Best jobs in Waterloo, IA

The best-scoring occupations in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Waterloo, IA How we score

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

How this ranking is scored

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

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

Wages — OEWS May 2025 (metro)

Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)

Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings

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Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

P25–P75

Growth

Employed

Open/yr

Score

Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213

—†

+6.4%

—

400

100†

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

—†

+2.7%

—

1,000

96†

Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224

—†

+2.7%

—

800

91†

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241

—†

+4.3%

—

300

91†

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

—†

+49.9%

—

2,300

85†

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

—†

+3.9%

—

600

85†

Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218

—†

+1.2%

—

600

78†

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

—†

+4.2%

—

400

75†

Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223

—†

+6.1%

—

900

72†

Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151

—†

+8.6%

—

2,700

71†

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

—†

+42.1%

—

4,100

70†

Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171

$126,330

+40.1%

260

29,500

Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212

—†

+4.1%

—

600

66†

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

$27,820

+6.1%

2,500

904,300

Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011

—†

+21.8%

—

2,400

58†

Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1221

—†

+0.8%

—

1,200

57†

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

$36,510

+17.0%

1,320

765,800

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

$295,200

+2.5%

9,600

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential · 53-7062

$47,440

+1.5%

2,920

384,300

Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215

$287,990

+2.7%

130

3,300

Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051

$82,050

+33.5%

23,400

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

$106,350

+28.5%

16,000

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

$103,330

+23.2%

340

62,100

Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031

$31,270

-0.5%

2,460

555,800

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

—†

+21.5%

—

9,600

47†

Showing top 25 of 709 scored occupations — show all 709show top 25

Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

Growth

Score

Physician Assistants · Master's degree

$132,880

+20.4%

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

46†

Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree

$76,920

+4.9%

Cashiers · No formal educational credential

$29,320

-9.9%

Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential

$36,990

+8.5%

General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree

$82,400

+4.4%

Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree

$125,690

+14.8%

Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

44†

Nurse Midwives · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

44†

Software Developers · Bachelor's degree

$113,970

+15.8%

Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree

$132,210

+15.2%

Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree

$199,010

+4.3%

Epidemiologists · Master's degree

—†

+16.2%

40†

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$58,730

+4.0%

Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.9%

39†

Database Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+8.7%

39†

Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

$77,850

+16.1%

Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+18.4%

38†

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$100,240

+17.3%

Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.0%

38†

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree

—†

+14.7%

38†

Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

38†

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$64,710

+16.8%

37†

Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+20.0%

37†

Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree

—†

+13.3%

37†

Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.3%

37†

Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree

$62,850

+22.0%

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$39,270

+19.8%

36†

Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential

$35,420

+14.9%

Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+4.3%

36†

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+11.2%

35†

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

—†

+2.5%

35†

Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+15.4%

34†

Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

34†

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

—†

+3.9%

34†

Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree

$130,740

+9.6%

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.1%

33†

Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree

$163,600

+4.1%

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

$34,510

+2.0%

Occupational Therapists · Master's degree

$98,240

+13.8%

Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,530

-5.5%

Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.0%

33†

Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.2%

33†

Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree

$69,360

+18.5%

Logisticians · Bachelor's degree

$75,470

+16.7%

Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree

$61,560

+19.2%

Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree

$81,050

+15.0%

Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+12.8%

32†

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

$50,310

-0.1%

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

$63,230

+16.8%

Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

32†

Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

32†

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

—†

+5.0%

32†

Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$38,930

+2.3%

Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

31†

Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

31†

Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree

$138,690

+4.6%

General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.3%

31†

Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree

—†

+12.9%

31†

Counselors, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

31†

Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

31†

Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree

$97,180

+10.9%

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.7%

30†

Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$92,330

+11.0%

Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$107,660

+8.2%

Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.8%

30†

Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree

$125,050

+4.7%

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$85,100

+12.5%

Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree

$140,340

+3.8%

Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential

$21,490

-0.7%

Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

29†

Statisticians · Master's degree

—†

+8.5%

29†

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

—†

+4.4%

29†

Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree

$126,570

+4.1%

100

Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

29†

101

Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$45,660

+12.5%

102

Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

29†

103

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree

$80,620

+13.0%

104

Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.9%

29†

105

Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree

$114,940

+6.6%

106

Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$43,980

-6.7%

107

Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.4%

29†

108

Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree

$125,970

+5.0%

109

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

—†

+10.4%

28†

110

Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential

$49,950

+7.3%

111

Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

28†

112

Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree

$90,520

+9.6%

113

Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$88,770

+9.1%

114

Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$83,850

+8.8%

115

Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree

$92,100

+8.7%

116

Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

$63,420

+9.5%

117

Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

27†

118

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

27†

119

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+7.1%

27†

120

Athletic Trainers · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

27†

121

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

$50,940

+3.8%

122

Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

27†

123

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree

$84,920

+10.0%

124

Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree

$73,530

+4.6%

125

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.4%

27†

126

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+7.3%

27†

127

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

$97,770

+3.6%

128

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.3%

27†

129

Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

27†

130

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

—†

-0.7%

26†

131

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.5%

26†

132

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

—†

+5.5%

26†

133

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.2%

26†

134

Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$99,530

+4.5%

135

Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$51,320

+10.8%

136

Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$29,870

+12.1%

137

Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.7%

26†

138

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

26†

139

Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

26†

140

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

$102,680

+6.6%

141

Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

26†

142

Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

+10.1%

26†

143

Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$80,140

+8.7%

144

Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.2%

26†

145

Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.5%

26†

146

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree

$29,900

-1.5%

147

Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree

$65,070

+12.1%

148

Chemists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

25†

149

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$60,330

+12.8%

150

Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+9.5%

25†

151

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

$77,760

+5.3%

152

Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

25†

153

Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent

$41,150

+7.3%

154

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

—†

+9.5%

25†

155

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$64,000

+6.7%

156

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.2%

25†

157

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

$38,180

+6.0%

158

Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.0%

25†

159

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

—†

+2.6%

25†

160

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

—†

+6.1%

25†

161

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

$91,250

+6.1%

162

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

24†

163

Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$81,600

+5.6%

164

Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

24†

165

Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$97,430

+5.0%

166

Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

24†

167

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

$67,040

+0.3%

168

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

—†

+6.5%

24†

169

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

$62,000

+11.0%

170

Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree

$82,500

+7.0%

171

Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$61,900

+6.2%

172

Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

24†

173

Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.5%

24†

174

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

$60,780

-2.0%

175

Art Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

23†

176

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

$60,400

+8.1%

177

Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.2%

23†

178

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

—†

+7.2%

23†

179

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

$37,960

+11.9%

180

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

$103,680

+1.8%

181

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

—†

+4.4%

23†

182

Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

23†

183

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.6%

23†

184

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

$106,660

+2.9%

185

Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.8%

23†

186

Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.1%

23†

187

Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.4%

23†

188

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

—†

+8.6%

23†

189

Surveyors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

23†

190

Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.5%

23†

191

Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree

$95,470

+3.8%

192

Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree

$73,330

+5.8%

193

Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree

$94,440

+4.6%

194

Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

22†

195

Economists · Master's degree

—†

+1.2%

22†

196

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

22†

197

Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree

$102,810

+1.9%

198

Web Developers · Bachelor's degree

$78,140

+7.5%

199

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.0%

22†

200

Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.2%

22†

201

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

—†

+2.0%

22†

202

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

$78,970

+3.1%

203

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

$60,160

+9.7%

204

Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree

$63,280

+9.5%

205

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.6%

22†

206

Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.7%

22†

207

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

—†

+0.5%

22†

208

Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree

—†

+3.4%

22†

209

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

—†

+3.4%

22†

210

Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.7%

22†

211

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

$75,370

+1.2%

212

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

$104,530

+1.9%

213

Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,590

+11.3%

214

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

$77,410

+3.1%

215

Curators · Master's degree

—†

+7.0%

21†

216

Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,920

+8.8%

217

Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

21†

218

Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

21†

219

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,660

+4.2%

220

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

21†

221

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

21†

222

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

$46,230

-1.6%

223

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.9%

21†

224

Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree

—†

-6.0%

21†

225

Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$80,100

+5.7%

226

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree

$93,620

+3.9%

227

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.0%

21†

228

Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree

$61,980

+7.7%

229

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

21†

230

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

21†

231

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

20†

232

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

20†

233

Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$69,960

+3.0%

234

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

—†

+1.7%

20†

235

Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree

$59,820

+6.4%

236

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

$65,380

+5.8%

237

Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.7%

20†

238

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-0.3%

20†

239

Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.9%

20†

240

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree

$103,180

-1.5%

241

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

$63,610

+7.6%

242

Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$63,650

+6.4%

243

Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+7.0%

20†

244

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

20†

245

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

$60,440

-1.6%

246

Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

20†

247

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.5%

20†

248

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

20†

249

Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.0%

20†

250

Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.8%

20†

251

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

$63,690

+7.7%

252

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential

$38,770

+3.6%

253

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

—†

+2.0%

20†

254

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

—†

+1.3%

20†

255

Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree

$51,890

+6.4%

256

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$48,720

+4.2%

257

Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.3%

20†

258

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

20†

259

Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

20†

260

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

$59,660

+3.7%

261

Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.7%

20†

262

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

—†

-1.7%

20†

263

Bartenders · No formal educational credential

$21,540

+5.9%

264

Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.4%

20†

265

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

$60,420

-0.3%

266

Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

20†

267

Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.7%

20†

268

Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$96,440

+2.1%

269

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$90,230

+2.6%

270

Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

20†

271

Foresters · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

19†

272

Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

19†

273

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

—†

+2.4%

19†

274

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

—†

-2.8%

19†

275

Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$55,840

+4.5%

276

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

$62,200

+4.5%

277

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

$57,370

+3.1%

278

Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree

$74,010

+5.5%

279

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

—†

+1.7%

19†

280

Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree

$85,060

+1.7%

281

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

$73,260

+5.3%

282

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

19†

283

Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

19†

284

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.2%

19†

285

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+6.0%

19†

286

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

$51,080

+2.2%

287

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

$47,540

-5.8%

288

Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.9%

19†

289

Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

19†

290

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

—†

-1.3%

19†

291

Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree

$73,200

+3.0%

292

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award

$59,950

+2.6%

293

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

—†

+1.0%

19†

294

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$45,210

+9.1%

295

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

—†

+6.2%

19†

296

Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

19†

297

Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,530

+10.0%

298

Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,860

+3.7%

299

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

$51,250

0.0%

300

Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$47,970

+6.4%

301

Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.1%

19†

302

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

—†

+1.6%

19†

303

Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,950

+6.4%

304

Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.6%

18†

305

Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

18†

306

Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

18†

307

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,600

-10.7%

308

Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$77,840

+3.1%

309

Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$61,810

+4.8%

310

Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

18†

311

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

—†

+3.1%

18†

312

Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

18†

313

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$64,370

+4.3%

314

Archivists · Master's degree

—†

+3.8%

18†

315

Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

18†

316

Survey Researchers · Master's degree

—†

-5.2%

18†

317

Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.7%

18†

318

Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,250

+6.4%

319

Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.4%

18†

320

Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree

$75,670

+3.8%

321

Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.6%

18†

322

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

$45,570

-5.0%

323

Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.4%

18†

324

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

—†

+3.2%

18†

325

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

18†

326

Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.8%

18†

327

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.7%

18†

328

Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

17†

329

Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree

$81,190

+1.3%

330

Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

17†

331

Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

17†

332

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

—†

+5.5%

17†

333

Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,860

+6.9%

334

Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$47,680

+7.1%

335

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

—†

+3.8%

17†

336

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

17†

337

Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

17†

338

Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

17†

339

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

—†

+5.7%

17†

340

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

—†

0.0%

17†

341

Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

17†

342

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

—†

+1.1%

17†

343

Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree

$72,990

+1.7%

344

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

—†

-0.2%

17†

345

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

$36,240

+8.7%

346

Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential

$44,810

+7.7%

347

Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.9%

17†

348

Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.7%

17†

349

School Psychologists · Master's degree

—†

+0.7%

17†

350

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

—†

+4.3%

17†

351

Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

17†

352

Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.3%

17†

353

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

17†

354

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-8.2%

17†

355

Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

17†

356

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.2%

17†

357

Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

17†

358

Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$62,350

+5.0%

359

Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.1%

17†

360

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

—†

+4.0%

17†

361

Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.3%

17†

362

Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

17†

363

Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,610

+7.1%

364

Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,410

+8.2%

365

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

17†

366

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

—†

+4.6%

17†

367

Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

17†

368

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

$28,930

+6.3%

369

History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

17†

370

Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

-4.4%

17†

371

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

—†

+4.4%

17†

372

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

$71,490

+3.4%

373

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential

$36,160

+6.7%

374

Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

16†

375

Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

16†

376

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

—†

+6.4%

16†

377

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

—†

+2.5%

16†

378

Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.1%

16†

379

Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

16†

380

Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.6%

16†

381

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.7%

16†

382

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

—†

+4.3%

16†

383

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

$56,530

+3.4%

384

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential

$43,670

+1.1%

385

Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$82,260

-4.2%

386

Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

16†

387

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

$60,460

-2.0%

388

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

—†

-2.8%

16†

389

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential

$35,680

+2.0%

390

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.0%

16†

391

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

$43,950

+6.7%

392

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

$53,220

+3.5%

393

Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-5.6%

16†

394

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

—†

+6.4%

16†

395

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

—†

+3.5%

16†

396

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

$43,040

+4.5%

397

Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$59,910

+4.5%

398

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$35,360

+5.6%

399

Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award

$61,190

+3.4%

400

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

—†

+1.5%

16†

401

Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.3%

16†

402

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

—†

+2.9%

16†

403

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

—†

-8.3%

16†

404

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree

$30,420

+4.1%

405

Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.9%

16†

406

Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.4%

16†

407

Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential

$55,000

+3.8%

408

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.4%

16†

409

Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

16†

410

Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,380

+3.0%

411

Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,570

+3.5%

412

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

0.0%

15†

413

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

—†

+4.8%

15†

414

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

—†

+3.8%

15†

415

Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

15†

416

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

$76,910

0.0%

417

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

—†

-13.6%

15†

418

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

$81,930

+0.6%

419

Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

15†

420

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$30,800

+0.4%

421

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

$46,570

+5.2%

422

Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,670

+0.4%

423

Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree

$77,070

-4.2%

424

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

$58,190

+2.4%

425

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

—†

+4.9%

15†

426

Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree

$51,500

+4.9%

427

Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

15†

428

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

15†

429

Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

15†

430

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

$56,100

+3.6%

431

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

$37,890

+6.3%

432

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

—†

+3.4%

15†

433

Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.5%

15†

434

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$69,320

+2.1%

435

Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$39,170

+6.7%

436

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

—†

+3.5%

15†

437

Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

15†

438

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

15†

439

Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$63,240

+2.4%

440

Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

15†

441

Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential

$26,400

+3.4%

442

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

$50,850

+3.6%

443

Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$45,930

+3.1%

444

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

—†

+2.7%

15†

445

Tapers · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.1%

15†

446

Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree

$59,630

-3.7%

447

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

$75,610

-0.8%

448

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

—†

-1.8%

14†

449

Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree

$59,470

+3.2%

450

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

—†

+1.6%

14†

451

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree

$36,440

+1.6%

452

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

$47,230

+3.3%

453

Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree

$78,250

-6.0%

454

Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.6%

14†

455

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

14†

456

Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,300

+0.5%

457

Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$60,110

+3.0%

458

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential

$35,460

+3.9%

459

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

—†

+2.0%

14†

460

Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,250

+5.7%

461

Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$43,500

+5.1%

462

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

$44,080

+4.6%

463

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential

$31,200

+5.4%

464

Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.3%

14†

465

Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,520

-8.9%

466

Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

14†

467

Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

14†

468

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

$69,920

+0.7%

469

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

$66,010

+2.1%

470

Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$77,020

-0.1%

471

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

—†

+3.6%

14†

472

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

—†

+6.4%

14†

473

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

—†

+3.0%

14†

474

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential

$28,140

+3.0%

475

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

—†

+1.2%

14†

476

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree

$63,180

+1.7%

477

Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

14†

478

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

—†

+2.7%

14†

479

Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.9%

14†

480

Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$36,970

+5.6%

481

Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-6.5%

14†

482

Bakers · No formal educational credential

$29,870

+5.6%

483

Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.6%

14†

484

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

$46,950

-7.7%

485

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

—†

-2.0%

14†

486

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-24.4%

14†

487

Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

14†

488

Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$76,550

-11.2%

489

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

—†

-2.5%

13†

490

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

$55,860

+2.3%

491

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

—†

+2.0%

13†

492

Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

0.0%

13†

493

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

$59,770

-1.6%

494

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

—†

+2.5%

13†

495

Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.3%

13†

496

Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.0%

13†

497

Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

13†

498

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

$49,300

+3.0%

499

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.1%

13†

500

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

13†

501

Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree

$59,410

+1.8%

502

Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential

$59,880

-3.5%

503

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

—†

-18.2%

13†

504

Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

$71,330

-0.8%

505

Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$29,700

+4.1%

506

Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

13†

507

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential

$58,860

+1.8%

508

Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

13†

509

Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.0%

13†

510

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$47,800

+1.7%

511

Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-6.9%

13†

512

Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.1%

13†

513

Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

13†

514

Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree

$51,060

+2.1%

515

Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,090

+4.9%

516

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

—†

-6.3%

13†

517

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

—†

+2.0%

13†

518

Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent

$58,100

0.0%

519

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

—†

-0.4%

13†

520

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

$59,500

-1.8%

521

Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$27,580

-2.9%

522

Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.5%

13†

523

Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential

$40,200

+3.2%

524

Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,520

+3.7%

525

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

—†

-10.5%

13†

526

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

$63,890

-6.5%

527

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

$48,520

+2.4%

528

Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

13†

529

Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.2%

13†

530

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

—†

+2.0%

13†

531

Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$65,590

-10.8%

532

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

$66,000

-4.2%

533

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

$57,430

-1.8%

534

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

$45,820

+2.5%

535

Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

13†

536

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

—†

-1.8%

13†

537

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

$23,190

+5.8%

538

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

$59,340

-5.1%

539

Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-1.7%

12†

540

Clergy · Bachelor's degree

$60,170

+1.0%

541

Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.4%

12†

542

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

—†

+2.5%

12†

543

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

12†

544

Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.5%

12†

545

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

—†

+3.6%

12†

546

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

—†

+2.8%

12†

547

Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

12†

548

Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

12†

549

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

—†

+1.6%

12†

550

Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

-9.6%

12†

551

Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent

$65,760

-2.8%

552

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

$55,550

-3.8%

553

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

—†

+1.0%

12†

554

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

—†

+1.4%

12†

555

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

—†

+1.2%

12†

556

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

$49,330

+0.7%

557

Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

12†

558

Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent

$53,480

-7.8%

559

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

$30,190

+3.7%

560

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,660

+1.0%

561

Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,150

+1.6%

562

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

—†

-13.6%

12†

563

Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

12†

564

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential

$50,770

+0.9%

565

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,930

+3.2%

566

Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$35,590

0.0%

567

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

$50,400

-0.5%

568

Pipelayers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.1%

12†

569

Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,170

+3.8%

570

Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential

$63,970

-3.5%

571

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,620

-1.6%

572

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

$61,570

-8.4%

573

Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,930

+2.9%

574

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

$60,530

-1.6%

575

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

$59,760

-1.6%

576

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

$60,020

-2.3%

577

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

—†

-4.3%

11†

578

Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,880

-12.9%

579

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

—†

-0.6%

11†

580

Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-3.2%

11†

581

Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.2%

11†

582

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

—†

+0.6%

11†

583

Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,100

+0.2%

584

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

—†

+0.6%

11†

585

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

—†

-1.8%

11†

586

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.3%

11†

587

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

—†

-7.8%

11†

588

Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+2.5%

11†

589

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

—†

-14.4%

11†

590

Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree

$48,360

+1.7%

591

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

—†

-0.2%

11†

592

Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.8%

11†

593

Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,440

-6.4%

594

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

—†

-5.5%

11†

595

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

—†

-13.6%

11†

596

Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$47,840

-0.4%

597

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

$47,520

+1.5%

598

Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree

$48,030

+0.2%

599

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

—†

-2.3%

11†

600

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

—†

-6.2%

11†

601

Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,800

-2.3%

602

Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential

$32,050

-3.4%

603

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,300

-16.7%

604

Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.7%

11†

605

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

$30,730

+3.7%

606

Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

11†

607

Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

11†

608

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

11†

609

Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential

$37,130

+1.0%

610

Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$54,920

-25.9%

611

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

—†

-0.6%

10†

612

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-18.1%

10†

613

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

—†

-1.1%

10†

614

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

—†

-22.3%

10†

615

Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree

—†

-2.5%

10†

616

Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-14.6%

10†

617

Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

10†

618

Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

10†

619

Embalmers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.3%

10†

620

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

—†

-4.8%

10†

621

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

10†

622

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-21.2%

10†

623

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

—†

-18.9%

10†

624

Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.8%

10†

625

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

$54,470

-9.0%

626

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

—†

-9.5%

10†

627

Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

10†

628

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

$50,720

-3.7%

629

Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree

$42,880

+1.4%

630

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

10†

631

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-21.1%

10†

632

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

$49,430

-12.0%

633

Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.9%

10†

634

Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.0%

10†

635

Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,780

+2.2%

636

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

$49,180

-6.8%

637

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

$38,380

+2.3%

638

Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$47,670

-6.8%

639

Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential

$36,010

-5.4%

640

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

$49,600

-12.1%

641

Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.6%

10†

642

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

—†

+0.8%

10†

643

Editors · Bachelor's degree

$47,300

+0.6%

644

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

$53,340

-2.9%

645

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

$51,660

-7.1%

646

Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential

$31,010

+3.0%

647

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

—†

-3.9%

9†

648

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

—†

-19.6%

9†

649

Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.2%

9†

650

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

—†

-2.6%

9†

651

Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.5%

9†

652

Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

9†

653

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.4%

9†

654

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

$46,840

-7.8%

655

Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.8%

9†

656

Dishwashers · No formal educational credential

$28,890

+0.2%

657

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

$45,810

-0.9%

658

File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,490

-15.9%

659

Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-7.0%

9†

660

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

$49,060

-0.9%

661

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

—†

-15.2%

9†

662

Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent

$37,840

-10.5%

663

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

$45,900

-2.5%

664

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

$28,190

-1.5%

665

Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,520

-25.9%

666

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,990

-5.8%

667

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

$40,300

-12.8%

9†

668

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

—†

-5.0%

9†

669

Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

9†

670

Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree

$45,450

-1.2%

671

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

$39,530

-11.6%

672

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.9%

8†

673

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

$38,550

-3.3%

674

Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,540

-8.1%

675

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

—†

-26.3%

8†

676

Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential

—†

-0.1%

8†

677

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential

—†

-6.4%

8†

678

Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.5%

8†

679

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

$38,590

-6.3%

680

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

—†

+0.3%

8†

681

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

—†

-6.1%

8†

682

Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.0%

8†

683

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree

—†

-5.5%

8†

684

New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,700

-13.2%

685

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

—†

-6.6%

8†

686

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

—†

-1.3%

8†

687

Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.9%

8†

688

Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,630

-36.1%

689

Tutors · Some college, no degree

$32,940

+0.6%

690

Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

7†

691

Order Clerks · Some college, no degree

$39,680

-17.2%

692

School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.7%

7†

693

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

$39,110

-13.7%

694

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

—†

-11.2%

7†

695

Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

7†

696

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

—†

-13.5%

7†

697

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential

—†

-1.0%

7†

698

Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential

$33,520

-5.6%

699

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

—†

-4.5%

7†

700

Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

$34,310

-10.8%

701

Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

7†

702

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

$21,390

+1.2%

703

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

—†

-11.7%

6†

704

Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

$31,850

-0.1%

705

Telemarketers · No formal educational credential

$28,840

-22.1%

706

Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$31,030

-16.1%

707

Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent

$26,790

-6.7%

708

Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

5†

709

Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.7%

5†

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