Best jobs in Florence, AL

The best-scoring occupations in the Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Florence, AL How we score
Wages here are local to Florence, AL (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (metro)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Florence, AL pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$101,040 vs $132,300 · -23.6%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
Compare · Alabama·Alaska·Arizona
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
—†
+4.1%
—
600
100†
02
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
—
400
82†
03
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
—†
+33.5%
—
23,400
77†
04
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
—†
+3.2%
—
1,300
76†
05
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$101,040
+40.1%
220
29,500
75
06
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
—†
+28.5%
—
16,000
72†
07
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
—
400
65†
08
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
—†
+21.8%
—
2,400
62†
09
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
—†
+4.3%
—
300
62†
10
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
—†
+3.3%
—
2,100
61†
11
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
—†
+21.5%
—
9,600
58†
12
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
—†
+19.7%
—
3,200
55†
13
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
—†
+20.4%
—
12,000
55†
14
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$27,320
+17.0%
620
765,800
54
15
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$22,590
+6.1%
1,310
904,300
54
16
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
—†
+4.4%
—
200
53†
17
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$28,980
-0.5%
2,080
555,800
53
18
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$84,610
+23.2%
240
62,100
50
19
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
—†
+17.3%
—
27,400
47†
20
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$30,570
+8.5%
1,190
472,300
47
21
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree · 15-1241
—†
+11.9%
—
11,200
44†
22
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$66,360
+4.9%
1,320
189,100
44
23
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1072
—†
+16.8%
—
8,600
44†
24
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$116,260
+15.8%
130
115,200
43
25
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$27,310
-9.9%
1,580
542,600
43
Showing top 25 of 689 scored occupations — show all 689show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree
$128,830
+14.8%
43
27
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,370
+16.1%
42
28
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+20.0%
42†
29
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
—†
+16.2%
42†
30
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$59,700
+22.0%
41
31
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$30,350
+14.9%
41
32
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+18.4%
40†
33
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.0%
40†
34
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$188,760
+8.6%
40
35
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.2%
40†
36
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$97,600
+4.4%
40
37
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree
$109,970
+15.2%
39
38
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.8%
39†
39
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.3%
37†
40
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
—†
+13.3%
37†
41
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$76,640
+16.7%
36
42
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+15.4%
36†
43
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+10.0%
36†
44
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+11.2%
36†
45
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$57,450
+19.2%
36
46
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,370
+1.5%
35
47
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
34†
48
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
34†
49
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.2%
34†
50
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+12.8%
34†
51
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.6%
34†
52
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,570
+19.8%
34
53
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,770
+9.5%
34
54
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.1%
34†
55
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,350
+12.5%
33
56
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
33†
57
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+12.1%
33†
58
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+12.8%
33†
59
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$25,990
-0.7%
33
60
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.1%
33†
61
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,550
+11.0%
32
62
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+11.5%
32†
63
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$44,250
+16.8%
32
64
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$72,870
+15.0%
32
65
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.1%
32†
66
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,140
+4.0%
32
67
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
—†
+12.9%
32†
68
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
32†
69
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+14.6%
32†
70
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$84,630
+13.8%
32
71
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
32†
72
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
32†
73
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+4.3%
32†
74
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
32†
75
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+8.2%
31†
76
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
31†
77
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+9.5%
31†
78
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
31†
79
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
—†
+12.6%
31†
80
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$164,770
+4.3%
31
81
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
31†
82
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,850
-1.6%
30
83
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$79,990
+12.5%
30
84
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$108,510
+9.1%
30
85
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$131,330
+7.2%
30
86
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
29†
87
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$81,290
+8.7%
29
88
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.6%
29†
89
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$157,570
+3.8%
29
90
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
29†
91
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$98,270
+8.8%
29
92
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
29†
93
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$68,030
+13.0%
29
94
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,750
+10.9%
29
95
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
29†
96
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
29†
97
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$153,870
+4.1%
29
98
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
29†
99
Statisticians · Master's degree
—†
+8.5%
28†
100
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
28†
101
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,540
+4.6%
28
102
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.0%
28†
103
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,630
+6.0%
28
104
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,990
+9.6%
28
105
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
28†
106
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$36,260
+7.3%
28
107
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
—†
+11.1%
28†
108
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$29,540
+2.0%
28
109
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+8.7%
28†
110
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.3%
28†
111
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.0%
27†
112
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
27†
113
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.7%
27†
114
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$67,600
+4.6%
27
115
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+7.3%
27†
116
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
27†
117
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.4%
27†
118
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
27†
119
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+7.1%
27†
120
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.0%
26†
121
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.7%
26†
122
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,660
+3.8%
26
123
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
26†
124
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$140,000
+3.8%
26
125
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+6.5%
26†
126
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,520
+5.3%
26
127
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.3%
26†
128
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$63,600
+10.8%
26
129
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
26†
130
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,210
+7.3%
26
131
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+9.5%
26†
132
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.7%
25†
133
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
25†
134
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
25†
135
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
25†
136
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+8.1%
25†
137
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$71,990
+9.6%
25
138
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,690
+11.9%
25
139
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
25†
140
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.7%
25†
141
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$117,960
+5.0%
25
142
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.5%
25†
143
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
—†
+9.7%
25†
144
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,910
+12.1%
25
145
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$31,940
+2.3%
24
146
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.2%
24†
147
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$93,950
+5.6%
24
148
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,000
+6.6%
24
149
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
24†
150
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
24†
151
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.1%
24†
152
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.7%
24†
153
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
24†
154
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$125,010
+2.5%
24
155
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.0%
24†
156
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,760
+1.2%
24
157
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,520
-5.5%
24
158
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$104,010
+4.7%
24
159
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.9%
24†
160
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,300
+5.0%
24
161
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.1%
24†
162
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,450
+10.4%
24
163
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,960
-5.0%
24
164
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
—†
+9.5%
23†
165
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,470
+4.2%
23
166
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,560
+8.1%
23
167
Curators · Master's degree
—†
+7.0%
23†
168
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
23†
169
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$120,490
+1.9%
23
170
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,190
+8.8%
22
171
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,850
+4.1%
22
172
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
22†
173
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$60,560
+6.2%
22
174
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
22†
175
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,450
+3.1%
22
176
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$91,650
+4.5%
22
177
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.0%
22†
178
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,490
+0.3%
22
179
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,590
+4.5%
22
180
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
22†
181
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.6%
22†
182
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+7.0%
22†
183
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$26,820
-13.5%
22
184
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.2%
22†
185
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.5%
22†
186
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
21†
187
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.1%
21†
188
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.2%
21†
189
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$51,940
+6.7%
21
190
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
21†
191
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+4.0%
21†
192
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,080
-1.6%
21
193
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.3%
21†
194
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
21†
195
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.1%
21†
196
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
21†
197
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.2%
21†
198
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$81,350
+6.2%
21
199
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$92,830
+2.5%
21†
200
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
21†
201
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,950
+6.4%
21
202
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$62,410
+5.8%
21
203
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
21†
204
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
21†
205
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
21†
206
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.8%
21†
207
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,850
+3.7%
21
208
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
21†
209
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
20†
210
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
20†
211
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
20†
212
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$58,140
+7.7%
20
213
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,380
+6.4%
20
214
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.9%
20†
215
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,330
-0.3%
20
216
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+8.1%
20†
217
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
20†
218
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
20†
219
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
—†
+3.7%
20†
220
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+1.6%
20†
221
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
20†
222
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$58,660
+7.0%
20
223
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.6%
20†
224
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
20†
225
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.4%
20†
226
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
20†
227
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
20†
228
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
20†
229
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.2%
20†
230
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.5%
20†
231
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
20†
232
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.9%
20†
233
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$82,120
+3.0%
20
234
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
20†
235
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$33,630
+3.6%
19
236
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$38,810
-5.8%
19
237
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$63,310
+6.4%
19
238
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.9%
19†
239
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
19†
240
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.6%
19†
241
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.4%
19†
242
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
19†
243
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,740
-0.1%
19
244
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.7%
19†
245
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
19†
246
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,010
+3.1%
19
247
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.9%
19†
248
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.1%
19†
249
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
19†
250
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
19†
251
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
19†
252
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+5.8%
19†
253
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.6%
19†
254
Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.9%
19†
255
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
—†
+3.4%
19†
256
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.0%
19†
257
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.6%
19†
258
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.3%
18†
259
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
18†
260
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
—†
+4.1%
18†
261
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,510
+5.8%
18
262
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,360
+2.6%
18
263
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
18†
264
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,880
+8.7%
18
265
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$27,730
+5.9%
18
266
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+7.0%
18†
267
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,740
+4.5%
18
268
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.1%
18†
269
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.7%
18†
270
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.8%
18†
271
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
18†
272
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$29,520
+9.1%
18
273
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
18†
274
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,590
+3.7%
18
275
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.8%
18†
276
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.1%
18†
277
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
18†
278
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.2%
17†
279
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,800
+3.1%
17
280
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,170
+6.4%
17
281
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
17†
282
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,870
+7.1%
17
283
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.4%
17†
284
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$19,550
+3.1%
17
285
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,800
+4.2%
17
286
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.4%
17†
287
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,530
+4.4%
17
288
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,850
+3.6%
17
289
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
17†
290
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.2%
17†
291
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.5%
17†
292
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.7%
17†
293
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,790
+4.3%
17
294
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.9%
17†
295
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
17†
296
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+3.5%
17†
297
Archivists · Master's degree
—†
+3.8%
17†
298
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
17†
299
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.7%
17†
300
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
17†
301
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,220
+6.3%
17
302
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
17†
303
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.7%
17†
304
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.3%
17†
305
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
17†
306
Bakers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.6%
17†
307
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
17†
308
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
17†
309
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.2%
17†
310
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.1%
17†
311
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.7%
17†
312
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$49,610
+1.1%
17
313
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.9%
17†
314
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,410
-3.4%
17
315
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.7%
17†
316
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
17†
317
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,930
-6.7%
17
318
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
16†
319
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
16†
320
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.1%
16†
321
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$58,250
+3.5%
16
322
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
16†
323
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.4%
16†
324
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$21,930
+6.3%
16
325
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.8%
16†
326
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
16†
327
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
16†
328
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
16†
329
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.3%
16†
330
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.2%
16†
331
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$97,940
-1.5%
16
332
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
16†
333
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$56,320
+4.8%
16
334
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
16†
335
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
16†
336
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
16†
337
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
16†
338
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$31,480
+6.4%
16
339
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
16†
340
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
16†
341
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.4%
16†
342
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.8%
16†
343
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,350
+6.4%
16
344
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
16†
345
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.6%
16†
346
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.4%
16†
347
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,770
+6.7%
16
348
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
16†
349
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.6%
16†
350
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.4%
15†
351
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,080
+5.0%
15
352
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
15†
353
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.8%
15†
354
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.9%
15†
355
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,690
0.0%
15
356
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
15†
357
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$66,620
+3.0%
15
358
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
359
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
15†
360
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.0%
15†
361
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
15†
362
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
—†
+1.3%
15†
363
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
15†
364
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
—†
+4.0%
15†
365
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.1%
15†
366
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.5%
15†
367
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,990
+3.6%
15
368
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
15†
369
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.7%
15†
370
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,070
+3.7%
15
371
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+3.3%
15†
372
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.5%
15†
373
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.3%
15†
374
School Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+0.7%
15†
375
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,060
+4.5%
15
376
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$46,170
+3.3%
15
377
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.7%
15†
378
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$63,870
+1.7%
15
379
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
15†
380
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
15†
381
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+0.6%
15†
382
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
15†
383
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
—†
+1.7%
15†
384
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,430
+4.5%
15
385
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.8%
14†
386
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
14†
387
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
—†
+1.8%
14†
388
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$47,670
+3.4%
14
389
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
—†
-4.4%
14†
390
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
14†
391
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$28,550
+5.6%
14
392
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
14†
393
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,980
+4.1%
14
394
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
14†
395
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$48,190
+3.8%
14
396
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,780
+5.6%
14
397
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.5%
14†
398
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,410
+4.9%
14
399
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
14†
400
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,610
+2.9%
14
401
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.1%
14†
402
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,260
+5.1%
14
403
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+3.0%
14†
404
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.8%
14†
405
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$33,960
+3.2%
14
406
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
14†
407
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$27,660
+4.1%
14†
408
Animal Breeders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
14†
409
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
14†
410
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
—†
+5.5%
14†
411
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
—†
+3.1%
13†
412
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.9%
13†
413
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
13†
414
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.4%
13†
415
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,410
+2.4%
13
416
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.3%
13†
417
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
13†
418
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$48,520
+4.1%
13
419
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$27,460
+3.9%
13
420
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.7%
13†
421
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
13†
422
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
—†
-6.0%
13†
423
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.5%
13†
424
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
13†
425
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.2%
13†
426
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$23,060
+1.6%
13
427
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$31,560
+3.1%
13
428
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,580
-2.0%
13†
429
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.2%
13†
430
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,960
+3.3%
13
431
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,150
+3.4%
13
432
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.5%
13†
433
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
13†
434
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
13†
435
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,580
0.0%
13
436
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$19,880
+3.4%
13
437
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
13†
438
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$26,670
+5.4%
13
439
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,700
-5.1%
13
440
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,160
+4.5%
13
441
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
13†
442
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
13†
443
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$45,950
+1.7%
13
444
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$63,170
+1.7%
13
445
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
13†
446
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,710
+2.3%
13
447
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,210
+2.2%
13
448
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,050
0.0%
13
449
Editors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.6%
13†
450
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,150
-3.8%
13
451
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
13†
452
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
13†
453
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,210
+3.5%
13
454
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+4.1%
13†
455
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.2%
13†
456
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,250
0.0%
12
457
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.2%
12†
458
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$58,100
+2.1%
12
459
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+0.7%
12†
460
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$27,210
+2.0%
12
461
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
—†
+1.4%
12†
462
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,110
+3.1%
12
463
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$58,410
-3.5%
12
464
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
12†
465
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
12†
466
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.3%
12†
467
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.6%
12†
468
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,690
+1.6%
12
469
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
12†
470
Roof Bolters, Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-34.2%
12†
471
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
12†
472
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
-0.2%
12†
473
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.6%
12†
474
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
12†
475
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$73,740
-4.2%
12
476
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$69,200
-4.2%
12
477
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-0.8%
12†
478
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.9%
12†
479
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$25,840
+0.4%
12
480
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
481
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
12†
482
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
12†
483
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
12†
484
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,010
-6.5%
12
485
Embalmers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.3%
12†
486
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$76,500
-0.1%
12
487
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,970
+3.2%
12
488
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
12†
489
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.2%
12†
490
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
12†
491
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
12†
492
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,010
+2.5%
12
493
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.8%
11†
494
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
11†
495
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.9%
11†
496
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.4%
11†
497
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
0.0%
11†
498
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.7%
11†
499
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,860
+3.7%
11
500
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.8%
11†
501
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.6%
11†
502
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.0%
11†
503
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,400
+0.4%
11
504
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-24.4%
11†
505
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$23,330
-1.5%
11
506
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.1%
11†
507
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
—†
+3.0%
11†
508
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
0.0%
11†
509
Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
11†
510
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,790
+3.0%
11
511
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,430
+3.0%
11
512
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
11†
513
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.8%
11†
514
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
11†
515
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
0.0%
11†
516
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.1%
11†
517
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
11†
518
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
11†
519
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
11†
520
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$68,290
-10.8%
11
521
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.3%
11†
522
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.9%
11†
523
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
11†
524
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,360
+1.0%
11
525
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$56,310
+0.7%
11
526
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
11†
527
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,780
-12.9%
11
528
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
11†
529
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
11†
530
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.8%
10†
531
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
10†
532
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,670
+2.4%
10
533
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$68,620
-3.5%
10
534
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-8.4%
10†
535
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.0%
10†
536
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
—†
-2.5%
10†
537
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,740
+0.7%
10
538
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-3.2%
10†
539
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,390
-1.6%
10
540
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$27,910
+3.0%
10
541
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.2%
10†
542
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.4%
10†
543
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
10†
544
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.8%
10†
545
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
10†
546
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$23,530
+3.8%
10
547
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,160
-7.7%
10
548
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
10†
549
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$49,120
-3.7%
10
550
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.5%
10†
551
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
10†
552
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.5%
10†
553
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
10†
554
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-6.5%
10†
555
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.5%
10†
556
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.4%
10†
557
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
10†
558
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.7%
10†
559
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.3%
10†
560
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
10†
561
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-19.6%
10†
562
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$38,110
+2.1%
9
563
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
9†
564
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.3%
9†
565
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.6%
9†
566
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$45,540
+0.2%
9
567
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.5%
9†
568
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.4%
9†
569
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$23,390
-1.5%
9
570
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$56,230
-0.1%
9
571
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
—†
-5.6%
9†
572
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
9†
573
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$17,260
+0.2%
9
574
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
9†
575
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,930
-1.8%
9
576
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+1.5%
9†
577
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
—†
-17.2%
9†
578
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,550
-4.2%
9
579
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.5%
9†
580
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
—†
-13.7%
9†
581
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
582
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
9†
583
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.3%
9†
584
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.0%
9†
585
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.9%
9†
586
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.8%
8†
587
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-6.9%
8†
588
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
589
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-36.1%
8†
590
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
8†
591
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.9%
8†
592
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,170
-6.8%
8
593
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.5%
8†
594
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.8%
8†
595
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,780
-10.7%
8
596
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
8†
597
Tutors · Some college, no degree
—†
+0.6%
8†
598
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
599
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,420
+2.3%
8
600
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,600
-0.4%
8
601
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$36,280
+0.9%
8
602
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
8†
603
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
8†
604
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.5%
8†
605
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.2%
8†
606
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,040
-12.1%
8
607
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
8†
608
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.8%
8†
609
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.1%
8†
610
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$28,110
+0.2%
8
611
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,990
-1.4%
8
612
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.9%
8†
613
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,310
+0.2%
8
614
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
8†
615
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
8†
616
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
—†
-7.1%
8†
617
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$35,300
+1.0%
8
618
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,030
-2.3%
8
619
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.3%
8†
620
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
8†
621
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
8†
622
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
8†
623
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$29,710
-3.3%
8
624
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-7.8%
7†
625
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.9%
7†
626
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.0%
7†
627
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
—†
-0.9%
7†
628
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
7†
629
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
7†
630
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.0%
7†
631
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
7†
632
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$27,290
-5.4%
7
633
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,690
-16.7%
7
634
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,900
-7.8%
7
635
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
7†
636
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-16.1%
7†
637
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,060
-1.8%
7
638
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.0%
7†
639
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
7†
640
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,040
-0.9%
7
641
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.9%
7†
642
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-6.8%
7†
643
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.0%
7†
644
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
—†
-5.5%
7†
645
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
7†
646
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.8%
7†
647
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
—†
+1.2%
7†
648
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
7†
649
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,040
-10.5%
7
650
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.4%
7†
651
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
7†
652
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
7†
653
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.6%
7†
654
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.1%
7†
655
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
7†
656
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,960
-8.9%
7
657
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,060
-8.1%
7
658
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-4.9%
7†
659
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.2%
6†
660
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
6†
661
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
6†
662
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.4%
6†
663
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.1%
6†
664
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-21.2%
6†
665
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-14.6%
6†
666
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
6†
667
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
6†
668
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
6†
669
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.9%
6†
670
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.7%
6†
671
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-13.6%
6†
672
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,010
-11.6%
6
673
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
6†
674
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.1%
6†
675
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.8%
6†
676
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-26.3%
6†
677
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,540
-1.6%
6
678
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
—†
-4.5%
6†
679
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$27,390
-1.0%
6
680
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
6†
681
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.1%
5†
682
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,100
-6.7%
5
683
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
5†
684
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.7%
5†
685
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$21,480
-5.6%
5
686
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
5†
687
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
—†
-13.5%
5†
688
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.6%
5†
689
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
4†
Live jobs in Florence, AL
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