Best jobs in Colorado

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

Search live jobs in Colorado How we score
Wages here are local to Colorado (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 Colorado pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$360,820 vs $352,220 · +2.4%
$416,000 vs $289,140 · +43.9%
$398,810 vs $328,730 · +21.3%
$385,410 vs $358,550 · +7.5%
$132,930 vs $132,300 · +0.5%
$356,250 vs $248,560 · +43.3%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1022
$360,820
+4.1%
—
200
100†
02
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
$416,000
+4.4%
160
200
92
03
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
$398,810
+6.4%
260
400
91
04
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$385,410
+4.1%
410
400
85
05
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$132,930
+40.1%
4,270
29,500
82
06
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$356,250
+5.4%
120
300
81
07
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$74,740
+49.9%
410
2,300
80
08
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$36,270
+6.1%
82,010
904,300
80
09
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$344,270
+2.7%
500
800
75
10
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$138,390
+15.8%
43,320
115,200
75
11
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 53-2011
$307,490
+3.9%
5,830
11,700
72
12
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$38,540
+17.0%
44,650
765,800
72
13
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$117,400
+33.5%
6,280
23,400
72
14
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$199,420
+15.2%
11,510
55,600
68
15
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$135,220
+28.5%
5,700
16,000
68
16
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$299,990
+3.3%
450
2,100
67
17
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$294,510
+4.2%
50
400
66
18
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$298,320
+2.5%
1,990
9,600
66
19
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$288,050
+4.3%
100
300
65
20
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$49,730
+42.1%
620
4,100
65
21
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$182,690
+14.8%
10,640
74,600
64
22
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$134,910
+23.2%
8,400
62,100
64
23
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$266,370
+6.1%
270
900
63
24
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011
$213,370
+4.3%
—
22,200
63†
25
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$131,840
+4.4%
41,870
308,700
62
Showing top 25 of 734 scored occupations — show all 734show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$37,950
-0.5%
61
27
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
$100,260
+4.9%
60
28
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$42,350
+8.5%
60
29
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$265,560
+2.7%
60
30
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$134,540
+20.4%
56
31
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$136,930
+17.3%
55
32
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$129,880
+21.5%
55
33
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$120,440
+21.8%
53
34
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree
$133,160
+19.7%
53
35
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$139,230
+11.9%
53
36
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$171,140
+4.5%
51
37
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$162,870
+5.0%
50†
38
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$182,730
+6.6%
50
39
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$41,600
+14.9%
50
40
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$168,520
+4.1%
50
41
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$92,520
+3.0%
50
42
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$180,850
+4.7%
49
43
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$110,050
+5.6%
49
44
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$36,870
-9.9%
48
45
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$97,030
+4.6%
48
46
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$139,580
+8.2%
46
47
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$183,810
+3.8%
46
48
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$99,610
+18.5%
46
49
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$110,750
+15.0%
45
50
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,830
+8.7%
45
51
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$198,790
+2.5%
45
52
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$93,050
+6.7%
45
53
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$96,090
+16.7%
44
54
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$154,560
+8.7%
44
55
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$62,390
+16.8%
44
56
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,810
+3.1%
43
57
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$156,080
+7.3%
43
58
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$166,400
+5.0%
43
59
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$64,810
+22.0%
43
60
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$137,610
+11.1%
43
61
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$104,750
+8.8%
43
62
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$156,190
+6.1%
42
63
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$152,000
+8.0%
42
64
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$196,440
+0.8%
42
65
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$106,720
+13.8%
42
66
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$127,750
+8.7%
42
67
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$124,430
+9.1%
42
68
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$123,690
+10.0%
42
69
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$44,860
-0.7%
42
70
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$76,720
+13.3%
41†
71
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,600
+16.1%
41
72
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$166,240
+4.1%
41
73
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$75,340
+19.2%
41
74
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$156,030
+4.6%
41
75
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,840
+9.6%
41
76
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$171,250
+3.1%
40
77
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$109,750
+11.0%
40
78
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$157,000
+4.6%
40
79
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$108,410
+13.0%
40
80
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,540
+18.4%
40
81
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,530
+16.8%
40
82
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$101,400
+12.5%
39
83
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
$186,640
+0.3%
39
84
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$177,380
+1.2%
39
85
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$113,290
+11.2%
39
86
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,030
+10.9%
38
87
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$129,660
+3.0%
38†
88
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,540
-5.5%
38
89
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$172,190
+1.3%
38
90
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$139,990
+5.5%
38
91
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$127,010
+6.2%
38
92
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$152,730
+3.7%
37
93
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$110,650
+5.2%
37†
94
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$75,790
+10.8%
37
95
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$139,980
+5.8%
37
96
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$132,610
+6.1%
37
97
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,430
+20.0%
37
98
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$80,840
+6.2%
37
99
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$38,600
+2.0%
37
100
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,500
+4.0%
37
101
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$45,370
+1.5%
37
102
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$120,760
+7.2%
37
103
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,230
+5.3%
37
104
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$73,750
+16.2%
36
105
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$139,680
+5.1%
36
106
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,260
+19.8%
36
107
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$107,440
+5.1%
36†
108
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,230
+9.5%
36
109
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,550
+6.0%
36
110
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,400
+12.5%
36
111
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$78,470
+14.7%
36
112
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,060
+15.4%
35
113
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$89,280
+9.6%
35
114
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,420
+5.0%
35
115
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$86,220
+12.1%
35
116
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$165,770
+0.2%
35
117
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,550
-6.7%
34
118
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$109,580
+7.0%
34
119
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$164,990
-2.2%
34
120
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$84,010
+12.8%
34
121
Statisticians · Master's degree
$109,660
+8.5%
34
122
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$106,100
+9.3%
34
123
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$120,300
+6.5%
34
124
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,250
+0.3%
34
125
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,260
+11.3%
34†
126
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,270
+9.5%
34
127
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$103,850
+5.7%
34
128
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$124,030
+5.7%
34
129
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$125,560
+5.5%
33
130
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$135,000
+1.9%
33
131
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,900
+11.9%
33
132
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,600
-0.3%
33
133
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$141,020
+1.9%
33
134
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,010
+4.2%
33
135
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,070
+8.1%
33
136
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$123,360
+5.0%
32
137
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$47,900
+7.3%
32
138
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$142,620
+1.8%
32
139
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$126,810
+2.9%
32
140
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$122,510
+3.8%
32
141
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$132,590
+2.1%
32
142
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,980
+6.6%
32
143
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$66,720
+12.9%
31
144
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$105,380
+7.1%
31
145
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,280
+3.8%
31
146
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$83,590
+5.8%
31
147
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$98,990
+8.1%
31
148
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,570
+12.8%
31
149
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
$95,530
+8.7%
31
150
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$120,950
+4.4%
31
151
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$120,660
+4.3%
31
152
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$95,880
+7.0%
31
153
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$117,290
+4.9%
31
154
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$97,000
+7.7%
31
155
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,410
+7.3%
31
156
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,350
+3.1%
30
157
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$66,680
+12.6%
30
158
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,680
+7.3%
30
159
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$97,440
+6.4%
30
160
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,690
-1.6%
30
161
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$125,800
+2.6%
30
162
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,260
+3.1%
30
163
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,200
+8.1%
30
164
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$60,700
+12.6%
30
165
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$45,760
+3.6%
29
166
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,170
+14.6%
29
167
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,380
+2.3%
29
168
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$99,580
+6.5%
29
169
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$134,440
+0.6%
29
170
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$54,000
-5.8%
29
171
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,200
-5.0%
29
172
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$114,410
+3.2%
29
173
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$101,980
+4.9%
29
174
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$65,080
+11.5%
29
175
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$85,950
+7.5%
29
176
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,430
+12.1%
28
177
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,500
+9.2%
28
178
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,040
+9.5%
28
179
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$85,750
+3.8%
28†
180
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$63,410
-2.0%
28
181
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$116,990
+3.0%
28
182
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$102,400
+3.9%
28
183
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$122,050
+2.0%
28
184
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,460
+11.4%
28
185
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$118,440
+1.7%
28
186
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$64,580
+11.1%
28
187
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$96,680
+6.1%
28
188
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$106,890
+3.9%
28
189
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,760
+11.5%
28
190
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$110,450
0.0%
28
191
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,250
+10.4%
28
192
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$124,770
+0.7%
28
193
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$38,170
+5.9%
28
194
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,080
+3.6%
27
195
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$80,680
+4.8%
27
196
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,580
+4.0%
27
197
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$65,620
+9.7%
27
198
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,830
+4.5%
27
199
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,420
+8.8%
27
200
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$92,560
+5.3%
27
201
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,000
+8.2%
27
202
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,870
+6.4%
27
203
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$86,960
+6.4%
27
204
Economists · Master's degree
$121,410
+1.2%
27
205
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$99,990
+4.2%
27
206
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$102,580
+3.4%
27
207
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,110
+8.5%
26
208
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$110,530
-1.5%
26
209
Political Scientists · Master's degree
$127,260
-3.1%
26
210
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$72,900
-1.6%
26
211
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,280
+4.2%
26
212
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$101,340
+3.4%
26
213
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$103,370
-4.2%
26
214
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$87,760
+4.3%
26
215
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$107,120
+2.5%
26
216
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,380
+3.7%
26
217
Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$88,650
+5.9%
26
218
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,400
+11.0%
26
219
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$82,450
+3.0%
26
220
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$56,950
+6.8%
26†
221
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$63,800
+9.5%
26
222
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,080
+6.5%
26
223
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$57,690
+10.1%
26
224
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$67,010
+3.3%
26
225
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$63,480
+7.7%
25
226
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,360
+10.9%
25
227
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,400
+7.1%
25
228
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$121,410
-0.7%
25
229
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,240
+4.5%
25
230
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$118,340
-0.7%
25
231
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,730
+3.7%
25
232
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$85,990
+4.4%
25
233
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$108,020
+1.9%
25
234
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,830
+5.8%
25
235
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,210
+5.7%
25
236
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,620
+3.6%
25
237
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$71,900
-3.7%
25
238
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,890
+1.2%
25
239
Curators · Master's degree
$73,630
+7.0%
25
240
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$87,430
+3.1%
24
241
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,650
+9.1%
24
242
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,700
+10.0%
24
243
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,750
+3.4%
24
244
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,530
+5.3%
24
245
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$101,570
+2.0%
24
246
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,280
+2.5%
24
247
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$94,520
+1.7%
24
248
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$43,490
+11.1%
24
249
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,340
+6.4%
24
250
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,080
+4.0%
24
251
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$94,190
+3.0%
24
252
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$78,060
+4.9%
24
253
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,170
+3.4%
24
254
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$75,510
+5.5%
24
255
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$55,860
+5.7%
24†
256
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,870
+2.1%
23
257
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,260
+5.2%
23
258
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,920
+4.2%
23
259
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$76,370
+4.1%
23
260
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$104,670
+0.7%
23
261
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$90,590
+3.2%
23
262
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,600
+2.2%
23
263
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$79,310
+4.4%
23
264
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$56,110
+8.6%
23
265
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,480
-0.7%
23
266
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,560
+0.4%
23
267
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$84,620
+4.0%
23
268
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$35,760
-1.5%
23
269
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,970
+6.4%
23
270
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$75,430
+5.4%
23
271
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$100,610
+0.9%
23
272
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,640
+6.3%
23
273
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,970
+3.3%
23
274
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,740
+4.5%
23
275
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$63,720
+3.4%
23
276
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$82,590
+4.3%
23
277
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,020
+7.1%
23
278
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$84,820
+3.4%
23
279
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$36,790
+6.3%
23
280
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,150
+0.4%
23
281
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,880
+2.6%
23
282
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$74,440
+4.3%
23
283
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$81,640
+4.1%
22
284
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$37,290
+7.7%
22†
285
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,920
+4.1%
22
286
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$94,140
+2.0%
22
287
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$105,390
-1.7%
22
288
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,390
+8.5%
22
289
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$104,610
-6.0%
22
290
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,690
+6.4%
22
291
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$97,100
+1.0%
22
292
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$64,780
+3.5%
22
293
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$46,240
+3.2%
22
294
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$100,640
-2.6%
22
295
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$82,750
+1.8%
22
296
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$46,020
+9.5%
22
297
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,530
+6.7%
22
298
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$62,050
+4.8%
22
299
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$78,390
+3.2%
22
300
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,150
+4.5%
22
301
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,630
+2.8%
22
302
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$86,940
-4.2%
22
303
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$93,970
+1.2%
22
304
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$76,830
+3.6%
22
305
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,500
+4.2%
22
306
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,780
-11.2%
21
307
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,560
+3.7%
21†
308
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,900
+8.7%
21
309
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,140
+1.0%
21†
310
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,820
+0.7%
21
311
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,670
+3.1%
21
312
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$91,290
+1.6%
21
313
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$47,110
+6.4%
21
314
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$55,490
+4.6%
21
315
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$75,150
+3.8%
21
316
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,810
+3.6%
21
317
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$78,290
+3.5%
21
318
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$63,760
-2.0%
21
319
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,500
+6.7%
21
320
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$100,840
-0.1%
21
321
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,670
+3.7%
21
322
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$82,160
+1.3%
21
323
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,010
+4.3%
21
324
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,140
+8.2%
21
325
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,910
+5.0%
21
326
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,700
+7.6%
21
327
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,900
+6.9%
21
328
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,680
+6.6%
21
329
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,840
+8.1%
21
330
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,480
+2.4%
21
331
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,430
+5.2%
21
332
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,080
-8.8%
21
333
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,930
+2.3%
21
334
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$41,020
+6.7%
20
335
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,690
+5.6%
20
336
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$51,750
+5.9%
20
337
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,710
+3.7%
20
338
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$78,190
+0.2%
20
339
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,850
-1.6%
20
340
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,480
+3.6%
20
341
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,800
+2.9%
20
342
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,120
+3.0%
20
343
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$77,750
-12.4%
20†
344
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,210
+1.8%
20
345
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,310
+2.2%
20
346
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,190
+2.6%
20
347
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,770
+3.4%
20
348
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,780
+2.7%
20
349
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$70,050
+1.7%
20
350
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,620
+4.5%
20
351
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,200
-1.3%
20†
352
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$83,300
+1.6%
20
353
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$71,680
+2.6%
20
354
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,360
+0.7%
20
355
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,960
+5.9%
20
356
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,930
+1.7%
20
357
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,050
+6.0%
20
358
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,720
+3.2%
20
359
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,190
+2.4%
20
360
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,130
-7.7%
20
361
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,620
-5.1%
20
362
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,750
-2.8%
20
363
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,600
+2.0%
20
364
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,820
+1.7%
19
365
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,660
+4.7%
19
366
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,110
+7.0%
19
367
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$69,860
+0.8%
19†
368
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$76,480
+1.7%
19
369
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,000
-3.5%
19
370
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,530
+2.0%
19
371
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$50,390
+5.5%
19
372
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,750
-2.9%
19
373
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$61,780
+4.2%
19
374
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,890
+4.5%
19
375
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$68,620
+3.7%
19
376
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,630
+2.1%
19
377
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$66,330
+2.1%
19
378
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$61,610
+3.9%
19
379
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$40,650
+5.6%
19
380
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$45,500
+4.1%
19
381
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,370
+0.6%
19
382
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,160
+7.2%
19
383
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$63,760
+3.5%
19
384
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,010
+4.5%
19
385
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,410
+3.0%
19
386
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,850
+5.3%
19
387
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,520
+3.5%
19
388
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,950
-0.8%
19
389
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,660
+4.6%
19
390
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,770
+3.7%
19
391
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,640
+5.8%
19
392
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,180
+5.6%
19
393
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$89,870
-5.2%
19
394
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,590
+2.2%
19
395
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,600
-0.2%
19
396
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$61,240
+4.3%
19
397
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,530
+6.2%
19
398
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,380
+5.7%
19
399
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$58,540
+4.8%
19
400
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,350
-2.4%
19
401
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$66,250
+3.7%
19
402
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$88,460
-0.3%
18
403
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$76,110
+1.5%
18
404
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,500
+4.1%
18
405
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,830
+4.4%
18
406
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$78,040
+1.4%
18
407
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,840
+2.3%
18
408
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$87,150
-0.1%
18
409
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$52,970
+3.8%
18
410
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,340
+3.3%
18
411
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$60,930
+4.0%
18
412
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,260
+3.2%
18
413
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,730
+6.0%
18
414
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$50,570
+1.1%
18
415
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$66,580
+3.3%
18
416
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,820
+4.1%
18
417
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,980
-1.8%
18
418
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$39,610
+3.9%
18
419
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,150
-0.1%
18
420
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$77,870
+0.6%
18
421
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$59,400
+3.5%
18
422
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$85,280
-6.5%
18
423
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,750
+5.1%
18
424
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$42,500
+2.0%
18
425
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,290
+1.1%
18
426
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,890
+1.4%
18
427
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$51,990
+5.4%
18
428
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,190
+6.0%
18
429
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$70,060
+1.7%
18
430
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$60,700
+1.8%
18
431
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$38,960
-3.4%
18
432
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$74,290
-1.8%
18
433
Mathematicians · Master's degree
$86,020
-0.7%
18
434
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,550
+1.1%
18
435
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,410
-4.2%
18
436
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$81,110
+0.6%
18
437
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,160
+4.6%
18
438
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,440
+0.6%
18
439
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,610
-0.8%
18
440
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,740
+1.2%
18†
441
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$71,790
+1.7%
18
442
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$35,710
+6.4%
18
443
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,100
+2.5%
18
444
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,830
+2.7%
18
445
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,010
0.0%
18
446
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,570
+3.4%
18
447
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$76,400
+1.2%
18
448
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,030
+2.5%
17
449
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,140
-7.8%
17
450
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$69,200
+2.1%
17
451
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,460
-2.8%
17
452
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$64,090
+1.5%
17
453
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$81,270
-4.4%
17
454
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$83,010
-0.3%
17
455
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,820
+2.9%
17
456
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,680
+5.4%
17
457
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,060
+0.7%
17
458
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$74,990
+1.2%
17
459
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,470
+3.9%
17
460
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,510
+2.0%
17
461
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,870
+2.1%
17
462
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$67,230
+2.5%
17
463
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,650
+4.9%
17
464
Archivists · Master's degree
$59,210
+3.8%
17
465
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,230
+5.7%
17
466
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,730
+1.1%
17
467
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,930
+6.4%
17
468
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$38,900
+3.0%
17
469
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$47,660
+3.1%
17
470
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$67,760
+2.1%
17
471
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,070
+2.0%
17
472
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,930
+5.3%
17
473
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,440
0.0%
17
474
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,380
-0.1%
17
475
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,200
-6.5%
17
476
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
$48,180
+5.3%
17
477
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,810
+3.2%
17
478
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$79,830
+0.2%
17
479
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$60,850
+3.1%
17
480
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$79,300
-5.6%
17
481
Roof Bolters, Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,270
-34.2%
17
482
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,730
+2.4%
17
483
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,840
+2.4%
17
484
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$70,130
+0.7%
17
485
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,850
+1.7%
17
486
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,790
+3.3%
17
487
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,050
+4.7%
17
488
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,500
+5.1%
17
489
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$50,900
+4.5%
17
490
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,350
0.0%
16
491
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,410
-0.2%
16
492
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,380
+3.5%
16
493
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,880
+1.6%
16
494
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
$79,150
-22.3%
16
495
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,840
-0.2%
16
496
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$65,630
+2.0%
16
497
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$57,130
+3.3%
16
498
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,750
+3.7%
16
499
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,680
+2.6%
16†
500
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$50,430
+4.4%
16
501
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,490
+5.5%
16
502
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$51,200
+4.3%
16
503
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,690
+6.4%
16
504
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,770
+0.3%
16†
505
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,880
+2.4%
16
506
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,090
0.0%
16
507
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,670
-0.4%
16
508
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$48,380
+4.6%
16
509
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$50,800
+3.8%
16
510
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,490
+1.6%
16
511
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,290
+5.1%
16
512
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,330
+3.5%
16
513
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,350
+3.0%
16
514
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,050
+2.1%
16
515
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,420
-6.4%
16
516
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$60,310
+0.9%
16
517
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,030
+4.9%
16
518
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$72,750
-1.8%
16
519
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$72,910
0.0%
16
520
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,040
-2.8%
16
521
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,680
+2.7%
16
522
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$67,240
-1.6%
16
523
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,390
+3.3%
16
524
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$47,030
+4.4%
16
525
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,770
+1.3%
16
526
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,530
-6.0%
16
527
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,300
+1.6%
16
528
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,880
-3.5%
16
529
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,070
-13.6%
16†
530
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,770
+3.0%
16
531
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,370
+3.3%
16
532
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,230
+3.2%
16
533
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,990
+1.4%
15
534
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$47,570
+4.1%
15
535
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,750
+1.0%
15
536
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,020
+4.3%
15
537
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,340
+2.5%
15
538
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$46,590
+4.4%
15
539
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,960
+2.8%
15
540
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,570
+2.2%
15
541
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,700
-4.7%
15
542
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$63,700
+1.0%
15
543
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,020
+3.8%
15
544
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,610
+3.6%
15
545
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,420
+0.2%
15†
546
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,060
+3.3%
15
547
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$36,340
-1.5%
15
548
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,870
-1.6%
15
549
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$71,600
-8.2%
15
550
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,750
+3.8%
15
551
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$66,660
-1.2%
15
552
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,670
-13.6%
15
553
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,140
-16.7%
15
554
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$66,130
-1.9%
15
555
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$55,180
+2.6%
15
556
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$69,740
-1.8%
15
557
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,870
-14.5%
15
558
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,780
+1.5%
15
559
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$42,470
+2.3%
15†
560
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,020
-3.1%
15
561
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$43,620
+2.1%
15†
562
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$56,780
-2.1%
15†
563
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,200
0.0%
15
564
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$60,290
+0.4%
15
565
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,620
+0.2%
15
566
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,620
+2.5%
15
567
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,920
+1.0%
15
568
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,220
+2.6%
15
569
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,310
+2.9%
15
570
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,640
-0.9%
15
571
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$36,900
-13.5%
14
572
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,550
+4.7%
14
573
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,840
+4.2%
14
574
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$37,840
+0.2%
14
575
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$37,620
+3.6%
14
576
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$49,050
+2.5%
14
577
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$50,480
+2.2%
14
578
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$54,500
+0.1%
14†
579
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,920
+3.6%
14
580
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$64,730
+0.5%
14
581
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$67,320
-6.9%
14
582
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$64,620
-2.5%
14
583
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$66,310
-2.0%
14
584
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,780
-14.4%
14†
585
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,550
-12.0%
14
586
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,490
-5.8%
14
587
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$66,230
-2.5%
14
588
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,570
+3.3%
14
589
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,010
-2.8%
14
590
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$48,280
+2.4%
14
591
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$57,100
+1.3%
14
592
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,660
-11.6%
13
593
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,070
-0.9%
13
594
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$59,590
+0.6%
13
595
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$47,140
+2.5%
13
596
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,800
-10.8%
13
597
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,760
-2.3%
13
598
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,660
-3.7%
13
599
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,810
+2.5%
13
600
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,600
+1.6%
13
601
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,610
+2.3%
13
602
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$60,530
-3.5%
13
603
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,470
-8.4%
13
604
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,870
-6.1%
13
605
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,540
+2.3%
13
606
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$39,330
+3.0%
13
607
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,320
-2.2%
13
608
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,590
+0.7%
13
609
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,020
-0.4%
13
610
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,720
+2.3%
13
611
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$54,070
+1.4%
13
612
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,060
-12.9%
13
613
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,100
+2.0%
13
614
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$60,770
-3.9%
13
615
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,220
-4.7%
13
616
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,070
+1.8%
13
617
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,710
+3.1%
13
618
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$59,740
-4.1%
13
619
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,950
-9.5%
13
620
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$47,420
+0.6%
13
621
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$47,490
+1.0%
13
622
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,630
-1.7%
13
623
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,970
+2.8%
13
624
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$37,450
+3.1%
13
625
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,270
-10.7%
13
626
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$50,430
+1.5%
13
627
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,550
-3.2%
13
628
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$47,840
+1.4%
12
629
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$54,880
-7.1%
12
630
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,460
-7.8%
12
631
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,110
+1.2%
12
632
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$40,730
-5.4%
12
633
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$47,600
-7.0%
12†
634
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,300
-12.8%
12
635
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,970
-18.9%
12
636
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,120
-5.5%
12
637
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,500
-8.3%
12
638
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,070
-21.1%
12†
639
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,550
-36.1%
12
640
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,210
-8.7%
12
641
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$38,380
+1.2%
12
642
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,200
+0.5%
12
643
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
+1.0%
12
644
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$50,440
+0.6%
12
645
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,790
-12.1%
12
646
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,110
+2.5%
12
647
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,090
-10.5%
12
648
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,200
-3.8%
11
649
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$49,530
-17.2%
11
650
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,590
-4.3%
11
651
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,750
-2.3%
11
652
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,860
-8.1%
11
653
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,680
-6.8%
11
654
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,610
-1.6%
11
655
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$51,170
-13.7%
11
656
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,430
-9.5%
11
657
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$51,910
-1.2%
11
658
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$49,650
-0.9%
11
659
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,670
+1.4%
11
660
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$38,170
-3.3%
11
661
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,730
-14.6%
11
662
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,120
-16.3%
11
663
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$51,110
-4.5%
11
664
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,900
+0.6%
11
665
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$51,280
-9.6%
11
666
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$50,660
-5.5%
11
667
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,550
-8.9%
11
668
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,820
-6.2%
11
669
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,280
-19.6%
11
670
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,520
-6.8%
11
671
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$49,980
-10.5%
10
672
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,000
-3.3%
10
673
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$47,670
-22.1%
10
674
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$48,400
-13.0%
10
675
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,860
-9.0%
10
676
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,940
-6.3%
10
677
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,630
-3.0%
10
678
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,620
-1.4%
10
679
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,490
-15.9%
10
680
Watch and Clock Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,990
-1.1%
10
681
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,870
-13.2%
10
682
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$48,740
-5.4%
10
683
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,620
-2.3%
10
684
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$42,450
-5.6%
10
685
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,160
-4.8%
10
686
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,470
-6.3%
10
687
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,930
-13.6%
10
688
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,500
-8.3%
10
689
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
$38,590
-10.0%
10†
690
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,950
-2.5%
10
691
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,030
-0.6%
10
692
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,500
-1.8%
10
693
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,910
-1.5%
10
694
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,160
-0.5%
10
695
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,910
-25.9%
10
696
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,120
-12.0%
10
697
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,380
-5.9%
10
698
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,860
-15.2%
10
699
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$43,840
-10.8%
10
700
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$38,370
-1.0%
10
701
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,130
-0.4%
10
702
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,780
-16.1%
10
703
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,600
-2.9%
10
704
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,340
+0.3%
10
705
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$39,740
-5.0%
10
706
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,430
-6.6%
10
707
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,510
-5.6%
9
708
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,080
-4.9%
9
709
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,720
-26.3%
9
710
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,450
-6.1%
9†
711
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,640
-9.4%
9
712
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,240
-1.8%
9
713
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,970
-7.8%
9†
714
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,240
-25.9%
9
715
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$37,750
-0.1%
9
716
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,300
-4.4%
9
717
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$40,480
-3.4%
9
718
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,800
-0.7%
8
719
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$40,600
-21.2%
8
720
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,160
-1.6%
8
721
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,660
-0.6%
8
722
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$38,320
-6.4%
8
723
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$38,300
-13.5%
8
724
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,580
-0.1%
8
725
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,130
-6.7%
8
726
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,690
-4.7%
8
727
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,540
-9.0%
8
728
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,450
-1.7%
8
729
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,870
-11.7%
8
730
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,170
-3.8%
8
731
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,540
-2.7%
7
732
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,850
-5.0%
7
733
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,800
-0.6%
7
734
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,800
-1.3%
6
Live jobs in Colorado
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