Best jobs in Mount Vernon, WA

The best-scoring occupations in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Mount Vernon, WA How we score
Wages here are local to Mount Vernon, WA (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)
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
—†
+4.1%
—
600
100†
02
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
85†
03
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
—
400
85†
04
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
—†
+49.9%
—
2,300
82†
05
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
—†
+3.2%
—
1,300
76†
06
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
—†
+3.9%
—
600
74†
07
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
—
23,400
71†
08
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
—†
+42.1%
—
4,100
69†
09
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$42,690
+17.0%
1,200
765,800
66
10
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$36,890
+6.1%
1,580
904,300
64
11
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$141,790
+40.1%
60
29,500
64
12
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
—†
+28.5%
—
16,000
63†
13
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
—†
+2.7%
—
1,000
59†
14
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
57†
15
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
—†
+5.4%
—
300
55†
16
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$39,240
-0.5%
1,730
555,800
54
17
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
—†
+3.3%
—
2,100
54†
18
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
—†
+20.4%
—
12,000
53†
19
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
—†
+6.1%
—
900
52†
20
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
52†
21
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
—†
+1.2%
—
600
51†
22
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
50†
23
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
—†
+4.3%
—
300
50†
24
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
—†
+4.2%
—
400
49†
25
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
—†
+4.4%
—
200
48†
Showing top 25 of 756 scored occupations — show all 756show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
$106,730
+4.9%
48
27
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
46†
28
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$141,030
+23.2%
46
29
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+17.3%
45†
30
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+21.5%
45†
31
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$44,300
+8.5%
44
32
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$37,960
-9.9%
43
33
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+18.5%
43†
34
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,680
+4.4%
41
35
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.9%
41†
36
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$104,510
+9.5%
41
37
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$46,450
+14.9%
40
38
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$162,080
+14.8%
40
39
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$172,460
+15.2%
40
40
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+16.7%
40†
41
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
39†
42
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
39†
43
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
—†
+19.2%
38†
44
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
38†
45
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$106,640
+15.8%
38
46
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
37†
47
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+20.0%
36†
48
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
36†
49
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$271,750
+2.5%
36
50
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
36†
51
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.5%
35†
52
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
35†
53
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$130,790
+5.3%
35
54
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
35†
55
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
34†
56
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
34†
57
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$53,060
-0.7%
34
58
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$70,970
+16.8%
34
59
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,420
+22.0%
33
60
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,800
+16.1%
33
61
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
33†
62
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
33†
63
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$45,960
+1.5%
32
64
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
32†
65
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+12.1%
32†
66
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
32†
67
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
32†
68
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$159,860
+8.7%
32
69
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
31†
70
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,240
+4.0%
31
71
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$105,950
+15.0%
31
72
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
31†
73
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.6%
31†
74
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
31†
75
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$212,000
+4.1%
30
76
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
30†
77
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
30†
78
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
30†
79
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$156,980
+9.6%
30
80
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$207,100
+4.3%
30
81
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,780
+19.8%
29
82
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
29†
83
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+8.1%
29†
84
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.1%
29†
85
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$57,950
-1.5%
29
86
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
29†
87
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$121,360
+11.0%
29
88
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
29†
89
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
29†
90
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$44,860
+2.0%
29
91
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
29†
92
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
29†
93
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$108,980
+5.6%
29
94
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$102,680
+13.8%
29
95
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.6%
29†
96
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.1%
29†
97
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$107,340
+13.0%
29
98
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
29†
99
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
28†
100
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
28†
101
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,870
+12.5%
28
102
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
28†
103
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
28†
104
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
28†
105
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
28†
106
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
28†
107
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
28†
108
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$113,510
+10.9%
27
109
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$101,060
+12.5%
27
110
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,170
-6.7%
27
111
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
27†
112
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$159,020
+4.7%
27
113
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
27†
114
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$92,920
+4.6%
27
115
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
27†
116
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$155,520
+6.6%
27
117
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
27†
118
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,150
+3.8%
27
119
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
27†
120
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,710
+4.5%
26
121
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$58,220
+7.3%
26
122
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$159,320
+4.6%
26
123
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
26†
124
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$107,850
+8.7%
26
125
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$143,630
+4.5%
26
126
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
26†
127
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.6%
26†
128
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,780
+7.3%
26
129
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$127,470
+7.0%
26
130
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
26†
131
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
26†
132
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
25†
133
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$164,690
+3.8%
25
134
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
25†
135
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
25†
136
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
25†
137
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
25†
138
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
25†
139
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
25†
140
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
25†
141
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$96,380
+8.8%
25
142
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
25†
143
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
25†
144
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
25†
145
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
24†
146
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
24†
147
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$100,730
-2.0%
24
148
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
24†
149
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$151,170
+5.0%
24
150
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+9.2%
24†
151
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
24†
152
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,200
+10.8%
24
153
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.9%
24†
154
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
24†
155
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,630
+1.2%
24
156
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
24†
157
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
24†
158
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
24†
159
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
24†
160
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,690
+6.0%
24
161
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
24†
162
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
23†
163
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$45,020
+3.6%
23
164
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$50,480
+14.7%
23
165
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,020
+2.3%
23
166
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$107,310
+8.2%
23
167
Mathematicians · Master's degree
—†
-0.7%
23†
168
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
23†
169
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
23†
170
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
23†
171
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
23†
172
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
23†
173
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
23†
174
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
23†
175
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,800
+6.2%
23
176
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
23†
177
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$170,970
-1.5%
23
178
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
23†
179
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$59,020
-5.8%
23
180
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
22†
181
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,200
-0.3%
22
182
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
22†
183
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,870
+11.9%
22
184
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
22†
185
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
22†
186
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,010
+8.1%
22
187
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,410
+12.1%
22
188
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
22†
189
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,980
-1.6%
22
190
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
22†
191
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$56,640
+5.9%
22
192
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
22†
193
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$68,710
+6.7%
22
194
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,270
+7.2%
22
195
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.1%
22†
196
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
22†
197
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$94,530
+3.1%
22
198
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
22†
199
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,160
-5.5%
21
200
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
21†
201
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.3%
21†
202
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$82,200
+3.0%
21
203
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
21†
204
Political Scientists · Master's degree
—†
-3.1%
21†
205
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
21†
206
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,300
+5.0%
21
207
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
21†
208
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,480
+3.1%
21
209
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,090
+11.3%
21
210
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,750
+11.0%
21
211
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$68,850
+9.7%
21
212
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$103,890
+6.4%
21
213
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$81,610
+7.7%
21
214
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$133,620
+3.8%
21
215
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
21†
216
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$143,990
+1.9%
21
217
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
21†
218
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
21†
219
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
21†
220
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
21†
221
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
21†
222
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$121,190
-1.6%
21
223
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
20†
224
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$75,040
+5.8%
20
225
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,890
+10.4%
20
226
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
20†
227
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.0%
20†
228
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
20†
229
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
20†
230
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
20†
231
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.5%
20†
232
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
20†
233
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
20†
234
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,800
+2.2%
20
235
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
20†
236
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,540
+4.5%
20
237
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
20†
238
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$109,620
+5.0%
20
239
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,620
+0.3%
20
240
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,620
-5.0%
20
241
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$127,390
+2.9%
20
242
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
20†
243
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
20†
244
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
20†
245
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
20†
246
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
19†
247
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
19†
248
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,100
+3.1%
19
249
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
19†
250
Sociologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.6%
19†
251
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,530
+6.4%
19
252
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$101,970
+4.3%
19
253
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
19†
254
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
19†
255
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
19†
256
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$114,810
+3.4%
19
257
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
19†
258
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,390
+3.6%
19
259
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,270
+4.2%
19
260
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
19†
261
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.1%
19†
262
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.7%
19†
263
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
18†
264
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,830
+9.1%
18
265
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.6%
18†
266
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$116,840
+3.0%
18
267
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,510
+8.8%
18
268
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
18†
269
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
18†
270
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
18†
271
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,550
+7.6%
18
272
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,070
+10.0%
18
273
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
18†
274
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
18†
275
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,710
+3.7%
18
276
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
18†
277
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,360
+7.1%
18
278
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
18†
279
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
18†
280
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
18†
281
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
18†
282
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,790
+6.4%
18
283
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$124,090
+1.3%
18
284
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
18†
285
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$96,780
+3.5%
18
286
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
18†
287
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
18†
288
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,060
0.0%
18
289
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,100
+3.4%
18
290
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
18†
291
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$38,770
+5.5%
18
292
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,940
-0.1%
18
293
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
18†
294
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
18†
295
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
18†
296
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
17†
297
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
17†
298
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
17†
299
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
17†
300
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.8%
17†
301
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
17†
302
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
17†
303
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
17†
304
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,260
+8.7%
17
305
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.5%
17†
306
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,910
+6.4%
17
307
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
17†
308
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
17†
309
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$76,270
+3.4%
17
310
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,680
+5.8%
17
311
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
17†
312
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
17†
313
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
17†
314
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
17†
315
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$89,220
+4.4%
17
316
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
17†
317
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
17†
318
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
17†
319
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
17†
320
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
17†
321
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
17†
322
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
17†
323
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
17†
324
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
17†
325
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$106,920
-2.0%
17
326
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$84,090
+3.0%
17
327
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
17†
328
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
16†
329
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
16†
330
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
16†
331
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
16†
332
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$95,640
+3.4%
16
333
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
16†
334
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$45,330
+6.4%
16
335
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
16†
336
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
16†
337
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
16†
338
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$83,940
+2.6%
16
339
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
16†
340
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,740
+4.2%
16
341
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
16†
342
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
16†
343
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
16†
344
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
16†
345
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.1%
16†
346
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
16†
347
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,110
+4.8%
16
348
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
16†
349
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
16†
350
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
16†
351
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$81,680
+4.9%
16
352
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
16†
353
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
16†
354
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
16†
355
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,590
+4.5%
16
356
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,460
+2.4%
16
357
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.7%
16†
358
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
16†
359
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,390
+6.3%
16
360
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
16†
361
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
16†
362
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
16†
363
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$61,410
+5.9%
16
364
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
16†
365
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
16†
366
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,470
+4.5%
16
367
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
16†
368
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
16†
369
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$54,350
+1.6%
16
370
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$38,020
+0.4%
16
371
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,880
+6.0%
16
372
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
16†
373
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
16†
374
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
16†
375
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
16†
376
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$48,510
+4.1%
15
377
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
15†
378
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
15†
379
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.6%
15†
380
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
15†
381
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
15†
382
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
15†
383
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
15†
384
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$37,420
+6.3%
15
385
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
15†
386
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
15†
387
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
15†
388
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
15†
389
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
15†
390
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
15†
391
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
15†
392
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,670
-1.6%
15
393
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
15†
394
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
15†
395
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
15†
396
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
15†
397
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
15†
398
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
399
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,620
+7.0%
15
400
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$51,620
+2.0%
15
401
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
15†
402
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
15†
403
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$57,990
+3.8%
15
404
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
15†
405
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
15†
406
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
15†
407
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$39,960
+3.9%
15
408
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.8%
15†
409
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
15†
410
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
411
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
15†
412
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$44,220
+5.6%
15
413
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$61,540
+3.3%
15
414
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,720
+6.9%
15
415
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
416
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$113,850
+0.5%
15
417
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
15†
418
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
15†
419
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+0.6%
15†
420
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,380
+4.1%
15
421
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,380
+3.7%
15
422
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$44,130
+6.7%
14
423
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
14†
424
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
14†
425
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
14†
426
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$72,250
+4.3%
14
427
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
14†
428
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
14†
429
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,800
+3.7%
14
430
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.4%
14†
431
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.3%
14†
432
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
14†
433
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
14†
434
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,500
+5.2%
14
435
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
14†
436
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
14†
437
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$93,320
+1.9%
14
438
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
14†
439
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$67,730
+4.2%
14
440
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
14†
441
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
14†
442
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,070
+0.2%
14
443
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
14†
444
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
14†
445
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
14†
446
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
14†
447
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
14†
448
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$59,060
+4.6%
14
449
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
14†
450
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.4%
14†
451
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
14†
452
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$43,440
+3.2%
14
453
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$68,250
-3.7%
14
454
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
14†
455
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,090
+0.4%
14
456
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$61,270
+4.8%
14
457
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
14†
458
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
14†
459
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
460
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
461
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$78,460
+3.4%
14
462
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
14†
463
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$100,120
-4.2%
14
464
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$84,060
+1.7%
14
465
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
14†
466
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
14†
467
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
14†
468
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
14†
469
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
14†
470
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$89,100
+1.8%
14
471
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
14†
472
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,130
+4.6%
14
473
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
14†
474
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,730
+3.0%
14
475
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,540
+3.1%
14
476
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$99,950
-1.8%
14
477
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$62,710
+3.8%
14
478
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,740
-3.4%
14
479
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$97,830
-1.6%
13
480
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$103,420
-1.6%
13
481
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$49,940
+1.1%
13
482
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
13†
483
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.1%
13†
484
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
13†
485
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$61,860
+4.1%
13
486
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
13†
487
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,060
0.0%
13
488
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
13†
489
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
13†
490
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
13†
491
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$99,840
-1.8%
13
492
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
13†
493
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
13†
494
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
13†
495
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
13†
496
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$36,500
+3.4%
13
497
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
13†
498
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
13†
499
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$68,740
+2.3%
13
500
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$46,160
+3.1%
13
501
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$85,730
+1.7%
13
502
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
13†
503
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,120
+3.0%
13
504
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,850
+4.2%
13
505
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,610
-0.8%
13
506
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$80,450
+2.1%
13
507
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
13†
508
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
13†
509
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
13†
510
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
13†
511
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$62,880
+3.6%
13
512
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,310
+3.5%
13
513
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
514
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
12†
515
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
12†
516
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,160
+5.7%
12
517
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$80,100
-4.2%
12
518
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
519
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,650
+3.7%
12
520
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
12†
521
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
12†
522
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
12†
523
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.4%
12†
524
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
12†
525
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$38,060
+5.4%
12
526
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,310
-6.5%
12
527
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
12†
528
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
12†
529
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.1%
12†
530
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
12†
531
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
12†
532
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$63,220
+1.7%
12
533
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
12†
534
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$75,420
+0.7%
12
535
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
12†
536
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
12†
537
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.1%
12†
538
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
539
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$36,520
+3.0%
12
540
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,490
-0.4%
12
541
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$76,600
+1.6%
12
542
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,330
+2.4%
12
543
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
12†
544
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
12†
545
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
12†
546
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
12†
547
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
12†
548
Tapers · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.1%
12†
549
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.2%
11†
550
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
11†
551
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,400
-7.7%
11
552
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
11†
553
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
11†
554
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
11†
555
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
11†
556
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
11†
557
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
11†
558
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,160
+2.5%
11
559
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
11†
560
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
11†
561
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,280
0.0%
11
562
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
11†
563
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,040
+2.4%
11
564
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
11†
565
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
11†
566
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
11†
567
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
11†
568
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.1%
11†
569
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
11†
570
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.4%
11†
571
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.3%
11†
572
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,820
0.0%
11
573
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,260
+2.3%
11
574
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,260
+3.8%
11
575
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$74,710
+1.2%
11
576
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
11†
577
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
11†
578
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
11†
579
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
11†
580
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$63,480
+1.4%
11
581
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
11†
582
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$50,320
+3.5%
11
583
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,080
0.0%
11
584
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
11†
585
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
11†
586
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,280
+1.0%
11
587
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
11†
588
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
11†
589
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$83,600
-2.5%
11
590
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
11†
591
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
11†
592
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
11†
593
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
11†
594
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
10†
595
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
10†
596
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
10†
597
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
10†
598
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,670
-1.8%
10
599
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
10†
600
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
10†
601
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
10†
602
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,490
+2.9%
10
603
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$37,710
+0.2%
10
604
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,820
+0.7%
10
605
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$79,110
-0.1%
10
606
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$38,410
-3.3%
10
607
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
10†
608
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$62,330
-3.5%
10
609
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,400
+2.5%
10
610
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
10†
611
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
10†
612
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$65,270
+0.9%
10
613
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
10†
614
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
10†
615
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
10†
616
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$39,820
-5.4%
10
617
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
10†
618
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,450
+0.2%
10
619
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
10†
620
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
10†
621
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
10†
622
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
10†
623
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$37,850
-13.5%
10
624
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,750
+1.6%
10
625
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
10†
626
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
10†
627
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
10†
628
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
9†
629
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
9†
630
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
9†
631
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
9†
632
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-6.8%
9†
633
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,230
-12.9%
9
634
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
9†
635
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,150
-2.9%
9
636
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
9†
637
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
9†
638
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
9†
639
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
9†
640
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
9†
641
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
9†
642
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$57,960
+1.5%
9
643
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
9†
644
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
9†
645
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,650
-16.7%
9
646
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,620
-1.4%
9
647
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
9†
648
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$45,090
+2.2%
9
649
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
9†
650
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
9†
651
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.8%
9†
652
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
9†
653
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
9†
654
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
9†
655
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
9†
656
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
9†
657
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
9†
658
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
9†
659
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$50,720
+1.0%
9
660
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
9†
661
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-24.4%
9†
662
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
9†
663
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,840
+1.0%
9
664
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
9†
665
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,920
-16.3%
9
666
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,630
-2.3%
8
667
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
8†
668
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
8†
669
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
8†
670
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
8†
671
Tutors · Some college, no degree
—†
+0.6%
8†
672
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$66,020
-6.5%
8
673
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
8†
674
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,510
-0.9%
8
675
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.5%
8†
676
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,350
-11.6%
8
677
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
8†
678
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
8†
679
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
8†
680
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
681
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
8†
682
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$58,930
-3.2%
8
683
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.5%
8†
684
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
8†
685
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
8†
686
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
8†
687
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
8†
688
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,110
-1.6%
8
689
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
690
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
8†
691
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
8†
692
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
8†
693
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,310
-0.6%
8
694
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
8†
695
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
8†
696
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
8†
697
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$59,730
-3.5%
8
698
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
8†
699
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,290
-12.1%
8
700
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.1%
8†
701
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$57,220
-7.1%
7
702
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
7†
703
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
7†
704
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.5%
7†
705
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
7†
706
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
7†
707
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
7†
708
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
7†
709
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,780
-6.7%
7
710
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$42,370
-5.0%
7
711
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
7†
712
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
7†
713
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
7†
714
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
7†
715
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
7†
716
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,520
-6.8%
7
717
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
7†
718
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
7†
719
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$40,410
-1.0%
7
720
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
7†
721
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,730
-0.2%
7
722
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
7†
723
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
7†
724
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
7†
725
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,300
-12.0%
7
726
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
7†
727
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
7†
728
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
7†
729
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
7†
730
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,450
-7.8%
7
731
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
7†
732
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
7†
733
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
7†
734
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
7†
735
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
7†
736
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-7.0%
6†
737
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$45,960
-13.0%
6
738
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
6†
739
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
6†
740
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
6†
741
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,340
-8.9%
6
742
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
6†
743
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
6†
744
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
6†
745
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
6†
746
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.0%
6†
747
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
6†
748
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
6†
749
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
6†
750
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
6†
751
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.4%
6†
752
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.7%
6†
753
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$36,660
-0.1%
6
754
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
5†
755
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
5†
756
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
5†
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