Best jobs in Texas

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

Search live jobs in Texas How we score
Wages here are local to Texas (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 Texas pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$323,010 vs $300,080 · +7.6%
$410,150 vs $496,010 · -17.3%
$360,640 vs $248,560 · +45.1%
$131,670 vs $132,300 · -0.5%
$27,740 vs $31,200 · -11.1%
$345,830 vs $312,400 · +10.7%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
Compare · Alabama·Alaska·Arizona
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$323,010
+4.3%
—
300
100†
02
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$410,150
+4.1%
2,050
600
100
03
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$360,640
+5.4%
660
300
90
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$131,670
+40.1%
25,970
29,500
90
05
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$27,740
+6.1%
460,530
904,300
85
06
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$345,830
+4.2%
1,530
400
85
07
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$61,950
+49.9%
3,890
2,300
85
08
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$24,230
+17.0%
329,590
765,800
83
09
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$103,230
+4.4%
431,310
308,700
82
10
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$122,090
+33.5%
25,860
23,400
78
11
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$319,320
+2.7%
2,330
800
77
12
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$316,830
+2.7%
780
1,000
76
13
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$132,150
+15.8%
163,880
115,200
72
14
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$129,890
+28.5%
16,130
16,000
72
15
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$48,240
+42.1%
5,270
4,100
71
16
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$171,530
+15.2%
73,060
55,600
70
17
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$244,990
+8.6%
4,060
2,700
69
18
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$269,800
+2.5%
30,720
9,600
69
19
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$164,860
+14.8%
71,870
74,600
68
20
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$269,110
+3.3%
3,850
2,100
67
21
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011
$257,850
+4.3%
8,780
22,200
67
22
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$114,150
+23.2%
58,420
62,100
66
23
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1029
$286,510
+0.3%
730
200
66
24
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$36,840
+8.5%
322,710
472,300
66
25
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$271,960
+1.2%
1,460
600
64
Showing top 25 of 793 scored occupations — show all 793show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
$95,970
+4.9%
61
27
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$228,460
+6.1%
61
28
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$134,550
+20.4%
61
29
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$218,670
+6.4%
59
30
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$235,710
+2.7%
58
31
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$222,820
+3.9%
57
32
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$30,800
-0.5%
56
33
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$215,150
+3.9%
56
34
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree
$121,210
+19.7%
56
35
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$105,020
+21.8%
55
36
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$215,230
+3.2%
54
37
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$90,710
+21.5%
53
38
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,420
-5.5%
52
39
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,150
+17.3%
52
40
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
$200,780
+4.1%
52
41
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$78,000
+22.0%
50
42
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$133,310
+11.9%
49
43
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$163,860
+7.3%
49
44
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$147,880
+6.6%
49
45
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$34,760
+14.9%
48
46
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$184,040
+4.0%
48
47
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$151,370
+8.7%
48
48
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$154,200
+4.1%
48
49
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$171,370
+3.8%
47
50
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$136,020
+4.7%
47
51
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$98,440
+5.6%
47
52
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$81,500
+19.2%
46
53
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$99,910
+15.0%
46
54
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$134,390
+4.5%
46
55
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,290
+4.0%
46
56
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$29,230
-9.9%
46
57
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$106,140
+13.8%
45
58
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$99,450
+9.3%
45†
59
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$78,140
+18.5%
45
60
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$131,330
+9.6%
44
61
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,930
+16.8%
44
62
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$162,360
+4.1%
44
63
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$123,380
+11.1%
44
64
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,930
+16.1%
44
65
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$111,530
+8.2%
44
66
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$75,480
+16.7%
44
67
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$101,400
+8.8%
43
68
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,560
+11.0%
43
69
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
$152,780
+5.8%
43
70
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,540
+1.5%
43
71
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$175,520
+1.8%
43
72
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$101,470
+8.7%
43
73
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$107,390
+8.7%
43
74
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$129,450
+7.2%
42
75
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,810
+10.9%
42
76
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$62,630
+16.8%
41
77
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$112,410
+9.1%
41
78
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$136,500
+5.0%
41
79
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$173,360
+0.8%
41
80
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$138,260
+4.6%
41
81
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$170,080
+1.2%
41
82
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists · Master's degree
$139,520
+6.3%
41
83
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$77,170
+16.2%
41
84
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$126,000
+8.0%
41
85
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$164,860
+1.3%
41
86
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$92,580
+13.0%
40
87
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$123,280
+8.1%
40
88
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$132,220
+6.2%
40
89
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$80,920
+4.6%
40
90
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$101,850
+10.0%
40
91
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,140
+18.4%
40
92
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$137,960
+5.1%
39
93
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$130,270
+6.1%
39
94
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,970
+20.0%
39
95
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,640
+19.8%
39
96
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$99,160
+9.6%
39
97
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$76,820
+14.7%
39
98
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$132,830
+5.8%
39
99
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,000
-6.7%
39
100
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$130,610
+5.5%
38
101
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$33,010
+2.0%
38
102
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$145,220
+3.2%
38
103
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$79,660
+12.5%
38
104
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$23,240
-0.7%
38
105
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,280
+5.8%
37
106
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,520
+12.5%
37
107
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,670
+5.0%
37
108
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,370
+15.4%
37
109
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$79,540
+12.1%
37
110
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,570
+9.5%
37
111
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$77,220
+13.3%
37
112
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$134,670
+3.1%
36
113
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$80,820
+3.0%
36
114
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$129,960
+3.7%
36
115
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$139,990
+2.5%
36
116
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$134,680
+3.5%
36
117
Statisticians · Master's degree
$102,960
+8.5%
36
118
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,480
+6.0%
36
119
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,520
+5.3%
36
120
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,190
+4.6%
36
121
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,860
+10.8%
36
122
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$40,620
+7.3%
36
123
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,660
+11.2%
35
124
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,680
+3.1%
35
125
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$68,920
+6.2%
35
126
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,890
+1.9%
35
127
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$117,700
+5.7%
35
128
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,700
+6.1%
35
129
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,940
-0.3%
35
130
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$93,570
+9.5%
35
131
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$123,440
+4.4%
35
132
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$138,160
+2.2%
35
133
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$72,520
+6.7%
35
134
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$99,240
+7.0%
35
135
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,670
+3.8%
35
136
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$132,750
+2.6%
34
137
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$99,150
+5.7%
34
138
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,550
+12.8%
34
139
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$102,650
+7.0%
34
140
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$123,060
+3.9%
34
141
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$87,520
+9.5%
34
142
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$93,090
+4.0%
34†
143
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$74,750
+11.5%
34
144
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$103,760
+6.5%
34
145
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,860
+5.0%
33
146
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$96,780
+7.1%
33
147
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$58,370
+12.9%
32
148
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,210
+5.7%
32
149
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,470
+8.7%
32
150
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$59,870
+12.8%
32
151
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$136,930
+0.2%
32
152
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$127,810
+1.6%
32
153
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$102,470
+5.5%
32
154
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$76,050
+5.8%
31
155
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
$82,920
+8.7%
31
156
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,500
+7.3%
31
157
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$66,530
+6.8%
31†
158
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,800
+5.3%
31†
159
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,760
+3.1%
31
160
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$85,800
+7.5%
31
161
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,140
-1.6%
31
162
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$115,810
+2.1%
31
163
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$64,150
+11.1%
31
164
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$54,450
+12.6%
31
165
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,140
+5.0%
31
166
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,510
+5.8%
31
167
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$99,080
+1.9%
31
168
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,950
+8.2%
31
169
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$99,640
+4.9%
30
170
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$111,000
+2.9%
30
171
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,480
+5.3%
30
172
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$118,530
+2.1%
30
173
Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$95,220
+5.9%
30
174
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$77,910
+8.6%
30
175
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,370
+4.1%
30
176
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,880
+11.9%
30
177
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$90,610
+6.5%
30
178
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$99,430
+3.8%
30
179
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,470
+7.3%
30
180
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,900
+3.1%
30
181
Economists · Master's degree
$121,420
+1.2%
30
182
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$78,350
+8.1%
29
183
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,940
+6.6%
29
184
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$128,340
-1.1%
29
185
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$78,500
+7.7%
29
186
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,760
+8.1%
29
187
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,310
+6.5%
29†
188
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,150
+11.0%
29
189
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$92,600
+5.2%
29
190
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$46,300
+12.6%
29
191
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,730
+12.1%
29
192
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,760
-2.0%
29
193
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$86,520
+6.1%
28
194
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$69,990
+7.7%
28
195
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
$124,060
-7.7%
28
196
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$76,520
+6.4%
28
197
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$104,390
+1.7%
28
198
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$96,520
+4.2%
28
199
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,490
+8.5%
28†
200
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,970
+0.3%
28
201
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,220
+9.2%
28
202
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$94,490
+3.9%
28
203
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$48,910
-5.8%
28
204
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$92,000
+4.4%
28
205
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,270
+10.4%
28
206
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,710
+11.5%
28
207
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$78,470
+3.3%
28
208
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,080
+2.6%
28
209
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,720
+11.3%
28
210
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$63,590
-1.6%
28
211
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$101,170
+3.0%
28
212
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,510
+3.3%
27
213
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$48,740
+11.1%
27
214
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,190
+11.4%
27
215
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,060
+2.7%
27
216
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$105,370
+2.0%
27
217
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$101,240
-4.2%
27
218
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$105,770
+1.9%
27
219
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$84,440
+4.0%
27
220
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$114,400
-0.7%
27
221
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,000
+3.7%
27
222
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$75,370
+3.0%
27
223
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$88,270
+4.2%
27
224
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,770
+6.4%
27
225
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$111,390
+0.5%
27
226
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$56,780
+9.5%
26
227
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$78,630
+4.3%
26
228
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$80,510
+5.5%
26
229
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$73,970
+6.4%
26
230
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,500
+2.3%
26
231
Political Scientists · Master's degree
$114,050
-3.1%
26
232
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,670
+1.2%
26
233
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,850
+8.8%
26
234
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,040
+2.0%
26
235
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,760
+2.5%
26
236
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,910
+4.2%
26
237
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,440
+1.7%
26
238
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,310
+4.2%
26
239
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$93,910
-1.5%
26
240
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,980
+8.5%
26
241
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$93,570
+3.0%
26
242
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,840
+4.5%
26
243
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,970
+10.0%
26
244
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$78,930
+1.6%
26†
245
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$89,220
+3.5%
26
246
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$46,630
+9.7%
26
247
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,140
+1.2%
26
248
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$74,440
+5.5%
25
249
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$110,080
-0.3%
25
250
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$84,240
+3.9%
25
251
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$47,030
+10.1%
25
252
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,240
+2.6%
25
253
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,900
+6.4%
25
254
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,160
+4.8%
25
255
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,440
+10.9%
25
256
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,080
+7.1%
25
257
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,940
+5.8%
25
258
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,320
+3.6%
25
259
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,710
+3.4%
25
260
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$67,900
+3.5%
25
261
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,280
-5.0%
24
262
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,390
+3.8%
24
263
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$71,710
+4.9%
24
264
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$104,170
-2.2%
24
265
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$100,920
+0.6%
24
266
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,430
+6.4%
24
267
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,100
+4.7%
24
268
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,470
+8.5%
24
269
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$82,830
+3.4%
24
270
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,740
+3.6%
24
271
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,580
+0.7%
24
272
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$39,410
+9.1%
24
273
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,230
+3.7%
24
274
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,980
+0.4%
24
275
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,750
-6.1%
24
276
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,510
-11.2%
24
277
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$63,390
-2.0%
24
278
Curators · Master's degree
$59,990
+7.0%
24
279
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$78,710
+1.3%
24
280
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,890
-3.2%
24
281
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$99,330
-6.0%
24
282
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$101,800
-1.7%
24
283
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$72,700
+4.9%
24
284
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$43,070
+9.5%
23
285
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,460
+3.6%
23
286
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,860
+7.1%
23
287
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,060
+3.6%
23
288
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,400
-0.7%
23
289
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,860
+6.4%
23
290
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$45,450
+1.1%
23
291
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$86,950
+2.0%
23
292
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,180
+3.7%
23
293
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$22,690
+5.9%
23
294
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,900
+4.5%
23
295
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,510
-0.7%
23
296
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$21,550
+6.3%
23
297
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,220
+4.5%
22
298
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,550
-3.5%
22
299
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$71,650
+3.1%
22
300
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,930
+5.1%
22
301
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,440
+2.3%
22
302
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,320
-0.1%
22
303
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$29,850
-1.5%
22
304
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,160
+2.9%
22
305
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,480
+3.0%
22
306
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,060
+2.5%
22
307
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$50,940
+4.3%
22†
308
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,180
+3.4%
22
309
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,810
+2.2%
22
310
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$59,490
-3.7%
22
311
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,990
-1.3%
22
312
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,020
+1.7%
22
313
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,940
+3.0%
22
314
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,340
+2.2%
22
315
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,260
+8.2%
22
316
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$63,320
+4.1%
22
317
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,250
+6.7%
22
318
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,280
+3.0%
22
319
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,850
+8.7%
22
320
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,220
+2.1%
22
321
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$69,990
+3.6%
22
322
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,800
-5.1%
22
323
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$67,740
+4.1%
21
324
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,990
+2.3%
21
325
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,560
+6.7%
21
326
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$57,470
+4.8%
21
327
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,990
-1.6%
21
328
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,140
+4.3%
21
329
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,500
+5.0%
21
330
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$66,450
+4.1%
21
331
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$65,840
+3.8%
21
332
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,860
+7.6%
21
333
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$77,560
+1.7%
21
334
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,480
+2.4%
21
335
Historians · Master's degree
$78,240
+2.2%
21
336
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,050
+2.1%
21
337
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$61,150
+4.4%
21
338
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,150
+3.3%
21
339
Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,580
+1.2%
21†
340
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,290
+6.0%
21
341
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$82,970
+1.0%
21
342
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$67,700
+3.7%
21
343
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$68,620
+3.4%
21
344
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,810
+6.0%
21
345
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,340
+4.5%
21
346
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$83,690
+0.7%
21
347
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$82,750
+0.9%
21
348
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$55,680
+3.4%
21
349
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,270
+2.0%
21
350
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$75,420
+2.1%
21
351
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$80,870
+1.2%
21
352
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,810
+2.4%
21
353
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,770
+6.6%
21
354
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$60,320
+4.3%
21
355
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$84,990
+0.7%
21
356
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$62,330
-1.8%
20
357
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,100
-2.8%
20
358
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,290
+5.2%
20
359
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,190
-7.7%
20
360
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,580
+3.7%
20
361
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,500
+6.9%
20
362
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$65,160
+3.2%
20
363
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,690
+6.3%
20
364
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$66,370
+1.7%
20
365
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$88,400
-2.1%
20
366
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$61,170
+4.3%
20
367
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,870
+5.2%
20
368
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$76,980
-4.2%
20
369
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$80,370
+1.2%
20
370
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$71,860
+1.7%
20
371
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,910
+4.2%
20
372
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$72,250
+2.4%
20
373
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$36,510
+6.4%
20
374
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,400
+1.6%
20
375
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$73,860
+1.5%
20
376
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$35,600
+6.7%
20
377
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$61,220
+4.0%
20
378
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,330
+5.3%
20
379
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,590
0.0%
20
380
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$46,030
+5.9%
20
381
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$58,070
+4.4%
20
382
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$85,980
-6.0%
20
383
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,390
+3.3%
20
384
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,420
+3.6%
20
385
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,080
+8.1%
20
386
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$59,290
+1.7%
20
387
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,000
+3.4%
20
388
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,000
+0.7%
20
389
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,750
+1.7%
19
390
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$33,860
+4.1%
19
391
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$68,280
+2.1%
19
392
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,210
0.0%
19
393
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,460
+6.1%
19
394
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,240
+4.4%
19
395
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$78,890
-2.6%
19
396
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$34,260
+7.7%
19
397
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,680
+5.6%
19
398
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,650
-3.4%
19
399
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$55,670
+3.1%
19
400
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$66,780
+1.8%
19
401
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$62,490
+3.3%
19
402
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,410
+4.6%
19
403
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,120
-1.3%
19
404
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,740
+4.3%
19
405
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,450
+5.6%
19
406
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,050
+0.6%
19
407
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,530
-0.2%
19
408
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,290
+3.4%
19
409
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,040
+7.0%
19
410
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$29,660
+0.4%
19
411
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,950
+4.5%
19
412
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,700
+0.7%
19
413
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$78,730
-4.4%
19
414
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$77,840
+0.2%
19
415
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$79,380
-6.5%
19
416
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$80,620
-5.6%
19
417
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$60,150
+2.1%
19
418
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,900
0.0%
19
419
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$79,640
-0.1%
19
420
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$81,080
-0.1%
19
421
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,910
-8.8%
19
422
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,310
+0.2%
19
423
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,740
-3.1%
19
424
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,480
-0.8%
19
425
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$48,400
+4.6%
19
426
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,650
+4.6%
18
427
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,860
-4.7%
18
428
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,810
+7.2%
18
429
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,400
+0.6%
18
430
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$33,790
+5.6%
18
431
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$45,460
+3.8%
18
432
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,680
+4.5%
18
433
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,930
+4.7%
18
434
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,010
+6.2%
18
435
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,780
+3.4%
18
436
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$45,880
+5.4%
18
437
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$64,610
-1.8%
18
438
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,200
-8.2%
18
439
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
+6.4%
18
440
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$79,170
-3.1%
18
441
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,210
0.0%
18
442
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,060
+5.7%
18
443
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,460
+4.5%
18
444
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,740
+3.1%
18
445
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,770
+2.6%
18
446
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,920
+5.7%
18
447
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,110
+1.8%
18
448
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,130
+2.5%
18
449
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,410
+3.2%
18
450
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,580
+1.0%
18
451
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,290
+2.7%
18
452
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$37,250
+3.2%
18
453
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,640
-14.5%
18
454
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,810
+2.2%
18
455
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,980
+1.1%
18
456
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,760
+4.8%
18
457
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,330
+2.8%
18
458
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$76,610
0.0%
18
459
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,700
+2.9%
18
460
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$50,710
+4.0%
18
461
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$51,140
+4.1%
18
462
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$50,270
+4.3%
18
463
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$47,590
+4.2%
18
464
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,750
-2.4%
18
465
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,150
+2.0%
18
466
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$29,450
+3.9%
18
467
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$40,150
+5.3%
18
468
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,640
+3.8%
17
469
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,040
+3.5%
17
470
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$65,180
+0.7%
17
471
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,120
+2.0%
17
472
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,670
-7.8%
17
473
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,260
+5.1%
17
474
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,090
-0.2%
17
475
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,950
+4.9%
17
476
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$48,960
+3.5%
17
477
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$36,340
+6.0%
17
478
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$48,740
+3.8%
17
479
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$35,890
+5.5%
17
480
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,020
+1.7%
17
481
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$65,680
+1.4%
17
482
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,450
+5.8%
17
483
Watch and Clock Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,950
-1.1%
17†
484
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,390
+2.1%
17
485
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$60,550
-3.5%
17
486
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$53,000
+3.0%
17
487
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,810
-0.8%
17
488
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,240
+2.4%
17
489
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,850
-1.8%
17
490
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$44,500
+2.4%
17†
491
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,100
+6.4%
17
492
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,580
+3.0%
17
493
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,630
+5.4%
17
494
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,720
+4.1%
17
495
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$50,130
+3.5%
17
496
Archivists · Master's degree
$50,160
+3.8%
17
497
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$38,430
+5.7%
17
498
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,410
+2.5%
17
499
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,980
+3.2%
17
500
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,660
+4.9%
17
501
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$52,880
+2.6%
17
502
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$65,710
+1.1%
17
503
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$30,210
+6.4%
17
504
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,250
+3.5%
17
505
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$43,950
+4.5%
17
506
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$45,950
+2.5%
17
507
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,440
+3.3%
17
508
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,140
+3.7%
17
509
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,180
0.0%
17
510
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$55,610
+2.3%
17
511
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,720
+5.1%
17
512
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$47,500
+1.8%
16
513
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,770
+3.7%
16
514
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,230
+1.3%
16
515
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$26,570
+3.4%
16
516
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,910
+5.9%
16
517
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$56,930
+2.3%
16
518
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$63,110
+1.2%
16
519
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,840
+3.5%
16
520
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,730
+3.3%
16
521
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,640
-6.0%
16
522
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,450
+4.2%
16
523
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,360
+2.4%
16
524
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$64,830
-1.6%
16
525
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$48,220
+3.3%
16
526
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,290
+1.4%
16
527
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$40,610
+4.4%
16
528
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,170
+2.5%
16
529
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,550
+3.6%
16
530
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$63,360
-1.9%
16
531
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$59,480
+1.0%
16
532
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,880
+2.3%
16
533
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,430
+3.7%
16
534
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,700
+1.6%
16
535
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,630
+2.3%
16
536
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,490
+0.2%
16
537
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$35,440
+3.1%
16
538
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$64,060
+0.8%
16
539
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,370
+5.1%
16
540
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,060
+3.2%
16
541
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$40,780
+4.3%
16
542
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$32,150
+5.5%
16
543
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,540
+3.0%
16
544
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$54,690
+2.1%
16
545
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,250
+3.9%
16
546
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,630
+3.7%
16
547
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,170
+3.7%
16
548
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$41,590
+2.0%
15†
549
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,330
-16.9%
15
550
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,150
+3.9%
15
551
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,340
+2.0%
15
552
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,740
+2.7%
15
553
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$63,780
-1.6%
15
554
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,470
+1.6%
15
555
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,370
-4.2%
15
556
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$46,630
+3.1%
15
557
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,660
+2.5%
15
558
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$37,270
+4.6%
15
559
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$35,360
+2.0%
15
560
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$65,570
-0.3%
15
561
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,920
-18.2%
15
562
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,630
+2.6%
15
563
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,260
+3.2%
15
564
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,500
+2.2%
15
565
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$31,200
+5.5%
15
566
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$63,330
-2.0%
15
567
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$57,350
+1.3%
15
568
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,610
-3.5%
15
569
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,220
+2.8%
15
570
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,440
+5.9%
15
571
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,150
+1.2%
15
572
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,830
+1.4%
15
573
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$63,140
-1.2%
15
574
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,590
-2.8%
15
575
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,630
+3.8%
15
576
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,630
0.0%
15
577
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,910
-0.4%
15
578
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,280
-6.4%
15
579
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,060
-9.5%
15
580
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,040
+3.0%
15
581
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,280
-2.8%
15
582
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,890
-1.4%
15
583
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,930
-6.2%
15
584
Animal Breeders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,410
+2.4%
15
585
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$62,400
-6.4%
14
586
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,880
-3.7%
14
587
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,880
+3.3%
14
588
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,230
+4.7%
14
589
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,720
+2.5%
14
590
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,820
+1.6%
14
591
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$33,090
-5.4%
14
592
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$54,460
+1.1%
14
593
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,570
-2.9%
14
594
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$56,100
+0.5%
14
595
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$32,040
+1.6%
14
596
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$47,510
+1.7%
14
597
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,090
-16.7%
14
598
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$59,990
-6.9%
14
599
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$56,390
-8.4%
14
600
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,300
-2.2%
14
601
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$49,990
+1.4%
14
602
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$58,200
-1.8%
14
603
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,720
+2.9%
14
604
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,750
+0.7%
14
605
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$49,820
+0.4%
14
606
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,320
-0.9%
14
607
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,040
+3.6%
14
608
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,860
+1.0%
14
609
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,000
+2.3%
14
610
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,650
+3.3%
14
611
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$49,940
+1.5%
14
612
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$29,300
+3.0%
14
613
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$46,330
+0.9%
14
614
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$49,100
+1.6%
14
615
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,980
-2.3%
14
616
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,270
+1.4%
14
617
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$43,160
+2.2%
14
618
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$33,350
+3.6%
13
619
Models · No formal educational credential
$46,840
-0.5%
13†
620
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,760
+4.1%
13
621
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$57,760
-12.4%
13
622
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,840
+1.5%
13
623
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,250
+1.4%
13
624
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$31,200
+3.0%
13
625
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,710
-10.5%
13
626
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,600
-0.9%
13
627
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,470
-10.8%
13
628
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$40,120
+2.6%
13
629
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,480
-10.7%
13
630
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,890
+1.2%
13
631
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,280
+1.8%
13
632
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$51,120
-0.1%
13
633
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$40,930
+1.5%
13
634
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,840
-7.8%
13
635
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,460
-6.5%
13
636
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,050
-0.5%
13
637
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$27,080
-1.5%
13
638
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,450
+1.0%
13
639
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,130
+0.3%
13
640
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,370
-1.7%
13
641
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$43,590
-2.5%
12†
642
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$29,610
+0.2%
12
643
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,840
-14.4%
12
644
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,690
+2.5%
12
645
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,940
-5.8%
12
646
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,570
+2.3%
12
647
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$50,840
-2.5%
12
648
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,920
+2.3%
12
649
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,270
+3.3%
12
650
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$28,280
-13.5%
12
651
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,850
+0.5%
12
652
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$45,950
+0.6%
12
653
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,500
+2.5%
12
654
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$40,040
+2.0%
12
655
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,150
-4.6%
12
656
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,390
+1.0%
12
657
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$48,950
+0.6%
12
658
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,050
-12.9%
12
659
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,200
-3.2%
12
660
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,610
-8.9%
12
661
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,180
+2.5%
12
662
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,240
-0.2%
12
663
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,310
-9.0%
12
664
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,100
-4.7%
12
665
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,070
+2.3%
12
666
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,710
+2.0%
12
667
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,590
+2.8%
12
668
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,980
-11.6%
12
669
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$37,040
+2.3%
12
670
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,000
-0.4%
12
671
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,560
+3.1%
12
672
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$47,540
-7.1%
12
673
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,960
-2.9%
12
674
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,490
-16.3%
12
675
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$49,490
-13.7%
12
676
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,660
-8.3%
12
677
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$37,400
+1.0%
12
678
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,830
-6.3%
12
679
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,710
-4.8%
12
680
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,720
-12.1%
12
681
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,440
-2.8%
12
682
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$49,650
-1.2%
11
683
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$48,470
-3.9%
11
684
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,660
-8.7%
11
685
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$49,050
-5.5%
11
686
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,360
+0.2%
11
687
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$45,480
-0.9%
11
688
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,390
-24.4%
11
689
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,730
-13.6%
11
690
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,860
-5.6%
11
691
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,020
-13.6%
11
692
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,320
-6.8%
11
693
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,980
+3.6%
11
694
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,590
-5.5%
11
695
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,220
-5.4%
11
696
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,910
-4.3%
11
697
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,550
-8.1%
11
698
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$45,620
-4.1%
11
699
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,720
-36.1%
11
700
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,880
-25.9%
11
701
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,210
-21.1%
11
702
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$47,330
-5.2%
11
703
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,330
-4.7%
11
704
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$44,280
-17.2%
11
705
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,970
-1.1%
11
706
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
$47,310
-22.3%
11
707
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,670
-2.3%
11
708
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,900
-4.9%
11
709
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$30,280
+2.5%
11
710
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
$46,040
-10.0%
11
711
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,560
-9.5%
11
712
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,000
-7.8%
11
713
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$33,620
+0.6%
11
714
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,140
-3.8%
11
715
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,790
-3.0%
11
716
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,090
-2.5%
11
717
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,820
-3.3%
11
718
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,480
-15.9%
10
719
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,040
-13.2%
10
720
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,060
-6.3%
10
721
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,860
-8.3%
10
722
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$43,670
+0.1%
10
723
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,350
-19.6%
10
724
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,210
-2.3%
10
725
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,160
-4.4%
10†
726
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,250
-12.0%
10
727
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$43,610
-9.6%
10
728
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,560
-0.4%
10
729
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,030
-12.0%
10
730
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,930
-1.8%
10
731
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$26,610
+1.2%
10
732
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$32,840
-3.3%
10
733
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$38,780
-0.1%
10
734
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,690
-12.8%
10
735
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,640
-6.8%
10
736
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,190
-25.9%
10
737
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$41,990
-0.6%
10
738
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$40,650
-3.4%
10
739
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$37,140
+0.6%
10
740
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,340
-1.6%
10
741
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$36,420
+0.6%
10
742
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,250
-27.5%
9
743
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$32,430
+1.4%
9
744
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,650
-1.7%
9
745
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,470
-6.6%
9
746
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,630
-0.1%
9
747
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,060
-13.6%
9
748
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$39,630
-10.5%
9
749
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,410
-14.6%
9
750
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,980
+0.6%
9
751
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$37,350
-13.0%
9
752
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$33,920
-5.0%
9
753
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,720
-1.5%
9
754
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,170
-21.2%
9
755
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,310
-16.1%
9
756
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,470
-4.7%
9†
757
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$33,670
-1.0%
9
758
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,060
-15.2%
9
759
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,690
-2.3%
9
760
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,740
-0.6%
9
761
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,390
-18.9%
9
762
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$36,090
-5.4%
9
763
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$36,260
-4.5%
9
764
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,080
-5.9%
8
765
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,350
-3.3%
8
766
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$34,290
-22.1%
8
767
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,950
-2.6%
8
768
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,100
-0.7%
8
769
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$31,000
-10.8%
8
770
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,620
-26.3%
8
771
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,010
-9.4%
8
772
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,840
-1.8%
8
773
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,790
-11.2%
8
774
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,930
-10.2%
8
775
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,940
-15.1%
8
776
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$33,260
-2.5%
8
777
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,200
-6.7%
8
778
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,080
-1.6%
7
779
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,300
-2.7%
7
780
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,180
-0.7%
7
781
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$29,680
-13.5%
7
782
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,620
-3.8%
7
783
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,010
-1.3%
7
784
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
$31,160
-3.7%
7
785
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$25,320
-5.6%
7
786
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,660
-6.1%
7
787
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,060
-0.6%
7
788
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,160
-11.7%
7
789
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$29,130
-18.1%
7
790
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$29,320
-7.0%
7
791
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,480
-5.0%
6
792
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,090
-0.6%
6
793
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,560
-3.7%
6
Live jobs in Texas
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