Best jobs in Oregon

The 25 best-scoring occupations in Oregon, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Oregon How we score
Wages here are local to Oregon (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 (local)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Oregon pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$155,680 vs $132,300 · +17.7%
$395,340 vs $292,910 · +35.0%
$347,180 vs $265,930 · +30.6%
$341,630 vs $213,990 · +59.6%
$44,410 vs $35,800 · +24.1%
$35,050 vs $31,200 · +12.3%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$155,680
+40.1%
2,820
29,500
100
02
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$395,340
+1.2%
270
600
99
03
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$347,180
+2.5%
4,130
9,600
93
04
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011
$341,630
+4.3%
910
22,200
92
05
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$44,410
+17.0%
42,330
765,800
91
06
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$35,050
+6.1%
59,920
904,300
90
07
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$334,450
+4.3%
210
300
89
08
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$61,820
+49.9%
150
2,300
88
09
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$314,880
+6.1%
430
900
87
10
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$125,990
+33.5%
2,140
23,400
82
11
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
$206,220
+19.7%
730
3,200
80
12
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$272,330
+8.6%
370
2,700
80
13
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1029
$256,510
+0.3%
—
200
79†
14
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$142,720
+15.8%
21,830
115,200
79
15
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$66,320
+42.1%
360
4,100
78
16
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
$293,240
+2.7%
1,490
3,300
77
17
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$129,010
+4.9%
39,730
189,100
76
18
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$141,690
+23.2%
5,550
62,100
75
19
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$175,270
+15.2%
7,440
55,600
73
20
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$268,570
+3.3%
230
2,100
71
21
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$43,480
+8.5%
42,690
472,300
70
22
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$155,780
+20.4%
2,250
12,000
70
23
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$103,490
+4.4%
36,190
308,700
70
24
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$156,460
+14.8%
7,610
74,600
68
25
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
$130,380
+21.8%
210
2,400
64
Showing top 25 of 718 scored occupations — show all 718show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,770
-0.5%
63
27
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$177,190
+3.8%
62†
28
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$211,690
+4.1%
60
29
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$102,170
+21.5%
59
30
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$224,690
+0.8%
57
31
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$43,100
+14.9%
57
32
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$200,320
+4.0%
55
33
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$161,560
+6.6%
54
34
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$35,300
-9.9%
54
35
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$207,430
+1.8%
54
36
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,180
+17.3%
53
37
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$128,290
+11.0%
53
38
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$146,900
+11.1%
53
39
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$135,660
+11.9%
52
40
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists · Master's degree
$174,980
+6.3%
52
41
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$105,480
+5.6%
52
42
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$73,180
+22.0%
51
43
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$94,630
+18.5%
51
44
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$74,590
+16.8%
51
45
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$155,810
+4.7%
51
46
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$165,960
+4.6%
51
47
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$183,990
+3.5%
50
48
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,350
+11.2%
50
49
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,420
+8.7%
50
50
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$120,220
+13.0%
50
51
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,310
+9.5%
50
52
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$101,840
+8.8%
49
53
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$173,190
+3.9%
49
54
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,670
+16.1%
49
55
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$112,310
+13.8%
49
56
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$102,660
+15.0%
49
57
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$83,180
+16.7%
48
58
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$121,620
+8.7%
48
59
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$138,250
+8.7%
47
60
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$122,830
+9.6%
47
61
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$76,850
+19.2%
47
62
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,880
+9.6%
47
63
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,980
+4.0%
47
64
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$93,620
+16.2%
47
65
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$138,210
+4.1%
47
66
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$125,580
+4.5%
47
67
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$86,970
+15.4%
46
68
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$44,750
+1.5%
46
69
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,820
+20.0%
45
70
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,020
+8.0%
45
71
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$140,570
+5.0%
45
72
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$166,400
+2.5%
45
73
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$167,010
+2.2%
45
74
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,510
+10.9%
44
75
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,050
+16.8%
44
76
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$150,550
+4.9%
44
77
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$100,560
+12.1%
44
78
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$125,160
+7.2%
44
79
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$122,080
+7.0%
44
80
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$95,240
+12.5%
44
81
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$131,090
+6.6%
44
82
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,350
+18.4%
43
83
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$86,230
+14.7%
43
84
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,410
+12.5%
43
85
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$85,800
+4.6%
43
86
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$108,440
+10.0%
43
87
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$39,340
+2.0%
43
88
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$48,410
-0.7%
43
89
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$93,790
+13.3%
43
90
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,910
-6.7%
43
91
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,020
+19.8%
42
92
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$115,080
+3.8%
42†
93
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$143,120
+3.7%
42
94
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$91,520
+12.6%
42
95
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$138,600
+5.0%
42
96
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$103,470
+9.1%
42
97
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,070
+5.3%
42
98
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$124,400
+6.2%
41
99
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$111,030
+8.7%
41
100
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,560
+9.5%
41
101
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$120,590
+5.7%
41
102
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,190
+5.0%
41
103
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$121,920
+7.1%
41
104
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$79,150
+6.7%
41
105
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$131,050
+5.5%
40
106
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$161,470
+0.2%
40
107
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$133,840
+4.2%
40
108
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$128,170
+5.5%
40
109
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,570
+5.8%
40
110
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$76,360
+10.8%
40
111
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$124,630
+6.1%
40
112
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,530
+14.6%
40
113
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$137,190
+3.1%
39
114
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,060
+6.2%
39
115
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,950
+6.0%
39
116
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$80,950
+12.8%
39
117
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$97,350
+8.2%
39
118
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,840
+8.1%
39
119
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$122,850
+5.7%
39
120
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
+6.4%
39
121
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$154,490
-2.2%
38
122
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$77,170
+3.0%
38
123
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$76,600
+12.9%
38
124
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$78,750
+12.6%
38
125
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$122,510
+5.2%
38
126
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$120,760
+5.1%
38
127
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$105,250
+5.0%
38
128
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,150
+12.8%
38
129
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,510
+11.9%
38
130
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$127,100
+3.9%
38
131
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$113,250
+4.6%
37
132
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$126,930
+4.0%
37
133
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,520
+6.1%
37
134
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,860
+11.5%
37
135
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,330
+10.9%
37
136
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,740
-1.6%
37
137
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$109,580
+6.5%
37
138
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$50,860
+7.3%
37
139
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$136,450
+2.1%
37
140
Political Scientists · Master's degree
$119,460
-3.1%
37†
141
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,450
-5.5%
37
142
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$102,220
+7.0%
37
143
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$119,480
+4.7%
36
144
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,350
+3.8%
36
145
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,870
+4.5%
36
146
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,820
+7.3%
36
147
Statisticians · Master's degree
$93,620
+8.5%
36
148
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,050
+4.5%
36
149
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$130,050
-1.5%
36
150
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$122,130
+2.9%
36
151
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,140
+2.6%
36
152
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$54,060
-5.8%
35
153
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$131,600
+1.9%
35
154
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$123,220
+2.1%
35
155
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$119,420
+1.9%
35
156
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$116,020
+4.4%
35
157
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,710
+10.4%
35
158
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$104,410
+6.1%
35
159
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$120,110
+1.7%
35
160
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,310
+5.3%
35
161
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$110,710
+3.8%
35
162
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$122,100
+3.0%
35
163
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,150
+7.3%
35
164
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,540
+9.5%
35
165
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,130
+4.2%
34
166
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$84,350
+7.7%
34
167
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$137,490
-3.2%
34
168
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$75,050
+5.8%
34
169
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$87,010
+6.4%
34
170
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$102,290
+4.3%
34
171
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$113,830
+1.9%
34
172
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,180
+0.3%
34
173
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,180
+5.7%
34
174
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$104,590
+4.9%
34
175
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$113,450
+3.7%
33
176
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$68,210
+9.7%
33
177
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,830
+2.3%
33
178
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,970
+3.1%
33
179
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$39,850
-1.5%
33
180
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$113,500
+3.3%
33
181
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,040
+3.1%
33
182
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$83,830
+8.2%
33
183
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$103,870
+4.2%
33
184
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$116,950
+2.6%
33
185
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,230
+6.4%
32
186
Economists · Master's degree
$122,120
+1.2%
32
187
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,300
-0.3%
32
188
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$81,100
+8.1%
32
189
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$98,800
+3.9%
32
190
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$110,720
+3.0%
32
191
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$97,440
+4.4%
32
192
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,140
+3.1%
32
193
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,830
+11.0%
32
194
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$77,130
-2.0%
32
195
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,940
+8.1%
32
196
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$71,630
+9.5%
32
197
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$88,240
+6.4%
32
198
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,430
+4.1%
32†
199
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,580
+12.1%
32
200
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,350
+11.3%
31
201
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$78,200
+7.7%
31
202
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$38,900
+5.9%
31
203
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$103,070
+3.4%
31
204
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,930
+4.1%
31
205
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$79,570
-1.6%
31
206
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$97,070
+4.4%
31
207
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,570
+11.5%
31
208
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$100,260
+3.4%
31
209
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$57,790
+11.1%
31
210
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,050
+4.4%
31
211
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$74,040
+4.3%
31†
212
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$98,540
-1.2%
30†
213
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$87,460
+4.9%
30
214
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$45,040
+3.6%
30
215
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,490
+6.4%
30
216
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$82,990
+3.0%
30
217
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$58,790
+10.1%
30
218
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,490
+4.6%
30
219
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,480
+9.2%
30
220
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,900
+4.8%
30
221
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$81,660
+6.5%
30
222
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$94,440
+1.7%
30
223
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$83,320
+5.3%
30
224
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,320
+2.5%
30
225
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$84,180
+5.5%
29
226
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,740
+5.8%
29
227
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,110
+2.7%
29
228
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$102,000
-4.2%
29
229
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$85,150
+5.4%
29
230
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,110
+6.4%
29
231
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$99,240
+3.0%
29
232
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,090
+11.4%
29
233
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$98,110
+3.2%
29
234
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,430
+3.6%
29
235
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,540
+3.7%
29
236
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$112,260
+0.7%
29
237
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,600
+7.1%
29
238
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,000
+8.5%
29
239
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,080
+8.8%
29
240
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,350
+2.2%
29
241
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,470
+2.6%
29
242
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$86,680
+4.3%
28
243
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$55,810
+9.1%
28
244
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,580
+1.2%
28
245
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,960
+2.1%
28
246
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$94,470
+3.2%
28
247
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,890
+10.0%
28
248
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,480
+6.0%
28
249
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$89,220
+4.1%
28
250
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$109,580
+0.6%
28
251
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,060
+3.6%
28
252
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$56,460
+9.5%
28
253
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,520
+4.2%
28
254
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$64,460
+7.5%
28
255
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$61,020
+8.6%
28
256
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,900
+2.1%
28
257
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$96,330
+2.5%
28
258
Historians · Master's degree
$99,560
+2.2%
28
259
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,900
+6.4%
28
260
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$106,070
+0.7%
28
261
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,390
+4.5%
28
262
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,450
+5.1%
27
263
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,850
+4.0%
27
264
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,000
+7.1%
27
265
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$109,830
-11.2%
27
266
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,660
-5.0%
27
267
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$109,760
-8.8%
27
268
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$76,710
+3.3%
27
269
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$64,130
+3.4%
27
270
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$107,450
-0.7%
27
271
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,840
+5.0%
27
272
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,370
+8.7%
27
273
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$95,600
+2.0%
27
274
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$91,770
+2.3%
27
275
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$90,270
+2.9%
27
276
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$84,970
+3.7%
27
277
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,240
+6.7%
26
278
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,110
+1.3%
26
279
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$58,970
+5.9%
26
280
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$70,900
+3.4%
26
281
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$64,870
+6.8%
26
282
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$80,540
+3.6%
26
283
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,680
+3.7%
26
284
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$37,120
+11.1%
26
285
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$93,960
+2.0%
26
286
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$75,500
+4.5%
26
287
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,500
+0.4%
26
288
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$78,350
-2.0%
26
289
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,080
+3.1%
26
290
Curators · Master's degree
$62,790
+7.0%
26
291
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$84,920
+2.6%
26
292
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,330
-0.2%
26
293
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$80,350
+4.1%
26
294
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,580
+5.6%
26
295
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,920
+7.6%
26
296
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,420
+8.5%
26
297
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$95,250
+1.0%
26
298
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,470
+2.8%
26
299
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$73,530
+4.2%
26
300
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$99,540
-6.0%
26
301
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$80,790
+3.4%
26
302
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$48,960
+6.4%
26
303
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$84,620
+1.3%
26
304
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$74,000
+4.1%
26
305
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$83,010
+1.7%
26
306
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$100,260
-0.7%
26
307
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,060
+3.6%
26
308
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$66,690
+3.5%
26
309
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,910
+6.5%
26
310
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$67,820
+3.9%
26
311
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,590
+0.4%
26
312
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,460
+6.0%
25
313
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,260
+3.0%
25
314
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,890
-2.8%
25
315
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,510
+4.3%
25
316
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$86,870
+2.5%
25
317
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$85,390
+2.1%
25
318
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$97,050
+0.5%
25
319
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,450
+3.2%
25
320
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,440
+3.3%
25
321
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$58,280
+1.6%
25
322
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,480
-1.6%
25
323
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,210
+0.7%
25
324
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,910
-0.1%
25
325
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,350
+2.0%
25†
326
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,130
+4.2%
25
327
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$80,030
-2.5%
25†
328
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,890
+3.0%
25
329
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,750
+2.4%
25
330
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,890
+6.6%
25
331
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,790
+3.7%
25
332
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,900
0.0%
25
333
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,170
+8.2%
25
334
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,690
-7.8%
24
335
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$88,800
+1.6%
24
336
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,390
+5.2%
24
337
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$85,150
+1.6%
24
338
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$36,800
+6.3%
24
339
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$61,120
+4.8%
24
340
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$76,970
+3.2%
24
341
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,080
+7.0%
24
342
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$72,300
+4.0%
24
343
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$64,080
+4.3%
24
344
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,980
+3.5%
24
345
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$68,830
+4.7%
24
346
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$45,140
+4.1%
24
347
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,580
+2.0%
24
348
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$95,900
-1.7%
24
349
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$72,440
+1.8%
24
350
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,110
+6.7%
24
351
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$62,020
+2.6%
24†
352
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$62,840
-3.7%
24
353
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$71,180
+4.1%
24
354
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,870
+3.4%
24
355
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$86,260
+1.2%
24
356
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,310
+2.4%
24
357
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$73,600
+3.5%
24
358
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$91,870
0.0%
24
359
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$78,070
+1.7%
23
360
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$91,910
-0.8%
23
361
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,520
+6.4%
23†
362
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,450
+2.2%
23
363
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,850
+6.9%
23
364
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$93,690
-0.1%
23
365
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,180
+4.5%
23
366
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,370
+4.5%
23
367
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$66,040
+2.1%
23
368
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,180
-3.5%
23
369
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$50,760
+1.1%
23
370
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,020
-5.4%
23†
371
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,640
-5.1%
23
372
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,970
+2.4%
23
373
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$91,670
-0.2%
23
374
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,640
+2.0%
23
375
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,890
+3.3%
23
376
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,450
-3.4%
23
377
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,340
+5.2%
23
378
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$37,310
+6.7%
23
379
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$76,770
+1.7%
23
380
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$48,900
+3.8%
23
381
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,540
-7.7%
23
382
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$44,150
+7.7%
23
383
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$56,770
+4.6%
23
384
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$80,460
-4.2%
23
385
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,510
-0.8%
23
386
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$82,240
+1.1%
23
387
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$84,000
+0.9%
23
388
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,740
+6.2%
23
389
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,560
-1.3%
23
390
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,930
+2.0%
23
391
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,780
+6.3%
23
392
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,300
+0.7%
22
393
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,880
+2.1%
22
394
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$81,450
+1.2%
22
395
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$39,500
+5.6%
22
396
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$89,220
-0.7%
22
397
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,560
+2.3%
22
398
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,650
+5.7%
22
399
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,260
+8.1%
22
400
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,610
+3.1%
22
401
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,160
+5.6%
22
402
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,040
+5.3%
22
403
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$44,580
+4.6%
22†
404
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,460
0.0%
22
405
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,330
+3.0%
22
406
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,640
+4.6%
22
407
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$76,960
+1.5%
22
408
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,960
+2.0%
22
409
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,270
+3.6%
22
410
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$66,350
+3.2%
22
411
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,130
+3.9%
22
412
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,760
+1.7%
22
413
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$68,900
+1.8%
22
414
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,110
+1.7%
22
415
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,070
+3.3%
22
416
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,320
+2.3%
22
417
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,990
+0.6%
22
418
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$80,770
+1.2%
22
419
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$60,810
+3.5%
22
420
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,220
+1.6%
22
421
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$68,530
+1.8%
22
422
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,220
+3.4%
22
423
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,110
-6.1%
22
424
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,270
+5.1%
22
425
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$44,520
+2.0%
22
426
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,790
+4.5%
22
427
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$77,490
+1.4%
21
428
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,300
+3.0%
21
429
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,680
+5.9%
21
430
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$66,530
+3.3%
21
431
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,520
+5.1%
21
432
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,610
+4.1%
21
433
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$59,760
+4.4%
21
434
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$43,820
+3.2%
21
435
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$38,070
+3.9%
21
436
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$60,210
+3.8%
21
437
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,130
+0.7%
21
438
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,910
+4.7%
21†
439
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$70,410
+2.3%
21
440
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,490
-7.3%
21
441
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$80,490
-0.1%
21
442
Archivists · Master's degree
$61,880
+3.8%
21
443
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$58,950
+4.0%
21
444
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,310
+3.2%
21
445
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$77,700
-1.8%
21
446
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$63,140
+1.0%
21
447
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$56,770
+4.4%
21
448
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,920
+2.9%
21
449
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$83,270
-8.2%
21
450
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,030
+7.2%
20
451
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$72,420
+1.7%
20
452
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,490
+0.2%
20
453
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$80,380
-4.4%
20
454
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,210
+2.5%
20
455
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$77,400
-1.6%
20
456
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,270
-4.2%
20
457
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,630
+2.2%
20
458
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$50,590
+4.8%
20
459
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$80,840
0.0%
20
460
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,900
+1.6%
20
461
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$79,200
-2.6%
20
462
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,960
+3.7%
20
463
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$78,380
-1.8%
20
464
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$78,360
-1.9%
20
465
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,940
+2.7%
20
466
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,510
+3.3%
20
467
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,080
+6.4%
20
468
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,120
0.0%
20
469
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$54,460
+3.8%
20
470
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,030
+5.8%
20
471
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$59,150
+3.3%
20
472
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$71,540
+0.6%
20
473
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,270
+3.6%
20
474
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$45,190
+3.1%
20
475
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,800
+5.4%
20
476
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,570
+4.9%
20
477
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$78,170
-5.6%
20
478
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$66,300
+1.7%
20
479
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$52,190
+3.5%
19
480
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,090
+2.4%
19
481
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$45,820
+5.4%
19
482
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$63,210
+0.9%
19
483
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,510
+3.5%
19
484
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$44,330
+5.7%
19
485
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$47,110
+3.6%
19
486
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$62,770
+2.3%
19
487
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,230
+2.4%
19
488
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,020
+3.7%
19
489
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,400
+3.4%
19
490
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$71,490
+0.8%
19
491
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,580
+1.1%
19
492
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$42,020
+5.5%
19
493
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,000
+1.6%
19
494
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,940
+2.5%
19
495
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,270
+0.2%
19
496
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,820
0.0%
19
497
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$48,950
+4.3%
19
498
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$74,000
-6.5%
19
499
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$34,870
+6.0%
19
500
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,590
+3.8%
19
501
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,850
+4.2%
19
502
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,930
-10.8%
19
503
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,800
+4.9%
18
504
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,720
-6.5%
18
505
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,000
+3.3%
18
506
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,160
+3.8%
18
507
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$68,580
-1.6%
18
508
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$67,140
+1.1%
18
509
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$65,430
+0.7%
18
510
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$36,620
+3.0%
18
511
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,800
+4.3%
18
512
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,250
-9.5%
18
513
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$61,070
+2.0%
18
514
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,520
+2.5%
18
515
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,400
-3.5%
18
516
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$71,450
+0.1%
18
517
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$36,060
+5.5%
18
518
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,790
-1.8%
18
519
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,730
+5.7%
18
520
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$49,550
+3.1%
18
521
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,650
-2.9%
18
522
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,860
-0.4%
18
523
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,170
+5.3%
18
524
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,110
+3.5%
18
525
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,810
+2.2%
18
526
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,700
0.0%
18
527
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,830
+0.6%
18
528
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$48,160
+1.5%
18
529
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,540
+2.6%
18
530
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,820
+5.1%
18
531
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,080
+3.7%
18
532
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,980
-16.7%
18
533
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$40,720
-1.5%
18
534
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$65,800
-0.1%
17
535
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$43,260
+4.5%
17
536
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,130
+3.6%
17
537
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,820
+3.0%
17
538
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,200
+3.2%
17
539
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,210
+2.9%
17
540
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,260
+3.4%
17
541
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$54,670
+2.5%
17
542
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$54,970
+1.4%
17
543
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,210
-18.9%
17
544
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,160
+2.6%
17
545
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,450
+3.7%
17
546
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,660
+1.0%
17
547
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$41,410
+4.4%
17
548
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$48,630
+3.1%
17
549
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,060
-25.9%
17
550
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,980
-0.9%
17
551
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$65,700
-13.7%
17
552
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,670
-10.7%
17
553
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$65,830
-1.8%
17
554
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$36,040
+0.2%
17
555
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,630
+1.8%
17
556
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,120
+3.3%
17
557
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,610
-5.8%
16
558
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,810
-6.4%
16
559
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$64,230
-4.1%
16
560
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,310
-0.2%
16
561
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,020
+2.5%
16
562
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,410
-2.3%
16
563
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,610
-7.8%
16
564
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$48,890
+2.4%
16
565
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$45,360
+2.1%
16
566
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,650
-2.3%
16
567
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$64,660
-5.2%
16
568
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,720
-1.4%
16
569
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,190
-5.4%
16
570
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$57,170
+1.3%
16
571
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,230
-0.6%
16
572
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$60,250
-2.5%
16
573
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,700
+1.4%
16
574
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$55,910
-3.2%
16
575
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,220
-16.3%
16
576
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$55,090
+1.5%
16
577
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$60,530
-3.5%
16
578
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,330
-3.1%
16
579
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$34,070
-3.3%
16
580
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$51,060
+2.1%
16
581
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,660
-12.0%
16
582
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,420
-21.1%
16
583
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,150
-1.3%
16†
584
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$47,310
+2.5%
16
585
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,400
+0.7%
16
586
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,800
+1.4%
16
587
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,570
+2.8%
16
588
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,380
+2.3%
16
589
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$60,860
-1.2%
16
590
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$60,800
-0.3%
15
591
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$38,730
+3.0%
15
592
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,510
-2.1%
15
593
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,300
+2.3%
15
594
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,280
-0.4%
15
595
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$53,060
+1.5%
15
596
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$57,890
-8.4%
15
597
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,760
-7.8%
15
598
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$49,360
+1.0%
15
599
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,360
+2.0%
15
600
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,180
+0.5%
15
601
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,890
-3.7%
15
602
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,290
-12.0%
15
603
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,160
-5.6%
15
604
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,280
-12.8%
15
605
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,930
+1.6%
15
606
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$45,980
+2.2%
15
607
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$58,790
-6.9%
15
608
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$37,880
-13.5%
15
609
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,780
+2.3%
15
610
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,250
-0.7%
15
611
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,050
-14.5%
15
612
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,810
-1.5%
15
613
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,810
-6.3%
15
614
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,720
+1.0%
15
615
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,890
-4.7%
15
616
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,650
-9.0%
15
617
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$57,800
-9.6%
15
618
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$48,280
+0.6%
15
619
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,350
+3.1%
15
620
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,440
-2.8%
15
621
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,680
-12.1%
15
622
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,050
+1.0%
15
623
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,650
+1.2%
15
624
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
+2.7%
14
625
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,900
-4.6%
14
626
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,730
-11.6%
14
627
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$53,550
-7.1%
14
628
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,500
-4.8%
14
629
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,140
-2.2%
14
630
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,440
-12.9%
14
631
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,600
-2.5%
14
632
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,100
-2.9%
14
633
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,970
-6.8%
14
634
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,480
-1.8%
14
635
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,020
+3.3%
14
636
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,060
+2.8%
14
637
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,740
-0.6%
14
638
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,000
-13.6%
14
639
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$34,280
-1.0%
14
640
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
$55,880
-1.1%
14
641
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,390
-8.9%
14
642
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,740
-10.2%
14
643
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,510
+3.6%
14
644
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,360
-14.6%
14
645
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,160
-4.3%
14
646
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,880
-10.5%
14
647
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,180
-2.3%
14
648
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,910
-1.6%
14
649
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,420
-6.8%
14
650
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,700
-8.7%
14
651
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$40,180
+2.3%
13
652
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,660
-15.9%
13
653
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,760
-8.1%
13
654
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,700
+2.3%
13
655
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,300
-0.4%
13
656
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$45,580
-13.0%
13
657
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,200
-3.8%
13
658
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$50,260
-17.2%
13
659
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,800
+0.2%
13
660
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,330
-13.2%
13
661
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,930
+2.3%
13
662
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,420
-36.1%
13
663
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,470
-0.5%
13
664
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$51,230
-10.5%
13
665
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,120
+0.3%
13
666
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,010
-4.7%
13
667
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,620
-6.2%
13
668
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$46,250
+0.6%
13
669
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,510
-9.5%
13
670
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,450
-8.3%
13
671
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$46,950
-0.9%
13
672
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,800
-4.7%
13
673
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,400
-8.3%
13
674
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$49,200
-3.9%
13
675
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$50,650
-12.4%
13
676
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,530
+0.6%
12
677
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,560
-1.8%
12
678
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,050
-13.6%
12
679
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,280
-4.9%
12
680
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$47,450
-4.5%
12
681
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$34,110
+1.2%
12
682
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,590
-4.4%
12
683
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,600
-2.3%
12
684
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,730
-5.9%
12
685
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,240
-16.1%
12
686
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,270
-6.7%
12
687
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$46,190
-5.5%
12
688
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,510
-5.5%
11
689
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$38,550
-5.6%
11
690
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,270
-1.7%
11
691
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,010
-4.7%
11
692
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$38,430
-0.1%
11
693
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,450
-6.6%
11
694
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$44,420
-2.8%
11
695
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$39,780
-10.8%
11
696
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$43,410
-3.4%
11
697
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,910
-15.2%
11
698
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$42,060
-22.1%
11
699
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$36,830
+0.6%
11
700
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,760
-3.3%
11
701
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,900
-2.7%
11
702
Models · No formal educational credential
$42,880
-0.5%
11
703
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$42,380
-21.2%
11
704
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,250
-0.1%
10
705
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,660
-1.6%
10
706
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,640
-13.6%
10
707
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
-6.3%
10
708
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$35,480
-5.0%
10
709
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,900
-1.3%
10
710
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,940
-2.6%
10
711
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,430
-9.4%
10
712
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,040
-5.0%
10
713
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,460
-11.7%
10
714
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,780
-0.7%
9
715
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$37,010
-6.4%
9
716
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$36,860
-13.5%
9
717
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$34,660
-5.4%
9
718
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,900
-0.6%
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