Best jobs in Providence, RI

The best-scoring occupations in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Providence, RI How we score
Wages here are local to Providence, RI (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 Providence, RI pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$448,040 vs $420,860 · +6.5%
$377,990 vs $352,220 · +7.3%
$476,890 vs $335,550 · +42.1%
$135,520 vs $132,300 · +2.4%
$438,290 vs $244,180 · +79.5%
$40,890 vs $35,800 · +14.2%
−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
$448,040
+2.7%
—
800
100†
02
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1022
$377,990
+4.1%
—
200
88†
03
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$476,890
+2.7%
300
1,000
85
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$135,520
+40.1%
1,540
29,500
84
05
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
$438,290
+2.7%
310
3,300
79
06
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$40,890
+17.0%
15,670
765,800
78
07
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$319,880
+4.2%
—
400
75†
08
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$33,700
+6.1%
21,530
904,300
75
09
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$399,020
+4.3%
200
300
74
10
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$395,610
+4.1%
100
600
73
11
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$53,700
+42.1%
110
4,100
70
12
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$379,490
+3.3%
330
2,100
70
13
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$102,440
+33.5%
1,170
23,400
68
14
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$346,340
+3.9%
60
600
65
15
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$119,260
+23.2%
4,150
62,100
63
16
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$109,940
+28.5%
710
16,000
61
17
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$110,360
+4.4%
14,110
308,700
59
18
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$287,610
+6.1%
290
900
58
19
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$35,230
-0.5%
20,910
555,800
58
20
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$167,570
+14.8%
3,280
74,600
58
21
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$130,690
+15.8%
5,020
115,200
57
22
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$99,880
+4.9%
15,180
189,100
57
23
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$171,220
+15.2%
1,600
55,600
55
24
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$139,930
+20.4%
950
12,000
55
25
Epidemiologists · Master's degree · 19-1041
$105,850
+16.2%
—
800
52†
Showing top 25 of 603 scored occupations — show all 603show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$36,640
+8.5%
52
27
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree
$123,390
+19.7%
50
28
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$37,460
+14.9%
50
29
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$108,010
+21.8%
50
30
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$243,620
+4.3%
49
31
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$234,000
+2.5%
46
32
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$72,150
+22.0%
46
33
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$77,900
+21.5%
45
34
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$34,540
-9.9%
45
35
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,780
+17.3%
44
36
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$97,720
+18.5%
44
37
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$229,760
+2.5%
43
38
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$59,120
+16.8%
43
39
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$126,320
+8.5%
42†
40
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$35,750
-0.7%
42
41
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$95,020
+4.6%
41
42
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$99,720
+15.0%
41
43
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$131,320
+11.9%
41
44
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$227,120
+1.2%
41
45
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,330
+2.3%
40
46
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$155,150
+4.0%
40†
47
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$67,300
+19.2%
40
48
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,980
+20.0%
40
49
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$100,360
+8.8%
40
50
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$78,370
+16.7%
39
51
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$135,180
+11.1%
39
52
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,810
+16.8%
39
53
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$128,580
+8.7%
39
54
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$98,000
+13.8%
39
55
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$218,080
+0.8%
39
56
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$40,370
+1.5%
38
57
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,770
+16.1%
38
58
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$160,040
+4.5%
38
59
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,500
+19.8%
38
60
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,840
+18.4%
38
61
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$106,290
+11.0%
37
62
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$142,070
+8.7%
37
63
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,390
+9.6%
37
64
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$163,290
+5.0%
37
65
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,690
+8.1%
37†
66
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$148,880
+4.7%
36
67
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$172,310
+4.1%
36
68
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$172,640
+3.8%
36
69
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$87,170
+14.7%
36
70
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,020
+12.5%
36
71
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$122,830
+8.7%
36
72
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$61,860
+12.6%
36†
73
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$139,910
+8.0%
36
74
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,940
+11.2%
36
75
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$93,940
+13.0%
36
76
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,290
+10.9%
36
77
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$111,360
+9.1%
36
78
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$98,320
+12.5%
36
79
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,170
-5.5%
36
80
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$104,510
+5.6%
36
81
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$38,160
+2.0%
35
82
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,980
+9.5%
35
83
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,610
+4.0%
35
84
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$89,620
+13.3%
35
85
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,450
-6.7%
34
86
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$164,480
+3.9%
34
87
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,420
+15.4%
34
88
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$64,290
+11.1%
34†
89
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,000
+4.1%
34
90
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$132,870
+6.2%
34
91
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$83,960
+6.7%
34
92
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$86,660
+12.1%
33
93
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$102,750
+10.0%
33
94
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$125,060
+7.3%
33
95
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,840
+4.6%
33
96
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$146,370
+5.0%
33
97
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,670
+8.7%
32
98
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,560
+5.3%
32
99
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$72,550
+10.8%
32
100
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$76,930
+6.2%
32
101
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$114,710
+7.2%
32
102
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$180,470
+0.6%
32
103
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$86,400
+11.5%
32
104
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$101,610
+8.2%
31
105
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$120,240
+3.2%
31†
106
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,460
+2.2%
31†
107
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$144,590
+4.2%
31
108
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$83,720
+9.6%
31
109
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,320
+11.9%
31
110
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,900
+7.3%
31
111
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,640
+6.0%
31
112
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$144,920
+3.7%
31
113
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,370
+5.8%
30
114
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$92,110
-1.6%
30
115
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$159,790
+1.8%
30
116
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,660
+12.8%
30
117
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$61,500
+12.9%
30
118
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,690
+3.8%
30
119
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$59,280
+7.3%
30
120
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$119,000
+4.6%
30
121
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$100,290
+5.7%
29
122
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$110,000
+6.1%
29
123
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$113,120
+6.6%
29
124
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$107,650
+7.1%
29
125
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,470
-0.3%
29
126
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$131,290
+4.3%
29
127
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,350
+10.4%
29
128
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$86,720
-2.0%
29
129
Statisticians · Master's degree
$94,490
+8.5%
28
130
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$84,590
+5.8%
28
131
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$98,140
+7.5%
28
132
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,480
+0.3%
28
133
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$135,850
+3.1%
28
134
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,500
+12.1%
28
135
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,190
+9.5%
28
136
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$162,440
+0.2%
28
137
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$103,470
+6.5%
28
138
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$89,310
+7.0%
28
139
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,090
+7.3%
28
140
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,380
+8.1%
28
141
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,310
+5.0%
28
142
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$59,930
+9.7%
27
143
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,570
+5.7%
27
144
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$157,890
-2.2%
27
145
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$45,250
+3.6%
27
146
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$77,490
+6.4%
27
147
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,820
+4.5%
27
148
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$93,020
+7.0%
27
149
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,810
+1.9%
27
150
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,130
+11.3%
27
151
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,800
-1.6%
27
152
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,460
+2.4%
27†
153
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,910
+4.5%
26
154
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$84,990
+3.0%
26
155
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$107,470
+5.5%
26
156
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,340
+7.1%
26
157
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,760
+6.4%
26
158
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,850
+5.5%
26
159
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$38,060
-1.5%
26
160
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,820
+8.5%
26
161
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,520
+2.1%
26
162
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$35,680
+5.9%
26
163
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$74,350
+7.7%
26
164
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,670
+5.7%
26
165
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,690
+5.3%
26
166
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$106,510
+5.1%
26
167
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,160
+11.4%
26
168
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,760
+3.1%
26†
169
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$107,310
+3.8%
25
170
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$54,630
-5.8%
25
171
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,460
+5.2%
25
172
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$105,300
+3.9%
25
173
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$100,730
+4.9%
25
174
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$121,410
-1.5%
25
175
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$77,830
+7.7%
25
176
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,850
+3.1%
25
177
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$57,290
+10.1%
25
178
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$108,740
+3.9%
24
179
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,320
+4.4%
24
180
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$70,900
+3.4%
24
181
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$79,810
+4.0%
24†
182
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$126,630
+1.7%
24
183
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$86,150
+6.5%
24
184
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,680
+1.2%
24
185
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,440
+6.4%
24
186
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,320
+7.6%
24†
187
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$97,330
+4.4%
24
188
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$139,240
-0.7%
24
189
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$102,490
+4.1%
24
190
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,320
+3.1%
24
191
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,930
+10.0%
24
192
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,170
+3.7%
24
193
Curators · Master's degree
$77,670
+7.0%
23
194
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$106,520
+1.7%
23
195
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,970
+4.2%
23
196
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,610
+3.7%
23
197
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$126,300
+1.2%
23
198
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,140
+3.9%
23
199
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$89,450
-2.0%
23
200
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,600
+2.9%
23
201
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$31,200
+6.3%
23
202
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,680
-5.0%
23
203
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,930
+8.8%
23
204
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,200
+3.4%
23†
205
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,990
+2.6%
23
206
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,260
+8.5%
23
207
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$77,210
+4.8%
23
208
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$128,150
-0.1%
23
209
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,330
+6.5%
23
210
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$85,740
+4.3%
23
211
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$110,520
+2.1%
23
212
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,050
+3.3%
23†
213
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$103,320
+1.9%
23
214
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$87,620
+3.0%
23
215
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,860
+4.2%
23
216
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,030
+7.1%
23
217
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$104,000
+3.0%
23
218
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$119,330
+1.6%
23
219
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,160
+9.1%
23
220
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$132,530
-3.2%
23
221
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
23†
222
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$81,030
+5.3%
22
223
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$104,000
+3.0%
22
224
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$75,910
+3.5%
22
225
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$106,950
+2.6%
22
226
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,710
+5.8%
22
227
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,800
+6.4%
22
228
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,300
+3.4%
22
229
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,460
+6.4%
22
230
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,360
+3.6%
22
231
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$52,420
+6.4%
22
232
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$78,530
+4.9%
22
233
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,150
+3.4%
22
234
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$85,540
+3.4%
21
235
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$72,230
+5.5%
21
236
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$75,410
+4.3%
21
237
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
21†
238
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,190
+8.7%
21
239
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,650
+3.6%
21
240
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,480
+6.2%
21†
241
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,050
+6.7%
21
242
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$97,610
+3.0%
21
243
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,130
+5.8%
21
244
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,900
+3.6%
21
245
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$87,160
+3.8%
21
246
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$93,220
+3.2%
21
247
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$81,280
+2.0%
21†
248
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,910
+7.0%
21†
249
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$83,160
+4.3%
20
250
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,270
+4.5%
20
251
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,320
+2.0%
20
252
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$81,820
+4.2%
20
253
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
20†
254
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,720
0.0%
20
255
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,990
+3.2%
20
256
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$64,320
+3.7%
20†
257
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$87,880
+3.4%
20
258
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$95,600
+2.3%
20
259
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$37,900
+4.1%
20
260
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$101,450
-4.2%
20
261
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$61,560
+5.9%
20
262
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,490
+2.2%
20
263
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$80,040
+1.6%
20†
264
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,880
+3.0%
20
265
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$37,340
+6.7%
20
266
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,490
+4.7%
20
267
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$94,490
+1.7%
20
268
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,470
+2.1%
20
269
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,170
+6.0%
20
270
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$59,910
+4.8%
19
271
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$101,750
+1.2%
19
272
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$92,910
+2.4%
19
273
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,370
+5.0%
19
274
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$107,060
+0.7%
19
275
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,090
+8.2%
19
276
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,570
+3.1%
19
277
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$94,570
+1.5%
19
278
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$72,470
+4.4%
19
279
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$31,200
+5.6%
19
280
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$78,500
+1.7%
19
281
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$97,040
+1.6%
19
282
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$80,600
+3.5%
19
283
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,310
+8.1%
19
284
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,810
-3.1%
19
285
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$50,290
+4.5%
19†
286
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$80,880
+3.4%
19
287
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$70,780
+4.1%
19
288
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,810
+6.6%
19
289
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,730
+3.8%
19
290
Mathematicians · Master's degree
$109,260
-0.7%
19
291
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,350
+6.3%
19
292
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$92,010
+2.0%
19
293
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,350
+5.2%
19
294
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,280
+1.3%
19
295
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,120
+0.4%
19
296
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$76,960
+1.7%
19
297
Archivists · Master's degree
$76,990
+3.8%
19
298
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,430
+5.6%
19
299
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$67,630
+4.5%
19
300
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$31,200
+6.4%
19†
301
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,990
-0.2%
19
302
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$70,720
+4.0%
18
303
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,220
+6.9%
18
304
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$82,560
+1.8%
18
305
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$62,340
+4.6%
18
306
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$102,310
-0.7%
18
307
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,320
+2.5%
18
308
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$92,110
-1.6%
18
309
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,900
+6.7%
18
310
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$95,090
+0.7%
18
311
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,720
-0.1%
18
312
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$98,260
-1.8%
18
313
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,390
+4.7%
18
314
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,390
+0.4%
18
315
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,800
+2.2%
18
316
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$85,330
-1.8%
18
317
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$70,620
+3.6%
18
318
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,510
+3.7%
18
319
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,360
-5.1%
18
320
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,220
+4.5%
17
321
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$75,730
+1.7%
17
322
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$92,240
+0.9%
17
323
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
+4.6%
17
324
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,840
0.0%
17
325
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$93,930
+0.7%
17
326
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,680
+4.5%
17
327
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$70,450
+2.1%
17
328
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,030
+2.1%
17
329
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$54,370
+5.4%
17
330
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,160
+5.1%
17
331
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$97,300
-6.0%
17
332
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,130
-3.5%
17
333
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,320
+4.5%
17
334
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,530
+1.6%
17
335
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$64,830
+4.0%
17
336
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$67,420
+3.5%
17
337
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,530
+2.0%
17
338
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$36,920
+5.6%
17
339
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$87,720
-4.2%
17
340
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$92,130
-1.9%
17
341
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,980
+4.3%
17
342
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,310
+5.1%
17
343
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,920
+3.0%
17
344
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,450
-1.6%
17
345
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,580
+3.5%
17
346
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$93,140
-0.1%
17
347
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,850
-7.7%
17
348
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,910
+2.5%
17
349
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,560
+6.0%
17
350
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,210
-0.2%
17
351
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,320
+0.2%
17
352
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,250
-3.4%
17
353
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,620
+2.4%
17
354
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,320
-11.2%
17
355
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$87,760
+1.0%
17
356
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,660
+3.3%
17
357
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$45,510
+1.6%
17
358
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$97,240
-2.0%
17
359
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,920
+5.7%
17
360
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,560
+5.4%
16
361
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,250
+6.4%
16
362
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,060
+3.6%
16
363
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,140
+3.3%
16
364
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,680
+3.7%
16
365
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,190
+3.6%
16
366
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,310
+5.8%
16
367
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,320
+4.1%
16
368
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$42,530
+6.0%
16
369
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$53,340
+4.2%
16
370
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$44,320
+3.8%
16
371
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,400
+3.5%
16
372
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$59,590
+4.1%
16
373
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,970
+3.0%
16
374
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,580
+3.1%
16
375
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,450
-0.7%
16
376
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$63,640
+1.3%
16
377
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$36,320
+5.5%
16
378
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$92,100
-1.7%
16
379
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,850
+3.8%
16
380
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,260
+3.2%
16
381
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$82,240
+0.6%
16
382
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$92,250
-0.3%
16
383
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,050
+3.2%
16
384
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,040
+3.3%
16
385
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$62,410
-3.7%
16
386
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$52,470
+4.4%
16
387
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$58,100
+3.2%
16
388
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,860
+4.9%
16
389
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,100
+2.4%
16
390
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,840
+2.3%
16
391
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$43,980
+3.2%
16
392
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$85,470
-1.6%
16
393
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,650
+3.3%
16
394
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$44,490
+1.1%
16
395
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$81,390
+1.1%
16
396
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$80,080
+1.1%
15
397
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$46,450
+4.6%
15
398
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$57,100
+0.2%
15
399
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$46,350
+2.0%
15
400
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,230
-2.9%
15
401
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,790
0.0%
15
402
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$36,050
+3.9%
15
403
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$56,850
+3.5%
15
404
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$85,150
-2.6%
15
405
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,770
+3.9%
15
406
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$58,480
+3.3%
15
407
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,900
+4.1%
15†
408
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$69,430
+1.7%
15
409
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$44,900
+4.8%
15
410
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,100
-0.8%
15
411
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,260
+4.2%
15
412
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$32,360
+3.4%
15
413
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$64,250
-3.5%
15
414
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$34,640
+0.2%
15
415
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,190
0.0%
15
416
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,550
+2.2%
15
417
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,260
+1.6%
15
418
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,680
+4.9%
15
419
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$76,180
+0.6%
15
420
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$60,540
+1.8%
15
421
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,620
+3.2%
15†
422
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,770
+2.5%
15†
423
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,660
+2.0%
14
424
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,850
+3.7%
14
425
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,620
+2.4%
14
426
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$63,300
+1.8%
14
427
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$80,970
-4.4%
14
428
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,650
+2.1%
14
429
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$34,230
-5.4%
14
430
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$34,870
+3.0%
14
431
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,430
+0.5%
14
432
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$55,380
+3.1%
14
433
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$34,770
+5.3%
14
434
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$33,460
+3.6%
14†
435
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,710
+3.7%
14
436
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,500
+2.0%
14
437
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,430
+3.5%
14
438
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$67,910
+0.6%
14
439
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,360
+3.8%
14
440
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,100
+3.7%
14
441
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,680
+3.1%
14
442
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,540
+2.6%
14
443
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,910
+3.1%
14
444
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,890
-1.8%
14
445
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,560
+1.0%
14
446
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,370
-8.2%
14
447
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,980
+1.7%
14
448
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$78,730
-1.2%
14
449
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,140
+2.2%
14
450
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,560
+2.7%
14
451
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$66,740
+1.4%
14
452
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$78,480
0.0%
14
453
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$49,420
+3.1%
14
454
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$61,360
+2.0%
14
455
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,940
+2.9%
13
456
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,000
-0.8%
13
457
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,510
-3.0%
13†
458
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,950
0.0%
13
459
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,130
+3.8%
13
460
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$72,740
-1.8%
13
461
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$64,990
+0.7%
13
462
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$75,090
-6.9%
13
463
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,450
+2.5%
13
464
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,240
+2.5%
13
465
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,110
-4.2%
13
466
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,020
+1.2%
13
467
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$59,800
+1.0%
13
468
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,510
-6.0%
13
469
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,130
+2.8%
12
470
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,010
-0.4%
12
471
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$57,910
-13.7%
12†
472
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,580
+3.6%
12
473
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,410
+3.0%
12
474
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,180
+3.3%
12
475
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,710
+2.5%
12
476
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$69,990
-6.5%
12
477
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,760
+1.4%
12†
478
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$60,140
+1.3%
12
479
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,040
+1.4%
12
480
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,440
-6.5%
12
481
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,130
+2.3%
12
482
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$70,230
-4.1%
12
483
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$48,270
+2.3%
12
484
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$47,010
+1.4%
12
485
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$53,510
+0.9%
12
486
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,060
+1.8%
12
487
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$34,390
+3.0%
12
488
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,270
-10.8%
12
489
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,880
-2.8%
12
490
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,240
+2.3%
12
491
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,230
-5.8%
12
492
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,720
-16.7%
12
493
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,440
+2.3%
12
494
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,400
-9.5%
12
495
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,790
-10.7%
12
496
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,610
-3.5%
11
497
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,220
+2.0%
11
498
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,040
+1.4%
11†
499
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$59,490
-8.4%
11
500
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$64,250
-0.3%
11
501
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$45,170
+2.1%
11
502
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$63,430
-3.9%
11
503
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,830
+0.7%
11
504
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$58,470
-2.5%
11
505
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,520
0.0%
11
506
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,360
-1.8%
11
507
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,940
-3.3%
11
508
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,310
-12.9%
11
509
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,470
-7.8%
11
510
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,870
-2.9%
11
511
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,850
-0.4%
11
512
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,560
-2.3%
11
513
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$38,840
+2.5%
10
514
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$35,260
-13.5%
10
515
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,790
+1.0%
10
516
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$37,570
+2.2%
10
517
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,300
-6.2%
10
518
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,880
-0.9%
10
519
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$45,210
+1.0%
10
520
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$48,770
+1.2%
10
521
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,920
-3.7%
10
522
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$47,610
-10.5%
10†
523
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,670
-13.6%
10†
524
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,890
-10.5%
10
525
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,200
+2.8%
10
526
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,500
-18.2%
10
527
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,360
-8.3%
10
528
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,540
-12.1%
10
529
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,830
-12.0%
10
530
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,320
-4.7%
10†
531
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$53,580
-7.1%
10
532
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,800
-5.5%
10
533
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,280
-1.6%
10
534
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,750
-3.8%
10
535
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$31,400
-1.5%
10†
536
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,440
-11.6%
10
537
Models · No formal educational credential
$45,060
-0.5%
10†
538
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$55,110
-5.5%
10
539
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,960
+1.0%
10
540
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,390
-8.1%
9
541
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,680
-8.7%
9
542
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,120
+1.7%
9
543
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,910
-2.7%
9
544
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,120
-6.4%
9
545
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,720
+0.5%
9
546
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$51,630
-21.2%
9
547
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,310
-3.2%
9
548
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,970
-6.3%
9
549
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,860
-12.0%
9
550
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$49,390
-17.2%
9
551
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$33,780
+1.2%
9
552
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$44,050
-5.6%
9
553
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$49,700
-0.9%
9
554
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$41,340
-13.0%
9†
555
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,310
-6.8%
9
556
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,820
-9.0%
9
557
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,230
-6.8%
9
558
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,830
-8.3%
9
559
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,300
-4.8%
9†
560
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,520
-0.5%
9
561
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,340
-6.3%
9
562
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,310
-36.1%
9
563
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,910
-0.2%
9
564
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$36,660
-3.3%
8
565
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,010
-0.4%
8
566
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,800
-0.7%
8
567
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,570
-2.3%
8
568
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,420
-1.8%
8
569
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,870
-4.3%
8
570
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,590
-16.1%
8
571
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$38,160
-10.8%
8
572
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,930
-10.1%
8
573
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,960
-1.5%
8
574
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,700
-13.6%
8
575
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,480
-2.8%
8
576
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,840
-25.9%
8
577
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$45,380
-0.1%
8
578
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,120
-2.3%
8
579
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,020
-8.9%
8
580
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,080
-14.6%
8
581
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,560
-15.2%
8
582
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,400
-15.9%
8†
583
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,050
-12.8%
8
584
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,660
-6.6%
8
585
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$43,620
-22.1%
8
586
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,670
-6.7%
8
587
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,740
-13.6%
8
588
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$44,140
-18.1%
8
589
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,740
-18.9%
8
590
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,440
+0.2%
7
591
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,110
-11.2%
7
592
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,350
-9.0%
7
593
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,230
-5.9%
7
594
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,370
-26.3%
7
595
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$34,570
-1.0%
7
596
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,850
-0.1%
7
597
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,110
-11.7%
7
598
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$36,390
-13.5%
7
599
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,540
-9.4%
6
600
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,400
-2.3%
6
601
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,300
-4.9%
6
602
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,190
-1.3%
6
603
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,570
-1.6%
6
Live jobs in Providence, RI
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