Best jobs with no experience

Occupations you can enter with no prior work experience in a related job, ranked on pay, growth and opportunity.

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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
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN PAY
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$35,800
+17.0%
4.3M
765,800
100
02
Pediatric Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1243
$559,030
+1.5%
1,190
0
99
03
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$496,010
+4.1%
17,290
600
92
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$132,300
+40.1%
323,040
29,500
86
05
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$64,120
+49.9%
9,980
2,300
84
06
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$31,200
+6.1%
3.9M
904,300
82
07
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$414,010
+3.9%
25,140
600
78
08
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$420,860
+2.7%
26,770
800
77
09
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$120,230
+33.5%
262,440
23,400
73
10
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$391,490
+3.2%
38,760
1,300
73
11
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$53,140
+42.1%
31,350
4,100
71
12
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$135,980
+15.8%
1.7M
115,200
69
13
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$358,550
+4.1%
14,100
400
68
14
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$97,550
+4.9%
3.4M
189,100
67
15
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1022
$352,220
+4.1%
4,910
200
67
16
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
$328,730
+6.4%
11,370
400
66
17
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$35,410
-0.5%
3.9M
555,800
65
18
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$37,330
+8.5%
2.8M
472,300
63
19
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$335,550
+2.7%
32,880
1,000
63
20
Prosthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1024
$311,180
+4.5%
870
0
61
21
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$312,400
+4.2%
11,110
400
60
22
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$300,080
+4.3%
8,950
300
58
23
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$281,870
+6.1%
27,980
900
58
24
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
$289,140
+4.4%
6,210
200
57
25
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$135,880
+20.4%
162,150
12,000
55
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN PAY
Growth
Score
26
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$32,880
-9.9%
55
27
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$130,000
+21.8%
55
28
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$236,590
+8.6%
54
29
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$265,930
+2.5%
54
30
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree
$140,300
+19.7%
54
31
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$292,910
+1.2%
53
32
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$40,240
+1.5%
53
33
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$248,560
+5.4%
51
34
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$256,560
+3.3%
50
35
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$88,940
+21.5%
48
36
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$244,180
+2.7%
48
37
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,770
-5.5%
46
38
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$68,380
+22.0%
46
39
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,640
+4.0%
46
40
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$94,160
+18.5%
44
41
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$35,230
-0.7%
44
42
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$36,840
+2.0%
44
43
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,010
-6.7%
43
44
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$159,670
+4.1%
43
45
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists · Master's degree
$193,950
+6.3%
43
46
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$82,320
+16.7%
42
47
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$59,350
+16.8%
42
48
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$72,300
+19.2%
41
49
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$97,870
+15.0%
41
50
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$83,680
+4.6%
41
51
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,520
+16.1%
41
52
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$102,320
+5.6%
40
53
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$161,740
+7.3%
40
54
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$100,330
+13.8%
40
55
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$134,040
+11.1%
40
56
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
$224,990
+0.3%
40
57
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$87,220
+16.2%
39
58
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,440
+11.0%
39
59
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,690
+12.5%
38
60
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,160
+18.4%
38
61
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,990
+8.7%
38
62
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$210,040
+0.8%
38
63
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$116,580
+8.2%
38
64
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,570
+19.8%
38
65
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$105,850
+8.7%
38
66
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,100
+9.6%
38
67
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$170,950
+4.1%
37
68
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,760
+10.9%
37
69
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$96,590
+13.0%
37
70
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$172,250
+4.0%
36
71
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$136,570
+8.0%
36
72
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,760
+6.7%
36
73
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$105,070
+9.6%
36
74
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$90,150
+12.5%
36
75
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,590
+3.8%
36
76
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,190
+9.5%
36
77
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$140,910
+4.6%
35
78
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,110
+9.1%
35
79
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$104,300
+10.0%
35
80
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,580
+11.2%
35
81
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$75,940
+6.2%
35
82
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$47,120
+7.3%
35
83
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,450
+15.4%
34
84
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,990
+3.1%
34
85
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$120,630
+7.2%
34
86
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,050
+3.0%
34
87
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$68,020
+14.7%
34
88
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$82,280
+12.1%
34
89
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$81,110
+13.3%
34
90
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$134,960
+6.1%
33
91
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,540
-1.6%
33
92
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$130,220
+6.2%
33
93
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,410
+8.7%
33
94
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,860
+7.3%
33
95
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,260
+2.3%
32
96
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$72,060
+12.8%
31
97
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,270
+8.1%
31
98
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,160
+11.9%
31
99
Statisticians · Master's degree
$105,650
+8.5%
31
100
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$127,410
+5.8%
31
101
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$100,040
+9.3%
31
102
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$66,940
+12.6%
31
103
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$102,740
+5.7%
31
104
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$68,120
+12.8%
31
105
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$147,470
+3.5%
31
106
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$117,330
+6.5%
31
107
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$77,930
+11.5%
31
108
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$95,780
+9.5%
31
109
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$160,300
+1.8%
31
110
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$61,660
+12.9%
30
111
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$124,900
+5.5%
30
112
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$98,100
+7.0%
30
113
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,080
+0.3%
30
114
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$104,000
+7.0%
30
115
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,840
+5.0%
30
116
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$123,220
+5.1%
30
117
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$63,970
-2.0%
29
118
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$77,710
+5.8%
29
119
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$50,670
-5.8%
29
120
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,360
+12.1%
29
121
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance · Postsecondary nondegree award
$97,150
+8.1%
29
122
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$112,860
+5.7%
28
123
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,200
+9.5%
28
124
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,010
+8.1%
28
125
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
$112,230
+5.8%
28
126
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$92,650
+7.5%
28
127
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,320
+6.6%
28
128
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,650
-0.1%
28
129
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$148,080
+1.2%
28
130
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$50,860
+12.6%
28
131
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$117,790
+4.9%
28
132
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$62,520
+11.1%
27
133
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$144,910
+1.3%
27
134
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,930
+4.2%
27
135
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$39,150
+3.6%
27
136
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$36,780
-1.5%
27
137
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$109,370
+5.2%
27
138
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,070
+10.4%
27
139
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,210
+3.1%
27
140
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$109,910
+5.0%
27
141
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$115,160
+4.4%
27
142
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,720
+11.4%
27
143
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,080
+5.7%
27
144
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,580
+4.5%
27
145
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$34,340
+5.9%
27
146
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,280
+8.2%
26
147
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$60,280
+9.7%
26
148
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$122,930
+2.1%
26
149
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,550
+11.0%
26
150
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,850
+11.3%
26
151
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$82,890
+8.1%
26
152
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$72,040
-1.6%
26
153
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,000
+11.5%
26
154
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,620
+7.3%
26
155
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,020
+0.4%
26
156
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$110,840
+4.3%
26
157
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$125,040
+2.6%
26
158
Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,590
+5.9%
26
159
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$67,880
+7.7%
26
160
Astronomers · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,820
+2.2%
26
161
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,770
+8.8%
26
162
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,430
+10.9%
25
163
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,990
+8.5%
25
164
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$88,720
+6.5%
25
165
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,980
+5.3%
25
166
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$78,660
+3.3%
25
167
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$104,920
+1.9%
25
168
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$55,690
+10.1%
25
169
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$107,110
+3.9%
25
170
Political Scientists · Master's degree
$142,080
-3.1%
25
171
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$123,920
+2.1%
25
172
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,620
+4.2%
25
173
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$42,100
+11.1%
25
174
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$99,280
+3.9%
24
175
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$59,460
+9.5%
24
176
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$91,240
+4.9%
24
177
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,800
+4.5%
24
178
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,700
+10.0%
24
179
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$56,460
+9.5%
24
180
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$80,730
+3.0%
24
181
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,750
+4.8%
24
182
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,750
+6.4%
24
183
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$33,980
+6.3%
24
184
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,400
+2.6%
24
185
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$63,520
+8.6%
24
186
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$84,890
+6.1%
24
187
Sociologists · Master's degree
$106,030
+3.6%
24
188
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$81,390
+6.4%
24
189
Economists · Master's degree
$124,720
+1.2%
24
190
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,930
+6.4%
24
191
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,560
+8.5%
24
192
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,070
+6.4%
23
193
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,420
+4.0%
23
194
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$133,970
-1.1%
23
195
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,380
+9.1%
23
196
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$115,210
+2.0%
23
197
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,700
+4.1%
23
198
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$76,040
+6.8%
23
199
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$80,110
+4.3%
23
200
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,280
+3.7%
23
201
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,260
+8.5%
23
202
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$101,920
+3.2%
23
203
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$122,570
+0.6%
22
204
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$76,400
+5.5%
22
205
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,510
+5.8%
22
206
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$101,370
+3.0%
22
207
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,850
+3.6%
22
208
Mathematicians · Master's degree
$126,710
-0.7%
22
209
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$82,220
+4.4%
22
210
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,170
+2.6%
22
211
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,140
+7.1%
22
212
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,590
+3.3%
22
213
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$78,850
+5.4%
22
214
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$93,750
+3.7%
22
215
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$35,510
+0.4%
22
216
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,870
+4.0%
22
217
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$87,990
+4.1%
21
218
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$47,320
+6.4%
21
219
Curators · Master's degree
$63,420
+7.0%
21
220
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$122,890
-15.3%
21
221
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,150
+8.7%
21
222
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,650
+2.7%
21
223
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$105,310
+1.9%
21
224
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,310
+2.5%
21
225
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$99,130
-4.2%
21
226
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$64,330
+3.5%
21
227
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$89,320
+3.4%
21
228
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,980
+2.9%
21
229
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$59,550
+3.4%
21
230
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$68,940
+5.8%
20
231
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$46,420
+1.1%
20
232
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$102,030
+1.6%
20
233
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$72,550
+4.3%
20
234
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,100
+3.1%
20
235
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,010
0.0%
20
236
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,200
+8.2%
20
237
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$75,440
+4.4%
20
238
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,070
+2.0%
20
239
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,320
-3.4%
20
240
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,880
+7.6%
20
241
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$55,440
+5.9%
20
242
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,230
+3.0%
20
243
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,380
+3.4%
20
244
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,490
+4.0%
20
245
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,290
+6.9%
20
246
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$37,290
+6.7%
20
247
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$61,860
-3.7%
20
248
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,280
+3.4%
20
249
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,790
+5.6%
20
250
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,870
+2.0%
20
251
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$66,710
+5.5%
20
252
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,340
+3.6%
20
253
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$38,140
+4.1%
20
254
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$98,920
+1.2%
20
255
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$83,910
+3.2%
20
256
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$93,250
+2.2%
20
257
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$61,160
+4.8%
20
258
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,220
+4.5%
20
259
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$106,220
+0.7%
20
260
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$76,910
+3.6%
19
261
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,120
+8.1%
19
262
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,800
+5.1%
19
263
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$75,420
+4.0%
19
264
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,650
+4.5%
19
265
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$64,370
-2.0%
19
266
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$79,870
+3.5%
19
267
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
$110,240
-7.7%
19
268
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$41,730
+7.7%
19
269
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,550
+6.0%
19
270
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$71,900
+3.9%
19
271
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$104,620
-0.7%
19
272
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,600
+6.6%
19
273
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,300
+4.3%
19
274
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,260
-7.7%
19
275
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$66,150
+4.1%
19
276
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,050
+4.3%
19
277
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$67,820
+4.7%
19
278
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,330
+6.7%
19
279
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,100
+1.7%
19
280
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,760
+7.0%
19
281
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,290
+5.2%
19
282
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,460
+1.7%
19
283
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,730
-3.2%
19
284
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,070
+4.5%
19
285
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$100,390
-6.0%
19
286
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$95,990
+0.7%
18
287
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,750
+2.2%
18
288
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,020
+2.4%
18
289
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,340
+3.0%
18
290
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$37,160
+5.6%
18
291
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$99,070
+0.7%
18
292
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,850
+4.6%
18
293
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,780
+4.4%
18
294
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,770
+2.4%
18
295
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,870
+3.4%
18
296
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,640
+1.8%
18
297
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$67,960
+3.8%
18
298
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,230
+5.6%
18
299
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$56,730
+4.6%
18
300
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,040
-11.2%
18
301
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,310
+3.0%
18
302
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$101,110
-1.7%
18
303
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$73,010
+3.4%
18
304
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$91,640
+1.0%
18
305
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,560
+4.1%
18
306
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,940
+2.3%
18
307
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,290
+2.1%
18
308
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$70,770
+3.7%
18
309
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,330
+7.2%
18
310
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$32,150
+3.4%
18
311
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$62,930
+1.7%
18
312
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$76,220
+1.8%
18
313
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,000
-5.1%
18
314
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$102,040
-3.1%
18
315
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$35,830
+3.9%
18
316
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
+6.4%
18
317
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$61,990
+4.4%
18
318
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$41,300
+3.2%
18
319
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,170
+6.2%
18
320
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,470
+5.1%
18
321
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$58,930
+4.2%
17
322
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,400
+5.9%
17
323
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$78,620
+1.7%
17
324
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$49,400
+3.8%
17
325
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$67,190
+3.2%
17
326
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,340
+4.7%
17
327
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,620
+2.2%
17
328
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$80,960
+2.0%
17
329
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,710
-2.8%
17
330
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,920
+4.5%
17
331
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$33,580
+5.8%
17
332
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,970
+4.6%
17
333
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,790
+3.6%
17
334
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$41,670
+1.6%
17
335
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,580
+2.1%
17
336
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,270
+2.4%
17
337
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,570
0.0%
17
338
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$62,280
+3.5%
17
339
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,890
+5.4%
17
340
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,620
+2.7%
17
341
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,570
+2.3%
17
342
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$51,440
+5.4%
17
343
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$35,840
+6.4%
17
344
Archivists · Master's degree
$64,550
+3.8%
17
345
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,830
+3.1%
17
346
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,040
+3.3%
17
347
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$96,600
-0.1%
17
348
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,240
+4.5%
17
349
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$38,300
+5.5%
17
350
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
$52,140
+5.3%
17
351
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$62,960
+2.1%
17
352
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,390
+3.7%
17
353
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,890
+0.2%
17
354
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$78,740
-4.2%
17
355
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$58,870
+4.3%
17
356
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,990
+5.9%
17
357
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$78,350
+1.5%
17
358
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$75,240
+2.3%
17
359
Historians · Master's degree
$76,750
+2.2%
17
360
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,250
+4.9%
17
361
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$66,270
+2.6%
17
362
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,710
+5.7%
16
363
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,590
+2.0%
16
364
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,580
+5.3%
16
365
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,130
+4.8%
16
366
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$37,450
+2.0%
16
367
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$57,660
+4.1%
16
368
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,980
-2.9%
16
369
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,850
+4.2%
16
370
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$68,270
+1.7%
16
371
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,120
+3.2%
16
372
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$57,510
+3.5%
16
373
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,530
+2.8%
16
374
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$44,160
+5.7%
16
375
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,180
+6.0%
16
376
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$55,090
+4.0%
16
377
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,300
+6.4%
16
378
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$76,780
+1.6%
16
379
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,100
+3.3%
16
380
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,800
+2.4%
16
381
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,640
+3.2%
16
382
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$61,960
+3.3%
16
383
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,090
+3.7%
16
384
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,040
+3.5%
16
385
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,000
+1.1%
16
386
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$78,190
+0.6%
16
387
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,710
+5.7%
16
388
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,650
-1.8%
16
389
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,070
+3.7%
16
390
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$81,370
-2.6%
16
391
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,680
+5.3%
16
392
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,080
+3.3%
16
393
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,360
+3.9%
15
394
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,820
-8.8%
15
395
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,340
+1.3%
15
396
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$72,990
+1.7%
15
397
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$47,980
+4.6%
15
398
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,580
+1.1%
15
399
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,700
+3.0%
15
400
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,940
-7.8%
15
401
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$83,510
-4.4%
15
402
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,950
+2.1%
15
403
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,280
+3.7%
15
404
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,260
+0.7%
15
405
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$57,020
+1.8%
15
406
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,260
+3.0%
15
407
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$76,400
+1.2%
15
408
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,630
+4.3%
15
409
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,430
+3.5%
15
410
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,360
+4.9%
15
411
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,360
+3.0%
15
412
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,920
+2.5%
15
413
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$74,990
+1.2%
15
414
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$38,630
+3.1%
15
415
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$74,260
-1.6%
15
416
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,990
+2.0%
15
417
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,120
+1.7%
15
418
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,450
+5.1%
15
419
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$48,740
+4.4%
15
420
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,690
+5.5%
15
421
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,820
-0.2%
15
422
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$30,890
-13.5%
15
423
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,920
+0.2%
15
424
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,990
+5.1%
15
425
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$60,550
-3.5%
15
426
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,070
+1.6%
15
427
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,770
+2.6%
15
428
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$49,120
+3.8%
15
429
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$65,120
-1.8%
15
430
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$73,900
+1.1%
15
431
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,230
+2.4%
15
432
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,280
-5.4%
15
433
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,340
+3.2%
14
434
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,880
+4.2%
14
435
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$43,780
+4.5%
14
436
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,960
+3.3%
14
437
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$42,910
+3.1%
14
438
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,760
0.0%
14
439
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$55,010
+3.1%
14
440
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$64,950
+2.0%
14
441
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,240
+3.8%
14
442
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$52,230
+3.3%
14
443
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,330
-3.1%
14
444
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,750
0.0%
14
445
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$42,670
+4.4%
14
446
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,910
+3.5%
14
447
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,500
-0.4%
14
448
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,350
-0.2%
14
449
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,340
+3.8%
14
450
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,890
+1.6%
14
451
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,390
+3.2%
14
452
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,030
+3.7%
14
453
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$41,800
+4.3%
14
454
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$32,600
+5.5%
14
455
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,720
+4.7%
14
456
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,120
-6.1%
14
457
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,650
+2.0%
14
458
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,660
+3.9%
14
459
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,630
+3.6%
14
460
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$34,810
+0.2%
14
461
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,240
-8.2%
14
462
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,090
-0.8%
14
463
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$60,170
+1.7%
14
464
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$64,830
+1.4%
14
465
Roof Bolters, Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,540
-34.2%
14
466
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,650
+3.8%
14
467
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$71,240
+0.8%
14
468
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,390
+2.3%
14
469
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$76,870
-5.6%
14
470
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,840
+1.0%
14
471
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,390
+2.8%
14
472
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,320
-1.3%
13
473
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,260
+2.9%
13
474
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,510
0.0%
13
475
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$38,100
+3.6%
13
476
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,410
-2.4%
13
477
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,470
+1.6%
13
478
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,720
+0.6%
13
479
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$60,810
+1.0%
13
480
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$66,140
-0.1%
13
481
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,170
-11.1%
13
482
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$31,200
-1.5%
13
483
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$72,110
-1.2%
13
484
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,680
+2.5%
13
485
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,990
+2.6%
13
486
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,890
-4.2%
13
487
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,530
+3.6%
13
488
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
$74,500
-22.3%
13
489
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,210
+4.1%
13
490
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,210
+1.0%
13
491
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$71,550
-6.5%
13
492
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$74,060
-6.0%
13
493
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,040
+3.0%
13
494
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,130
-1.7%
13
495
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$66,810
-1.9%
13
496
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,420
-0.3%
13
497
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$51,520
+2.3%
13
498
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,160
+2.2%
13
499
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$50,890
+1.5%
13
500
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$50,440
+2.6%
13
501
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,540
+2.5%
13
502
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,820
-6.4%
13
503
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,150
+3.0%
13
504
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,880
+2.5%
12
505
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,680
-1.6%
12
506
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,650
+3.3%
12
507
Animal Breeders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,130
+2.4%
12
508
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$46,960
+2.5%
12
509
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,920
+1.2%
12
510
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,770
-6.0%
12
511
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,290
+3.3%
12
512
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$70,130
-6.1%
12
513
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,260
-16.7%
12
514
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$68,270
+0.1%
12
515
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$69,460
-5.2%
12
516
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$58,780
+1.3%
12
517
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,020
-6.5%
12
518
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$49,690
+0.9%
12
519
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,010
+1.4%
12
520
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,030
-12.9%
12
521
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,700
0.0%
12
522
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$68,060
-4.6%
12
523
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,570
-5.8%
12
524
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,750
-9.5%
12
525
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,830
+1.4%
12
526
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,050
-10.8%
12
527
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,860
+2.4%
12
528
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,380
-14.5%
12
529
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$61,810
+0.6%
12
530
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,130
-3.5%
12
531
Watch and Clock Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,230
-1.1%
12
532
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
+2.0%
12
533
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,630
+2.3%
12
534
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,250
+0.7%
12
535
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$62,370
-1.8%
12
536
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$53,350
+1.5%
12
537
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$44,040
+2.5%
12
538
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,470
-8.4%
12
539
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,340
-0.9%
12
540
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$46,850
+1.4%
12
541
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,230
-3.7%
11
542
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,110
+0.5%
11
543
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$43,350
+0.6%
11
544
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,850
-2.8%
11
545
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$62,200
-3.9%
11
546
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,660
+1.8%
11
547
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,790
-2.1%
11
548
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$63,520
-6.9%
11
549
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,680
+3.1%
11
550
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$61,540
-13.7%
11
551
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$40,130
+2.2%
11
552
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,870
-5.4%
11
553
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$46,080
+2.1%
11
554
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$35,660
-3.3%
11
555
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$49,940
+1.5%
11
556
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,690
-10.7%
11
557
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,640
+3.6%
11
558
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,340
-18.2%
11
559
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,600
+0.3%
11
560
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,750
-10.2%
11
561
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,240
+2.8%
11
562
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,020
-2.3%
11
563
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,720
+1.2%
11
564
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,620
-17.5%
11
565
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,950
+2.3%
11
566
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,450
+1.0%
11
567
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,670
-7.8%
11
568
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,290
-16.9%
11
569
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$37,640
+2.5%
11
570
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,570
-2.8%
11
571
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,500
-0.2%
11
572
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$60,220
-2.5%
11
573
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,160
+2.5%
11
574
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$40,470
+2.3%
10
575
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,460
+2.3%
10
576
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$40,140
+1.0%
10
577
Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,640
+1.2%
10
578
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,330
-12.1%
10
579
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,850
+2.3%
10
580
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,030
-10.5%
10
581
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,420
+1.4%
10
582
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,000
-24.4%
10
583
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,390
-3.0%
10
584
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,600
-2.2%
10
585
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,920
-11.6%
10
586
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,700
-3.3%
10
587
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$50,610
-7.1%
10
588
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,270
-6.3%
10
589
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,780
-8.1%
10
590
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,180
-0.5%
10
591
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$54,560
-3.2%
10
592
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
$56,450
-1.1%
10
593
Model Makers, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,550
-4.5%
10
594
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,350
-3.8%
10
595
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$55,490
-1.2%
10
596
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,990
-6.8%
10
597
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,710
-21.1%
10
598
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,610
-4.3%
10
599
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,430
-2.3%
10
600
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,460
+1.0%
10
601
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$32,910
+1.2%
10
602
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$55,290
-12.4%
10
603
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,330
-16.3%
10
604
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,580
-8.7%
10
605
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,540
-5.5%
9
606
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$41,600
+1.4%
9
607
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,800
-14.4%
9
608
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,070
-8.9%
9
609
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$47,810
-0.9%
9
610
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$45,280
+0.6%
9
611
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,680
-1.6%
9
612
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,720
-15.1%
9
613
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,320
-8.3%
9
614
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,610
-4.7%
9
615
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,100
-7.3%
9
616
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$46,170
-17.2%
9
617
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,810
-4.7%
9
618
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,140
-8.3%
9
619
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,620
-13.6%
9
620
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,280
-36.1%
9
621
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,740
-1.4%
9
622
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,550
-12.0%
9
623
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$51,120
-0.6%
9
624
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$44,810
+0.6%
9
625
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$49,000
-4.1%
9
626
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$50,340
-9.6%
9
627
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,340
-25.9%
9
628
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,580
-6.8%
9
629
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,080
-6.2%
9
630
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,840
-4.7%
9
631
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$50,330
-2.5%
9
632
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,690
-14.6%
9
633
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,380
-4.8%
9
634
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,540
-2.5%
9
635
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,060
-7.8%
9
636
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,920
-9.0%
9
637
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,670
-13.2%
9
638
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,570
-2.3%
9
639
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,750
-12.8%
9
640
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,450
-2.9%
9
641
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,030
-18.9%
9
642
Patternmakers, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,630
-5.0%
9
643
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,150
-12.0%
9
644
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,670
+0.2%
9
645
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,600
-15.9%
9
646
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,080
-19.6%
9
647
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,590
+0.6%
9
648
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,220
-6.3%
9
649
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,110
-25.9%
9
650
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$47,340
-5.5%
9
651
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,420
-13.6%
9
652
Models · No formal educational credential
$48,470
-0.5%
8
653
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$47,550
-10.5%
8
654
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,380
-1.8%
8
655
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,730
-1.7%
8
656
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$35,880
-5.6%
8
657
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,910
-0.4%
8
658
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,340
-1.8%
8
659
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,350
-1.1%
8
660
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,730
-1.5%
8
661
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,950
-9.5%
8
662
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,800
-5.6%
8
663
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,330
-0.7%
8
664
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,960
-13.6%
8
665
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,770
-0.6%
8
666
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,540
-3.3%
8
667
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$39,320
-0.1%
8
668
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$36,670
-10.8%
8
669
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,530
-4.4%
8
670
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,290
-16.1%
8
671
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$41,220
-13.0%
8
672
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,670
-1.0%
8
673
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,910
-6.7%
8
674
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,680
-4.7%
8
675
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$42,420
-3.4%
8
676
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,410
-4.9%
8
677
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,310
-0.7%
8
678
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,280
-6.6%
8
679
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,780
-2.3%
8
680
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$36,670
-5.0%
8
681
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$42,660
-21.2%
8
682
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$41,640
-4.5%
8
683
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,960
-15.2%
7
684
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,100
-2.7%
7
685
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,740
-27.5%
7
686
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
$41,380
-10.0%
7
687
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,320
-0.6%
7
688
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,630
-26.3%
7
689
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,680
-0.1%
7
690
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,610
-2.6%
7
691
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,360
-5.9%
7
692
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,530
-11.2%
7
693
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,670
-9.0%
7
694
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$35,450
-22.1%
7
695
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,080
-1.6%
7
696
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,760
-11.7%
7
697
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,580
-5.0%
7
698
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,180
-10.1%
7
699
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,020
-18.1%
7
700
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
$38,270
-3.7%
7
701
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,800
-3.8%
7
702
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,280
-9.4%
7
703
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$36,220
-6.4%
7
704
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$35,730
-5.4%
7
705
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,310
-0.6%
7
706
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$35,060
-13.5%
6
707
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,480
-7.0%
6
708
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,450
-1.3%
6
709
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,650
-3.7%
6
710
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,980
-6.1%
6
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