Best jobs in Paducah, KY

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

Search live jobs in Paducah, KY How we score
Wages here are local to Paducah, KY (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)
How Paducah, KY pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$124,200 vs $132,300 · -6.1%
−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
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
—†
+4.1%
—
600
100†
02
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$124,200
+40.1%
110
29,500
75
03
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
—
23,400
74†
04
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
—†
+28.5%
—
16,000
67†
05
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
—†
+5.4%
—
300
66†
06
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 53-2011
—†
+3.9%
—
11,700
65†
07
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
—†
+4.2%
—
400
61†
08
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$33,290
+17.0%
730
765,800
59
09
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
58†
10
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$79,920
+4.9%
1,720
189,100
57
11
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$378,880
+2.5%
80
9,600
56
12
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
—†
+1.2%
—
600
55†
13
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$27,640
+6.1%
1,160
904,300
55
14
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$28,390
-0.5%
1,800
555,800
52
15
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$75,470
+4.4%
1,440
308,700
52
16
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
52†
17
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$350,260
+3.2%
40
1,300
52
18
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$105,460
+23.2%
210
62,100
52
19
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
52†
20
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
—†
+2.7%
—
800
51†
21
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
—†
+6.1%
—
900
50†
22
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$124,990
+20.4%
60
12,000
46
23
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
—†
+3.3%
—
2,100
46†
24
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree · 13-2061
—†
+18.5%
—
5,700
45†
25
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
—†
+17.3%
—
27,400
45†
Showing top 25 of 700 scored occupations — show all 700show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
44†
27
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
—†
+19.2%
44†
28
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$28,550
-9.9%
44
29
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+6.4%
44†
30
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+20.0%
42†
31
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$33,120
+8.5%
42
32
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
41†
33
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
41†
34
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,300
+15.2%
41
35
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+16.7%
41†
36
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$99,260
+15.8%
40
37
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$31,200
+14.9%
40
38
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$58,720
+22.0%
40
39
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,460
+14.8%
40
40
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.9%
38†
41
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
37†
42
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
37†
43
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,100
+16.1%
37
44
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
37†
45
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
36†
46
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
36†
47
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$234,140
+2.7%
36
48
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
35†
49
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$58,240
+16.8%
35
50
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,110
+1.5%
34
51
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,360
+12.5%
34
52
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,990
+19.8%
34
53
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$29,280
-0.7%
34
54
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.6%
34†
55
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
34†
56
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
34†
57
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.6%
34†
58
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.9%
34†
59
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
34†
60
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
33†
61
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$94,250
+13.8%
33
62
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,930
+9.5%
33
63
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
33†
64
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
33†
65
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
33†
66
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
33†
67
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
33†
68
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
33†
69
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
33†
70
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$73,900
+15.0%
32
71
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
32†
72
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
32†
73
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
32†
74
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$47,550
+2.3%
32
75
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$91,740
+12.5%
32
76
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$46,850
+7.3%
31
77
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,270
+11.0%
31
78
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
31†
79
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,520
+4.0%
31
80
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
31†
81
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
31†
82
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,330
+10.9%
30
83
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
30†
84
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.9%
30†
85
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.2%
30†
86
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,460
-5.5%
30
87
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
30†
88
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$80,480
+13.0%
30
89
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
29†
90
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
29†
91
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
29†
92
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,340
+4.2%
29
93
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
29†
94
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,720
+7.3%
29
95
Sociologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.6%
29†
96
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
29†
97
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$76,100
+12.1%
29
98
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
29†
99
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$96,080
+8.8%
28
100
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
28†
101
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
28†
102
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,210
+6.0%
28
103
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
28†
104
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
28†
105
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$97,660
+8.7%
28
106
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,660
+4.7%
28
107
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
28†
108
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
28†
109
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
28†
110
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
28†
111
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
28†
112
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
28†
113
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,260
+10.8%
27
114
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$94,060
+9.1%
27
115
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
27†
116
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,810
+4.6%
27
117
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
27†
118
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,860
+2.3%
27
119
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$148,710
+4.3%
27
120
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$94,550
+8.7%
27
121
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
27†
122
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
27†
123
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
27†
124
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
26†
125
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
26†
126
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
26†
127
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,290
-6.7%
26
128
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
26†
129
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$143,940
+3.8%
26
130
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,120
+4.5%
26
131
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,840
+5.3%
26
132
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,920
+3.8%
26
133
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
26†
134
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$79,340
+10.0%
26
135
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,090
+5.6%
26
136
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
26†
137
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
25†
138
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.5%
25†
139
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
25†
140
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$33,450
+2.0%
25
141
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
25†
142
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
25†
143
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
25†
144
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
25†
145
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
25†
146
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$109,890
+6.1%
25
147
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
25†
148
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
25†
149
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$73,650
+4.6%
25
150
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.3%
24†
151
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
—†
+9.7%
24†
152
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
24†
153
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$72,480
+9.6%
24
154
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$95,940
+7.2%
24
155
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
24†
156
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,350
+10.4%
24
157
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$117,840
+4.6%
24
158
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
24†
159
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,200
+12.1%
24
160
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
23†
161
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
23†
162
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
23†
163
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
23†
164
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,500
+6.2%
23
165
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,000
+3.6%
23
166
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
23†
167
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
23†
168
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$78,660
+7.7%
23
169
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
23†
170
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
23†
171
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+9.1%
23†
172
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
23†
173
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
23†
174
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
23†
175
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,950
+5.0%
23
176
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$79,610
+7.0%
22
177
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
22†
178
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,960
+4.1%
22
179
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,720
+6.7%
22
180
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$46,310
-5.8%
22
181
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$97,470
+4.5%
22
182
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
22†
183
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
22†
184
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.5%
22†
185
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,610
+8.1%
21
186
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
21†
187
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.7%
21†
188
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
21†
189
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
21†
190
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,510
+6.6%
21
191
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
21†
192
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
21†
193
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
21†
194
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
21†
195
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,700
+4.5%
21
196
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
21†
197
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,820
+3.8%
21
198
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,200
+8.8%
21
199
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
21†
200
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
21†
201
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,030
+1.2%
21
202
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,050
+10.0%
21
203
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
21†
204
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
20†
205
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
20†
206
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.9%
20†
207
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
20†
208
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$113,380
+1.9%
20
209
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
20†
210
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
20†
211
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
20†
212
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
20†
213
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,750
+6.4%
20
214
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
20†
215
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,410
-5.0%
20
216
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,020
+3.1%
20
217
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,780
+3.1%
20
218
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$71,250
+6.4%
20
219
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,140
+6.4%
20
220
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,510
-0.3%
20
221
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
20†
222
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
20†
223
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
20†
224
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$59,990
+5.8%
20
225
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
20†
226
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
20†
227
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,340
+0.3%
19
228
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
19†
229
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
19†
230
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,750
+6.4%
19
231
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
19†
232
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,060
+2.6%
19
233
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
19†
234
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
19†
235
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
19†
236
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,260
+4.2%
19
237
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.7%
19†
238
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
19†
239
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
19†
240
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
19†
241
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,200
+4.3%
19
242
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,120
+3.7%
19
243
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.0%
19†
244
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
19†
245
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
18†
246
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
18†
247
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
18†
248
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
18†
249
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
18†
250
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
18†
251
Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.9%
18†
252
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,900
+2.4%
18
253
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
18†
254
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
18†
255
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.3%
18†
256
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
18†
257
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,820
-1.6%
18
258
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.4%
18†
259
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$26,350
+5.9%
18
260
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.6%
18†
261
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$35,310
+2.0%
18
262
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
18†
263
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,930
+7.1%
18
264
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
18†
265
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
18†
266
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
18†
267
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,980
+5.8%
18
268
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
18†
269
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
18†
270
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
18†
271
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
18†
272
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
18†
273
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
18†
274
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
18†
275
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.2%
18†
276
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,430
+6.4%
18
277
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
18†
278
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,030
-2.0%
18
279
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
18†
280
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
18†
281
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
17†
282
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
17†
283
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
17†
284
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
285
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$31,200
+0.4%
17
286
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$74,570
+3.0%
17
287
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
17†
288
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,720
+7.1%
17
289
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
17†
290
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
17†
291
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
17†
292
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
17†
293
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,120
+3.6%
17
294
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.8%
17†
295
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$27,030
+6.3%
17
296
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,560
+2.2%
17
297
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
17†
298
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
17†
299
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,730
+3.1%
17
300
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
17†
301
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
17†
302
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
17†
303
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
17†
304
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$57,280
+3.4%
17
305
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,210
-3.4%
17
306
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
17†
307
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
17†
308
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
16†
309
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
16†
310
Bakers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.6%
16†
311
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
16†
312
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,270
+3.7%
16
313
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
16†
314
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$92,460
+1.9%
16
315
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$43,110
+6.4%
16
316
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
16†
317
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
16†
318
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.4%
16†
319
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
16†
320
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
16†
321
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
16†
322
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
16†
323
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
16†
324
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.8%
16†
325
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
16†
326
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
16†
327
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
16†
328
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
16†
329
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
16†
330
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$69,780
+3.0%
16
331
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$98,130
-1.5%
16
332
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
16†
333
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$28,010
+4.1%
16
334
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
16†
335
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
16†
336
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
16†
337
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
16†
338
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
16†
339
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
16†
340
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
16†
341
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
16†
342
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,020
+2.4%
16
343
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$64,350
+3.5%
16
344
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,980
+5.0%
15
345
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
15†
346
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
15†
347
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
15†
348
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,570
+4.5%
15
349
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$33,170
+6.7%
15
350
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
15†
351
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
15†
352
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$54,800
+3.3%
15
353
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
15†
354
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
15†
355
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
15†
356
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,740
+2.9%
15
357
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
15†
358
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
15†
359
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$50,500
+4.8%
15
360
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
15†
361
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
15†
362
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
15†
363
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
15†
364
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
15†
365
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
366
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
15†
367
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
15†
368
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,500
+5.6%
15
369
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
15†
370
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$29,970
-1.5%
15
371
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,540
-1.6%
15
372
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
15†
373
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,220
+3.3%
15
374
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
15†
375
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
15†
376
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
15†
377
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
15†
378
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
15†
379
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
15†
380
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
14†
381
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
14†
382
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
14†
383
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
14†
384
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
14†
385
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
14†
386
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
14†
387
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
14†
388
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
14†
389
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
14†
390
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
14†
391
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
14†
392
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
14†
393
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
14†
394
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
14†
395
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
14†
396
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,140
+5.1%
14
397
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
14†
398
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
14†
399
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
14†
400
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$28,350
+5.6%
14
401
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
402
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,750
+5.4%
14
403
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
14†
404
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
14†
405
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
14†
406
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
14†
407
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
408
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,180
+4.5%
14
409
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,610
-7.7%
14
410
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,470
-2.0%
14
411
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
14†
412
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
14†
413
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
14†
414
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
13†
415
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$59,730
+1.7%
13
416
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
—†
+1.3%
13†
417
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
13†
418
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
13†
419
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
13†
420
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$33,290
+3.9%
13
421
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,070
+3.0%
13
422
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
13†
423
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
13†
424
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
13†
425
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
13†
426
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$52,170
+1.8%
13
427
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,540
+3.6%
13
428
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
13†
429
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
13†
430
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
431
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
13†
432
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
13†
433
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$77,170
+0.7%
13
434
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.4%
13†
435
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
13†
436
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$82,610
-4.2%
13
437
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
13†
438
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,840
+3.7%
13
439
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$45,390
+3.8%
13
440
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.3%
13†
441
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
13†
442
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
13†
443
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
13†
444
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.1%
13†
445
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
13†
446
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
13†
447
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
13†
448
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
13†
449
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
13†
450
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$60,080
+1.7%
13
451
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
13†
452
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
12†
453
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
12†
454
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
12†
455
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+1.4%
12†
456
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
12†
457
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
12†
458
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
12†
459
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,380
+4.1%
12
460
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
12†
461
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.4%
12†
462
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
12†
463
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
12†
464
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,370
+0.4%
12
465
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$41,130
+4.0%
12
466
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
12†
467
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
12†
468
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
12†
469
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
12†
470
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,080
+3.0%
12
471
Roof Bolters, Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-34.2%
12†
472
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
12†
473
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
12†
474
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$62,900
+1.7%
12
475
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
476
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
12†
477
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$20,800
+6.0%
12
478
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+0.6%
12†
479
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,130
0.0%
12
480
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
12†
481
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$57,570
-3.7%
12
482
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
12†
483
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$78,690
-4.2%
12
484
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
485
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$35,920
+3.1%
12
486
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
12†
487
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$35,940
+3.2%
12
488
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
12†
489
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$56,330
+2.1%
12
490
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,360
-0.8%
12
491
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
12†
492
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
12†
493
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
12†
494
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
11†
495
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
11†
496
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.7%
11†
497
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
11†
498
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
11†
499
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,420
+2.5%
11
500
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,890
-0.1%
11
501
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
11†
502
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
11†
503
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
11†
504
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,380
+3.2%
11
505
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
11†
506
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
11†
507
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
11†
508
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,850
0.0%
11
509
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
11†
510
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
11†
511
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
11†
512
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
11†
513
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
11†
514
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,150
+3.0%
11
515
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,090
+3.7%
11
516
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,880
-3.5%
11
517
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
11†
518
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
11†
519
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$59,110
+0.2%
11
520
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
11†
521
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
11†
522
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
11†
523
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$73,780
-0.1%
11
524
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$53,320
+1.8%
11
525
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
11†
526
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,300
0.0%
11
527
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
11†
528
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,890
-1.6%
11
529
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
11†
530
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,240
-4.2%
11
531
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
11†
532
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
11†
533
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
11†
534
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
11†
535
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
11†
536
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
10†
537
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,250
-3.1%
10
538
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
10†
539
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
10†
540
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
10†
541
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$39,460
+1.1%
10
542
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
10†
543
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
10†
544
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
10†
545
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,600
+1.6%
10
546
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
10†
547
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
10†
548
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
10†
549
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,210
+2.9%
10
550
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,400
0.0%
10
551
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
10†
552
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
10†
553
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
10†
554
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.1%
10†
555
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
10†
556
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
10†
557
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
10†
558
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
10†
559
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,530
-1.6%
10
560
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
10†
561
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$26,440
-1.5%
10
562
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
10†
563
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
10†
564
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,780
-0.4%
10
565
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
9†
566
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
9†
567
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,600
-1.8%
9
568
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
9†
569
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
9†
570
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
9†
571
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
9†
572
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$29,520
+0.2%
9
573
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
9†
574
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,750
+0.2%
9
575
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
9†
576
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$59,410
-1.6%
9
577
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
9†
578
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$60,250
-3.5%
9
579
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$59,140
-3.4%
9
580
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
9†
581
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$38,520
+1.5%
9
582
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
-0.9%
9
583
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$48,460
+0.9%
9
584
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
9†
585
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
9†
586
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$59,040
-1.9%
9
587
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,670
-12.9%
9
588
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,800
-2.9%
9
589
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,220
-16.7%
9
590
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,580
+0.7%
9
591
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,350
-6.8%
9
592
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
9†
593
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
—†
-7.1%
9†
594
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,160
-6.5%
9
595
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
9†
596
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
9†
597
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
9†
598
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.7%
9†
599
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
9†
600
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.2%
9†
601
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
8†
602
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
8†
603
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
8†
604
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
8†
605
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
8†
606
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
8†
607
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,150
-10.5%
8
608
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
8†
609
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
8†
610
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
8†
611
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.5%
8†
612
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$49,110
-1.8%
8
613
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.0%
8†
614
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
8†
615
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
8†
616
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
8†
617
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
8†
618
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
619
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
8†
620
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
8†
621
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
8†
622
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$47,810
-0.9%
8
623
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$32,830
-5.4%
8
624
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
8†
625
Tutors · Some college, no degree
—†
+0.6%
8†
626
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
8†
627
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
8†
628
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
—†
-12.4%
8†
629
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
8†
630
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.9%
8†
631
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,890
-8.1%
8
632
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
8†
633
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,590
-2.3%
8
634
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
8†
635
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
8†
636
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
7†
637
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
7†
638
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
7†
639
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
7†
640
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
7†
641
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.3%
7†
642
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
7†
643
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
7†
644
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
7†
645
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.6%
7†
646
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
7†
647
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
7†
648
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
7†
649
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
7†
650
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
7†
651
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
7†
652
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
7†
653
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
7†
654
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,120
-7.8%
7
655
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,470
-12.1%
7
656
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
7†
657
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
7†
658
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
7†
659
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
7†
660
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
7†
661
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,910
-5.8%
7
662
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
7†
663
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
7†
664
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
7†
665
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
6†
666
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
6†
667
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
6†
668
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.4%
6†
669
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
6†
670
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
6†
671
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
6†
672
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
6†
673
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
6†
674
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-6.8%
6†
675
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
6†
676
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
6†
677
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
6†
678
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$23,730
+1.2%
6
679
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
6†
680
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
6†
681
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
6†
682
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
6†
683
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.7%
6†
684
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
6†
685
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
6†
686
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
6†
687
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.0%
6†
688
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
6†
689
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,500
-25.9%
6
690
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
6†
691
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
6†
692
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$33,190
-1.0%
6
693
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.4%
6†
694
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
6†
695
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
5†
696
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
5†
697
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
5†
698
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
5†
699
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
5†
700
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
5†
Live jobs in Paducah, KY
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