Best jobs in Montgomery, AL

The best-scoring occupations in the Montgomery, AL metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Montgomery, AL How we score
Wages here are local to Montgomery, AL (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 Montgomery, AL pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$105,050 vs $132,300 · -20.6%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
Compare · Alabama·Alaska·Arizona
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
—†
+4.1%
—
600
100†
02
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
—
400
82†
03
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
—†
+3.2%
—
1,300
76†
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$105,050
+40.1%
330
29,500
73
05
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
65†
06
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
62†
07
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
—†
+4.3%
—
300
62†
08
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
—†
+3.3%
—
2,100
61†
09
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$87,640
+33.5%
80
23,400
60
10
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$113,270
+28.5%
220
16,000
57
11
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
55†
12
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
—†
+4.4%
—
200
53†
13
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$26,660
+17.0%
1,790
765,800
52
14
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$96,820
+23.2%
740
62,100
51
15
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
49†
16
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent · 51-2090
$45,380
-0.1%
7,410
156,300
47
17
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$22,960
+6.1%
3,170
904,300
46
18
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$285,260
+2.5%
300
9,600
46
19
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$34,370
+8.5%
3,780
472,300
45
20
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree · 31-2011
—†
+19.2%
—
7,200
45†
21
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$134,810
+15.2%
570
55,600
44
22
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$131,570
+14.8%
650
74,600
44
23
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$110,620
+15.8%
780
115,200
44
24
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$102,040
+20.4%
60
12,000
43
25
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$79,570
+4.9%
3,990
189,100
42
Showing top 25 of 690 scored occupations — show all 690show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$78,410
+21.5%
41
27
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$105,180
+18.5%
41
28
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$60,910
+22.0%
41
29
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
40†
30
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
40†
31
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.2%
40†
32
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$29,650
-0.5%
39
33
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$107,980
+4.4%
39
34
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
39†
35
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,700
+16.1%
38
36
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,300
+17.3%
37
37
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$33,070
+14.9%
37
38
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
37†
39
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$78,790
+16.7%
36
40
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
36†
41
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$124,120
+11.9%
36
42
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,710
+16.8%
35
43
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
34†
44
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
34†
45
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$32,250
+20.0%
34
46
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
34†
47
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,690
+19.8%
33
48
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$93,910
+13.8%
33
49
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
33†
50
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$46,580
+16.8%
33
51
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
33†
52
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,370
+1.5%
33
53
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$70,710
+16.2%
33
54
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
33†
55
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$28,330
-9.9%
32
56
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$75,040
+4.6%
32
57
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
32†
58
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
32†
59
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+14.6%
32†
60
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
32†
61
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
32†
62
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
32†
63
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$70,810
+15.0%
32
64
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
32†
65
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
31†
66
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$109,300
+8.2%
31
67
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
31†
68
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
31†
69
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,860
+4.0%
31
70
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,750
+15.4%
31
71
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
31†
72
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
31†
73
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,260
-1.6%
30
74
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$82,260
+12.5%
30
75
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,360
+10.9%
30
76
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$94,650
+8.7%
30
77
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$79,480
+11.0%
30
78
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$134,190
+7.3%
30
79
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
29†
80
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
29†
81
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$125,290
+4.1%
29
82
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$155,700
+4.3%
29
83
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$76,920
+12.1%
29
84
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
29†
85
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$156,490
+3.8%
29
86
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
29†
87
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
29†
88
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
29†
89
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,810
+12.5%
29
90
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,700
+9.6%
29
91
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$68,180
+13.0%
29
92
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$88,610
+8.8%
28
93
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$97,750
+10.0%
28
94
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$136,620
+4.6%
28
95
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
28†
96
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$94,570
+9.1%
28
97
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
28†
98
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
28†
99
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$94,540
+8.7%
28
100
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
28†
101
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
27†
102
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$85,890
+9.6%
27
103
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$116,170
+4.5%
27
104
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
27†
105
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
27†
106
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
27†
107
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
27†
108
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,990
+7.2%
26
109
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
26†
110
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,220
+11.9%
26
111
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
26†
112
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$53,310
+12.9%
26
113
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,910
+9.5%
26
114
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
26†
115
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
26†
116
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,360
+10.8%
26
117
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
25†
118
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
25†
119
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
25†
120
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+8.1%
25†
121
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,780
+6.0%
25
122
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$30,450
+2.0%
25
123
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,960
-5.5%
25
124
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$108,760
+6.1%
25
125
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$48,540
+12.6%
25
126
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
25†
127
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$26,360
-0.7%
25
128
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$99,040
+6.6%
25
129
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
24†
130
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,800
+6.6%
24
131
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,140
+6.2%
24
132
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
24†
133
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
24†
134
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$97,470
+5.0%
24
135
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$108,890
+2.5%
24†
136
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
24†
137
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.1%
24†
138
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$102,630
+4.7%
24
139
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,410
+12.1%
24
140
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
23†
141
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$36,630
+7.3%
23
142
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$102,650
+5.0%
23
143
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$91,080
+5.6%
23
144
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,240
+6.7%
23
145
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,770
+7.3%
23
146
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$89,320
+3.0%
23
147
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$96,280
+6.2%
23
148
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$109,240
+4.6%
23
149
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
23†
150
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
22†
151
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
22†
152
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$121,250
+3.1%
22
153
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,210
+2.3%
22
154
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.7%
22†
155
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$43,850
+11.1%
22
156
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,160
+7.3%
22
157
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,130
+5.3%
22
158
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
22†
159
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,680
+8.1%
22
160
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,300
+8.8%
22
161
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,740
+5.3%
22
162
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
22†
163
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$65,060
+5.8%
22
164
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,860
+11.3%
22
165
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
22†
166
Statisticians · Master's degree
$65,720
+8.5%
22
167
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$61,050
+5.7%
21†
168
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
21†
169
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
21†
170
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
21†
171
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
21†
172
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$70,900
+6.4%
21
173
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
21†
174
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.3%
21†
175
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
21†
176
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$119,990
+1.9%
21
177
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
21†
178
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,660
+3.8%
21
179
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$92,870
+5.0%
21
180
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
21†
181
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$58,410
+7.7%
21
182
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,020
+8.5%
21
183
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
21†
184
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,610
+1.2%
21
185
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
21†
186
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$91,120
+5.1%
21
187
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$102,800
+3.8%
21
188
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$66,900
+7.5%
21
189
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
21†
190
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,950
+3.1%
21
191
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,060
+6.4%
20
192
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
20†
193
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
20†
194
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,920
+10.0%
20
195
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$42,910
+9.7%
20
196
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,100
-0.3%
20
197
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
20†
198
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
20†
199
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
20†
200
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$95,370
+3.9%
20
201
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
20†
202
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,110
+3.7%
20
203
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
20†
204
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
20†
205
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
20†
206
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
20†
207
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$60,120
+7.0%
20
208
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,330
+7.1%
20
209
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
20†
210
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,810
+5.7%
19
211
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.9%
19†
212
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
19†
213
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
19†
214
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
19†
215
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,370
+6.4%
19
216
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
19†
217
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
19†
218
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$81,700
+4.9%
19
219
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
19†
220
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
19†
221
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
19†
222
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
19†
223
Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.9%
19†
224
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,950
+5.8%
19
225
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$94,520
+3.1%
19
226
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$99,330
+1.7%
19
227
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
19†
228
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$90,800
+3.8%
19
229
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,500
+4.2%
18
230
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,490
+3.1%
18
231
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,050
-6.7%
18
232
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
18†
233
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,610
-2.0%
18
234
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
18†
235
Curators · Master's degree
$56,720
+7.0%
18
236
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,360
+4.8%
18
237
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$30,520
+9.1%
18
238
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,020
+0.3%
18
239
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,810
+4.0%
18
240
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$97,710
+1.3%
18
241
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
18†
242
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
18†
243
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,480
-5.0%
18
244
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
18†
245
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$80,060
+3.9%
18
246
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,360
+3.3%
18
247
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,490
+3.1%
18
248
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,170
+7.1%
18
249
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,490
+7.6%
18
250
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$68,850
+4.4%
18
251
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.1%
18†
252
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
18†
253
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$66,040
+5.5%
18
254
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
17†
255
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
17†
256
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,030
+4.2%
17
257
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,690
+3.1%
17†
258
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$119,430
-0.7%
17
259
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$87,270
+0.9%
17†
260
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
17†
261
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.4%
17†
262
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,590
+8.2%
17
263
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
17†
264
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,650
+3.6%
17
265
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,960
+4.5%
17
266
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
17†
267
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
17†
268
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$65,130
+4.9%
17
269
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$26,830
+5.9%
17
270
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
17†
271
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
17†
272
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
17†
273
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
17†
274
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
17†
275
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$71,790
+4.5%
17
276
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
17†
277
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,260
+6.4%
17
278
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
17†
279
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$43,710
-5.8%
17
280
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
17†
281
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
17†
282
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
17†
283
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
17†
284
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$71,210
+4.4%
17
285
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,410
+2.6%
17
286
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
17†
287
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$70,080
+3.0%
16
288
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,820
+8.1%
16
289
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,560
+5.3%
16
290
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
16†
291
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
16†
292
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$76,710
+3.6%
16
293
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$37,290
+6.4%
16
294
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,230
+6.7%
16
295
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,150
+6.4%
16
296
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
16†
297
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
16†
298
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$27,650
-13.5%
16
299
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,680
+4.6%
16
300
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
16†
301
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,720
-1.6%
16
302
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$95,370
-0.7%
16
303
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$82,620
+3.0%
16
304
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,090
+5.0%
16
305
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
16†
306
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
16†
307
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
16†
308
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,360
+4.5%
16
309
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$97,710
-6.0%
16
310
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
16†
311
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,450
+2.9%
16
312
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
16†
313
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,040
+4.3%
16
314
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
16†
315
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,410
+3.7%
16†
316
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
16†
317
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,000
+0.4%
16
318
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
16†
319
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
16†
320
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
16†
321
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$50,240
+3.4%
16
322
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
16†
323
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
16†
324
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,360
+3.6%
16
325
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$107,080
-11.2%
16
326
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,060
+7.0%
16
327
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$38,720
+5.6%
16
328
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.4%
16†
329
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
16†
330
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,920
+6.3%
16
331
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
15†
332
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$30,820
+6.7%
15
333
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,100
+6.0%
15
334
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$56,840
+3.5%
15
335
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$22,500
+6.3%
15
336
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
337
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$54,250
+4.8%
15
338
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
15†
339
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
15†
340
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$94,750
-1.5%
15
341
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,670
+3.4%
15
342
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,860
+3.6%
15
343
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
15†
344
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
345
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
15†
346
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
15†
347
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
15†
348
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
349
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
15†
350
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
15†
351
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,530
+5.6%
15
352
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,780
+3.4%
15
353
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,130
+6.7%
15
354
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,130
+4.5%
15
355
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$61,790
+4.1%
15
356
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
15†
357
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,830
0.0%
15
358
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$41,080
+1.1%
15
359
Archivists · Master's degree
$63,130
+3.8%
15
360
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
15†
361
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
15†
362
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
15†
363
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$74,360
+1.9%
15
364
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
14†
365
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,480
+5.6%
14
366
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$53,380
+4.3%
14
367
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,110
+5.7%
14
368
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
14†
369
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
14†
370
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,080
+3.6%
14
371
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$28,540
+4.1%
14
372
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,420
-3.4%
14
373
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$61,050
+3.4%
14
374
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
14†
375
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,220
+5.2%
14
376
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,750
+3.4%
14
377
Historians · Master's degree
$76,400
+2.2%
14
378
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$24,980
+3.4%
14
379
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
14†
380
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
14†
381
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,440
+5.1%
14
382
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
14†
383
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
14†
384
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$52,550
+4.1%
14
385
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$63,510
+1.7%
14
386
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$34,630
+3.2%
14
387
Animal Breeders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
14†
388
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$61,060
+3.2%
14
389
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,880
+2.2%
14
390
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
14†
391
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
14†
392
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
13†
393
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
13†
394
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
13†
395
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,190
+2.4%
13
396
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
13†
397
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,360
-7.8%
13
398
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,710
-5.1%
13
399
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,650
+4.5%
13
400
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
13†
401
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
13†
402
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$47,640
+3.3%
13
403
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
13†
404
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
13†
405
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
13†
406
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,320
+4.5%
13
407
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$78,110
-4.2%
13
408
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
13†
409
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$75,210
+1.6%
13
410
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
13†
411
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,990
+4.9%
13
412
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,560
+2.6%
13
413
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$62,730
+1.7%
13
414
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$51,910
+3.7%
13
415
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,750
+5.4%
13
416
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
13†
417
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
13†
418
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,370
+2.3%
13
419
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
13†
420
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
421
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$49,610
+3.8%
13
422
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$28,750
+3.9%
13
423
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,240
+3.0%
13
424
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,270
-2.8%
13
425
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
13†
426
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,530
+3.7%
13
427
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$21,940
+5.8%
13
428
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
13†
429
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
13†
430
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
13†
431
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
13†
432
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,980
-2.0%
12
433
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
12†
434
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$48,780
+1.7%
12
435
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
12†
436
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,940
+3.5%
12
437
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$27,370
+0.4%
12
438
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$64,150
+1.8%
12
439
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$54,040
+2.1%
12
440
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,010
0.0%
12
441
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$34,220
+3.1%
12
442
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$22,740
+4.1%
12
443
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,180
+3.2%
12
444
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$75,520
+0.6%
12
445
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,060
+2.4%
12
446
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,870
+3.7%
12
447
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
12†
448
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$74,790
-4.2%
12
449
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$60,490
+2.1%
12
450
Roof Bolters, Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-34.2%
12†
451
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$40,600
+3.8%
12
452
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$48,350
+0.2%
12
453
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
12†
454
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$62,930
+1.7%
12
455
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,110
-1.6%
12
456
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
457
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$56,630
+2.5%
12
458
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
12†
459
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
12†
460
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
12†
461
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$37,130
+4.5%
12
462
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
12†
463
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
12†
464
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$48,890
+3.0%
12
465
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,110
+3.3%
12
466
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,610
+2.3%
12
467
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
12†
468
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,560
+3.5%
12
469
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$49,940
-3.7%
12
470
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$70,930
+0.6%
12
471
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
472
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
12†
473
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,990
+1.6%
12
474
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,990
+1.7%
12
475
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
11†
476
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,710
-0.7%
11
477
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$65,170
+1.0%
11
478
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,230
+2.4%
11
479
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$23,080
+2.0%
11
480
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,230
-0.8%
11
481
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-24.4%
11†
482
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.1%
11†
483
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,620
+2.5%
11
484
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
11†
485
Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
11†
486
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$48,370
+2.1%
11
487
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,300
+2.7%
11
488
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
11†
489
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,780
+3.8%
11
490
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,860
+3.3%
11
491
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$55,930
-3.5%
11
492
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
11†
493
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$70,790
-1.8%
11
494
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
11†
495
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,480
+3.0%
11
496
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
11†
497
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,740
0.0%
11
498
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,300
+3.0%
11
499
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
11†
500
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
11†
501
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.3%
11†
502
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,350
+3.0%
11
503
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
11†
504
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$62,520
+0.7%
11
505
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
506
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$64,140
-1.8%
11
507
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$66,520
-0.1%
11
508
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
11†
509
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,000
+3.2%
11
510
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
11†
511
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
11†
512
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
10†
513
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
10†
514
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
10†
515
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$55,050
+1.4%
10
516
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$24,030
-1.5%
10
517
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,160
+1.8%
10
518
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,460
0.0%
10
519
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
10†
520
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$28,860
+3.0%
10
521
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$52,430
+1.5%
10
522
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
10†
523
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$62,200
+0.7%
10
524
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
10†
525
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,900
0.0%
10
526
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
10†
527
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$22,720
-2.9%
10
528
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,550
-0.2%
10
529
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$44,240
+1.8%
10
530
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
10†
531
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,660
+1.0%
10
532
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
10†
533
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,350
-0.8%
10
534
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.5%
10†
535
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
10†
536
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$63,650
-3.5%
10
537
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,470
-8.4%
10
538
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.4%
10†
539
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,330
-4.2%
10
540
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,370
-0.1%
10
541
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
10†
542
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
10†
543
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,440
+2.9%
10
544
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,080
-1.8%
10
545
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
10†
546
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$50,860
+1.0%
10
547
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,310
+2.5%
10
548
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
10†
549
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,990
-3.8%
10
550
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,130
+0.7%
9
551
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
9†
552
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,010
-5.4%
9
553
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,170
-7.7%
9
554
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$57,400
-2.6%
9
555
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
9†
556
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,070
+2.3%
9
557
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
9†
558
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
9†
559
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$29,780
+3.0%
9
560
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$60,250
-1.6%
9
561
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$45,670
+1.7%
9
562
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
9†
563
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,790
-10.8%
9
564
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
9†
565
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,390
-2.8%
9
566
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
9†
567
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,590
+3.1%
9
568
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
9†
569
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
570
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$20,380
+3.6%
9
571
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
9†
572
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
9†
573
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
574
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.9%
9†
575
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
8†
576
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
8†
577
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,470
-6.5%
8
578
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
579
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,070
-12.9%
8
580
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
8†
581
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
8†
582
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
8†
583
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$37,630
+0.9%
8
584
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.5%
8†
585
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
8†
586
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,000
-5.8%
8
587
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,630
-0.2%
8
588
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,120
-6.3%
8
589
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
590
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
8†
591
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$20,500
+3.1%
8
592
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,790
-0.9%
8
593
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$53,700
-1.9%
8
594
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,800
+2.8%
8
595
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$24,950
+1.6%
8
596
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
8†
597
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
8†
598
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$26,740
-1.5%
8
599
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.1%
8†
600
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,030
-12.1%
8
601
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,310
-7.8%
8
602
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.3%
8†
603
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$47,830
-7.1%
8
604
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,630
-8.9%
8
605
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$36,850
+1.0%
8
606
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
8†
607
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
8†
608
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,590
-0.4%
8
609
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
8†
610
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
8†
611
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$29,000
+0.2%
8
612
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,060
-10.7%
8
613
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$45,700
-5.0%
8
614
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
8†
615
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,450
-16.7%
8
616
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,190
-6.8%
7
617
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
7†
618
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,190
-16.3%
7
619
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$50,420
-6.5%
7
620
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$36,860
+0.6%
7
621
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
7†
622
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,960
-0.5%
7
623
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$46,370
-2.5%
7
624
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
7†
625
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,690
-1.4%
7
626
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
7†
627
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
7†
628
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,810
-6.4%
7
629
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$37,840
-0.9%
7†
630
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$45,900
-3.9%
7
631
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
7†
632
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$46,430
-13.7%
7
633
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,720
-1.6%
7
634
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
7†
635
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
7†
636
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
7†
637
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$37,890
-13.0%
7
638
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,500
-11.6%
7
639
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,050
-9.0%
7
640
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
7†
641
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.4%
7†
642
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
7†
643
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
7†
644
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,650
-2.3%
7
645
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,920
+0.2%
7
646
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
7†
647
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,850
-8.1%
7
648
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
7†
649
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
6†
650
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
6†
651
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
6†
652
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,390
-10.5%
6
653
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
6†
654
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
6†
655
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
6†
656
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$17,490
+0.2%
6
657
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
6†
658
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
6†
659
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,370
-3.7%
6
660
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
6†
661
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
6†
662
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
6†
663
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
6†
664
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,740
-2.9%
6
665
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,130
-0.3%
6
666
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
6†
667
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$21,430
+1.2%
6
668
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,790
-12.0%
6
669
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
6†
670
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,480
-4.8%
6
671
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.1%
6†
672
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,430
-6.6%
6
673
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,230
-16.1%
6
674
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,140
-6.8%
6
675
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
6†
676
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,930
-25.9%
6
677
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
6†
678
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,780
-2.3%
6
679
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
5†
680
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$29,410
-1.0%
5
681
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
5†
682
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
5†
683
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$33,330
-10.8%
5
684
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
5†
685
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,130
-26.3%
5
686
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
5†
687
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
5†
688
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$21,840
-5.6%
4†
689
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
4†
690
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$24,410
-6.7%
4
Live jobs in Montgomery, AL
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