Best jobs in St. Joseph, MO

The best-scoring occupations in the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in St. Joseph, MO How we score
Wages here are local to St. Joseph, MO (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 St. Joseph, MO pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$31,250 vs $35,800 · -12.7%
$128,710 vs $132,300 · -2.7%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
100†
02
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
—†
+4.1%
—
600
78†
03
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
—†
+49.9%
—
2,300
78†
04
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$31,250
+17.0%
1,760
765,800
76
05
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$128,710
+40.1%
140
29,500
61
06
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
—
23,400
59†
07
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
—†
+2.7%
—
1,000
55†
08
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
—†
+28.5%
—
16,000
52†
09
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$74,570
+4.4%
1,510
308,700
50
10
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$36,640
+8.5%
1,280
472,300
50
11
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$77,240
+4.9%
1,490
189,100
48
12
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
45†
13
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
—†
+6.1%
—
900
44†
14
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
—†
+4.4%
—
200
43†
15
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$31,770
-0.5%
1,310
555,800
42
16
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$29,920
-9.9%
1,330
542,600
42
17
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
42†
18
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$29,430
+6.1%
640
904,300
42
19
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential · 53-7062
$44,100
+1.5%
1,300
384,300
41
20
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$98,080
+23.2%
200
62,100
41
21
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
$400,000
+2.7%
80
3,300
41
22
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
—†
+17.3%
—
27,400
40†
23
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
39†
24
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
38†
25
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent · 51-2090
$54,400
-0.1%
1,360
156,300
37
Showing top 25 of 732 scored occupations — show all 732show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$138,060
+20.4%
37
27
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+18.5%
35†
28
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.2%
35†
29
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
—†
+19.2%
35†
30
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,930
+4.5%
35
31
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+20.0%
34†
32
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+19.8%
33†
33
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,330
+4.0%
33
34
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$123,420
+14.8%
33
35
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+16.8%
33†
36
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,560
+14.9%
32
37
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,510
+22.0%
32
38
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
32†
39
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,170
+15.2%
32
40
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.3%
32†
41
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$98,570
+15.8%
31
42
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,420
+3.8%
31
43
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
30†
44
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
30†
45
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
29†
46
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
29†
47
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$74,780
+16.7%
29
48
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.9%
29†
49
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,350
+9.5%
29
50
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$95,440
+11.0%
29
51
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,640
+16.1%
28
52
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,840
-5.5%
28
53
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
28†
54
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
28†
55
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$51,070
+16.8%
27
56
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
27†
57
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
27†
58
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,400
-6.7%
27
59
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
27†
60
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$93,880
+15.0%
27
61
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
26†
62
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$36,090
+2.0%
26
63
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$29,620
-13.5%
26
64
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
26†
65
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.3%
26†
66
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,280
+12.5%
26
67
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$92,640
+13.8%
25
68
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
25†
69
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$30,490
-0.7%
25
70
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
25†
71
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
25†
72
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
25†
73
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
25†
74
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$41,890
+5.5%
24
75
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$207,450
+4.1%
24
76
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$96,240
+13.0%
24
77
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
24†
78
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$217,670
+2.5%
24
79
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.2%
24†
80
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,310
+10.9%
23
81
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$85,620
+12.5%
23
82
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
23†
83
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,900
+2.3%
23
84
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
23†
85
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
23†
86
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$49,140
-2.0%
23
87
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$116,540
+8.7%
23
88
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+9.3%
23†
89
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,060
+2.2%
22
90
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$118,290
+9.6%
22
91
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
22†
92
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,470
+7.3%
22
93
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,370
+1.2%
22
94
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
22†
95
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
22†
96
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,900
+6.0%
22
97
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$56,140
+10.8%
22
98
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$125,750
+4.5%
22
99
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
22†
100
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
22†
101
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
22†
102
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,030
+5.3%
22
103
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$51,760
+7.3%
22
104
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$73,860
+12.1%
22
105
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,210
-1.6%
21
106
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
21†
107
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
21†
108
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
21†
109
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
21†
110
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$67,480
+4.6%
21
111
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
21†
112
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
21†
113
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.1%
21†
114
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
21†
115
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
21†
116
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
21†
117
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$123,480
+6.6%
21
118
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
20†
119
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$89,670
+5.6%
20
120
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
20†
121
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
20†
122
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$77,230
+8.8%
20
123
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$131,720
+4.6%
20
124
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,200
+6.2%
20
125
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
20†
126
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
20†
127
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,830
+12.1%
20
128
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
20†
129
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
—†
+9.7%
20†
130
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
20†
131
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
20†
132
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
19†
133
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
19†
134
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
19†
135
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
19†
136
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
19†
137
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
19†
138
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
19†
139
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.0%
19†
140
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$49,140
+3.9%
19
141
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,910
+8.1%
19
142
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
19†
143
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,380
+11.9%
19
144
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$74,400
+9.6%
19
145
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.5%
19†
146
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$82,480
+8.2%
19
147
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,820
+3.6%
19
148
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
19†
149
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,740
+8.7%
19
150
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
19†
151
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$80,670
+8.7%
19
152
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,840
+11.0%
19
153
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,340
+6.6%
19
154
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
18†
155
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,120
+3.1%
18
156
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
18†
157
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,130
+4.7%
18
158
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$54,810
+11.1%
18
159
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$131,540
+4.3%
18
160
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$104,540
+6.1%
18
161
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+9.1%
18†
162
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
18†
163
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
18†
164
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
18†
165
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,530
+6.7%
18
166
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$138,340
+3.8%
18
167
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.6%
18†
168
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
18†
169
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.1%
18†
170
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$128,370
+1.9%
18
171
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$87,370
+7.0%
18
172
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
18†
173
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
18†
174
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.4%
18†
175
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
18†
176
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,180
+4.2%
17
177
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
178
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
17†
179
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$134,810
+3.7%
17
180
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$115,270
+5.0%
17
181
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,720
+8.8%
17
182
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
17†
183
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
17†
184
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.7%
17†
185
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
17†
186
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
17†
187
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
17†
188
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
17†
189
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,150
+4.5%
17
190
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,930
+6.4%
17
191
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
17†
192
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
17†
193
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
17†
194
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$29,000
+5.9%
16
195
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$66,990
+5.8%
16
196
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$77,230
+3.0%
16
197
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,290
+4.5%
16
198
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
16†
199
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
16†
200
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
16†
201
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
16†
202
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,070
-0.3%
16
203
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,370
+4.1%
16
204
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
16†
205
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
16†
206
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$59,840
+7.7%
16
207
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
16†
208
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,720
+2.6%
16
209
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,010
+3.7%
16
210
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,170
+3.1%
16
211
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
16†
212
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
213
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
15†
214
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,920
+3.8%
15
215
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
15†
216
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,450
+0.3%
15
217
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,460
+3.6%
15
218
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,300
-5.0%
15
219
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,500
+6.4%
15
220
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
15†
221
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
15†
222
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
15†
223
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,960
-3.4%
15
224
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
15†
225
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
15†
226
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
15†
227
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
15†
228
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$30,840
-1.5%
15
229
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$78,230
+4.9%
15
230
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
15†
231
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
15†
232
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
15†
233
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.1%
15†
234
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
235
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
15†
236
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
15†
237
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$63,850
+6.4%
15
238
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
15†
239
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
15†
240
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.3%
15†
241
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
15†
242
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,000
+4.2%
15
243
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
15†
244
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
14†
245
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$83,510
+5.0%
14
246
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$73,080
+4.3%
14
247
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$46,730
-5.8%
14
248
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$42,030
+1.1%
14
249
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$37,450
+6.7%
14
250
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$39,960
+6.4%
14
251
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$29,460
+6.3%
14
252
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
14†
253
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
14†
254
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
14†
255
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
14†
256
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
14†
257
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,160
+6.9%
14
258
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,150
+6.4%
14
259
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
14†
260
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.0%
14†
261
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,820
+5.8%
14
262
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
14†
263
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
14†
264
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
14†
265
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.0%
14†
266
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,040
+7.1%
14
267
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
14†
268
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
14†
269
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
14†
270
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
14†
271
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.7%
14†
272
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.8%
14†
273
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$49,790
-1.6%
14
274
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
14†
275
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
13†
276
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
13†
277
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
13†
278
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
13†
279
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
13†
280
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.5%
13†
281
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,680
+3.7%
13
282
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.4%
13†
283
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
13†
284
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
13†
285
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
13†
286
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
13†
287
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
13†
288
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.6%
13†
289
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
13†
290
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
13†
291
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,370
0.0%
13
292
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,060
+2.4%
13
293
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
13†
294
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
13†
295
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,180
+0.4%
13
296
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
13†
297
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
13†
298
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$49,060
+3.4%
13
299
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
13†
300
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$100,720
+1.9%
13
301
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
13†
302
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
13†
303
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
13†
304
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
13†
305
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$64,060
+5.5%
13
306
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,210
+3.1%
13
307
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$66,670
+3.0%
13
308
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.5%
13†
309
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$55,830
+3.5%
13
310
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
13†
311
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
13†
312
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
13†
313
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,300
-8.9%
13
314
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,880
+3.3%
13
315
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
13†
316
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
13†
317
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
13†
318
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,620
+6.7%
13
319
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,190
0.0%
13
320
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.4%
13†
321
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
13†
322
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
13†
323
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.8%
13†
324
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
13†
325
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
13†
326
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,200
+2.9%
13
327
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
13†
328
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$70,010
+3.3%
13
329
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.6%
12†
330
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
12†
331
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
12†
332
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
12†
333
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$45,200
+5.3%
12
334
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
12†
335
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
12†
336
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
12†
337
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$51,140
+5.9%
12
338
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
12†
339
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
12†
340
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
12†
341
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
12†
342
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
12†
343
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,040
+5.2%
12
344
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
12†
345
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
12†
346
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
12†
347
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$56,480
+4.8%
12
348
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
12†
349
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,760
+3.2%
12
350
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$96,390
-1.5%
12
351
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
12†
352
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
12†
353
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$34,540
+5.6%
12
354
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
12†
355
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
12†
356
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
12†
357
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
358
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
12†
359
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
12†
360
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
12†
361
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
12†
362
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$31,210
+0.4%
12
363
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,130
-2.9%
12
364
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
11†
365
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
11†
366
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
11†
367
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
11†
368
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.1%
11†
369
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
11†
370
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
11†
371
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$28,730
+5.6%
11
372
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
11†
373
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$28,600
+3.4%
11
374
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
11†
375
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,620
-7.8%
11
376
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
11†
377
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$34,070
+2.0%
11
378
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
11†
379
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
11†
380
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
11†
381
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
11†
382
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,890
-7.7%
11
383
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$35,150
+4.1%
11
384
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
11†
385
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
11†
386
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,470
+5.4%
11
387
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
11†
388
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
11†
389
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
11†
390
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$50,600
-2.0%
11
391
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.8%
11†
392
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
11†
393
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,430
+5.7%
11
394
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
11†
395
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,120
+3.4%
11
396
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
11†
397
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,440
+2.4%
11
398
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
11†
399
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.4%
11†
400
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
11†
401
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
11†
402
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
11†
403
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
11†
404
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
11†
405
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,710
+3.7%
11
406
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
11†
407
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
11†
408
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
11†
409
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
11†
410
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,220
+3.4%
11
411
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,680
+5.1%
11
412
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
11†
413
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
11†
414
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
11†
415
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
11†
416
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,490
+0.2%
11
417
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
11†
418
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
11†
419
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
11†
420
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
10†
421
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,760
+3.0%
10
422
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
10†
423
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
10†
424
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
10†
425
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
10†
426
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
10†
427
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
10†
428
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
10†
429
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$51,230
+3.8%
10
430
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
10†
431
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,470
+4.1%
10
432
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
10†
433
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
10†
434
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,870
+3.6%
10
435
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
10†
436
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
10†
437
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
10†
438
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
10†
439
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$38,620
+3.1%
10
440
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
10†
441
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
10†
442
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
10†
443
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.1%
10†
444
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$55,070
+3.5%
10
445
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
10†
446
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
10†
447
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
10†
448
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$30,210
+3.0%
10
449
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,750
+3.5%
10
450
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
10†
451
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
10†
452
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
10†
453
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,760
+3.3%
10
454
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
10†
455
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
10†
456
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
10†
457
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,170
+3.5%
10
458
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
10†
459
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
10†
460
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$63,080
+1.7%
10
461
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
10†
462
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
10†
463
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
10†
464
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
10†
465
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$78,530
-4.2%
10
466
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,530
-2.8%
10
467
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
9†
468
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
9†
469
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,190
+0.7%
9
470
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$38,000
+3.2%
9
471
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
9†
472
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,830
+3.0%
9
473
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$46,840
+2.6%
9
474
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$46,370
+3.8%
9
475
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,760
+2.4%
9
476
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
9†
477
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
9†
478
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
9†
479
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
9†
480
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
9†
481
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
9†
482
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,420
+0.5%
9
483
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
9†
484
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
9†
485
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
9†
486
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
9†
487
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+0.6%
9†
488
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
9†
489
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
9†
490
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,720
-1.8%
9
491
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.3%
9†
492
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$58,480
+1.8%
9
493
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
9†
494
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.4%
9†
495
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$47,250
+1.7%
9
496
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
9†
497
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$49,690
+2.1%
9
498
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
9†
499
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
500
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
9†
501
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,080
+3.7%
9
502
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
9†
503
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
9†
504
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
9†
505
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
9†
506
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$33,480
+1.6%
9
507
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
9†
508
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
9†
509
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
9†
510
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$52,520
-3.7%
9
511
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
9†
512
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
9†
513
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
9†
514
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,420
+3.2%
9
515
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
9†
516
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
9†
517
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$63,920
+1.3%
8
518
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,850
+1.6%
8
519
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,440
-5.1%
8
520
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
8†
521
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
8†
522
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,880
-3.5%
8
523
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,110
0.0%
8
524
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
8†
525
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
8†
526
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
8†
527
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
8†
528
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,390
0.0%
8
529
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
8†
530
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
8†
531
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,780
+2.3%
8
532
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,730
+2.5%
8
533
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,440
-6.8%
8
534
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
8†
535
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
8†
536
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
8†
537
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,760
-1.6%
8
538
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
8†
539
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
8†
540
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
8†
541
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
8†
542
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
8†
543
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
8†
544
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
8†
545
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$74,110
-4.2%
8
546
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,290
-5.4%
8
547
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
8†
548
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
8†
549
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
8†
550
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
8†
551
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
8†
552
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$30,550
+0.2%
8
553
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$47,670
+1.7%
8
554
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,390
+2.9%
8
555
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
8†
556
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
8†
557
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,790
-0.4%
7
558
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
—†
-5.2%
7†
559
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.4%
7†
560
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.8%
7†
561
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
7†
562
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
7†
563
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,560
-0.5%
7
564
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.9%
7†
565
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
7†
566
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
7†
567
Tapers · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.1%
7†
568
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
7†
569
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
7†
570
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
7†
571
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
7†
572
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,180
-12.9%
7
573
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$28,600
-1.5%
7
574
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
7†
575
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
7†
576
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$49,420
+1.4%
7
577
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,410
+2.0%
7
578
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
7†
579
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
7†
580
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
7†
581
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$43,880
+1.5%
7
582
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
7†
583
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-1.7%
7†
584
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
7†
585
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$47,440
+0.6%
7
586
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
7†
587
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
7†
588
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.1%
7†
589
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
7†
590
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,070
-0.9%
7
591
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
7†
592
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,670
-6.5%
7
593
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
7†
594
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,390
-4.2%
7
595
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
7†
596
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
7†
597
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,960
-10.7%
7
598
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
7†
599
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$49,760
+0.2%
7
600
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
7†
601
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,970
-16.7%
6
602
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
6†
603
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,020
-3.8%
6
604
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
6†
605
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
6†
606
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
6†
607
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.2%
6†
608
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,280
+1.0%
6
609
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
6†
610
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
6†
611
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
6†
612
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
6†
613
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
6†
614
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
6†
615
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$57,090
-3.5%
6
616
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$39,400
+1.0%
6
617
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$31,200
+1.2%
6†
618
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
6†
619
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,930
-2.3%
6
620
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
6†
621
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.3%
6†
622
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
6†
623
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
6†
624
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
6†
625
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,640
-2.5%
6
626
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,950
-10.5%
6
627
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
6†
628
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.3%
6†
629
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
6†
630
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
6†
631
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$51,490
-1.8%
6
632
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.1%
6†
633
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,630
+1.2%
6
634
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
6†
635
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
6†
636
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
6†
637
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
6†
638
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,990
-2.3%
6
639
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
6†
640
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
6†
641
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.2%
6†
642
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
—†
-7.1%
6†
643
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
6†
644
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.2%
6†
645
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
6†
646
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
6†
647
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
6†
648
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.1%
6†
649
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
6†
650
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
6†
651
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
6†
652
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
6†
653
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
5†
654
Tutors · Some college, no degree
—†
+0.6%
5†
655
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
5†
656
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
5†
657
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
5†
658
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
5†
659
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
5†
660
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
5†
661
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
5†
662
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
5†
663
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.1%
5†
664
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
5†
665
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
5†
666
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-21.1%
5†
667
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.0%
5†
668
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
5†
669
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
5†
670
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
5†
671
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
5†
672
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,480
-3.7%
5
673
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
5†
674
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
5†
675
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
5†
676
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
5†
677
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
5†
678
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
5†
679
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
5†
680
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.6%
5†
681
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,500
-11.6%
5
682
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
5†
683
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
5†
684
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,680
-4.8%
5
685
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-6.8%
5†
686
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.6%
5†
687
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
5†
688
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.0%
5†
689
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
5†
690
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
5†
691
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
5†
692
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,500
-5.8%
5
693
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
4†
694
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
4†
695
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
4†
696
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.4%
4†
697
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
4†
698
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
4†
699
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
4†
700
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
4†
701
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
4†
702
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
4†
703
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
4†
704
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
4†
705
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
4†
706
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
4†
707
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
4†
708
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
4†
709
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
4†
710
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
4†
711
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
4†
712
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
4†
713
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
4†
714
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
4†
715
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
4†
716
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
4†
717
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.0%
4†
718
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
4†
719
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
4†
720
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
4†
721
Models · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.5%
4†
722
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
4†
723
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,210
-25.9%
4
724
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
4†
725
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,600
-6.7%
4
726
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
4†
727
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
4†
728
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
4†
729
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
3†
730
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
3†
731
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
3†
732
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.7%
3†
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