Best jobs in Memphis, TN

The best-scoring occupations in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Memphis, TN How we score
Wages here are local to Memphis, TN (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (metro)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Memphis, TN pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$124,600 vs $132,300 · -5.8%
$535,950 vs $248,560 · +115.6%
$102,220 vs $120,230 · -15.0%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
—†
+4.1%
—
600
100†
02
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
—
400
77†
03
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$124,600
+40.1%
1,800
29,500
73
04
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$535,950
+5.4%
30
300
73
05
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$102,220
+33.5%
410
23,400
60
06
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
—†
+4.4%
—
200
59†
07
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
—†
+1.2%
—
600
56†
08
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
—†
+3.2%
—
1,300
56†
09
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
55†
10
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$97,370
+28.5%
490
16,000
52
11
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$388,960
+2.5%
950
9,600
52
12
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential · 53-7062
$39,510
+1.5%
37,750
384,300
52
13
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
—†
+3.9%
70
600
51†
14
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
51†
15
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$30,900
+17.0%
7,280
765,800
50
16
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$112,800
+23.2%
2,310
62,100
50
17
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$27,490
+6.1%
15,320
904,300
45
18
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$325,520
+4.1%
60
400
45
19
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent · 29-2092
—†
+18.4%
—
1,000
44†
20
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$121,900
+20.4%
290
12,000
44
21
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$161,790
+15.2%
1,710
55,600
44
22
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
—†
+6.1%
—
900
43†
23
Epidemiologists · Master's degree · 19-1041
—†
+16.2%
—
800
43†
24
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
—†
+4.3%
—
300
43†
25
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$143,880
+14.8%
2,750
74,600
42
Showing top 25 of 745 scored occupations — show all 745show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,860
+17.3%
42
27
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$125,580
+15.8%
42
28
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$243,240
+8.6%
42
29
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$298,620
+3.3%
41
30
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$83,120
+21.5%
40
31
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,560
+22.0%
39
32
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$102,420
+18.5%
38
33
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$37,280
+8.5%
38
34
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,070
+4.0%
37
35
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
35†
36
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$256,240
+2.7%
35
37
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$238,040
+4.1%
35
38
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$36,340
+14.9%
35
39
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$64,010
+19.2%
35
40
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$102,510
+4.4%
35
41
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$179,670
+3.8%
34†
42
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
$81,500
+4.9%
34
43
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$71,230
+16.7%
34
44
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,380
+16.8%
34
45
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,210
+20.0%
34
46
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
33†
47
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
33†
48
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,570
+16.1%
33
49
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$126,400
+11.9%
33
50
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,630
+19.8%
33
51
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
33†
52
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$32,580
-0.5%
32
53
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$86,120
+15.0%
32
54
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$50,260
+16.8%
32
55
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$99,960
+13.8%
32
56
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$196,680
+4.3%
31
57
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
31†
58
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
31†
59
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
31†
60
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$116,440
+11.1%
30
61
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,480
+11.0%
30
62
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$120,740
+6.2%
29†
63
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$125,130
+9.6%
29
64
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
29†
65
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$43,830
+12.6%
29†
66
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$82,930
+13.0%
29
67
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,000
+10.9%
28
68
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$139,810
+4.0%
28†
69
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$81,990
+12.5%
28
70
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,320
+15.4%
28
71
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
28†
72
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,260
+12.5%
28
73
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$94,980
+8.8%
28
74
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$124,080
+8.7%
27
75
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,540
+6.6%
27
76
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,080
+8.0%
27
77
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$52,040
+14.7%
27
78
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$107,710
+8.7%
27
79
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$100,120
+9.6%
27
80
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$100,640
+8.7%
27
81
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
27†
82
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
27†
83
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,350
+7.3%
27
84
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
26†
85
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,110
+9.1%
26
86
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$66,460
+12.1%
26
87
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,720
+12.8%
26
88
Statisticians · Master's degree
$111,690
+8.5%
26
89
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$91,040
+10.0%
25
90
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$29,160
-9.9%
25
91
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$128,560
+4.7%
25
92
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$59,660
+12.8%
25
93
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,250
+10.8%
25
94
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,890
+9.5%
25
95
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$138,560
+5.0%
25
96
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,560
+11.9%
25
97
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
25†
98
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,870
+11.2%
25
99
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$129,830
+6.1%
25
100
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$48,530
+12.9%
24
101
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,220
+4.6%
24
102
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$155,420
+3.7%
24
103
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$141,340
+5.0%
24
104
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,440
+4.1%
24
105
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$112,870
+7.2%
24
106
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,580
+4.6%
24
107
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
24†
108
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
24†
109
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,690
+8.2%
24
110
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$49,600
+12.6%
24
111
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,980
+5.8%
24
112
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$156,830
+3.1%
24
113
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
24†
114
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$104,050
+4.5%
24
115
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,630
+8.1%
24
116
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,110
+9.5%
24
117
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
24†
118
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,170
+6.1%
23
119
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$57,910
+11.5%
23
120
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
23†
121
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,070
+12.1%
23
122
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$138,300
+4.3%
23
123
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$85,130
+5.6%
23
124
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$76,960
+4.6%
23
125
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$58,000
+11.1%
23
126
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,910
+9.5%
22
127
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
22†
128
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.5%
22†
129
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$122,420
+5.1%
22
130
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$69,150
+6.2%
22
131
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
22†
132
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,000
+10.4%
22
133
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,620
+6.0%
22
134
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,730
+11.5%
22
135
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$44,810
+7.3%
22
136
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$32,580
+2.0%
22
137
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$168,200
+0.8%
22
138
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$71,600
+6.7%
22
139
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,090
-5.5%
22
140
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,150
+6.6%
22
141
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,620
+11.0%
21
142
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
21†
143
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$110,940
+5.5%
21
144
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
21†
145
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,340
+11.3%
21
146
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,680
+6.0%
21
147
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
21†
148
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,780
+8.1%
21
149
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,850
+5.3%
21
150
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,140
+3.8%
21
151
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,930
+8.5%
20
152
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$79,690
+7.5%
20
153
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$91,180
+5.7%
20
154
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$106,470
+5.2%
20
155
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$24,550
-0.7%
20
156
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$78,580
+7.0%
20
157
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$76,900
+7.7%
20
158
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,310
-0.3%
20
159
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$84,930
+6.4%
20
160
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
20†
161
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$88,910
+6.5%
20
162
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,610
+8.8%
20
163
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$80,790
+7.1%
20
164
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
20†
165
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,180
+5.7%
20
166
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
20†
167
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,480
+10.0%
20
168
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,100
+5.0%
20
169
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$64,430
+7.7%
20
170
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,620
+7.3%
20
171
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$46,810
+9.7%
20
172
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$114,840
+4.1%
20
173
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$45,760
+10.1%
20
174
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$69,430
+5.8%
20
175
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
20†
176
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
20†
177
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,940
+4.2%
20
178
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
19†
179
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,610
-6.7%
19
180
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,350
+3.7%
19
181
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,650
+5.3%
19
182
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,610
+3.8%
19
183
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$92,180
+4.0%
19
184
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
19†
185
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
19†
186
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,740
+8.5%
19
187
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,230
+7.1%
19
188
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$124,870
+2.5%
19
189
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$104,000
+4.2%
19
190
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,040
+8.2%
18
191
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,510
+6.4%
18
192
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$85,000
+5.7%
18
193
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
18†
194
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$118,120
+1.9%
18
195
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,410
+3.1%
18
196
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
18†
197
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$39,710
+9.1%
18
198
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
18†
199
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$62,460
+7.0%
18
200
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,990
+8.7%
18
201
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,150
+3.9%
18
202
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,670
+5.5%
18
203
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
17†
204
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,260
+6.4%
17
205
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
17†
206
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,780
+3.1%
17
207
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
17†
208
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$93,970
+3.9%
17
209
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,140
+3.1%
17
210
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$76,630
+5.3%
17
211
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,100
+7.1%
17
212
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
17†
213
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
17†
214
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$89,860
+4.2%
17
215
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$34,740
+6.3%
17
216
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,740
+5.1%
17
217
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,200
+6.4%
17
218
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
17†
219
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
17†
220
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$108,570
+2.6%
17
221
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,010
+2.3%
17
222
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
17†
223
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
17†
224
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$72,310
+5.5%
17
225
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
17†
226
Curators · Master's degree
$56,410
+7.0%
17
227
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$133,150
+0.2%
17
228
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$115,920
+1.7%
17
229
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
17†
230
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,670
+5.8%
16
231
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$96,940
+1.9%
16
232
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,100
+0.4%
16
233
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
16†
234
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$76,980
+4.9%
16
235
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,490
+4.2%
16
236
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$44,540
+1.1%
16
237
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
16†
238
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,690
+4.5%
16
239
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,100
+8.1%
16
240
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,830
+5.0%
16
241
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$78,320
+4.4%
16
242
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
16†
243
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,460
+7.6%
16
244
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$105,080
+1.7%
16
245
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,530
+6.4%
16
246
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
16†
247
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
16†
248
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,790
+2.2%
16
249
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
16†
250
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,500
+3.6%
16
251
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$28,710
+5.9%
16
252
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$81,230
+4.1%
16
253
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,360
+6.7%
16
254
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$66,450
+5.4%
16
255
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
16†
256
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
16†
257
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$48,400
-5.8%
16
258
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,950
+5.5%
16†
259
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$76,060
+4.4%
16
260
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
16†
261
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
16†
262
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
15†
263
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,280
+3.8%
15
264
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,320
+3.4%
15
265
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$37,440
+6.4%
15
266
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
15†
267
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
15†
268
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,000
+4.8%
15
269
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
15†
270
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,010
+6.9%
15
271
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$84,610
+3.5%
15
272
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,320
+4.3%
15
273
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$36,320
+6.7%
15
274
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,960
-1.6%
15
275
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$94,560
+2.5%
15
276
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$34,070
+7.7%
15
277
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,620
+4.5%
15
278
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
15†
279
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,160
+6.6%
15
280
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
15†
281
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$72,010
+3.0%
15
282
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,140
+2.6%
15
283
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
15†
284
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$86,670
+3.0%
15
285
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,050
+2.9%
15
286
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
15†
287
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$65,290
+3.5%
15
288
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,510
-2.0%
15
289
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$119,080
-11.2%
15
290
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$60,440
+4.9%
15
291
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$58,500
+3.3%
15
292
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
15†
293
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$66,060
+4.3%
15
294
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,910
+3.4%
15
295
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$84,470
+3.0%
15
296
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
297
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,050
+6.2%
15
298
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$32,280
+7.0%
15
299
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$96,870
+1.9%
15
300
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,620
+5.1%
15
301
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,190
+3.6%
14
302
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,430
+0.3%
14
303
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$46,480
+5.9%
14
304
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,150
+4.5%
14
305
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
14†
306
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
14†
307
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,530
+6.4%
14
308
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,010
+6.7%
14
309
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,800
-7.7%
14
310
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
14†
311
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,980
+5.6%
14
312
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,680
+6.3%
14
313
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$54,500
+4.8%
14
314
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,100
+1.6%
14
315
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$56,090
+3.4%
14
316
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,200
+3.6%
14
317
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
14†
318
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$65,090
+4.1%
14
319
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
14†
320
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$85,860
+2.1%
14
321
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
14†
322
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,990
+1.2%
14
323
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,200
+5.2%
14
324
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,570
+4.5%
14
325
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$72,090
+3.1%
14
326
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,320
+4.2%
14
327
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,230
-1.6%
14
328
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$98,390
-1.5%
14
329
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
14†
330
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,480
+5.6%
14
331
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,870
+3.6%
14
332
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,510
+5.2%
14
333
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,010
-5.0%
14
334
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,570
+3.7%
13
335
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
13†
336
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,300
-0.7%
13
337
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,890
+4.5%
13
338
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,630
+2.5%
13
339
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
13†
340
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$35,600
+6.0%
13
341
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
13†
342
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$33,400
+5.6%
13
343
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,510
+4.6%
13
344
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,360
+5.7%
13
345
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,970
+6.4%
13
346
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
13†
347
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$49,870
+4.6%
13
348
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$60,860
+3.8%
13
349
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$93,450
+1.0%
13
350
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
13†
351
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,530
-0.1%
13
352
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$31,560
+5.4%
13
353
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,620
+5.1%
13
354
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
13†
355
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
13†
356
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$55,730
+4.3%
13
357
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$67,830
+3.2%
13
358
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
13†
359
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$104,000
-2.2%
13
360
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$36,250
+4.1%
13
361
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,260
+5.8%
13
362
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,470
+3.3%
13†
363
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,870
+3.8%
13
364
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,060
+2.1%
13
365
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,050
+3.4%
13
366
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,330
+2.1%
13
367
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,360
+3.2%
13
368
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,390
+4.4%
13
369
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,860
+4.9%
13
370
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,360
+2.4%
13
371
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$49,630
+4.5%
13
372
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$58,480
+3.6%
13
373
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
13†
374
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,320
+3.0%
13
375
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$59,330
+3.5%
13
376
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
12†
377
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
12†
378
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,580
+4.3%
12
379
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
12†
380
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$90,710
+0.9%
12
381
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,170
+5.3%
12
382
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$64,000
+1.7%
12
383
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$31,630
+0.4%
12
384
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$53,680
+3.9%
12
385
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,010
+2.2%
12
386
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$54,620
+4.0%
12
387
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$56,390
+3.7%
12
388
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$86,380
+1.2%
12
389
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$61,560
+3.4%
12
390
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,270
+3.6%
12
391
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,900
+4.7%
12
392
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
12†
393
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
12†
394
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,300
+2.2%
12
395
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,640
+2.1%
12
396
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
12†
397
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$72,100
+2.3%
12
398
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,510
+4.9%
12
399
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$51,880
+4.0%
12
400
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$60,210
+3.3%
12
401
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,820
+3.5%
12
402
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$34,100
+3.9%
12
403
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,700
+4.1%
12
404
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$30,190
+5.5%
12
405
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$36,040
+5.4%
12
406
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
12†
407
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,730
-2.8%
12
408
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$58,600
+3.2%
12
409
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$44,610
+4.6%
12
410
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$89,250
-4.2%
12
411
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$73,110
+1.3%
12
412
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$96,610
-1.7%
12
413
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$44,620
+3.8%
12
414
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$47,100
+4.2%
12
415
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
12†
416
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$69,700
+2.3%
12
417
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,440
+3.3%
12
418
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$73,990
+1.7%
12
419
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,930
-3.5%
12
420
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,440
+3.5%
12
421
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
12†
422
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,710
+2.9%
12
423
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
12†
424
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$70,720
+1.8%
12
425
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$92,680
-0.7%
12
426
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
12†
427
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$50,840
+3.5%
12
428
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$37,430
+3.2%
12
429
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,600
+2.2%
11
430
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
11†
431
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$84,390
+0.7%
11
432
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$63,250
+1.7%
11
433
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
11†
434
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$55,270
+3.3%
11
435
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
11†
436
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,790
+1.2%
11
437
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
11†
438
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,120
+2.0%
11
439
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$29,330
-1.5%
11
440
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,120
0.0%
11
441
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,570
+3.3%
11
442
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,780
+2.4%
11
443
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$47,270
+3.8%
11
444
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
11†
445
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,490
+3.1%
11
446
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,180
+3.7%
11
447
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,010
+2.6%
11
448
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
11†
449
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$59,000
+2.1%
11
450
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$38,470
+4.5%
11
451
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$65,820
+1.7%
11
452
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,820
+4.4%
11
453
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$65,420
+1.5%
11
454
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,290
+3.8%
11
455
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,410
+4.5%
11
456
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$76,210
+1.2%
11
457
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
11†
458
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$44,160
+2.4%
11†
459
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$27,430
+3.4%
11
460
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,380
+2.5%
11
461
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,600
+3.0%
11
462
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,270
+3.7%
11
463
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,290
+3.6%
11
464
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,460
+3.9%
11
465
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,310
+1.8%
11
466
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$38,730
+3.1%
11
467
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$78,950
+0.7%
11
468
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,100
+3.3%
11
469
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,780
+3.7%
11
470
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$66,720
+1.7%
11
471
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
11†
472
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,330
+2.3%
11
473
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,170
+3.3%
11
474
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,830
+2.7%
11
475
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,430
+3.8%
11
476
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$36,650
+4.3%
11
477
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,850
+2.5%
11
478
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,990
+2.1%
11
479
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,330
+0.7%
10
480
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,850
+0.6%
10
481
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,850
-5.1%
10
482
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,550
+3.7%
10
483
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$76,660
-4.2%
10
484
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,130
+1.7%
10
485
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
10†
486
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,070
+1.7%
10
487
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
10†
488
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,510
+3.0%
10
489
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,620
+2.9%
10
490
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
10†
491
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$46,970
+3.1%
10
492
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,840
+2.4%
10
493
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,380
+4.7%
10
494
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$80,160
-2.6%
10
495
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,920
-0.7%
10
496
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,030
-1.8%
10
497
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,910
0.0%
10
498
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
10†
499
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,940
+1.0%
10
500
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,160
+3.2%
10
501
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,460
+3.0%
10
502
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,290
-3.4%
10
503
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$59,460
-3.7%
10
504
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$32,610
+3.6%
10
505
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,670
+2.7%
10
506
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$33,170
+2.0%
10
507
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,350
+1.3%
10
508
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$31,080
+3.0%
10
509
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
10†
510
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,660
+2.6%
10
511
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
10†
512
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,670
-0.2%
10
513
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,400
0.0%
10
514
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$58,380
-2.0%
10
515
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,040
+2.5%
10
516
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,610
-1.6%
10
517
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
10†
518
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,040
-9.5%
10†
519
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,860
-2.9%
10
520
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
10†
521
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$64,640
-1.8%
9
522
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,120
+3.2%
9
523
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
9†
524
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,480
-2.8%
9
525
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
9†
526
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,230
+3.7%
9
527
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,940
+2.5%
9
528
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$50,030
+1.8%
9
529
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,710
+3.0%
9
530
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
9†
531
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$75,960
-5.6%
9
532
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,470
-0.1%
9
533
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
9†
534
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$59,880
-1.2%
9†
535
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$73,970
-6.0%
9
536
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$59,240
+1.0%
9
537
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,710
+3.6%
9
538
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
9†
539
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$56,430
+1.5%
9
540
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,880
+2.8%
9
541
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$56,850
+0.2%
9
542
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,810
+2.0%
9
543
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,680
+1.6%
9
544
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$60,670
+0.7%
9
545
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,530
0.0%
9
546
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$35,630
-5.4%
9
547
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.4%
9†
548
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,220
0.0%
9
549
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$58,910
-3.5%
9
550
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,140
+3.3%
9
551
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
9†
552
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,700
+2.3%
9
553
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
9†
554
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$41,490
+2.5%
9
555
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
9†
556
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,350
+0.5%
9
557
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$32,130
+3.0%
9
558
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$31,930
+1.6%
9
559
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
9†
560
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,290
+2.0%
9
561
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$65,500
-1.8%
9
562
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$66,890
-4.4%
8
563
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,910
+2.0%
8
564
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,210
-7.8%
8
565
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,160
-4.2%
8
566
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
8†
567
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$68,020
-6.9%
8
568
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$49,640
+0.6%
8
569
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
8†
570
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,700
-0.8%
8
571
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$49,940
+1.5%
8
572
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,640
-3.1%
8
573
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,560
-8.8%
8
574
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,900
+3.1%
8
575
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,270
-10.7%
8
576
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,470
-2.8%
8
577
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,780
+2.8%
8
578
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,750
-0.8%
8
579
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$56,420
+0.6%
8
580
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
8†
581
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
8†
582
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$54,330
-8.4%
8
583
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,510
0.0%
8
584
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
8†
585
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,610
-3.5%
8
586
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$61,110
-0.1%
8
587
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
8†
588
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,080
-0.9%
8
589
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$44,470
+0.9%
8
590
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$60,500
-1.6%
8
591
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
8†
592
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,270
+0.6%
8
593
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,390
-0.2%
8
594
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$62,560
-3.9%
8
595
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,340
-0.4%
8
596
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$46,840
+1.4%
8
597
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,110
-6.0%
8
598
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$48,680
+1.2%
8
599
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$61,330
-6.5%
8
600
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$43,310
+1.4%
8
601
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
8†
602
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,760
-10.8%
8
603
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,020
+2.3%
8
604
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
8†
605
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,510
+1.8%
8
606
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,480
+0.7%
8
607
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,950
+1.2%
8
608
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
8†
609
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
7†
610
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,460
+1.0%
7
611
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$56,780
-1.6%
7
612
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$49,440
-1.8%
7
613
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,930
0.0%
7
614
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
7†
615
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,420
-16.7%
7
616
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,920
+0.2%
7
617
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.3%
7†
618
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
7†
619
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$27,230
-13.5%
7
620
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$57,270
-1.9%
7
621
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$27,610
-1.5%
7
622
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
7†
623
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
7†
624
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,470
-4.3%
7
625
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
7†
626
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
7†
627
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,180
-3.2%
7†
628
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$56,320
-2.5%
7
629
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,370
-6.1%
7
630
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,460
-6.5%
7
631
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$31,580
+2.3%
7
632
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
7†
633
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
7†
634
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,780
-0.4%
7
635
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$48,490
-7.1%
7
636
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
7†
637
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
7†
638
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,140
-6.3%
7
639
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.1%
7†
640
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,290
-16.3%
7
641
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
—†
-12.4%
7†
642
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$37,260
+1.0%
7
643
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$29,700
+0.2%
7
644
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.4%
7†
645
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$52,850
-13.7%
7
646
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,750
-13.2%
6
647
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,490
-2.3%
6
648
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,630
-3.7%
6
649
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,010
-2.3%
6
650
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,320
-0.2%
6
651
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,380
-5.8%
6
652
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,590
-4.7%
6
653
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,260
-12.9%
6
654
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,660
-7.8%
6
655
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
6†
656
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,050
-6.8%
6
657
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,470
-4.9%
6
658
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$49,200
-13.0%
6
659
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
6†
660
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,840
-9.0%
6
661
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
6†
662
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,600
-0.5%
6
663
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.1%
6†
664
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,710
-2.9%
6
665
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,450
-8.1%
6
666
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,820
-10.5%
6
667
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,110
-4.8%
6
668
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,320
-12.0%
6
669
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,230
-5.5%
6
670
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,430
-8.3%
6
671
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
6†
672
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,790
-14.6%
6
673
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
6†
674
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,050
-1.7%
6
675
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$26,280
+1.2%
6
676
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,880
-0.7%
6
677
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,770
-2.5%
6
678
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
6†
679
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,730
-9.5%
6
680
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$46,530
-4.1%
6
681
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,000
-15.9%
6
682
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,270
-25.9%
6
683
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
6†
684
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,240
-8.9%
6
685
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.1%
6†
686
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
6†
687
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
6†
688
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$43,740
-0.9%
6
689
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,640
-8.3%
6
690
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$45,570
-5.5%
6
691
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$40,770
-17.2%
6
692
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,030
-1.6%
6
693
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
6†
694
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,930
+0.3%
6
695
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
6†
696
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,610
-11.6%
6
697
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,880
-12.1%
6
698
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,420
+0.2%
6
699
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
6†
700
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,860
-18.9%
6
701
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
5†
702
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
5†
703
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$31,200
-3.3%
5
704
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,050
-6.3%
5
705
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,990
-13.6%
5
706
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
5†
707
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
5†
708
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,340
-3.8%
5
709
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,560
-6.4%
5
710
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,850
-14.4%
5
711
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,560
-0.6%
5
712
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,380
-5.6%
5
713
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
5†
714
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
5†
715
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$38,100
-3.4%
5
716
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,950
-3.3%
5
717
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,880
-12.0%
5
718
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,100
-6.6%
5
719
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$34,220
-1.0%
5
720
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$33,990
-10.8%
5
721
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,080
-0.4%
5
722
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,400
-6.8%
5
723
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,580
-5.9%
5
724
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
5†
725
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,340
-1.8%
5
726
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,120
-16.1%
5
727
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
5†
728
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$29,880
-5.6%
5
729
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,730
-1.3%
5
730
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$35,760
-6.4%
5
731
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,270
-6.7%
5
732
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
4†
733
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,940
-26.3%
4
734
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,860
-5.0%
4
735
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,770
-9.4%
4
736
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,730
-0.6%
4†
737
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$30,700
-22.1%
4
738
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$33,370
-4.5%
4
739
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
4†
740
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,180
-0.6%
4
741
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,060
-1.6%
4
742
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,720
-0.1%
4
743
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,250
-2.7%
4
744
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$28,130
-13.5%
4
745
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.7%
3†
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