Best jobs in South Carolina

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

Search live jobs in South Carolina How we score
Wages here are local to South Carolina (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (local)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How South Carolina pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$311,450 vs $289,140 · +7.7%
$50,490 vs $53,140 · -5.0%
$123,290 vs $132,300 · -6.8%
$352,680 vs $248,560 · +41.9%
$359,500 vs $256,560 · +40.1%
$341,960 vs $335,550 · +1.9%
−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
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
$311,450
+4.4%
—
200
100†
02
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$50,490
+42.1%
—
4,100
94†
03
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$123,290
+40.1%
5,670
29,500
94
04
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$352,680
+5.4%
40
300
91
05
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$359,500
+3.3%
1,260
2,100
90
06
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$341,960
+2.7%
80
1,000
85
07
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$27,520
+6.1%
65,070
904,300
78
08
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$30,110
+17.0%
40,750
765,800
76
09
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$265,480
+8.6%
1,010
2,700
76
10
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$91,990
+33.5%
3,750
23,400
75
11
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$302,340
+1.2%
350
600
73
12
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$274,480
+2.5%
4,510
9,600
71
13
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
$259,990
+6.4%
180
400
71
14
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$105,800
+28.5%
1,720
16,000
69
15
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$105,620
+23.2%
9,350
62,100
67
16
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$129,450
+15.8%
13,230
115,200
65
17
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$237,250
+6.1%
200
900
65
18
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$160,860
+15.2%
4,930
55,600
65
19
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$30,690
-0.5%
67,310
555,800
63
20
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$82,360
+4.9%
49,750
189,100
63
21
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$236,950
+4.2%
80
400
62
22
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$136,160
+14.8%
9,020
74,600
62
23
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$238,970
+3.2%
950
1,300
62
24
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$122,490
+20.4%
2,250
12,000
61
25
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
$239,200
+2.7%
1,200
3,300
61
Showing top 25 of 709 scored occupations — show all 709show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree
$126,980
+19.7%
60
27
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,080
+4.4%
59
28
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$36,020
+8.5%
59
29
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
$246,770
+0.3%
59
30
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
$214,160
+4.3%
57
31
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$169,440
+3.7%
57†
32
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$174,480
+2.7%
56†
33
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,530
+1.5%
56
34
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$28,530
-9.9%
55
35
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,740
+14.9%
53
36
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$217,120
+0.8%
53
37
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$80,240
+21.5%
52
38
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$70,500
+22.0%
51
39
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$134,990
+11.9%
51
40
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,860
-5.5%
49
41
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$86,440
+18.5%
49
42
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$92,700
+11.2%
49†
43
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$80,330
+16.7%
48
44
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$169,040
+3.8%
48
45
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$168,840
+4.3%
48
46
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$100,660
+8.8%
47
47
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$73,740
+19.2%
47
48
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$143,290
+6.6%
47
49
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,480
+17.3%
47
50
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$145,950
+8.0%
47
51
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,330
+16.1%
46
52
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$156,300
-2.2%
46†
53
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$101,130
+13.8%
46
54
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,060
+11.0%
46
55
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,320
+4.6%
46†
56
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$122,390
+11.1%
46
57
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$90,530
+15.0%
46
58
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,130
+4.0%
45
59
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,540
+16.8%
45
60
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$158,640
+4.1%
45
61
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,080
+4.7%
45
62
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$18,370
-0.7%
45
63
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$130,000
+8.7%
45
64
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$84,660
+16.2%
44
65
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$122,130
+9.6%
44
66
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$95,040
+5.6%
43
67
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,110
+8.7%
43
68
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,330
+10.9%
43
69
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$52,370
+16.8%
43
70
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$135,700
+4.6%
43
71
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,580
+9.1%
42
72
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$112,260
+8.2%
42
73
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$167,110
+1.8%
42
74
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$137,030
+6.1%
42
75
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$98,280
+8.7%
42
76
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,840
-6.7%
42
77
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$162,400
+2.2%
42
78
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$88,080
+12.5%
41
79
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$129,960
+4.5%
41
80
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
$136,990
+5.8%
41
81
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$125,110
+7.3%
41
82
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,500
-0.1%
41
83
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,400
+19.8%
41
84
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,970
+20.0%
41
85
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$120,310
+4.1%
40
86
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$83,290
+13.0%
40
87
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$143,580
+3.9%
40
88
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$97,500
+10.0%
39
89
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$96,330
+9.6%
39
90
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$79,990
+13.3%
39
91
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,190
+18.4%
39
92
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$138,400
+4.0%
39
93
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$136,990
+4.3%
39
94
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$90,980
+11.5%
39
95
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,160
+12.5%
39
96
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,290
+5.0%
39
97
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,000
+15.4%
39
98
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$140,530
+3.5%
38
99
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,880
+3.8%
38
100
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$77,740
+12.1%
38
101
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$121,610
+5.7%
38
102
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$31,180
+2.0%
38
103
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$76,560
+4.6%
37
104
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$119,460
+5.8%
37
105
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,880
+1.9%
37
106
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,140
+3.7%
37
107
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,420
+8.1%
37
108
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,860
+6.1%
37
109
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$113,720
+6.2%
37
110
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$63,070
+10.8%
37
111
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,600
+5.0%
37
112
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,440
+7.2%
37
113
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$42,940
+7.3%
36
114
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,720
+3.1%
36
115
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$93,600
+9.3%
36
116
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$69,440
+6.7%
36
117
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,470
+12.8%
36
118
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$114,250
+5.5%
36
119
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,350
+5.3%
36
120
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$108,660
+6.5%
35
121
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,370
+6.2%
35
122
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,740
+9.5%
35
123
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,520
+6.0%
35
124
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,920
-0.3%
35
125
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,510
+3.1%
35
126
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,080
+5.8%
35
127
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,880
-1.6%
34
128
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$141,130
+0.6%
34
129
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,330
+9.5%
34
130
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$99,520
+6.5%
34
131
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$93,670
+5.7%
34
132
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,310
+9.5%
34
133
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,630
+11.9%
33
134
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$44,530
+14.7%
33
135
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$105,740
+5.1%
33
136
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$104,920
+5.0%
33
137
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$84,340
+7.0%
33
138
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$55,430
+12.6%
32
139
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$55,140
+12.6%
32
140
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,820
-2.0%
32
141
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,250
+0.3%
32
142
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$111,190
+1.9%
32
143
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$43,510
+10.1%
32†
144
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,720
+8.2%
32
145
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$51,830
+12.8%
32
146
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$75,550
+5.8%
32
147
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$103,940
+3.8%
32
148
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$101,930
+4.9%
31
149
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$78,250
+8.6%
31
150
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$104,120
+4.4%
31
151
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,110
+3.0%
31
152
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,130
+5.2%
31
153
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$59,240
+11.1%
31
154
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$46,120
+12.9%
31
155
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,300
+7.3%
31
156
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$83,550
+7.1%
31
157
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$103,240
+4.2%
31
158
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,490
+11.5%
31
159
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,610
+8.1%
31
160
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,500
+1.2%
31
161
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$126,570
-1.1%
31
162
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,220
+2.3%
31
163
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$79,110
+7.7%
31
164
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,710
+10.4%
31
165
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$101,550
+3.9%
31
166
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$80,930
+7.0%
30
167
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,100
+6.5%
30†
168
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$78,190
+7.5%
30
169
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,680
+7.3%
30
170
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$110,490
+2.1%
30
171
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,870
+6.6%
30
172
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,120
+3.1%
30
173
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$91,140
+5.5%
30
174
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,280
+12.1%
30
175
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,860
+7.1%
30
176
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,190
+6.4%
29
177
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,860
+5.0%
29
178
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,510
+11.4%
29
179
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$96,350
+3.9%
29
180
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,060
+2.1%
29
181
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,140
+3.9%
29
182
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,970
+11.3%
29
183
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$73,410
+6.4%
29
184
Statisticians · Master's degree
$65,450
+8.5%
28
185
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$112,030
+1.2%
28
186
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$60,840
+7.7%
28
187
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,830
+5.7%
28
188
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$85,580
+5.1%
28
189
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$118,620
-15.3%
28
190
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,570
+2.6%
28
191
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,540
+2.9%
28
192
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$47,940
-5.8%
28
193
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,640
+11.0%
28
194
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$102,440
-1.5%
28
195
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,100
+4.2%
28
196
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,070
+3.1%
28
197
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$87,990
+4.2%
28
198
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,170
+4.2%
28
199
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,710
+3.6%
28
200
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,000
+8.5%
27
201
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$95,570
+1.7%
27
202
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,400
+2.3%
27
203
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,470
+3.7%
27
204
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$97,240
+2.5%
27
205
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,490
+8.5%
27
206
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$93,680
+3.0%
27
207
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$78,850
+5.4%
27
208
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$72,260
+6.4%
27
209
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$79,670
+4.9%
27
210
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$100,790
+1.9%
27
211
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,240
+5.3%
27
212
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,580
-1.6%
26
213
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,770
-5.0%
26
214
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,350
+3.7%
26
215
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$49,860
+9.5%
26
216
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,510
+10.0%
26
217
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$75,460
+3.0%
26
218
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
$108,490
-7.7%
26
219
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$90,230
+3.0%
26
220
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,120
+6.4%
26
221
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,820
+2.6%
26
222
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$80,700
+4.3%
26
223
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,280
+7.1%
26
224
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$97,890
+1.6%
26
225
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$69,970
+5.5%
26
226
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,320
+6.4%
26
227
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$46,550
+9.5%
25
228
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$69,600
+4.3%
25
229
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$86,070
+3.2%
25
230
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,810
+3.3%
25
231
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,160
+4.0%
25
232
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,180
+5.8%
25
233
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$39,020
+9.1%
25
234
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,670
+4.5%
25
235
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$39,930
+9.7%
25
236
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$74,910
+4.4%
25
237
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,020
+3.7%
25
238
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$77,400
+4.1%
25
239
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$86,210
+2.5%
25
240
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,730
+4.8%
25
241
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,260
+8.5%
24
242
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$92,520
-4.2%
24
243
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,790
+0.7%
24
244
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$60,340
+3.5%
24
245
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,810
+3.6%
24
246
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,940
+4.5%
24
247
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$99,740
-6.0%
24
248
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$99,630
+0.2%
24
249
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$63,450
+5.3%
24
250
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$22,240
+8.8%
24
251
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$91,560
+1.2%
24
252
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$77,300
+3.2%
24
253
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,400
+3.1%
23
254
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$55,390
+3.3%
23
255
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,940
-3.5%
23
256
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,980
+8.7%
23
257
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,890
+3.6%
23
258
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$75,810
+3.4%
23
259
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,160
+4.5%
23
260
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$19,370
+5.9%
23
261
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,550
+6.4%
23
262
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,290
+5.7%
23
263
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,460
+0.4%
23
264
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,940
+3.6%
23
265
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,370
+2.7%
23
266
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,210
+2.5%
23
267
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,700
+2.9%
23
268
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,910
+4.7%
23
269
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,660
+7.6%
23
270
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,980
+2.0%
23
271
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$42,950
+6.4%
23
272
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$93,640
-0.7%
23
273
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$76,790
+1.8%
23
274
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$43,680
+1.1%
23
275
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,200
+2.2%
23
276
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,010
+3.4%
23
277
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,550
+6.3%
23
278
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,710
+8.2%
23
279
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,720
+4.5%
23
280
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,880
-0.7%
22
281
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,470
+5.2%
22
282
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$86,780
+1.2%
22
283
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,940
+1.8%
22
284
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$64,680
+4.1%
22
285
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,800
+2.4%
22
286
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,290
+0.7%
22
287
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,580
+2.3%
22
288
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$63,300
+4.4%
22
289
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$64,490
+4.4%
22
290
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$62,720
+4.3%
22
291
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,810
+2.1%
22
292
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$86,260
+1.0%
22
293
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,100
+6.7%
22
294
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$26,830
+6.3%
22
295
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,840
-2.4%
22†
296
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,500
+2.6%
22
297
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,580
+3.1%
22
298
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,490
+1.7%
22
299
Curators · Master's degree
$47,200
+7.0%
22
300
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$80,540
+1.5%
22
301
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,410
+2.1%
22
302
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,650
+2.0%
22
303
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,940
+3.6%
22
304
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,570
-3.2%
22
305
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,550
+5.0%
22
306
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,330
+1.6%
22
307
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,530
+6.0%
22
308
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$56,030
+4.9%
22
309
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$51,800
+3.4%
22
310
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,160
+3.4%
22
311
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$64,740
+4.1%
22
312
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,210
+4.6%
21
313
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,810
-2.0%
21
314
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$30,260
+0.4%
21
315
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$82,540
+0.9%
21
316
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,960
+2.0%
21
317
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$79,610
+0.7%
21
318
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,190
+8.1%
21
319
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,900
+2.0%
21
320
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,240
+3.3%
21
321
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,890
0.0%
21
322
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,080
+6.0%
21
323
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,180
+6.6%
21
324
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,370
-5.1%
21
325
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,980
+2.2%
21
326
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,130
0.0%
21
327
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,430
-7.7%
21
328
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,550
+6.4%
21
329
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$70,080
+1.7%
21
330
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,110
+6.2%
21
331
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,570
+3.4%
21
332
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,840
+5.2%
21
333
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$65,460
+1.3%
21
334
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,650
+2.2%
21
335
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$63,790
+3.2%
21
336
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$51,830
+4.8%
21
337
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$86,680
-8.2%
21
338
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,670
+6.7%
21
339
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$82,240
+0.7%
21
340
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$63,220
+1.7%
21
341
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$45,760
+5.9%
21
342
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$63,130
+3.7%
21
343
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,990
+3.4%
20
344
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,160
+5.3%
20
345
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$58,990
+4.3%
20
346
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$59,110
+3.8%
20
347
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,890
+3.8%
20
348
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$33,700
+5.6%
20
349
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,010
+4.5%
20
350
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,330
+2.4%
20
351
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,640
+7.2%
20
352
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$58,960
+3.5%
20
353
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$34,490
+7.7%
20
354
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,120
+3.0%
20
355
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,070
+6.9%
20
356
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$32,180
-3.4%
20
357
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,370
+5.1%
20
358
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,780
-1.7%
20
359
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,310
+3.0%
20
360
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$37,960
+4.6%
20†
361
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,690
+2.1%
20
362
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,010
+5.6%
20
363
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$30,490
+6.7%
20
364
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$73,450
+0.6%
20
365
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$76,720
+0.7%
20
366
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$27,860
-1.5%
20
367
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$51,880
+4.6%
20
368
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,100
+2.3%
20
369
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$35,460
+5.6%
20
370
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$33,810
+7.0%
20
371
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,130
+4.9%
20
372
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$79,570
-2.6%
20
373
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,230
+0.7%
19
374
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$52,080
-3.7%
19
375
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,440
+4.7%
19
376
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$27,040
+3.4%
19
377
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,770
+1.6%
19
378
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,660
+1.1%
19
379
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,120
+5.9%
19
380
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,900
-11.2%
19
381
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$45,720
+5.5%
19
382
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,460
+3.4%
19
383
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,080
+3.7%
19
384
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,750
+4.4%
19
385
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,170
+3.0%
19
386
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
$46,800
+5.3%
19
387
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
$80,480
-22.3%
19
388
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,500
+2.9%
19
389
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$62,640
+1.7%
19
390
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,500
+2.4%
19
391
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$55,280
+1.7%
19
392
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$34,230
+3.9%
19
393
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,640
-1.8%
19
394
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$77,530
-4.4%
19
395
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$70,260
-4.2%
19
396
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,050
-0.1%
19
397
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$34,500
+4.1%
19
398
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$34,790
+5.5%
19
399
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$37,340
+3.2%
19
400
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,490
-0.8%
19
401
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$53,880
+0.2%
19
402
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,790
-0.2%
19
403
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,420
+4.1%
18
404
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,110
-2.8%
18
405
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,510
0.0%
18
406
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,040
+5.7%
18
407
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,010
+0.6%
18
408
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$53,040
+3.5%
18
409
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,800
+3.7%
18
410
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$57,170
+2.1%
18
411
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$51,920
+3.6%
18
412
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$62,420
+1.7%
18
413
Archivists · Master's degree
$52,810
+3.8%
18
414
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$76,440
-5.6%
18
415
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,520
+1.7%
18
416
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,740
+4.5%
18
417
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,350
-7.3%
18
418
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,470
+5.4%
18
419
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$46,760
+3.1%
18
420
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,890
-1.6%
18
421
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$48,700
+4.0%
18
422
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,730
+3.5%
18
423
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$72,120
-1.8%
18
424
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$34,960
+2.0%
18
425
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$67,610
+1.1%
18
426
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$56,780
+2.6%
18
427
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$53,190
+3.3%
18
428
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$64,090
+1.6%
18
429
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$52,310
+3.4%
18
430
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,740
+2.0%
18†
431
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,000
+3.3%
18
432
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,250
+6.4%
18
433
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$57,700
-3.5%
18
434
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,130
+3.0%
18
435
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,330
+4.3%
18
436
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,670
-0.2%
18
437
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,730
+2.5%
18
438
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$37,860
+5.7%
18
439
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,650
+3.3%
17
440
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,450
+4.9%
17
441
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,650
-2.9%
17
442
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$45,340
+4.2%
17
443
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,200
-6.4%
17
444
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,020
+3.7%
17
445
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$47,020
+3.8%
17
446
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,250
+4.2%
17
447
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$40,840
+3.8%
17
448
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$69,580
0.0%
17
449
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$38,290
+5.4%
17
450
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,320
+2.5%
17
451
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,020
+3.2%
17
452
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,060
+5.3%
17
453
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,220
+4.5%
17
454
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$26,210
+5.8%
17
455
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$59,210
+1.5%
17
456
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$62,360
-1.8%
17
457
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$53,710
+2.1%
17
458
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,510
+5.9%
17
459
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,200
+1.2%
17
460
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,620
+2.0%
17
461
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,080
+3.5%
17
462
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,010
+3.2%
17
463
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,970
0.0%
17
464
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,540
+3.5%
17
465
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
+2.4%
17
466
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,020
+4.6%
17
467
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,290
+1.6%
17
468
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$48,880
+3.3%
17
469
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$39,480
+4.8%
17
470
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$61,820
+1.3%
17
471
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,480
+2.0%
17
472
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,180
+3.6%
17
473
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,510
-6.1%
17
474
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,130
+5.1%
16
475
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,430
+2.4%
16
476
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,460
+3.0%
16
477
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,000
+2.9%
16
478
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,950
+3.2%
16
479
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$59,800
+1.4%
16
480
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$41,290
+4.3%
16
481
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,210
+3.7%
16
482
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$27,840
+6.0%
16
483
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,480
-4.2%
16
484
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,580
-8.8%
16
485
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,170
+3.0%
16
486
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$62,000
+0.6%
16
487
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,250
-10.8%
16
488
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$62,150
-1.6%
16
489
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,910
-2.8%
16
490
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$49,360
+1.8%
16
491
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,760
-0.7%
16
492
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,370
+4.3%
16
493
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$32,180
+3.1%
16
494
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$30,400
+1.6%
16
495
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,990
+4.4%
16
496
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,470
0.0%
16
497
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,100
+2.7%
16
498
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$50,330
+2.5%
16
499
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,840
-0.8%
16
500
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$22,230
+6.4%
16
501
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,060
+1.6%
16
502
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,660
+3.3%
16
503
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,230
+3.7%
16
504
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$56,630
+1.0%
16
505
Historians · Master's degree
$52,120
+2.2%
16
506
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,890
-1.6%
16
507
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,810
+3.2%
16
508
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$50,500
+2.3%
16
509
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$65,770
-0.1%
16
510
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,780
+3.8%
16
511
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$57,940
+1.2%
16
512
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,740
+2.8%
15
513
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,610
-3.5%
15
514
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$63,740
-6.5%
15
515
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$36,090
+4.5%
15
516
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$60,220
-0.1%
15
517
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,510
+2.5%
15
518
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$62,310
-1.9%
15
519
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,460
+2.6%
15
520
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,130
-6.0%
15
521
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$62,940
-13.7%
15
522
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,700
0.0%
15
523
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,100
+3.8%
15
524
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,790
+3.9%
15
525
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,250
-0.4%
15
526
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,790
-3.1%
15
527
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,890
-7.8%
15
528
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$50,860
+1.7%
15
529
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$31,740
+3.0%
15
530
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,670
+5.1%
15
531
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,130
+2.5%
15
532
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,240
+3.6%
15
533
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$53,160
+1.5%
15
534
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,900
+0.2%
15
535
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,040
+1.2%
15
536
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$62,160
-2.0%
15
537
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,660
+0.5%
15
538
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,390
-8.4%
15
539
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$62,320
-12.4%
15
540
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$61,110
-1.8%
15
541
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,480
+3.3%
15
542
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$45,230
+2.5%
15
543
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,220
+0.7%
15
544
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,100
-0.3%
15
545
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$46,000
+2.2%
15
546
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$61,250
-6.9%
14
547
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,380
-5.5%
14
548
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,710
-9.5%
14
549
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$40,020
+3.1%
14
550
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$45,360
+2.4%
14
551
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$44,310
+2.6%
14
552
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,750
+2.0%
14
553
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,590
+4.2%
14
554
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,840
-5.8%
14
555
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,800
+1.3%
14
556
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$32,900
+4.1%
14
557
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$32,690
+3.6%
14
558
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,090
-6.5%
14
559
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,480
+2.3%
14
560
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$49,940
+1.5%
14
561
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$27,420
-13.5%
14
562
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$32,180
-5.4%
14
563
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,800
-10.7%
14
564
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,780
+1.4%
14
565
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,710
+4.7%
14
566
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$58,970
-2.5%
14
567
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,740
-0.5%
14
568
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$27,000
-1.5%
14
569
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,160
-2.8%
14
570
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,170
+1.0%
14
571
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$29,160
+0.2%
14
572
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,240
-16.7%
14
573
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,650
-3.7%
14
574
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,040
-6.3%
14
575
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,280
-12.9%
13
576
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,420
-12.1%
13
577
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$55,910
-3.2%
13
578
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,240
-1.7%
13†
579
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,500
-2.3%
13
580
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,140
-10.5%
13
581
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$31,490
+3.0%
13
582
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,550
-0.9%
13
583
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,270
-3.8%
13
584
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,740
-6.8%
13
585
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,060
-7.8%
13
586
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$36,770
+2.5%
13
587
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$39,790
+1.0%
13
588
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,870
+1.4%
13
589
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,000
+1.0%
13
590
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,580
-0.4%
13
591
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$51,200
-2.5%
13
592
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,440
-0.2%
13
593
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$43,820
+1.4%
13
594
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,040
-12.0%
13
595
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,280
+2.8%
12
596
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,880
+3.1%
12
597
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,810
-8.7%
12
598
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,950
-21.1%
12
599
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,890
+1.8%
12
600
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,670
-6.3%
12
601
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,040
-19.6%
12
602
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$36,120
+2.1%
12
603
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,560
+2.2%
12
604
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,670
+1.0%
12
605
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,320
-4.3%
12
606
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,110
+2.3%
12
607
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,600
+0.5%
12
608
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,490
-13.6%
12
609
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,210
-8.3%
12
610
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,650
-1.4%
12
611
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,220
-7.8%
12
612
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,680
-1.6%
12
613
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,090
-4.4%
12†
614
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,910
-16.3%
12
615
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,410
-2.3%
12
616
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,610
-18.9%
12
617
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$39,690
-7.0%
12†
618
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$47,940
-3.9%
12
619
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,140
+2.3%
12
620
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$45,300
-7.1%
12
621
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,850
-12.0%
12
622
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,230
-13.6%
12
623
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
-4.8%
11
624
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$35,050
+2.1%
11
625
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,340
-14.4%
11
626
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$35,990
+1.4%
11
627
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,950
+2.5%
11
628
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,120
-2.9%
11
629
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$34,880
+0.9%
11
630
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,470
-9.5%
11
631
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,750
-12.8%
11
632
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,860
-2.8%
11
633
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,260
-9.0%
11
634
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,470
-8.1%
11
635
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$45,180
-4.1%
11
636
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,560
-8.3%
11
637
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,990
-1.8%
11
638
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,720
-4.6%
11
639
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,460
+0.2%
11
640
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,900
-14.6%
11
641
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$45,710
-21.2%
11
642
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,380
-1.1%
11
643
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,280
-2.5%
11
644
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$38,250
-10.8%
11
645
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,560
-13.6%
11
646
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,500
-13.2%
11
647
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,160
-2.3%
11
648
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$33,220
+0.6%
11
649
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,530
-2.3%
11†
650
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,370
-0.7%
10
651
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$41,740
-17.2%
10
652
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,280
-9.0%
10
653
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$40,000
+0.6%
10
654
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,050
-4.7%
10
655
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,610
-8.9%
10
656
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$35,110
-3.3%
10
657
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,760
-11.2%
10
658
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,220
+0.6%
10
659
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,310
-3.3%
10
660
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,040
-1.5%
10
661
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,350
-15.9%
10
662
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$42,900
-0.6%
10
663
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,840
-36.1%
10
664
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,740
-11.7%
10
665
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,070
-25.9%
10
666
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,830
-11.6%
10
667
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,960
-9.4%
10
668
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,710
-5.6%
10
669
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,820
-16.1%
10
670
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,300
-0.6%
10
671
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,650
-5.4%
10
672
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$39,060
-0.9%
10
673
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,100
-25.9%
10
674
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,410
-10.1%
10
675
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$26,490
+1.2%
10
676
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$37,090
-22.1%
10
677
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$38,590
-0.1%
10
678
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$38,050
-13.0%
9
679
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$39,340
-18.1%
9
680
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,880
-1.8%
9
681
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$38,020
-3.4%
9
682
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,070
-6.8%
9
683
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,780
-6.6%
9
684
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$35,090
-5.0%
9
685
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,170
-4.7%
9
686
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$36,000
-1.0%
9
687
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,870
-16.9%
9
688
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,980
-6.7%
9
689
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,140
-0.1%
9
690
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,320
-0.4%
9
691
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$36,180
-10.5%
9
692
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$33,870
-4.9%
8
693
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$34,510
-5.4%
8
694
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,010
-26.3%
8
695
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,280
-2.2%
8
696
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,870
-15.2%
8
697
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$33,030
-4.5%
8
698
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$33,810
-9.6%
8
699
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,650
-6.1%
8
700
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$29,640
-5.6%
8
701
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,000
-5.9%
8
702
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$30,960
-5.5%
7
703
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,300
-1.3%
7
704
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,240
-2.7%
7
705
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,010
-2.6%
7
706
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$29,160
-13.5%
7
707
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,350
-0.6%
7
708
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,300
-0.7%
7
709
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,850
-1.6%
6
Live jobs in South Carolina
United States Army Installation Management CommandVerified from company ATS

Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

Fort Jackson, SC Monday-Friday between 5:30pm-10:00pm, overnight shifts 10:00pm-5:30am, weekends and holidays with open availability. On-site
$18.70–$28.29/hr View job →
Air Mobility CommandVerified from company ATS

Recreation Aid (Fitness)

Goose Creek, SC No guaranteed hours but could work anywhere from 0-40 Hours per week, depending on facility needs. On-site
$15.00–$16.00/hr View job →
Air National Guard UnitsVerified from company ATS

POLICE OFFICER

Eastover, SC Full-time On-site
$50,460–$65,599/yr View job →
Growth and openings are national (BLS EP 2024–34) — state-level projections are not in this data pull, so the same national figure is used for every place and we say so rather than guess.
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