Best jobs in Traverse City, MI

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

Search live jobs in Traverse City, MI How we score

Wages here are local to Traverse City, MI (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.

How this ranking is scored

score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings

Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.

Wages — OEWS May 2025 (metro)

Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)

Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings

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Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

P25–P75

Growth

Employed

Open/yr

Score

Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224

—†

+2.7%

—

800

100†

Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213

—†

+6.4%

—

400

91†

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 53-2011

—†

+3.9%

—

11,700

91†

Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212

—†

+4.1%

—

600

89†

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

—†

+4.1%

—

400

88†

Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249

—†

+3.9%

—

600

87†

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

—†

+2.7%

—

1,000

87†

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

—†

+49.9%

—

2,300

85†

Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023

—†

+4.4%

—

200

77†

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

—†

+42.1%

—

4,100

70†

Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171

$123,910

+40.1%

120

29,500

Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223

—†

+6.1%

—

900

67†

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

—†

+4.2%

—

400

66†

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

—†

+28.5%

—

16,000

63†

Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151

—†

+8.6%

—

2,700

61†

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

$28,560

+6.1%

1,730

904,300

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

$36,480

+17.0%

1,050

765,800

Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031

$34,540

-0.5%

2,390

555,800

Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141

$83,690

+4.9%

2,020

189,100

Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051

$77,420

+33.5%

23,400

Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011

—†

+21.8%

—

2,400

51†

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

$84,300

+4.4%

1,580

308,700

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

$280,490

+2.5%

110

9,600

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

$104,610

+23.2%

260

62,100

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

—†

+21.5%

—

9,600

48†

Showing top 25 of 774 scored occupations — show all 774show top 25

Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

Growth

Score

Physician Assistants · Master's degree

$134,180

+20.4%

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+17.3%

47†

Cashiers · No formal educational credential

$30,920

-9.9%

Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.3%

46†

Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential

$35,460

+8.5%

Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree

$248,510

+4.3%

Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential

$37,270

+14.9%

Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree

—†

+19.7%

45†

Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.2%

43†

Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree

$141,450

+15.2%

Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree

$119,810

+14.8%

Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential

$41,380

-0.7%

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.3%

42†

Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.8%

42†

Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree

—†

+18.5%

41†

Nurse Midwives · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

41†

Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree

—†

+19.2%

40†

Epidemiologists · Master's degree

—†

+16.2%

40†

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+16.8%

40†

Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.9%

40†

Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,470

-6.7%

Database Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+8.7%

39†

Software Developers · Bachelor's degree

$95,860

+15.8%

Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+20.0%

38†

Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree

$61,290

+22.0%

Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+18.4%

37†

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.1%

37†

Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+15.4%

37†

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree

—†

+13.0%

35†

Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

35†

General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.3%

34†

Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.1%

34†

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+10.0%

34†

Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.3%

34†

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.2%

34†

Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree

—†

+13.3%

34†

Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,790

+16.1%

Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+12.1%

33†

Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree

$171,740

+4.1%

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

33†

Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

33†

Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree

$87,160

+15.0%

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

33†

Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree

$101,640

+10.9%

Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

33†

Statisticians · Master's degree

—†

+8.5%

33†

Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

33†

Logisticians · Bachelor's degree

$75,180

+16.7%

Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

32†

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

$61,990

+16.8%

Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

32†

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$45,990

+19.8%

Occupational Therapists · Master's degree

$84,260

+13.8%

Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree

$124,330

+9.6%

Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

31†

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+7.3%

31†

Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

31†

Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree

$137,590

+6.6%

Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree

$168,080

+2.7%

Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential

$48,400

+7.3%

Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.0%

31†

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$57,700

+4.0%

Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree

$143,050

+4.6%

Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$42,580

+12.5%

Web Developers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.5%

30†

Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.7%

30†

Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.2%

30†

Genetic Counselors · Master's degree

—†

+9.3%

30†

Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.8%

30†

Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

30†

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

$38,420

+2.0%

Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree

$97,540

+8.7%

Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree

$74,820

+4.6%

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.7%

29†

100

Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,030

-5.5%

101

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree

$67,900

+14.7%

102

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

—†

+5.5%

29†

103

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.3%

29†

104

Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$86,560

+11.0%

105

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree

—†

+8.7%

29†

106

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

$43,030

+6.0%

107

Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$98,900

+9.1%

108

Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

29†

109

Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,650

+9.5%

110

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

29†

111

Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree

$118,030

+8.0%

112

Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

29†

113

Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$94,690

+8.8%

114

Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

28†

115

Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.5%

28†

116

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$79,400

+12.5%

117

Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

28†

118

Athletic Trainers · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

28†

119

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

—†

+4.4%

28†

120

Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree

$88,100

+9.6%

121

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.2%

28†

122

Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$96,510

+8.7%

123

Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree

$136,170

+3.8%

124

Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

27†

125

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

$75,960

+5.3%

126

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+7.1%

27†

127

Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.4%

27†

128

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

—†

+5.0%

27†

129

Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.7%

27†

130

Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree

$104,090

+4.7%

131

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential

$37,970

+3.6%

132

Chemists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

27†

133

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.9%

26†

134

Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

26†

135

Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.0%

26†

136

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

—†

+10.4%

26†

137

Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+9.2%

26†

138

Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$110,070

+4.5%

139

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

$38,750

+1.5%

140

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree

$78,660

+11.2%

141

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$66,780

+12.8%

142

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

$108,970

+6.6%

143

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

—†

+11.0%

26†

144

Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$61,280

+10.8%

145

Counselors, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

26†

146

Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.1%

26†

147

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

26†

148

Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$83,720

+5.6%

149

Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$101,210

+7.2%

150

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

—†

+8.1%

26†

151

Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree

$107,460

+4.1%

152

Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

25†

153

Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree

—†

+12.9%

25†

154

Bartenders · No formal educational credential

$37,300

+5.9%

155

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

$46,350

-5.8%

156

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

25†

157

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

—†

-0.7%

25†

158

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

$46,850

+3.8%

159

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

—†

+8.6%

25†

160

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

25†

161

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.6%

25†

162

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.5%

25†

163

Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

25†

164

Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$41,900

+2.3%

165

Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,650

+7.3%

166

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.6%

25†

167

Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+9.5%

25†

168

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

25†

169

Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

25†

170

Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree

$109,140

+5.0%

171

Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

25†

172

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

—†

+2.6%

24†

173

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$59,460

+6.7%

174

Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.9%

24†

175

Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

24†

176

Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree

$81,570

+7.0%

177

Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree

—†

+1.7%

24†

178

Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

24†

179

Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

+10.1%

24†

180

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.4%

24†

181

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

24†

182

Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential

—†

+11.1%

24†

183

Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,160

+11.3%

184

Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+4.3%

24†

185

Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$82,330

+8.2%

186

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

$93,260

+6.1%

187

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

—†

+5.3%

24†

188

Art Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

24†

189

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

23†

190

Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$64,480

+6.2%

191

Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.2%

23†

192

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

23†

193

Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

23†

194

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

23†

195

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

$60,590

+8.1%

196

Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$94,280

+5.0%

197

Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.2%

23†

198

Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.5%

23†

199

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

23†

200

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

—†

+9.5%

23†

201

Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,230

+4.5%

202

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

23†

203

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

$61,760

-0.3%

204

Acupuncturists · Master's degree

—†

+6.8%

23†

205

Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,430

+8.8%

206

Economists · Master's degree

—†

+1.2%

23†

207

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

$37,810

+11.9%

208

Curators · Master's degree

—†

+7.0%

23†

209

Sociologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.6%

23†

210

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

—†

+6.1%

23†

211

Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree

$93,960

+4.6%

212

Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

22†

213

Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree

$78,420

+6.4%

214

Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$31,970

+12.1%

215

Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

22†

216

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,180

+4.2%

217

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

—†

+1.7%

22†

218

Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.0%

22†

219

Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.9%

22†

220

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.3%

22†

221

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

$62,110

+3.1%

222

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

$44,200

-1.6%

223

Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.1%

22†

224

Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree

$104,390

+1.9%

225

Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

21†

226

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

—†

+3.4%

21†

227

Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

21†

228

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.3%

21†

229

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

$46,550

-5.0%

230

Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

21†

231

Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,520

+6.4%

232

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

—†

+2.0%

21†

233

Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.2%

21†

234

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

—†

+7.6%

21†

235

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.0%

21†

236

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

$55,260

+9.7%

237

Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

21†

238

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

$67,830

+7.7%

239

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.3%

21†

240

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

—†

+2.4%

21†

241

Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.8%

21†

242

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.0%

21†

243

Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

21†

244

Surveyors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

21†

245

Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.7%

21†

246

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

21†

247

Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent

$80,390

+3.2%

21†

248

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

$66,080

+3.1%

249

Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$46,910

+6.4%

250

Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

21†

251

Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$80,100

+5.7%

252

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

$62,470

+0.3%

253

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

—†

+3.6%

21†

254

Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree

$61,920

+5.8%

255

Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

20†

256

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

20†

257

Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$78,520

+3.0%

258

Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.1%

20†

259

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

20†

260

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

$75,170

+3.1%

261

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

—†

+0.7%

20†

262

Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

20†

263

Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.2%

20†

264

Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree

$63,360

+7.7%

265

Survey Researchers · Master's degree

—†

-5.2%

20†

266

Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$63,150

+3.7%

267

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

—†

+2.4%

20†

268

Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$82,780

+5.5%

269

Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

20†

270

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

—†

+0.6%

20†

271

Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,360

+6.4%

272

Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.8%

20†

273

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

—†

+6.5%

20†

274

Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.7%

20†

275

Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,000

+7.1%

276

Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

+7.7%

20†

277

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$52,220

+4.2%

278

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree

$36,860

-1.5%

279

History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

20†

280

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

$35,650

+6.3%

281

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

$102,850

+1.9%

282

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

20†

283

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

$66,020

-2.0%

284

Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

20†

285

Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.5%

20†

286

Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

20†

287

Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,610

+6.9%

288

Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.4%

19†

289

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.5%

19†

290

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

$61,200

+3.6%

291

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

$63,100

+4.5%

292

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

—†

+1.7%

19†

293

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$48,250

+9.1%

294

Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,840

+10.0%

295

Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.7%

19†

296

Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

19†

297

Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.1%

19†

298

Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.4%

19†

299

Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$49,340

+7.1%

300

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.7%

19†

301

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree

$102,390

-1.5%

302

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

$62,320

+5.8%

303

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

—†

-1.3%

19†

304

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.6%

19†

305

Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree

$79,770

+3.8%

306

Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

19†

307

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

—†

+6.7%

19†

308

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

19†

309

Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

18†

310

Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

18†

311

Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

18†

312

Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

18†

313

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

$38,130

+8.7%

314

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

$62,130

+3.7%

315

Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.9%

18†

316

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

—†

+1.6%

18†

317

Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.7%

18†

318

Archivists · Master's degree

—†

+3.8%

18†

319

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$35,770

+0.4%

320

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

—†

+2.0%

18†

321

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

—†

+6.2%

18†

322

Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

18†

323

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

18†

324

Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.6%

18†

325

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

$66,200

-1.6%

326

Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

18†

327

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

—†

0.0%

18†

328

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

$54,020

+4.5%

329

Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

0.0%

18†

330

School Psychologists · Master's degree

—†

+0.7%

18†

331

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

—†

+4.3%

18†

332

Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$61,760

+4.8%

333

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

$59,550

+3.4%

334

Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.0%

18†

335

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

—†

+2.6%

18†

336

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

$73,500

+4.4%

337

Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.4%

18†

338

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

$65,460

+1.2%

339

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

$80,990

+2.9%

340

Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree

$79,270

+3.4%

341

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree

$76,840

+3.9%

342

Bakers · No formal educational credential

$36,090

+5.6%

343

Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.8%

17†

344

Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree

—†

-6.0%

17†

345

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.1%

17†

346

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

—†

+1.6%

17†

347

Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$36,900

0.0%

348

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

—†

+5.5%

17†

349

Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.1%

17†

350

Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.4%

17†

351

Political Scientists · Master's degree

—†

-3.1%

17†

352

Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.7%

17†

353

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

—†

+3.5%

17†

354

Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,690

+6.4%

355

Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

17†

356

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.2%

17†

357

Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

17†

358

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

—†

+1.5%

17†

359

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

17†

360

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,840

-0.1%

361

Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$59,140

+5.0%

362

Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,710

+8.2%

363

Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree

$63,400

+4.3%

364

Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

17†

365

Foresters · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

17†

366

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

—†

-1.7%

17†

367

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

—†

-2.8%

17†

368

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

—†

+7.2%

17†

369

Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

17†

370

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

—†

+2.9%

17†

371

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

—†

+6.4%

17†

372

Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

17†

373

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

—†

+3.1%

17†

374

Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$91,290

-4.2%

375

Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.7%

17†

376

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

—†

-0.2%

16†

377

Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.3%

16†

378

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential

$41,080

+6.7%

379

Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree

$83,400

+1.3%

380

Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree

$59,890

+5.5%

381

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

$74,850

+3.4%

382

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

—†

+2.8%

16†

383

Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$63,230

+4.5%

384

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award

$62,260

+2.6%

385

Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

16†

386

Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

16†

387

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

$76,580

-2.0%

388

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

—†

+4.3%

16†

389

Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential

$52,000

+3.8%

390

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

$61,780

+3.5%

391

Roofers · No formal educational credential

$50,720

+5.9%

392

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

—†

+2.0%

16†

393

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

—†

+6.4%

16†

394

Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,220

+3.0%

395

Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

16†

396

Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

16†

397

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

—†

+0.6%

16†

398

Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$66,880

+3.9%

399

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

16†

400

Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.6%

16†

401

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

$63,240

+2.4%

402

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

$39,270

+5.8%

403

Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential

$28,430

+3.4%

404

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.6%

16†

405

Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree

$39,800

+6.4%

406

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+6.0%

16†

407

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

—†

+4.9%

16†

408

Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

16†

409

Historians · Master's degree

—†

+2.2%

16†

410

Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.3%

16†

411

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

—†

+2.7%

16†

412

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

—†

-2.8%

16†

413

Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

16†

414

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$34,950

+5.6%

415

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

$60,760

+3.3%

416

Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.0%

15†

417

Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

15†

418

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

—†

-1.3%

15†

419

Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$45,310

+5.6%

420

Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,530

+3.7%

421

Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.5%

15†

422

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

—†

+3.2%

15†

423

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

$53,380

+4.8%

424

Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree

$61,870

+3.0%

425

Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

15†

426

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.7%

15†

427

Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

15†

428

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

$42,010

+6.3%

429

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$72,690

+2.6%

430

Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$58,700

+4.5%

431

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,360

+6.0%

432

Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree

$63,880

+3.8%

433

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

—†

+2.0%

15†

434

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-8.2%

15†

435

Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.9%

15†

436

Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.5%

15†

437

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

—†

+6.4%

15†

438

Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.9%

15†

439

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

—†

+5.7%

15†

440

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

—†

+1.6%

15†

441

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$68,060

+1.7%

442

Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

15†

443

Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

15†

444

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

15†

445

Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

15†

446

Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.9%

15†

447

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

$54,600

+4.6%

448

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

—†

+2.7%

15†

449

Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

-4.4%

15†

450

Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

15†

451

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

15†

452

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

—†

+2.5%

15†

453

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

—†

+3.8%

15†

454

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

$47,360

+5.2%

455

Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.3%

15†

456

Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,470

+3.1%

457

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree

$38,070

+4.1%

458

Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

15†

459

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

—†

+1.0%

15†

460

Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,120

+5.7%

461

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

$79,440

+0.5%

462

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

$56,180

+3.6%

463

Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-5.6%

15†

464

Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential

$31,980

-3.4%

465

Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$34,990

+7.0%

466

Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.5%

15†

467

Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree

$63,820

+1.7%

468

Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,790

-0.4%

469

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent

$70,660

+1.0%

470

Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$65,940

+2.4%

471

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

—†

+3.4%

15†

472

Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,170

+3.4%

473

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

15†

474

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

—†

+3.7%

14†

475

Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,860

+4.1%

476

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

—†

+3.8%

14†

477

Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-6.5%

14†

478

Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,150

+4.9%

479

Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

14†

480

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.1%

14†

481

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

$82,160

0.0%

482

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential

$55,750

+4.2%

483

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

—†

+4.4%

14†

484

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential

$58,940

+1.8%

485

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential

$38,780

+2.0%

486

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

$34,950

+3.7%

487

Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award

$46,990

+3.4%

488

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

$76,540

-5.1%

489

Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

14†

490

Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree

$85,590

-6.0%

491

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential

$47,340

+1.1%

492

Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree

$52,050

+4.1%

493

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

—†

+1.1%

14†

494

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential

$35,280

+5.4%

495

Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.6%

14†

496

Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

14†

497

Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent

$55,550

+3.5%

498

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.5%

14†

499

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

14†

500

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

—†

+0.8%

14†

501

Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential

$37,300

+3.2%

502

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

—†

+0.7%

14†

503

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

—†

+2.5%

14†

504

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

—†

+3.0%

14†

505

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

$80,090

-1.6%

506

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

$49,280

+3.0%

507

Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree

$56,520

-3.7%

508

Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

14†

509

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

$58,140

+2.3%

510

Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

14†

511

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

0.0%

14†

512

Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$38,950

+5.1%

513

Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.3%

13†

514

Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$47,060

+3.1%

515

Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-6.9%

13†

516

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

$49,420

+2.2%

517

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential

$49,450

+0.9%

518

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

—†

+3.5%

13†

519

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

$44,310

-7.7%

520

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

$40,150

+4.6%

521

Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-1.2%

13†

522

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

—†

-0.8%

13†

523

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

—†

+3.6%

13†

524

Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

13†

525

Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.1%

13†

526

Shampooers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

13†

527

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

$53,550

+3.6%

528

Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,060

+0.4%

529

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential

$35,060

+3.9%

530

Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree

$63,720

+1.8%

531

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

13†

532

Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

13†

533

Mathematicians · Master's degree

—†

-0.7%

13†

534

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$77,570

-3.1%

535

Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.6%

13†

536

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree

$52,450

+1.6%

537

Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree

—†

-2.5%

13†

538

Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

13†

539

Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

13†

540

Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

13†

541

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

—†

+2.0%

13†

542

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

$48,040

+4.0%

543

Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree

$69,500

-2.6%

544

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

$51,720

+2.5%

545

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$60,570

+2.1%

546

Tapers · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.1%

13†

547

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

—†

+1.2%

13†

548

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

—†

-1.8%

13†

549

Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,420

0.0%

550

Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential

$58,510

-3.5%

551

Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree

$63,070

-4.2%

552

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.5%

13†

553

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

$64,230

+1.3%

554

Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

$73,050

-0.7%

555

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

—†

-3.9%

13†

556

Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

13†

557

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

$50,280

+2.5%

558

Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.2%

12†

559

Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,620

+3.3%

560

Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

12†

561

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

12†

562

Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$33,100

-2.9%

563

Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.6%

12†

564

Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

$70,730

-0.8%

565

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential

$35,070

+3.0%

566

Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,410

+3.8%

567

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

—†

+2.3%

12†

568

Pipelayers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.1%

12†

569

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-0.3%

12†

570

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

—†

-18.9%

12†

571

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.4%

12†

572

Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree

$49,940

+2.1%

573

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

—†

-5.4%

12†

574

Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

12†

575

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-21.1%

12†

576

Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.0%

12†

577

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

—†

-2.0%

12†

578

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

$44,190

0.0%

579

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

—†

-18.2%

12†

580

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

—†

-19.6%

12†

581

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

—†

-13.7%

12†

582

Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

12†

583

Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,480

+0.2%

584

Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.6%

12†

585

Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

12†

586

Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree

$56,270

+0.2%

587

Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.3%

12†

588

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

$70,850

-1.8%

589

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

12†

590

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

$44,890

+2.4%

591

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

—†

-0.4%

12†

592

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

$58,360

-1.6%

593

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

—†

-22.3%

12†

594

Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.0%

12†

595

Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.1%

12†

596

Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.7%

12†

597

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree

$49,680

+1.7%

598

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,680

+3.2%

599

Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,760

-7.8%

600

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

$61,190

-1.8%

601

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

$54,950

+1.5%

602

Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.0%

11†

603

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

$62,230

-1.8%

604

Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,050

+2.9%

605

Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

11†

606

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

—†

-5.5%

11†

607

Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

11†

608

Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.4%

11†

609

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

$28,270

-1.5%

610

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

$60,390

-6.5%

611

Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential

$28,740

-13.5%

612

Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree

—†

+1.4%

11†

613

Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$63,260

-10.8%

614

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

—†

+0.2%

11†

615

Dishwashers · No formal educational credential

$31,130

+0.2%

616

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

$46,540

+2.5%

617

Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,450

+1.6%

618

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

$58,980

-8.4%

619

Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential

$62,130

-3.5%

620

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

—†

+2.0%

11†

621

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

$40,330

+2.5%

622

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

$60,690

-4.2%

623

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

—†

+1.2%

11†

624

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

11†

625

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

11†

626

Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

11†

627

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-24.4%

11†

628

Clergy · Bachelor's degree

$53,640

+1.0%

629

Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

11†

630

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

—†

+1.0%

10†

631

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

—†

+0.6%

10†

632

Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

10†

633

Editors · Bachelor's degree

$57,200

+0.6%

634

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

—†

+0.6%

10†

635

Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent

$36,940

+3.3%

636

Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,640

-12.9%

637

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,370

-5.8%

10†

638

Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-1.7%

10†

639

Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

10†

640

Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,110

-6.0%

641

Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$34,500

-5.4%

642

Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.3%

10†

643

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

—†

-6.3%

10†

644

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

—†

-12.8%

10†

645

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

$46,340

-3.7%

646

Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.7%

10†

647

Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

10†

648

Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

10†

649

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

—†

-7.8%

10†

650

Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.5%

10†

651

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

$52,620

+0.4%

652

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

—†

-7.1%

10†

653

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

—†

-1.1%

10†

654

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

$51,140

-0.9%

655

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

—†

+0.3%

10†

656

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

—†

-6.2%

10†

657

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.5%

10†

658

Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

-9.6%

10†

659

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

—†

+1.4%

10†

660

Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

10†

661

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

—†

-0.9%

10†

662

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

—†

-14.4%

10†

663

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

—†

-1.8%

10†

664

Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree

$38,790

+2.5%

665

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.3%

10†

666

Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-36.1%

10†

667

Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.4%

10†

668

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

—†

-0.2%

10†

669

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

—†

-13.6%

10†

670

Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.8%

9†

671

Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

9†

672

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

$46,870

-4.3%

673

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

$35,690

-3.3%

674

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

—†

-0.5%

9†

675

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

—†

-14.5%

9†

676

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

—†

-6.3%

9†

677

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$53,550

-16.7%

678

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

—†

-2.9%

9†

679

Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-14.6%

9†

680

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

9†

681

New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.2%

9†

682

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree

—†

-5.5%

9†

683

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-18.1%

9†

684

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

—†

-13.6%

9†

685

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

—†

-2.5%

9†

686

Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.2%

9†

687

Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

9†

688

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

—†

-11.6%

9†

689

Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-3.2%

9†

690

Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-25.9%

9†

691

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

$45,190

+0.7%

692

Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$41,420

+0.5%

693

Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

9†

694

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

—†

-10.5%

9†

695

Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential

$47,960

-0.1%

696

Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

9†

697

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

—†

-6.8%

9†

698

Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential

$38,130

+1.0%

699

Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree

—†

-12.4%

9†

700

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

—†

-2.3%

9†

701

Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.8%

9†

702

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

—†

-2.3%

9†

703

File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.9%

9†

704

Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,200

-2.3%

705

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

—†

-10.1%

9†

706

Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.4%

9†

707

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

—†

-4.8%

9†

708

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-21.2%

9†

709

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

—†

-8.3%

9†

710

Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

$27,370

+2.8%

711

Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,200

-6.4%

712

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,570

-10.7%

713

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

—†

-7.8%

9†

714

Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,380

-8.1%

715

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

—†

+1.2%

9†

716

Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

9†

717

Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.0%

8†

718

Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,770

-10.5%

719

Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

$37,900

-10.8%

720

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

$48,820

-2.5%

721

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,030

-1.6%

722

Craft Artists · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.1%

8†

723

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

—†

-0.6%

8†

724

Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.6%

8†

725

Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.1%

8†

726

Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$46,400

-4.9%

727

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

—†

-9.5%

8†

728

Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-1.1%

8†

729

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.4%

8†

730

Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.4%

8†

731

Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,220

-8.9%

732

Tutors · Some college, no degree

$34,510

+0.6%

733

Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

8†

734

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

—†

-1.2%

8†

735

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

$39,600

-12.1%

736

Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.0%

8†

737

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

—†

-2.6%

8†

738

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential

—†

-6.4%

8†

739

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

—†

-11.2%

8†

740

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

—†

-4.5%

8†

741

Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$39,730

-6.8%

742

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

—†

-13.6%

8†

743

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

—†

-0.6%

7†

744

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

—†

-6.1%

7†

745

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

—†

-26.3%

7†

746

Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.7%

7†

747

Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-27.5%

7†

748

Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.5%

7†

749

Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,450

-25.9%

750

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

—†

-11.7%

7†

751

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

—†

-15.2%

7†

752

Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.0%

7†

753

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

$38,070

-3.8%

754

Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.1%

7†

755

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

—†

-9.0%

7†

756

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

—†

-5.0%

7†

757

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

—†

-13.5%

7†

758

Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.9%

7†

759

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

$39,420

-12.0%

760

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

—†

-3.8%

7†

761

Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.6%

7†

762

Order Clerks · Some college, no degree

$40,470

-17.2%

763

Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential

$36,090

-5.6%

764

School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.7%

7†

765

Telemarketers · No formal educational credential

—†

-22.1%

7†

766

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential

—†

-1.0%

7†

767

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

$36,260

-9.0%

768

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

—†

-1.3%

6†

769

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

$34,670

-6.6%

770

Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

6†

771

Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent

$29,790

-6.7%

6†

772

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

—†

-9.4%

6†

773

Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

6†

774

Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent

$25,960

-2.2%

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