Best jobs in Washington

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

Wages here are local to Washington (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (local)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Washington pay compares to the nation
$656,330 vs $496,010 · +32.3%
$166,540 vs $135,980 · +22.5%
$47,730 vs $35,800 · +33.3%
$61,630 vs $53,140 · +16.0%
$553,310 vs $358,550 · +54.3%
$526,170 vs $328,730 · +60.1%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Compare · Alabama·Alaska·Arizona
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$656,330
+4.1%
200
600
100
02
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$166,540
+15.8%
107,030
115,200
96
03
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$47,730
+17.0%
103,260
765,800
96
04
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$61,630
+42.1%
4,100
86†
05
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$553,310
+4.1%
290
400
85
06
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
$526,170
+6.4%
170
400
85
07
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$156,100
+40.1%
6,700
29,500
83
08
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$75,880
+49.9%
210
2,300
82
09
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$37,710
+6.1%
94,710
904,300
79
10
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$499,990
+3.2%
1,540
1,300
77
11
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$163,350
+33.5%
9,600
23,400
76
12
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$479,460
+3.9%
370
600
74
13
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$380,870
+2.7%
1,000
73†
14
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$154,940
+28.5%
6,030
16,000
66
15
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$209,370
+15.2%
16,960
55,600
60
16
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$124,200
+4.9%
69,260
189,100
60
17
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$145,290
+23.2%
7,490
62,100
59
18
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
$202,400
+19.7%
2,050
3,200
58
19
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$39,560
-0.5%
84,850
555,800
57
20
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011
$339,810
+4.3%
3,170
22,200
57
21
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$44,620
+8.5%
57,370
472,300
56
22
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$133,750
+4.4%
50,630
308,700
56
23
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$327,140
+5.4%
180
300
55
24
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$164,360
+20.4%
3,540
12,000
54
25
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$340,010
+3.3%
1,100
2,100
54
Showing top 25 of 756 scored occupations — show all 756show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$174,840
+14.8%
54
27
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$304,920
+6.1%
53
28
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$274,390
+8.6%
52
29
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$343,140
+1.2%
51
30
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$307,170
+2.5%
51
31
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$134,720
+21.8%
50
32
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
$304,830
+4.3%
50
33
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$46,800
+14.9%
50
34
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$300,680
+4.2%
49
35
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree
$290,430
+4.4%
48
36
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$137,520
+17.3%
47
37
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$38,720
-9.9%
47
38
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$292,900
+2.7%
46
39
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$98,030
+21.5%
46
40
$100,360
+3.0%
44
41
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$161,800
+8.5%
44†
42
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$124,160
+5.6%
44
43
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$168,070
+11.9%
43
44
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$113,700
+18.5%
43
45
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$129,410
+8.7%
42
46
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$107,250
+16.7%
42
47
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$66,450
+22.0%
42
48
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$109,170
+8.8%
42
50
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$46,190
+1.5%
40
51
$229,900
+3.9%
40
52
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$56,130
-0.7%
40
53
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,220
+16.1%
40
54
$45,520
+2.0%
39
55
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,760
+4.0%
39
56
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$108,240
+16.2%
39
57
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$96,550
+4.6%
39
58
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$172,270
+6.6%
39
59
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$77,590
+19.2%
39
60
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$158,970
+11.1%
39
61
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$155,070
+8.7%
38
62
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$105,550
+15.0%
38
63
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$98,550
+11.5%
38†
64
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$160,510
+9.6%
38
65
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,220
+9.5%
38
66
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,290
+12.5%
38
67
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$129,050
+11.0%
37
68
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$164,160
+4.5%
37
69
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,510
+18.4%
37
70
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$174,000
+4.7%
37
71
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$128,940
+8.2%
37
72
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,470
+20.0%
37
73
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$121,340
+13.0%
37
74
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$107,670
+13.8%
37
75
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$87,360
+15.4%
37
76
$128,480
+10.0%
36
77
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,630
+16.8%
36
78
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,500
-6.7%
36
79
$95,120
+6.7%
36
80
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$232,970
+1.8%
36
81
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,840
+19.8%
36
82
$189,680
+3.8%
36
83
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$169,120
+7.3%
35
84
$102,920
+12.5%
34
85
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$154,130
+4.1%
34
86
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$157,560
+8.0%
34
87
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$105,240
+13.3%
34
88
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$158,370
+6.1%
34
89
$130,480
+7.0%
34
90
$109,570
+5.3%
34
91
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,330
-5.5%
34
92
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,950
+10.9%
33
93
$60,000
+12.6%
33†
94
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$165,530
+5.0%
33
95
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$160,610
+4.6%
33
96
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$114,050
+9.6%
33
97
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$115,240
+11.2%
33
98
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$84,550
+6.2%
33
99
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$57,720
+7.3%
33
100
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$132,710
+7.2%
33
101
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$110,430
+9.1%
33
102
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$182,480
+3.7%
33
103
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$101,130
+12.1%
33
104
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,160
+3.8%
32
105
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$128,760
+8.7%
32
106
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$189,280
+3.5%
32
107
$163,360
+5.8%
32
108
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$131,160
+7.0%
32
109
$81,860
+10.8%
32
110
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$169,730
+4.1%
32
111
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$130,440
+7.5%
31
112
$59,400
+6.0%
31
113
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$159,440
+5.0%
31
114
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,190
+4.5%
31
115
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,070
+7.3%
31
116
$49,120
-1.5%
31
117
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,680
+8.7%
30
118
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,090
+9.2%
30†
119
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,420
+12.8%
30
120
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,830
+11.9%
30
121
$125,160
+8.1%
30
122
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$81,310
+12.8%
30
123
$102,350
-2.0%
30
124
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$136,500
+6.1%
30
125
$59,640
+14.7%
30
126
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$133,060
+6.6%
30
127
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$147,620
+5.5%
29
128
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$71,190
+12.9%
29
129
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,580
+9.5%
29
130
$79,480
-0.3%
29
131
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$119,960
+8.1%
29
132
$199,190
+0.2%
29
133
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$110,000
+5.0%
29
134
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,070
+9.5%
29
135
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,180
+2.3%
29
136
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$162,730
+3.1%
29
137
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$139,840
+5.7%
29
138
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$85,130
+5.8%
29
139
Statisticians · Master's degree
$105,650
+8.5%
29
140
$130,270
+6.2%
28
141
$122,750
+7.1%
28
142
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$69,530
+12.6%
28
143
$107,210
+5.7%
28
144
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$102,920
+9.3%
28
145
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,570
+12.1%
28
146
$57,330
-1.6%
27
147
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$104,910
+8.5%
27
149
$130,630
+4.6%
27
150
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$123,150
+6.5%
27
151
$58,620
-5.8%
27
152
$166,590
-1.5%
27
153
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$55,830
+5.9%
27
154
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$137,180
+5.0%
27
155
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$139,990
+3.8%
27
156
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$83,200
+6.8%
27†
158
$75,660
+8.1%
27
159
$122,140
+6.1%
26
160
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$91,380
+8.2%
26
161
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,950
+10.4%
26
162
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$137,010
+4.2%
26
163
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$145,210
+1.9%
26
165
$125,620
+5.5%
26
166
$103,000
+6.4%
26
167
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$77,920
+10.1%
26
168
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$46,950
+3.6%
26
169
$94,420
+3.1%
26
170
$70,460
+9.7%
26
171
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$169,540
+0.8%
26
172
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,070
+11.3%
26
173
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$162,570
+1.2%
25
174
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$127,250
+4.9%
25
175
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,790
+4.0%
25
176
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$81,310
+9.5%
25
177
$96,790
+7.7%
25
178
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$136,280
+2.9%
25
179
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,930
+11.4%
25
180
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$63,750
+11.1%
25
181
$129,350
+3.4%
25
182
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,370
+11.0%
25
183
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$78,570
+7.7%
25
184
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,280
+7.3%
25
185
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$128,230
+4.3%
25
186
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$117,730
+5.1%
25
187
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,030
+4.5%
25
189
$119,320
+3.6%
25
190
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,090
+6.4%
24
191
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,080
+3.1%
24
192
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$125,460
+3.9%
24
193
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,710
+10.9%
24
194
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,190
+6.4%
24
195
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,750
-5.0%
24
196
$109,550
+5.8%
24
197
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$134,570
+2.1%
24
198
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,280
+11.5%
24
199
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$121,170
+4.2%
24
200
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,010
+7.1%
24
201
$163,380
-2.2%
24
202
$79,020
+8.6%
24
204
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,830
+10.0%
24
205
Mathematicians · Master's degree
$162,280
-0.7%
23
206
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,270
+2.5%
23
207
$96,100
+6.4%
23
208
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$122,900
+3.8%
23
209
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,390
+5.7%
23
210
$74,620
+8.7%
23
211
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$130,780
+3.0%
23
212
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$104,310
+5.0%
23
214
$94,990
+6.5%
23
215
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$87,470
+4.8%
23
216
$102,090
+4.3%
23
217
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,100
+0.4%
23
218
$59,740
+9.1%
23
219
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$88,790
+3.0%
23
220
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,840
+5.8%
23
221
$98,300
+4.4%
23
222
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$126,200
+3.0%
23
223
$81,700
+3.6%
22
224
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$94,520
+3.4%
22
225
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$128,290
+2.6%
22
226
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,900
+6.4%
22
227
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,570
+8.8%
22
228
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$108,970
+4.6%
22
229
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$48,030
+6.4%
22
230
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,320
+6.7%
22
231
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$107,660
+4.4%
22
232
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$98,980
+4.0%
22
233
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$97,420
+4.9%
22
234
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$111,080
+4.3%
22
235
$127,630
+1.7%
22
236
$133,480
+1.6%
22
237
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,760
+8.5%
22
238
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$56,800
+9.5%
22
239
$100,190
+3.9%
22
240
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,270
+4.2%
22
241
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,620
+5.8%
22
242
$86,630
+5.3%
22
243
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,770
+6.4%
22
244
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,270
+7.1%
22
245
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,510
+5.6%
21
246
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$75,220
-3.7%
21
247
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,710
0.0%
21
248
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,100
+4.2%
21
249
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$134,800
+1.3%
21
250
$79,310
+1.2%
21
251
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$125,210
+2.2%
21
252
Political Scientists · Master's degree
$147,060
-3.1%
21
253
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,150
+8.7%
21
254
$74,480
+3.4%
21
255
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$125,880
+1.9%
21
256
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,790
+3.3%
21†
257
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$90,950
+5.3%
21
258
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$144,710
-3.2%
21
259
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$100,990
+3.4%
21
260
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$102,520
+3.9%
21
261
Curators · Master's degree
$74,030
+7.0%
21
262
$104,490
+4.0%
21
263
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$84,220
+5.5%
21
264
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$102,540
+4.1%
21
265
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,690
+5.9%
21†
266
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,090
+7.6%
21
267
$82,670
+3.5%
21
268
$75,510
+3.3%
20
270
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$133,980
+0.6%
20
271
$93,880
+4.7%
20
272
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,160
+8.1%
20
273
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$83,160
+5.8%
20
274
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,900
+7.0%
20
275
$41,420
+6.3%
20
276
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,120
+4.7%
20
277
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,700
+6.5%
20
278
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,280
+4.3%
20
279
$105,020
+3.2%
20
280
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$83,150
+2.6%
20
281
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$121,710
+1.7%
20
282
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$60,640
+5.9%
20
283
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$81,550
+4.9%
20
284
$45,660
+4.1%
20
285
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,040
+3.7%
20
286
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$42,180
+0.4%
20
287
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$100,420
+3.7%
20
288
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$70,720
+6.6%
20
289
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,350
+3.4%
20
290
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,500
+8.2%
20
291
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$79,970
+5.4%
19
292
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$79,000
+4.3%
19
293
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,550
+2.4%
19
294
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,110
+3.0%
19
295
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,540
+3.0%
19
296
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$125,620
-6.0%
19
297
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$129,480
-1.1%
19
298
$62,900
+6.3%
19
299
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,980
+6.7%
19
300
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$131,620
-11.2%
19
301
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,020
+3.7%
19
302
Sociologists · Master's degree
$97,170
+3.6%
19
303
$103,910
-4.2%
19
304
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,710
+6.9%
19
305
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$47,820
+3.2%
19
306
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,130
+3.1%
19
307
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$85,610
+4.4%
19
308
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$49,910
+1.1%
19
309
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$44,660
+6.7%
19
310
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$59,650
+3.8%
19
311
$101,750
+1.8%
19
312
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,430
+2.9%
19
313
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,270
+4.5%
19
314
$103,070
+2.6%
19
315
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,900
+2.4%
19
316
$108,110
+1.2%
18
317
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,260
-0.1%
18
318
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$77,420
+4.5%
18
319
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$97,250
+1.3%
18
320
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$55,740
+1.6%
18
321
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$46,140
+5.6%
18
322
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$82,030
+2.0%
18†
323
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,090
+5.2%
18
324
$100,030
+1.7%
18
325
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$40,910
-3.4%
18
326
$94,280
+3.2%
18
327
$64,340
+4.6%
18
328
$65,530
+4.8%
18
329
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$126,100
-4.6%
18
330
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,080
+6.0%
18
331
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,050
+4.2%
18
332
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$107,940
+1.6%
18
333
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$85,700
+3.6%
18
334
$83,710
+3.8%
18
335
$34,650
+6.4%
18†
336
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,650
+3.9%
18
337
$103,380
+2.0%
18
338
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,020
+6.0%
18
339
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,530
+3.2%
18
340
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$73,130
+4.2%
18
341
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$118,140
-0.7%
18
342
$110,470
-14.5%
18
343
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,960
+4.1%
18
344
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,590
-7.7%
18
345
$79,250
-1.6%
18
346
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,650
+5.9%
18
347
$122,390
-0.7%
18
348
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$90,550
+3.3%
18
349
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
$46,270
+5.3%
18†
350
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,100
+3.7%
18
351
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$73,000
+4.1%
18
352
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$104,250
+1.7%
18
353
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$115,790
-0.7%
18
354
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,930
+2.5%
18
355
Economists · Master's degree
$109,300
+1.2%
18
357
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,140
+2.0%
18
358
$80,930
+3.1%
18
359
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,870
+7.2%
18
361
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$59,730
+6.0%
17
362
$93,590
+2.5%
17
363
Historians · Master's degree
$99,720
+2.2%
17
364
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,850
+3.5%
17
365
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$108,780
+0.7%
17
366
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,700
+4.5%
17
367
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$77,690
+4.1%
17
368
$80,730
+3.6%
17
369
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,340
+2.0%
17
370
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,240
-1.3%
17
371
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$80,120
+1.7%
17
372
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,450
+1.2%
17
373
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$104,070
+0.9%
17
374
$99,960
-1.6%
17
375
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$38,470
+7.7%
17
376
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,500
+2.1%
17
377
$102,870
+1.3%
17
378
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,190
+3.2%
17
379
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$79,400
+0.2%
17
380
$83,790
+3.0%
17
381
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,780
+6.2%
17
382
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$107,920
-10.7%
17
383
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,890
+4.1%
17
384
$37,770
+5.8%
17
385
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,330
+3.6%
17
386
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,020
+2.2%
17
387
$82,750
+2.6%
17
388
$72,760
+1.7%
17
389
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,440
+5.1%
17
390
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$78,450
+3.4%
17
391
Archivists · Master's degree
$76,490
+3.8%
17
392
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,880
+5.6%
17
393
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,530
+2.2%
17
394
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$109,390
-10.8%
16
395
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$71,640
+4.3%
16
396
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,690
+5.1%
16
397
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,150
0.0%
16
398
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$103,730
+0.5%
16
399
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$40,070
+3.9%
16
400
$59,610
+5.4%
16
401
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,420
0.0%
16
402
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$76,720
+3.5%
16
403
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,320
-6.4%
16
404
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$76,570
+3.2%
16
405
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$104,100
-0.1%
16
406
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$86,160
+2.7%
16
407
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,090
+5.2%
16
408
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$67,750
+3.8%
16
409
$73,530
+3.5%
16
410
$100,050
+1.2%
16
411
$101,180
-1.8%
16
412
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,670
+5.7%
16
413
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$112,260
-3.1%
16
414
$74,790
+3.7%
16
415
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$86,070
-4.2%
16
416
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$49,670
+2.0%
16
417
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,070
+4.8%
16
418
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,100
+3.2%
16
419
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$43,010
+5.5%
16
420
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,020
+3.4%
16
421
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$96,640
+1.0%
16
422
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,720
+4.5%
16
423
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,500
+6.4%
16
424
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,560
+2.3%
16
425
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$77,520
+1.8%
16
426
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$77,860
+3.3%
16
427
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$37,790
+3.4%
16
428
$101,120
-1.6%
16
429
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$39,590
+5.4%
16
430
$67,160
+4.0%
16
431
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,490
+2.9%
16
432
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,970
+2.2%
16
433
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$72,710
+2.1%
16
434
$93,930
+0.6%
16
435
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,020
+6.4%
16
436
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,960
+3.7%
16
437
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,040
+3.5%
16
438
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
$108,200
-7.7%
16
439
$95,040
-1.8%
16
440
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$66,870
+4.0%
16
441
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,140
-0.8%
16
442
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$107,670
-0.3%
16
443
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,680
+3.0%
16
444
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$52,510
+5.5%
15
445
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,300
+3.3%
15
446
$79,580
+2.1%
15
447
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,270
+3.3%
15
448
$56,140
+4.9%
15
449
$102,920
-1.7%
15
450
$103,620
-2.8%
15
451
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,240
+2.5%
15
452
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,150
+4.1%
15
453
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$60,800
+3.5%
15
454
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$105,600
-0.1%
15
455
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,300
+4.9%
15
456
$65,840
+4.0%
15
457
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$99,400
-2.6%
15
458
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,370
+0.2%
15
459
$81,410
+2.4%
15
460
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$61,750
+4.4%
15
461
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,460
-7.8%
15
462
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,440
+3.9%
15
463
$103,290
-2.0%
15
464
$83,780
+1.6%
15
465
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,970
+5.3%
15
466
$99,520
-1.9%
15
467
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,730
+1.6%
15
468
$99,200
-0.8%
15
469
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,380
+3.5%
15
470
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,300
+3.0%
15
471
$71,930
+2.3%
15
472
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,860
+3.3%
15
473
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,140
+2.1%
15
474
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,190
-1.8%
15†
475
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,910
-2.8%
15
476
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,520
+5.1%
15
477
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,410
+4.2%
15
478
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,700
-5.1%
15
479
$86,580
+1.4%
15
480
$63,550
+2.5%
15
481
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,950
+2.0%
15
482
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,460
+3.7%
15
483
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$51,860
+4.6%
15
484
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,100
+3.7%
15
485
$94,400
+0.7%
15
486
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$46,830
+3.1%
15
487
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$38,870
+3.0%
15
488
$63,080
+2.4%
15
489
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,920
+2.3%
15
490
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$44,520
+5.7%
15
491
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$77,230
+2.3%
14
492
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,170
+2.1%
14
493
$77,950
+1.7%
14
494
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,940
+1.8%
14
495
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,350
+2.0%
14
496
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,090
-0.4%
14
497
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,980
+5.3%
14
498
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,850
+3.3%
14
499
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,350
+5.7%
14
500
$78,430
+1.7%
14
501
$74,850
+2.4%
14
502
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,420
+5.1%
14
503
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,630
+3.6%
14
504
$63,910
+1.5%
14†
505
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$80,830
+1.0%
14
506
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$74,620
+0.9%
14
507
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$48,940
+3.6%
14
508
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,330
+2.1%
14
509
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,840
+3.4%
14
510
$79,270
+1.6%
14
511
$85,140
+1.0%
14
512
$77,530
+0.7%
14
513
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$62,360
+3.3%
14
514
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,340
-7.3%
14†
515
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,300
+3.8%
14
516
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,430
-3.5%
14
517
$50,420
+4.4%
14
518
$66,200
+2.5%
14
519
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,510
+2.7%
14
520
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,200
-2.4%
14
521
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,370
+4.5%
14
522
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$91,160
-4.4%
14
523
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$66,700
+2.3%
14
524
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,640
+3.8%
14
525
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$40,080
+0.2%
14
526
$81,220
+1.1%
13
527
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$51,840
+4.1%
13
528
$39,170
-3.3%
13
529
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$78,460
+1.2%
13
530
$72,700
+2.0%
13
531
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,040
+1.1%
13
532
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$46,060
+4.5%
13
533
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,160
0.0%
13
534
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$48,220
+4.3%
13
535
$59,700
+3.1%
13
536
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,780
+3.2%
13
537
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,410
+2.8%
13
538
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,760
+4.7%
13
539
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$77,850
+0.6%
13
540
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,870
+3.4%
13
541
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,330
+1.0%
13
542
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$58,050
+1.4%
13
543
$50,460
+3.1%
13
544
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,440
+2.0%
13
545
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$72,670
+1.7%
13
546
$77,610
-4.2%
13
547
$58,580
+3.0%
13
548
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$85,630
-1.2%
13
549
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,240
+0.7%
13
550
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$39,220
-5.4%
13
551
$80,800
-6.5%
13
552
$76,790
+1.1%
13
553
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,900
+2.4%
13†
554
$48,520
+2.8%
13
555
$86,460
-14.4%
13
556
$47,360
+3.8%
12
557
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,300
-5.4%
12
558
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,110
+2.6%
12
559
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,580
+3.3%
12
560
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$82,450
-4.1%
12
561
$37,270
-1.5%
12
562
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,030
+3.7%
12
563
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$85,240
-2.1%
12
564
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,220
+2.9%
12
565
$77,720
-0.1%
12
566
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$79,040
+0.1%
12
567
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,170
+2.5%
12
568
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$43,180
+3.0%
12
569
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,750
+0.7%
12
570
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,250
-0.2%
12
571
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,650
-8.8%
12
572
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,680
-2.9%
12
573
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,340
+1.6%
12
574
$79,840
0.0%
12
575
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,990
-3.5%
12
576
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,930
+2.3%
12†
577
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$61,750
+1.7%
12
578
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,260
+2.2%
12
579
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,690
+3.3%
12
580
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,030
+2.6%
12
581
$79,410
0.0%
12
582
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$76,820
-6.5%
12
583
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,070
-3.1%
12
584
$59,980
+0.7%
12
585
$45,600
+3.6%
12
586
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$39,120
-13.5%
12
587
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$55,620
+2.6%
12
588
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,670
-12.9%
12
589
$53,990
+2.5%
12
590
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,160
+1.0%
12
591
$56,480
+2.1%
12
592
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,590
+2.7%
12
593
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,490
0.0%
12
594
$78,320
-0.2%
11
595
$58,500
+1.5%
11
596
$63,440
-2.5%
11†
597
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$62,880
+1.5%
11
598
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,140
-1.4%
11
599
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,010
-3.0%
11
600
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,290
-2.2%
11
601
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,450
-8.2%
11
602
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$57,510
+2.0%
11
603
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,020
-3.3%
11
604
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,560
-16.7%
11
605
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,330
-0.9%
11
606
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,650
+1.4%
11
607
$76,180
-10.5%
11
608
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$75,060
-0.3%
11
609
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,190
-7.8%
11
610
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,740
+1.6%
11
611
$70,470
-2.5%
11
612
$72,850
-1.8%
11
613
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$61,210
+1.4%
11
614
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,220
-3.7%
11
615
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,330
+2.3%
11
616
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,970
+1.4%
11
618
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,700
-0.6%
11
619
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$72,800
-6.9%
11
620
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,800
-21.1%
11
621
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,920
-6.3%
11
622
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,080
+2.3%
11
623
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,120
-9.5%
11
624
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,360
-5.8%
11
625
$60,250
+1.2%
11
626
$72,430
-1.2%
11
627
$72,250
-5.6%
11
628
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
+3.1%
11
629
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,000
+2.5%
11
630
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,230
+2.3%
10
631
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,810
+2.5%
10
632
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$62,620
+0.6%
10
633
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$51,670
+1.0%
10
634
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,890
+2.5%
10
635
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,740
-2.3%
10
636
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,050
+1.8%
10
637
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$41,010
+1.2%
10
638
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$45,100
+2.2%
10
639
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,500
+2.8%
10
640
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,570
-6.8%
10
641
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$69,590
-5.2%
10
642
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,120
-1.5%
10
643
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,890
-9.4%
10
644
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,650
-4.7%
10
645
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,890
-0.2%
10
646
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,580
+1.0%
10
647
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,410
-6.3%
10
648
$44,510
+2.0%
10
649
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,900
-12.0%
10
650
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,760
-9.5%
10
651
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$61,570
-3.5%
10
652
$64,270
-0.4%
10
653
$59,490
-8.4%
10
654
$57,390
-7.1%
9
655
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,110
+0.2%
9
656
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,970
-2.8%
9
657
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,850
-16.3%
9
658
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$45,360
+0.6%
9
659
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$44,120
+2.1%
9
660
$63,560
-8.3%
9
661
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$63,660
-2.5%
9
662
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,850
-2.3%
9
663
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,190
-7.8%
9
664
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$50,610
+1.3%
9
665
$47,230
+1.2%
9
666
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,090
-11.6%
9
667
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,070
-2.8%
9
668
$39,360
+2.3%
9
669
$61,990
-12.8%
9
670
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$47,990
-17.2%
9
671
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,060
+0.5%
9
672
$53,800
-6.8%
9
673
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,580
-0.7%
9
674
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,380
-5.5%
9
676
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,120
-6.1%
9
677
$58,750
-2.9%
9
678
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,450
-8.9%
9
679
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,840
-6.2%
9
680
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,800
-24.4%
9
681
$58,990
-9.0%
9
682
$58,000
-13.6%
9
683
$59,010
-13.6%
9
684
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,010
-8.3%
9
685
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,800
-8.1%
9
686
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,400
-4.7%
8
687
$50,590
+0.6%
8
688
$51,160
-12.1%
8
689
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,910
-8.7%
8
690
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,100
+0.6%
8
691
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,540
-6.7%
8
692
$54,160
-3.2%
8
693
$54,760
-3.9%
8
694
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,940
-0.6%
8
695
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,500
-1.3%
8
696
$52,980
-1.8%
8
697
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,460
-10.5%
8
698
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,330
+1.4%
8
699
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,970
-1.8%
8
701
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$45,170
-7.0%
8†
702
$49,050
-0.9%
8
703
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$54,830
-9.6%
8
705
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$54,300
-4.5%
8
706
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,770
-14.6%
8
707
$50,540
-0.5%
8
708
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,210
-4.7%
8
709
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,570
-0.4%
8
710
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$53,890
-0.6%
8
711
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$45,370
-5.0%
8
712
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,710
-1.6%
8
713
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,830
-13.2%
8
714
$50,430
-2.3%
8
715
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$38,670
-0.1%
8
716
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,480
-25.9%
8
717
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,110
-0.1%
8
718
$48,920
-4.8%
7
719
$46,380
-6.6%
7
720
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$42,760
-5.6%
7
721
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$43,360
-10.8%
7
722
$45,740
+0.3%
7
723
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$39,440
-1.0%
7
724
$48,020
-2.5%
7
725
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,220
-2.3%
7
726
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$45,600
-13.0%
7
727
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,800
-26.3%
7
728
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,440
-25.9%
7
729
$48,220
-11.2%
7
730
$47,560
-9.0%
7
731
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,310
-3.8%
7
732
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,830
-15.9%
7
733
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,460
-5.9%
7
734
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,290
-15.2%
7
735
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$47,290
-21.2%
7
736
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,300
-16.1%
7
737
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,110
-36.1%
7
738
$46,280
-2.6%
7
739
$44,420
-5.5%
7
740
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,430
-4.7%
7
741
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,330
-2.7%
7
742
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,380
-11.7%
7
743
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$43,480
-3.4%
7
744
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$35,960
-18.1%
6†
745
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$34,950
-5.4%
6
746
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,990
-3.3%
6
747
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,680
-0.7%
6
748
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,720
-5.0%
6
749
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,180
-6.1%
6
750
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,010
-1.6%
6
751
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,690
-4.9%
6
752
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$39,670
-22.1%
6
753
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$38,640
-6.4%
6
754
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,090
-0.6%
6
755
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$37,620
-13.5%
6
756
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
$39,070
-3.7%
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