Best jobs in Muskegon, MI

The best-scoring occupations in the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Muskegon, MI How we score

Wages here are local to Muskegon, MI (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

Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224

—†

+2.7%

—

800

100†

Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213

—†

+6.4%

—

400

91†

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 53-2011

—†

+3.9%

—

11,700

91†

Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212

—†

+4.1%

—

600

89†

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242

—†

+4.1%

—

400

88†

Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249

—†

+3.9%

—

600

87†

Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214

—†

+2.7%

—

1,000

87†

Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081

—†

+49.9%

—

2,300

85†

Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023

—†

+4.4%

—

200

77†

Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231

—†

+42.1%

—

4,100

70†

Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023

$28,850

+6.1%

2,740

904,300

Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223

—†

+6.1%

—

900

67†

Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171

$117,670

+40.1%

29,500

Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222

—†

+4.2%

—

400

66†

Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212

—†

+28.5%

—

16,000

63†

Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120

$34,950

+17.0%

1,440

765,800

Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051

$79,480

+33.5%

23,400

Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011

—†

+21.8%

—

2,400

51†

Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031

$30,570

-0.5%

2,360

555,800

Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151

$243,270

+8.6%

2,700

Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031

—†

+21.5%

—

9,600

48†

Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111

$104,970

+23.2%

210

62,100

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071

—†

+17.3%

—

27,400

47†

Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071

$132,230

+20.4%

110

12,000

Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1029

—†

+0.3%

—

200

46†

Showing top 25 of 774 scored occupations — show all 774show top 25

Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

Growth

Score

Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree

—†

+19.7%

45†

Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.2%

43†

Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential

$33,790

+8.5%

Cashiers · No formal educational credential

$28,590

-9.9%

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.3%

42†

Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.8%

42†

General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree

$86,200

+4.4%

Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree

—†

+18.5%

41†

Nurse Midwives · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

41†

Epidemiologists · Master's degree

—†

+16.2%

40†

Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree

$120,070

+14.8%

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+16.8%

40†

Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree

$124,960

+15.2%

Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.9%

40†

Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree

$220,540

+2.7%

Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.6%

39†

Database Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+8.7%

39†

Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.0%

38†

Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree

$159,990

+9.6%

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+19.8%

38†

Software Developers · Bachelor's degree

$101,940

+15.8%

Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+20.0%

38†

Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+18.4%

37†

Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree

$60,940

+22.0%

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.1%

37†

Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+15.4%

37†

Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential

$35,810

+14.9%

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree

—†

+13.0%

35†

Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

35†

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree

—†

+14.7%

35†

General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.3%

34†

Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree

$177,090

+4.3%

Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.1%

34†

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+10.0%

34†

Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.3%

34†

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.2%

34†

Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree

—†

+13.3%

34†

Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,040

+16.1%

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree

$69,090

+16.8%

Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+8.2%

34†

Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+12.1%

33†

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

33†

Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

33†

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+11.2%

33†

Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$86,680

+11.0%

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

33†

Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

33†

Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree

$62,210

+19.2%

Statisticians · Master's degree

—†

+8.5%

33†

Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

33†

Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

32†

Logisticians · Bachelor's degree

$70,680

+16.7%

Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree

$83,680

+15.0%

Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

32†

Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

31†

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+7.3%

31†

Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

31†

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.6%

31†

Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree

$154,140

+3.8%

Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree

—†

+12.9%

31†

Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

31†

Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.0%

31†

Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.5%

31†

Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree

$141,460

+4.6%

Web Developers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.5%

30†

Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.7%

30†

Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.2%

30†

Genetic Counselors · Master's degree

—†

+9.3%

30†

Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.8%

30†

Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

30†

Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree

$97,710

+10.9%

Occupational Therapists · Master's degree

$77,900

+13.8%

Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential

$44,920

-0.7%

Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$93,860

+9.1%

100

Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

$77,100

+9.5%

101

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.7%

29†

102

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.5%

29†

103

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.3%

29†

104

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree

—†

+8.7%

29†

105

Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

29†

106

Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree

$124,070

+6.6%

107

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

29†

108

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$38,330

+1.5%

109

Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

29†

110

Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$40,190

+12.5%

111

Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree

$102,640

+8.7%

112

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$82,270

+12.5%

113

Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

28†

114

Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.5%

28†

115

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.9%

28†

116

Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree

$121,460

+4.7%

117

Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

28†

118

Athletic Trainers · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

28†

119

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$50,500

+4.0%

120

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

28†

121

Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree

$130,580

+5.0%

122

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.2%

28†

123

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+7.1%

27†

124

Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,610

-6.7%

125

Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$116,820

+4.5%

126

Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.4%

27†

127

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.0%

27†

128

Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.7%

27†

129

Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$88,610

+8.8%

130

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.9%

26†

131

Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

26†

132

Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.0%

26†

133

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+10.4%

26†

134

Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.3%

26†

135

Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+9.2%

26†

136

Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree

$124,100

+1.9%

137

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.0%

26†

138

Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$101,990

+7.2%

139

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$36,480

+6.0%

140

Counselors, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

26†

141

Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.1%

26†

142

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

26†

143

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+8.1%

26†

144

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$84,970

+5.3%

145

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$34,510

+2.0%

146

Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

25†

147

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$61,470

+12.8%

148

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

25†

149

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.7%

25†

150

Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree

$123,240

+4.1%

151

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree

—†

+8.6%

25†

152

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

25†

153

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.6%

25†

154

Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

25†

155

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.6%

25†

156

Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$83,360

+5.6%

157

Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+9.5%

25†

158

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

25†

159

Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

25†

160

Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

25†

161

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.6%

24†

162

Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.9%

24†

163

Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

24†

164

Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree

$95,670

+6.4%

165

Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree

—†

+1.7%

24†

166

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.7%

24†

167

Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

24†

168

Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

+10.1%

24†

169

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.4%

24†

170

Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$79,840

+8.7%

171

Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree

$75,480

+4.6%

172

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

24†

173

Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$60,300

+10.8%

174

Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential

—†

+11.1%

24†

175

Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+4.3%

24†

176

Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+10.0%

24†

177

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.3%

24†

178

Art Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

24†

179

Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,760

-5.5%

180

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

23†

181

Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.2%

23†

182

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

23†

183

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+9.1%

23†

184

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

23†

185

Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

23†

186

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

23†

187

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,560

+3.8%

188

Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.2%

23†

189

Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.5%

23†

190

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

23†

191

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential

—†

+9.5%

23†

192

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

$41,540

-0.1%

193

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

23†

194

Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree

$103,010

+4.6%

195

Acupuncturists · Master's degree

—†

+6.8%

23†

196

Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$67,410

+6.2%

197

Economists · Master's degree

—†

+1.2%

23†

198

Curators · Master's degree

—†

+7.0%

23†

199

Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree

$97,300

+4.1%

200

Sociologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.6%

23†

201

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.1%

23†

202

Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$38,760

+2.3%

203

Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential

$47,010

+7.3%

204

Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$28,560

+12.1%

205

Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree

$79,660

+7.0%

206

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$74,850

+1.2%

207

Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$93,140

+5.0%

208

Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

22†

209

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree

$58,960

+9.7%

210

Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

22†

211

Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,830

+7.3%

212

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.7%

22†

213

Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.0%

22†

214

Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.9%

22†

215

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$56,550

+8.1%

216

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.3%

22†

217

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

22†

218

Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.1%

22†

219

Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree

$66,210

+5.8%

220

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$58,400

+6.7%

221

Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

21†

222

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.4%

21†

223

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree

$112,520

+1.9%

224

Chemists · Bachelor's degree

$92,320

+4.9%

225

Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

21†

226

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$79,680

+6.1%

227

Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$86,110

+5.7%

228

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.3%

21†

229

Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

21†

230

Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+2.0%

21†

231

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,850

0.0%

232

Bartenders · No formal educational credential

$36,960

+5.9%

233

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.3%

21†

234

Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree

$66,380

+7.7%

235

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent

$76,290

+4.5%

236

Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.2%

21†

237

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.0%

21†

238

Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

21†

239

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.3%

21†

240

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.4%

21†

241

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,850

+0.3%

242

Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.8%

21†

243

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.0%

21†

244

Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

21†

245

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent

$76,430

+3.1%

246

Surveyors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

21†

247

Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.7%

21†

248

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

21†

249

Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.9%

21†

250

Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

21†

251

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

$62,660

-2.0%

252

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.6%

21†

253

Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

20†

254

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

20†

255

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.4%

20†

256

Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

20†

257

Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.1%

20†

258

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

20†

259

Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,830

+8.8%

260

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

20†

261

Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

20†

262

Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.2%

20†

263

Survey Researchers · Master's degree

—†

-5.2%

20†

264

Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.2%

20†

265

Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,350

+6.4%

266

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.4%

20†

267

Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

20†

268

Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.6%

20†

269

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$75,920

+3.1%

270

Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.8%

20†

271

Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.5%

20†

272

Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.7%

20†

273

Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

+7.7%

20†

274

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

20†

275

History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

20†

276

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

20†

277

Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

20†

278

Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.5%

20†

279

Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

20†

280

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,810

-5.0%

281

Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.4%

19†

282

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$34,570

+11.5%

283

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.5%

19†

284

Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree

$88,070

+3.8%

285

Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.5%

19†

286

Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,880

+6.4%

287

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree

—†

+1.7%

19†

288

Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.7%

19†

289

Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

19†

290

Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.1%

19†

291

Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree

$84,430

+3.0%

292

Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.4%

19†

293

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.7%

19†

294

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree

$99,780

-1.5%

295

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,020

-1.6%

296

Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent

$56,580

+7.1%

297

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.3%

19†

298

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$47,350

+4.2%

299

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.6%

19†

300

Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

19†

301

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.7%

19†

302

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent

$90,020

+2.9%

303

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

19†

304

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree

$63,650

-1.6%

305

Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

18†

306

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent

$56,980

+7.6%

307

Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

18†

308

Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

18†

309

Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

18†

310

Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.9%

18†

311

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

18†

312

Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$46,570

+6.4%

313

Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$71,660

+3.0%

314

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

18†

315

Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.7%

18†

316

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$41,500

+4.2%

317

Archivists · Master's degree

—†

+3.8%

18†

318

Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

18†

319

Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

18†

320

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

$64,990

+3.7%

321

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

18†

322

Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+7.0%

18†

323

Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

18†

324

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

18†

325

Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.6%

18†

326

Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

18†

327

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

0.0%

18†

328

Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$80,900

+2.4%

329

Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.5%

18†

330

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.2%

18†

331

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.8%

18†

332

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential

$36,410

+3.6%

333

Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

0.0%

18†

334

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

18†

335

Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree

$58,970

+3.4%

336

Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.0%

18†

337

Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.0%

18†

338

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

18†

339

Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.4%

18†

340

Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree

$66,850

+5.5%

341

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree

$47,940

-5.8%

342

Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

17†

343

Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.8%

17†

344

Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree

—†

-6.0%

17†

345

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.1%

17†

346

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

17†

347

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

17†

348

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,670

+5.8%

349

Political Scientists · Master's degree

—†

-3.1%

17†

350

Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$87,810

+2.1%

351

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,640

-0.3%

352

Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.7%

17†

353

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

+3.5%

17†

354

Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

17†

355

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.2%

17†

356

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

+1.5%

17†

357

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

17†

358

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,930

+8.7%

359

Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.1%

17†

360

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,220

+3.3%

361

Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

17†

362

Foresters · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

17†

363

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.7%

17†

364

Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

17†

365

Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree

$48,830

+6.4%

366

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

17†

367

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+7.2%

17†

368

Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

17†

369

Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$44,390

+7.1%

370

Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree

$77,130

+3.4%

371

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.9%

17†

372

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree

$34,990

-1.5%

373

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,700

+3.1%

374

Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+6.4%

17†

375

Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

17†

376

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,850

+2.2%

377

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree

—†

+3.1%

17†

378

Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.7%

17†

379

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

16†

380

Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.3%

16†

381

Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,830

+4.5%

382

Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.6%

16†

383

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$55,390

-10.7%

384

Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

16†

385

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

16†

386

Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,590

+6.9%

387

Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

16†

388

Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

16†

389

Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.9%

16†

390

Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$58,460

+4.8%

391

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.3%

16†

392

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential

$29,300

+6.3%

393

Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree

$82,310

+1.3%

394

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree

—†

+4.0%

16†

395

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree

$60,160

+3.5%

396

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

16†

397

Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.4%

16†

398

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,750

-12.0%

399

Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

16†

400

Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

16†

401

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,660

+3.6%

402

Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.8%

16†

403

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+0.6%

16†

404

Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

16†

405

Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,320

+6.4%

406

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

16†

407

Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.6%

16†

408

Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,280

0.0%

409

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+6.0%

16†

410

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.9%

16†

411

Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

16†

412

Historians · Master's degree

—†

+2.2%

16†

413

Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

16†

414

Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.3%

16†

415

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,020

+4.5%

416

Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.7%

16†

417

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree

$71,790

-2.0%

418

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

16†

419

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

16†

420

Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

16†

421

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,600

-7.7%

422

Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.6%

16†

423

Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.0%

15†

424

Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

15†

425

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.3%

15†

426

Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.5%

15†

427

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

15†

428

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award

$62,290

+2.6%

429

Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

15†

430

Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

15†

431

Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

15†

432

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

15†

433

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-8.2%

15†

434

Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree

$60,940

+4.3%

435

Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.9%

15†

436

Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.5%

15†

437

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.4%

15†

438

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.7%

15†

439

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.7%

15†

440

Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

15†

441

Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

15†

442

Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

15†

443

Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

15†

444

Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,950

+5.7%

445

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree

$59,220

+3.3%

446

Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

$65,290

+2.5%

447

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,220

+6.3%

448

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.1%

15†

449

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,430

+0.7%

450

Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.9%

15†

451

Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$30,900

+3.1%

452

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.7%

15†

453

Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

-4.4%

15†

454

Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

15†

455

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

15†

456

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

15†

457

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$53,770

+4.6%

458

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,570

+6.0%

459

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.8%

15†

460

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,660

+6.2%

461

Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.3%

15†

462

Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

15†

463

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

15†

464

Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-5.6%

15†

465

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

$40,360

+5.2%

466

Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.5%

15†

467

Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree

$78,860

+1.4%

468

Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,050

+3.7%

469

Bakers · No formal educational credential

$33,350

+5.6%

470

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$31,110

+5.6%

471

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

15†

472

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

15†

473

Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

14†

474

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential

$33,750

+6.7%

475

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

14†

476

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$35,340

+0.4%

477

Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

14†

478

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.1%

14†

479

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.4%

14†

480

Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential

$28,820

-13.5%

481

Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

14†

482

Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

14†

483

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

14†

484

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential

$42,720

+1.1%

485

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.1%

14†

486

Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential

$33,900

+3.2%

487

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.5%

14†

488

Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.6%

14†

489

Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

14†

490

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential

$35,150

+5.8%

491

School Psychologists · Master's degree

$79,320

+0.7%

492

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.5%

14†

493

Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential

$29,320

+3.4%

494

Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$80,150

-4.2%

495

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

14†

496

Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.8%

14†

497

Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

14†

498

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

14†

499

Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,010

+4.6%

500

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

14†

501

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

14†

502

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

$81,330

-5.1%

503

Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

14†

504

Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,450

+3.7%

505

Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential

$46,660

+3.8%

506

Editors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

14†

507

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

$55,700

+2.4%

508

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree

$37,710

+4.1%

509

Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.8%

13†

510

Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.3%

13†

511

Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.0%

13†

512

Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-6.9%

13†

513

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$65,760

+2.1%

514

Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,850

+3.0%

515

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

13†

516

Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree

$48,880

+4.1%

517

Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-1.2%

13†

518

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-0.8%

13†

519

Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

13†

520

Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree

$74,010

-4.2%

521

Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

13†

522

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,550

+2.4%

523

Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-6.0%

13†

524

Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree

$51,970

+3.8%

525

Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.1%

13†

526

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$62,760

+1.7%

527

Shampooers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

13†

528

Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree

$62,190

+1.7%

529

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

$79,120

-1.8%

530

Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.4%

13†

531

Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award

$41,580

+3.4%

532

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

13†

533

Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$36,460

0.0%

534

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$74,450

0.0%

535

Mathematicians · Master's degree

—†

-0.7%

13†

536

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

13†

537

Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.6%

13†

538

Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree

—†

-2.5%

13†

539

Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

13†

540

Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

13†

541

Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

13†

542

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,330

-12.1%

543

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

13†

544

Tapers · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.1%

13†

545

Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.5%

13†

546

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential

$36,250

+3.0%

547

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

13†

548

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.8%

13†

549

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,690

+3.0%

550

Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$63,240

-10.8%

551

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,730

-1.8%

552

Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$34,970

+4.1%

553

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.5%

13†

554

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-3.9%

13†

555

Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

13†

556

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential

$31,770

+5.4%

557

Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree

$58,350

-3.7%

558

Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.2%

12†

559

Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

12†

560

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential

$34,980

+2.0%

561

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

12†

562

Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.6%

12†

563

Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$62,990

+1.1%

564

Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential

$59,640

-3.5%

565

Pipelayers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.1%

12†

566

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-0.3%

12†

567

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$70,250

0.0%

568

Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-18.9%

12†

569

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.4%

12†

570

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential

$56,680

+1.8%

571

Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.4%

12†

572

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree

$59,180

+1.7%

573

Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

12†

574

Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

12†

575

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

$70,540

-1.6%

576

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential

$29,660

+3.9%

577

Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.0%

12†

578

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.0%

12†

579

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-18.2%

12†

580

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-8.4%

12†

581

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-19.6%

12†

582

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree

—†

-13.7%

12†

583

Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

12†

584

Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.6%

12†

585

Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.3%

12†

586

Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$29,260

-2.9%

587

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

12†

588

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,480

-1.6%

589

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

12†

590

Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

$70,780

-1.9%

591

Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential

—†

-22.3%

12†

592

Clergy · Bachelor's degree

$60,230

+1.0%

593

Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.0%

12†

594

Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.1%

12†

595

Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.7%

12†

596

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,140

+3.5%

597

Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.0%

11†

598

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,270

+3.2%

599

Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent

$67,130

-2.8%

600

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.5%

11†

601

Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

11†

602

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$30,710

+3.7%

603

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.5%

11†

604

Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.4%

11†

605

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$53,130

+1.5%

606

Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree

$48,500

+2.1%

607

Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,170

+1.6%

608

Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

$65,780

-0.8%

609

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree

$43,140

+1.6%

610

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,820

+2.3%

611

Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.2%

11†

612

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award

$59,900

+0.5%

613

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,050

+2.5%

614

Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.4%

11†

615

Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+2.5%

11†

616

Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$63,000

-0.1%

617

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

11†

618

Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent

$32,870

+0.4%

619

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

11†

620

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

11†

621

Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

11†

622

Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.2%

11†

623

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-24.4%

11†

624

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree

$59,710

-1.8%

625

Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

11†

626

Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

11†

627

Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

10†

628

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.6%

10†

629

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,300

-3.8%

630

Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

10†

631

Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,190

-12.8%

632

Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential

$45,630

+2.3%

633

Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,970

+0.5%

634

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.6%

10†

635

Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential

—†

-0.1%

10†

636

Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential

$30,100

-3.4%

637

Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-1.7%

10†

638

Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

10†

639

Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.3%

10†

640

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.3%

10†

641

Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

10†

642

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,360

-6.5%

643

Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.7%

10†

644

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.7%

10†

645

Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

10†

646

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.3%

10†

647

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

$57,480

-1.6%

648

Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,870

+2.9%

649

Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

10†

650

Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,410

-0.4%

651

Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.5%

10†

652

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

10†

653

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree

—†

-7.1%

10†

654

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.1%

10†

655

Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,720

+0.2%

656

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.3%

10†

657

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.2%

10†

658

Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.5%

10†

659

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.5%

10†

660

Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

-9.6%

10†

661

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential

—†

+1.4%

10†

662

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential

$46,640

+0.9%

663

Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

10†

664

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree

—†

-0.9%

10†

665

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-14.4%

10†

666

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.3%

10†

667

Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,000

-12.9%

668

Tutors · Some college, no degree

$47,450

+0.6%

669

Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-36.1%

10†

670

Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.4%

10†

671

Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$32,520

-5.4%

672

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.6%

10†

673

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$54,770

-4.2%

674

Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree

$47,940

+0.2%

675

Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.8%

9†

676

Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

9†

677

Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree

$36,570

+1.4%

678

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-14.5%

9†

679

Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.3%

9†

680

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.9%

9†

681

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential

$27,110

-1.5%

682

Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-14.6%

9†

683

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

9†

684

New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.2%

9†

685

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$53,420

-16.7%

686

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree

—†

-5.5%

9†

687

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

9†

688

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-18.1%

9†

689

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.6%

9†

690

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.5%

9†

691

Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree

$55,290

-6.5%

692

Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.2%

9†

693

Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

9†

694

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.6%

9†

695

Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-3.2%

9†

696

Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-25.9%

9†

697

Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

9†

698

Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.5%

9†

699

Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

9†

700

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.8%

9†

701

Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree

—†

-12.4%

9†

702

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

9†

703

Dishwashers · No formal educational credential

$29,740

+0.2%

704

Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.8%

9†

705

Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.1%

9†

706

Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.4%

9†

707

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.8%

9†

708

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-21.2%

9†

709

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

9†

710

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.8%

9†

711

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,240

-5.8%

712

File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,740

-15.9%

713

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential

—†

+1.2%

9†

714

Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

9†

715

Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.0%

8†

716

Craft Artists · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.1%

8†

717

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,620

-0.9%

718

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,300

-1.8%

719

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,390

-0.5%

720

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,830

-9.0%

721

Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

8†

722

Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.6%

8†

723

Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.1%

8†

724

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,050

-2.3%

725

Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential

$36,920

+1.0%

726

Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,070

-8.9%

727

Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-1.1%

8†

728

Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,900

-8.1%

729

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.4%

8†

730

Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.4%

8†

731

Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.8%

8†

732

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential

$35,840

-3.3%

733

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,130

-7.8%

734

Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

8†

735

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.2%

8†

736

Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.0%

8†

737

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.6%

8†

738

Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,450

-25.9%

739

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential

—†

-6.4%

8†

740

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.2%

8†

741

Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.9%

8†

742

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.5%

8†

743

Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

7†

744

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

7†

745

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.6%

7†

746

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-26.3%

7†

747

Order Clerks · Some college, no degree

$43,460

-17.2%

748

Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.7%

7†

749

Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-27.5%

7†

750

Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.5%

7†

751

Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.7%

7†

752

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.2%

7†

753

Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.0%

7†

754

Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.1%

7†

755

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.0%

7†

756

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.0%

7†

757

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,360

-21.1%

758

Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.5%

7†

759

Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.9%

7†

760

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,700

-9.5%

761

Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-6.8%

7†

762

Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.8%

7†

763

Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.6%

7†

764

Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,620

-13.6%

765

School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.7%

7†

766

Telemarketers · No formal educational credential

—†

-22.1%

7†

767

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.3%

6†

768

Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

6†

769

Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.4%

6†

770

Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential

$31,940

-5.6%

771

Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

6†

772

Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent

$32,140

-6.7%

773

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential

$29,190

-1.0%

774

Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$29,140

-0.2%

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