Best jobs in Olympia, WA

The best-scoring occupations in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Olympia, WA How we score

Wages here are local to Olympia, WA (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.

How this ranking is scored

score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings

Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.

Wages — OEWS May 2025 (metro)

Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)

Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings

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Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

P25–P75

Growth

Employed

Open/yr

Score

Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212

—†

+4.1%

—

600

100†

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

—†

+4.1%

—

400

85†

Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213

—†

+6.4%

—

400

85†

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

—†

+49.9%

—

2,300

82†

Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211

—†

+3.2%

—

1,300

76†

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

—†

+3.9%

—

600

74†

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

$44,060

+17.0%

3,370

765,800

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

—†

+42.1%

—

4,100

69†

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

$36,110

+6.1%

3,910

904,300

Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171

$145,950

+40.1%

180

29,500

General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021

$122,210

+4.4%

3,670

308,700

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

—†

+2.7%

—

1,000

59†

Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221

—†

+19.7%

—

3,200

57†

Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217

—†

+5.4%

—

300

55†

General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216

—†

+3.3%

—

2,100

54†

Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051

$120,040

+33.5%

120

23,400

Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252

$124,060

+15.8%

1,920

115,200

Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223

—†

+6.1%

—

900

52†

Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151

—†

+8.6%

—

2,700

52†

Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218

—†

+1.2%

—

600

51†

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

$126,850

+28.5%

330

16,000

Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011

—†

+21.8%

—

2,400

50†

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241

—†

+4.3%

—

300

50†

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

—†

+4.2%

—

400

49†

Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 13-1111

$88,790

+8.8%

2,770

98,100

Showing top 25 of 757 scored occupations — show all 757show top 25

Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

Growth

Score

Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential

$44,070

+8.5%

Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.4%

48†

Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree

$137,870

+23.2%

Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$37,350

-0.5%

Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

46†

Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree

$125,020

+4.9%

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+17.3%

45†

Physician Assistants · Master's degree

$153,940

+20.4%

Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree

$142,500

+14.8%

Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree

$140,160

+15.2%

Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

$315,230

+2.5%

Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$84,500

+21.5%

Cashiers · No formal educational credential

$37,340

-9.9%

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

—†

+3.9%

39†

Nurse Midwives · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

39†

Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree

—†

+19.2%

38†

Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential

$44,960

+14.9%

Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+18.4%

37†

Logisticians · Bachelor's degree

$84,930

+16.7%

37†

Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+20.0%

36†

Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

36†

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+16.8%

36†

Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.5%

35†

Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.3%

35†

Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree

$74,250

+22.0%

Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree

$105,600

+18.5%

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

$44,760

+1.5%

Epidemiologists · Master's degree

$108,240

+16.2%

Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree

—†

+13.3%

34†

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

$67,650

+16.8%

Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$86,700

+6.2%

Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

32†

Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+12.1%

32†

Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.1%

31†

Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree

$94,470

+4.6%

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

$54,320

-1.6%

Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.5%

31†

Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree

$101,400

+15.0%

Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,690

-6.7%

Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

$74,170

+16.1%

Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree

$158,880

+9.6%

Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree

$204,190

+4.3%

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+12.8%

30†

Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+12.8%

30†

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$55,710

+19.8%

Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$107,140

+8.7%

Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree

$118,140

+11.9%

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree

—†

+14.7%

29†

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

—†

+8.1%

29†

Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential

$53,000

-0.7%

Occupational Therapists · Master's degree

$105,460

+13.8%

Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.5%

29†

Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree

$166,790

+6.6%

Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

29†

Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.2%

29†

Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$78,320

+15.4%

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.1%

29†

Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree

$142,500

+8.7%

Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

$96,600

+9.5%

Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$55,700

+12.5%

Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree

$172,550

+4.7%

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$63,040

+4.0%

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree

$111,300

+13.0%

Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.7%

28†

Counselors, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

28†

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree

$107,140

+10.0%

Genetic Counselors · Master's degree

—†

+9.3%

28†

Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$82,630

+3.0%

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

$44,100

+2.0%

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.2%

28†

Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$103,000

+5.6%

Database Architects · Bachelor's degree

$133,500

+8.7%

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

27†

Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$149,820

+4.5%

100

Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

27†

101

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$95,640

+12.5%

102

Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$108,240

+5.0%

103

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

—†

+5.0%

27†

104

Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$84,500

+10.8%

105

Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

27†

106

Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree

$132,900

+4.1%

107

Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,630

-5.5%

108

Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree

$104,750

+10.9%

109

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

—†

+6.1%

26†

110

Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree

$142,720

+8.0%

111

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

—†

+5.5%

26†

112

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree

$51,350

-1.5%

113

Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

26†

114

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree

$108,240

+11.2%

115

Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

+10.1%

26†

116

Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.8%

25†

117

Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree

$154,860

+4.6%

118

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

$58,980

+3.8%

119

Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

25†

120

Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+9.5%

25†

121

Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

25†

122

Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

25†

123

Athletic Trainers · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

25†

124

Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.4%

25†

125

Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.2%

25†

126

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

$49,840

+11.9%

127

Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+4.3%

25†

128

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$79,910

+6.7%

129

Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree

$122,950

+7.0%

130

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

—†

+11.0%

24†

131

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+7.3%

24†

132

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

—†

+4.4%

24†

133

Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree

$164,550

+3.8%

134

Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$94,530

+11.0%

135

Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

24†

136

Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree

$148,090

+5.0%

137

Web Developers · Bachelor's degree

$111,560

+7.5%

138

Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$69,380

+5.7%

139

Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+9.2%

24†

140

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

$118,290

+8.7%

141

Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential

$53,090

+7.3%

142

Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$78,460

+4.5%

143

Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+10.9%

24†

144

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

24†

145

Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree

$135,610

+5.0%

146

Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$100,620

+8.2%

147

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.5%

24†

148

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

$135,450

+6.6%

149

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

$102,210

+5.3%

150

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

$78,270

-0.3%

151

Art Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

24†

152

Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree

$84,500

+3.0%

153

Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$106,340

+9.1%

154

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

—†

+8.6%

24†

155

Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.2%

23†

156

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

$54,200

+6.0%

157

Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree

$80,450

+5.8%

158

Mathematicians · Master's degree

—†

-0.7%

23†

159

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

—†

+8.7%

23†

160

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

$104,650

-2.0%

161

Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.8%

23†

162

Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.0%

23†

163

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

$129,050

+6.1%

164

Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$120,070

+7.2%

165

Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

23†

166

Statisticians · Master's degree

$109,550

+8.5%

167

Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree

$96,820

+9.5%

168

Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.8%

22†

169

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

$116,000

+7.7%

170

Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$48,060

+2.3%

171

Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,820

+7.3%

172

Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

22†

173

Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree

$108,380

+6.4%

174

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree

$166,910

-1.5%

175

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.6%

22†

176

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree

$119,310

+7.1%

177

Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree

$145,560

+3.7%

178

Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree

$95,640

+3.4%

179

Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

22†

180

Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree

$57,710

+12.9%

181

Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.3%

22†

182

Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,900

+12.1%

183

Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree

$130,190

+5.8%

184

Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$84,470

+4.8%

185

Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree

$128,680

+4.6%

186

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

—†

+9.5%

22†

187

Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$63,260

+4.5%

188

Acupuncturists · Master's degree

—†

+6.8%

22†

189

Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

22†

190

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

$76,260

+8.1%

191

Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree

$76,940

+9.6%

192

Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.3%

21†

193

Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

21†

194

Political Scientists · Master's degree

—†

-3.1%

21†

195

Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree

—†

+1.7%

21†

196

Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree

$95,070

+7.0%

197

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

$140,730

+2.9%

198

Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

21†

199

Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$112,530

-4.2%

200

Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.2%

21†

201

Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.9%

21†

202

Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,020

+3.7%

203

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

—†

+4.0%

21†

204

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.3%

21†

205

Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

21†

206

Curators · Master's degree

—†

+7.0%

21†

207

Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$120,260

+5.0%

208

Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

20†

209

Bartenders · No formal educational credential

$50,180

+5.9%

210

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

$127,110

+3.4%

211

Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.7%

20†

212

Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree

$128,110

+3.8%

213

Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree

$123,460

+4.1%

214

Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

20†

215

Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

20†

216

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

—†

+6.5%

20†

217

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

$75,180

+3.1%

218

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

$55,590

-5.8%

219

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

$64,510

+10.4%

220

Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

20†

221

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

$86,700

+4.4%

222

Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$53,970

+11.3%

223

Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree

$77,390

+7.7%

224

Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

20†

225

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

—†

+7.6%

20†

226

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

$57,370

+9.7%

227

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential

$44,850

+3.6%

228

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

$99,810

+3.1%

229

Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree

$46,620

+6.4%

230

Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

20†

231

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

20†

232

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.6%

20†

233

Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

19†

234

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

$80,430

+3.4%

235

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

$103,060

+3.6%

236

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.0%

19†

237

Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

19†

238

Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree

$128,600

+3.1%

239

Sociologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.6%

19†

240

Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.2%

19†

241

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree

$97,650

+6.4%

242

Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.2%

19†

243

Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

19†

244

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

$89,110

+3.1%

245

Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$108,240

+3.9%

246

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.9%

19†

247

Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.1%

19†

248

Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$48,890

+6.4%

249

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

—†

+2.6%

18†

250

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

$113,200

+3.6%

251

Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$86,630

+6.4%

252

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

$58,690

+6.7%

18†

253

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

$76,770

+0.3%

254

Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$111,500

+4.4%

255

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$59,260

+9.1%

256

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

$78,460

-5.1%

257

Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent

$72,270

+7.1%

258

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

$80,030

+4.5%

259

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

$105,200

-1.6%

260

Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

18†

261

Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.6%

18†

262

Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$132,010

+2.1%

263

Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$81,490

+6.7%

264

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

$57,580

-5.0%

265

Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

18†

266

Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.9%

18†

267

Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,910

0.0%

268

Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.6%

18†

269

Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,960

+8.8%

270

Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.6%

18†

271

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

18†

272

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

—†

+2.0%

18†

273

Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+7.0%

18†

274

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

$71,950

+3.7%

275

Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.9%

18†

276

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.3%

18†

277

Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.5%

18†

278

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree

$108,570

+4.3%

279

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

—†

+3.2%

18†

280

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

18†

281

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

—†

-0.7%

18†

282

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

—†

+7.2%

18†

283

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

17†

284

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

$105,000

+1.9%

285

Historians · Master's degree

—†

+2.2%

17†

286

Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

17†

287

Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$66,150

+3.7%

288

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

17†

289

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+6.0%

17†

290

Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,090

+6.4%

291

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

$76,600

+5.3%

292

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

$81,120

+5.8%

293

Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award

$90,050

+3.4%

294

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$95,290

+4.3%

295

Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,680

+10.0%

296

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

$79,510

-1.6%

297

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent

$67,650

+1.0%

298

Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$115,330

-0.7%

299

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

—†

-1.3%

17†

300

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

—†

+4.3%

17†

301

Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.1%

17†

302

Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

17†

303

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

—†

+2.0%

17†

304

Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,920

+0.4%

305

Chemists · Bachelor's degree

$93,340

+4.9%

306

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

$104,410

-2.0%

307

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

17†

308

Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

17†

309

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

—†

+3.6%

17†

310

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

$39,760

+8.7%

311

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

—†

+1.3%

17†

312

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

$76,690

+4.6%

313

Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

+7.7%

17†

314

Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

17†

315

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.2%

17†

316

Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

17†

317

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award

$81,350

+2.6%

318

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

—†

+1.5%

17†

319

Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,620

+6.4%

320

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential

$48,520

+1.1%

321

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.9%

16†

322

Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

16†

323

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.6%

16†

324

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$49,840

+5.6%

325

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$51,260

+4.2%

326

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

$114,120

+2.5%

327

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

16†

328

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

—†

+6.2%

16†

329

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

16†

330

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

$83,050

+3.5%

331

Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

16†

332

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

16†

333

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.2%

16†

334

Geographers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-3.1%

16†

335

Roofers · No formal educational credential

$57,920

+5.9%

336

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

16†

337

Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$77,150

+5.7%

338

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree

$93,720

+3.9%

339

Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

16†

340

Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree

$78,460

+3.4%

341

Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.7%

16†

342

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

—†

+6.4%

16†

343

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

—†

-14.5%

16†

344

Surveyors · Bachelor's degree

$91,060

+4.4%

345

Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$51,580

+7.1%

346

Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

16†

347

Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

16†

348

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.7%

16†

349

Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree

$67,500

-3.7%

350

Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-10.8%

16†

351

Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.8%

16†

352

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

—†

+3.5%

16†

353

Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

16†

354

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

—†

+0.5%

16†

355

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$52,900

+4.2%

356

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

—†

+2.9%

16†

357

Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

16†

358

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

16†

359

Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

16†

360

Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-7.7%

16†

361

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

16†

362

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-0.3%

15†

363

Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree

$108,070

+1.9%

364

Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree

$76,200

+5.5%

365

Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$82,500

+3.1%

366

Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$100,650

+2.4%

367

Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

15†

368

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

$61,390

-3.7%

369

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

—†

+6.4%

15†

370

Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.0%

15†

371

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

$37,320

+6.3%

372

Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree

$92,770

+1.8%

373

Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent

$89,090

+3.5%

374

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

—†

+4.4%

15†

375

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree

$43,290

+4.1%

376

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

—†

+4.9%

15†

377

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.0%

15†

378

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

—†

+2.4%

15†

379

Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.9%

15†

380

Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

15†

381

Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent

$91,870

+3.3%

382

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

—†

+1.6%

15†

383

Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,650

+6.9%

384

Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.3%

15†

385

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

15†

386

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

—†

-2.8%

15†

387

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

15†

388

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

$78,960

+2.4%

389

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

—†

+4.6%

15†

390

Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree

$74,980

+4.9%

391

Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.1%

15†

392

Economists · Master's degree

$103,000

+1.2%

393

Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree

$71,140

+0.2%

394

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

15†

395

Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.0%

15†

396

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

15†

397

Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

15†

398

Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

15†

399

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

—†

+0.6%

15†

400

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$38,920

+0.4%

401

Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree

$84,490

+3.8%

402

Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree

$71,810

+4.3%

403

Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.6%

14†

404

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

$103,610

-1.6%

405

Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.7%

14†

406

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

14†

407

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

$119,520

-1.7%

408

Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,580

+8.1%

409

Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$91,060

+1.0%

410

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

—†

+6.4%

14†

411

Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$105,250

+1.2%

412

Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.3%

14†

413

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

14†

414

Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.7%

14†

415

Bakers · No formal educational credential

$46,960

+5.6%

416

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential

$38,260

+6.7%

417

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

$52,000

+6.3%

418

Archivists · Master's degree

$77,990

+3.8%

419

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

14†

420

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

—†

+2.4%

14†

421

Paperhangers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

14†

422

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

—†

+5.7%

14†

423

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$85,650

+2.6%

424

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree

$92,610

+1.7%

425

Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

14†

426

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

$60,990

+3.0%

427

Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential

$60,410

+3.8%

428

Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

14†

429

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

—†

+2.0%

14†

430

Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential

$37,950

-3.4%

431

Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

14†

432

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

—†

+3.4%

14†

433

Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

14†

434

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

14†

435

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

14†

436

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

—†

+1.7%

14†

437

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.7%

14†

438

School Psychologists · Master's degree

$105,810

+0.7%

439

Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

14†

440

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree

$82,500

+1.6%

441

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.5%

14†

442

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

$60,050

+4.8%

443

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

—†

+1.6%

14†

444

Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.4%

14†

445

Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

14†

446

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

$73,150

+1.2%

447

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

—†

+1.0%

14†

448

Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

$56,530

+6.0%

449

Clergy · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

14†

450

Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

14†

451

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

$76,610

+3.8%

452

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

$104,610

-2.8%

453

Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree

$87,210

+1.3%

454

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

$58,180

+3.3%

455

Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$51,760

+5.1%

456

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

—†

+2.0%

13†

457

Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.1%

13†

458

Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$76,600

+3.1%

459

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

$103,580

-1.8%

460

Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$102,070

-0.1%

461

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

—†

+2.5%

13†

462

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

$39,770

+4.5%

13†

463

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

—†

+1.1%

13†

464

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$76,600

+2.1%

465

Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

-4.4%

13†

466

Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

13†

467

Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

13†

468

Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.3%

13†

469

Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential

$43,910

+3.2%

470

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$67,440

+4.0%

471

Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.3%

13†

472

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

$49,260

+5.2%

473

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

—†

+3.1%

13†

474

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

—†

+3.4%

13†

475

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.1%

13†

476

Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

13†

477

Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$47,280

+5.6%

478

Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree

$108,740

-6.0%

479

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

—†

+1.7%

13†

480

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

$35,710

+5.8%

481

Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree

$74,130

+1.7%

482

Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,460

+0.2%

483

Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

13†

484

Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

$98,220

-0.8%

485

Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

$103,880

-1.9%

486

Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,330

+4.1%

487

Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential

$35,040

+3.4%

488

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

—†

+3.0%

13†

489

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.7%

13†

490

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

$101,060

-1.6%

491

Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.1%

13†

492

Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree

$60,990

+4.1%

493

Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree

$100,510

-1.2%

494

Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$71,140

+3.0%

495

Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

$88,790

-0.7%

496

Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,080

+5.7%

497

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

—†

+2.0%

13†

498

Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential

$41,990

+4.5%

12†

499

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

—†

-14.4%

12†

500

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

$92,910

0.0%

501

Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,170

+4.5%

502

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

$59,350

+3.5%

503

Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

12†

504

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

—†

+3.8%

12†

505

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

12†

506

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

$46,020

+3.7%

12†

507

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

$48,020

-7.7%

508

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

—†

-5.4%

12†

509

Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.1%

12†

510

Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent

$81,550

-7.8%

511

Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$76,700

+2.5%

512

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential

$75,850

+1.8%

513

Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

12†

514

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential

$48,820

+2.0%

515

Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

12†

516

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential

$38,990

+3.9%

517

Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,720

+4.9%

518

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential

$38,440

+5.4%

519

Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.8%

12†

520

History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

12†

521

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,960

-0.1%

522

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

—†

+2.6%

12†

523

Pipelayers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.1%

12†

524

Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree

$63,570

+1.4%

525

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

$43,340

+5.5%

526

Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

12†

527

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

—†

+3.6%

12†

528

Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.6%

12†

529

Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.7%

12†

530

Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree

$67,710

+2.1%

531

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

$98,430

-2.0%

532

Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree

$82,600

+1.4%

533

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

$61,920

+2.5%

534

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

—†

0.0%

12†

535

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

$69,820

+2.3%

536

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

$58,680

+2.2%

537

Tapers · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.1%

12†

538

Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$43,980

+3.1%

539

Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential

$49,350

+4.6%

540

Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree

$93,340

-0.1%

541

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

0.0%

11†

542

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

—†

+2.7%

11†

543

Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

11†

544

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential

$76,340

+0.9%

545

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

—†

+2.5%

11†

546

Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree

$85,050

+0.9%

547

Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$54,190

+3.5%

548

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.5%

11†

549

Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree

$74,570

-4.2%

550

Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,700

-12.9%

551

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

—†

+2.8%

11†

552

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree

$48,060

+1.6%

553

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

—†

-0.2%

11†

554

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

$66,550

+2.4%

555

Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.2%

11†

556

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-8.2%

11†

557

Foresters · Bachelor's degree

$76,600

+1.2%

558

Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

11†

559

Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.0%

11†

560

Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.5%

11†

561

Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

11†

562

Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.0%

11†

563

Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.4%

11†

564

Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential

$51,400

+3.6%

565

Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.3%

11†

566

Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-6.5%

11†

567

Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

0.0%

11†

568

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

$88,270

-6.5%

569

Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$53,950

-0.4%

570

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$59,930

+1.7%

571

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

$81,150

-1.8%

572

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

—†

-10.5%

11†

573

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

$88,790

-0.8%

574

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

$38,470

+3.7%

575

Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.3%

11†

576

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

—†

+1.5%

11†

577

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

$51,400

+4.0%

578

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential

$37,540

+3.0%

579

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

$51,040

+2.5%

580

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

—†

-7.8%

11†

581

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

—†

+1.4%

11†

582

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

—†

+1.6%

11†

583

Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,250

+2.9%

584

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

—†

-6.3%

11†

585

Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.5%

11†

586

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

—†

-1.8%

11†

587

Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

11†

588

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-21.1%

11†

589

Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.1%

11†

590

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$86,450

-3.1%

591

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

—†

-1.2%

10†

592

Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,140

+3.8%

593

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

—†

+1.2%

10†

594

Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-5.6%

10†

595

Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+2.5%

10†

596

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

10†

597

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.5%

10†

598

Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.7%

10†

599

Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

10†

600

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.4%

10†

601

Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

10†

602

Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

10†

603

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

$55,960

+2.7%

604

Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,390

-2.9%

605

Survey Researchers · Master's degree

—†

-5.2%

10†

606

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,040

+3.2%

607

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

$57,440

0.0%

608

Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.2%

10†

609

Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

10†

610

Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.5%

10†

611

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

—†

-9.4%

10†

612

Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,240

+1.6%

613

Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$74,790

-1.4%

614

Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

10†

615

Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

10†

616

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

$69,350

-4.2%

617

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

—†

+1.0%

10†

618

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

$36,030

-1.5%

619

Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.0%

9†

620

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

—†

-9.5%

9†

621

Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential

$57,700

-3.5%

622

Editors · Bachelor's degree

$68,830

+0.6%

623

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

$51,000

+2.3%

624

Dishwashers · No formal educational credential

$37,070

+0.2%

625

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

—†

+2.0%

9†

626

Craft Artists · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.1%

9†

627

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

—†

-0.4%

9†

628

Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.2%

9†

629

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

—†

-8.3%

9†

630

Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

9†

631

Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.5%

9†

632

Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree

—†

-2.5%

9†

633

Embalmers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.3%

9†

634

Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential

$36,600

-13.5%

635

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

—†

-2.3%

9†

636

Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$69,380

-0.1%

637

Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$73,280

-6.4%

638

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.3%

9†

639

Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.8%

9†

640

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

—†

-12.8%

9†

641

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

—†

+2.3%

9†

642

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

—†

-2.5%

9†

643

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

$59,600

+0.7%

644

Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

9†

645

Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

9†

646

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

—†

-5.5%

9†

647

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

—†

-8.4%

9†

648

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

—†

-6.3%

9†

649

Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$39,920

-5.4%

650

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

$56,220

-1.8%

651

Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

9†

652

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

—†

+1.2%

9†

653

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

—†

-6.2%

9†

654

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$65,790

-16.7%

655

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-24.4%

9†

656

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

—†

-9.0%

9†

657

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

—†

-2.9%

9†

658

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

—†

-13.6%

8†

659

Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential

$36,080

+3.0%

660

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

—†

-13.6%

8†

661

Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$65,630

-6.8%

662

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

8†

663

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

$36,680

+1.2%

664

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

—†

+0.6%

8†

665

Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.5%

8†

666

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

$58,710

-0.9%

667

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

—†

-1.3%

8†

668

Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential

$49,790

+1.0%

669

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

8†

670

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

—†

-4.3%

8†

671

Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

8†

672

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

—†

+0.6%

8†

673

Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent

$55,660

0.0%

674

Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential

$66,140

-3.5%

675

Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.8%

8†

676

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

$54,120

+0.7%

677

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

—†

-3.9%

8†

678

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

—†

-4.5%

8†

679

Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

-9.6%

8†

680

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$52,670

-5.8%

681

Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

8†

682

Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-14.6%

8†

683

Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.6%

8†

684

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

—†

-1.8%

8†

685

Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,690

-2.3%

686

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

—†

-11.6%

8†

687

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

—†

-12.1%

8†

688

Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,550

+1.8%

689

Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

8†

690

New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.2%

8†

691

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

—†

-0.5%

8†

692

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

—†

-0.6%

8†

693

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

$40,050

-3.3%

694

Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,660

-25.9%

695

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,460

+1.0%

696

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

$44,190

-0.2%

697

Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

$60,600

-6.9%

698

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

—†

-3.8%

7†

699

Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent

$52,910

-10.5%

700

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

—†

-0.9%

7†

701

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

—†

-12.0%

7†

702

Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$54,190

-8.7%

703

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

—†

-4.8%

7†

704

Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,830

-6.7%

705

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

—†

+0.3%

7†

706

Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-25.9%

7†

707

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

$49,320

-7.8%

708

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

—†

-11.2%

7†

709

Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

7†

710

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

—†

-2.5%

7†

711

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

—†

-3.8%

7†

712

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

—†

-26.3%

7†

713

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

—†

-9.0%

7†

714

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

$56,680

-13.7%

715

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

$52,230

-7.1%

716

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-21.2%

7†

717

File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.9%

7†

718

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

—†

-15.2%

7†

719

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

—†

-2.6%

7†

720

Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-36.1%

7†

721

Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.6%

7†

722

Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.0%

7†

723

Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.1%

7†

724

Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.8%

7†

725

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

—†

-11.7%

7†

726

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

$51,910

-6.8%

727

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,110

-1.6%

728

Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-7.0%

6†

729

Order Clerks · Some college, no degree

$43,800

-17.2%

6†

730

Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,750

-8.1%

731

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree

—†

-5.5%

6†

732

Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

6†

733

Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,630

-8.9%

734

Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.4%

6†

735

Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

6†

736

Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

6†

737

Tutors · Some college, no degree

$34,650

+0.6%

738

Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree

$49,100

-3.2%

739

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

—†

-6.1%

6†

740

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

$44,750

-5.0%

741

Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.0%

6†

742

Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

6†

743

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

$48,060

-2.3%

744

Telemarketers · No formal educational credential

—†

-22.1%

6†

745

Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential

$36,650

-0.1%

746

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

—†

-0.6%

6†

747

Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.9%

6†

748

Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,510

-0.1%

749

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential

—†

-6.4%

6†

750

Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.7%

6†

751

Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,420

-5.9%

752

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

—†

-13.5%

5†

753

School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,710

-2.7%

754

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-18.1%

5†

755

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.4%

5†

756

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential

$36,850

-1.0%

757

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

$36,810

-6.6%

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