980
+1.9%
28
158
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,880
+4.5%
28
159
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$122,350
+4.1%
28
160
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$69,050
+11.5%
28
161
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,680
+2.3%
28
162
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,770
-0.3%
28
163
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$117,330
+3.9%
28
164
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$100,310
+3.3%
28
165
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$99,970
+3.1%
28†
166
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,600
+6.0%
28
167
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$70,010
+11.1%
28
168
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$58,240
+12.6%
28
169
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,110
+5.7%
28
170
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,350
+3.4%
28†
171
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$95,260
-1.6%
28
172
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$120,980
+4.3%
28
173
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$103,580
+6.5%
28
174
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$79,280
+9.5%
27
175
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,240
+6.4%
27
176
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$125,260
+3.7%
27
177
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$131,260
+2.1%
27
178
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,650
+12.1%
27
179
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$35,270
+11.1%
27†
180
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$102,060
+3.0%
27
181
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$89,340
+8.2%
27
182
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,200
+4.5%
27
183
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$62,500
+9.7%
27
184
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,010
+2.2%
27
185
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$89,450
+7.7%
27
186
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$76,440
+7.7%
27
187
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,940
-1.6%
27
188
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$128,430
-1.5%
27
189
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,940
+9.5%
27
190
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$121,300
+3.7%
27
191
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,470
+11.5%
27
192
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$115,800
+3.9%
27
193
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,410
+3.6%
27
194
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$81,380
+6.4%
26
195
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$103,620
+4.3%
26
196
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,560
+11.3%
26
197
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$123,250
+3.0%
26
198
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$145,760
-1.1%
26
199
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,150
+2.0%
26
200
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,250
+3.1%
26
201
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$138,380
+0.6%
26
202
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$95,890
+5.3%
26
203
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$118,250
+3.0%
25
204
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$108,050
+0.7%
25†
205
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,510
+9.2%
25
206
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$92,230
+6.4%
25
207
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,420
+8.1%
25
208
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$118,000
+2.6%
25
209
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$100,640
+4.4%
25
210
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$69,570
+5.5%
25†
211
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$126,440
+1.7%
25
212
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,940
+3.1%
25
213
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,580
+10.0%
25
214
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,410
+4.0%
25
215
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$69,880
+5.4%
25†
216
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$65,950
+9.5%
25
217
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$104,320
+2.9%
25
218
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,540
+7.1%
25
219
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,410
+10.9%
24
220
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,810
+0.3%
24
221
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$48,670
+3.6%
24
222
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$122,720
+1.6%
24
223
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$125,060
+1.2%
24
224
Sociologists · Master's degree
$106,530
+3.6%
24
225
Political Scientists · Master's degree
$133,930
-3.1%
24
226
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,730
+8.5%
24
227
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$129,300
-0.7%
24
228
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$108,210
+3.2%
24
229
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$37,440
+5.9%
24
230
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,040
+6.6%
24†
231
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$120,660
+1.6%
24
232
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$101,280
+3.9%
24
233
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$128,390
-6.0%
24
234
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$59,830
-5.8%
24
235
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,290
+4.2%
24
236
Curators · Master's degree
$77,790
+7.0%
24
237
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$111,280
+2.5%
24
238
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$79,660
+4.8%
24
239
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$108,680
+2.8%
24
240
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,300
+3.7%
23
241
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$79,930
+3.5%
23
242
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$105,580
+3.0%
23
243
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$94,590
+4.4%
23
244
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$39,380
-1.5%
23
245
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,980
+6.4%
23
246
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,220
+2.6%
23
247
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,930
+2.6%
23
248
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$96,600
+3.4%
23
249
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$99,780
+3.4%
23
250
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,110
+2.9%
23
251
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$101,720
+3.2%
23
252
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,810
+3.3%
23
253
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,390
+2.7%
23
254
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,420
+6.1%
23
255
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$115,150
0.0%
23
256
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$110,980
-4.2%
23
257
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,540
+9.1%
23
258
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$93,040
+4.0%
23
259
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,870
+3.3%
23
260
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,800
+7.2%
23†
261
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,870
+8.8%
23
262
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,270
+2.2%
23
263
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,820
+3.6%
23
264
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$80,970
+4.9%
23
265
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,680
+8.5%
23
266
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$75,570
+3.4%
22
267
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,070
+5.8%
22
268
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$101,600
+1.7%
22
269
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$76,660
+5.5%
22
270
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$89,450
-2.0%
22
271
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$79,060
+4.3%
22
272
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$92,130
+4.0%
22
273
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,760
+4.2%
22
274
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,800
+3.4%
22
275
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$91,750
+3.8%
22
276
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$94,950
+3.2%
22
277
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$106,060
+2.0%
22
278
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,150
+3.0%
22
279
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$72,750
+5.9%
22
280
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$75,740
+4.8%
22
281
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,350
+7.1%
22
282
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$107,100
+1.2%
22
283
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$63,480
+4.4%
22†
284
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$121,010
-3.2%
22
285
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,160
+6.0%
22
286
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,780
+6.4%
22†
287
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$43,590
+6.7%
22
288
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$106,300
+1.9%
22
289
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,570
+3.7%
22
290
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$55,130
+6.4%
21
291
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$103,520
+2.0%
21
292
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,470
+2.4%
21
293
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$109,200
+0.9%
21
294
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,870
+4.5%
21
295
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$119,350
-0.1%
21
296
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,920
+1.2%
21
297
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,670
+8.7%
21
298
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,470
+6.4%
21
299
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,430
+5.1%
21†
300
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,920
+2.0%
21
301
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$95,320
+1.3%
21
302
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$45,890
+4.1%
21
303
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,130
+6.4%
21
304
Economists · Master's degree
$106,380
+1.2%
21
305
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$94,590
+2.6%
21
306
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$80,640
+1.6%
21†
307
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$93,260
-2.0%
21†
308
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$85,260
+3.6%
21
309
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,650
+1.7%
21†
310
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$35,380
+6.3%
21
311
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$88,000
+3.5%
21
312
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,930
+3.6%
21
313
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$108,790
+0.7%
21
314
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,980
+3.8%
21†
315
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,650
-1.6%
21
316
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$111,260
-0.1%
21
317
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$79,120
+1.7%
20
318
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$113,750
-0.7%
20
319
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$76,990
+4.1%
20
320
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,790
+2.1%
20
321
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$72,550
+2.4%
20†
322
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
$113,390
-7.7%
20
323
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$110,150
-0.7%
20
324
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,480
+1.8%
20
325
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$106,640
-2.6%
20
326
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$80,790
+4.1%
20
327
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,080
+7.6%
20
328
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,260
+1.7%
20
329
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,500
+4.7%
20
330
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,940
+5.3%
20†
331
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$75,070
-3.7%
20
332
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,990
+6.3%
20
333
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$99,070
+1.4%
20
334
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$100,840
-4.2%
20
335
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,710
+3.4%
20†
336
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,380
+8.2%
20
337
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,140
+3.8%
20
338
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$98,670
+0.7%
20
339
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,810
+3.7%
20†
340
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,670
+0.4%
20
341
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,460
+1.2%
20
342
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,740
+6.7%
20
343
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$49,150
+7.7%
19
344
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,490
-5.0%
19
345
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$85,820
+1.7%
19
346
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,410
-3.1%
19
347
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,240
+3.6%
19
348
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,340
+5.0%
19
349
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,520
+1.3%
19
350
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$80,110
+3.2%
19
351
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$86,540
+2.5%
19
352
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,500
+5.2%
19
353
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,460
+4.3%
19
354
Archivists · Master's degree
$78,180
+3.8%
19
355
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$94,330
+1.6%
19
356
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$105,640
-1.7%
19
357
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,930
-2.8%
19
358
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$35,300
+6.4%
19†
359
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$88,650
+1.8%
19
360
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,490
+2.3%
19
361
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$87,960
+2.4%
19
362
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,100
+2.4%
19
363
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,130
+4.6%
19
364
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,900
-0.2%
19
365
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$78,740
+3.4%
19
366
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$91,350
-1.8%
19
367
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,100
+2.0%
19†
368
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,290
+5.6%
19
369
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,940
+2.7%
19†
370
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,360
+0.7%
19
371
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,430
+3.7%
19
372
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$62,070
+3.5%
19
373
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$71,750
+4.3%
19
374
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,830
-8.8%
19
375
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$48,430
+4.6%
19†
376
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$98,020
-1.8%
19
377
Mathematicians · Master's degree
$104,190
-0.7%
19
378
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$100,610
-0.1%
19
379
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,840
+8.1%
19
380
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,850
+3.0%
19
381
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,270
+2.4%
19
382
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$69,500
+4.2%
18
383
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$76,710
+2.1%
18
384
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,340
+4.9%
18†
385
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$92,260
+1.0%
18
386
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,310
+6.7%
18
387
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$78,540
+1.7%
18
388
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,140
-11.2%
18
389
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,710
+4.7%
18
390
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,880
+6.9%
18
391
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,310
-7.8%
18
392
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$94,890
+0.8%
18
393
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,610
+2.1%
18
394
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,750
-0.2%
18
395
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$58,530
+5.4%
18
396
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,550
+6.2%
18
397
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,190
+5.9%
18
398
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,980
+2.1%
18
399
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$97,080
-4.4%
18
400
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,470
+7.0%
18
401
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$67,570
+3.7%
18
402
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$66,000
+4.4%
18
403
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,170
+5.6%
18
404
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,540
+3.5%
18
405
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$89,650
+1.2%
18
406
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,800
+2.2%
18
407
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,230
+5.1%
18
408
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,710
+2.3%
18
409
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,540
+4.1%
18
410
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$77,830
-1.2%
18†
411
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$77,640
+0.2%
18
412
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$57,510
+3.8%
17
413
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,870
-3.5%
17
414
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$58,230
+2.6%
17†
415
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$84,350
+1.6%
17
416
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$57,510
+4.5%
17
417
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,240
+6.0%
17
418
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$57,360
+4.6%
17
419
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,400
+4.5%
17
420
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$38,130
+5.6%
17
421
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$34,840
+5.5%
17†
422
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,500
+2.0%
17
423
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,740
-5.1%
17
424
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$83,890
-1.6%
17
425
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,730
+4.5%
17
426
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,720
+3.5%
17
427
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,730
+3.0%
17
428
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$83,170
+0.6%
17
429
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$56,850
+4.8%
17
430
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$63,820
+3.5%
17
431
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,870
0.0%
17
432
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$74,540
+2.3%
17
433
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,400
+5.7%
17
434
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,200
-0.8%
17
435
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,210
+2.9%
17
436
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,470
+5.2%
17
437
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,550
+3.3%
17
438
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,780
+3.7%
16
439
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,750
+2.6%
16
440
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$38,950
+0.4%
16
441
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$72,770
-4.1%
16†
442
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,930
+3.9%
16
443
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$59,330
+4.0%
16
444
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$84,550
-1.9%
16
445
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,170
+0.2%
16
446
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$72,750
+1.7%
16
447
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,710
+0.6%
16
448
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,650
+5.8%
16
449
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,770
+6.4%
16
450
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$63,240
+3.3%
16
451
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,760
+2.5%
16
452
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,980
0.0%
16
453
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,570
+2.2%
16
454
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,340
+3.5%
16
455
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,500
+3.0%
16
456
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,280
+1.6%
16
457
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$71,830
+1.7%
16
458
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$84,100
-1.6%
16
459
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$71,350
+2.1%
16
460
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,490
+5.4%
16
461
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,360
+4.5%
16
462
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,920
+3.3%
16
463
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,020
+4.2%
16
464
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$44,070
+3.2%
16
465
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,730
-2.2%
16
466
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,980
+4.2%
16
467
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,750
+2.3%
16
468
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$62,820
+3.3%
16
469
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,190
+3.8%
16
470
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$87,290
-5.6%
16
471
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$56,370
+3.1%
16
472
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$78,780
+0.7%
16
473
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,560
+4.9%
16
474
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$78,440
+1.1%
16
475
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,610
-3.0%
16†
476
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$62,120
+3.1%
16
477
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,950
+3.2%
16
478
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,180
+2.9%
16
479
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,490
+3.6%
15
480
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,190
+5.1%
15
481
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,720
-0.1%
15
482
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$36,540
+6.0%
15
483
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,710
-6.1%
15
484
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$36,570
+5.5%
15
485
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$47,790
+2.0%
15
486
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,200
+5.3%
15
487
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,500
-6.4%
15
488
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,200
+3.8%
15
489
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,770
+5.7%
15
490
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$38,630
+3.9%
15
491
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,580
+5.1%
15
492
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$72,190
+1.0%
15
493
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$73,630
+1.1%
15
494
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$48,130
+4.5%
15
495
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,900
-2.9%
15
496
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,270
0.0%
15
497
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,950
+0.5%
15
498
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,240
-7.7%
15
499
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,500
-4.2%
15
500
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,620
+3.7%
15
501
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,890
+2.4%
15
502
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,890
+2.7%
15
503
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$34,440
+3.4%
15
504
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$63,840
+1.8%
15
505
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,220
0.0%
15†
506
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,350
+4.7%
15
507
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,210
-24.4%
15†
508
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$67,450
+1.5%
15
509
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,050
+3.3%
15
510
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,930
-8.2%
15
511
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$38,900
-3.4%
14
512
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,400
+3.7%
14
513
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,930
+2.1%
14
514
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,640
+2.5%
14
515
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$60,660
+2.5%
14
516
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,940
-0.3%
14
517
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,570
-0.8%
14
518
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,270
0.0%
14
519
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$78,620
-0.3%
14
520
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$48,940
+3.8%
14
521
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$46,850
+1.1%
14
522
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$44,660
+3.1%
14
523
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,300
+1.6%
14
524
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$44,720
+4.4%
14
525
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,830
+2.5%
14
526
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,820
-4.7%
14†
527
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,500
+3.2%
14
528
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$75,560
-1.8%
14
529
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$62,070
-3.5%
14
530
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$60,900
+0.6%
14
531
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,380
-14.4%
14†
532
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,780
-19.6%
14
533
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
$62,240
-1.1%
14†
534
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,260
+2.0%
14
535
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,450
+2.2%
14
536
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$62,630
+1.5%
14
537
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,750
+1.0%
14
538
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$75,490
-6.5%
14
539
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,070
-0.4%
14
540
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,860
+1.2%
14
541
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,510
-6.0%
14
542
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,300
+3.0%
14
543
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,290
+3.2%
14
544
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,100
+2.3%
14†
545
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$43,460
+3.6%
14
546
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$41,350
+1.6%
14
547
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$36,750
+3.0%
14
548
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$74,890
-5.2%
13
549
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,110
-4.6%
13†
550
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$70,320
-2.5%
13
551
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,990
+1.8%
13
552
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,110
-0.4%
13
553
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,280
-1.8%
13
554
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,550
-6.5%
13
555
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,800
-4.7%
13
556
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$73,820
-2.1%
13
557
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,500
+2.5%
13
558
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$37,190
+0.2%
13
559
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,630
+1.5%
13
560
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,120
+2.3%
13†
561
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,040
+2.5%
13
562
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,530
+1.4%
13
563
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$72,100
-6.9%
13
564
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,280
+3.1%
13
565
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$34,960
-1.5%
13
566
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,120
-5.8%
13
567
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$61,320
+1.2%
13
568
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,210
+3.6%
13
569
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$56,480
-3.2%
13†
570
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,670
-16.7%
13
571
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$70,470
-2.5%
13
572
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$34,200
-5.4%
13
573
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,230
+2.8%
13
574
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,160
+1.4%
12†
575
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$47,320
+1.4%
12
576
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,230
-10.8%
12
577
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$37,360
+3.0%
12
578
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,970
+3.3%
12
579
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,830
-18.2%
12
580
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,630
-10.7%
12
581
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$66,920
-2.5%
12
582
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$65,060
+0.1%
12
583
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,610
-3.5%
12
584
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,800
-10.5%
12
585
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,960
+0.6%
12
586
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,640
-9.5%
12
587
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$62,290
-13.7%
12
588
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$54,070
+1.4%
12
589
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,390
0.0%
12
590
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,220
+2.0%
12
591
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,470
-8.4%
12
592
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$54,320
+1.3%
12
593
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,770
+0.3%
12
594
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,940
-2.3%
11
595
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,690
-0.9%
11
596
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,880
-5.4%
11
597
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,910
-3.7%
11
598
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$47,660
+2.1%
11
599
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$50,470
-4.5%
11†
600
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,040
-16.3%
11
601
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,250
-1.7%
11
602
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,900
-12.9%
11
603
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,200
+2.3%
11
604
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,150
+0.7%
11
605
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,370
+1.2%
11
606
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,620
+1.0%
11
607
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$44,070
+2.3%
11
608
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,790
-6.8%
11
609
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,870
-13.6%
11
610
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$61,020
-10.5%
11
611
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,960
-1.4%
11†
612
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,040
-1.6%
11
613
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,110
-8.7%
11
614
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$61,170
-12.4%
11
615
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
+2.8%
11
616
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$60,200
-5.5%
11
617
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$50,310
+0.9%
11
618
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$39,760
+2.5%
11
619
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$48,430
+1.0%
11
620
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$57,270
-0.9%
11
621
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,420
-8.3%
11
622
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$47,930
-9.6%
11†
623
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,940
-27.5%
11†
624
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,720
-6.1%
11†
625
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,470
-15.2%
11†
626
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,680
-10.2%
11†
627
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$37,870
-13.5%
11†
628
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$55,840
-7.1%
11
629
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,160
+2.5%
11
630
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,480
-2.3%
11
631
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,050
-8.1%
10
632
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,780
+0.5%
10
633
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$55,040
-17.2%
10
634
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,250
-14.6%
10
635
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$46,510
+1.5%
10
636
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,820
+1.4%
10
637
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$57,160
-0.6%
10
638
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,340
-11.6%
10
639
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,300
-3.3%
10
640
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$44,650
-22.1%
10†
641
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,600
-7.8%
10
642
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,940
-25.9%
10
643
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,000
-2.8%
10
644
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,830
-3.3%
10
645
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,910
-12.0%
10
646
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,300
-6.2%
10
647
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$37,780
+2.2%
10
648
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,430
-6.8%
10
649
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$44,290
-5.6%
10
650
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,380
-2.9%
10
651
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,150
-12.0%
10
652
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,740
-36.1%
10
653
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,960
+0.6%
10
654
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,840
-6.3%
10
655
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,060
-5.5%
9
656
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,200
-0.2%
9
657
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,980
-1.5%
9
658
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,770
-18.9%
9
659
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,890
-4.7%
9
660
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,230
-0.5%
9
661
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
-12.1%
9
662
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,340
+0.2%
9
663
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,480
-9.0%
9
664
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,860
-6.6%
9
665
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,560
-25.9%
9
666
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,710
-0.7%
9
667
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,570
-3.8%
9
668
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,110
-2.5%
9
669
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$47,590
-0.1%
9
670
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$33,940
+1.2%
9
671
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$45,400
+0.6%
9
672
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,970
-4.3%
9
673
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,310
-15.9%
9
674
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,280
-12.8%
9
675
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,480
-1.3%
9†
676
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,520
-6.7%
9
677
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$38,220
-3.3%
9
678
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,880
-4.8%
9
679
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,830
-8.3%
9
680
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,380
-1.8%
9
681
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,430
-1.8%
9
682
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,460
-5.9%
9
683
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,260
-2.8%
9
684
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,630
-16.1%
9
685
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,280
-8.9%
9
686
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,400
-2.6%
9†
687
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,880
-21.1%
9
688
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,590
-13.6%
9
689
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,150
-13.6%
9
690
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,210
-0.6%
9
691
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,300
-0.4%
9
692
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,550
-3.8%
9
693
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,060
-9.5%
8
694
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,250
+1.0%
8
695
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$42,910
-10.8%
8
696
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,790
-2.3%
8
697
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,790
-26.3%
8
698
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$43,510
-13.0%
8
699
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,810
-7.8%
8
700
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,190
-11.2%
8
701
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,680
-11.7%
8
702
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,080
-6.3%
8
703
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,040
-1.6%
8
704
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$43,150
-3.4%
8
705
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$42,700
-21.2%
8
706
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$38,280
-5.0%
8
707
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$41,770
-5.4%
8
708
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
-2.3%
8
709
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,020
-2.7%
7
710
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,270
-9.0%
7
711
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,680
-1.0%
7
712
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,050
-9.4%
7
713
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$39,970
-18.1%
7
714
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,680
-7.0%
7
715
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,390
-0.1%
7
716
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,910
-4.9%
7
717
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$36,410
-13.5%
7
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