Best jobs in State College, PA

The best-scoring occupations in the State College, PA metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in State College, PA How we score

Wages here are local to State College, PA (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)

Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings

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Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

P25–P75

Growth

Employed

Open/yr

Score

Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212

—†

+4.1%

—

600

100†

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1022

—†

+4.1%

—

200

96†

Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081

—†

+49.9%

—

2,300

81†

Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211

—†

+3.2%

—

1,300

80†

Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224

—†

+2.7%

—

800

78†

Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222

—†

+4.2%

—

400

73†

Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231

—†

+42.1%

—

4,100

67†

Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023

$27,790

+6.1%

2,320

904,300

Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171

$124,470

+40.1%

110

29,500

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242

—†

+4.1%

—

400

63†

Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120

$29,950

+17.0%

1,380

765,800

Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023

—†

+4.4%

—

200

57†

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241

—†

+4.3%

—

300

56†

Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223

—†

+6.1%

—

900

54†

Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215

—†

+2.7%

—

3,300

54†

Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011

—†

+21.8%

—

2,400

51†

Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051

$81,840

+33.5%

23,400

Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221

—†

+19.7%

—

3,200

49†

Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212

—†

+28.5%

16,000

48†

Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151

—†

+8.6%

—

2,700

48†

General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021

$91,120

+4.4%

1,470

308,700

Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111

$102,590

+23.2%

320

62,100

Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031

—†

+21.5%

—

9,600

44†

Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031

$29,240

-0.5%

1,710

555,800

Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065

$33,890

+8.5%

1,180

472,300

Showing top 25 of 773 scored occupations — show all 773show top 25

Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

Growth

Score

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+17.3%

43†

Physician Assistants · Master's degree

$128,480

+20.4%

Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree

$81,480

+4.9%

Software Developers · Bachelor's degree

$103,620

+15.8%

Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

40†

General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.3%

39†

Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree

$128,410

+15.2%

Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree

—†

+18.5%

39†

Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree

—†

+19.2%

39†

Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree

$125,550

+14.8%

Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential

$35,990

+14.9%

Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.8%

38†

Epidemiologists · Master's degree

—†

+16.2%

37†

Logisticians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+16.7%

37†

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+16.8%

37†

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$35,850

+2.0%

Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential

$35,280

-0.7%

Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+20.0%

36†

Cashiers · No formal educational credential

$28,090

-9.9%

Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+18.4%

36†

Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,920

-6.7%

Nurse Midwives · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

35†

Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree

$58,780

+22.0%

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree

$53,540

+16.8%

Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

33†

Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.0%

33†

Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree

$203,960

+4.3%

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

33†

Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.3%

32†

Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree

—†

+13.3%

32†

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree

—†

+13.0%

32†

Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.2%

31†

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree

—†

+14.7%

31†

Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.1%

31†

Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree

$96,460

+15.0%

Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.8%

30†

Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$82,490

+15.4%

Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

29†

Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,160

+16.1%

Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree

$131,500

+9.6%

Occupational Therapists · Master's degree

$94,940

+13.8%

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+12.8%

29†

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree

—†

+8.6%

29†

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,700

-1.6%

Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree

$112,410

+11.9%

Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

29†

Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree

—†

+12.9%

29†

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.2%

29†

Genetic Counselors · Master's degree

—†

+9.3%

29†

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$37,690

+19.8%

Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+12.8%

28†

Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

28†

Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

28†

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,420

+3.8%

Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

28†

Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential

$53,420

+7.3%

Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,590

-5.5%

Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

28†

Counselors, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

28†

Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

28†

Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree

$98,970

+10.9%

Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree

$168,340

+4.1%

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$56,130

+4.0%

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.2%

27†

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.6%

27†

Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.5%

27†

Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree

$98,410

+9.6%

Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.0%

26†

Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$81,820

+5.6%

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.0%

26†

Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$88,690

+11.0%

Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

26†

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

26†

Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

+10.1%

26†

100

Athletic Trainers · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

26†

101

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$79,540

+12.5%

102

Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree

$122,660

+6.6%

103

Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree

$101,970

+8.7%

104

Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree

$150,520

+3.8%

105

Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$75,070

+10.8%

106

Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.4%

25†

107

Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$42,720

+12.5%

108

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+7.1%

25†

109

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.1%

25†

110

Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree

$135,010

+4.6%

111

Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.7%

25†

112

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree

$93,680

+10.0%

113

Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree

$73,040

+4.6%

114

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,500

+6.0%

115

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+10.4%

25†

116

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+7.3%

24†

117

Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

24†

118

Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree

$73,690

+12.1%

119

Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.3%

24†

120

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.7%

24†

121

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.5%

24†

122

Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

24†

123

Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$97,920

+8.2%

124

Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$90,530

+9.1%

125

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.5%

24†

126

Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

24†

127

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree

$80,480

+11.2%

128

Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.7%

24†

129

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.0%

24†

130

Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$105,580

+4.5%

131

Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.5%

24†

132

Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$84,330

+8.7%

133

Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree

$127,570

+5.0%

134

Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$60,890

+8.8%

135

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.3%

23†

136

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$78,880

+5.3%

137

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential

—†

+9.5%

23†

138

Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

23†

139

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,170

+11.9%

140

Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+10.9%

23†

141

Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.2%

23†

142

Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

23†

143

Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,600

+9.5%

144

Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

23†

145

Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree

$109,200

+4.7%

146

Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

23†

147

Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

23†

148

Political Scientists · Master's degree

—†

-3.1%

23†

149

Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

23†

150

Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$97,450

+7.2%

151

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.1%

22†

152

Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

22†

153

Statisticians · Master's degree

$93,830

+8.5%

154

Bartenders · No formal educational credential

$28,100

+5.9%

155

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.7%

22†

156

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

22†

157

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$36,970

+1.5%

158

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

22†

159

Art Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

22†

160

Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential

—†

+11.1%

22†

161

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree

—†

+9.7%

22†

162

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$61,050

+6.7%

163

Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+10.0%

22†

164

Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent

$66,730

-7.8%

165

Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+4.3%

22†

166

Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.1%

22†

167

Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree

$107,850

+4.1%

168

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

22†

169

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.4%

21†

170

Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.9%

21†

171

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+8.1%

21†

172

Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree

$122,930

+3.7%

173

Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.3%

21†

174

Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+9.5%

21†

175

Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$64,220

+6.2%

176

Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$96,110

+5.0%

177

Web Developers · Bachelor's degree

$91,300

+7.5%

178

Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.5%

21†

179

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.4%

21†

180

Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

21†

181

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.6%

21†

182

Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

21†

183

Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$39,440

+2.3%

184

Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,270

+7.3%

185

Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$29,480

+12.1%

186

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

$76,760

-2.0%

187

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$57,970

+8.1%

188

Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree

$78,530

+7.0%

189

Chemists · Bachelor's degree

$107,890

+4.9%

190

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.3%

20†

191

Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree

$104,440

+3.8%

192

Economists · Master's degree

—†

+1.2%

20†

193

Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

20†

194

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,540

+3.6%

195

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential

$37,990

+3.6%

196

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

20†

197

Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-7.7%

20†

198

Curators · Master's degree

—†

+7.0%

20†

199

Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.2%

20†

200

Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+9.2%

20†

201

Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.4%

20†

202

Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

20†

203

Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.5%

20†

204

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.2%

20†

205

Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree

—†

+1.7%

20†

206

Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+2.0%

20†

207

Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

20†

208

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent

$70,510

+3.1%

209

Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree

$99,590

+4.6%

210

Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.1%

20†

211

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

20†

212

Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$55,690

+4.5%

213

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

19†

214

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+7.6%

19†

215

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award

$61,960

+2.6%

216

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,120

-0.3%

217

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

19†

218

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree

$73,250

-1.6%

219

Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

19†

220

Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.5%

19†

221

Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.9%

19†

222

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.4%

19†

223

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.9%

19†

224

Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree

$78,040

+7.0%

225

Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,380

+6.4%

226

Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

19†

227

Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

+7.7%

19†

228

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

19†

229

Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.2%

19†

230

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.6%

19†

231

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

19†

232

Surveyors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

19†

233

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,260

+3.1%

234

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.0%

19†

235

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

19†

236

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$75,450

+3.1%

237

Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.3%

18†

238

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$44,940

+9.1%

239

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree

$123,640

-1.5%

240

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.0%

18†

241

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

18†

242

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

18†

243

Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.7%

18†

244

Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree

$62,380

+7.7%

245

Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,560

+7.1%

246

Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.4%

18†

247

Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree

—†

+3.4%

18†

248

Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.6%

18†

249

Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

18†

250

Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,070

+8.8%

251

Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree

$69,450

+6.4%

252

Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

18†

253

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent

$96,130

+2.9%

254

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$76,640

+6.1%

255

Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.9%

18†

256

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.6%

18†

257

Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$76,690

+5.7%

258

Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree

$62,390

+5.8%

259

Paperhangers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

18†

260

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.6%

18†

261

Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

18†

262

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.4%

18†

263

Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.0%

18†

264

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree

$46,370

-5.8%

265

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential

$28,720

+6.3%

266

Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.4%

17†

267

Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

17†

268

Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree

$103,700

+1.9%

269

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree

$93,820

+3.9%

270

Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.1%

17†

271

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$47,240

+4.2%

272

Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.1%

17†

273

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.3%

17†

274

Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

17†

275

Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

17†

276

Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.0%

17†

277

Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

17†

278

Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$70,560

+3.0%

279

Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.7%

17†

280

Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.7%

17†

281

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.4%

17†

282

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

17†

283

Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

17†

284

Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.9%

17†

285

Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$63,580

+4.8%

286

Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$46,210

+6.4%

287

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,650

-5.0%

288

Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.5%

17†

289

Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,190

+4.6%

290

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

17†

291

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,450

+5.8%

292

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+7.2%

17†

293

Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

17†

294

Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree

$62,920

+4.3%

17†

295

Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.9%

17†

296

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$36,540

+5.6%

297

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,500

+8.7%

298

Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.7%

16†

299

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,280

+4.2%

300

Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$41,710

+6.4%

301

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.2%

16†

302

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,000

+6.7%

303

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree

$32,470

-1.5%

304

History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

16†

305

Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.2%

16†

306

Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.6%

16†

307

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.2%

16†

308

Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

16†

309

Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree

$70,450

+3.0%

310

Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

16†

311

Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree

$63,790

-3.7%

312

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.7%

16†

313

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.7%

16†

314

Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

16†

315

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.5%

16†

316

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.6%

16†

317

Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

16†

318

Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,400

+6.4%

319

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

16†

320

Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.3%

16†

321

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree

—†

+4.0%

16†

322

Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.2%

16†

323

Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.9%

16†

324

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

16†

325

Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.4%

16†

326

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,560

+4.5%

327

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-8.2%

16†

328

Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.6%

16†

329

Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree

$77,160

+1.3%

330

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$66,730

+1.2%

331

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

15†

332

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$67,820

+5.3%

333

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree

$64,210

+3.5%

334

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.4%

15†

335

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$32,740

+0.4%

336

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,630

-0.1%

337

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.7%

15†

338

Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

15†

339

Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$47,680

+7.1%

340

Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.6%

15†

341

Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

15†

342

Archivists · Master's degree

—†

+3.8%

15†

343

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,370

+3.6%

344

Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

15†

345

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.1%

15†

346

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree

$77,560

+1.7%

347

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree

—†

+1.7%

15†

348

Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.7%

15†

349

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent

$63,340

+0.3%

350

Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.8%

15†

351

Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

15†

352

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

15†

353

Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree

$62,040

+5.5%

354

Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,680

+3.7%

355

Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.7%

15†

356

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

15†

357

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

15†

358

Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree

$61,070

+4.9%

359

Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

15†

360

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree

$61,250

+4.8%

361

Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.8%

15†

362

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree

$56,930

+3.5%

15†

363

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.3%

15†

364

Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.8%

15†

365

Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

15†

366

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

$55,290

+3.7%

367

Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

15†

368

Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

15†

369

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

15†

370

Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

15†

371

Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.4%

15†

372

Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

15†

373

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.9%

15†

374

Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$34,860

0.0%

375

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential

$27,490

+6.7%

376

Historians · Master's degree

—†

+2.2%

15†

377

Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+6.4%

15†

378

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree

—†

+3.1%

15†

379

Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.7%

15†

380

Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.0%

15†

381

Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.9%

15†

382

Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.8%

15†

383

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.3%

15†

384

Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.7%

15†

385

Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree

$63,850

+4.1%

386

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree

$78,280

-2.0%

387

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.3%

15†

388

Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.7%

14†

389

Foresters · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

14†

390

School Psychologists · Master's degree

—†

+0.7%

14†

391

Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

14†

392

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree

$64,450

+3.3%

393

Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

14†

394

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$63,450

+4.3%

395

Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$62,000

+3.5%

396

Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

14†

397

Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

14†

398

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,770

+6.3%

399

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

14†

400

Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

14†

401

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

14†

402

Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.4%

14†

403

Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

14†

404

Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.4%

14†

405

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.8%

14†

406

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+6.0%

14†

407

Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.3%

14†

408

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree

$83,630

+1.9%

409

Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.1%

14†

410

Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

14†

411

Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$103,460

-0.1%

412

Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.9%

14†

413

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

14†

414

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

14†

415

Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.4%

14†

416

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

14†

417

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.9%

14†

418

Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$31,450

+4.1%

419

Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$91,170

+1.2%

420

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

14†

421

Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

14†

422

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

14†

423

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.1%

14†

424

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.9%

14†

425

Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

14†

426

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

14†

427

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.8%

14†

428

Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.4%

14†

429

Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

14†

430

Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,630

+3.7%

431

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,670

+4.5%

432

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

$44,530

+5.2%

433

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

14†

434

Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.5%

14†

435

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree

$34,440

+4.1%

436

Tapers · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.1%

14†

437

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

14†

438

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.7%

14†

439

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.9%

13†

440

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

+1.5%

13†

441

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

13†

442

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-14.5%

13†

443

Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

13†

444

Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

13†

445

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

13†

446

Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.0%

13†

447

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

0.0%

13†

448

Embalmers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.3%

13†

449

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

13†

450

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.7%

13†

451

Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.8%

13†

452

Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.6%

13†

453

Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

-4.4%

13†

454

Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.8%

13†

455

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.1%

13†

456

Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$28,100

+7.0%

457

Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.6%

13†

458

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential

$34,390

+5.4%

459

Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.3%

13†

460

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

13†

461

Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

13†

462

Bakers · No formal educational credential

$33,140

+5.6%

463

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

13†

464

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,760

+2.4%

465

Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent

$34,290

+0.4%

466

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.6%

13†

467

Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.0%

13†

468

Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$37,800

+5.1%

469

Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree

$45,460

+3.4%

470

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential

$37,100

+2.0%

471

Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

$90,250

-0.7%

472

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.0%

13†

473

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$92,440

-3.1%

474

Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.9%

13†

475

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

13†

476

Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$78,520

-4.2%

477

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

13†

478

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

13†

479

Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

13†

480

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.6%

13†

481

Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

12†

482

Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$57,370

+3.3%

483

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.8%

12†

484

Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential

$46,570

+3.8%

485

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$84,880

0.0%

486

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

12†

487

Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

12†

488

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,030

+2.2%

489

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.4%

12†

490

Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-1.2%

12†

491

Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,410

+3.0%

492

Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential

—†

-22.3%

12†

493

Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

12†

494

Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree

$87,610

-6.0%

495

Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

12†

496

Shampooers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

12†

497

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.5%

12†

498

Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.1%

12†

499

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

12†

500

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

12†

501

Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$78,060

+1.0%

502

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$30,500

+3.7%

503

Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent

$56,740

+3.3%

504

Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.6%

12†

505

Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-5.6%

12†

506

Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.7%

12†

507

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential

$34,230

+3.9%

508

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,680

-1.6%

509

Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

12†

510

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.7%

12†

511

Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree

$58,340

+2.1%

512

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

12†

513

Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-17.5%

12†

514

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

0.0%

12†

515

Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,960

+3.1%

516

Clergy · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

11†

517

Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

11†

518

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

11†

519

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

11†

520

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

11†

521

Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

11†

522

Editors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

11†

523

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$56,460

+2.3%

524

Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

11†

525

Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential

$37,390

+3.2%

526

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

11†

527

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.5%

11†

528

Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

11†

529

Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential

$31,210

-3.4%

530

Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential

$22,130

+3.4%

531

Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree

$72,880

-4.2%

532

Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.5%

11†

533

Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree

$64,040

+1.8%

534

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

11†

535

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

11†

536

Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

11†

537

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$55,450

+2.4%

538

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,840

+2.5%

539

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

11†

540

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

11†

541

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential

$61,040

+1.8%

542

Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.6%

11†

543

Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.0%

11†

544

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.3%

11†

545

Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

11†

546

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,860

0.0%

547

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

11†

548

Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree

$59,540

+1.7%

549

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$59,430

+2.1%

550

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential

$33,540

+3.0%

551

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-0.8%

11†

552

Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,660

+0.2%

553

Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

11†

554

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.6%

11†

555

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+0.5%

11†

556

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$55,220

+2.6%

557

Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.6%

11†

558

Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.2%

11†

559

Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

11†

560

Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$38,880

+3.1%

561

Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.1%

11†

562

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-0.3%

11†

563

Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

11†

564

Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

0.0%

11†

565

Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

10†

566

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

10†

567

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.5%

10†

568

Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.1%

10†

569

Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-6.5%

10†

570

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.7%

10†

571

Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.2%

10†

572

Survey Researchers · Master's degree

—†

-5.2%

10†

573

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

10†

574

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential

$27,920

-1.5%

575

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,060

-7.7%

576

Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential

$57,760

-3.5%

577

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

10†

578

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

10†

579

Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree

—†

+1.4%

10†

580

Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

10†

581

Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.4%

10†

582

Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,150

+2.9%

583

Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-10.8%

10†

584

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$43,980

+1.7%

585

Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

10†

586

Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.3%

10†

587

Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

10†

588

Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

10†

589

Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.5%

10†

590

Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

10†

591

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.5%

10†

592

Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree

$57,680

+0.2%

593

Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

$66,940

-0.8%

594

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,990

-6.5%

595

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.3%

10†

596

Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.0%

10†

597

Craft Artists · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.1%

10†

598

Watch and Clock Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.1%

10†

599

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

10†

600

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential

$43,860

+1.1%

601

Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

10†

602

Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.4%

10†

603

Dishwashers · No formal educational credential

$28,950

+0.2%

604

Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.0%

10†

605

Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.5%

10†

606

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree

$62,730

-1.8%

607

Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

10†

608

Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.4%

10†

609

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-8.4%

10†

610

Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.8%

9†

611

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

9†

612

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.4%

9†

613

Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-3.2%

9†

614

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree

—†

-13.7%

9†

615

Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.2%

9†

616

Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.6%

9†

617

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

9†

618

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$65,820

-4.2%

619

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.5%

9†

620

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.6%

9†

621

Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+2.5%

9†

622

Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,900

0.0%

623

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.1%

9†

624

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

9†

625

Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.9%

9†

626

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential

$48,940

+0.9%

627

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.5%

9†

628

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$56,320

+0.6%

629

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.6%

9†

630

Patternmakers, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.0%

9†

631

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.2%

9†

632

Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

-6.1%

9†

633

Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.7%

9†

634

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$34,000

+2.8%

635

Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-6.9%

9†

636

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-24.4%

9†

637

Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.2%

9†

638

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential

—†

+1.4%

9†

639

Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

9†

640

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.5%

9†

641

Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$32,680

-5.4%

642

Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,950

-0.4%

643

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.3%

9†

644

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-18.2%

9†

645

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.5%

9†

646

Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,710

-12.9%

647

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree

$59,190

-1.8%

648

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

9†

649

Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$33,000

+2.5%

650

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.7%

9†

651

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-21.1%

9†

652

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

9†

653

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.3%

9†

654

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.8%

8†

655

Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential

$58,880

-3.5%

656

Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.4%

8†

657

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.0%

8†

658

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.2%

8†

659

Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential

$29,020

-13.5%

660

Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.3%

8†

661

Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

8†

662

Tutors · Some college, no degree

$30,780

+0.6%

663

Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-6.8%

8†

664

Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

8†

665

Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-18.9%

8†

666

Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree

—†

-6.0%

8†

667

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.8%

8†

668

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.5%

8†

669

Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,750

+0.5%

670

Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

8†

671

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,680

-1.8%

672

Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-1.7%

8†

673

Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,190

+2.3%

674

Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-14.6%

8†

675

Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

8†

676

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.8%

8†

677

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.3%

8†

678

Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.1%

8†

679

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree

—†

-0.9%

8†

680

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.5%

8†

681

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,550

-16.7%

682

Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.8%

8†

683

Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.5%

8†

684

Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.5%

8†

685

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.6%

8†

686

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.0%

8†

687

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.3%

8†

688

Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.7%

8†

689

Order Clerks · Some college, no degree

—†

-17.2%

8†

690

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.0%

8†

691

Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

8†

692

Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.2%

8†

693

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-14.4%

8†

694

Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.6%

8†

695

Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

8†

696

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

8†

697

New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.2%

8†

698

Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.4%

8†

699

Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

8†

700

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.9%

8†

701

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.6%

8†

702

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-19.6%

8†

703

Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

-9.6%

8†

704

Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree

—†

-2.5%

8†

705

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.8%

7†

706

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,130

+0.7%

707

Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.6%

7†

708

Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.5%

7†

709

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.2%

7†

710

Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

7†

711

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,930

-5.8%

712

Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

7†

713

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.5%

7†

714

File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,280

-15.9%

715

Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.4%

7†

716

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.8%

7†

717

Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-25.9%

7†

718

Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.9%

7†

719

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,640

-0.9%

720

Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

7†

721

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential

—†

+1.2%

7†

722

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree

$48,810

-7.1%

723

Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.1%

7†

724

Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential

$39,030

+1.0%

725

Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.8%

7†

726

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,100

-10.7%

727

Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.9%

7†

728

Pipelayers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.1%

7†

729

Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.0%

7†

730

Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,370

-6.7%

731

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.3%

7†

732

Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.2%

7†

733

Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

7†

734

Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

7†

735

Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-36.1%

7†

736

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree

$45,900

-5.5%

737

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-21.2%

7†

738

Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.1%

7†

739

Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.6%

7†

740

Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-25.9%

7†

741

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,020

-1.6%

742

Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

7†

743

Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.4%

6†

744

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.8%

6†

745

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.4%

6†

746

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.0%

6†

747

Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.0%

6†

748

Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential

—†

-0.1%

6†

749

Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.1%

6†

750

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential

$37,540

-5.0%

751

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,940

-12.1%

752

Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.8%

6†

753

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.6%

6†

754

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-26.3%

6†

755

School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.7%

6†

756

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.2%

6†

757

Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.7%

6†

758

Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.9%

6†

759

Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-7.0%

6†

760

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-18.1%

6†

761

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential

—†

-6.4%

6†

762

Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.8%

6†

763

Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

6†

764

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,100

-6.6%

765

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.3%

5†

766

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential

$30,080

-1.0%

767

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

5†

768

Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.5%

5†

769

Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.7%

5†

770

Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

5†

771

Telemarketers · No formal educational credential

—†

-22.1%

5†

772

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.6%

4†

773

Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.6%

4†

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