Best jobs in Wheeling, WV

The best-scoring occupations in the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Wheeling, WV How we score
Wages here are local to Wheeling, WV (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (metro)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Wheeling, WV pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$128,640 vs $132,300 · -2.8%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
100†
02
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
—†
+2.7%
—
1,000
81†
03
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
—†
+3.9%
—
600
80†
04
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
—†
+2.7%
—
800
78†
05
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$128,640
+40.1%
150
29,500
75
06
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
—
23,400
72†
07
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
—†
+4.2%
—
400
69†
08
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$29,190
+17.0%
1,190
765,800
66
09
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
—†
+8.6%
—
2,700
58†
10
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$26,150
+6.1%
1,300
904,300
55
11
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$112,570
+28.5%
30
16,000
54
12
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$35,020
+8.5%
1,470
472,300
54
13
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$78,280
+4.9%
1,680
189,100
52
14
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$29,370
-0.5%
1,960
555,800
52
15
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$80,440
+4.4%
1,510
308,700
51
16
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$102,580
+23.2%
200
62,100
50
17
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
—†
+1.2%
—
600
49†
18
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
48†
19
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
—†
+2.7%
—
3,300
47†
20
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$27,500
-9.9%
1,710
542,600
47
21
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$126,770
+20.4%
50
12,000
45
22
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$321,820
+2.5%
80
9,600
45
23
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree · 13-2061
—†
+18.5%
—
5,700
42†
24
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree · 31-2021
$65,280
+22.0%
100
19,800
41
25
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$136,520
+15.2%
90
55,600
41
Showing top 25 of 620 scored occupations — show all 620show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$29,710
+14.9%
41
27
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,590
+4.0%
41
28
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+19.8%
40†
29
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.9%
40†
30
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$110,000
+14.8%
40
31
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$112,340
+15.8%
39
32
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
39†
33
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
37†
34
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.3%
37†
35
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
36†
36
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,670
+19.2%
35
37
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
35†
38
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,970
+16.1%
35
39
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
—†
+14.7%
35†
40
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,200
+17.3%
35
41
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$101,750
+15.0%
35
42
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$52,270
+16.8%
35
43
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
35†
44
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$76,440
+16.7%
34
45
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
34†
46
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$29,430
+20.0%
33
47
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$100,680
+13.8%
33
48
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,100
+16.8%
33
49
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,150
+1.5%
33
50
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
32†
51
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,310
+5.3%
32
52
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
32†
53
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+12.1%
32†
54
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$98,440
+12.5%
31
55
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$30,480
+2.0%
31
56
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
31†
57
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
31†
58
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
31†
59
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,440
-5.5%
31
60
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,520
+3.8%
30
61
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,920
+10.9%
30
62
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
30†
63
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,930
+12.5%
30
64
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
30†
65
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$30,740
-0.7%
30
66
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,970
+9.5%
30
67
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
30†
68
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$172,470
+4.3%
30
69
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.2%
30†
70
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
29†
71
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,910
+2.3%
29
72
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$78,880
+13.0%
29
73
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
29†
74
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,410
+11.0%
29
75
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
29†
76
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$118,600
+9.6%
29
77
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
28†
78
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
28†
79
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
28†
80
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$107,130
+8.7%
28
81
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
28†
82
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,180
+6.0%
28
83
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.6%
28†
84
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$99,090
+9.6%
28
85
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
28†
86
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$86,020
+11.2%
27
87
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
27†
88
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
27†
89
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$94,710
+8.8%
27
90
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$45,800
+7.3%
27
91
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
27†
92
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$114,920
+4.5%
27
93
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$124,990
+4.1%
26
94
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
26†
95
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
26†
96
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.4%
26†
97
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
26†
98
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,030
+4.6%
26
99
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
26†
100
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
26†
101
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$95,900
+9.1%
26
102
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
26†
103
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$115,850
+7.2%
26
104
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
26†
105
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
25†
106
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$108,060
+6.6%
25
107
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.5%
25†
108
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,520
-6.7%
25
109
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$72,110
+4.6%
25
110
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$94,070
+5.6%
25
111
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$52,830
+10.8%
25
112
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
25†
113
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
25†
114
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+8.6%
25†
115
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
25†
116
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.0%
25†
117
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,910
+12.1%
24
118
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
24†
119
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,200
-1.6%
24
120
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,140
+11.9%
24
121
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
24†
122
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
24†
123
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
24†
124
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,240
+3.1%
24
125
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,710
+7.3%
23
126
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$77,290
+8.2%
23
127
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
23†
128
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,250
+3.6%
23
129
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,420
+8.8%
23
130
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,480
+6.2%
22
131
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
22†
132
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
22†
133
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
22†
134
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$28,530
+5.9%
21
135
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$103,880
+5.0%
21
136
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$72,540
+7.0%
21
137
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,080
+6.1%
21
138
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,240
+8.1%
21
139
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
21†
140
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
21†
141
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$55,510
+6.7%
21
142
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
21†
143
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$45,920
+9.7%
21
144
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$60,830
+7.7%
21
145
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+6.1%
20†
146
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$88,630
+4.7%
20
147
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,460
+5.8%
20
148
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
20†
149
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,960
+2.6%
20
150
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,300
-0.3%
20
151
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,030
+4.2%
20
152
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
20†
153
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,380
+3.6%
20
154
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$23,110
-13.5%
20
155
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$84,440
+5.0%
20
156
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
20†
157
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,310
-5.0%
20
158
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
20†
159
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.5%
20†
160
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
20†
161
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$88,290
+4.6%
19
162
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$122,470
+2.1%
19
163
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.4%
19†
164
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$67,190
+7.3%
19
165
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.9%
19†
166
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$79,440
+5.7%
19
167
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
19†
168
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,830
+6.4%
19
169
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
19†
170
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.4%
19†
171
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
19†
172
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$44,650
-5.8%
19
173
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$58,830
-2.0%
19
174
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
19†
175
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,430
+6.4%
19
176
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,540
+3.7%
19
177
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$36,080
+9.1%
19
178
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$60,180
+6.4%
19
179
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,960
+6.4%
19
180
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,250
+4.3%
18
181
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
18†
182
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,380
+3.1%
18
183
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$63,040
+5.8%
18
184
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$60,230
+5.9%
18
185
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.9%
18†
186
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.7%
18†
187
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,060
+4.5%
18
188
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
18†
189
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
18†
190
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$60,010
+6.4%
18
191
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.8%
18†
192
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
18†
193
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
18†
194
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
18†
195
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
18†
196
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,400
+7.1%
18
197
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,690
+8.7%
18
198
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
18†
199
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,610
+6.4%
18
200
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,120
+4.5%
18
201
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
18†
202
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$28,480
+0.4%
18
203
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
17†
204
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
17†
205
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
17†
206
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$103,000
+1.9%
17
207
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
17†
208
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
17†
209
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.8%
17†
210
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$26,700
+6.3%
17
211
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$84,170
+3.8%
17
212
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,910
+7.1%
17
213
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
17†
214
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
17†
215
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$31,720
+5.6%
17
216
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
17†
217
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$74,200
+3.0%
17
218
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
17†
219
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
17†
220
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
17†
221
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.3%
17†
222
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
17†
223
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,360
-2.0%
17
224
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
17†
225
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
17†
226
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
17†
227
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
16†
228
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,210
-1.6%
16
229
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,240
-7.8%
16
230
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
16†
231
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
16†
232
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$117,670
+0.7%
16
233
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
16†
234
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$55,650
+3.0%
16
235
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
16†
236
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
16†
237
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
16†
238
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
16†
239
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
16†
240
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
16†
241
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.7%
16†
242
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
16†
243
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
16†
244
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$30,630
-1.5%
16
245
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
16†
246
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
16†
247
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.5%
16†
248
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
16†
249
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
16†
250
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,200
+4.2%
16
251
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
15†
252
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
253
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,230
+3.1%
15
254
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
15†
255
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,870
+0.3%
15
256
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
15†
257
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
15†
258
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$24,960
+8.1%
15
259
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
15†
260
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
15†
261
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
15†
262
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$28,070
+6.7%
15
263
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
15†
264
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
15†
265
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
15†
266
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,250
+5.6%
15
267
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
15†
268
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
15†
269
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.4%
15†
270
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
15†
271
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
15†
272
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
15†
273
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
15†
274
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,190
+4.5%
15
275
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
15†
276
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
15†
277
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
15†
278
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.0%
15†
279
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,060
+3.7%
15
280
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
15†
281
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
15†
282
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
15†
283
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
15†
284
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,760
+5.2%
15
285
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,190
+2.9%
14
286
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,420
+1.2%
14
287
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
14†
288
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
14†
289
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$59,720
+4.4%
14
290
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,140
+3.4%
14
291
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,700
+5.0%
14
292
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,750
0.0%
14
293
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$91,420
+1.5%
14
294
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
14†
295
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.0%
14†
296
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$30,600
+2.0%
14
297
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
14†
298
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
14†
299
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
14†
300
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
14†
301
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,050
+5.4%
14
302
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
14†
303
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
14†
304
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,250
+3.6%
14
305
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
14†
306
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$97,450
+0.6%
14
307
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$50,450
+3.4%
14
308
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,050
+4.1%
14
309
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,960
+0.4%
14
310
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
14†
311
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,070
+6.3%
14
312
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$52,270
+3.5%
14
313
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$79,590
+1.7%
14
314
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,880
+2.4%
14
315
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,430
+4.5%
14
316
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$60,570
+3.9%
14
317
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
14†
318
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$28,190
+5.6%
14
319
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
14†
320
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
14†
321
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
14†
322
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
14†
323
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,840
+2.4%
14
324
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
14†
325
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
14†
326
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,380
+5.7%
14
327
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
14†
328
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
14†
329
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
14†
330
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
14†
331
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
14†
332
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
13†
333
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
13†
334
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
13†
335
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
13†
336
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$51,200
+3.8%
13
337
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,250
+5.1%
13
338
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$83,510
-1.5%
13
339
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
+2.2%
13
340
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$32,700
+4.1%
13
341
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
13†
342
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,960
+1.3%
13
343
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
13†
344
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
13†
345
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$24,320
+5.8%
13
346
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
13†
347
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
13†
348
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
13†
349
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
13†
350
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
13†
351
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$62,610
+1.7%
13
352
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.4%
13†
353
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$44,880
+1.6%
13
354
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.7%
13†
355
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
13†
356
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
13†
357
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
358
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
$81,100
-22.3%
13
359
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$50,130
+3.3%
13
360
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
13†
361
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$39,190
+4.6%
13
362
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
13†
363
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,040
-3.4%
13
364
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$48,980
+4.0%
13
365
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
12†
366
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
12†
367
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,090
-3.1%
12
368
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
12†
369
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,610
+3.7%
12
370
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
12†
371
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
12†
372
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$24,650
+3.4%
12
373
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$30,700
+3.9%
12
374
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
12†
375
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
12†
376
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,620
+2.3%
12
377
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
12†
378
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$59,060
+1.7%
12
379
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$35,670
+3.1%
12
380
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,550
+3.7%
12
381
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
12†
382
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,510
-0.1%
12
383
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
12†
384
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$32,990
+3.2%
12
385
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
12†
386
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,870
+2.0%
12
387
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,970
+1.4%
12
388
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,080
+3.0%
12
389
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$88,370
-0.1%
12
390
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$66,680
+1.8%
12
391
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.7%
12†
392
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
12†
393
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
12†
394
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
12†
395
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
12†
396
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,720
-8.8%
12
397
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$32,610
+4.8%
12
398
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
12†
399
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
12†
400
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,370
+3.5%
12
401
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
12†
402
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$81,000
-4.2%
12
403
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
12†
404
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
12†
405
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
12†
406
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,880
+3.0%
12
407
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
12†
408
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
11†
409
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
11†
410
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$39,380
+1.1%
11
411
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,030
+2.3%
11
412
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$66,300
+0.6%
11
413
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$61,570
+0.4%
11
414
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,890
+3.3%
11
415
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
11†
416
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,160
-3.5%
11
417
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,090
-2.8%
11
418
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$51,230
+2.5%
11
419
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$64,160
-3.4%
11
420
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
11†
421
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
11†
422
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,790
+3.8%
11
423
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
11†
424
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
11†
425
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$47,230
+2.6%
11
426
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$56,800
-3.7%
11
427
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,350
0.0%
11
428
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$61,720
+1.3%
11
429
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,930
-1.6%
11
430
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
11†
431
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,190
+2.5%
11
432
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
11†
433
Roof Bolters, Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,610
-34.2%
11
434
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
11†
435
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
11†
436
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
11†
437
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$62,200
-1.8%
11
438
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
10†
439
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.1%
10†
440
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
10†
441
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
10†
442
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$51,750
+2.1%
10
443
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
10†
444
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
10†
445
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
10†
446
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
10†
447
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
10†
448
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+1.4%
10†
449
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
10†
450
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
10†
451
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,150
+3.2%
10
452
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
10†
453
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
10†
454
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$64,240
-4.2%
10
455
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
10†
456
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$26,890
+3.0%
10
457
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
10†
458
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
10†
459
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
10†
460
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+2.5%
10†
461
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,780
+2.9%
10
462
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,250
+2.7%
10
463
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,600
+2.4%
10
464
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
10†
465
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,070
-7.7%
10
466
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,110
-2.9%
10
467
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
10†
468
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
10†
469
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$41,450
+2.1%
10
470
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,910
+1.6%
10
471
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$51,150
+0.2%
10
472
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
10†
473
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,880
-5.1%
9
474
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$65,610
-6.1%
9
475
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
9†
476
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
9†
477
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$57,900
-1.9%
9
478
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
9†
479
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$43,560
+1.7%
9
480
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
9†
481
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,310
-0.8%
9
482
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$64,400
-1.8%
9
483
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
484
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
9†
485
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$26,080
-1.5%
9
486
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
487
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,780
0.0%
9
488
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
9†
489
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
9†
490
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,230
-12.9%
9
491
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,040
-6.8%
9
492
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,350
+0.2%
9
493
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
494
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,260
-1.8%
9
495
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,580
-0.4%
9
496
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
9†
497
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
9†
498
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
9†
499
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
9†
500
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
9†
501
Tutors · Some college, no degree
—†
+0.6%
9†
502
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
9†
503
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
9†
504
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.5%
9†
505
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,330
-6.5%
9
506
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
9†
507
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$26,180
+0.2%
9
508
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$56,890
-1.6%
9
509
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,880
-1.6%
9
510
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
9†
511
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
8†
512
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$58,880
-3.5%
8
513
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
8†
514
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
8†
515
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
8†
516
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,940
-0.9%
8
517
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,780
-4.2%
8
518
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
8†
519
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
8†
520
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
521
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,650
-2.8%
8
522
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$37,390
+1.0%
8†
523
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$35,740
+1.8%
8
524
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
8†
525
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.7%
8†
526
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
8†
527
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
8†
528
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
8†
529
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
8†
530
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.5%
8†
531
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
8†
532
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,370
-11.6%
8
533
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,700
-0.4%
8
534
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
8†
535
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
536
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
8†
537
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
7†
538
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$36,650
+0.9%
7
539
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
7†
540
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$35,220
+1.0%
7
541
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,410
-5.8%
7
542
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$35,250
-5.4%
7
543
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
7†
544
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
7†
545
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
7†
546
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,530
0.0%
7
547
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-10.8%
7†
548
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
7†
549
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
7†
550
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
7†
551
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,340
-3.7%
7
552
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
7†
553
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
7†
554
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.1%
7†
555
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
7†
556
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
7†
557
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,440
-0.2%
7
558
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,980
-16.7%
7
559
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
7†
560
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.2%
7†
561
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.1%
7†
562
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
7†
563
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.9%
7†
564
Tapers · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.1%
7†
565
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.3%
7†
566
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,690
-10.5%
7
567
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
7†
568
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
7†
569
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
7†
570
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
7†
571
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
6†
572
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,310
-2.3%
6
573
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
6†
574
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.1%
6†
575
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
6†
576
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
6†
577
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$36,740
-0.9%
6
578
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
6†
579
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
6†
580
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
6†
581
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
6†
582
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
6†
583
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
6†
584
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,000
-25.9%
6
585
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
6†
586
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
6†
587
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$39,530
-7.1%
6
588
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
6†
589
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
6†
590
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
6†
591
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
6†
592
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
6†
593
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
6†
594
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
6†
595
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
6†
596
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
6†
597
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
6†
598
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
6†
599
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
6†
600
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
6†
601
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
5†
602
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$27,590
-5.6%
5
603
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
5†
604
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$32,540
-6.4%
5
605
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,940
-6.7%
5
606
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
5†
607
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$28,670
-6.8%
5
608
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
5†
609
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.0%
5†
610
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
5†
611
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
-1.0%
5†
612
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
5†
613
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
5†
614
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
4†
615
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
4†
616
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
4†
617
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
4†
618
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
4†
619
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
3†
620
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
3†
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