Best jobs in Mississippi

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

Search live jobs in Mississippi How we score
Wages here are local to Mississippi (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 Mississippi pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$544,130 vs $358,550 · +51.8%
$124,730 vs $132,300 · -5.7%
$50,040 vs $64,120 · -22.0%
$23,860 vs $35,800 · -33.4%
$22,610 vs $31,200 · -27.5%
$28,640 vs $35,410 · -19.1%
−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
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$544,130
+4.1%
—
400
100†
02
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$124,730
+40.1%
4,690
29,500
68
03
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$50,040
+49.9%
30
2,300
64
04
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$23,860
+17.0%
21,800
765,800
60
05
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$22,610
+6.1%
31,220
904,300
60
06
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$28,640
-0.5%
38,400
555,800
53
07
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$325,610
+3.3%
390
2,100
49
08
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$77,090
+4.9%
29,060
189,100
49
09
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$69,490
+33.5%
440
23,400
48
10
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$34,270
+8.5%
23,420
472,300
47
11
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$98,160
+23.2%
4,280
62,100
45
12
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$87,690
+28.5%
480
16,000
45
13
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential · 53-7062
$36,400
+1.5%
30,750
384,300
45
14
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$26,390
-9.9%
30,490
542,600
45
15
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$228,130
+2.5%
—
9,600
43†
16
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$261,570
+4.2%
50
400
41
17
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
$137,220
+17.3%
1,890
27,400
41
18
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award · 53-3032
$51,820
+4.0%
24,160
237,600
40
19
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
$106,210
+21.8%
40
2,400
39
20
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$252,960
+2.7%
450
1,000
39
21
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$105,920
+20.4%
320
12,000
38
22
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
$109,050
+19.7%
300
3,200
38
23
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$198,410
+8.6%
480
2,700
38
24
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
$92,310
+21.5%
120
9,600
37
25
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$124,280
+15.2%
1,710
55,600
37
Showing top 25 of 672 scored occupations — show all 672show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$111,390
+14.8%
37
27
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$29,560
+14.9%
37
28
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$213,680
+6.1%
37
29
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,680
+4.4%
37
30
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$235,630
+2.7%
36
31
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$95,330
+15.8%
35
32
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,770
+22.0%
35
33
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$85,430
+18.5%
33
34
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$90,990
+11.9%
33†
35
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,380
-5.5%
33
36
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,760
+16.1%
32
37
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$75,160
+16.7%
31
38
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,650
+19.2%
31
39
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,060
+16.8%
31
40
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$94,930
+13.8%
30
41
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$78,130
+15.0%
30
42
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$180,420
+3.9%
30
43
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$28,380
+2.0%
29
44
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,320
+20.0%
29
45
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$95,830
+11.0%
29
46
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$46,990
+16.8%
29
47
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,990
+10.9%
28
48
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,220
+19.8%
28
49
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,350
+3.8%
28
50
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,900
-6.7%
28
51
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,740
+9.5%
27†
52
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$21,370
-0.7%
27
53
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,860
+9.5%
27
54
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$84,490
+12.5%
27
55
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,230
+4.6%
27
56
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$183,650
+0.8%
26
57
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$80,500
+13.3%
26
58
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$56,930
+16.2%
26
59
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$99,520
+8.7%
26
60
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$76,520
+13.0%
26
61
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,370
+9.6%
26
62
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,530
+6.0%
26
63
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,000
+9.1%
26
64
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$143,660
+4.1%
25
65
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$142,790
+3.8%
25
66
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$31,520
+2.3%
25
67
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,070
-0.1%
25
68
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$139,250
+4.3%
25
69
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$143,580
+3.9%
25
70
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$164,410
+1.8%
25
71
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$37,710
+7.3%
25
72
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$69,390
+8.8%
25
73
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,360
+12.5%
25
74
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,380
-0.3%
25
75
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$86,280
+8.7%
24
76
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$68,100
+4.6%
24
77
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,070
+8.0%
24
78
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$63,270
+12.1%
24
79
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,710
+5.2%
24†
80
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,990
+7.2%
24
81
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,340
-1.6%
24
82
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,490
+15.4%
24
83
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,910
+5.3%
24
84
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$98,420
+8.7%
24
85
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,000
+11.2%
24
86
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,440
+8.1%
23
87
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$86,940
+8.2%
23
88
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$53,680
+10.8%
23
89
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$47,000
+14.7%
23
90
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,750
+4.7%
23
91
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,870
+5.6%
23
92
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$79,890
+10.0%
23
93
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,140
+7.3%
23
94
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$100,940
+6.6%
23
95
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$112,400
+6.2%
23
96
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,970
+4.0%
23
97
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$101,570
+4.5%
22
98
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$109,200
+6.1%
22
99
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$52,850
+12.8%
22
100
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$54,090
+12.6%
22
101
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,300
+6.2%
22
102
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,450
+9.5%
22
103
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,170
+5.0%
22
104
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
-5.0%
22
105
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$51,440
+12.6%
22
106
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,190
+12.8%
22
107
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,770
+6.1%
22
108
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,100
+5.0%
21
109
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$42,840
-5.8%
21
110
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,900
+3.1%
21
111
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$118,660
+1.9%
21
112
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$119,430
+3.7%
21
113
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$91,690
+4.1%
21
114
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,720
+14.6%
21
115
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$96,100
+6.5%
21
116
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$122,940
+3.1%
21
117
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$63,300
+9.6%
21
118
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$58,180
+11.1%
21
119
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,970
+12.1%
21
120
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,220
+2.6%
21
121
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$40,710
+12.9%
21
122
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$96,030
+4.6%
21
123
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$47,960
+8.6%
21†
124
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$103,640
+5.1%
21
125
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,540
+11.9%
20
126
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,890
+6.6%
20
127
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,980
+3.0%
20
128
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,720
+1.2%
20
129
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
$97,060
+5.8%
20
130
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$115,490
+3.5%
20
131
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,030
+11.0%
20
132
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$56,640
+6.7%
20
133
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$71,850
+5.8%
20
134
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,400
+11.5%
20
135
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$49,790
-2.0%
20
136
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,060
+11.4%
20
137
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$94,970
+5.5%
20
138
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$62,250
+7.7%
20
139
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$112,400
+3.2%
19
140
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$97,160
+5.0%
19
141
Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$91,560
+5.9%
19
142
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,680
+8.1%
19
143
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$44,280
+11.5%
19
144
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$78,320
+7.3%
19
145
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$103,380
+4.3%
19
146
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$88,030
+5.8%
19
147
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$48,970
+9.7%
19
148
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,140
+3.1%
19
149
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,160
+10.4%
19
150
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,520
+11.3%
19
151
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,820
+4.2%
19
152
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$79,580
+5.7%
19
153
Statisticians · Master's degree
$64,670
+8.5%
19
154
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$67,280
+7.0%
19
155
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$50,980
-1.6%
19
156
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,830
+8.2%
19
157
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,290
+3.7%
19
158
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,230
+8.5%
19
159
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$93,640
+3.8%
18
160
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,480
+8.8%
18
161
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$111,030
+2.1%
18
162
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$43,420
+1.1%
18
163
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$67,670
+7.7%
18
164
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$71,710
+7.1%
18
165
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,540
+6.4%
18
166
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$37,890
+5.5%
18
167
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,830
+7.3%
18
168
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$67,330
+6.4%
18
169
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$54,040
+8.7%
18
170
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,620
-7.7%
18
171
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$106,740
+2.6%
18
172
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,180
+0.4%
18
173
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,320
+0.3%
18
174
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$49,240
+9.5%
18
175
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,040
+6.4%
18
176
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,680
+5.7%
18
177
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$91,560
+3.9%
18
178
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$78,700
+5.7%
17
179
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$91,100
+3.9%
17
180
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,210
+2.9%
17†
181
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$87,180
+4.4%
17
182
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$39,130
+10.1%
17
183
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,480
+4.5%
17
184
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
+8.5%
17
185
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,850
+7.1%
17
186
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$80,060
+4.9%
17
187
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,100
+2.2%
17
188
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,160
+6.4%
17
189
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$43,060
+9.5%
17
190
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,160
+10.0%
17
191
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$25,840
-1.5%
17
192
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,520
+5.3%
17
193
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,180
+5.8%
17
194
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$31,630
+3.6%
17
195
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$61,690
+4.1%
17†
196
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,880
+4.0%
16
197
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,440
+3.1%
16
198
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$86,590
+1.7%
16
199
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,500
+7.1%
16
200
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$82,620
+4.2%
16
201
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$72,690
+5.4%
16
202
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$36,380
+9.1%
16
203
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,650
+4.5%
16
204
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$108,890
+0.6%
16
205
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$25,360
+0.4%
16
206
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$80,870
+3.9%
16
207
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$28,320
+5.9%
16
208
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,300
+4.3%
16
209
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$22,670
-13.5%
16
210
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,200
+6.4%
16†
211
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$63,700
+5.5%
16
212
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$104,220
+0.5%
16
213
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,410
+3.6%
16
214
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$98,380
+1.6%
16
215
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,780
+8.2%
15
216
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$58,710
+3.5%
15
217
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,810
+4.8%
15
218
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$67,450
+3.0%
15
219
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$83,340
+3.0%
15
220
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,360
+8.7%
15
221
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$48,550
+7.0%
15
222
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,210
-1.3%
15
223
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$82,800
-1.5%
15
224
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$23,180
+6.3%
15
225
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,170
+1.2%
15
226
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,910
-2.4%
15
227
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,930
+3.7%
15
228
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,890
+2.5%
15
229
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$88,290
+2.1%
15
230
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,400
-11.2%
15
231
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$69,930
+4.1%
15
232
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$36,250
+4.1%
15
233
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,710
+0.7%
15
234
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,290
+4.2%
14†
235
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,630
+5.0%
14
236
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$88,100
+1.9%
14
237
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$26,240
-3.4%
14
238
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$91,170
+1.2%
14
239
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$73,920
+3.1%
14
240
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,870
+7.6%
14
241
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$46,530
+3.4%
14
242
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$36,460
+7.7%
14
243
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$66,020
+4.2%
14
244
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,720
+4.5%
14
245
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$88,710
+1.6%
14
246
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,130
+3.3%
14
247
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,910
+6.7%
14
248
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,300
+7.0%
14
249
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$60,260
+1.7%
14
250
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,530
+6.9%
14
251
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$50,790
-2.0%
14
252
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,670
0.0%
14
253
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,360
+3.3%
14
254
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,160
+6.7%
14
255
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$74,990
+1.9%
14
256
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,100
-5.1%
14†
257
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,590
+6.3%
14
258
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,360
+2.4%
14
259
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,670
+2.6%
14
260
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,860
+2.9%
14
261
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,200
+7.2%
14
262
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,960
-3.2%
14
263
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$27,390
+2.0%
14
264
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,160
0.0%
14
265
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$88,110
+1.2%
14
266
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$58,720
+4.4%
14
267
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$51,670
+5.3%
14
268
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$33,410
+5.5%
14†
269
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,290
+4.2%
14†
270
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$44,940
+5.9%
14
271
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,600
+6.5%
14
272
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,500
+6.0%
14
273
Curators · Master's degree
$40,600
+7.0%
14
274
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$63,390
+4.1%
14
275
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,010
+5.2%
14
276
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,620
+3.6%
14
277
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$57,780
+4.4%
14
278
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$59,920
+4.1%
13
279
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$31,090
+5.7%
13†
280
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,920
+6.6%
13
281
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,270
+4.6%
13
282
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,270
-3.5%
13
283
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,460
+8.1%
13
284
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$62,880
+3.8%
13
285
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$57,610
+4.3%
13
286
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,520
+2.0%
13
287
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,810
+4.5%
13
288
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$26,900
+6.7%
13
289
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$79,350
+1.5%
13
290
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,930
+2.0%
13
291
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$62,590
+3.6%
13
292
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$85,120
-6.0%
13
293
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,800
+6.0%
13
294
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,810
+5.1%
13
295
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,290
+5.6%
13
296
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,550
+3.4%
13
297
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$46,680
+3.3%
13
298
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,670
+4.5%
13
299
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,850
-16.1%
13
300
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,440
+2.2%
13
301
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$48,100
+4.9%
13
302
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,160
+2.5%
13
303
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,390
+3.2%
13
304
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$27,560
+5.6%
13
305
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$59,490
+3.5%
13
306
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$81,180
+0.6%
13
307
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$79,990
-4.2%
13
308
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$51,020
+4.5%
13
309
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$89,250
+0.2%
13
310
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,480
+4.1%
13†
311
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$51,460
+4.8%
13
312
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$44,340
+4.6%
13
313
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,060
+6.0%
13
314
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$59,510
+3.4%
13
315
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,120
+3.0%
13
316
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,690
+4.4%
13
317
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$30,600
+6.4%
13
318
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,330
+5.7%
13
319
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,580
+6.2%
13
320
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,010
+1.1%
13
321
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,710
+5.3%
13
322
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,630
+5.1%
13
323
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,260
+3.0%
12
324
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$78,850
+1.0%
12
325
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$54,530
+3.8%
12
326
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$60,300
+3.4%
12
327
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$28,920
+5.6%
12
328
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,180
+4.7%
12
329
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$87,790
-0.7%
12
330
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$50,640
+1.7%
12
331
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$60,650
+3.4%
12
332
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$56,930
+3.5%
12
333
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$54,580
+3.7%
12
334
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$36,160
+3.2%
12
335
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,320
+4.5%
12
336
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$70,860
+2.1%
12
337
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$44,680
+4.8%
12
338
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$61,830
+1.3%
12
339
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$28,640
+3.9%
12
340
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,880
+3.4%
12
341
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$63,410
+1.8%
12
342
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,250
+3.4%
12
343
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$44,800
+3.8%
12
344
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,060
+4.1%
12
345
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,260
+3.8%
12
346
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$85,550
-1.7%
12
347
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,260
+2.0%
12
348
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,150
+5.3%
12
349
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$54,180
+3.6%
12
350
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,680
+2.9%
12
351
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,190
+5.4%
12
352
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,200
+4.9%
12
353
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$48,800
+4.3%
12
354
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,890
+2.5%
12
355
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,300
+3.7%
12
356
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$35,000
+3.1%
12
357
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,420
+2.2%
12
358
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$52,230
-3.7%
12
359
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,210
+3.0%
12
360
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$59,920
+3.0%
12
361
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,180
0.0%
12
362
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$22,050
-2.9%
12
363
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$61,070
+0.7%
12†
364
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,600
-8.8%
12
365
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,680
+2.3%
12
366
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$50,410
+4.0%
12
367
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$57,470
-3.5%
12
368
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$61,760
+2.3%
12
369
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,670
+2.6%
12
370
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$23,160
+3.4%
12
371
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$61,860
+2.1%
11
372
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$71,230
-4.2%
11
373
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,010
+2.0%
11
374
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$71,280
+1.2%
11
375
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,180
-2.8%
11
376
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$60,560
+2.4%
11
377
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,770
+3.7%
11
378
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$79,360
-0.1%
11
379
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$50,180
+1.7%
11†
380
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$71,420
+1.1%
11
381
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
+4.9%
11
382
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,710
+5.1%
11
383
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$24,440
+5.8%
11
384
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$56,970
+1.7%
11
385
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$61,290
+2.1%
11
386
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,570
+4.3%
11
387
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$60,580
+1.7%
11
388
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,500
+2.4%
11
389
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,080
+1.6%
11
390
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,230
+2.5%
11
391
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,060
+3.4%
11
392
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,060
+3.6%
11
393
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,130
+5.1%
11
394
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,080
+4.2%
11
395
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,860
+4.6%
11
396
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$21,970
+6.4%
11
397
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$38,700
+4.6%
11
398
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$74,880
-4.4%
11
399
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,050
+2.3%
11
400
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,820
+3.2%
11
401
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$59,270
+2.0%
11
402
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$48,350
+3.1%
11
403
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,100
+3.7%
11
404
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$71,700
-0.8%
11
405
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,300
+4.4%
10
406
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,170
+0.7%
10
407
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$60,550
+1.7%
10
408
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,130
+2.3%
10
409
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,550
+3.1%
10
410
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,730
-3.3%
10
411
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,800
+2.5%
10
412
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$48,650
+3.0%
10
413
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,510
+3.5%
10
414
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,040
+3.2%
10
415
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$45,990
+3.3%
10
416
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,060
+5.7%
10
417
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,500
+1.6%
10
418
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$59,480
-2.5%
10†
419
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,250
-4.2%
10
420
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$65,220
+0.9%
10
421
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,370
+2.4%
10
422
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$67,200
-0.1%
10
423
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,640
+2.2%
10
424
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$37,310
+4.2%
10
425
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,550
0.0%
10
426
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,080
-6.1%
10
427
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$35,360
+4.5%
10
428
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$43,740
+3.2%
10
429
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$49,240
+2.5%
10
430
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$50,390
+2.3%
10
431
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$49,960
+2.5%
10
432
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,500
+3.3%
10
433
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,480
+2.8%
10
434
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$57,130
+1.7%
10
435
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$70,570
0.0%
10
436
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$71,550
-8.2%
10
437
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$27,250
+3.0%
10
438
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,770
+3.8%
10
439
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,670
-1.6%
10
440
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,720
-7.8%
10
441
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,370
+3.0%
10
442
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$45,640
+2.1%
10
443
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,560
+3.3%
10
444
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$57,910
-1.8%
10
445
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,410
+2.7%
10
446
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$50,570
-1.8%
10
447
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,080
-1.8%
10
448
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,690
+3.3%
10
449
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$35,010
+4.0%
10
450
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,750
+3.3%
10
451
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,560
+0.7%
10
452
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,430
+2.1%
10
453
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$67,290
+0.2%
10
454
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$58,900
+1.3%
10
455
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$46,180
+0.2%
10
456
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$49,430
+2.1%
10
457
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,920
+3.6%
10
458
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,900
+3.5%
10
459
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,900
+3.8%
10
460
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,050
+2.2%
10
461
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$33,240
-5.4%
10
462
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,190
-0.4%
10
463
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$49,610
+0.6%
10
464
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$67,730
-6.9%
9
465
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,560
+2.0%
9
466
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,510
+3.8%
9
467
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,640
+0.2%
9
468
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,890
+3.9%
9
469
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,280
0.0%
9
470
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,810
-12.9%
9
471
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,300
-0.3%
9
472
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$39,560
+3.3%
9
473
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$61,050
-3.5%
9
474
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$66,520
-2.2%
9
475
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$43,980
+1.8%
9
476
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$38,000
+3.0%
9
477
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,310
-0.7%
9
478
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,030
+3.2%
9
479
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,570
+0.5%
9
480
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,700
+3.7%
9
481
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$52,450
+1.0%
9
482
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,260
+3.5%
9
483
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,640
-0.7%
9
484
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$51,970
-1.6%
9
485
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,680
+2.9%
9
486
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,060
+2.0%
9
487
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$60,680
0.0%
9
488
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,450
-0.2%
9
489
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,130
-6.0%
9
490
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$50,670
+0.7%
9
491
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$52,420
+1.4%
9
492
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$59,250
-2.6%
9
493
Historians · Master's degree
$46,010
+2.2%
9
494
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,280
+3.6%
9
495
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,730
+2.8%
9
496
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,860
+1.8%
9
497
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,330
+1.6%
9
498
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,560
-4.7%
9
499
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$62,240
-0.3%
9
500
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$39,170
+0.9%
9
501
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,440
+2.3%
9
502
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$54,380
+0.6%
9
503
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$60,460
-6.5%
9
504
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,660
-0.9%
9
505
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,880
-8.9%
9
506
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,930
-1.8%
9
507
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$46,450
+1.5%
9
508
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$22,340
+1.6%
9
509
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$57,800
-8.4%
9
510
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,670
+1.3%
8
511
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,790
+3.3%
8
512
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,980
-10.8%
8
513
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$33,650
+2.2%
8
514
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$49,920
+1.2%
8
515
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$48,880
-1.6%
8
516
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,900
+2.5%
8
517
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$26,300
+0.2%
8
518
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$58,780
-5.6%
8
519
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,840
+1.0%
8
520
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,470
-2.8%
8
521
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,890
+2.6%
8
522
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,200
-9.5%
8
523
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$50,750
-1.9%
8
524
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,220
+1.2%
8
525
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,620
-1.4%
8
526
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,530
+3.1%
8
527
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,380
-2.8%
8
528
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,250
-0.8%
8
529
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,840
-3.7%
8
530
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$41,500
+1.4%
8
531
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$34,110
+2.6%
8
532
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$55,930
-1.2%
8
533
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,440
-0.2%
8
534
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$55,210
-2.0%
8
535
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$21,990
-1.5%
8
536
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$46,700
+1.1%
8
537
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,170
-16.7%
8
538
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,480
-6.5%
8
539
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,360
+2.3%
8
540
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$26,420
+3.0%
8
541
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,230
+2.3%
8
542
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,510
-7.8%
8
543
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,010
-5.5%
8
544
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,360
-3.1%
8
545
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$37,600
-10.8%
8
546
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,380
-6.3%
8
547
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$54,670
-0.2%
8
548
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,410
-6.8%
8
549
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$49,610
+0.4%
8
550
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,110
-7.3%
8
551
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,590
+0.6%
8
552
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,650
-12.1%
8
553
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,420
-3.2%
8
554
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$49,740
-2.5%
8
555
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$39,960
+1.5%
7
556
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,140
-5.8%
7
557
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,120
-2.3%
7
558
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$44,780
-7.1%
7
559
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,940
-7.8%
7
560
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,370
+2.8%
7
561
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,110
-11.6%
7
562
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,270
-8.7%
7
563
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$47,340
+0.5%
7
564
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,090
-13.6%
7
565
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$49,900
-13.7%
7
566
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$31,420
+2.4%
7
567
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,810
-6.4%
7
568
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,960
-0.6%
7
569
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,610
-21.1%
7
570
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,490
-0.4%
7
571
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,520
-10.7%
7
572
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$28,690
+2.5%
7
573
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,930
-19.6%
7
574
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,440
+1.0%
7
575
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,250
-0.6%
7
576
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,100
-0.6%
7
577
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,770
-4.7%
7
578
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,090
-1.8%
7
579
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,010
-0.7%
7
580
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,510
-0.4%
7
581
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$29,700
+1.0%
7
582
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,550
-16.3%
7
583
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$45,240
-3.9%
7
584
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,680
-10.5%
7
585
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$43,040
-17.2%
7
586
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$41,860
-1.8%
7
587
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$42,920
-0.9%
7
588
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,060
-0.9%
7
589
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,590
-2.3%
7
590
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,630
-12.8%
7
591
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$36,680
+1.2%
7
592
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,660
-12.0%
6
593
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,730
-3.8%
6
594
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,330
-0.5%
6
595
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,890
-4.3%
6
596
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$33,330
+1.4%
6
597
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,160
-1.7%
6†
598
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,900
-4.8%
6
599
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,400
-8.1%
6
600
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$24,300
+2.5%
6
601
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,680
+0.2%
6
602
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,750
+1.4%
6
603
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$28,180
-5.6%
6
604
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$41,900
-4.1%
6
605
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$23,980
+1.4%
6†
606
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$37,130
+0.6%
6
607
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,640
-10.1%
6
608
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$37,430
-5.0%
6
609
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,800
-1.6%
6
610
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$38,340
-13.0%
6
611
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,940
-8.3%
6
612
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,370
-4.7%
6
613
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,040
-2.9%
6
614
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$30,250
-3.3%
6
615
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$23,470
+2.3%
6
616
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$37,030
+0.6%
6
617
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,250
+1.0%
6
618
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,910
-13.2%
6
619
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,600
-4.9%
6
620
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,120
-12.0%
6
621
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,060
-10.2%
6
622
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,390
-9.0%
6
623
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,700
-3.0%
6
624
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,320
-8.3%
6
625
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,610
-2.3%
6
626
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$40,280
-21.2%
6
627
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,600
-11.7%
6
628
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,260
-15.9%
6†
629
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$38,320
-3.4%
6
630
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$21,570
+1.2%
6
631
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,560
-25.9%
6
632
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,550
-18.9%
6
633
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,100
-14.4%
6
634
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,040
-6.2%
6
635
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,200
-2.2%
6
636
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,540
-25.9%
6
637
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,360
+0.3%
5
638
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,430
-3.3%
5
639
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,500
-13.6%
5
640
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,550
-4.4%
5
641
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,420
-2.5%
5
642
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$30,140
-5.4%
5
643
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,370
-4.7%
5
644
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,460
-9.0%
5
645
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$36,590
-9.6%
5
646
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,280
-18.1%
5
647
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,150
+0.6%
5
648
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,350
-6.6%
5
649
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,730
-6.3%
5
650
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,370
-11.2%
5
651
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,640
-15.2%
5
652
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$34,040
-5.5%
5
653
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$30,810
-1.0%
5
654
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$30,160
-6.4%
5
655
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,890
-5.0%
5
656
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,380
-0.1%
5
657
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,110
-6.7%
5
658
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,520
-26.3%
4
659
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,370
-5.9%
4
660
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,530
-9.4%
4
661
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$28,470
-0.1%
4
662
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$27,080
-6.8%
4
663
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$27,180
-13.5%
4
664
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,340
-6.1%
4
665
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$23,500
-2.7%
4
666
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$27,750
-2.8%
4
667
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,550
-1.5%
4
668
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,170
-1.3%
4
669
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$25,340
-4.5%
4
670
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,340
-3.8%
4
671
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$21,540
-22.1%
3
672
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$22,560
-1.6%
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