Best jobs in Sumter, SC

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

Search live jobs in Sumter, SC How we score

Wages here are local to Sumter, SC (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

Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217

—†

+5.4%

—

300

100†

General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216

—†

+3.3%

—

2,100

98†

Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214

—†

+2.7%

—

1,000

93†

Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023

—†

+4.4%

—

200

88†

Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151

—†

+8.6%

—

2,700

83†

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

—†

+42.1%

—

4,100

83†

Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218

—†

+1.2%

—

600

80†

Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171

$112,080

+40.1%

29,500

Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213

—†

+6.4%

—

400

78†

Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229

—†

+2.5%

—

9,600

75†

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

$28,030

+17.0%

890

765,800

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

—†

+28.5%

—

16,000

75†

Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223

—†

+6.1%

—

900

71†

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

$24,510

+6.1%

1,060

904,300

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

—†

+4.2%

—

400

68†

Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211

—†

+3.2%

—

1,300

67†

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

—†

+2.7%

—

3,300

66†

Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071

—†

+20.4%

—

12,000

66†

Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051

—†

+33.5%

23,400

66†

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

—†

+19.7%

—

3,200

65†

Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1029

—†

+0.3%

—

200

64†

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

—†

+4.3%

—

300

62†

Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1221

—†

+0.8%

—

1,200

57†

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

—†

+21.5%

—

9,600

57†

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

$99,830

+23.2%

110

62,100

Showing top 25 of 709 scored occupations — show all 709show top 25

Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

Growth

Score

Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree

—†

+22.0%

55†

Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.9%

55†

Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree

—†

+18.5%

53†

Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$28,720

-0.5%

Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree

$86,260

+4.9%

Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.3%

51†

Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree

$137,690

+15.2%

Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.0%

51†

Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree

—†

+19.2%

51†

Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree

$128,400

+14.8%

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+17.3%

51†

Software Developers · Bachelor's degree

$121,880

+15.8%

Nurse Midwives · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

50†

Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

50†

Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,100

-5.5%

Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

50†

Occupational Therapists · Master's degree

—†

+13.8%

49†

Epidemiologists · Master's degree

—†

+16.2%

49†

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+16.8%

49†

Cashiers · No formal educational credential

$26,710

-9.9%

Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree

—†

+15.0%

49†

Database Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+8.7%

48†

Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

48†

General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree

$99,850

+4.4%

Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.6%

47†

Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

46†

Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

46†

Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.1%

46†

Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential

$30,990

+8.5%

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

45†

Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.3%

44†

Logisticians · Bachelor's degree

$93,640

+16.7%

Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+20.0%

44†

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

—†

+3.9%

44†

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+19.8%

43†

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree

—†

+13.0%

43†

Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree

—†

+13.3%

43†

Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+18.4%

43†

Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.5%

43†

Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+4.3%

43†

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+11.2%

43†

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

$36,090

+1.5%

Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

42†

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,040

-0.1%

Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

42†

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+10.0%

42†

Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential

$31,370

+14.9%

Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+9.6%

41†

Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+15.4%

41†

Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$101,430

+11.0%

Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.7%

41†

Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.0%

41†

Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

41†

Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.2%

40†

Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+12.1%

40†

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.1%

40†

Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

40†

Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree

$117,490

+8.7%

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.2%

40†

Genetic Counselors · Master's degree

—†

+9.3%

40†

Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

39†

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+12.8%

39†

Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

39†

Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.5%

39†

Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,820

+16.1%

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$98,490

+12.5%

Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$95,150

+8.8%

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

—†

+6.1%

38†

Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree

$133,720

+6.6%

Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.8%

38†

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

$49,030

+16.8%

Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

37†

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

$47,340

+3.8%

Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree

$100,520

+10.9%

100

Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

37†

101

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

$78,290

+5.3%

102

Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$129,960

+4.5%

103

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$46,500

+4.0%

104

Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

37†

105

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

$30,640

+2.0%

106

Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

36†

107

Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree

$129,820

+4.6%

108

Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

36†

109

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree

—†

+14.7%

36†

110

Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree

$124,810

+4.7%

111

Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.0%

36†

112

Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

35†

113

Counselors, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

35†

114

Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,260

-6.7%

115

Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.2%

35†

116

Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$101,010

+9.1%

117

Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+12.8%

35†

118

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

—†

+8.6%

34†

119

Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

34†

120

Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree

$133,450

+3.8%

121

Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.7%

34†

122

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.2%

34†

123

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

—†

+4.4%

34†

124

Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$95,870

+8.7%

125

Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$88,710

+3.0%

126

Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential

$38,650

+7.3%

127

Athletic Trainers · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

34†

128

Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

34†

129

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.5%

34†

130

Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$96,890

+8.2%

131

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+7.3%

33†

132

Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.8%

33†

133

Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree

—†

+12.9%

33†

134

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+7.1%

33†

135

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

—†

+7.7%

33†

136

Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$40,780

+12.5%

137

Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$87,730

+5.6%

138

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

33†

139

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

—†

+10.4%

33†

140

Web Developers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.5%

33†

141

Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.0%

33†

142

Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.1%

33†

143

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

—†

+5.5%

33†

144

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

—†

+1.9%

33†

145

Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

32†

146

Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree

$127,350

+1.9%

147

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

—†

+5.0%

32†

148

Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.4%

32†

149

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

32†

150

Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

32†

151

Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$94,440

+7.2%

152

Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

31†

153

Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.3%

31†

154

Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$35,860

+2.3%

155

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

—†

+6.6%

31†

156

Statisticians · Master's degree

—†

+8.5%

31†

157

Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

31†

158

Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.3%

31†

159

Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

31†

160

Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

31†

161

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.9%

31†

162

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

—†

+11.0%

30†

163

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

$57,650

-2.0%

164

Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential

$17,440

-0.7%

165

Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree

$78,460

+4.6%

166

Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.7%

30†

167

Art Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

30†

168

Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree

$106,480

+4.6%

169

Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$69,990

+6.2%

170

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

$72,690

+1.2%

171

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

30†

172

Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$56,930

+10.8%

173

Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree

$101,900

+4.1%

174

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

$36,450

+6.0%

175

Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.5%

29†

176

Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

29†

177

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.4%

29†

178

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

29†

179

Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.9%

29†

180

Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.0%

29†

181

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.3%

29†

182

Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

29†

183

Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

$56,200

+9.5%

184

Chemists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

29†

185

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

—†

+9.5%

29†

186

Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree

$79,030

+5.8%

187

Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree

$81,150

+7.0%

188

Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

28†

189

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

$79,540

+3.1%

190

Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

+10.1%

28†

191

Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-7.7%

28†

192

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

—†

+4.3%

28†

193

Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.6%

28†

194

Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$94,110

+5.0%

195

Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree

—†

+1.7%

28†

196

Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+10.0%

28†

197

Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+9.5%

28†

198

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.3%

28†

199

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

28†

200

Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.5%

27†

201

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

—†

+4.4%

27†

202

Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

27†

203

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

$40,210

-1.6%

204

Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.5%

27†

205

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

—†

+9.7%

27†

206

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

—†

+0.7%

27†

207

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

—†

+6.5%

27†

208

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

—†

+2.5%

26†

209

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.0%

26†

210

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

$58,590

-0.3%

211

Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+7.1%

26†

212

Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.2%

26†

213

Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$27,180

+12.1%

214

Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-6.0%

26†

215

Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

26†

216

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

$49,880

+8.1%

217

Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.7%

26†

218

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.5%

26†

219

Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree

$65,850

+7.7%

220

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$54,980

+6.7%

221

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+9.1%

25†

222

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.3%

25†

223

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.6%

25†

224

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

—†

+5.7%

25†

225

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

—†

+5.3%

25†

226

Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

25†

227

Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree

—†

+3.4%

25†

228

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

25†

229

Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,750

+7.3%

230

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

25†

231

Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

25†

232

Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,750

+6.4%

233

Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.7%

25†

234

Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.0%

25†

235

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

$28,510

+11.9%

236

Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.8%

25†

237

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

—†

+3.4%

25†

238

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

—†

+7.6%

25†

239

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

25†

240

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

$60,110

-1.6%

241

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

—†

-0.7%

25†

242

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

—†

+8.7%

25†

243

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.2%

24†

244

Foresters · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

24†

245

Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent

$65,020

+7.1%

246

Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.5%

24†

247

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

—†

+2.4%

24†

248

Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.7%

24†

249

Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.7%

24†

250

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

24†

251

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

—†

+2.9%

24†

252

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

—†

+2.6%

24†

253

Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

24†

254

Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

24†

255

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

24†

256

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

$54,940

+3.1%

257

Curators · Master's degree

—†

+7.0%

24†

258

Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.2%

24†

259

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

24†

260

Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

24†

261

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

$50,340

+3.6%

262

Surveyors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

24†

263

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

—†

+1.6%

24†

264

Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.2%

24†

265

Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

24†

266

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

24†

267

Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.3%

24†

268

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

—†

+3.6%

24†

269

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

—†

+6.3%

24†

270

Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.1%

24†

271

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

23†

272

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

—†

+1.5%

23†

273

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

$47,140

+3.1%

274

Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

23†

275

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$46,500

+4.2%

276

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

—†

+2.0%

23†

277

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

23†

278

Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$45,500

+6.4%

279

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

$43,540

-5.0%

280

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award

$62,640

+2.6%

281

Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree

$61,990

+6.4%

282

Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.8%

23†

283

Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.9%

23†

284

Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

23†

285

Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.1%

23†

286

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree

$92,920

-1.5%

287

Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$66,370

+3.7%

288

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

23†

289

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.6%

23†

290

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

—†

+6.4%

22†

291

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

22†

292

Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.7%

22†

293

Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

22†

294

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-8.2%

22†

295

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.3%

22†

296

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

$43,810

-5.8%

297

Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.8%

22†

298

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

—†

+6.2%

22†

299

Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.3%

22†

300

Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$20,820

+8.8%

301

Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.0%

22†

302

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

—†

+7.2%

22†

303

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,380

+4.2%

304

Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,820

+6.4%

305

Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

22†

306

Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

22†

307

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

—†

+0.7%

22†

308

Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

+7.7%

22†

309

Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree

$73,320

+3.0%

310

Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.9%

22†

311

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.0%

22†

312

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

—†

+4.8%

22†

313

Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.8%

22†

314

Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.7%

22†

315

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

$57,660

+5.8%

316

Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

22†

317

Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.9%

22†

318

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

$61,890

+0.3%

319

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential

$34,420

+3.6%

320

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

—†

+4.6%

21†

321

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

—†

+3.5%

21†

322

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

—†

+1.6%

21†

323

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

—†

+5.9%

21†

324

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.7%

21†

325

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

$49,250

0.0%

326

School Psychologists · Master's degree

—†

+0.7%

21†

327

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

—†

+3.4%

21†

328

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

$59,270

+3.5%

329

Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

21†

330

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

$59,770

+3.7%

331

Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+7.0%

21†

332

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.1%

21†

333

Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

21†

334

Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

21†

335

Paperhangers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

21†

336

Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

21†

337

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

—†

-22.3%

21†

338

Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.6%

21†

339

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

—†

+2.9%

21†

340

Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.2%

21†

341

Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.1%

21†

342

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

—†

+2.4%

21†

343

Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.4%

21†

344

Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.5%

20†

345

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

20†

346

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

—†

+4.6%

20†

347

Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

20†

348

Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$36,800

+6.4%

349

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

—†

+0.6%

20†

350

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

$50,840

+4.5%

351

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

—†

-0.2%

20†

352

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

—†

+0.6%

20†

353

Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

-4.4%

20†

354

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

—†

-2.8%

20†

355

Archivists · Master's degree

—†

+3.8%

20†

356

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

—†

+2.3%

20†

357

Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.6%

20†

358

Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-5.6%

20†

359

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

—†

+1.7%

20†

360

Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.3%

20†

361

Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

20†

362

Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.6%

20†

363

Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.7%

20†

364

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

—†

-0.8%

20†

365

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

—†

+3.6%

20†

366

Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.9%

20†

367

Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$27,660

-2.9%

368

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

$50,230

+3.4%

369

Bakers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.6%

19†

370

Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,700

+4.5%

371

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

$57,430

-2.0%

372

Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.4%

19†

373

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

—†

+4.0%

19†

374

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

$40,230

+5.2%

375

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

—†

+1.1%

19†

376

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

—†

+6.4%

19†

377

Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

19†

378

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

19†

379

Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.7%

19†

380

Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$81,360

-4.2%

381

Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.4%

19†

382

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

19†

383

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

—†

+1.7%

19†

384

Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.3%

19†

385

History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

19†

386

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

$39,270

+6.7%

387

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

$44,540

+2.2%

388

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

—†

+2.5%

19†

389

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

—†

+3.5%

19†

390

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

—†

+4.5%

19†

391

Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

19†

392

Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

19†

393

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.2%

19†

394

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

—†

+4.3%

19†

395

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

—†

-1.8%

19†

396

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

—†

-1.7%

19†

397

Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

19†

398

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree

$26,180

-1.5%

399

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

19†

400

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential

$39,500

+3.9%

401

Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

19†

402

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

$60,620

+3.4%

403

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

—†

+5.5%

19†

404

Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

19†

405

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

—†

+3.8%

19†

406

Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

18†

407

Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.9%

18†

408

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

18†

409

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

18†

410

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.6%

18†

411

Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.8%

18†

412

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

—†

+2.0%

18†

413

Embalmers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.3%

18†

414

Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

18†

415

Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

18†

416

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

—†

+1.5%

18†

417

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

0.0%

18†

418

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

18†

419

Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

18†

420

Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.4%

18†

421

Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.3%

18†

422

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

18†

423

Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.4%

18†

424

Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree

$68,740

+1.3%

425

Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

18†

426

Bartenders · No formal educational credential

$18,040

+5.9%

427

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

$47,020

+3.3%

428

Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,140

+3.7%

429

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

—†

+3.2%

18†

430

Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree

$34,510

+6.4%

431

Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.8%

17†

432

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+2.1%

17†

433

Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.6%

17†

434

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

—†

+5.8%

17†

435

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

—†

+3.0%

17†

436

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

—†

+3.7%

17†

437

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+6.0%

17†

438

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

17†

439

Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.9%

17†

440

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,530

+3.3%

441

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

$75,160

-5.1%

442

Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

17†

443

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$62,290

+1.7%

444

Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

17†

445

Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award

$43,890

+3.4%

446

Editors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

17†

447

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

—†

+1.6%

17†

448

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

—†

+4.4%

17†

449

Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

17†

450

Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.4%

17†

451

Historians · Master's degree

—†

+2.2%

17†

452

Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

17†

453

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

—†

+1.2%

17†

454

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$28,780

+5.6%

455

Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

17†

456

Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-10.8%

17†

457

Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

17†

458

Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

17†

459

Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$37,630

+5.1%

460

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

$57,000

+2.4%

461

Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

17†

462

Clergy · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

17†

463

Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.5%

17†

464

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

—†

+2.7%

17†

465

Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.6%

17†

466

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

—†

0.0%

17†

467

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

—†

+2.0%

17†

468

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

$22,260

+6.3%

469

Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent

$34,430

+5.7%

470

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

—†

+6.4%

17†

471

Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential

$38,400

+3.8%

472

Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$60,220

-0.1%

473

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential

$27,240

+6.7%

474

Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

17†

475

Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-6.5%

17†

476

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$27,720

+0.4%

477

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

—†

+2.4%

17†

478

Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.9%

16†

479

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

—†

-1.8%

16†

480

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

—†

+2.5%

16†

481

Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential

$23,980

-13.5%

482

Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.0%

16†

483

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

—†

-13.7%

16†

484

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.6%

16†

485

Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.5%

16†

486

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

—†

+2.8%

16†

487

Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

16†

488

Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$29,970

+4.1%

16†

489

Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.9%

16†

490

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.5%

16†

491

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$60,380

+1.7%

492

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

—†

+3.8%

16†

493

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential

$28,920

+5.4%

494

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree

$59,520

+1.7%

495

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

—†

-4.2%

16†

496

Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential

$52,520

-3.5%

497

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

—†

+2.5%

16†

498

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

—†

+3.6%

16†

499

Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.7%

16†

500

Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree

—†

-12.4%

16†

501

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential

—†

+1.8%

16†

502

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

—†

-2.0%

16†

503

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.6%

16†

504

Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

0.0%

16†

505

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential

$37,480

+1.1%

506

Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

16†

507

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

—†

-1.8%

16†

508

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.5%

16†

509

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

$36,450

+4.9%

510

Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-6.9%

16†

511

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

—†

+0.5%

16†

512

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-0.3%

16†

513

Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.6%

16†

514

Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,950

+3.0%

515

Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.2%

16†

516

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.4%

16†

517

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

—†

+2.0%

16†

518

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

—†

-5.5%

16†

519

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.1%

16†

520

Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

16†

521

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

$50,270

-1.8%

522

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

$47,660

+2.5%

523

Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.8%

16†

524

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

—†

+3.1%

16†

525

Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.5%

16†

526

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

—†

+2.0%

16†

527

Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.1%

15†

528

Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.5%

15†

529

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

—†

+1.3%

15†

530

Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$31,060

0.0%

531

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

15†

532

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential

$28,880

+2.0%

533

Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

15†

534

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

—†

-8.4%

15†

535

Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

15†

536

Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.5%

15†

537

Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree

$63,450

-4.2%

538

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

$65,710

0.0%

539

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

—†

-2.8%

15†

540

Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

15†

541

Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

$30,410

+4.5%

542

Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.6%

15†

543

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

—†

+1.2%

15†

544

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

$38,780

+3.0%

545

Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-3.2%

15†

546

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

14†

547

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.0%

14†

548

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

$35,510

-7.7%

549

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

$57,460

-1.6%

550

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.8%

14†

551

Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent

$34,660

+0.4%

552

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

—†

+2.3%

14†

553

Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential

$30,910

+3.2%

554

Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,480

0.0%

555

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

14†

556

Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree

$46,750

+0.2%

557

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

—†

+1.0%

14†

558

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.7%

14†

559

Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential

$28,230

-3.4%

560

Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+2.5%

14†

561

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

—†

-7.8%

14†

562

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.7%

14†

563

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

—†

-0.4%

14†

564

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

—†

+1.4%

14†

565

Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential

$21,960

+3.4%

566

Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.0%

14†

567

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

$23,790

+3.7%

568

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

—†

-19.6%

13†

569

Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

13†

570

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

—†

-6.3%

13†

571

Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree

$47,080

-3.7%

572

Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$29,720

+3.1%

573

Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

$56,500

-0.7%

574

Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

13†

575

Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.8%

13†

576

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

—†

-6.3%

13†

577

Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.8%

13†

578

Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.1%

13†

579

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

—†

-7.8%

13†

580

Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.7%

13†

581

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

$52,440

-0.2%

582

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential

$48,160

+0.9%

583

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

—†

-4.3%

13†

584

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

—†

-18.9%

13†

585

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

—†

-13.6%

13†

586

Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

13†

587

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

—†

-0.9%

13†

588

Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

13†

589

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

13†

590

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

—†

-6.8%

13†

591

Craft Artists · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.1%

13†

592

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

—†

-12.0%

13†

593

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

13†

594

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

—†

-14.4%

13†

595

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

—†

-8.3%

12†

596

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-3.9%

12†

597

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

—†

-13.6%

12†

598

Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.4%

12†

599

Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

12†

600

Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.0%

12†

601

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

—†

-2.3%

12†

602

Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential

—†

+1.0%

12†

603

Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$41,760

-0.4%

604

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

—†

-2.9%

12†

605

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.3%

12†

606

Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.2%

12†

607

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-21.1%

12†

608

Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.8%

12†

609

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

—†

-12.8%

12†

610

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

—†

-3.8%

12†

611

Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.6%

12†

612

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

12†

613

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

—†

-3.7%

12†

614

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

—†

-9.5%

12†

615

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

—†

-9.0%

12†

616

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

—†

-4.8%

12†

617

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

—†

-7.1%

12†

618

Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-14.6%

12†

619

Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.5%

12†

620

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

—†

-12.1%

12†

621

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-21.2%

12†

622

New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.2%

12†

623

Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,090

-12.9%

624

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

—†

-2.5%

12†

625

Pipelayers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.1%

12†

626

Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-1.7%

12†

627

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

—†

-13.6%

12†

628

Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.5%

11†

629

Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

11†

630

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

$45,930

-6.5%

631

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

—†

-2.3%

11†

632

Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

11†

633

Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$29,100

-5.4%

634

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

—†

+0.6%

11†

635

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

—†

-1.1%

11†

636

Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

11†

637

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

$48,710

-2.5%

638

Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.5%

11†

639

Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.6%

11†

640

Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-36.1%

11†

641

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

$37,470

+0.7%

642

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

—†

-1.8%

11†

643

Order Clerks · Some college, no degree

—†

-17.2%

11†

644

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

—†

+0.6%

11†

645

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

—†

-3.3%

11†

646

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,070

+1.0%

647

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

—†

-11.7%

11†

648

Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.1%

11†

649

Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.6%

11†

650

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

—†

-5.4%

11†

651

Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-25.9%

11†

652

Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.1%

11†

653

Tutors · Some college, no degree

—†

+0.6%

11†

654

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

—†

-11.6%

10†

655

Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.4%

10†

656

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

—†

-9.4%

10†

657

File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.9%

10†

658

Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential

—†

-0.1%

10†

659

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

—†

-11.2%

10†

660

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

—†

-0.9%

10†

661

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

—†

-0.6%

10†

662

Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-7.0%

10†

663

Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree

$31,020

+1.4%

664

Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.8%

10†

665

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

—†

-10.1%

10†

666

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-18.1%

10†

667

Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.8%

10†

668

Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,740

-2.3%

669

Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-25.9%

10†

670

Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.9%

10†

671

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree

$22,050

+1.6%

672

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

—†

-9.0%

10†

673

Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.0%

10†

674

Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.4%

10†

675

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

—†

-5.0%

10†

676

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

$23,350

-1.5%

677

Dishwashers · No formal educational credential

$26,740

+0.2%

678

Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.9%

10†

679

Telemarketers · No formal educational credential

—†

-22.1%

10†

680

Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

10†

681

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

—†

-6.6%

10†

682

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential

—†

-1.0%

10†

683

Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-6.8%

10†

684

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

—†

+1.2%

10†

685

Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

10†

686

Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,930

+0.2%

687

Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.1%

9†

688

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

—†

-10.5%

9†

689

Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

9†

690

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

$34,790

-0.5%

691

Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.7%

9†

692

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.4%

9†

693

Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.9%

9†

694

Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.2%

9†

695

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

—†

-26.3%

9†

696

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

—†

-15.2%

9†

697

Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

-9.6%

9†

698

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

—†

-6.1%

9†

699

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

—†

-4.5%

9†

700

Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.9%

8†

701

Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.6%

8†

702

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree

—†

-5.5%

8†

703

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

—†

-2.6%

8†

704

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

—†

-1.3%

8†

705

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

—†

-13.5%

8†

706

Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

7†

707

Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

7†

708

School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.7%

7†

709

Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

7†

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