Best jobs in Portland, ME

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

Search live jobs in Portland, ME How we score
Wages here are local to Portland, ME (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 Portland, ME pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$578,230 vs $420,860 · +37.4%
$38,580 vs $35,800 · +7.8%
$130,240 vs $132,300 · -1.6%
$35,300 vs $31,200 · +13.1%
−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
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$578,230
+2.7%
—
800
100†
02
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
—†
+49.9%
—
2,300
82†
03
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$38,580
+17.0%
8,150
765,800
78
04
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
—†
+42.1%
—
4,100
71†
05
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$130,240
+40.1%
720
29,500
68
06
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$35,300
+6.1%
8,040
904,300
67
07
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$442,790
+2.5%
690
9,600
65
08
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$438,550
+3.2%
100
1,300
62
09
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
$323,460
+4.4%
—
200
60†
10
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$438,700
+1.2%
40
600
60
11
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$105,390
+4.4%
7,160
308,700
58
12
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$37,320
-0.5%
8,510
555,800
55
13
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$97,840
+33.5%
620
23,400
55
14
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$88,470
+4.9%
6,970
189,100
53
15
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$127,650
+23.2%
1,180
62,100
50
16
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$337,850
+4.3%
60
300
50
17
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$103,440
+28.5%
180
16,000
48
18
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$38,930
+8.5%
4,950
472,300
47
19
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$300,180
+6.1%
30
900
47
20
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
$122,680
+17.3%
—
27,400
46†
21
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$304,390
+3.3%
150
2,100
45
22
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$256,620
+8.6%
190
2,700
45
23
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$128,710
+15.8%
1,460
115,200
44
24
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$167,100
+15.2%
700
55,600
44
25
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$138,590
+14.8%
1,550
74,600
44
Showing top 25 of 636 scored occupations — show all 636show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$138,220
+21.8%
44
27
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$131,180
+20.4%
43
28
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$36,210
-9.9%
42
29
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$46,560
+14.9%
41
30
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$102,860
+21.5%
39
31
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$44,070
-0.7%
38
32
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
38†
33
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$174,990
+4.7%
37†
34
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$237,200
+2.7%
36
35
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
36†
36
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$67,140
+22.0%
35
37
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$98,980
+18.5%
35
38
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$221,190
+4.1%
35
39
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$245,920
+0.8%
34
40
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,900
+4.0%
33
41
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
33†
42
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+14.6%
32†
43
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$40,460
+2.0%
32
44
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,460
+16.1%
32
45
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$78,060
+16.7%
32
46
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$62,300
+16.8%
32
47
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,540
+12.5%
32
48
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,040
-6.7%
32
49
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$176,000
+4.3%
32
50
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,390
+16.8%
31
51
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$64,700
+19.2%
31
52
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$161,220
+8.0%
31
53
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
31†
54
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,780
+20.0%
31
55
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,620
+19.8%
31
56
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,660
+9.5%
31
57
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
31†
58
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$126,430
+6.5%
31†
59
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,820
+10.9%
31
60
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
30†
61
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$87,120
+15.0%
30
62
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
30†
63
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
30†
64
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$127,280
+6.2%
30†
65
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$135,380
+6.6%
30
66
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$86,530
+13.8%
30
67
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$117,260
+8.7%
30
68
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,990
+9.6%
30
69
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,090
+15.4%
30
70
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,030
+11.0%
30
71
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$101,260
+13.0%
29
72
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$66,140
+12.6%
29†
73
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,910
-5.5%
29
74
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$101,470
+8.7%
29
75
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$100,730
+12.5%
29
76
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$105,850
+11.9%
29
77
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,990
+4.1%
29
78
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$164,530
+3.8%
29
79
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,180
+2.3%
29
80
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$135,130
+4.5%
29
81
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$105,530
+5.6%
28
82
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$46,670
+3.6%
28
83
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$107,060
+9.1%
28
84
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$75,530
+8.8%
28†
85
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$113,760
+8.2%
28
86
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$65,950
+16.2%
28
87
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$86,530
+3.0%
27
88
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$45,350
+1.5%
27
89
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$97,960
+9.6%
27
90
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$140,620
+4.6%
27
91
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
27†
92
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,150
+11.4%
27†
93
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$113,760
+7.2%
27
94
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$79,790
+4.6%
27
95
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$86,440
+12.1%
27
96
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
27†
97
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
26†
98
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,580
+3.8%
26
99
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$155,080
+3.7%
26
100
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$137,550
+5.0%
26
101
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$114,270
+8.7%
26
102
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,850
+11.9%
26
103
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,880
+6.0%
25
104
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,300
+4.5%
25
105
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,770
+9.5%
25
106
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,100
+6.2%
25
107
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,420
+10.8%
25
108
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$92,050
+10.0%
25
109
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$73,420
+6.7%
25
110
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$76,770
-2.0%
25
111
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
25†
112
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$54,170
+5.9%
25
113
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,210
+9.5%
25
114
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$105,090
+4.6%
25†
115
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.5%
25†
116
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,920
+12.8%
25
117
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,580
+12.1%
25
118
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,000
-1.6%
24
119
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$64,670
+12.9%
24
120
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$48,770
-1.5%
24
121
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
24†
122
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,280
+5.3%
24
123
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
24†
124
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$48,470
+7.3%
24
125
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,390
+5.3%
24
126
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$129,800
+5.0%
24
127
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,240
-0.3%
24
128
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$50,320
+14.7%
24
129
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
24†
130
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$98,880
+7.0%
24
131
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
24†
132
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,110
+6.4%
23
133
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$120,330
+5.8%
23
134
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$142,240
+3.1%
23
135
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,240
+5.0%
23
136
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$59,010
+9.7%
23
137
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$54,610
-5.8%
23
138
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$110,570
+6.1%
23
139
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,090
+8.1%
23
140
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$109,060
+3.1%
23†
141
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
23†
142
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$92,560
+8.7%
23
143
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$77,470
-1.6%
23
144
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,500
+4.5%
23
145
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
22†
146
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,200
+4.2%
22
147
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,270
+7.3%
22
148
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$65,070
+11.1%
22
149
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$122,990
+4.2%
22
150
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
22†
151
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,890
+8.8%
22
152
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,550
-5.0%
22
153
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
$104,850
+5.8%
22
154
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$97,420
+7.1%
22
155
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
22†
156
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$82,460
+5.8%
22
157
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,050
+3.1%
21
158
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,210
+10.4%
21
159
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$123,780
+2.1%
21
160
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
21†
161
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,570
+1.9%
21
162
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$138,870
+2.2%
21
163
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$93,240
+5.7%
21
164
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$74,650
+7.7%
21
165
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
21†
166
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,630
+6.4%
21
167
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
21†
168
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
21†
169
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,740
+1.2%
21
170
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,880
+11.0%
21
171
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
21†
172
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$74,650
+6.4%
21
173
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$103,070
+1.9%
21†
174
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,240
+6.4%
20
175
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,270
+10.9%
20
176
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$63,120
+3.8%
20
177
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,090
+4.2%
20
178
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,200
+5.5%
20
179
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
20†
180
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$82,780
+7.7%
20
181
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,600
+11.3%
20
182
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,370
+3.1%
20
183
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
20†
184
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$104,850
+3.8%
20
185
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$110,420
+4.2%
20
186
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,380
+7.1%
20
187
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$92,790
+3.0%
20
188
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$50,890
+9.1%
20
189
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$108,850
+1.5%
20
190
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,490
+5.8%
20
191
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
20†
192
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
20†
193
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
20†
194
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,100
+6.6%
19
195
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$38,440
+0.4%
19
196
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
19†
197
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,210
+7.3%
19
198
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,620
-2.9%
19
199
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
19†
200
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
19†
201
Statisticians · Master's degree
$68,060
+8.5%
19
202
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
19†
203
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,660
+10.0%
19
204
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,950
+3.7%
19
205
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$92,570
+5.5%
19
206
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$113,040
-2.2%
19†
207
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,240
+8.5%
19
208
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
19†
209
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,270
+3.9%
19
210
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$131,960
-6.0%
19
211
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$53,670
+9.5%
18
212
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,390
+0.3%
18
213
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,020
+5.8%
18
214
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,630
+6.4%
18
215
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,600
+3.1%
18
216
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
18†
217
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
18†
218
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,970
+8.5%
18
219
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
18†
220
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$113,160
-1.5%
18
221
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
18†
222
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,060
+7.1%
18
223
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$82,050
+3.0%
18†
224
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,610
+3.7%
18
225
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,240
-0.1%
18
226
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$39,170
+6.3%
18
227
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$68,700
+7.0%
18
228
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$82,650
+5.3%
18
229
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$121,660
+1.2%
18
230
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$68,330
+4.8%
18
231
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$88,880
+4.4%
18
232
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$120,430
-1.1%
18
233
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
18†
234
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$119,430
+1.2%
18
235
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$80,910
+4.3%
18
236
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,150
+8.7%
17
237
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,870
+5.7%
17
238
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
17†
239
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,370
+6.7%
17
240
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,760
+2.9%
17
241
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,880
+2.3%
17†
242
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,420
+2.2%
17
243
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,320
+3.4%
17
244
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$85,180
+4.7%
17
245
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,350
+7.0%
17
246
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$51,970
+8.6%
17
247
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,460
+5.6%
17
248
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
17†
249
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,530
+3.6%
17
250
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$78,830
+3.9%
17
251
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,260
-3.4%
17
252
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,070
+8.1%
17
253
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$71,230
+4.3%
17
254
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,760
+6.3%
17
255
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,670
+6.7%
17
256
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,770
0.0%
16
257
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$67,630
-2.0%
16
258
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$64,610
+5.5%
16
259
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$80,590
+1.8%
16†
260
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,650
+6.1%
16
261
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$63,700
+3.4%
16
262
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
16†
263
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$75,340
+4.4%
16
264
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$101,980
+1.9%
16
265
Curators · Master's degree
$58,190
+7.0%
16
266
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
16†
267
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$61,130
+3.5%
16
268
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$39,500
+6.4%
16
269
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,540
+7.6%
16
270
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$38,060
+6.7%
16
271
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$50,310
+1.1%
16
272
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,640
+6.0%
16
273
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,200
+6.9%
16
274
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$88,180
+1.7%
16
275
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
16†
276
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$77,770
+3.5%
16
277
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,490
+5.2%
16
278
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
16†
279
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,950
+2.6%
16
280
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,680
+3.3%
16†
281
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$80,290
+3.8%
16
282
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$84,620
+1.7%
16
283
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$70,610
+4.1%
16
284
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,500
+2.4%
16
285
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,240
+3.6%
15
286
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$62,540
-3.7%
15
287
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$82,870
+3.5%
15
288
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$83,250
+1.1%
15†
289
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$90,620
+2.5%
15
290
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$81,930
+3.4%
15
291
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,580
+4.7%
15
292
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$38,460
+5.6%
15
293
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
15†
294
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,360
+4.5%
15
295
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
15†
296
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
15†
297
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,960
+5.0%
15
298
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$63,090
+4.9%
15
299
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$58,950
+4.8%
15
300
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
15†
301
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,070
+4.5%
15†
302
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,890
+3.4%
15
303
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,910
+4.5%
15
304
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$78,440
+3.4%
15
305
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,360
+4.3%
15
306
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
15†
307
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
15†
308
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,750
-1.6%
15
309
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$49,800
+4.5%
15†
310
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
15†
311
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,100
+2.4%
15
312
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
15†
313
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,950
-5.1%
15
314
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
15†
315
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,440
+3.6%
15
316
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$71,420
+4.0%
15
317
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$64,320
+4.9%
15
318
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$51,190
+5.9%
15
319
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
320
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
14†
321
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,240
+4.6%
14
322
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.6%
14†
323
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$58,700
+3.3%
14
324
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,840
+3.7%
14
325
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$92,520
-4.2%
14
326
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,200
0.0%
14
327
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,650
+3.0%
14
328
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$45,800
+5.5%
14
329
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,070
+2.4%
14
330
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,400
+3.4%
14
331
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,860
0.0%
14
332
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,670
0.0%
14
333
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
14†
334
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,930
+3.1%
14
335
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,780
+5.1%
14
336
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,410
+4.5%
14
337
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,880
+6.2%
14
338
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
14†
339
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,800
+6.4%
14
340
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$74,480
+3.2%
14
341
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,420
-0.2%
14
342
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,730
+4.4%
14
343
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,230
+4.1%
14
344
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
14†
345
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$92,490
-2.6%
14
346
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,280
+3.5%
14
347
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,320
+5.6%
14
348
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,250
-3.1%
14
349
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$68,690
+1.7%
14
350
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,810
+3.4%
14
351
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$39,350
+4.1%
14
352
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$35,520
+5.3%
14†
353
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,610
+6.0%
14
354
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$36,440
+0.2%
14
355
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,910
+3.2%
14
356
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,640
+5.4%
14
357
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,420
+4.5%
14
358
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$91,220
+1.0%
14
359
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,530
+1.6%
14
360
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
361
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$52,710
+5.4%
13
362
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$92,100
-0.1%
13
363
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$48,090
+3.2%
13
364
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,340
+4.9%
13
365
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,910
+3.7%
13
366
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
13†
367
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$66,260
+3.2%
13
368
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$60,280
+3.9%
13
369
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$47,850
+3.1%
13
370
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$59,740
+4.2%
13
371
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,520
+1.7%
13
372
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$61,990
+4.0%
13
373
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,380
+2.1%
13
374
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,040
+2.1%
13
375
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
13†
376
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$95,300
-0.1%
13
377
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$75,680
+1.7%
13
378
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
+5.7%
13
379
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$67,650
+2.1%
13
380
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,230
+3.8%
13†
381
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,730
+2.3%
13
382
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,860
+1.7%
13
383
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
13†
384
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$85,510
+0.6%
13
385
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,610
+3.6%
13
386
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$76,250
+1.3%
13
387
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,050
+5.8%
13
388
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,600
+3.0%
13
389
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,410
+2.5%
13
390
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,020
-3.5%
13
391
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$37,970
+3.9%
13
392
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
393
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,370
-1.8%
13
394
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
13†
395
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
13†
396
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$76,360
-6.5%
13
397
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$64,280
+0.2%
13
398
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$47,000
+2.0%
13
399
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,630
-3.7%
13
400
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,190
+0.4%
13
401
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,820
+3.3%
13
402
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
13†
403
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,860
-7.7%
13
404
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
13†
405
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$57,780
+4.0%
13
406
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$77,290
+1.6%
13
407
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$84,680
+0.7%
13
408
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
13†
409
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$68,410
+2.6%
12
410
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.4%
12†
411
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$34,570
+6.0%
12
412
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$75,340
-1.8%
12
413
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
12†
414
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
12†
415
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$42,670
+3.6%
12
416
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
12†
417
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
12†
418
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,060
+3.2%
12
419
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$49,750
+4.6%
12
420
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
12†
421
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,710
+4.2%
12
422
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$62,430
+1.8%
12
423
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
12†
424
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$64,550
+1.7%
12
425
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,520
-11.2%
12
426
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$50,650
+4.4%
12
427
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,880
+3.0%
12
428
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,540
+3.2%
12
429
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
430
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
12†
431
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$53,000
+3.5%
12
432
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,330
-0.8%
12
433
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,340
+2.2%
12
434
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$48,000
+3.8%
12
435
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,140
+3.8%
12
436
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
12†
437
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
12†
438
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
12†
439
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,760
+5.1%
12
440
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
12†
441
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
12†
442
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$78,160
+0.9%
12
443
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$85,360
-4.4%
12
444
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$71,580
-4.2%
12
445
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,780
+3.7%
12
446
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$83,290
-0.7%
12
447
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$56,670
+3.3%
12
448
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,840
+2.7%
12
449
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,180
+3.5%
12
450
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$72,160
-1.6%
11
451
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,170
-0.8%
11
452
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,030
-0.7%
11
453
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
11†
454
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,800
+5.1%
11
455
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,110
+3.9%
11
456
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,760
-16.3%
11
457
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,650
-0.4%
11
458
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,880
-3.5%
11
459
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$61,500
+2.3%
11
460
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,140
+0.5%
11
461
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,580
0.0%
11
462
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
11†
463
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,960
+1.3%
11
464
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,970
+3.3%
11
465
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,320
0.0%
11
466
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
11†
467
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$78,160
-1.9%
11
468
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$62,060
+1.8%
11
469
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$78,810
-1.8%
11
470
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$37,100
-1.5%
11
471
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
11†
472
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,540
+3.3%
11
473
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$66,480
+1.4%
11
474
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
11†
475
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
11†
476
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,910
-10.8%
11
477
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$41,930
+1.6%
11†
478
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$61,700
+2.1%
11
479
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,670
+3.6%
11
480
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,240
+2.9%
11
481
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
11†
482
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$65,790
+1.0%
11
483
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,730
-12.9%
11
484
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,210
-9.5%
11
485
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
11†
486
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,510
-8.2%
11
487
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$37,200
+3.0%
11
488
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$77,280
-1.2%
11
489
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
490
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,410
+2.5%
11
491
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
10†
492
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
10†
493
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,420
+0.7%
10
494
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$75,940
-5.6%
10
495
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,760
+1.6%
10
496
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,910
+0.2%
10
497
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,860
+2.0%
10
498
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,620
-5.8%
10
499
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
+3.7%
10
500
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,690
-3.8%
10
501
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,380
+2.0%
10
502
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,510
-6.0%
10
503
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$61,740
+0.7%
10
504
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
10†
505
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,420
+0.5%
10
506
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,470
+2.8%
10
507
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,810
-6.5%
10
508
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,430
-2.8%
10
509
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,360
+2.5%
10
510
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
10†
511
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,930
-7.8%
10
512
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$59,760
-8.4%
10
513
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,440
+2.6%
9
514
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,070
-4.2%
9
515
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,590
-16.7%
9
516
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
9†
517
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,620
-0.9%
9
518
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,470
+3.1%
9
519
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$66,480
-1.8%
9
520
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$57,840
+1.2%
9
521
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$45,610
+2.3%
9
522
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
9†
523
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,720
+1.8%
9
524
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,710
+2.3%
9
525
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
9†
526
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,130
-3.5%
9
527
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,330
+2.3%
9
528
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,440
-1.6%
9
529
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,150
-6.4%
9
530
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,510
-6.2%
9†
531
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$34,360
-5.4%
9
532
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$48,430
+0.9%
9
533
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,580
-4.3%
9
534
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$61,520
-2.5%
9
535
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,020
-4.7%
9
536
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$36,310
-13.5%
9
537
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$50,090
+0.6%
9
538
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,860
+1.0%
9
539
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
540
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$44,360
+1.0%
9
541
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,260
-1.6%
9
542
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,060
-3.0%
9
543
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$60,100
-13.7%
9
544
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,530
+0.2%
9
545
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,720
+2.8%
9
546
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,800
-2.2%
9
547
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,070
-9.4%
9
548
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,350
-8.3%
9
549
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$62,020
-4.1%
8
550
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,920
-10.7%
8
551
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
8†
552
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,200
-8.7%
8
553
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,190
-11.6%
8
554
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$50,180
+0.6%
8
555
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
8†
556
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
8†
557
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$48,210
-3.3%
8
558
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$42,200
+1.5%
8
559
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
8†
560
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$30,470
+3.0%
8
561
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
8†
562
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
8†
563
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
8†
564
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
8†
565
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,190
-2.3%
8
566
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,140
-2.5%
8
567
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
8†
568
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
8†
569
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,470
+1.0%
8
570
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
8†
571
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,000
-10.5%
8
572
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
8†
573
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$51,770
-7.1%
8
574
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
—†
-12.4%
8†
575
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
8†
576
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,560
-0.4%
8
577
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
8†
578
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
8†
579
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
8†
580
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$36,710
+1.2%
8
581
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,330
+0.6%
8
582
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,320
-4.9%
8
583
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
8†
584
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,780
-12.1%
8
585
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
8†
586
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$54,950
-2.8%
8
587
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$45,350
-5.2%
8†
588
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
8†
589
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,490
-13.2%
7
590
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$49,650
-0.9%
7
591
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$50,390
-3.9%
7
592
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,870
-2.8%
7
593
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$45,160
-10.8%
7
594
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
7†
595
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,670
-7.8%
7
596
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,520
-8.1%
7
597
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,180
-0.4%
7†
598
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
7†
599
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
7†
600
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,050
-0.5%
7
601
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$47,600
+0.6%
7
602
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$48,040
-17.2%
7
603
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,790
-6.8%
7
604
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,640
-12.0%
7
605
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,710
-0.6%
7
606
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
7†
607
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,410
-25.9%
7
608
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,870
-8.9%
7
609
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,470
-16.1%
7
610
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
7†
611
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,580
-2.3%
7
612
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,360
-1.8%
7
613
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,720
-13.6%
7
614
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$36,470
-5.6%
7
615
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,680
-6.8%
7
616
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,800
-15.9%
7
617
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
7†
618
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
7†
619
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,470
-1.4%
7
620
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,800
-6.6%
7
621
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$45,910
-5.5%
7
622
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
6†
623
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,570
-3.3%
6
624
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,600
-6.7%
6
625
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
6†
626
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
6†
627
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$37,210
-1.0%
6
628
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
6†
629
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,990
-0.1%
6
630
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,150
-0.2%
6
631
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
6†
632
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,930
-5.9%
6
633
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
5†
634
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,820
-2.3%
5
635
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,280
-1.6%
5
636
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$38,020
-13.5%
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