Best jobs in Odessa, TX

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

Wages here are local to Odessa, TX (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)
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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
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
—†
+5.4%
300
90†
03
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
—†
+4.2%
400
85†
04
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
—†
+49.9%
2,300
85†
05
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
—†
+4.3%
300
80†
06
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
—†
+2.7%
800
77†
07
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
—†
+2.7%
1,000
77†
08
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
23,400
76†
09
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
—†
+42.1%
4,100
71†
10
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
—†
+28.5%
16,000
71†
11
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$126,690
+40.1%
70
29,500
70
12
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
2,700
68†
13
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1029
—†
+0.3%
200
66†
14
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$28,390
+6.1%
2,960
904,300
66
15
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
—†
+1.2%
600
64†
16
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$104,100
+4.4%
2,630
308,700
62
17
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
—†
+6.1%
900
61†
18
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
400
59†
19
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award · 53-3032
$58,370
+4.0%
3,190
237,600
58
20
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011
$281,480
+4.3%
50
22,200
58
21
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
—†
+3.9%
600
57†
22
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
3,200
56†
23
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 53-2011
—†
+3.9%
11,700
55†
24
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
2,400
55†
25
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
—†
+3.2%
1,300
54†
Showing top 25 of 793 scored occupations — show all 793show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
52†
27
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+21.5%
52†
28
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,670
+17.0%
52
29
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,190
+16.1%
50
30
$105,310
+23.2%
50
31
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$152,200
+14.8%
50
32
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$39,810
+8.5%
48
33
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
48†
34
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
48†
35
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.9%
48†
36
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$129,380
+20.4%
48
37
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
47†
38
$146,830
+15.2%
47
39
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
—†
+19.2%
46†
40
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$127,080
+15.8%
45
41
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+18.5%
44†
42
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
44†
43
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.6%
44†
44
—†
+5.8%
43†
45
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
43†
46
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
41†
47
—†
+6.3%
41†
48
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
41†
49
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
41†
50
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
40†
51
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$200,310
+2.5%
40
52
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
40†
53
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
40†
54
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$30,320
-0.5%
40
55
—†
+6.2%
39†
56
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
39†
57
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$70,470
+22.0%
39
58
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
39†
59
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
39†
60
—†
+14.7%
39†
61
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$34,900
+14.9%
38
62
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+19.8%
38†
63
$78,580
+5.3%
38
64
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,960
+16.8%
38
65
—†
+10.0%
38†
66
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+20.0%
38†
67
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
$81,370
+4.9%
38
68
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.6%
37†
69
—†
+5.8%
37†
70
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
37†
71
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$109,220
+13.8%
36
72
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
36†
73
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$98,920
+15.0%
36
74
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
36†
75
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
36†
76
$166,340
+3.8%
36
77
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
36†
78
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$122,080
+8.8%
36
79
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
36†
80
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
36†
81
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$45,650
+2.5%
36
82
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+12.1%
36†
83
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
35†
84
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$29,000
-9.9%
35
85
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
35†
86
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
35†
87
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,110
+9.5%
35
88
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
35†
89
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$134,830
+4.5%
35
90
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
35†
91
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$78,150
+16.7%
35
93
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,800
+8.7%
34
94
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$104,280
+13.0%
34
95
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
34†
96
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
34†
97
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
34†
98
—†
+7.0%
34†
99
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$133,420
+6.6%
34
100
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
34†
101
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
34†
102
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,690
+10.9%
33
103
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$153,860
+4.1%
33
104
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$105,390
+11.0%
33
105
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$125,370
+4.7%
33
106
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
33†
107
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,820
+17.3%
33
108
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.0%
33†
109
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$141,260
+4.6%
33
110
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$111,700
+9.1%
33
111
—†
+7.1%
32†
112
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
32†
113
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
32†
114
—†
+0.2%
32†
115
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$98,590
+5.6%
32
116
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$134,740
+5.5%
32
117
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
32†
118
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
32†
119
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$39,600
+1.5%
32
120
—†
+5.7%
31†
121
—†
+8.7%
31†
122
—†
+5.5%
31†
123
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,250
+5.0%
31
124
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,340
+4.1%
31
125
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
31†
126
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
31†
127
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
31†
128
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
31†
129
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
31†
130
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
30†
131
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
30†
132
$66,110
+12.5%
30
133
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
30†
134
Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.9%
30†
135
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$22,600
-0.7%
30
136
—†
+8.6%
30†
138
—†
+6.5%
30†
139
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
30†
140
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$49,080
+0.4%
30
141
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
30†
142
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
30†
143
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
30†
144
$84,570
+3.1%
30
145
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$111,750
+7.2%
30
146
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,110
-6.7%
30
147
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
30†
148
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.1%
29†
149
—†
+8.1%
29†
150
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$38,380
+7.3%
29
151
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
29†
152
—†
+7.7%
29†
153
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$80,260
+4.6%
29
154
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$135,620
+1.3%
29
155
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
29†
156
—†
+12.6%
29†
157
—†
+5.2%
29†
159
—†
+6.1%
29†
160
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
29†
161
$129,730
+3.2%
28
162
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
28†
163
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,270
-5.5%
28
164
$97,720
+3.0%
28
165
$115,470
+4.6%
28
166
—†
+2.6%
28†
167
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
28†
168
—†
+4.4%
28†
169
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
28†
170
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
28†
171
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
27†
172
—†
+3.9%
27†
173
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
27†
174
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
27†
175
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
27†
176
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$125,070
+1.9%
27
177
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,980
+6.1%
27
178
—†
+2.0%
27†
179
—†
+4.0%
27†
180
$35,810
+6.0%
27
181
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
27†
182
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
27†
183
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+9.2%
27†
184
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,820
+12.5%
27
185
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$84,510
+8.7%
27
186
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
27†
187
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
27†
188
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
26†
189
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
26†
190
$37,320
+2.0%
26
191
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
26†
192
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
26†
193
Political Scientists · Master's degree
—†
-3.1%
26†
194
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$84,750
+8.2%
26
195
—†
+6.4%
26†
196
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
26†
197
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
26†
198
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
26†
199
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
26†
200
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
25†
201
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,740
+5.8%
25
202
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$109,740
+3.8%
25
204
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,290
+3.8%
25
205
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.0%
25†
206
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
25†
207
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.0%
25†
208
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
25†
209
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
25†
210
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
25†
211
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
25†
212
—†
+5.3%
25†
213
—†
+9.7%
25†
214
$101,810
+3.5%
25
215
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$81,310
+7.7%
25
216
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,470
+2.2%
24
217
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.9%
24†
218
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
24†
219
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,160
+7.3%
24
220
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,110
+6.2%
24
221
—†
+0.7%
24†
222
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
24†
223
—†
-2.2%
24†
224
$63,280
-0.3%
24
225
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
24†
226
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
24†
227
—†
+3.4%
24†
228
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
24†
229
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
24†
230
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
24†
231
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
24†
232
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
24†
233
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,110
+11.9%
24
234
—†
-1.7%
23†
235
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
23†
236
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
23†
237
$45,060
-1.6%
23
238
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.5%
23†
239
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
23†
240
$63,020
-2.0%
23
241
—†
-0.7%
23†
242
$55,430
+3.6%
23
243
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
23†
244
$48,930
-5.8%
23
245
$43,580
+10.8%
23
246
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
23†
247
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
23†
248
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.5%
23†
249
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$101,870
+3.1%
23
250
$58,580
+8.1%
23
251
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,580
+8.8%
23
253
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,510
+4.2%
22
254
—†
+1.7%
22†
255
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
22†
256
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
22†
257
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,260
+6.6%
22
258
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$67,230
+5.8%
22
259
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
22†
260
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
22†
261
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,500
+12.1%
22
263
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,480
+8.5%
22
264
$75,390
+6.4%
22
265
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
22†
266
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$78,660
+5.0%
22
267
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
22†
268
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
22†
269
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
22†
270
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
22†
271
—†
+2.5%
22†
272
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
22†
273
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,270
+6.4%
22
274
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.5%
22†
275
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$100,600
+2.1%
22
276
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
22†
277
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
21†
278
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$100,770
+1.3%
21
279
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
21†
280
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
21†
281
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
21†
282
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
21†
283
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
21†
284
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
21†
285
—†
+2.4%
21†
286
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
21†
287
$56,330
+6.7%
21
288
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
21†
289
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.7%
21†
290
$73,990
+1.2%
21
291
—†
+3.7%
21†
292
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,870
+4.5%
21
293
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
21†
294
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
21†
295
—†
+3.8%
21†
296
—†
+2.1%
21†
297
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
21†
298
—†
+2.0%
21†
299
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
21†
300
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
21†
301
—†
+0.7%
21†
302
—†
+1.6%
21†
303
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
20†
305
—†
+1.7%
20†
306
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.0%
20†
307
—†
+4.8%
20†
308
—†
+1.2%
20†
309
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
20†
310
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
20†
311
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
20†
312
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
20†
313
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
20†
314
$95,190
-1.5%
20
315
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
20†
316
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
20†
317
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
20†
318
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
20†
319
—†
+2.4%
20†
320
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
20†
321
—†
+1.6%
20†
322
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
20†
323
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
20†
324
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
20†
325
—†
+4.4%
20†
326
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
20†
327
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,560
+2.4%
20
328
—†
+6.3%
20†
329
—†
+3.6%
19†
330
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
19†
331
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
19†
332
—†
-2.8%
19†
333
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
19†
334
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.4%
19†
335
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,490
+2.6%
19
336
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.1%
19†
337
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,170
-5.0%
19
338
Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.9%
19†
339
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
19†
340
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
19†
341
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
19†
342
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
19†
343
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.9%
19†
344
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$73,280
+3.0%
19
345
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
19†
346
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
19†
347
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
19†
348
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
19†
349
$92,690
-4.2%
19
350
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
19†
351
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
19†
352
$34,800
-1.5%
19
353
—†
-5.6%
19†
354
$68,630
+4.7%
19
355
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,820
+7.1%
19
356
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
18†
357
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
18†
358
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
18†
359
$65,840
+4.3%
18
360
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
18†
361
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,310
+3.0%
18
362
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
18†
363
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
18†
364
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,260
+4.5%
18
365
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,250
+2.3%
18
366
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,620
+6.4%
18
367
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
18†
368
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
18†
369
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
18†
370
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,300
+6.4%
18
371
—†
0.0%
18†
372
—†
+5.4%
18†
373
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
18†
374
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$49,730
+6.4%
18
375
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,410
+7.1%
18
376
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.1%
18†
377
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
18†
378
$60,770
+3.6%
18
379
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
18†
380
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
18†
381
—†
+1.8%
18†
382
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
18†
383
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
18†
384
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
18†
385
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
18†
386
$84,260
+1.7%
18
387
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
18†
388
—†
+4.6%
18†
389
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,350
+4.8%
18
390
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
18†
391
—†
+1.0%
18†
392
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
18†
393
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,520
+6.7%
18
394
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
18†
395
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
18†
396
—†
+3.1%
18†
398
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,450
-4.7%
18
399
—†
+4.3%
18†
400
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
18†
401
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,750
-3.1%
18
402
$35,360
+9.1%
18
403
—†
0.0%
18†
404
—†
-14.5%
18†
405
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
18†
406
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
18†
407
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
18†
408
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
18†
409
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$20,370
+5.9%
18
410
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,560
+6.4%
18
411
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.1%
18†
412
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
18†
413
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
18†
414
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
18†
415
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
17†
417
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
17†
418
$60,300
+1.3%
17
419
—†
+4.0%
17†
420
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
17†
421
—†
-0.2%
17†
422
$82,130
+0.6%
17
423
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,220
+4.2%
17
424
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
17†
425
—†
+1.4%
17†
426
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
427
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
17†
428
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.6%
17†
429
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
17†
430
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
17†
431
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
17†
432
$59,190
+3.3%
17
433
—†
+1.7%
17†
434
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
17†
435
Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
17†
436
—†
+2.1%
17†
437
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
17†
438
—†
+1.1%
17†
439
$20,320
+6.3%
17
440
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
17†
441
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,630
+3.3%
17
442
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
17†
443
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,580
+3.7%
17
444
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
17†
445
—†
+3.0%
17†
446
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
17†
447
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
16†
448
—†
+3.5%
16†
449
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
16†
450
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,750
0.0%
16
451
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.3%
16†
452
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$59,660
+4.4%
16
453
—†
+6.4%
16†
454
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
16†
455
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,530
+2.7%
16
456
—†
+1.2%
16†
457
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,760
+4.7%
16
458
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
16†
459
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
16†
460
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
16†
461
—†
+0.7%
16†
462
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$79,760
-4.2%
16
463
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,070
-7.7%
16
464
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
16†
465
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
16†
466
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
16†
467
—†
+5.8%
16†
468
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,770
0.0%
16
469
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
16†
470
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,640
0.0%
16
471
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
16†
472
—†
+2.5%
16†
473
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,390
+3.6%
16
474
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
16†
475
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
16†
476
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
16†
477
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
16†
478
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
16†
479
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
16†
480
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
16†
481
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
16†
482
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,610
+5.2%
16
483
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$45,510
+1.1%
16
484
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
16†
485
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
16†
486
$62,090
+3.1%
16
487
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
16†
488
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,520
+5.7%
16
489
$54,510
+3.4%
16
490
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
16†
491
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,880
-0.1%
16
492
$54,980
+2.4%
16
493
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
15†
494
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.9%
15†
495
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
15†
496
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
15†
497
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
15†
498
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$31,390
+3.9%
15
499
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$35,600
+6.7%
15
500
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$38,180
+3.1%
15
501
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
15†
502
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
15†
503
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$38,590
+3.2%
15
504
$70,020
-1.6%
15
505
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,250
+3.7%
15
506
—†
-1.6%
15†
507
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
15†
508
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.2%
15†
509
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
15†
510
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
15†
511
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
15†
512
—†
-1.8%
15†
513
$62,140
+2.6%
15
514
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$47,870
+3.8%
15
515
—†
-1.6%
15†
516
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$53,130
+0.5%
15
517
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
15†
518
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
15†
519
—†
+1.2%
15†
520
—†
+2.3%
15†
521
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
15†
522
—†
-1.8%
15†
523
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
15†
524
—†
+3.0%
15†
525
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
15†
526
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,240
+3.7%
15
527
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
15†
528
—†
-2.0%
15†
529
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
15†
530
Animal Breeders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
15†
531
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.5%
15†
532
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
14†
533
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
14†
534
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
14†
535
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
14†
536
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
14†
537
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.4%
14†
538
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$49,040
+4.2%
14
539
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$44,670
+4.9%
14
541
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$62,120
-3.7%
14
542
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$31,480
+5.6%
14
543
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,550
-3.4%
14
544
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,340
+5.6%
14
545
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$29,100
+0.4%
14
546
—†
+2.5%
14†
547
—†
+1.1%
14†
548
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
14†
549
$55,030
+1.7%
14
550
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
14†
551
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
14†
552
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
14†
553
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
14†
554
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$59,560
+0.2%
14
555
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
14†
556
$41,280
+4.9%
14
557
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,200
0.0%
14
558
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
14†
559
Watch and Clock Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
14†
560
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+1.4%
14†
561
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
14†
562
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
14†
563
—†
+3.6%
14†
564
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,420
-1.8%
14
565
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,620
-0.9%
14
566
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,420
+0.4%
14
567
—†
+1.6%
14†
568
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,980
+5.4%
14
569
$30,250
+4.1%
14
570
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.4%
14†
571
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
14†
572
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,750
+3.1%
14
573
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
13†
574
—†
-1.8%
13†
575
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,700
+3.2%
13
576
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,100
+1.6%
13
577
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
—†
-12.4%
13†
578
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
13†
579
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$59,890
+0.2%
13
580
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
13†
581
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,990
+3.4%
13
582
—†
-8.4%
13†
583
—†
+2.8%
13†
584
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
13†
585
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
13†
586
—†
-0.9%
13†
587
$61,840
-0.8%
13
588
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,120
+3.2%
13
589
$67,910
-1.9%
13
590
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
13†
591
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
13†
592
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
13†
593
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,300
+4.1%
13
594
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
13†
595
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
13†
596
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
13†
597
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
13†
598
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,760
+3.7%
13
599
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$56,660
-3.5%
12
600
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$47,940
+1.8%
12
601
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
12†
602
—†
+1.2%
12†
603
—†
-14.4%
12†
604
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
12†
605
$45,960
+3.1%
12
606
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
12†
607
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
608
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,970
+2.3%
12
609
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
12†
610
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,740
+3.0%
12
611
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
12†
612
—†
-0.1%
12†
613
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,610
-0.8%
12
614
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
12†
615
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
12†
616
—†
-3.2%
12†
617
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
12†
618
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
12†
619
$43,110
+2.5%
12
620
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
12†
621
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$47,630
+2.1%
12
622
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
12†
623
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
12†
624
$47,340
+0.7%
12
625
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,250
+3.2%
12
626
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
12†
627
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,710
-5.1%
12
628
—†
-9.0%
12†
629
—†
+1.5%
12†
630
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
12†
631
—†
+2.3%
12†
632
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
12†
633
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
12†
634
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
12†
635
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$27,010
+3.4%
12
636
—†
-6.5%
12†
637
—†
+2.0%
12†
638
—†
-0.5%
12†
639
—†
-2.9%
12†
640
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,570
+2.9%
11
642
—†
-1.2%
11†
643
—†
-8.3%
11†
644
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
11†
645
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-24.4%
11†
646
—†
-5.5%
11†
647
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,000
-16.7%
11
648
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,180
+3.7%
11
649
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
11†
650
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
11†
651
—†
-3.9%
11†
652
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,030
+3.5%
11
653
—†
-13.6%
11†
654
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
11†
655
—†
-7.1%
11†
656
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
11†
657
—†
-4.8%
11†
658
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$34,330
+2.0%
11
659
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.4%
11†
660
—†
-13.6%
11†
661
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
11†
662
$57,670
-2.5%
11
663
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
11†
664
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
11†
665
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,420
-10.7%
11
666
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
11†
668
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
11†
669
—†
-22.3%
11†
670
$52,360
-6.8%
11
671
—†
-1.1%
11†
672
Models · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.5%
11†
673
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
11†
674
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
11†
675
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,210
-2.9%
11
676
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
11†
677
—†
-10.0%
11†
678
—†
-0.9%
11†
679
$27,040
-1.5%
11
680
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
11†
681
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
11†
682
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$46,180
+0.9%
11
683
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,110
-2.8%
11
684
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
11†
685
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
11†
686
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
-0.4%
11
687
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.6%
11†
688
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
11†
689
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,130
-8.9%
11
690
—†
-2.5%
10†
691
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.2%
10†
692
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$28,410
+1.6%
10†
693
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,000
+0.5%
10
694
Tapers · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.1%
10†
695
—†
-19.6%
10†
696
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
10†
697
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
10†
698
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
10†
699
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
10†
700
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
10†
701
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
10†
702
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$27,730
+3.0%
10
703
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
10†
704
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
10†
705
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
10†
706
—†
-3.8%
10†
708
—†
-2.3%
10†
709
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$30,060
+0.2%
10
710
$48,730
-4.2%
10
711
$50,230
-0.4%
10
712
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
10†
713
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,450
+3.1%
10
714
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
10†
715
—†
-12.8%
10†
716
Tutors · Some college, no degree
—†
+0.6%
10†
717
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,860
-12.9%
10
718
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
10†
719
$31,950
+1.5%
9†
720
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-27.5%
9†
721
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$48,640
-17.2%
9
722
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
9†
723
—†
+0.6%
9†
724
—†
-3.3%
9†
725
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
9†
726
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
9†
727
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$27,520
-13.5%
9
728
$44,820
-12.1%
9
729
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-6.8%
9†
730
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,150
-5.8%
9
731
—†
-10.5%
9†
732
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$36,370
+1.0%
9
733
—†
-13.6%
9†
734
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
9†
735
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
9†
736
—†
-6.6%
9†
737
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
9†
738
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
9†
739
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,830
-2.3%
9
740
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
9†
741
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
9†
742
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,870
+2.8%
9
743
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
9†
744
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
9†
745
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,010
-10.5%
9
746
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
9†
747
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$30,200
-5.4%
9
748
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
9†
749
—†
-18.9%
9†
750
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
9†
751
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
9†
752
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
9†
753
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
8†
754
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
8†
755
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
8†
756
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
8†
757
—†
-2.6%
8†
758
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,040
-7.8%
8
759
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$41,990
-4.1%
8
760
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
8†
761
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
8†
762
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,480
-1.7%
8
763
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
8†
764
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
8†
765
—†
-11.2%
8†
766
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.2%
8†
767
—†
-1.8%
8†
768
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.1%
8†
769
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
8†
770
—†
-2.5%
8†
771
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.7%
7†
772
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,170
-15.9%
7
773
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$36,380
-10.8%
7
774
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,560
-8.1%
7
775
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,270
-25.9%
7
776
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
7†
777
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
7†
778
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.7%
7†
779
—†
-1.3%
7†
780
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
7†
781
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
7†
782
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
7†
783
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
7†
784
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
7†
785
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
7†
786
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
7†
787
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$31,270
-1.0%
7
788
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-7.0%
7†
789
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
7†
790
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.0%
6†
791
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
6†
792
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
6†
793
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$24,350
-5.6%
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