Best jobs in Tennessee

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

Search live jobs in Tennessee How we score
Wages here are local to Tennessee (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (local)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Tennessee pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$610,080 vs $496,010 · +23.0%
$117,590 vs $132,300 · -11.1%
$27,470 vs $31,200 · -12.0%
$433,630 vs $328,730 · +31.9%
$100,330 vs $120,230 · -16.6%
$339,610 vs $289,140 · +17.5%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$610,080
+4.1%
560
600
100
02
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$117,590
+40.1%
12,150
29,500
93
03
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$27,470
+6.1%
90,690
904,300
78
04
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
$433,630
+6.4%
100
400
77
05
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$100,330
+33.5%
2,790
23,400
75
06
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
$339,610
+4.4%
—
200
74†
07
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$32,130
+17.0%
35,950
765,800
70
08
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$115,430
+28.5%
3,330
16,000
69
09
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential · 53-7062
$38,160
+1.5%
105,870
384,300
65
10
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$107,120
+23.2%
14,160
62,100
64
11
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$373,510
+3.9%
490
600
64
12
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
$108,830
+19.7%
—
3,200
63†
13
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$106,970
+4.4%
63,720
308,700
60
14
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$36,140
+8.5%
60,130
472,300
59
15
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$31,950
-0.5%
87,380
555,800
57
16
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$81,500
+4.9%
72,200
189,100
57
17
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$122,430
+15.8%
19,030
115,200
57
18
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$158,700
+15.2%
12,040
55,600
57
19
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$141,010
+14.8%
17,630
74,600
57
20
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$325,520
+4.1%
180
400
57
21
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$330,620
+3.2%
840
1,300
56
22
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$354,580
+1.2%
360
600
56
23
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$118,240
+20.4%
2,240
12,000
55
24
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
$108,930
+21.8%
300
2,400
55
25
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$301,290
+2.5%
5,340
9,600
53
Showing top 25 of 730 scored occupations — show all 730show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,620
+4.0%
50
27
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$36,420
+14.9%
50
28
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$76,680
+21.5%
50
29
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,500
+22.0%
50
30
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$211,450
+8.6%
48
31
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,870
+17.3%
48
32
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$28,590
-9.9%
46
33
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$87,110
+18.5%
46
34
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,010
+16.1%
45
35
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$229,670
+5.4%
44
36
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,270
+18.4%
44
37
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,420
+19.2%
43
38
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$214,880
+6.1%
43
39
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$97,310
+16.2%
43
40
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,800
+20.0%
43
41
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
$231,040
+4.3%
43
42
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$71,280
+16.7%
43
43
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,050
+16.8%
42
44
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$49,580
+16.8%
42
45
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$232,220
+3.3%
42
46
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$123,860
+11.9%
42
47
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$141,430
+6.8%
42†
48
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,830
-5.5%
41
49
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,890
+19.8%
41
50
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$215,290
+4.1%
41
51
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$130,830
+7.3%
41†
52
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$84,630
+15.0%
41
53
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$198,830
+4.3%
40
54
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$226,830
+2.7%
40
55
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$97,700
+13.8%
40
56
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,570
+12.5%
39
57
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$99,260
+8.8%
39
58
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$27,760
-0.7%
39
59
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,080
+11.0%
38
60
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,050
+7.3%
37
61
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$116,980
+11.1%
37
62
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,140
+10.9%
37
63
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,630
-0.1%
36
64
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$124,350
+9.6%
36
65
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$208,350
+2.5%
36
66
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$80,640
+13.0%
36
67
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,990
+6.6%
36
68
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$64,560
+14.7%
36
69
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,390
-0.3%
36
70
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$110,200
+8.7%
36
71
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$81,190
+12.5%
36
72
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,070
+15.4%
35
73
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$212,470
+1.8%
35
74
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,090
+9.5%
35
75
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,860
-6.7%
35
76
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$95,630
+8.7%
35
77
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$76,840
+4.6%
35
78
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,170
+8.0%
35
79
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$45,000
+7.3%
34
80
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$33,440
+2.0%
34
81
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$128,040
+4.7%
34
82
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,500
+6.0%
34
83
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$85,890
+5.6%
34
84
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,940
+4.2%
34
85
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$72,140
+12.1%
34
86
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,240
+3.8%
34
87
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,280
+10.8%
33
88
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$99,430
+4.5%
33
89
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$70,500
+12.8%
33
90
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$65,170
+13.3%
33
91
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,550
+9.1%
33
92
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$161,430
+3.8%
33
93
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,700
+12.8%
33
94
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$115,170
+8.7%
33
95
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,720
+8.7%
33
96
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$136,180
+4.1%
33
97
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$67,370
+6.2%
32
98
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,390
+4.6%
32
99
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$91,040
+10.0%
32
100
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$165,010
+4.0%
32
101
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,380
+11.9%
32
102
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$84,160
+9.6%
32
103
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,820
+11.2%
32
104
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$127,410
+4.6%
31
105
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,470
+8.2%
31
106
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,760
+5.0%
31
107
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$94,380
+9.3%
31
108
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,560
+5.8%
31
109
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$48,530
+12.9%
31
110
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$128,510
+6.1%
30
111
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$90,540
+9.5%
30
112
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$51,900
+12.6%
30
113
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,550
+12.1%
30
114
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,470
+5.3%
30
115
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$69,790
+6.7%
30
116
Statisticians · Master's degree
$98,230
+8.5%
30
117
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$122,920
+6.2%
30
118
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,450
+7.2%
30
119
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,640
+8.1%
30
120
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$46,700
+12.6%
30
121
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,990
+9.5%
30
122
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,440
+11.5%
29
123
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$143,580
+3.9%
29
124
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$121,030
+5.8%
29
125
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$56,690
+11.5%
29
126
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$59,850
+11.1%
29
127
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$138,070
+4.3%
29
128
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$176,210
+0.8%
28
129
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,740
+6.1%
28
130
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$127,390
+5.0%
28
131
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$48,180
-5.8%
28
132
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,790
+11.4%
28
133
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,490
+8.1%
28
134
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$84,640
+7.0%
27
135
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$117,480
+5.1%
27
136
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,810
-1.6%
27
137
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,220
+8.8%
27
138
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,460
+10.4%
27
139
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,230
+3.1%
27
140
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$137,060
+3.1%
27
141
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
$75,390
+8.7%
27
142
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,830
+11.0%
27
143
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$111,580
+5.5%
27
144
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,990
+2.3%
27
145
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$92,990
+5.7%
27
146
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,270
+4.1%
27
147
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$135,530
+3.5%
27
148
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,310
+11.3%
26
149
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$95,910
+5.0%
26
150
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$65,430
+5.8%
26
151
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,270
+8.2%
26†
152
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$157,330
+1.2%
26
153
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$88,240
+6.4%
26
154
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,660
+6.6%
26
155
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,530
+3.7%
26
156
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$61,240
+7.7%
26
157
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,990
+10.0%
25
158
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$90,950
+6.5%
25
159
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$106,470
+5.2%
25
160
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,810
+7.1%
25
161
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$74,760
+7.5%
25
162
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$46,500
+9.7%
25
163
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,940
+7.3%
25
164
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$78,690
+3.0%
25
165
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$78,610
+7.1%
25
166
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,160
+3.7%
25
167
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,830
+3.1%
25
168
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$53,570
+9.5%
25
169
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$119,430
+1.9%
25
170
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$96,840
+5.5%
24
171
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$70,530
+7.7%
24
172
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$43,570
+10.1%
24
173
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,800
+8.5%
24
174
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,490
+5.0%
24
175
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,730
+3.8%
24
176
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$49,900
+9.5%
24
177
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$91,940
+5.7%
24
178
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,870
+2.6%
24
179
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,410
+6.4%
24
180
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,920
+6.4%
24
181
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,020
+3.6%
24
182
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$107,760
+4.2%
24
183
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,290
+4.2%
24
184
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,980
-2.0%
24
185
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$81,760
+6.5%
24
186
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,820
+8.2%
24
187
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,950
+5.7%
24
188
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$63,510
+7.0%
24
189
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$42,810
+9.1%
23
190
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,090
+8.5%
23
191
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,630
+0.3%
23
192
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$108,770
+3.7%
23
193
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$29,470
+6.3%
23
194
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,720
+6.4%
23
195
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$118,330
+2.5%
23
196
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,320
+8.7%
23
197
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,280
+3.1%
23
198
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$49,140
+8.6%
23
199
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$87,930
+4.9%
22
200
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,000
+0.4%
22
201
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,360
+6.5%
22
202
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$94,030
+3.9%
22
203
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$72,990
+6.4%
22
204
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$27,480
+5.9%
22
205
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,880
-5.0%
22
206
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,310
+1.2%
22
207
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,780
+7.1%
22
208
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$94,450
+1.9%
22
209
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,600
+5.3%
22
210
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,600
+4.5%
22
211
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$97,190
+3.9%
22
212
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$89,860
+4.2%
22
213
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,640
+5.1%
22
214
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,040
+4.0%
22
215
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$132,710
+0.5%
22
216
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$73,020
+4.9%
21
217
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$65,110
+4.0%
21†
218
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,880
+5.8%
21
219
Curators · Master's degree
$57,580
+7.0%
21
220
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,830
+4.5%
21
221
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$69,990
+5.3%
21
222
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,780
+0.2%
21
223
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$129,570
+0.6%
21
224
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$95,250
+3.5%
21
225
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$37,780
+6.4%
21
226
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,390
+0.7%
21†
227
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$67,620
+5.5%
20
228
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$58,050
+3.3%
20
229
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$96,640
+2.1%
20
230
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,310
+6.4%
20
231
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,860
-1.6%
20
232
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,610
+6.9%
20
233
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,760
+8.1%
20
234
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,560
+2.9%
20
235
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$76,840
+4.4%
20
236
Economists · Master's degree
$117,650
+1.2%
20
237
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,510
+6.7%
20
238
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,000
+3.6%
20
239
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$100,850
+1.7%
20
240
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,900
+4.8%
20
241
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$76,340
+4.4%
20
242
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,560
+2.1%
20
243
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,630
+4.3%
20
244
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,160
+2.7%
20
245
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,120
+3.7%
20
246
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,250
+6.1%
20
247
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$37,750
+7.7%
20
248
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,480
+7.6%
19
249
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$30,850
+0.4%
19
250
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$63,960
+3.0%
19
251
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$78,130
+4.1%
19
252
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,690
+5.0%
19
253
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$71,660
+4.7%
19
254
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$31,310
+5.6%
19
255
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$42,100
+1.1%
19
256
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$33,450
+6.7%
19
257
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$77,630
+4.1%
19
258
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$69,010
+4.9%
19
259
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$29,210
-1.5%
19
260
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,870
+3.6%
19
261
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$61,950
+5.4%
19
262
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,010
+6.6%
19
263
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,920
+3.4%
19
264
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$59,960
+3.5%
19
265
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$56,310
+3.4%
19
266
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,190
+4.5%
19
267
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$98,170
-2.2%
19†
268
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,530
+4.5%
19
269
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,770
+2.9%
19
270
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,810
+7.0%
19
271
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$115,500
-0.7%
19
272
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,040
+6.3%
18
273
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$69,220
+4.1%
18
274
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$45,690
+5.9%
18
275
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,360
+6.0%
18
276
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,590
+6.7%
18
277
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,780
+7.2%
18
278
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,860
+6.2%
18
279
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$34,440
+5.6%
18
280
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,010
+3.6%
18
281
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$84,470
+3.0%
18
282
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$36,640
+6.4%
18
283
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$78,970
+3.4%
18
284
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,220
+3.3%
18
285
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$97,590
-1.5%
18
286
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$52,000
+4.8%
18
287
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,120
+6.0%
18
288
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$115,920
-11.2%
18
289
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$61,370
+4.3%
18
290
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$81,800
+3.0%
18
291
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,620
+5.1%
18
292
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,040
+2.2%
18
293
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$33,220
+5.4%
18
294
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,550
+5.6%
18
295
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$77,870
+3.2%
18
296
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,020
+2.6%
17
297
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$90,750
+2.0%
17
298
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$76,650
+3.0%
17
299
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,340
+3.8%
17†
300
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$53,850
+4.6%
17
301
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,180
+5.2%
17
302
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,560
+5.2%
17
303
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,990
+5.9%
17
304
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$69,240
+3.1%
17
305
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$34,950
+3.9%
17
306
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,220
+5.9%
17
307
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,300
+3.4%
17
308
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,680
+5.7%
17
309
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,960
+3.3%
17
310
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,920
+4.6%
17
311
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,330
+5.1%
17
312
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$37,590
+5.5%
17
313
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,940
+3.0%
17
314
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,750
+4.4%
17
315
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$62,140
+4.3%
17
316
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,700
-3.4%
17
317
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$33,550
+6.0%
17
318
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$70,500
+3.4%
17
319
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,630
+2.5%
17
320
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$71,230
+3.2%
17
321
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,070
+6.4%
17
322
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$62,050
+3.5%
17
323
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$62,350
+3.8%
17
324
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$42,690
+5.3%
17
325
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,400
+3.6%
17
326
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$62,070
+1.7%
17
327
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,130
+0.5%
17
328
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,300
+5.3%
17
329
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,740
-0.7%
17
330
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,090
+2.0%
16
331
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,200
+5.8%
16
332
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,400
+3.8%
16
333
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$34,280
+4.1%
16
334
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,190
+2.4%
16
335
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,690
+4.9%
16
336
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$77,640
+1.8%
16
337
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$44,710
+5.4%
16
338
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
0.0%
16
339
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,370
+4.5%
16
340
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
$46,010
+5.3%
16
341
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$83,520
+1.9%
16
342
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,480
+1.8%
16
343
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,770
+4.3%
16
344
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$63,660
+3.2%
16
345
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$58,870
+3.6%
16
346
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$36,440
+5.5%
16
347
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$57,880
+4.0%
16
348
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,240
+2.3%
16
349
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,150
+2.2%
16
350
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,230
+4.6%
16
351
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,690
-2.0%
16
352
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,330
+2.0%
16
353
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$88,100
-4.2%
16
354
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,190
+2.5%
16
355
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$96,190
+0.7%
16
356
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$74,390
+1.3%
16
357
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,100
+2.3%
16
358
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,920
-7.7%
16
359
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,050
+3.4%
16
360
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$56,960
+4.0%
16
361
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,550
+4.9%
16
362
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$62,800
+1.7%
16
363
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,850
+3.2%
16
364
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$37,960
+3.2%
16
365
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,830
+4.3%
16
366
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$38,380
+5.7%
16
367
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$49,630
+4.5%
16
368
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,980
0.0%
16
369
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$60,310
+3.7%
16
370
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,060
+2.4%
16
371
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$51,460
+3.9%
16
372
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$83,080
+1.6%
16
373
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$54,840
+3.7%
16
374
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,170
+2.0%
16
375
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,190
+2.3%
16
376
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,380
+4.7%
16
377
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,120
+4.2%
16
378
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,370
+2.1%
15
379
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$86,570
+1.0%
15
380
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,580
+4.1%
15
381
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,280
+2.4%
15
382
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,150
+3.3%
15
383
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$35,570
+2.0%
15
384
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,330
+1.6%
15
385
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$43,230
+3.8%
15
386
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,170
-3.5%
15
387
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$47,510
+4.2%
15
388
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$72,390
+2.1%
15
389
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,010
-5.1%
15
390
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,730
+1.7%
15
391
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$45,330
+4.6%
15
392
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,730
+3.7%
15
393
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,160
+3.7%
15
394
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,430
+1.7%
15
395
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$48,160
+4.4%
15
396
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,470
+2.2%
15
397
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$28,690
+3.4%
15
398
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$46,410
+4.4%
15
399
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,730
-2.8%
15
400
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,190
+3.7%
15
401
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$55,990
-3.7%
15
402
Archivists · Master's degree
$53,210
+3.8%
15
403
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$72,030
+1.7%
15
404
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$72,450
+2.0%
15
405
Historians · Master's degree
$71,080
+2.2%
15
406
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$80,500
+1.2%
15
407
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,410
+3.0%
15
408
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,660
-2.9%
15
409
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$50,840
+3.5%
15
410
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$57,270
+2.1%
15
411
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$48,410
+3.8%
15
412
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,320
+5.1%
15
413
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,020
-1.8%
14
414
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$80,100
+1.2%
14
415
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,010
+2.6%
14
416
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$45,130
+4.3%
14
417
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,250
+3.1%
14
418
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,110
+3.1%
14
419
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,240
+3.4%
14†
420
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,940
+3.5%
14
421
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,280
+3.8%
14
422
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,170
+2.4%
14
423
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,970
+3.3%
14
424
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,660
+3.9%
14
425
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,390
+3.5%
14
426
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,670
+2.9%
14
427
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,600
+4.5%
14
428
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,090
+2.8%
14
429
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$73,570
+1.6%
14
430
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$39,790
+4.5%
14
431
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
$91,980
-7.7%
14
432
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,630
+2.1%
14
433
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,190
-1.6%
14
434
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,880
+3.3%
14†
435
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,680
+1.7%
14
436
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$79,550
+0.9%
14
437
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,410
+0.7%
14
438
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$24,690
+4.1%
14†
439
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$62,090
+1.7%
14
440
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,800
+2.5%
14
441
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$75,650
-4.2%
14
442
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,720
+3.0%
14
443
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$51,910
+3.3%
14
444
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$60,580
+2.3%
14
445
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,200
+2.4%
14
446
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,700
+2.3%
14
447
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,610
+3.3%
14
448
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,910
0.0%
14
449
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,730
+4.4%
14
450
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,070
+3.0%
14
451
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,180
+4.2%
14
452
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$35,980
-5.4%
13
453
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,530
+4.3%
13
454
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,970
+3.7%
13
455
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,940
+2.1%
13
456
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,970
+3.9%
13
457
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,840
+2.9%
13
458
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,350
+3.3%
13
459
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,700
+3.7%
13
460
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,830
+2.7%
13
461
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,500
+3.2%
13
462
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$76,850
+0.7%
13
463
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$30,670
+3.0%
13
464
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$59,610
+1.5%
13
465
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,700
+3.8%
13
466
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$24,160
+5.5%
13
467
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,740
+1.1%
13
468
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,270
+2.1%
13
469
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$71,990
+1.2%
13
470
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$58,070
+1.7%
13
471
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$62,090
+2.0%
13
472
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,390
+1.6%
13
473
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$58,820
+0.2%
13
474
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,180
+3.2%
13
475
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,510
+3.2%
13
476
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$35,960
+3.6%
13
477
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,090
+0.7%
13
478
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$78,840
-2.6%
13
479
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,090
-0.7%
13
480
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$46,180
+3.1%
13
481
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,640
+2.2%
13
482
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,960
+2.5%
13
483
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
+3.5%
13
484
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$58,570
-3.5%
13
485
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,110
+3.6%
13
486
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$28,330
-13.5%
13
487
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,380
+4.7%
13
488
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$80,860
-1.7%
12
489
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,120
+2.6%
12
490
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$47,910
+1.8%
12
491
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,580
+2.6%
12
492
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$79,640
-0.3%
12
493
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,710
+3.0%
12
494
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,050
+1.5%
12
495
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,420
+3.6%
12
496
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,910
-3.2%
12
497
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$29,500
+1.6%
12
498
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$58,700
+1.5%
12
499
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,460
+1.6%
12
500
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$38,730
+3.3%
12
501
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$76,930
-0.1%
12
502
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,240
+1.6%
12
503
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,100
+2.5%
12
504
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,670
+2.7%
12
505
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,060
+2.5%
12
506
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$77,180
-5.6%
12
507
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,600
0.0%
12
508
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$27,490
-1.5%
12
509
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,720
+1.1%
12
510
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$62,310
+0.7%
12
511
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,970
+2.0%
12
512
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,350
-0.2%
12
513
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$72,550
-4.4%
12
514
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,510
+0.2%
12
515
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$36,950
+3.1%
12
516
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,240
+2.0%
12
517
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,750
+0.6%
12
518
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,140
-2.8%
12
519
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,530
+2.8%
12
520
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$63,300
+1.1%
12
521
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$59,550
+1.4%
12
522
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$75,930
-6.0%
12
523
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,330
-0.4%
12
524
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$62,560
-1.8%
12
525
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,940
-7.8%
12
526
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$30,780
+3.0%
12
527
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,730
+1.4%
11
528
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,890
+3.6%
11
529
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$74,510
-9.6%
11
530
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,230
+1.0%
11
531
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$57,260
+1.0%
11
532
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$72,940
-0.2%
11
533
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,190
-0.9%
11
534
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,010
+1.3%
11
535
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,840
+3.3%
11
536
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$58,610
-1.2%
11†
537
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,490
+2.3%
11
538
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,090
+1.0%
11
539
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$51,080
+1.7%
11
540
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$50,280
+0.6%
11
541
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,510
-3.1%
11
542
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$57,030
+1.2%
11
543
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,880
-4.7%
11
544
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$59,550
+0.6%
11
545
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$61,700
-1.8%
11
546
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$32,830
+2.1%
11†
547
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,550
+1.2%
11
548
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$55,170
+1.3%
11
549
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,220
-4.2%
11
550
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,760
-10.8%
11
551
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,870
-0.8%
11
552
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,980
+2.4%
11
553
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,600
+3.1%
10
554
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,210
+0.7%
10
555
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$61,360
-1.6%
10
556
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,220
0.0%
10
557
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,080
-8.2%
10
558
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$46,060
+1.4%
10
559
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$30,530
+0.2%
10
560
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$58,070
-1.6%
10
561
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$63,210
-3.5%
10
562
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,790
-2.8%
10
563
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$66,900
-5.2%
10
564
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,560
-8.8%
10
565
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,560
-0.8%
10
566
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,390
-14.5%
10
567
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$47,840
+1.5%
10
568
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,610
-9.5%
10
569
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$63,390
-6.5%
10
570
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$56,390
-8.4%
10
571
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,400
+1.4%
10
572
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,810
0.0%
10
573
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,030
+0.8%
10†
574
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,320
+2.8%
10
575
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,060
+1.4%
10
576
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,720
-3.7%
10
577
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,660
-0.9%
10
578
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$60,000
-1.9%
10
579
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$62,390
-3.9%
10
580
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,780
-16.7%
10
581
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,270
0.0%
10
582
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,370
+2.3%
10
583
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,110
-6.0%
10
584
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$35,790
+2.2%
10
585
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,320
+2.3%
10
586
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$43,270
+0.9%
10
587
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$34,040
+2.5%
10
588
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,750
-12.9%
10
589
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,950
+1.8%
10
590
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,780
-12.1%
10
591
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$36,130
+2.3%
10
592
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$61,950
-2.0%
9
593
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,500
-1.7%
9
594
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$39,960
+1.0%
9
595
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,870
-4.6%
9
596
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$60,340
-13.7%
9
597
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,670
-6.5%
9
598
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$58,780
+0.2%
9
599
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,420
-3.3%
9
600
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$33,080
+2.3%
9
601
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,490
-2.3%
9
602
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,570
-7.8%
9
603
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,230
-2.3%
9
604
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$45,760
-7.1%
9
605
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,360
+1.4%
9
606
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,620
+0.6%
9
607
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,470
-4.3%
9
608
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,920
-6.3%
9
609
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,980
-10.7%
9
610
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,060
+0.3%
9
611
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$51,630
-1.8%
9
612
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,460
-16.3%
9
613
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,330
-8.9%
9
614
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,340
-5.8%
9
615
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,930
-12.8%
9
616
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,350
-1.3%
9†
617
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,840
+2.5%
9
618
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$30,550
+1.2%
9
619
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,940
-15.1%
9†
620
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,160
-8.1%
8
621
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,830
+1.0%
8
622
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$50,000
-0.1%
8
623
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,450
-0.2%
8
624
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,920
-10.5%
8
625
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,270
-2.9%
8
626
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,840
-6.8%
8
627
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,520
-3.8%
8
628
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,180
-9.0%
8
629
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$43,980
+0.6%
8
630
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,540
-8.3%
8
631
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,710
+0.2%
8
632
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,810
-2.4%
8
633
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,440
-1.6%
8
634
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,820
-3.8%
8
635
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,540
+1.4%
8
636
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$49,200
-2.5%
8
637
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,500
-0.4%
8
638
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,250
-8.3%
8
639
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$48,290
-5.5%
8
640
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,770
-13.2%
8
641
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,880
-4.7%
8
642
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,330
-4.8%
8
643
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,710
-8.7%
8
644
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,280
-6.3%
8
645
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,750
-36.1%
8
646
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$49,560
-10.5%
8
647
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,010
-15.9%
8
648
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,720
-4.9%
8
649
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,790
-14.6%
8
650
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,240
-5.5%
8
651
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,140
-13.6%
8
652
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,940
-3.2%
8
653
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,370
+0.6%
8
654
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,710
-12.0%
8
655
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$47,780
-2.5%
7
656
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,490
-25.9%
7
657
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,340
-2.8%
7
658
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$46,020
-4.1%
7
659
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,030
-2.3%
7
660
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,810
-21.1%
7
661
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,720
-9.0%
7
662
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,630
-0.5%
7
663
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,310
-1.4%
7
664
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,560
-7.3%
7
665
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,210
-12.0%
7
666
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,910
-6.4%
7
667
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,200
-1.1%
7
668
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$39,130
+0.6%
7
669
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,830
-3.0%
7
670
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,710
-14.4%
7
671
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,810
-18.9%
7
672
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,950
-2.5%
7
673
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,830
-6.1%
7
674
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$39,160
-17.2%
7
675
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$42,330
-0.9%
7
676
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,340
-11.6%
7
677
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,070
-19.6%
7
678
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$31,020
-3.3%
7
679
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$34,220
-10.8%
7
680
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,510
-13.6%
7
681
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$44,440
-12.4%
7
682
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,070
-0.6%
7
683
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,640
-2.3%
7†
684
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,250
-5.4%
7
685
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,730
-13.6%
7
686
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,390
-5.6%
6
687
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,410
-6.7%
6
688
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$31,970
-1.0%
6
689
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$40,400
-13.0%
6
690
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,740
-15.2%
6
691
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,290
-1.8%
6
692
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,320
-4.7%
6
693
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$30,210
-5.6%
6
694
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$38,260
-3.4%
6
695
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$33,720
-5.0%
6
696
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
$39,930
-1.1%
6
697
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$38,650
-4.5%
6
698
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,770
-9.5%
6
699
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,020
-1.8%
6
700
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,400
-6.8%
6
701
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,220
-5.9%
6
702
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$36,880
-5.4%
6
703
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,960
-16.1%
6
704
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,230
-0.7%
6
705
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,610
-6.6%
6
706
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$35,070
-0.1%
6
707
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$30,780
-2.1%
6†
708
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,410
-10.1%
6
709
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,310
-25.9%
6
710
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,550
-26.3%
6
711
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,710
-11.7%
6
712
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,790
-4.4%
6
713
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,440
-9.4%
6
714
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,920
-7.8%
6
715
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,740
-1.3%
6
716
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$29,470
-22.1%
6
717
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,990
-2.2%
6
718
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,920
-0.7%
6
719
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,730
-1.5%
5
720
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,550
-11.2%
5
721
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,170
-0.1%
5
722
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,060
-1.6%
5
723
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,160
-3.3%
5
724
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$33,830
-21.2%
5
725
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,250
-2.7%
5
726
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$30,720
-1.2%
5
727
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$29,460
-13.5%
5
728
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,050
-2.6%
4
729
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$27,030
-18.1%
4
730
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
$22,750
-3.7%
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