Best jobs in Watertown, NY

The best-scoring occupations in the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Watertown, NY How we score

Wages here are local to Watertown, NY (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

Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212

—†

+4.1%

—

600

100†

Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211

—†

+3.2%

—

1,300

90†

Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224

—†

+2.7%

—

800

88†

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

—†

+49.9%

—

2,300

86†

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

—†

+4.1%

—

400

85†

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

—†

+3.9%

—

600

84†

Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213

—†

+6.4%

—

400

81†

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

—†

+4.3%

—

300

75†

Pediatric Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1243

—†

+1.5%

—

74†

Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151

—†

+8.6%

—

2,700

74†

Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051

—†

+33.5%

—

23,400

73†

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1022

—†

+4.1%

—

200

71†

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

—†

+42.1%

—

4,100

70†

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

$37,440

+17.0%

1,090

765,800

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

—†

+1.2%

—

600

68†

Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171

$133,900

+40.1%

29,500

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

—†

+4.2%

—

400

68†

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

—†

+28.5%

—

16,000

67†

Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221

—†

+19.7%

—

3,200

63†

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

—†

+2.7%

—

1,000

62†

Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011

—†

+21.8%

—

2,400

61†

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

$32,580

+6.1%

1,150

904,300

Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223

—†

+6.1%

—

900

60†

Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011

—†

+4.3%

—

22,200

56†

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

—†

+3.9%

—

11,700

55†

Showing top 25 of 776 scored occupations — show all 776show top 25

Occupation

MEDIAN, LOCAL

Growth

Score

Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$34,280

-0.5%

Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+21.5%

51†

Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree

—†

+18.5%

51†

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+17.3%

50†

Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree

$117,750

+23.2%

Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree

$96,070

+4.9%

Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential

$35,050

+8.5%

Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+9.6%

46†

General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree

$93,870

+4.4%

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

—†

+2.5%

45†

Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.6%

45†

Physician Assistants · Master's degree

$128,870

+20.4%

Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

44†

Cashiers · No formal educational credential

$33,040

-9.9%

Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.9%

44†

Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree

—†

+22.0%

44†

Nurse Midwives · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

43†

Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.5%

42†

Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.0%

42†

Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree

$148,540

+15.2%

Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+18.4%

42†

Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.0%

42†

Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.1%

42†

Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.8%

42†

Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.3%

42†

Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.0%

41†

Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

41†

Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

41†

Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.1%

41†

Software Developers · Bachelor's degree

$119,350

+15.8%

Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.0%

41†

Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree

—†

+19.2%

40†

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+16.8%

40†

Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+20.0%

40†

Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree

$123,800

+14.8%

Database Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+8.7%

39†

Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.8%

39†

Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+4.4%

39†

Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.6%

39†

Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

38†

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree

—†

+13.0%

38†

Epidemiologists · Master's degree

—†

+16.2%

38†

Statisticians · Master's degree

—†

+8.5%

38†

Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+12.1%

38†

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+11.2%

38†

Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+9.2%

38†

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+10.0%

38†

Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.4%

38†

Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential

$36,830

+14.9%

Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

37†

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$44,070

+19.8%

37†

Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

37†

Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

36†

Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree

—†

+13.3%

36†

Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.0%

36†

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

$37,510

+2.0%

Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

36†

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree

—†

+14.7%

35†

Logisticians · Bachelor's degree

$89,740

+16.7%

Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+15.4%

34†

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

$49,100

+3.8%

Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.5%

34†

Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.2%

34†

Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+12.8%

34†

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree

$34,190

-1.5%

Genetic Counselors · Master's degree

—†

+9.3%

34†

Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.1%

34†

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

—†

+6.1%

33†

Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential

$38,590

-0.7%

Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.0%

33†

Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.2%

33†

Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.2%

33†

Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.7%

33†

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

—†

+5.0%

33†

100

Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree

$90,180

+15.0%

101

Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+9.5%

33†

102

Art Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.2%

33†

103

Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.7%

32†

104

Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

32†

105

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.1%

32†

106

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+7.1%

32†

107

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.2%

32†

108

Occupational Therapists · Master's degree

$89,720

+13.8%

109

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+12.8%

31†

110

Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+11.5%

31†

111

Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

31†

112

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

$48,310

+16.8%

113

Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.8%

31†

114

Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+4.3%

31†

115

Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree

—†

+12.9%

31†

116

Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

30†

117

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$94,520

+12.5%

118

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.1%

30†

119

Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree

$143,280

+4.7%

120

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

—†

+7.7%

30†

121

Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent

$59,160

+16.1%

122

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.8%

30†

123

Web Developers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+7.5%

30†

124

Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree

—†

+1.7%

30†

125

Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

30†

126

Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree

$143,250

+4.6%

127

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+8.7%

29†

128

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+7.3%

29†

129

Counselors, All Other · Master's degree

—†

+12.6%

29†

130

Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

29†

131

Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.1%

29†

132

Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$126,440

+4.5%

133

Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

28†

134

Athletic Trainers · Master's degree

—†

+11.1%

28†

135

Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

28†

136

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award

$55,260

+4.0%

137

Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$81,590

+8.8%

138

Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.7%

28†

139

Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree

$87,200

+10.9%

140

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

—†

+1.9%

28†

141

Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.9%

28†

142

Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree

$136,970

+4.1%

143

Economists · Master's degree

—†

+1.2%

28†

144

Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.6%

28†

145

Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

28†

146

Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.4%

28†

147

Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree

$103,760

+8.7%

148

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

—†

+8.6%

28†

149

Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.8%

28†

150

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

—†

+8.7%

28†

151

Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+8.2%

28†

152

Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.9%

28†

153

Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$94,740

+8.2%

154

Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$104,110

+5.6%

155

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

27†

156

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.5%

27†

157

Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+11.3%

27†

158

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.2%

27†

159

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

—†

+2.0%

27†

160

Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

$78,550

+9.5%

161

Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.5%

27†

162

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

27†

163

Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-1.1%

27†

164

Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

27†

165

Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$97,400

+9.1%

166

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

$37,280

+1.5%

167

Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.2%

27†

168

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

—†

+5.5%

27†

169

Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.9%

27†

170

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

—†

+11.0%

26†

171

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

$39,610

+6.0%

172

Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent

$40,820

-6.7%

173

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.4%

26†

174

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

—†

+10.4%

26†

175

Acupuncturists · Master's degree

—†

+6.8%

26†

176

Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential

—†

+10.1%

26†

177

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+5.3%

26†

178

Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,010

+7.3%

179

Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

26†

180

Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential

$48,450

+7.3%

181

Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

26†

182

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

—†

+4.4%

26†

183

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.0%

26†

184

Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

-4.4%

26†

185

Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.0%

26†

186

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

25†

187

Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+10.0%

25†

188

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

—†

+6.1%

25†

189

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.6%

25†

190

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

—†

+9.5%

25†

191

Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

25†

192

Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree

$77,470

+4.6%

193

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

$33,340

+11.9%

25†

194

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

—†

+3.6%

25†

195

Curators · Master's degree

—†

+7.0%

25†

196

Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

$78,850

+3.0%

197

Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.1%

25†

198

Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+10.9%

25†

199

Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

25†

200

Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+9.5%

25†

201

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

$104,410

+6.6%

202

Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$58,880

+10.8%

203

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

—†

+3.6%

25†

204

Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-7.7%

25†

205

Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.3%

25†

206

Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

25†

207

Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$38,320

+2.3%

208

Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$73,920

+6.2%

209

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.6%

24†

210

Chemists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.9%

24†

211

Mathematicians · Master's degree

—†

-0.7%

24†

212

Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential

—†

+11.1%

24†

213

Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$39,110

+12.5%

214

Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree

$82,430

+8.7%

215

Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.4%

24†

216

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

$46,120

-1.6%

217

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.3%

24†

218

Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree

$94,340

+5.0%

219

Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,830

-5.5%

220

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

—†

+8.1%

24†

221

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.9%

24†

222

Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.5%

24†

223

Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.5%

24†

224

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-11.1%

24†

225

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

—†

+5.3%

24†

226

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

$70,310

+5.3%

227

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

—†

-0.7%

24†

228

Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.7%

24†

229

Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

23†

230

Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree

$91,560

+3.0%

231

Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

23†

232

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.5%

23†

233

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

$64,660

+9.7%

234

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

$62,850

+8.1%

235

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

—†

+2.4%

23†

236

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.7%

23†

237

Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

$121,040

+2.5%

238

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.0%

23†

239

Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree

$104,990

+4.6%

240

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

$79,540

+3.1%

241

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

$34,740

+6.3%

242

Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

23†

243

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

$62,150

-2.0%

244

Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree

$81,170

+7.0%

245

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award

$60,320

+2.6%

246

Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

$57,840

+4.5%

247

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$47,280

+4.2%

248

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

$77,180

-1.6%

249

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.2%

22†

250

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

22†

251

Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.5%

22†

252

Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.0%

22†

253

Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+5.4%

22†

254

Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.7%

22†

255

Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent

$33,810

+12.1%

256

Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree

$76,670

+6.4%

257

Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.7%

22†

258

Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.9%

22†

259

Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.5%

22†

260

Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.0%

22†

261

Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

22†

262

Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

22†

263

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

—†

+6.5%

22†

264

Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

22†

265

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

22†

266

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

$75,010

+3.1%

267

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

$106,750

+2.9%

268

Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+6.4%

22†

269

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$59,700

+6.7%

270

Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

22†

271

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

—†

+1.7%

22†

272

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

—†

+4.8%

22†

273

Bartenders · No formal educational credential

$36,170

+5.9%

274

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.0%

21†

275

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

—†

+8.7%

21†

276

Surveyors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

21†

277

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

—†

+7.6%

21†

278

Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.1%

21†

279

Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree

$72,980

+5.8%

280

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.6%

21†

281

Roofers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.9%

21†

282

Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.2%

21†

283

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

—†

+1.3%

21†

284

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

21†

285

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

—†

+6.7%

21†

286

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

21†

287

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree

$102,490

+3.9%

288

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

$78,600

-2.0%

289

Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

21†

290

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

—†

+0.5%

21†

291

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.0%

21†

292

Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.2%

21†

293

Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.0%

21†

294

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree

$37,810

+1.6%

295

Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

+7.7%

21†

296

Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,300

+6.4%

297

Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

+4.1%

21†

298

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

$47,100

-5.8%

299

Models · No formal educational credential

—†

-0.5%

21†

300

Editors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

21†

301

Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

21†

302

Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$44,930

+8.8%

303

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

—†

+2.6%

20†

304

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential

$37,340

+3.6%

305

Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

20†

306

Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.7%

20†

307

Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.7%

20†

308

Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.1%

20†

309

Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.9%

20†

310

Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

20†

311

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

—†

-1.7%

20†

312

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

—†

+1.6%

20†

313

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.3%

20†

314

Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-6.0%

20†

315

Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree

$59,370

+7.7%

316

Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.0%

20†

317

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

—†

-2.8%

20†

318

Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+8.2%

20†

319

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$82,180

+4.3%

320

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

—†

+1.2%

20†

321

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.3%

20†

322

Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.4%

20†

323

Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.8%

20†

324

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-0.3%

20†

325

Archivists · Master's degree

—†

+3.8%

20†

326

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

—†

+2.7%

19†

327

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

—†

-3.9%

19†

328

Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.2%

19†

329

Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

19†

330

Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.0%

19†

331

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

—†

-1.3%

19†

332

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

$62,340

+3.6%

333

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.6%

19†

334

History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

-0.2%

19†

335

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.2%

19†

336

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

19†

337

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

$61,210

+3.1%

338

Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.2%

19†

339

Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent

$62,740

+7.1%

340

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

$60,750

-0.3%

341

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

—†

+6.3%

19†

342

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

$90,340

+3.4%

343

Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.4%

19†

344

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree

$105,050

-1.5%

345

Paperhangers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

19†

346

Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

19†

347

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

—†

+1.6%

19†

348

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

$38,140

+4.2%

349

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

—†

+7.2%

19†

350

Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.8%

19†

351

Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.6%

19†

352

Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+2.1%

19†

353

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+3.0%

19†

354

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

—†

+2.4%

19†

355

Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

19†

356

Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,990

+3.0%

357

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.5%

19†

358

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

—†

+2.0%

19†

359

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

$46,300

+9.1%

360

Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.7%

19†

361

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

—†

-2.5%

19†

362

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+0.7%

19†

363

Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$63,300

+6.4%

364

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

$82,640

+4.4%

365

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

—†

-0.9%

19†

366

Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.5%

19†

367

Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

18†

368

Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.7%

18†

369

Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree

$74,390

+4.8%

370

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

$48,420

-5.0%

371

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.2%

18†

372

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

$62,890

+5.8%

373

Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

18†

374

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

—†

-0.2%

18†

375

Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree

$86,670

+3.4%

376

Watch and Clock Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.1%

18†

377

Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent

$106,110

-0.7%

378

Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree

—†

+3.7%

18†

379

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.6%

18†

380

Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

+4.4%

18†

381

Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+6.7%

18†

382

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

$59,020

+3.7%

383

Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

18†

384

Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.3%

18†

385

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

$61,490

+4.5%

386

Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$50,890

+7.1%

387

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.2%

18†

388

Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.3%

18†

389

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

$63,740

+0.3%

390

Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+3.3%

18†

391

Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.4%

18†

392

Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+6.9%

18†

393

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

—†

+4.0%

18†

394

Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award

$43,010

+6.4%

395

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

—†

+6.2%

18†

396

Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree

—†

+1.8%

18†

397

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

—†

+3.4%

18†

398

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$108,670

-3.1%

399

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

—†

+1.7%

18†

400

Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.5%

18†

401

Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.8%

17†

402

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

—†

+3.5%

17†

403

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

—†

+1.0%

17†

404

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

$55,710

+3.4%

405

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.9%

17†

406

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential

$52,520

+6.0%

407

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

—†

+6.4%

17†

408

Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

17†

409

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+2.1%

17†

410

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

$60,740

+3.5%

411

Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+7.0%

17†

412

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

—†

+2.0%

17†

413

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

—†

+3.6%

17†

414

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

—†

-2.8%

17†

415

Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+3.7%

17†

416

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

—†

+4.9%

17†

417

Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

17†

418

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.1%

17†

419

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

$74,090

-1.6%

420

Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$36,610

+6.4%

421

Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.5%

17†

422

Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

17†

423

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

$77,120

+1.2%

424

Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.7%

17†

425

Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

17†

426

Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.3%

17†

427

Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-1.7%

17†

428

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

—†

+3.8%

17†

429

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.6%

17†

430

Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award

$60,700

+3.4%

431

Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

17†

432

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

—†

+0.7%

17†

433

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

—†

+4.4%

17†

434

School Psychologists · Master's degree

$96,490

+0.7%

435

Survey Researchers · Master's degree

—†

-5.2%

17†

436

Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

17†

437

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

—†

+1.6%

17†

438

Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.9%

17†

439

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

—†

-2.0%

17†

440

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

—†

+3.1%

17†

441

Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent

$77,150

+3.4%

442

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

—†

+2.5%

16†

443

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

$49,200

+6.0%

444

Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree

$81,850

+1.7%

445

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

—†

0.0%

16†

446

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree

$81,330

+1.7%

447

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

$60,620

+4.3%

448

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

—†

+6.4%

16†

449

Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.5%

16†

450

Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.4%

16†

451

Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.6%

16†

452

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

—†

+3.7%

16†

453

Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

16†

454

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential

$34,430

+0.4%

455

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.7%

16†

456

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

—†

+6.4%

16†

457

Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree

$64,680

+4.3%

458

Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award

$55,230

+5.0%

459

Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.3%

16†

460

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

$94,410

0.0%

461

General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree

$74,680

+3.3%

462

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

—†

+4.6%

16†

463

Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.3%

16†

464

Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

$61,720

+3.7%

465

Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+5.1%

16†

466

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree

—†

+1.8%

16†

467

Foresters · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.2%

16†

468

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

—†

+0.6%

16†

469

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

—†

+2.9%

16†

470

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.5%

16†

471

Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree

$69,060

+3.8%

472

Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.6%

16†

473

Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.7%

16†

474

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree

—†

-5.5%

16†

475

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

—†

+2.2%

16†

476

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

—†

+0.7%

16†

477

Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential

—†

+4.5%

16†

478

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-8.2%

16†

479

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

16†

480

Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.8%

15†

481

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

—†

+2.7%

15†

482

Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.1%

15†

483

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

—†

+0.6%

15†

484

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

—†

+5.5%

15†

485

Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent

$42,680

+0.4%

486

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.5%

15†

487

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

$64,150

+3.3%

488

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

—†

+4.3%

15†

489

Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree

—†

-6.0%

15†

490

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

—†

+2.0%

15†

491

Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

0.0%

15†

492

Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.6%

15†

493

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

$57,160

+4.6%

494

Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-9.5%

15†

495

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential

—†

+1.8%

15†

496

Historians · Master's degree

—†

+2.2%

15†

497

Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

$41,190

+5.1%

498

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

—†

-1.2%

15†

499

Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,020

+3.7%

500

Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.8%

15†

501

Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.4%

15†

502

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

—†

+4.5%

15†

503

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

—†

-0.8%

15†

504

Tapers · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.1%

15†

505

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

15†

506

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

0.0%

15†

507

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

—†

-13.7%

15†

508

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential

$35,290

+6.7%

509

Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential

$40,020

+3.2%

510

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.4%

15†

511

Shampooers · No formal educational credential

—†

+5.5%

15†

512

Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.6%

15†

513

Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-5.6%

15†

514

Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+4.3%

15†

515

Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.2%

15†

516

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

—†

-18.2%

15†

517

Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.9%

15†

518

Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-1.2%

15†

519

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.6%

15†

520

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

—†

+3.8%

15†

521

Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree

—†

-6.5%

15†

522

Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.7%

15†

523

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

—†

+2.0%

15†

524

Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.8%

15†

525

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

—†

+1.1%

15†

526

Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$32,410

+4.1%

527

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

15†

528

Cooks, Private Household · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+5.1%

15†

529

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

$60,210

+2.4%

530

Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.7%

14†

531

Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

14†

532

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

$54,950

+3.5%

533

Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.4%

14†

534

Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.8%

14†

535

Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-1.1%

14†

536

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.8%

14†

537

Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

14†

538

Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent

$65,870

+2.9%

539

Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.1%

14†

540

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

—†

+2.5%

14†

541

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

$74,120

+1.5%

542

Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.6%

14†

543

Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree

$80,020

-4.2%

544

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

$33,070

+5.8%

545

Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$36,160

0.0%

546

Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+4.2%

14†

547

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

—†

-1.8%

14†

548

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

—†

+3.6%

14†

549

Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.2%

14†

550

Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.0%

14†

551

Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

14†

552

Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+1.4%

14†

553

Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree

—†

-6.9%

14†

554

Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

$33,630

-2.9%

555

Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.3%

14†

556

Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent

$74,680

-0.8%

557

Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.3%

14†

558

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

—†

+3.0%

14†

559

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.2%

14†

560

Bakers · No formal educational credential

$35,700

+5.6%

561

Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award

$38,410

+5.6%

562

Pipelayers · No formal educational credential

—†

-4.1%

14†

563

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential

$35,150

+3.9%

564

Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree

$60,990

-3.7%

565

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential

$33,680

+5.4%

566

Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent

$48,290

+0.2%

567

Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

+4.1%

13†

568

Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential

$47,240

+3.8%

569

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree

—†

+3.1%

13†

570

Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential

$32,390

-3.4%

571

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

—†

+2.5%

13†

572

Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+2.5%

13†

573

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

$57,720

+2.4%

574

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

—†

+2.3%

13†

575

Clergy · Bachelor's degree

—†

+1.0%

13†

576

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree

$36,890

+4.1%

577

Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-10.8%

13†

578

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

—†

+0.2%

13†

579

Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,950

+3.8%

580

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

+1.5%

13†

581

Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree

$75,320

-4.2%

582

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

$46,390

+3.2%

583

Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.8%

13†

584

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.0%

13†

585

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree

$57,220

+1.7%

586

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

$35,010

+3.7%

587

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

—†

+2.6%

13†

588

Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree

—†

+2.1%

13†

589

Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential

$61,610

-3.5%

590

Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

$75,140

-11.2%

591

Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential

$43,470

+3.1%

592

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree

$62,110

-1.6%

593

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

—†

-2.3%

13†

594

Animal Breeders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.4%

13†

595

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

$46,280

+3.0%

596

Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+3.1%

13†

597

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

—†

+2.8%

13†

598

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

$73,920

-5.1%

599

Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-2.1%

12†

600

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

$51,730

+2.5%

601

Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

0.0%

12†

602

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

—†

+1.5%

12†

603

Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.5%

12†

604

Craft Artists · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.1%

12†

605

Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

12†

606

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.4%

12†

607

Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree

$60,280

+1.3%

608

Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-6.1%

12†

609

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential

$37,830

+2.0%

610

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

—†

-5.4%

12†

611

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+1.0%

12†

612

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

—†

+2.3%

12†

613

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

—†

-5.5%

12†

614

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

—†

-10.5%

12†

615

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.3%

12†

616

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

$69,120

-4.2%

617

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,610

-0.1%

618

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

$44,740

-7.7%

619

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

—†

-8.3%

12†

620

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

$60,570

-1.8%

621

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

—†

-9.5%

12†

622

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

—†

-22.3%

12†

623

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

—†

-4.5%

12†

624

Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential

—†

+3.0%

12†

625

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

—†

-3.7%

12†

626

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

—†

-2.9%

12†

627

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

—†

-13.6%

12†

628

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

—†

+2.0%

12†

629

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

$52,310

-1.8%

630

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

$49,950

+2.3%

631

Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree

—†

-0.6%

11†

632

Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

11†

633

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.3%

11†

634

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

11†

635

Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree

—†

+1.4%

11†

636

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential

$46,090

+1.1%

637

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

—†

-8.4%

11†

638

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,520

+3.2%

639

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

—†

-1.3%

11†

640

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

—†

+1.4%

11†

641

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

—†

+1.2%

11†

642

Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree

—†

-3.2%

11†

643

Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.4%

11†

644

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

—†

-0.4%

11†

645

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

—†

-2.5%

11†

646

Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree

$63,880

-1.9%

647

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

—†

-0.9%

11†

648

New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-13.2%

11†

649

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

—†

-2.6%

11†

650

Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-12.0%

11†

651

Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree

—†

+0.6%

11†

652

Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree

$56,190

+0.2%

653

Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+2.8%

11†

654

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

—†

-4.3%

11†

655

Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree

—†

-12.4%

11†

656

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

—†

-14.4%

11†

657

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

$58,810

-1.8%

658

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

—†

-6.2%

11†

659

Tutors · Some college, no degree

—†

+0.6%

11†

660

Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential

$59,970

-3.5%

661

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

—†

-18.9%

11†

662

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree

$60,180

-1.6%

663

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.3%

11†

664

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

—†

-19.6%

11†

665

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

—†

+0.7%

11†

666

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.7%

11†

667

Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

$46,770

+1.6%

668

Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.7%

11†

669

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

—†

-6.1%

11†

670

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

—†

-0.2%

10†

671

Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-25.9%

10†

672

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

—†

-9.4%

10†

673

Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,400

-0.4%

674

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

$48,110

0.0%

675

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

—†

-6.3%

10†

676

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

—†

+0.6%

10†

677

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

$53,690

-6.5%

678

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

—†

-12.8%

10†

679

Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

10†

680

Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-14.6%

10†

681

Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.6%

10†

682

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

—†

-9.0%

10†

683

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

$32,830

-1.5%

684

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

—†

-6.3%

10†

685

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential

$51,490

+0.9%

686

Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential

—†

-9.6%

10†

687

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

$55,780

-6.8%

688

Dishwashers · No formal educational credential

$33,330

+0.2%

689

Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-6.8%

10†

690

Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.7%

10†

691

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

—†

-0.5%

10†

692

Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

10†

693

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

—†

+0.3%

10†

694

Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential

—†

+2.2%

10†

695

Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

+0.6%

10†

696

Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential

—†

-0.1%

10†

697

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

—†

-13.6%

10†

698

Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.4%

10†

699

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

—†

+0.6%

10†

700

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

—†

-3.3%

10†

701

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

—†

-2.3%

10†

702

Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-27.5%

10†

703

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

—†

+1.2%

10†

704

Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent

$45,810

-36.1%

705

Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.5%

10†

706

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

—†

-12.0%

10†

707

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

—†

-14.5%

10†

708

Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential

$47,850

+1.0%

709

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

—†

-11.2%

10†

710

Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.1%

10†

711

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

—†

+1.0%

10†

712

Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

+0.2%

9†

713

Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.6%

9†

714

Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$52,920

-8.7%

715

Order Clerks · Some college, no degree

—†

-17.2%

9†

716

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

—†

+0.4%

9†

717

Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-4.7%

9†

718

Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.6%

9†

719

Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-10.5%

9†

720

Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree

—†

-2.5%

9†

721

Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent

$39,010

-12.9%

722

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

—†

-12.1%

9†

723

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential

—†

-6.4%

9†

724

Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.3%

9†

725

Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.0%

9†

726

Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.7%

9†

727

Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.1%

9†

728

Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.4%

9†

729

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

$51,630

-16.7%

730

Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-2.3%

9†

731

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

—†

-4.8%

9†

732

Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.5%

9†

733

Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-1.8%

9†

734

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-21.2%

9†

735

Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-5.4%

9†

736

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

—†

-7.8%

9†

737

Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential

$34,620

-5.6%

738

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

$46,450

-0.9%

739

Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-3.0%

9†

740

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

$50,940

-7.1%

741

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

—†

-11.7%

9†

742

Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.5%

9†

743

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-21.1%

9†

744

Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-8.9%

9†

745

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

—†

-3.8%

9†

746

Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree

—†

-2.5%

9†

747

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-18.1%

9†

748

Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-25.9%

9†

749

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

—†

-15.2%

9†

750

Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-5.9%

9†

751

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

—†

-13.6%

9†

752

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

—†

-26.3%

9†

753

File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-15.9%

9†

754

Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-16.1%

9†

755

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

—†

-1.8%

9†

756

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

—†

-1.1%

8†

757

Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award

—†

-4.9%

8†

758

Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential

—†

-13.0%

8†

759

Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential

—†

-3.4%

8†

760

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

—†

-6.6%

8†

761

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

—†

-0.6%

8†

762

Telemarketers · No formal educational credential

—†

-22.1%

8†

763

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

—†

-3.8%

8†

764

Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential

—†

-10.8%

8†

765

Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent

$34,090

-6.7%

766

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential

—†

-1.0%

7†

767

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

—†

-10.1%

7†

768

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

—†

-5.0%

7†

769

Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-0.1%

7†

770

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

$37,790

-11.6%

771

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

—†

-9.0%

7†

772

Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential

—†

-7.0%

7†

773

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

—†

-1.3%

7†

774

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

—†

-13.5%

7†

775

Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent

—†

-7.3%

7†

776

School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent

$33,290

-2.7%

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