Best jobs in Wisconsin

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

Search live jobs in Wisconsin How we score
Wages here are local to Wisconsin (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (local)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Wisconsin pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$636,580 vs $496,010 · +28.3%
$36,340 vs $35,800 · +1.5%
$572,060 vs $358,550 · +59.5%
$131,980 vs $132,300 · -0.2%
$49,770 vs $53,140 · -6.3%
$28,600 vs $31,200 · -8.3%
−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
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$636,580
+4.1%
200
600
100
02
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$36,340
+17.0%
82,430
765,800
100
03
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$572,060
+4.1%
290
400
91
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$131,980
+40.1%
5,160
29,500
89
05
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$49,770
+42.1%
90
4,100
77
06
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$28,600
+6.1%
67,750
904,300
76
07
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
$440,710
+6.4%
160
400
75
08
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$106,680
+33.5%
4,370
23,400
74
09
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$443,990
+3.2%
790
1,300
71
10
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$416,000
+3.9%
550
600
68
11
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$95,530
+4.9%
68,060
189,100
65
12
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$391,740
+2.5%
6,350
9,600
65
13
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$101,550
+28.5%
2,130
16,000
64
14
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$128,320
+23.2%
7,230
62,100
63
15
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$392,610
+2.7%
980
800
62
16
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$367,160
+3.3%
1,450
2,100
60
17
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$122,660
+15.8%
21,730
115,200
59
18
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$342,520
+5.4%
130
300
59
19
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$331,070
+6.1%
550
900
59
20
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential · 53-7062
$44,610
+1.5%
70,520
384,300
59
21
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$35,000
+8.5%
47,580
472,300
58
22
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$34,480
-0.5%
67,640
555,800
58
23
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
$131,640
+21.8%
890
2,400
56
24
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$133,950
+20.4%
3,580
12,000
56
25
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$139,720
+14.8%
15,530
74,600
56
Showing top 25 of 727 scored occupations — show all 727show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$30,880
-9.9%
55
27
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$160,140
+15.2%
55
28
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$273,170
+8.6%
55
29
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$118,730
+4.4%
53
30
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,610
+4.0%
51
31
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$36,550
+14.9%
51
32
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$71,820
+21.5%
49
33
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$290,640
+2.7%
48
34
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$208,350
+4.3%
48†
35
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$64,080
+22.0%
47
36
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$304,990
+1.2%
47
37
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,620
+16.1%
45
38
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,970
-5.5%
44
39
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,500
+17.3%
44
40
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$86,320
+18.5%
44
41
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,000
+2.0%
44
42
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$62,220
+16.8%
43
43
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,980
-6.7%
43
44
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,420
+19.8%
42
45
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$73,180
+16.7%
42
46
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,290
+20.0%
42
47
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,750
+18.4%
42
48
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,700
+16.8%
41
49
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$59,960
+19.2%
41
50
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$269,790
+0.8%
41
51
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$131,720
+11.9%
41
52
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,980
+11.0%
40
53
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$88,770
+16.2%
40
54
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$83,000
+15.0%
39
55
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$92,390
+13.8%
39
56
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
$213,890
+4.3%
39
57
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,680
+12.5%
39
58
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree
$212,860
+4.4%
38
59
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$98,780
+8.8%
38
60
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$133,070
+11.1%
38
61
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$89,260
+14.7%
38
62
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$97,580
+5.6%
38
63
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$102,090
+13.0%
37
64
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,540
+9.5%
37
65
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$119,430
+9.6%
37
66
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,670
-0.1%
37
67
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$193,690
+4.1%
37
68
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$79,400
+4.6%
37
69
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$29,670
-0.7%
37
70
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,840
+10.9%
36
71
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,810
+3.8%
36
72
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$113,360
+11.2%
36
73
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,190
+8.7%
36
74
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,070
+15.4%
36
75
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$89,710
+13.3%
35
76
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$56,100
+7.3%
35
77
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$137,810
+8.7%
35
78
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$84,750
+12.5%
35
79
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$100,440
+8.7%
35
80
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$134,870
+4.7%
35
81
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$70,770
+10.8%
35
82
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,930
+0.3%
34
83
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$139,720
+8.0%
34
84
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$133,600
+6.6%
34
85
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$107,050
+4.5%
34
86
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$95,870
+9.1%
34
87
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$84,210
+12.1%
34
88
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$23,460
+5.9%
33
89
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$148,740
+4.6%
33
90
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,780
+9.6%
33
91
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,670
+7.3%
33
92
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$70,540
+6.2%
32
93
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,670
+6.0%
32
94
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$89,400
+10.0%
32
95
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$173,120
+4.0%
32
96
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,460
+12.8%
32
97
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$72,280
+12.8%
32
98
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$71,390
+12.6%
32
99
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,350
+5.3%
32
100
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,130
+2.3%
32
101
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,200
+11.9%
32
102
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,800
+6.7%
32
103
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$62,220
+12.9%
32
104
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$126,760
+4.1%
31
105
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,840
+9.5%
31
106
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,020
+3.1%
30
107
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$112,830
+8.1%
30
108
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$133,490
+5.0%
30
109
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$185,100
+1.8%
30
110
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$142,060
+3.8%
30
111
Statisticians · Master's degree
$107,150
+8.5%
30
112
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$88,130
+8.2%
30
113
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,160
+12.1%
30
114
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,360
+6.9%
29
115
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,840
+1.2%
29
116
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$96,540
+7.0%
29
117
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$92,170
+9.3%
29
118
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,700
+7.2%
29
119
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,020
+9.5%
29
120
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,530
+8.7%
28
121
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$57,740
+8.6%
28†
122
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$137,700
+4.9%
28
123
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$129,860
+5.1%
28
124
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$123,640
+5.8%
28
125
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,820
+6.6%
28
126
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,710
-1.6%
28
127
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$59,420
+11.5%
28
128
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,390
+11.5%
28
129
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$61,820
+11.1%
28
130
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,870
+11.0%
28
131
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,900
+6.1%
28
132
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$117,970
+5.5%
27
133
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,710
+8.1%
27
134
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$95,570
+5.7%
27
135
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,450
+4.6%
27
136
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,560
-0.3%
27
137
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$94,600
+5.0%
27
138
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,130
+10.4%
27
139
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,210
+11.3%
27
140
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$41,230
+3.6%
27
141
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$37,870
+12.6%
27
142
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$142,300
+3.5%
27
143
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,390
+11.4%
27
144
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$70,880
+5.8%
27
145
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$61,860
+9.7%
27
146
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$90,630
+7.5%
26
147
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$50,340
-5.8%
26
148
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$95,340
+7.0%
26
149
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$62,680
+10.1%
26
150
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,210
+4.5%
26
151
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,660
+4.5%
26
152
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$104,860
+6.5%
26
153
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$94,720
+7.1%
26
154
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$128,890
+3.7%
26
155
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$113,980
+5.0%
26
156
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,560
+8.8%
26
157
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$97,820
+6.5%
26
158
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$121,620
+4.6%
25
159
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
$74,990
+8.7%
25
160
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,210
-2.0%
25
161
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,480
+5.8%
25
162
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$123,090
+4.2%
25
163
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$63,210
+9.5%
25
164
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$108,980
+5.5%
25
165
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$66,910
+7.7%
25
166
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$82,130
+6.4%
25
167
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$110,430
+5.2%
25
168
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,090
+3.1%
25
169
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,680
+5.7%
25
170
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$37,800
-1.5%
25
171
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$83,670
+7.3%
25
172
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,570
+10.0%
25
173
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,570
+3.1%
25
174
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,220
+4.5%
25
175
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$67,370
+3.0%
25
176
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,990
+3.1%
24
177
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$140,940
+2.2%
24
178
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$93,710
+6.2%
24
179
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,920
+7.3%
24
180
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$77,140
+7.7%
24
181
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,810
+6.4%
24
182
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,970
+6.4%
24
183
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,440
+8.5%
24
184
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$52,860
+9.5%
24
185
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$127,920
+0.2%
24†
186
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$84,820
+6.8%
24
187
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,020
+9.1%
24
188
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,150
0.0%
24
189
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,210
+5.7%
24
190
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,350
+4.2%
24
191
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$27,820
+11.1%
24
192
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,730
+5.3%
23
193
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,560
+3.7%
23
194
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,290
+8.5%
23
195
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,450
+3.7%
23
196
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,520
+6.4%
23
197
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,230
+8.2%
23
198
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,500
+6.4%
23
199
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$85,080
+3.7%
23†
200
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$88,400
+6.1%
23
201
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$83,020
+6.5%
23
202
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$103,620
+3.8%
23
203
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,280
+3.6%
23
204
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,280
+7.1%
23
205
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,300
+7.1%
22
206
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$124,960
+1.7%
22
207
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$84,310
+5.8%
22
208
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,410
+2.2%
22
209
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$76,760
+6.4%
22
210
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,140
+4.3%
22
211
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$98,510
+3.9%
22
212
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,340
+7.6%
22
213
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,850
+8.7%
22
214
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,820
+4.4%
21
215
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$44,800
+6.4%
21
216
Curators · Master's degree
$64,370
+7.0%
21
217
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
$78,850
+5.8%
21
218
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,910
+8.2%
21
219
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,410
+4.0%
21
220
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$27,080
+6.3%
21
221
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$92,700
+4.4%
21
222
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$67,240
+4.8%
21
223
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$74,930
+5.5%
21
224
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,350
+6.7%
21
225
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$78,730
+4.9%
21
226
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$34,000
+6.7%
21
227
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,450
+5.8%
21
228
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$74,010
+3.3%
21
229
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,120
+4.7%
21
230
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,380
+4.2%
21
231
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$72,130
+5.3%
21
232
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$78,800
+3.0%
21
233
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,490
-7.7%
21
234
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,550
-5.0%
20
235
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,120
+2.9%
20
236
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
$51,500
+5.3%
20†
237
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$47,100
+7.7%
20
238
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,030
+5.1%
20
239
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$110,360
+2.1%
20
240
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$89,990
+3.9%
20
241
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$36,160
+4.1%
20
242
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$59,370
+5.9%
20
243
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,370
+2.6%
20
244
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,230
+5.6%
20
245
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,470
+4.6%
20
246
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$117,010
-1.5%
20
247
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,640
+5.0%
20
248
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,870
-1.6%
20
249
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$81,860
+4.3%
20
250
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,120
+4.5%
20
251
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$98,450
+3.0%
20
252
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$81,130
+4.2%
20
253
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$79,650
+4.4%
19
254
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,250
-0.7%
19
255
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,530
-2.2%
19
256
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,610
+4.2%
19
257
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,730
+3.6%
19
258
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,760
+2.6%
19
259
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,950
+4.1%
19
260
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$66,390
+4.9%
19
261
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$66,200
+5.4%
19
262
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$35,530
+0.4%
19
263
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,610
0.0%
19
264
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,040
+4.5%
19
265
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,070
-3.4%
19
266
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,680
+7.0%
19
267
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,220
+6.7%
19
268
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,060
+7.2%
19
269
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,100
+6.3%
19
270
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$104,330
+2.0%
19
271
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$62,690
+3.5%
19
272
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$79,560
+4.1%
19
273
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$83,310
+3.4%
19
274
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,920
+6.0%
19
275
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,160
+8.1%
19
276
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$72,820
+4.4%
19
277
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$97,660
+2.6%
19
278
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$84,290
+3.4%
19
279
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,220
+3.3%
19†
280
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,470
+5.6%
19
281
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$37,310
+5.6%
19
282
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,930
+4.0%
18
283
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$59,280
+3.4%
18
284
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,350
+5.2%
18
285
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,970
+2.1%
18
286
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,710
+5.0%
18
287
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,960
-2.0%
18
288
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,580
+3.6%
18
289
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$65,880
+4.3%
18
290
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,300
+6.6%
18
291
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,000
+5.7%
18
292
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$79,540
+3.4%
18
293
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,120
+3.1%
18
294
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,580
+3.6%
18
295
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,850
+3.4%
18
296
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$53,940
+4.8%
18
297
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,120
+3.2%
18
298
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,030
+6.2%
18
299
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$47,720
+1.1%
18
300
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$80,590
+3.2%
18
301
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,530
+4.1%
18
302
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,450
+2.4%
18
303
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$78,290
+1.7%
18
304
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$62,930
+4.1%
17
305
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,760
+2.4%
17
306
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$89,630
+2.5%
17
307
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$88,470
+2.5%
17
308
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$83,650
-4.2%
17
309
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,060
+5.1%
17
310
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$78,480
+1.9%
17
311
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,590
+3.4%
17
312
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$93,600
+1.9%
17
313
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,000
+3.0%
17
314
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$43,300
+5.5%
17
315
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
+0.4%
17
316
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$60,670
+1.7%
17
317
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$35,280
+3.9%
17
318
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,710
+3.3%
17
319
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$68,660
+3.8%
17
320
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,060
+4.7%
17
321
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,160
-5.1%
17
322
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$78,610
+3.2%
17
323
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$45,720
+3.2%
17
324
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$67,100
+4.1%
17
325
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$62,830
+3.9%
17
326
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,550
+3.4%
17
327
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,980
0.0%
17
328
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,700
+5.4%
17
329
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,570
+5.8%
17
330
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,080
+4.5%
17
331
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$58,810
-3.7%
17
332
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,660
+4.3%
17
333
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$59,970
+4.2%
17
334
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,110
0.0%
17
335
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$55,220
+4.6%
17
336
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$55,690
+4.8%
16
337
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,120
+2.9%
16
338
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,380
+3.0%
16
339
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$77,260
+3.0%
16
340
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,850
+6.0%
16
341
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$62,000
+4.4%
16
342
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,560
+5.7%
16
343
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$38,650
+2.0%
16
344
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,280
+6.4%
16
345
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$69,520
+3.5%
16
346
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$50,090
+3.8%
16
347
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$97,370
-2.6%
16
348
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,960
+2.1%
16
349
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,190
+5.3%
16
350
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,600
+3.8%
16
351
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,480
+2.2%
16
352
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,480
+2.3%
16
353
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$64,370
+3.6%
16
354
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$83,000
+1.3%
16
355
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,020
+3.2%
16
356
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,750
+2.7%
16
357
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,820
+3.7%
16
358
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,000
+3.5%
16
359
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$31,240
+6.4%
16
360
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,500
+2.4%
16
361
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$30,180
+3.4%
16
362
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$64,420
+3.1%
16
363
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$81,010
+1.8%
16
364
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,350
+4.9%
16
365
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,190
+2.0%
16
366
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,470
-7.8%
16
367
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$57,250
+4.3%
16
368
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,770
+2.4%
16
369
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,120
+1.8%
16
370
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,440
+3.7%
16
371
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$33,970
+6.0%
16
372
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,470
+5.9%
16
373
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,890
+2.0%
15
374
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$45,380
+3.1%
15
375
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,620
+2.5%
15
376
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,780
+2.1%
15
377
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,790
+2.1%
15
378
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$77,560
+1.7%
15
379
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$100,020
-0.7%
15
380
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$63,130
+3.7%
15
381
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$43,950
+1.6%
15
382
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,440
+1.7%
15
383
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$62,740
+3.2%
15
384
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$97,470
+0.6%
15
385
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$73,970
+2.1%
15
386
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$51,410
+4.6%
15
387
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,360
+3.7%
15
388
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$64,250
+1.8%
15
389
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,320
+3.5%
15
390
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,420
+2.3%
15
391
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$95,950
+0.7%
15
392
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,720
+3.0%
15
393
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$47,990
+3.1%
15
394
Archivists · Master's degree
$59,400
+3.8%
15
395
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,340
+4.5%
15
396
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,630
+2.3%
15
397
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$59,900
+2.1%
15
398
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$95,750
-0.1%
15
399
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$40,590
+5.3%
15
400
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$55,290
+4.0%
15
401
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,980
+2.0%
15
402
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,400
+3.3%
15
403
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$34,670
+3.0%
15
404
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,540
+6.4%
15
405
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,320
+2.9%
15
406
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,320
-1.3%
15
407
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,870
+3.3%
15
408
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,930
+3.3%
15
409
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,780
+2.7%
15
410
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,940
+3.7%
15
411
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$38,840
+5.4%
15
412
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,000
+5.1%
15
413
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$53,430
+4.0%
15
414
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,260
-2.8%
15
415
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$51,750
+3.5%
15
416
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,670
+4.9%
15
417
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,540
-1.8%
15
418
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$82,620
+0.7%
15
419
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,010
-5.4%
15
420
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$48,090
+4.4%
15
421
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$76,270
-4.2%
14
422
Economists · Master's degree
$84,000
+1.2%
14
423
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,040
-0.7%
14
424
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,640
+1.7%
14
425
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,590
-2.4%
14
426
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$59,350
+3.3%
14
427
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,810
-3.5%
14
428
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,470
+4.3%
14
429
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,140
+5.1%
14
430
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$66,870
+1.7%
14
431
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$50,700
+4.1%
14
432
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,580
+4.4%
14
433
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$82,180
+1.0%
14
434
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$33,760
+5.5%
14
435
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,290
+3.6%
14
436
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$83,330
+0.7%
14
437
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$58,250
+3.1%
14
438
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,270
+1.7%
14
439
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$78,480
+1.2%
14
440
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,540
+1.3%
14
441
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$49,520
+3.8%
14
442
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,260
+1.7%
14
443
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,920
-1.6%
14
444
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$85,870
+0.7%
14
445
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,140
+3.7%
14
446
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$74,940
+1.5%
14
447
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$80,030
+0.9%
14
448
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,260
-8.2%
14†
449
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,850
+3.5%
14
450
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,920
+3.0%
14
451
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,070
+2.5%
14
452
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,610
+2.5%
14
453
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,550
+0.7%
14
454
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,620
+2.5%
14
455
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,390
+3.3%
14
456
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,060
+4.2%
14
457
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$92,660
-5.2%
14
458
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,500
+1.6%
14
459
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$52,140
+3.3%
14
460
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$47,210
+3.5%
14
461
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,690
+3.8%
14
462
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,050
-6.3%
14
463
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,190
+3.8%
13
464
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,870
+2.8%
13
465
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$39,480
+4.5%
13
466
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,890
+3.7%
13
467
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,140
+3.0%
13
468
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$76,290
+1.1%
13
469
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,760
+0.2%
13
470
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,790
+3.6%
13
471
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,510
+3.2%
13
472
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,270
+2.7%
13
473
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$88,830
-1.7%
13
474
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,320
+2.6%
13
475
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,450
-2.8%
13†
476
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$89,110
-6.0%
13
477
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$35,580
+4.3%
13
478
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$63,390
+1.7%
13
479
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,100
+2.4%
13
480
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,140
+0.7%
13
481
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$86,870
-4.1%
13
482
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,880
-3.5%
13
483
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$68,370
+1.6%
13
484
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,630
0.0%
13
485
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,170
+2.2%
13
486
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,660
+1.6%
13
487
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,400
+4.2%
13
488
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,690
-10.7%
13
489
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,640
+3.2%
13
490
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,180
+3.8%
13
491
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,540
+4.1%
13
492
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$58,500
+0.2%
13
493
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$71,880
+0.6%
13
494
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,080
-8.8%
13
495
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,230
-0.4%
13
496
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$61,940
+1.5%
12
497
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,800
0.0%
12
498
Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,310
+1.2%
12†
499
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$64,890
+1.6%
12
500
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,440
+2.6%
12
501
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,820
+2.9%
12
502
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,170
+0.7%
12
503
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$54,250
+2.5%
12
504
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,140
-3.2%
12
505
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$35,580
+3.6%
12
506
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$58,650
+2.1%
12
507
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,740
-3.0%
12
508
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,610
-0.8%
12
509
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,380
-0.2%
12
510
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,380
+3.3%
12
511
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,270
-12.1%
12
512
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,380
+3.9%
12
513
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,460
-2.9%
12
514
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$66,010
+1.2%
12
515
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,800
+1.6%
12
516
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,390
+0.5%
12
517
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,330
-8.1%
12
518
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,140
+2.5%
12
519
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$74,310
-1.8%
12
520
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$61,520
-1.8%
12
521
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$57,030
+2.0%
12
522
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,490
-0.2%
12
523
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$66,910
+1.1%
12
524
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,670
+2.0%
12
525
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$78,690
-0.3%
12
526
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,230
-3.8%
12
527
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$24,650
+4.7%
12
528
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,640
-12.9%
12
529
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$78,770
-0.1%
12
530
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$60,950
+1.0%
12
531
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$76,860
-2.0%
12
532
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,980
-0.8%
12
533
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$59,810
+0.9%
12
534
Animal Breeders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,130
+2.4%
12
535
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$64,270
+0.6%
11
536
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$63,520
-1.6%
11
537
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$68,120
-10.8%
11
538
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$60,870
+1.4%
11
539
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$75,650
-5.6%
11
540
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,230
+1.2%
11
541
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$65,840
-1.9%
11
542
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,850
+0.5%
11
543
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,370
+2.0%
11
544
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$29,070
+0.2%
11
545
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,080
+2.2%
11
546
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$68,690
-4.4%
11
547
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
+2.3%
11
548
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$48,880
+2.3%
11
549
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,690
+1.1%
11
550
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,070
+2.0%
11
551
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,030
+3.1%
11
552
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$37,510
+2.2%
11
553
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,550
-6.5%
11
554
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$73,040
-6.9%
11
555
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$45,980
+1.0%
11
556
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,950
+2.8%
11
557
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$31,270
+3.0%
11
558
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$46,530
+1.4%
11
559
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,820
+2.8%
11
560
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,170
-3.7%
11
561
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,930
-11.1%
11†
562
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$67,850
0.0%
11
563
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$53,640
+1.5%
11
564
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$28,060
-1.5%
11
565
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,310
-16.7%
10
566
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,480
+1.0%
10
567
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,770
-4.2%
10
568
Historians · Master's degree
$45,810
+2.2%
10
569
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$63,770
-6.5%
10
570
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,920
+2.3%
10
571
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$28,920
-13.5%
10
572
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,270
-6.4%
10
573
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$64,980
-13.7%
10
574
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$38,750
+2.5%
10
575
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,030
+1.4%
10
576
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,560
-3.1%
10
577
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,460
+2.3%
10
578
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,080
-11.2%
10
579
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,350
-0.9%
10
580
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$52,810
+1.2%
10
581
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,060
+1.8%
10
582
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,930
-2.3%
10
583
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$61,050
-3.5%
10
584
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,350
-1.6%
10
585
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,920
+1.6%
10
586
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$40,180
+2.1%
10
587
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,100
-4.3%
10
588
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,200
-6.8%
10
589
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,310
-2.8%
10
590
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,670
-0.6%
10
591
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,870
-9.5%
10
592
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,640
-0.3%
10
593
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,130
-6.0%
10
594
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$59,930
-2.5%
10
595
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,700
-3.2%
10
596
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$63,130
-1.2%
10
597
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,760
+2.5%
10
598
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,470
-8.4%
10
599
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$48,330
+1.4%
10
600
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,400
-2.8%
9
601
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,720
+2.3%
9
602
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,190
+1.2%
9
603
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,310
-16.3%
9
604
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,700
-0.5%
9
605
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$60,920
-2.5%
9
606
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,410
-5.8%
9
607
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,720
-6.1%
9
608
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,540
+1.4%
9
609
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,290
+1.0%
9
610
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$59,990
-1.8%
9
611
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,010
-7.3%
9†
612
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,280
-0.4%
9
613
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$60,830
-9.6%
9
614
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,640
-9.0%
9
615
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,750
+1.0%
9
616
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,330
-12.0%
9
617
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,810
-5.4%
9
618
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,090
-10.5%
9
619
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$57,530
-3.9%
9
620
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,310
-18.9%
9
621
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$41,340
+0.6%
9
622
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,100
-8.9%
9
623
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,100
-2.1%
9
624
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$59,390
-10.5%
9
625
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,770
-14.4%
9
626
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$57,840
+0.1%
9
627
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,400
-5.6%
9†
628
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,940
-6.2%
9
629
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,960
-7.8%
9
630
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$55,120
-13.0%
9
631
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,240
-21.1%
8
632
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$48,560
+0.6%
8
633
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,350
-3.3%
8
634
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,400
-16.1%
8
635
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,830
-5.5%
8
636
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$48,690
-7.1%
8
637
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$51,580
-0.1%
8
638
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,580
-2.5%
8
639
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,050
-13.2%
8
640
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,790
-1.6%
8
641
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$28,780
+1.2%
8
642
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,450
-1.8%
8
643
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,230
+0.2%
8
644
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$47,750
-17.2%
8
645
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,410
-8.7%
8
646
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$53,350
-1.2%
8
647
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,040
-2.3%
8
648
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$53,400
-2.5%
8
649
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$35,360
-3.3%
8
650
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,410
-14.6%
8
651
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,070
-11.6%
8
652
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,050
-2.9%
8
653
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,150
-24.4%
8
654
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$47,690
-0.9%
8
655
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,370
-8.3%
8
656
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,150
-4.9%
8
657
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,400
-0.9%
8
658
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,020
-13.6%
8
659
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,440
-0.6%
8
660
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,130
-15.9%
8
661
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,290
-0.7%
8
662
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$40,370
-10.8%
8
663
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,240
-7.8%
8
664
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,030
-4.8%
8
665
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,100
-12.8%
7
666
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,170
-4.7%
7
667
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,000
+0.6%
7
668
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,260
-2.3%
7
669
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,640
-19.6%
7
670
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$36,550
-1.0%
7
671
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,060
-1.5%
7
672
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,540
-36.1%
7
673
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,880
-4.7%
7
674
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,130
-25.9%
7
675
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,030
-4.4%
7†
676
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,360
-8.3%
7
677
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$47,790
-21.2%
7
678
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,170
-25.9%
7
679
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,360
-1.4%
7
680
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,000
-6.8%
7
681
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,350
-13.6%
7
682
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,010
-1.8%
7
683
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,610
-6.7%
7
684
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,250
-6.1%
7
685
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,070
-13.6%
7†
686
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,780
-1.7%
7
687
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,100
-9.5%
7
688
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,480
-2.6%
7
689
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,150
-0.7%
7
690
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,590
-27.5%
7
691
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,150
+0.3%
7
692
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,610
-11.2%
7
693
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$46,010
-12.4%
7
694
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,000
-3.8%
7
695
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,270
-6.3%
7
696
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$43,300
-4.5%
7
697
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,710
-2.3%
7
698
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,180
-3.3%
7
699
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$43,630
-0.6%
6
700
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,730
-6.6%
6
701
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,470
-0.2%
6
702
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$40,630
-5.5%
6
703
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,980
-1.1%
6
704
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,030
-26.3%
6
705
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,890
-15.2%
6
706
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$32,970
-5.0%
6
707
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$39,550
-3.4%
6
708
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$38,220
-0.1%
6
709
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$28,130
-5.6%
6
710
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,080
-2.2%
6
711
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,630
-11.7%
6
712
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,640
-2.7%
6
713
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,010
-5.9%
6
714
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,660
-0.1%
6
715
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$39,010
-18.1%
6
716
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$33,260
-22.1%
6
717
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,450
-1.3%
6
718
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$37,020
-6.4%
6
719
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,970
-3.7%
6
720
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,430
-5.0%
6
721
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,420
-4.7%
6
722
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$35,500
-13.5%
5
723
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,290
-9.4%
5
724
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
$36,560
-1.1%
5
725
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$33,250
-5.4%
5
726
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,200
-1.6%
5
727
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,930
-10.1%
5
Live jobs in Wisconsin
Growth and openings are national (BLS EP 2024–34) — state-level projections are not in this data pull, so the same national figure is used for every place and we say so rather than guess.
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