Best jobs in Washington, DC

The best-scoring occupations in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Washington, DC How we score
Wages here are local to Washington, DC (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)
How Washington, DC pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$443,020 vs $420,860 · +5.3%
$329,990 vs $328,730 · +0.4%
$134,840 vs $132,300 · +1.9%
$156,460 vs $105,770 · +47.9%
$154,930 vs $135,980 · +13.9%
$132,200 vs $120,230 · +10.0%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$443,020
+2.7%
—
800
100†
02
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
$329,990
+6.4%
—
400
82†
03
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$134,840
+40.1%
4,050
29,500
82
04
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$156,460
+4.4%
112,530
308,700
78
05
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$154,930
+15.8%
69,060
115,200
75
06
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$132,200
+33.5%
9,260
23,400
74
07
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$397,210
+3.2%
200
1,300
73
08
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$148,950
+28.5%
16,560
16,000
72
09
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$38,530
+17.0%
50,450
765,800
64
10
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$185,270
+14.8%
26,430
74,600
63
11
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$195,190
+15.2%
20,800
55,600
63
12
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$140,670
+23.2%
11,730
62,100
62
13
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$253,610
+4.1%
—
600
62†
14
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
$248,110
+4.4%
—
200
61†
15
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
—†
+2.7%
770
1,000
59†
16
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 13-1111
$126,830
+8.8%
62,360
98,100
57
17
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
$161,090
+19.7%
3,420
3,200
57
18
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$226,640
+4.3%
—
300
56†
19
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
$144,680
+21.8%
520
2,400
56
20
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree · 23-1011
$195,190
+4.1%
46,840
31,500
56
21
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$148,200
+20.4%
3,020
12,000
56
22
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
$127,600
+21.5%
8,080
9,600
55
23
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$34,600
+6.1%
60,560
904,300
54
24
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree · 13-2061
$157,560
+18.5%
890
5,700
54
25
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree · 11-9199
$170,980
+4.5%
42,010
106,700
52
Showing top 25 of 705 scored occupations — show all 705show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$246,990
+6.1%
51
27
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$223,150
+8.6%
51
28
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$104,770
+3.0%
50
29
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$135,670
+17.3%
49
30
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$156,640
+8.2%
49†
31
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$159,820
+11.9%
48
32
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$237,190
+4.2%
47
33
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$78,790
+22.0%
46
34
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
$207,450
+0.3%
45†
35
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$104,330
+16.7%
45
36
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
$102,710
+4.9%
44
37
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$127,030
+5.6%
44
38
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$224,860
+3.9%
44
39
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$181,260
+6.6%
44
40
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$195,190
+5.0%
44
41
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$42,920
+14.9%
44
42
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$223,250
+3.3%
44
43
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$209,750
+3.9%
44
44
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$208,710
+2.5%
43
45
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$225,140
+2.7%
43
46
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$88,250
+19.2%
43
47
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$112,780
+16.2%
43
48
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$162,870
+8.7%
42
49
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$149,170
+11.1%
42
50
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$127,040
+8.7%
41
51
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$175,820
+4.7%
41
52
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$154,350
+9.6%
41
53
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$102,140
+4.6%
41
54
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,740
+16.8%
41
55
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,610
-0.5%
41
56
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$37,870
+8.5%
41
57
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$177,960
+5.0%
40
58
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$99,960
+15.0%
40
59
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$185,220
+3.8%
39
60
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$65,270
+16.8%
39
61
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,300
+18.4%
39
62
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$126,350
+10.0%
39
63
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$184,540
+4.1%
39
64
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$159,480
+7.3%
39
65
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$102,960
+13.8%
38
66
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$154,690
+8.0%
38
67
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$166,420
+6.1%
38
68
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,840
+20.0%
38
69
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$129,650
+8.7%
38
70
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$109,170
+12.5%
38
71
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,720
+16.1%
37
72
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$105,290
+13.0%
37
73
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$117,600
+11.0%
37
74
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,050
+19.8%
37
75
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$126,990
+9.1%
37
76
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,840
+2.0%
37
77
Statisticians · Master's degree
$136,660
+8.5%
37
78
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$169,060
+3.7%
36
79
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$100,830
+6.2%
36
80
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
$159,700
+5.8%
36
81
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$171,580
+4.0%
36
82
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$101,990
+12.1%
36
83
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$172,150
+3.1%
36
84
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$161,560
+5.4%
36
85
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$134,350
+7.5%
35
86
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,980
+10.9%
35
87
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$153,410
+5.5%
35
88
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$35,470
-9.9%
35
89
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$95,460
+12.6%
35
90
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$150,540
+4.6%
35
91
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$82,400
+10.8%
34
92
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,220
+15.4%
34
93
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,670
+11.2%
34
94
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$140,000
+6.2%
34
95
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$106,230
+9.6%
34
96
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,930
+9.5%
34
97
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$126,420
+7.2%
34
98
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$126,210
+8.1%
34
99
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$87,160
+6.7%
33
100
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$166,230
+2.0%
33
101
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$143,640
+5.8%
33
102
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$82,830
+13.3%
33
103
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$46,040
-0.7%
33
104
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$85,070
+12.8%
33
105
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,110
+8.7%
33
106
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,640
+12.5%
33
107
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$144,680
+4.9%
33
108
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$66,570
+14.7%
33
109
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$101,680
+4.8%
33
110
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$140,640
+5.7%
33
111
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$163,220
+3.0%
32
112
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$174,870
+1.2%
32
113
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$151,340
+2.1%
32
114
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$104,880
+5.8%
32
115
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$129,050
+6.1%
32
116
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$156,290
+3.5%
32
117
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$126,510
+6.5%
32
118
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,970
+12.8%
32
119
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$119,170
+7.0%
32
120
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$169,690
-1.2%
31
121
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$180,360
-1.1%
31
122
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,500
+9.5%
31
123
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$170,980
+0.6%
31
124
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$172,520
+0.8%
31
125
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$108,330
+5.7%
31
126
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$141,720
+4.2%
31
127
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,370
+5.7%
31
128
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,130
+4.6%
31
129
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,800
+9.5%
31
130
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$100,380
+9.3%
31
131
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$70,610
+12.6%
30
132
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,110
+3.1%
30
133
Astronomers · Doctoral or professional degree
$156,750
+2.2%
30
134
Economists · Master's degree
$156,750
+1.2%
30
135
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$171,950
+0.2%
30
136
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,190
+11.9%
30
137
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$63,960
+12.9%
30
138
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,630
+11.5%
30
139
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$155,060
+2.1%
30
140
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$157,500
+1.8%
30
141
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$125,850
+5.1%
29
142
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$109,110
+7.1%
29
143
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$75,390
+11.1%
29
144
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$127,490
+4.9%
29
145
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$99,420
+8.2%
29
146
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$113,350
+6.5%
29
147
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$129,730
+4.3%
29
148
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$156,750
-0.7%
29
149
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$124,590
+4.5%
29
150
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,540
+5.3%
28
151
Mathematicians · Master's degree
$164,470
-0.7%
28
152
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$122,260
+5.0%
28
153
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$78,210
+9.7%
28
154
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,920
+4.1%
28
155
Political Scientists · Master's degree
$156,730
-3.1%
28
156
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,880
-6.7%
28
157
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$125,760
+4.4%
28
158
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance · Postsecondary nondegree award
$95,730
+8.1%
28
159
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,780
+5.0%
28
160
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$101,240
+6.4%
28
161
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,820
+4.0%
28
162
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$125,960
+2.9%
28
163
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$71,920
+8.1%
28
164
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,220
-5.5%
28
165
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,710
+12.1%
28
166
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$132,620
+3.2%
27
167
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$97,000
+7.0%
27
168
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$94,220
+7.7%
27
169
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$120,580
+3.1%
27
170
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$132,400
+2.5%
27
171
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$47,430
+7.3%
27
172
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,580
+6.0%
27
173
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$137,860
+1.9%
27
174
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$42,590
+1.5%
27
175
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$100,920
+6.8%
27
176
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$126,120
+3.7%
27
177
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,790
+10.4%
27
178
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,790
+11.3%
27
179
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$100,200
+3.0%
27
180
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
$83,360
+8.7%
27
181
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$132,820
+2.6%
27
182
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$120,580
+3.9%
27
183
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$110,390
+5.2%
27
184
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,480
+6.6%
27
185
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,090
+2.2%
26
186
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,360
+7.3%
26
187
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,240
+3.8%
26
188
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,270
+11.4%
26
189
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$151,990
-0.7%
26
190
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,660
+5.8%
26
191
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$85,320
+8.1%
26
192
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$152,730
-0.1%
26
193
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$118,570
+3.4%
26
194
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$134,490
-1.5%
26
195
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$114,800
+4.1%
26
196
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$79,470
-2.0%
26
197
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,660
-1.6%
26
198
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$105,160
+5.5%
26
199
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$109,860
+3.8%
26
200
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$80,710
+7.7%
26
201
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$108,160
+4.4%
26
202
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$138,250
-1.7%
26
203
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$100,270
+4.9%
26
204
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,830
+0.4%
26
205
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$98,850
+6.1%
26
206
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$125,460
+1.7%
26
207
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,580
+9.2%
26
208
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,610
+11.0%
26
209
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$76,070
+8.6%
25
210
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$120,140
+1.9%
25
211
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$125,430
-4.2%
25
212
Curators · Master's degree
$87,400
+7.0%
25
213
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$109,920
+4.3%
25
214
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,900
+7.1%
25
215
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,520
+7.3%
25
216
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,670
+3.3%
25†
217
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,000
+3.1%
25
218
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,560
+8.5%
25
219
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,940
+5.3%
25
220
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$108,460
+3.6%
25
221
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,290
+6.4%
25
222
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$105,990
+4.2%
25
223
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$143,040
-2.2%
25
224
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$63,480
+9.5%
25
225
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,750
+3.6%
24
226
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$125,050
+1.0%
24
227
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$91,660
+5.3%
24
228
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$48,030
+5.9%
24
229
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$102,080
+3.9%
24
230
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$95,870
+5.4%
24
231
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$86,660
+6.4%
24
232
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$97,390
+4.3%
24
233
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,400
-0.3%
24
234
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,730
+2.3%
24
235
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$107,650
+3.6%
24
236
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,630
+9.1%
24
237
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,370
+3.1%
24
238
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,600
+10.0%
24
239
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$114,920
+1.2%
23
240
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$130,390
-6.0%
23
241
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$101,770
+4.1%
23
242
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$104,770
+3.4%
23
243
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,790
+8.8%
23
244
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$122,090
+1.6%
23
245
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$109,900
+3.0%
23
246
Historians · Master's degree
$115,690
+2.2%
23
247
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$125,050
+0.8%
23
248
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$49,180
+10.1%
23
249
Sociologists · Master's degree
$103,840
+3.6%
23
250
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,800
+4.5%
23
251
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,860
+4.5%
23
252
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,980
+3.6%
23
253
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$93,910
+4.0%
23
254
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$82,810
+5.8%
23
255
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,280
+4.2%
23
256
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$81,750
+5.5%
22
257
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,220
+2.6%
22
258
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$49,970
+9.5%
22
259
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,810
+2.9%
22
260
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,300
+8.5%
22
261
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,860
+4.2%
22
262
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$105,220
+1.3%
22
263
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$37,260
+6.3%
22
264
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$99,360
+3.4%
22
265
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,960
+2.7%
22
266
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$80,300
-1.6%
22
267
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$93,220
+3.9%
22
268
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$121,680
+0.6%
22
269
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,540
+2.8%
22
270
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$75,450
+4.8%
22
271
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,560
+3.3%
22
272
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$91,750
+4.0%
22
273
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$80,610
+4.3%
22
274
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$79,230
+5.4%
22
275
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$42,700
+3.6%
22
276
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,000
+2.5%
22
277
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,320
+8.7%
22
278
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,760
+4.6%
21†
279
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$117,600
+0.7%
21
280
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$108,450
+1.9%
21
281
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,720
+3.0%
21
282
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,540
+5.8%
21
283
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$77,420
+3.5%
21
284
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$97,800
+1.7%
21
285
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,810
+7.1%
21
286
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,540
+6.4%
21
287
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,370
+6.4%
21
288
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,960
+3.7%
21
289
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,700
+2.4%
21
290
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,310
+2.0%
21
291
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,320
-1.6%
21
292
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,240
+1.8%
21
293
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$93,030
+3.0%
21
294
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,600
+6.0%
21
295
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$75,550
+3.4%
21
296
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,420
+7.6%
21
297
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$89,350
+3.5%
21
298
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,750
+4.5%
21
299
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$87,630
+3.8%
21
300
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$77,860
-3.7%
21
301
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,190
+5.0%
20
302
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$118,290
-3.1%
20
303
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,660
+6.4%
20
304
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,140
+6.6%
20
305
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$87,400
+3.7%
20
306
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$64,600
+6.0%
20
307
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$92,400
+1.8%
20
308
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$95,480
+1.7%
20
309
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$104,330
+1.6%
20
310
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,120
+3.0%
20
311
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,840
+8.2%
20
312
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,860
+2.6%
20
313
Archivists · Master's degree
$84,590
+3.8%
20
314
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,560
+2.0%
20
315
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$50,680
+6.4%
20
316
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,130
+8.1%
20
317
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,170
+2.2%
20
318
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$114,700
-4.4%
20
319
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$95,430
+2.5%
20
320
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,310
+6.7%
20
321
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$59,290
-5.8%
20
322
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$108,750
-0.7%
20
323
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$46,200
-1.5%
20
324
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$82,150
+3.8%
20
325
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$106,550
+0.7%
20
326
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$99,540
+1.5%
20
327
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,500
+1.2%
20
328
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,580
+2.1%
20
329
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$45,640
+6.7%
20
330
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$80,600
+3.5%
20
331
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,160
+3.1%
20
332
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,410
0.0%
20
333
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$76,020
+4.1%
20
334
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,300
+6.0%
20
335
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$85,420
+2.1%
20
336
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,550
-1.3%
20†
337
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$81,590
+0.2%
20
338
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$74,920
+4.4%
20
339
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,980
+3.4%
19
340
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$85,660
+3.2%
19
341
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$94,510
+1.7%
19
342
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$58,340
+5.9%
19
343
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$99,910
+0.9%
19
344
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$64,300
+3.3%
19
345
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,170
+1.7%
19
346
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,480
+2.2%
19
347
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$77,350
-2.0%
19
348
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$91,900
+2.3%
19
349
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,220
+4.3%
19
350
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,760
+3.7%
19
351
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$71,570
+4.7%
19
352
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$79,590
+3.2%
19
353
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$44,660
+4.1%
19
354
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,040
+7.0%
19
355
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,260
+3.7%
19
356
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,660
+3.6%
19
357
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,600
+3.4%
19
358
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,320
+4.4%
18
359
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$97,920
-0.1%
18
360
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,530
+5.2%
18
361
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$105,210
-0.1%
18
362
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$92,760
+1.6%
18
363
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,300
+6.3%
18
364
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,380
+3.3%
18
365
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$65,330
+4.4%
18
366
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,730
+0.3%
18
367
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,020
+5.6%
18
368
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,620
+6.7%
18
369
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$101,020
-3.9%
18
370
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,530
-5.0%
18
371
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,780
+4.1%
18†
372
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,990
+1.2%
18
373
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,410
+5.1%
18
374
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,560
+5.3%
18
375
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,630
+4.7%
18
376
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$82,960
+2.3%
18
377
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,780
+2.4%
18
378
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,880
+2.3%
18
379
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,660
+3.3%
18
380
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,810
+2.1%
18
381
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,560
-3.1%
18
382
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$84,800
+0.6%
17
383
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,100
+3.7%
17
384
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,490
+2.7%
17
385
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,580
+2.4%
17
386
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,030
+5.6%
17
387
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$58,440
+4.6%
17
388
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$38,650
+5.6%
17
389
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,800
+6.2%
17
390
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,510
-2.8%
17
391
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,280
+5.9%
17
392
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,880
-8.8%
17
393
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,960
+4.5%
17
394
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,610
-3.2%
17
395
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,320
+5.7%
17
396
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$71,050
+3.3%
17
397
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,340
+7.2%
17
398
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$59,070
+4.2%
17
399
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$94,150
+0.5%
17
400
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$97,780
-5.2%
17
401
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,330
+2.1%
17
402
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,200
+2.0%
17
403
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$89,330
-4.2%
17
404
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$64,310
+4.1%
17
405
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,890
+4.5%
17
406
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,820
+2.1%
17
407
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$70,300
+1.7%
17
408
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,760
+1.6%
17
409
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,840
-0.2%
17
410
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$73,610
+2.6%
17
411
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$80,190
+1.7%
17
412
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,400
+6.9%
17
413
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,240
-3.5%
17
414
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$38,000
+3.4%
17
415
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$60,910
+2.0%
17†
416
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,710
+5.8%
17
417
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$46,470
+1.6%
17
418
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$63,510
+3.5%
17
419
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,590
+6.4%
17
420
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,250
+5.1%
17
421
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,030
+3.2%
17
422
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,840
+0.4%
17
423
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,440
+3.8%
16†
424
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$82,760
+1.4%
16
425
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$58,330
+3.1%
16
426
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$54,580
+2.6%
16†
427
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$84,090
+0.6%
16
428
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$58,730
+4.3%
16
429
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,460
+5.1%
16
430
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$83,320
+1.2%
16
431
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$47,090
+5.7%
16
432
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,260
+3.5%
16
433
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$50,560
+3.8%
16
434
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$85,000
-1.6%
16
435
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,310
+3.3%
16
436
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$90,990
-2.6%
16
437
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,750
+6.4%
16
438
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,800
+4.1%
16
439
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,010
+4.9%
16
440
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,320
-11.2%
16
441
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,890
+3.7%
16
442
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,060
+1.7%
16
443
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$48,010
+3.2%
16
444
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,300
+6.4%
16
445
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,590
-5.1%
16
446
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,240
0.0%
16
447
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$57,150
+4.0%
16
448
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,300
+5.4%
16
449
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$79,880
-1.8%
16
450
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,670
+3.2%
16
451
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,440
+2.0%
16
452
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,430
+4.6%
16
453
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$70,110
+2.5%
16
454
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,880
+1.1%
16
455
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$61,930
+3.3%
16
456
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,510
+3.9%
16
457
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,880
+3.7%
16
458
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,190
+4.7%
16
459
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,150
-0.8%
15
460
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,840
+4.9%
15
461
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,770
+3.5%
15
462
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$89,300
-6.0%
15
463
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,810
+3.0%
15
464
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,670
+2.2%
15
465
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$52,170
+4.3%
15
466
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,300
+5.7%
15
467
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,950
+1.3%
15
468
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$72,440
+1.7%
15
469
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,800
+3.2%
15
470
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$78,060
+1.1%
15
471
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,460
+2.3%
15
472
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$60,440
+3.1%
15
473
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$36,730
+3.9%
15
474
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,010
+3.8%
15
475
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,520
+2.9%
15
476
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,840
+2.6%
15
477
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,310
+0.7%
15
478
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,270
+2.4%
15
479
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,350
+4.5%
15
480
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,840
+2.5%
15
481
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,030
+1.4%
15
482
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,220
-5.8%
15
483
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$74,710
+1.2%
15
484
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,640
+5.3%
15
485
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,780
+2.5%
15
486
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,350
+4.4%
15
487
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,630
-3.4%
15
488
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,080
0.0%
15
489
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$35,670
+5.5%
15
490
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$81,120
-1.8%
15
491
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,990
+3.5%
15
492
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$73,450
+1.3%
15
493
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,210
+3.0%
14
494
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,770
+2.9%
14
495
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,140
+5.1%
14
496
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,690
-0.8%
14
497
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$81,320
-1.8%
14
498
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,610
+0.2%
14
499
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$77,200
-1.6%
14
500
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$36,410
+5.5%
14
501
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$44,380
+4.5%
14
502
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$77,050
-1.9%
14
503
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,690
+3.7%
14
504
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,070
+2.7%
14
505
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,710
+3.8%
14
506
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,910
+2.5%
14
507
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$81,230
-5.6%
14
508
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,700
+3.3%
14
509
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$44,880
+2.0%
14
510
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$47,340
+2.1%
14†
511
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$44,660
+3.1%
14
512
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,510
-0.2%
14
513
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$49,710
+1.1%
14
514
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,650
+2.1%
14
515
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,140
+3.6%
14
516
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,990
-1.7%
14
517
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$54,390
+1.2%
14†
518
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,570
-7.8%
14
519
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$58,350
+1.8%
14
520
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$45,900
+3.8%
14
521
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$79,780
-2.5%
14
522
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,130
+1.0%
14
523
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,610
-2.9%
14
524
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,000
+2.4%
14
525
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,920
-0.9%
14†
526
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$78,760
-0.3%
14
527
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$37,540
+3.0%
14
528
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$62,400
+2.0%
14
529
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,930
+4.2%
14
530
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$64,250
-3.5%
14
531
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,630
+2.0%
14
532
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,770
+1.6%
14
533
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$43,890
+2.3%
14†
534
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$31,880
+5.5%
14
535
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,480
0.0%
14
536
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$77,320
-2.0%
13
537
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,600
-6.5%
13
538
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,320
+3.2%
13
539
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$76,600
-6.5%
13
540
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,500
+3.7%
13
541
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$40,800
+3.6%
13
542
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,800
-4.2%
13
543
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$63,970
+1.5%
13
544
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,010
-2.8%
13
545
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$75,710
-5.5%
13
546
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$59,970
+1.5%
13
547
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,820
0.0%
13
548
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,620
-7.7%
13
549
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,620
-6.4%
13
550
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$40,220
+2.3%
13†
551
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,970
+2.5%
13
552
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,210
+2.8%
13
553
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$61,170
+1.0%
13
554
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,850
0.0%
13
555
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,910
-6.0%
13
556
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,530
+1.8%
13
557
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,950
+1.6%
13
558
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$72,590
-12.4%
13
559
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$52,280
+2.4%
13
560
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,760
-0.2%
12
561
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,990
-1.8%
12
562
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$70,670
-14.6%
12
563
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$52,110
+2.3%
12
564
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,400
-0.1%
12
565
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,160
-7.8%
12
566
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$37,010
+0.2%
12
567
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,650
+2.2%
12
568
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$36,930
+3.0%
12
569
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,920
-0.4%
12
570
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,430
0.0%
12†
571
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,260
+2.3%
12
572
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,440
-16.7%
12
573
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,160
+3.3%
12
574
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,360
+2.0%
12
575
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$60,290
+0.7%
12
576
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,860
-9.5%
12
577
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,800
+2.5%
12
578
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,810
+2.3%
12
579
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$36,360
-1.5%
12
580
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,930
-3.2%
12
581
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$64,630
-3.5%
12
582
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,660
+0.7%
12
583
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,640
-6.1%
12
584
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$48,290
+1.4%
11
585
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,840
+2.5%
11
586
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,500
+3.1%
11
587
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$35,800
-13.5%
11
588
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,160
-0.9%
11
589
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,370
-5.5%
11
590
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$61,960
-2.5%
11
591
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$60,170
+0.6%
11
592
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$62,940
-13.7%
11
593
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$53,290
+1.4%
11
594
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$59,490
-8.4%
11
595
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,260
-4.4%
11
596
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,070
-2.3%
11
597
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$48,730
+0.6%
11
598
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,880
+1.4%
11
599
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,110
-10.5%
11
600
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,580
-3.7%
11
601
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,090
-4.6%
11
602
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$59,120
-7.1%
11
603
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,580
-15.1%
11†
604
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,960
-2.8%
11
605
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,290
-6.8%
11
606
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,650
-8.7%
11
607
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,250
-4.7%
11
608
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,040
-0.4%
11
609
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$46,530
+0.9%
11
610
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,240
-2.2%
11
611
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,900
-6.8%
11
612
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,720
-8.3%
11
613
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,640
-1.5%
11
614
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,890
+0.3%
10
615
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,310
-5.6%
10†
616
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,420
+1.2%
10
617
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,780
+2.8%
10
618
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,560
+1.0%
10
619
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$59,690
-2.5%
10
620
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,900
-4.3%
10
621
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$59,300
-6.9%
10
622
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$37,060
+2.5%
10
623
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,020
-16.3%
10
624
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,410
-13.2%
10
625
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$58,500
-9.6%
10
626
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,340
-6.3%
10
627
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,880
-12.9%
10
628
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,390
+1.0%
10
629
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$44,160
+1.0%
10
630
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,540
+0.5%
10
631
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,890
-1.6%
10
632
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$56,560
-1.2%
10
633
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$55,320
-4.1%
10
634
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$53,420
-0.9%
10
635
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$55,000
-4.5%
10
636
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,700
-11.6%
10
637
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,170
+2.3%
10
638
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$55,360
-0.6%
10
639
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,290
-6.2%
10
640
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$35,380
+2.2%
9
641
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,490
-8.1%
9
642
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$50,100
-5.0%
9
643
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$36,080
+1.2%
9
644
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,730
-5.4%
9
645
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,820
-2.9%
9
646
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,470
+0.2%
9
647
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,880
-0.3%
9
648
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,610
-0.5%
9
649
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,810
-12.0%
9
650
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,420
-16.1%
9
651
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,820
-6.7%
9
652
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,820
-9.0%
9
653
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,760
-4.8%
9
654
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
-5.0%
9
655
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$47,580
-17.2%
9
656
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$39,750
-3.3%
9
657
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,180
-36.1%
9
658
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$39,650
-5.6%
9
659
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,950
-0.6%
8
660
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,990
-1.8%
8
661
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,950
-12.1%
8
662
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,180
-3.0%
8
663
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$48,220
-21.2%
8
664
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$41,410
+0.6%
8
665
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,410
-13.6%
8
666
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,950
-8.9%
8
667
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,720
-2.7%
8
668
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,600
-2.3%
8
669
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,410
-27.5%
8
670
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,270
-15.9%
8
671
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,860
-2.3%
8
672
Models · No formal educational credential
$47,170
-0.5%
8
673
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,750
-26.3%
8
674
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,840
-25.9%
8
675
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,970
-0.7%
8
676
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,110
-2.5%
8
677
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,790
+0.6%
8
678
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,400
-5.9%
8
679
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,630
-9.5%
8
680
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$45,030
-10.5%
8
681
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,760
-6.6%
8
682
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,200
-3.3%
8
683
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,620
-0.6%
8
684
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,620
-1.3%
8
685
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,770
-0.4%
8
686
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$41,410
-10.8%
8
687
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$43,120
-3.4%
8
688
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,100
-6.1%
8†
689
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$39,900
-0.1%
7
690
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,980
-15.2%
7
691
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,160
-0.1%
7
692
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,280
-2.6%
7
693
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,350
-6.3%
7
694
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,600
-12.0%
7
695
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,700
-1.6%
7
696
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,200
-0.6%
7†
697
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,220
-10.7%
7
698
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,690
-1.0%
7
699
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,540
-4.9%
7
700
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$39,160
-13.0%
7
701
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,520
-1.8%
7
702
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$39,170
-5.4%
7
703
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$36,200
-22.1%
7
704
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,590
-10.0%
6
705
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$34,050
-13.5%
6
Live jobs in Washington, DC
Growth and openings are national (BLS EP 2024–34) — state-level projections are not in this data pull, so the same national figure is used for every place and we say so rather than guess. † local wage not published for this cell — the score uses the state value and the pay column shows a dash.
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