Best jobs in Phoenix, AZ

The best-scoring occupations in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Phoenix, AZ How we score
Wages here are local to Phoenix, AZ (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 Phoenix, AZ pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$558,970 vs $358,550 · +55.9%
$525,930 vs $420,860 · +25.0%
$410,100 vs $414,010 · -0.9%
$36,930 vs $35,800 · +3.2%
$136,270 vs $132,300 · +3.0%
−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
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$558,970
+4.1%
—
400
100†
02
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$525,930
+2.7%
—
800
92†
03
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
—†
+49.9%
—
2,300
82†
04
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$410,100
+3.9%
—
600
75†
05
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$36,930
+17.0%
57,940
765,800
67
06
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$136,270
+40.1%
5,450
29,500
67
07
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$369,720
+1.2%
—
600
64†
08
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$98,610
+4.4%
81,520
308,700
62
09
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$409,610
+5.4%
70
300
61
10
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1022
—†
+4.1%
—
200
60†
11
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$34,540
+6.1%
54,900
904,300
56
12
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$114,540
+33.5%
3,480
23,400
55
13
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$51,200
+42.1%
1,000
4,100
55
14
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$349,470
+4.2%
220
400
52
15
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$131,750
+15.8%
29,380
115,200
52
16
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$130,360
+28.5%
2,590
16,000
51
17
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
$341,680
+2.7%
2,050
3,300
50
18
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$130,070
+23.2%
8,370
62,100
49
19
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
—
400
48†
20
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$35,960
-0.5%
69,060
555,800
48
21
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$100,830
+4.9%
53,700
189,100
48
22
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$169,720
+15.2%
11,510
55,600
47
23
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$301,270
+2.5%
5,210
9,600
46
24
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent · 43-4051
$46,410
-5.5%
68,930
341,700
45
25
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
$164,460
+19.7%
160
3,200
45
Showing top 25 of 711 scored occupations — show all 711show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$37,730
+8.5%
44
27
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$145,940
+14.8%
44
28
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$138,570
+21.8%
43
29
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$134,650
+20.4%
43
30
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$260,330
+6.1%
42
31
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$237,200
+8.6%
42
32
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$44,950
+1.5%
42
33
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree
$272,330
+4.4%
42
34
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$259,320
+3.3%
40
35
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$34,920
-9.9%
38
36
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$39,170
+14.9%
37
37
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$228,040
+3.9%
36
38
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$79,190
+21.5%
36
39
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$64,720
+22.0%
35
40
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$161,710
+5.1%
35†
41
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$47,530
-0.7%
34
42
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,660
+17.3%
34
43
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$161,060
+9.6%
33
44
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
$244,170
+0.3%
33
45
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$131,990
+11.9%
33
46
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$233,950
+0.8%
33
47
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$80,490
+18.5%
33
48
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$66,020
+16.8%
33
49
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$76,080
+19.2%
33
50
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,550
+20.0%
32
51
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$167,010
+7.3%
32
52
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$194,180
+4.1%
32
53
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$79,370
+16.7%
32
54
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$98,040
+15.0%
32
55
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,770
+4.0%
32
56
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
32†
57
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$148,320
+4.7%
32
58
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$156,100
+8.7%
31
59
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
31†
60
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$94,900
+8.8%
31
61
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,850
+16.1%
31
62
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$105,060
+13.8%
31
63
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$46,910
+7.3%
31
64
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$118,350
+8.7%
31
65
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+14.6%
31†
66
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$109,020
+11.0%
30
67
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,830
+12.5%
30
68
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,830
+19.8%
30
69
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$100,780
+5.6%
30
70
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,740
+16.8%
30
71
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$102,810
+13.0%
29
72
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$169,310
+3.8%
29
73
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$142,090
+3.5%
29†
74
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$103,770
+8.7%
29
75
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,210
+9.5%
29
76
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$115,570
+11.2%
29
77
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$80,820
+4.6%
29
78
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$61,850
+12.6%
28†
79
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,680
-6.7%
28
80
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,220
+10.9%
28
81
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$135,390
+4.5%
28
82
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,580
+6.6%
28
83
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$135,670
+4.1%
28
84
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$103,680
+9.6%
28
85
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$89,480
+12.5%
28
86
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$67,260
+16.2%
28
87
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,080
+15.4%
27
88
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$144,490
+4.6%
27
89
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$145,610
+5.0%
27
90
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$36,280
+2.0%
27
91
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$66,710
+10.8%
27
92
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$100,740
+10.0%
27
93
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.5%
27†
94
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$110,590
+8.2%
26
95
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,930
+3.8%
26
96
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,840
+5.3%
26
97
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,980
+9.1%
26
98
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,640
+6.2%
26
99
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$79,760
+12.1%
26
100
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$138,900
+4.3%
26
101
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,390
+8.7%
25
102
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$129,540
+6.2%
25
103
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,910
+3.1%
25
104
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$130,470
+6.1%
25
105
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
25†
106
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$141,230
+5.2%
25
107
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$115,960
+8.0%
25
108
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,590
+6.7%
25
109
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,110
+9.5%
25
110
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$135,050
+5.5%
25
111
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,500
+12.8%
25
112
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,530
+8.1%
25†
113
Astronomers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
25†
114
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,770
+7.3%
25†
115
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
24†
116
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$102,710
+9.3%
24
117
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$127,900
+5.8%
24
118
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$63,060
+12.9%
24
119
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$67,350
+13.3%
24
120
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,300
+11.9%
24
121
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,940
+10.9%
24
122
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
24†
123
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$105,240
+8.6%
24
124
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,540
+8.1%
24
125
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$51,230
+14.7%
24
126
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$65,220
+12.8%
24
127
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$137,650
+4.3%
24
128
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$102,520
+7.0%
24
129
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$124,990
+5.7%
23
130
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,100
+6.0%
23
131
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,160
+7.2%
23
132
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,790
+7.3%
23
133
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$161,220
+1.2%
23
134
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$91,160
+9.5%
23
135
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$140,170
+3.1%
23
136
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,470
-0.3%
23
137
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
23†
138
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,030
+12.1%
23
139
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$104,940
+7.0%
23
140
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
23†
141
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
22†
142
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$118,590
+5.0%
22
143
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,500
+4.0%
22
144
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,160
+3.7%
22
145
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$56,690
+12.6%
22
146
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$102,860
+4.6%
22
147
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,170
+8.1%
22
148
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,710
+6.1%
22
149
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$76,820
+5.8%
22
150
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$94,700
+5.7%
22
151
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$101,990
+6.5%
22
152
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$63,750
+11.5%
22
153
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$97,940
+7.1%
22
154
Statisticians · Master's degree
$85,860
+8.5%
21
155
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,760
+11.0%
21
156
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,780
+9.2%
21
157
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
21†
158
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$61,710
+11.1%
21
159
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$84,190
+3.0%
21
160
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$44,740
+9.5%
21†
161
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$124,260
+3.7%
21
162
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,800
-1.6%
21
163
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,750
+10.4%
21
164
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$137,250
+2.1%
21
165
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$117,790
+4.2%
21
166
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,330
+11.4%
21
167
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,960
+1.9%
21
168
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$77,780
+3.3%
21
169
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,320
+4.5%
21
170
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$105,770
+5.1%
21
171
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$46,940
+5.9%
21
172
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$90,330
+5.0%
20
173
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$114,010
+4.4%
20
174
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$39,140
+3.6%
20
175
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
20†
176
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,410
+4.7%
20†
177
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$103,280
+1.7%
20†
178
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,550
+11.3%
20
179
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$102,130
+2.0%
20†
180
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,210
+1.8%
20
181
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,690
+8.2%
20
182
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,440
+11.5%
20
183
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,180
+2.2%
20
184
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,640
+8.8%
20
185
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$66,210
+9.5%
20
186
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,050
+3.1%
20
187
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,790
+0.3%
20
188
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,290
+0.4%
20
189
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$114,520
+2.9%
20
190
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$101,030
+1.9%
20
191
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$94,820
+4.3%
20
192
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$102,230
+3.8%
20
193
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$76,500
+7.7%
19
194
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$88,820
+6.4%
19
195
Curators · Master's degree
$84,150
+7.0%
19
196
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$79,200
+6.4%
19
197
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$76,230
+7.5%
19
198
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,760
+6.4%
19
199
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,290
+2.3%
19
200
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,000
+3.1%
19
201
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$67,090
+7.7%
19
202
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,420
+6.6%
19
203
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$103,900
+3.9%
19
204
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,600
+4.2%
19
205
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$53,500
+10.1%
19
206
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,750
+4.5%
19
207
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$107,470
+3.4%
19
208
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$46,340
+9.7%
19
209
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,180
+6.4%
19
210
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,320
+10.0%
19
211
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$36,960
+6.3%
19
212
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
19†
213
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$103,010
+3.4%
19
214
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,870
+8.5%
19
215
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
19†
216
Models · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.5%
19†
217
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$56,880
+6.0%
18†
218
Economists · Master's degree
$125,160
+1.2%
18
219
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$113,440
+2.5%
18
220
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,090
+4.2%
18
221
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,400
+7.1%
18
222
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,990
+3.7%
18
223
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,390
+9.1%
18
224
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$51,980
-5.8%
18
225
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,010
+0.2%
18
226
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,110
-0.1%
18
227
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,760
+6.4%
18
228
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$110,600
+2.6%
18
229
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,600
+5.7%
18
230
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
18†
231
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$74,240
+3.0%
18
232
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,900
+6.4%
18†
233
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
18†
234
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
18†
235
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,570
+3.7%
18
236
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,180
-2.0%
18
237
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,440
+5.8%
18
238
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$58,560
+6.4%
18
239
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$94,470
+3.9%
17
240
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,260
+3.3%
17†
241
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
17†
242
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$110,100
+2.2%
17
243
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$123,750
+0.6%
17
244
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$82,510
+5.4%
17
245
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$76,720
+5.3%
17
246
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$70,490
+4.8%
17
247
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,240
+8.5%
17
248
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,290
+3.6%
17
249
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,000
+5.3%
17
250
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,750
+4.3%
17†
251
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,540
+3.6%
17
252
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$100,130
+3.0%
17
253
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$108,770
+1.9%
17
254
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$102,280
+2.1%
17
255
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,610
+4.0%
17
256
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,420
+4.2%
17
257
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$123,240
-0.7%
17
258
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$80,600
+4.4%
17
259
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,080
+2.6%
17
260
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,710
+8.7%
17
261
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,050
+4.5%
17
262
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$36,450
-1.5%
16
263
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$78,060
+4.9%
16
264
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,230
+6.4%
16
265
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$114,290
+0.7%
16
266
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$79,500
+4.4%
16
267
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,810
+5.2%
16
268
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,570
-1.6%
16
269
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
16†
270
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
16†
271
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$72,740
+4.9%
16
272
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$82,150
+4.3%
16
273
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,810
+1.2%
16
274
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$36,160
+0.4%
16
275
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,450
+7.1%
16
276
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
16†
277
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$62,310
-3.7%
16
278
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,810
+5.6%
16
279
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,400
+6.0%
16
280
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,340
0.0%
16
281
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
16†
282
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,990
-5.0%
16
283
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$64,420
+5.5%
16
284
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,350
+7.6%
16
285
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,260
+2.0%
16
286
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$92,920
+2.5%
16
287
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$91,110
-6.0%
15†
288
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$99,290
-1.5%
15
289
Political Scientists · Master's degree
$114,320
-3.1%
15
290
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,100
+8.2%
15
291
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,180
+6.7%
15
292
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,060
+5.2%
15
293
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,910
+4.1%
15
294
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,600
+3.7%
15
295
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$61,380
+4.8%
15
296
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$37,520
+6.7%
15
297
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
15†
298
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,190
+4.1%
15
299
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
15†
300
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,440
+3.1%
15
301
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,380
+6.7%
15
302
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$85,760
+3.0%
15
303
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,800
+6.0%
15
304
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$96,670
+1.6%
15
305
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
15†
306
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$93,730
-4.2%
15
307
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,840
-7.7%
15
308
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,430
+3.6%
15
309
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$92,340
+2.1%
15
310
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$110,310
-3.5%
15
311
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$81,750
+3.2%
15
312
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
15†
313
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
15†
314
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$60,520
+3.5%
15
315
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,540
+4.4%
15
316
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,550
+6.9%
15
317
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,000
+3.4%
15
318
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$47,760
+5.9%
15
319
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$77,670
+3.5%
15
320
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,780
+3.4%
15
321
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,580
+3.8%
15
322
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,450
+4.5%
15
323
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$80,440
+3.2%
15
324
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$61,850
+1.7%
15
325
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$95,780
+1.2%
15
326
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$104,280
-0.7%
15
327
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
15†
328
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$65,310
+4.1%
14
329
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$65,570
+4.3%
14
330
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$46,390
+4.6%
14†
331
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,370
-5.1%
14
332
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,980
+4.5%
14
333
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$44,760
+3.2%
14
334
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,260
+5.6%
14
335
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,890
+3.1%
14
336
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,990
+6.3%
14
337
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$48,770
+1.1%
14
338
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$69,880
+4.1%
14
339
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$36,500
+4.1%
14
340
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,460
+6.6%
14
341
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,520
+7.0%
14
342
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$64,290
+4.4%
14
343
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,860
-0.7%
14
344
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,020
+4.3%
14
345
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$36,600
+7.7%
14
346
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,080
+6.2%
14
347
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$62,150
+3.9%
14
348
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$93,640
+0.7%
14
349
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$43,860
+4.5%
14†
350
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,350
+2.2%
14
351
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,140
+4.6%
14
352
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,540
+3.4%
14†
353
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$50,150
+3.4%
14
354
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,580
-3.4%
14
355
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$37,800
+5.6%
14
356
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,520
+2.1%
14
357
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,540
+2.2%
14
358
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,580
+3.0%
14
359
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$97,070
-0.1%
13
360
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,260
+1.8%
13
361
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,400
+5.0%
13
362
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,330
+2.4%
13
363
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$70,300
+3.4%
13
364
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$98,520
-1.7%
13
365
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$50,070
+5.5%
13
366
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$48,550
+5.5%
13
367
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,680
+3.3%
13†
368
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,250
+5.7%
13
369
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
13†
370
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,010
-1.6%
13
371
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$48,860
+3.8%
13
372
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,830
+5.8%
13
373
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,700
+5.4%
13
374
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$62,530
+1.7%
13
375
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,430
-0.2%
13
376
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
13†
377
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$62,320
+4.1%
13
378
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$59,260
+1.8%
13
379
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
13†
380
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$68,330
+3.0%
13
381
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,240
+4.6%
13
382
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
13†
383
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,190
+3.7%
13
384
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$61,050
+4.0%
13
385
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$55,380
+4.6%
13
386
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
13†
387
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,550
+3.5%
13†
388
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,790
+3.7%
13
389
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,340
+5.1%
13†
390
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,200
+6.4%
13
391
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$95,060
-1.8%
13
392
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$57,140
+2.1%
13†
393
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$33,660
+3.4%
13
394
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,600
+5.7%
13
395
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,940
+2.5%
13
396
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,870
+4.5%
13
397
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,690
+4.9%
13
398
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$52,270
+4.2%
13
399
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$65,340
+1.3%
13
400
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$77,590
-4.2%
13
401
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$84,810
+1.0%
13
402
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$63,010
+3.7%
13
403
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,960
+5.5%
13
404
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$49,810
+3.1%
13
405
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,310
+3.6%
13
406
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,570
+6.4%
13
407
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,840
0.0%
13
408
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,910
+1.6%
13
409
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$61,810
+3.2%
13
410
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,500
+5.1%
13
411
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,620
+1.2%
13
412
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,710
+3.5%
13
413
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$61,280
+3.5%
13
414
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$35,620
+3.9%
13
415
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$83,480
+0.9%
13
416
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$72,600
+1.8%
13
417
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,660
+4.9%
12
418
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,230
+2.3%
12
419
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$58,870
+3.6%
12
420
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$45,330
+5.3%
12
421
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,170
+3.3%
12
422
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,280
-7.8%
12
423
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,110
+5.1%
12
424
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,620
+0.2%
12
425
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,230
+2.4%
12
426
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
12†
427
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,690
+2.3%
12
428
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,440
+5.9%
12
429
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,580
+2.0%
12
430
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,710
+0.6%
12
431
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$62,610
+3.3%
12
432
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$90,000
-0.1%
12
433
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,230
+2.1%
12
434
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$45,030
+5.4%
12
435
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$80,930
+1.1%
12
436
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.3%
12†
437
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,000
0.0%
12
438
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,390
+3.2%
12
439
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$58,240
+3.5%
12
440
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,330
-2.0%
12
441
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,110
-1.8%
12
442
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,770
+4.5%
12
443
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$59,090
+2.1%
12
444
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$77,740
-2.6%
12
445
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$71,230
+1.7%
12
446
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,560
+3.7%
12
447
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,230
+2.0%
12
448
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$49,700
+4.1%
12
449
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$51,250
+3.8%
12
450
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$47,840
+4.4%
12
451
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
12†
452
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,700
+2.7%
12
453
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,650
-0.8%
12
454
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,890
+3.5%
12
455
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$46,860
+3.1%
12
456
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,230
+1.7%
12
457
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,300
-3.2%
12
458
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,700
+2.3%
12
459
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$59,500
+1.1%
12†
460
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,250
+0.7%
12
461
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,120
+1.7%
12
462
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,730
+2.6%
12
463
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
12†
464
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$48,400
+4.3%
12
465
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,750
+2.9%
12
466
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,060
+2.4%
11
467
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,860
+3.7%
11
468
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,560
+2.1%
11
469
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$54,110
+3.3%
11
470
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,700
+3.0%
11
471
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,470
+3.2%
11
472
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$77,020
-4.4%
11
473
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$40,120
+2.0%
11
474
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,690
+3.2%
11
475
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$81,640
-2.8%
11
476
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$71,230
+0.7%
11
477
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,440
+3.7%
11
478
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$71,080
+1.2%
11
479
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,740
+2.5%
11
480
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,850
+1.6%
11
481
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,940
+2.5%
11
482
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,850
-14.5%
11
483
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$67,970
+1.6%
11
484
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,830
+3.9%
11
485
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,860
+3.8%
11
486
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
487
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,230
+2.4%
11
488
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$60,170
+2.5%
11
489
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$61,070
+1.7%
11
490
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
11†
491
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,800
+2.8%
11
492
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
11†
493
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,630
-0.7%
11†
494
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$45,750
+4.0%
11
495
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$63,680
-1.2%
11†
496
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,110
+3.0%
11
497
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$46,300
+2.1%
11†
498
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.4%
11†
499
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$64,250
-3.5%
11
500
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,340
+3.8%
11
501
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,190
-2.8%
11
502
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,150
+3.3%
11
503
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$35,080
-1.5%
11
504
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
11†
505
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,800
+3.3%
11
506
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,580
0.0%
11
507
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,690
+3.0%
11
508
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,680
+1.6%
11
509
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,110
-0.8%
11
510
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
11†
511
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
11†
512
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
11†
513
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,770
+2.5%
11
514
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,100
+3.2%
11
515
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,060
+3.6%
11
516
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$63,000
+1.0%
11
517
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
11†
518
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$67,020
+1.2%
10
519
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,810
+4.7%
10
520
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,530
+2.9%
10
521
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,620
-3.7%
10
522
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,420
+1.4%
10
523
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$74,630
-1.8%
10
524
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,270
0.0%
10
525
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$37,530
+3.6%
10
526
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$42,320
+3.8%
10
527
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,200
-9.0%
10
528
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,380
-0.4%
10
529
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$41,590
+1.6%
10
530
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$35,780
+0.2%
10
531
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,760
-2.9%
10
532
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$59,190
+1.5%
10
533
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,800
+2.2%
10
534
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$59,210
-5.2%
10†
535
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,660
-6.5%
10
536
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,250
0.0%
10
537
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,080
-15.1%
10†
538
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$64,970
+0.6%
10
539
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$60,400
+1.4%
10
540
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,890
+0.6%
10
541
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$33,190
-13.5%
10
542
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,990
+2.6%
10
543
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,200
-4.2%
10
544
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,230
-0.2%
10
545
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,880
+2.5%
10
546
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,260
+3.0%
10
547
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
10†
548
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$70,320
-6.9%
10
549
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,100
+3.0%
10
550
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$50,070
+1.7%
10
551
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$64,490
-1.6%
10
552
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,220
-2.8%
10
553
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$63,250
+0.6%
10
554
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,060
+2.3%
10
555
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$43,330
+3.1%
10
556
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$68,710
-5.6%
10
557
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,330
+2.0%
9
558
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,740
+2.5%
9
559
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$61,640
+0.6%
9
560
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$67,600
-6.5%
9
561
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$68,970
-1.2%
9
562
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,380
+3.3%
9
563
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,500
+3.6%
9
564
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,990
+1.7%
9
565
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,990
-5.8%
9
566
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,920
-6.0%
9
567
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,580
-11.2%
9
568
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,760
+0.2%
9
569
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
9†
570
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
9†
571
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,470
-6.4%
9
572
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,740
-10.5%
9
573
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,840
-5.4%
9
574
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,360
-1.7%
9
575
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$56,920
-1.6%
9
576
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,690
-3.2%
9
577
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$50,180
-5.6%
9†
578
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,970
-2.3%
9
579
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,790
+2.3%
9
580
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$50,610
+1.5%
9
581
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$58,930
-1.8%
9
582
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$46,280
+2.3%
9
583
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$52,820
+1.5%
9
584
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,440
+2.0%
9
585
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
9†
586
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,580
-0.4%
9
587
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$48,820
+1.4%
9
588
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,610
-3.5%
9
589
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,970
+1.3%
9
590
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,280
-0.9%
9
591
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,990
-9.5%
9
592
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
—†
-12.4%
9†
593
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,420
-3.1%
9
594
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$63,010
-4.1%
9
595
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$62,360
-1.9%
9
596
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$62,600
-13.7%
9
597
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$47,460
+0.9%
9
598
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$60,430
+0.1%
9
599
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,010
+2.8%
9
600
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,160
-2.9%
9
601
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,430
+0.7%
9
602
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,370
-10.8%
8
603
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,970
-4.3%
8
604
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$54,330
-8.4%
8
605
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
8†
606
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,530
+1.0%
8
607
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$46,040
+1.0%
8
608
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$43,880
+0.6%
8
609
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.7%
8†
610
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,350
-16.7%
8
611
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
8†
612
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
8†
613
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,290
-2.5%
8†
614
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,210
+2.3%
8
615
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,690
+1.0%
8
616
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,960
+1.2%
8
617
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,380
0.0%
8
618
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,040
-12.9%
8
619
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$39,200
+2.3%
8
620
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,940
+2.3%
8
621
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,400
-7.8%
8
622
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$57,830
-2.5%
8
623
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,130
-2.8%
8
624
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,970
+1.8%
8
625
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,530
-0.2%
8
626
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
8†
627
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$32,510
+1.2%
8
628
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,220
+0.6%
8
629
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,850
-13.6%
8
630
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$52,030
-0.9%
8
631
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,680
-10.7%
8
632
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$43,420
-4.5%
7†
633
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$50,140
-7.1%
7
634
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,000
-11.6%
7
635
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,160
-25.9%
7
636
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,550
+0.5%
7
637
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,160
-6.3%
7
638
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,500
-6.8%
7
639
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$35,250
-3.3%
7
640
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,240
+1.0%
7
641
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
7†
642
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,050
-3.8%
7
643
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
7†
644
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,580
+0.2%
7
645
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$48,920
-17.2%
7
646
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,260
-4.7%
7
647
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$48,630
-2.5%
7
648
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,430
-12.8%
7
649
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,640
-12.1%
7
650
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,970
-8.7%
7
651
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,150
-16.3%
7
652
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,950
-8.1%
7
653
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,690
-1.6%
7
654
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,900
-0.5%
7
655
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,460
-15.9%
7
656
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$39,780
-0.1%
7
657
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,660
-2.3%
7
658
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,410
-12.0%
7
659
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
7†
660
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$45,120
-0.1%
7
661
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,780
-2.3%
7
662
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,200
-13.6%
7
663
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$43,830
+0.6%
7
664
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,150
-16.1%
7
665
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$47,820
-5.5%
7
666
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,730
-18.9%
7
667
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,520
-4.8%
7
668
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,860
-2.6%
7†
669
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,180
-8.3%
7
670
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$47,920
-9.6%
7
671
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,140
-19.6%
7
672
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,380
-2.2%
6
673
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,540
-9.5%
6
674
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,960
-12.0%
6
675
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$40,910
-10.8%
6
676
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,720
-8.9%
6
677
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,360
-0.1%
6
678
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,540
-5.0%
6
679
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,700
-0.6%
6
680
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,970
-4.4%
6†
681
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,450
-5.5%
6
682
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,440
-1.8%
6
683
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,460
-8.3%
6
684
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,620
-0.6%
6
685
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$38,610
-5.0%
6
686
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,460
-6.7%
6
687
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,900
-1.8%
6
688
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$41,870
-3.9%
6
689
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$34,230
-10.5%
6†
690
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,510
-6.2%
6
691
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$38,540
-22.1%
6
692
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,840
-1.0%
6
693
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$40,900
-13.0%
6
694
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,540
-26.3%
6
695
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,260
-6.6%
6
696
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.7%
6†
697
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,660
-3.3%
6
698
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$39,270
-3.4%
5
699
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,060
-15.2%
5†
700
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
5†
701
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,040
-2.7%
5
702
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,280
-21.2%
5
703
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,830
-14.6%
5
704
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,370
-6.8%
5
705
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,360
-4.9%
5
706
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
5†
707
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,040
-1.6%
5
708
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,990
-5.9%
5
709
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$37,170
-13.5%
5
710
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,460
-11.7%
5
711
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,000
-6.1%
5
Live jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Growth and openings are national (BLS EP 2024–34) — state-level projections are not in this data pull, so the same national figure is used for every place and we say so rather than guess. † local wage not published for this cell — the score uses the state value and the pay column shows a dash.
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