Best jobs in California

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

Search live jobs in California How we score
Wages here are local to California (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 California pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$400,150 vs $300,080 · +33.3%
$34,320 vs $35,800 · -4.1%
$168,520 vs $132,300 · +27.4%
$353,500 vs $281,870 · +25.4%
$357,080 vs $248,560 · +43.7%
$353,900 vs $232,140 · +52.5%
−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
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$400,150
+4.3%
820
300
100
02
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$34,320
+17.0%
970,150
765,800
99
03
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$168,520
+40.1%
25,120
29,500
98
04
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$353,500
+6.1%
5,420
900
92
05
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$357,080
+5.4%
1,090
300
91
06
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 53-2011
$353,900
+3.9%
10,670
11,700
89
07
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$77,910
+49.9%
400
2,300
89
08
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$141,590
+33.5%
39,310
23,400
83
09
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$253,430
+4.1%
—
400
82†
10
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$292,410
+8.6%
2,230
2,700
81
11
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$174,410
+15.8%
284,390
115,200
80
12
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
$252,010
+2.7%
—
3,300
79†
13
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$218,290
+15.2%
94,720
55,600
79
14
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$313,890
+3.3%
6,370
2,100
79
15
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$60,600
+42.1%
6,830
4,100
74
16
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$138,570
+28.5%
15,570
16,000
74
17
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$301,240
+1.2%
1,610
600
72
18
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$141,480
+23.2%
75,090
62,100
71
19
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$281,590
+2.5%
25,530
9,600
71
20
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$180,770
+14.8%
93,310
74,600
70
21
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$165,650
+20.4%
13,600
12,000
69
22
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$270,560
+2.7%
690
800
67
23
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
$159,100
+19.7%
8,440
3,200
66
24
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
$165,110
+17.3%
17,350
27,400
65
25
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$42,280
+6.1%
449,840
904,300
64
Showing top 25 of 793 scored occupations — show all 793show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$203,840
+11.1%
64
27
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$130,510
+21.8%
62
28
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
$140,270
+4.9%
61
29
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$218,600
+4.3%
60
30
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$193,620
+6.6%
58
31
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,390
+4.4%
58
32
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$195,080
+4.1%
57
33
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$210,280
+3.8%
57
34
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$210,230
+3.7%
55
35
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$158,870
+11.9%
55
36
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$102,100
+21.5%
55
37
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$174,560
+4.5%
55
38
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$185,180
+7.3%
55
39
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$207,490
+4.0%
55
40
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
$230,730
+0.3%
55
41
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$170,160
+8.7%
53
42
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$163,920
+9.6%
53
43
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$214,140
+0.8%
52
44
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$83,110
+22.0%
52
45
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$106,000
+18.5%
51
46
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$118,970
+15.0%
50
47
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$201,300
+1.8%
50
48
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$186,300
+4.2%
50
49
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$124,510
+13.8%
50
50
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$185,610
+4.1%
49
51
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$42,870
+8.5%
49
52
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$128,530
+13.0%
49
53
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$110,760
+16.2%
49
54
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$170,080
+5.0%
49
55
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$177,030
+4.9%
49
56
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$180,500
+4.0%
48
57
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$134,440
+8.2%
48
58
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$92,890
+16.7%
48
59
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$160,520
+6.2%
48
60
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$164,610
+4.6%
47
61
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$167,980
+5.0%
47
62
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$124,600
+11.0%
47
63
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$81,770
+19.2%
47
64
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$165,590
+5.1%
46
65
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$133,160
+8.7%
46
66
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$130,330
+9.6%
46
67
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$157,620
+6.1%
46
68
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$124,190
+10.9%
46
69
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$136,990
+8.7%
46
70
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$128,740
+10.0%
46
71
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$127,720
+8.7%
46
72
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$165,950
+4.1%
46
73
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$131,990
+3.9%
46†
74
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$130,900
+9.1%
46
75
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$137,650
+9.3%
45
76
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$144,040
+7.2%
45
77
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$44,880
+14.9%
45
78
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$101,460
+8.8%
45
79
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$156,260
+5.8%
45
80
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$134,910
+4.7%
45
81
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,060
+18.4%
45
82
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance · Postsecondary nondegree award
$140,870
+8.1%
45
83
Statisticians · Master's degree
$135,960
+8.5%
44
84
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$137,280
+8.1%
44
85
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$120,910
+5.6%
44
86
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$116,000
+11.2%
44
87
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$136,300
+8.0%
44
88
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$163,960
+2.9%
43
89
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,370
+14.6%
43
90
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,960
+16.8%
43
91
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$136,110
+7.0%
43
92
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$157,540
+4.3%
43
93
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$102,840
+12.5%
43
94
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$104,820
+12.1%
43
95
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,400
+16.1%
43
96
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$59,250
+16.8%
43
97
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$162,380
+3.0%
42
98
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$159,830
+3.1%
42
99
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$90,750
+14.7%
42
100
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$102,100
+12.8%
42
101
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$166,450
+1.9%
42
102
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$38,440
-0.5%
42
103
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,490
+19.8%
41
104
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$139,580
+5.8%
41
105
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$97,050
+4.6%
41
106
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,150
+7.3%
41
107
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$139,160
+5.5%
41
108
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,140
+20.0%
41
109
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$124,930
+7.0%
41
110
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$172,400
-1.1%
41
111
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$114,910
+9.5%
40
112
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$91,820
+13.3%
40
113
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$141,180
+5.0%
40
114
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$129,040
+6.6%
40
115
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$129,110
+6.5%
40
116
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$44,710
+1.5%
40
117
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$94,700
+6.7%
40
118
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$123,780
+6.1%
40
119
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$159,950
-1.5%
40
120
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$166,730
+0.2%
40
121
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$167,230
-2.2%
39
122
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$160,080
+1.2%
39
123
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$124,000
+7.1%
39
124
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$129,790
+4.9%
39
125
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$137,780
+4.2%
39
126
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$119,570
+7.5%
39
127
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$122,500
+5.0%
39
128
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$37,100
-9.9%
39
129
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$146,040
+3.3%
39
130
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,470
+5.7%
39
131
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$128,470
+5.7%
38
132
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$135,870
+4.2%
38
133
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$158,130
+0.7%
38
134
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$140,380
+3.5%
38
135
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,660
+12.5%
38
136
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,210
+5.3%
38
137
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$128,310
+5.2%
38
138
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,090
+12.8%
38
139
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$131,540
+4.4%
37
140
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,160
+9.5%
37
141
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$118,880
+3.1%
37
142
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$109,110
+5.7%
36
143
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$75,790
+10.8%
36
144
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$121,520
+5.5%
36
145
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$130,410
+3.9%
36
146
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$139,420
+2.5%
36
147
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$97,680
+4.3%
36†
148
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,230
+4.0%
36
149
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$121,260
+4.3%
36
150
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$101,540
+8.5%
36
151
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,680
+5.3%
36
152
Farm Labor Contractors · No formal educational credential
$85,710
+6.0%
36†
153
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$139,720
+2.0%
36
154
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$72,450
+12.9%
36
155
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$143,590
+1.3%
36
156
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
$98,110
+8.7%
36
157
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,760
+11.5%
36
158
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$83,500
+6.2%
35
159
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$67,300
+12.6%
35
160
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,620
+1.9%
35
161
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$127,630
+3.4%
35
162
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$130,850
+2.1%
35
163
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$137,360
+2.1%
35
164
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$87,570
+3.0%
35
165
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,230
+2.6%
35
166
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$135,000
+2.1%
35
167
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$119,690
+4.7%
35
168
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$129,910
+3.0%
35
169
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$99,000
+8.1%
35
170
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,890
+4.6%
35
171
Sociologists · Master's degree
$125,770
+3.6%
35
172
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$118,620
+3.8%
35
173
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,990
+11.9%
34
174
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,960
+2.2%
34
175
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$78,490
+11.1%
34
176
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,680
+2.3%
34
177
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
$110,700
+5.8%
34
178
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,850
+3.1%
34
179
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,370
+2.7%
34
180
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$124,220
+1.9%
34
181
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,970
+15.4%
34
182
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,460
-6.7%
34
183
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,920
+1.7%
34
184
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$125,640
+3.0%
34
185
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,170
+9.2%
34
186
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$79,000
+9.7%
34
187
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$127,780
+2.4%
33
188
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$92,480
+8.2%
33
189
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$130,540
+1.6%
33
190
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$99,650
-2.0%
33
191
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$102,780
+6.4%
33
192
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$89,660
+7.7%
33
193
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$127,680
+2.1%
33
194
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$125,460
+1.7%
33
195
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$41,090
+2.0%
33
196
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$125,550
+2.0%
32
197
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,240
+11.5%
32
198
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$137,570
-3.2%
32
199
Watch and Clock Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$110,050
-1.1%
32†
200
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$124,890
+2.0%
32
201
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,570
+10.4%
32
202
Astronomers · Doctoral or professional degree
$123,540
+2.2%
32
203
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$60,270
+7.3%
32
204
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$106,510
+4.4%
32
205
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$110,340
+4.3%
32
206
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$108,540
+3.9%
32
207
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$130,610
+0.6%
32
208
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,930
+4.1%
32
209
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$119,540
+2.2%
32
210
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$98,850
+5.5%
32
211
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$127,780
+0.7%
31
212
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$36,080
-0.7%
31
213
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$108,530
+4.1%
31
214
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$93,950
+6.5%
31
215
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,470
+9.5%
31
216
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$82,720
+5.8%
31
217
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$105,330
+4.4%
31
218
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,560
+8.1%
31
219
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$131,210
-2.8%
31
220
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,490
0.0%
31
221
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$109,610
+3.4%
31
222
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,920
+4.5%
31
223
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$83,210
+6.4%
31
224
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$130,220
-8.8%
31
225
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,340
+3.6%
31
226
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,980
+6.0%
31
227
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$97,860
+4.9%
31
228
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$124,920
+0.7%
30
229
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$101,370
-1.6%
30
230
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$96,980
+3.0%
30
231
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,560
+11.4%
30
232
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,050
+11.3%
30
233
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,660
+3.1%
30
234
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$124,840
-0.7%
30
235
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,260
+6.4%
30
236
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$79,550
+7.7%
30
237
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
$109,650
+3.0%
30
238
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$48,850
+12.6%
30
239
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$127,170
-0.2%
30
240
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,790
+7.3%
30
241
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,000
+3.8%
30
242
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$91,410
+5.3%
30
243
Economists · Master's degree
$119,410
+1.2%
30
244
Mathematicians · Master's degree
$126,710
-0.7%
30
245
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$106,500
+3.2%
30
246
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,290
+2.9%
30
247
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$111,850
+2.1%
30
248
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$102,830
+3.7%
29
249
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,700
+12.1%
29
250
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$91,930
+5.4%
29
251
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,370
+10.0%
29
252
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,590
-0.3%
29
253
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
$99,270
-7.7%
29†
254
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,560
-5.5%
29
255
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$113,530
+1.2%
29
256
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$85,030
+4.8%
29
257
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$103,640
+2.6%
29
258
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$99,230
+3.8%
29
259
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$122,110
-0.1%
29
260
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$84,820
+6.1%
29
261
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$58,880
+10.1%
29
262
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$100,770
+3.2%
28
263
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,790
+11.0%
28
264
Curators · Master's degree
$78,740
+7.0%
28
265
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,630
+2.7%
28
266
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,160
+3.6%
28
267
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,690
+1.8%
28
268
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$86,500
+3.5%
28
269
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$98,380
+3.5%
28
270
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,220
+2.4%
28
271
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$62,440
+9.5%
28
272
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$116,760
-6.0%
28
273
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$105,030
+2.3%
28
274
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$61,210
+9.5%
28
275
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,550
+5.8%
28
276
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,630
+9.1%
28
277
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$109,140
-1.3%
28
278
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,490
+0.3%
28
279
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,450
+5.9%
28†
280
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$98,170
+3.3%
28
281
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,750
+2.6%
28
282
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$118,150
-2.4%
28
283
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,620
+3.4%
28
284
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,840
+6.5%
28
285
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$99,650
+2.5%
28
286
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$75,530
+6.8%
27
287
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$116,020
-0.3%
27
288
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,500
+7.1%
27
289
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,520
+2.0%
27
290
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$106,900
+1.2%
27
291
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$79,730
+3.3%
27
292
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$85,120
+3.4%
27
293
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,030
+10.9%
27
294
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$113,060
-0.7%
27
295
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$62,840
+8.6%
27
296
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$107,120
+1.2%
27
297
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$88,490
+4.0%
27
298
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,830
+4.5%
27
299
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$114,460
-3.1%
27
300
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$110,090
+0.5%
27
301
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$86,100
+4.0%
27
302
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$88,900
+3.8%
27
303
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$106,440
-4.2%
27
304
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,360
+8.5%
27
305
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$100,540
+2.1%
27
306
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,030
+3.6%
27
307
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,690
+8.5%
27
308
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,490
+4.2%
27
309
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$99,410
+1.7%
26
310
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$79,040
+5.5%
26
311
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,120
+3.7%
26
312
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,000
+6.1%
26
313
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$103,050
+1.1%
26
314
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,310
+4.5%
26
315
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$97,010
+1.3%
26
316
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,980
+4.2%
26
317
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$86,480
+3.6%
26
318
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,600
+8.8%
26
319
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$98,950
-2.0%
26
320
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$104,000
+0.9%
26
321
Historians · Master's degree
$97,420
+2.2%
26
322
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,820
+0.7%
26
323
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,400
-1.6%
26
324
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,810
+7.1%
26
325
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,260
+1.3%
26
326
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$59,230
-5.8%
26
327
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$79,710
+4.3%
26
328
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$39,260
+11.1%
26
329
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$98,530
+1.6%
26
330
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,550
+3.7%
25
331
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$105,810
-0.1%
25
332
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,030
+5.9%
25
333
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$85,830
-1.2%
25†
334
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,010
+4.7%
25
335
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$97,660
+1.6%
25
336
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,370
-7.8%
25
337
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$82,370
+4.1%
25
338
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,090
+6.4%
25
339
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,110
+6.4%
25
340
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,000
-1.6%
25
341
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,630
+2.3%
25
342
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$99,520
+1.0%
25
343
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,110
+4.5%
25
344
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,230
+1.2%
25
345
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$45,560
+3.6%
25
346
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,590
+5.0%
25
347
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,110
+6.4%
25
348
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,210
-11.2%
25
349
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$71,120
+4.8%
25
350
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$98,030
+0.6%
25
351
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,730
+3.2%
25
352
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,290
-0.8%
25
353
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,650
+2.2%
25
354
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,370
+4.4%
25
355
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$63,600
+5.9%
25
356
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$101,060
-1.6%
25
357
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$76,520
+4.1%
25
358
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,240
+0.4%
25
359
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,260
+8.7%
24
360
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,250
-2.8%
24
361
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,120
+3.5%
24
362
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$97,170
-1.8%
24
363
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$89,790
+1.7%
24
364
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$80,810
+3.1%
24
365
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$101,530
-1.9%
24
366
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,450
+3.3%
24
367
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,130
+3.2%
24
368
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,690
+1.6%
24
369
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,390
+6.6%
24
370
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$102,030
-13.7%
24
371
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$78,350
+3.5%
24
372
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$80,230
+3.2%
24
373
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$65,200
+3.4%
24
374
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,220
+7.6%
24
375
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$46,490
-1.5%
24
376
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,110
+3.7%
24
377
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,840
+1.2%
24
378
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,150
-3.5%
24
379
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$79,810
+3.4%
24
380
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,980
-3.1%
24
381
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$36,220
+5.9%
24
382
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$60,300
+1.6%
24
383
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,860
-0.2%
24
384
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$36,010
+6.3%
24
385
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,030
+4.5%
24
386
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,130
+4.3%
24
387
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$100,090
-6.0%
24
388
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,110
+6.7%
23
389
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,230
+2.0%
23†
390
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$81,770
+1.7%
23
391
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$79,570
-3.7%
23
392
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,680
+3.4%
23
393
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$97,860
-4.4%
23
394
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,790
-5.1%
23
395
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,950
+3.4%
23
396
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,330
+6.0%
23
397
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$98,770
-2.5%
23
398
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,970
+8.2%
23
399
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$97,900
-1.7%
23
400
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,390
+5.2%
23
401
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,250
+6.0%
23
402
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,800
+3.6%
23
403
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,570
+3.0%
23
404
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$83,490
+2.1%
23
405
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$78,170
+3.0%
23
406
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,190
+4.9%
23†
407
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$65,880
+4.2%
23
408
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$95,320
-2.6%
23
409
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,000
+8.1%
23
410
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$47,660
+6.4%
23
411
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,220
-16.9%
23†
412
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$87,460
-0.1%
22
413
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,620
+6.3%
22
414
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,950
+2.4%
22
415
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$75,130
+2.1%
22
416
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,500
+2.3%
22
417
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$71,440
+3.5%
22
418
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$44,730
+6.7%
22
419
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,670
+1.7%
22
420
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$72,240
+3.7%
22
421
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$94,070
-4.6%
22
422
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$76,010
+1.7%
22
423
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
$62,790
+5.3%
22
424
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$68,600
+4.3%
22
425
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,450
+2.5%
22
426
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$61,550
+5.4%
22
427
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,030
+2.5%
22
428
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,040
+5.6%
22
429
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$63,610
+4.5%
22
430
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$93,090
-0.3%
22
431
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,590
+2.4%
22
432
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$79,190
+1.8%
22
433
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,000
+1.7%
22
434
Archivists · Master's degree
$70,530
+3.8%
22
435
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,540
+5.1%
22
436
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$86,090
+0.6%
22
437
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,960
-18.2%
22
438
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$59,020
+3.8%
22
439
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$85,460
-4.2%
22
440
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$77,390
+0.2%
22
441
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,060
+2.0%
22
442
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,530
+5.2%
22
443
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$80,480
+1.5%
22
444
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,110
+4.6%
21
445
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$58,770
+4.6%
21
446
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,870
-5.0%
21
447
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,070
+1.7%
21
448
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$47,400
+4.1%
21
449
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$55,470
+5.7%
21
450
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,570
+3.7%
21
451
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,050
+3.2%
21
452
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,630
+7.0%
21
453
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,040
+5.3%
21
454
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,010
-10.2%
21
455
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$87,080
-0.8%
21
456
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$81,550
+1.1%
21
457
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$63,010
+3.9%
21
458
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$87,390
0.0%
21
459
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,670
+6.9%
21
460
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$60,250
+4.4%
21
461
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,600
+4.2%
21
462
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$61,620
+4.4%
21
463
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,020
+1.6%
21
464
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$37,080
+5.5%
21†
465
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$38,820
+7.7%
21
466
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,140
0.0%
21
467
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,550
-6.1%
21
468
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,190
+6.2%
21
469
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$42,660
+0.4%
21
470
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$77,710
+1.0%
21
471
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$67,120
+3.3%
21
472
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$43,120
+5.6%
21
473
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,620
+3.3%
20
474
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$61,220
+4.0%
20
475
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,320
+4.3%
20
476
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$42,720
+5.8%
20
477
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,040
+3.4%
20
478
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,080
+4.6%
20
479
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,630
+3.9%
20
480
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,660
+5.6%
20
481
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$59,940
+4.1%
20
482
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,560
+6.4%
20
483
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,320
+3.0%
20
484
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,040
+3.3%
20
485
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$61,730
+4.0%
20
486
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,100
+7.2%
20
487
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,370
+2.8%
20
488
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$82,550
-1.6%
20
489
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,770
-6.5%
20
490
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,720
-0.1%
20
491
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,550
+3.3%
20
492
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,020
+4.5%
20
493
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,910
+2.9%
20
494
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$56,060
+4.6%
20
495
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$54,200
+4.8%
20
496
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$76,630
+0.7%
20
497
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,510
+3.7%
20
498
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,360
+3.9%
20
499
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,470
+2.5%
20
500
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,560
+3.1%
20
501
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$83,520
-5.2%
20
502
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$82,510
-6.5%
20
503
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,360
-6.4%
20
504
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$36,910
+6.4%
20
505
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$45,010
+3.2%
20
506
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,380
+5.1%
20
507
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$45,050
+6.0%
19
508
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,770
+6.7%
19
509
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$70,770
+1.7%
19
510
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,890
+3.5%
19
511
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,270
+2.3%
19
512
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,810
+3.7%
19
513
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$82,580
-2.5%
19
514
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$64,100
+1.5%
19
515
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,780
+4.1%
19
516
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$80,620
-1.8%
19
517
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,070
+0.7%
19
518
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,060
+2.2%
19
519
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$47,770
+1.1%
19
520
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,860
+6.4%
19
521
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,170
+1.6%
19
522
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$62,700
+1.8%
19
523
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,010
+2.0%
19
524
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,860
+1.6%
19
525
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,060
+5.1%
19
526
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,630
-4.2%
19
527
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,300
+3.3%
19
528
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,580
+3.0%
19
529
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$37,000
+3.4%
19
530
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,370
-0.9%
19
531
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,530
+5.7%
19
532
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,960
-9.5%
19
533
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,040
-12.0%
19
534
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,150
-1.7%
19
535
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,930
-8.2%
19
536
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$78,310
-5.6%
19
537
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$35,580
-3.3%
19
538
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$39,350
-3.4%
19
539
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,950
0.0%
18
540
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$69,410
+1.5%
18
541
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,800
+5.1%
18
542
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,000
-1.8%
18
543
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$65,420
+2.0%
18
544
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,790
+5.4%
18
545
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,680
+5.7%
18
546
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,030
-10.8%
18
547
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$49,890
+4.5%
18
548
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,990
+2.9%
18
549
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,130
+4.9%
18
550
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,520
+1.0%
18
551
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,950
+1.1%
18
552
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$42,860
+5.5%
18
553
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$37,920
+3.9%
18
554
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$42,050
-13.5%
18
555
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$76,180
-4.1%
18
556
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,130
+3.5%
18
557
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,570
+2.1%
18
558
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$74,110
-1.8%
18
559
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$50,610
+3.6%
18
560
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$48,430
+4.4%
18
561
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,100
0.0%
18
562
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,610
-6.0%
18
563
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$73,460
+0.1%
18
564
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$64,890
+0.9%
18
565
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,480
+2.6%
18
566
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,500
-0.4%
18
567
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
$74,840
-3.7%
18
568
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,770
-15.1%
18†
569
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,490
-5.4%
18
570
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,300
0.0%
18
571
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$49,140
+3.1%
17
572
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,280
+2.5%
17
573
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,530
+3.7%
17
574
Animal Breeders · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,280
+2.4%
17
575
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$73,390
-6.9%
17
576
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,590
+1.4%
17†
577
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,660
+2.6%
17
578
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$36,570
+5.5%
17
579
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$72,800
-2.8%
17
580
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,750
+4.2%
17
581
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$55,480
+0.5%
17†
582
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,960
+2.7%
17
583
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,650
+3.8%
17
584
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,230
+2.4%
17
585
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$48,840
+3.8%
17
586
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$46,390
+2.0%
17
587
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,340
+4.7%
17
588
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,520
-7.7%
17
589
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,390
-3.3%
17
590
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,040
+0.2%
17
591
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,230
+5.3%
17
592
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,010
+3.2%
17
593
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,360
+3.7%
17
594
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$71,930
-12.4%
17
595
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$44,440
+3.1%
17
596
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
+3.3%
17
597
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$62,090
-3.5%
17
598
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,340
-16.7%
17
599
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,590
+3.8%
17
600
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$70,790
-2.1%
17
601
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,860
-5.8%
17
602
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$50,750
+3.1%
16
603
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,420
+2.8%
16
604
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,710
+3.6%
16
605
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$55,180
+2.3%
16
606
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,780
+3.3%
16
607
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$67,100
-2.5%
16
608
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,260
-0.4%
16
609
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,840
-2.8%
16
610
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,550
+0.6%
16
611
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$39,010
+3.0%
16
612
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,160
+0.3%
16
613
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,070
+3.8%
16
614
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$59,550
+1.4%
16
615
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,020
-2.9%
16
616
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$60,060
+1.3%
16
617
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,010
+1.2%
16
618
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,100
+1.4%
16
619
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,150
+3.6%
16
620
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$53,090
+2.3%
16
621
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$65,520
+0.2%
16
622
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$62,790
+0.6%
16
623
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,790
+2.5%
16
624
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,410
+4.3%
16
625
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,030
+2.2%
15
626
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$62,580
+0.4%
15
627
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$63,650
-3.5%
15
628
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$60,540
+0.8%
15
629
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,770
+1.0%
15
630
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,430
-4.7%
15
631
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,640
-14.5%
15
632
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$48,880
+2.5%
15
633
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,680
-0.2%
15
634
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,190
0.0%
15
635
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$48,870
+2.4%
15
636
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,380
+4.1%
15
637
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,120
+1.0%
15
638
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,800
-3.7%
15
639
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,300
+3.0%
15
640
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$53,620
+1.5%
15
641
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,880
-11.6%
15
642
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,410
+2.5%
15
643
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$37,870
+0.2%
15
644
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,280
-1.5%
15
645
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$41,600
+1.4%
15†
646
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,940
-1.4%
15
647
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$38,060
+3.0%
15
648
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,510
-10.7%
15
649
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$59,490
-8.4%
15
650
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,330
+2.5%
15
651
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,930
-10.5%
15
652
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$45,100
+0.6%
15
653
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,260
-5.4%
15
654
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,410
+2.3%
15
655
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,300
-2.3%
14
656
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,840
+1.8%
14
657
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,790
-5.5%
14
658
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,670
+2.3%
14
659
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,010
-8.3%
14
660
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,490
+3.6%
14
661
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,950
+0.7%
14
662
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$45,430
+2.5%
14
663
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,930
-3.0%
14
664
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,020
-7.8%
14
665
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$57,590
-7.1%
14
666
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,180
-13.6%
14
667
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,300
+2.0%
14
668
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$58,280
-0.9%
14
669
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$46,220
+2.3%
14
670
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$58,120
-3.2%
14
671
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,590
-7.3%
14
672
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,050
-14.4%
14
673
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,250
-18.9%
14
674
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,350
-0.9%
14
675
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,560
+2.3%
14
676
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$58,240
-1.2%
14
677
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,790
+2.3%
14
678
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,590
-16.3%
14
679
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,380
-36.1%
14
680
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,480
+2.5%
14
681
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,310
-2.3%
14
682
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,700
+3.1%
14
683
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,160
-8.7%
14
684
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$57,490
-0.6%
14
685
Models · No formal educational credential
$57,400
-0.5%
14
686
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,330
+2.8%
13
687
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,170
-27.5%
13
688
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$36,640
-1.5%
13
689
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$44,480
+1.4%
13
690
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,670
-0.7%
13
691
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,910
-4.3%
13
692
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,260
-6.8%
13
693
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,580
+1.4%
13
694
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$44,290
+1.0%
13
695
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,900
-12.9%
13
696
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$54,440
-9.6%
13
697
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$39,420
+2.2%
13
698
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,080
+0.2%
13
699
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,880
+1.2%
13
700
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,860
-14.6%
13
701
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,670
+0.5%
13
702
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,640
-5.6%
13
703
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,870
-2.9%
12
704
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,640
-6.8%
12
705
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,100
-13.2%
12
706
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,950
-6.2%
12
707
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,720
-1.7%
12
708
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$37,870
+1.2%
12
709
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,040
-15.9%
12
710
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,430
-11.1%
12†
711
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,450
-12.1%
12
712
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,860
-6.7%
12
713
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$42,930
-5.6%
12
714
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$46,220
-0.1%
12
715
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,300
-7.8%
12
716
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,030
-1.6%
12
717
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,010
-25.9%
12
718
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,240
-3.8%
12
719
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,730
-6.3%
12
720
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$47,290
-17.2%
12
721
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$45,440
+0.6%
12
722
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,840
-26.3%
12
723
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$49,590
-10.5%
12
724
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,150
-12.8%
12
725
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,110
-8.1%
12
726
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,970
-8.9%
12
727
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$45,600
+0.6%
12
728
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,940
-9.0%
12
729
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,080
-3.3%
12
730
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,080
-19.6%
12
731
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,740
+0.6%
12
732
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,580
-1.8%
12
733
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,810
-0.5%
11
734
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,500
-0.4%
11
735
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,410
-4.7%
11
736
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,500
-13.6%
11
737
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,390
-0.6%
11
738
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,040
-8.3%
11
739
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,040
-5.9%
11
740
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,760
-13.6%
11
741
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,860
-4.4%
11
742
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,890
-12.0%
11
743
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,380
-9.5%
11
744
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,150
-15.2%
11
745
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,730
-4.8%
11
746
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,370
-1.8%
11
747
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,730
-3.7%
11
748
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,320
-2.6%
11
749
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,490
-4.7%
11
750
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$46,000
-22.1%
11
751
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,810
-21.1%
11
752
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,110
-2.3%
11
753
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,930
-25.9%
11
754
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,050
-4.9%
11
755
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,740
+0.3%
11
756
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,480
-0.7%
11
757
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,440
+1.0%
11
758
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,870
-2.5%
11
759
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,410
-6.6%
11
760
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,390
-16.1%
11
761
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,120
-2.3%
11
762
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,290
-1.1%
11
763
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$41,770
-1.0%
11
764
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$44,360
-4.5%
11
765
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,860
-6.1%
11
766
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$44,450
-21.2%
11
767
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,530
-11.2%
11
768
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,200
-0.1%
10
769
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,680
-4.7%
10
770
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,150
-4.7%
10
771
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,770
-9.0%
10
772
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$43,150
-3.4%
10
773
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,570
+1.4%
10
774
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$38,640
-5.0%
10
775
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,330
-6.3%
10
776
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$42,420
-7.0%
10
777
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$37,940
-10.8%
10
778
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$40,380
-13.0%
10
779
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,040
-1.6%
10
780
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$39,300
-13.5%
9
781
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,410
-0.6%
9
782
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,360
-2.7%
9
783
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
$39,520
-10.0%
9
784
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,090
-0.6%
9
785
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,870
-11.7%
9
786
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$37,350
-6.4%
9
787
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,130
-3.8%
9
788
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,650
-5.0%
9
789
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$36,330
-5.4%
9
790
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,840
-18.1%
9
791
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,740
-9.4%
9
792
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,670
-10.1%
9
793
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,150
-1.3%
9
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