Best jobs in Houston, TX

The best-scoring occupations in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Houston, TX How we score
Wages here are local to Houston, TX (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 Houston, TX pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$389,520 vs $224,990 · +73.1%
$134,560 vs $132,300 · +1.7%
$64,050 vs $64,120 · -0.1%
$119,600 vs $105,770 · +13.1%
$27,570 vs $31,200 · -11.6%
$320,450 vs $300,080 · +6.8%
−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
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1029
$389,520
+0.3%
—
200
100†
02
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$134,560
+40.1%
5,970
29,500
78
03
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$64,050
+49.9%
1,120
2,300
73
04
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$119,600
+4.4%
97,320
308,700
73
05
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$27,570
+6.1%
105,810
904,300
73
06
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$320,450
+4.3%
180
300
71
07
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree · 53-2011
$307,690
+3.9%
4,160
11,700
69
08
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$275,310
+8.6%
680
2,700
67
09
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$23,440
+17.0%
63,820
765,800
66
10
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$292,490
+2.5%
7,010
9,600
66
11
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$291,510
+4.2%
230
400
65
12
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$106,750
+33.5%
4,060
23,400
64
13
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$277,960
+5.4%
120
300
63
14
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011
$275,270
+4.3%
1,920
22,200
63
15
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$126,370
+28.5%
2,110
16,000
61
16
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$47,060
+42.1%
1,620
4,100
61
17
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$274,410
+3.3%
1,030
2,100
60
18
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$166,910
+14.8%
18,570
74,600
60
19
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
$131,730
+17.3%
—
27,400
60†
20
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$172,160
+15.2%
13,090
55,600
60
21
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$124,400
+23.2%
12,410
62,100
59
22
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$249,070
+6.1%
420
900
58
23
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$129,440
+15.8%
22,940
115,200
57
24
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$36,890
+8.5%
72,970
472,300
56
25
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$99,830
+4.9%
65,910
189,100
55
Showing top 25 of 793 scored occupations — show all 793show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$137,240
+20.4%
54
27
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.7%
52†
28
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree
$134,050
+19.7%
51
29
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$207,000
+6.4%
50
30
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$31,340
-0.5%
48
31
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$210,230
+3.2%
47
32
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$199,770
+4.0%
46
33
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
$144,120
+5.8%
46†
34
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
—†
+1.2%
45†
35
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists · Master's degree
—†
+6.3%
45†
36
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$86,380
+21.5%
45
37
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$157,980
+4.1%
44
38
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$187,550
+4.1%
43
39
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$77,280
+22.0%
43
40
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$153,030
+6.6%
43
41
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$81,670
+21.8%
43
42
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$144,820
+4.5%
43
43
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,050
+14.9%
43
44
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.8%
43†
45
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$99,510
+5.6%
42
46
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$172,020
+3.8%
42
47
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,010
+16.8%
42
48
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$124,900
+11.9%
41
49
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$135,880
+4.7%
41
50
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$174,490
+3.2%
40
51
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,380
-5.5%
40
52
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,840
+4.0%
40
53
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$100,400
+15.0%
40
54
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$81,340
+19.2%
40
55
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,180
+16.1%
40
56
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$125,350
+9.1%
40
57
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$111,690
+11.0%
40
58
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$129,280
+11.1%
40
59
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$82,990
+18.5%
39
60
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$139,100
+8.7%
39
61
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,280
+9.6%
39
62
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$103,580
+13.8%
39
63
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$103,530
+8.7%
39
64
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.2%
39†
65
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$29,350
-9.9%
39
66
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$75,940
+16.7%
38
67
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$169,870
+1.3%
38
68
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$131,070
+7.2%
38
69
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,000
+1.5%
38
70
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$142,110
+5.0%
38
71
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$113,440
+8.7%
38
72
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$137,740
+7.3%
37
73
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,700
+10.9%
37
74
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$140,470
+4.6%
37
75
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$67,370
+16.8%
37
76
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$101,120
+8.8%
37
77
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$105,440
+8.2%
36
78
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$85,090
+4.6%
36
79
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$95,100
+13.0%
36
80
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$124,640
+8.0%
36
81
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$133,970
+6.1%
36
82
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$77,170
+16.2%
35
83
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$30,650
+2.0%
35
84
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$129,630
+6.2%
35
85
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,320
+20.0%
34
86
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$82,910
+12.5%
34
87
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
—†
+8.7%
34†
88
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$22,080
-0.7%
34
89
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,450
+19.8%
34
90
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,220
+18.4%
34
91
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$77,870
+14.7%
34
92
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$98,930
+9.6%
34
93
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,190
+11.2%
34
94
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,530
+5.0%
33
95
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,890
+5.8%
33
96
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$131,420
+5.1%
33
97
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$98,690
+10.0%
33
98
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$127,800
+5.5%
33
99
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,370
-6.7%
33
100
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$139,050
+3.1%
33
101
Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.9%
33†
102
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,430
+9.5%
33
103
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$150,320
+1.8%
33
104
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,110
+12.5%
33
105
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$41,350
+7.3%
33
106
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,860
+3.7%
33
107
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-1.1%
33†
108
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,020
+5.3%
33
109
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,180
+9.5%
33
110
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$80,450
+12.1%
32
111
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$130,280
+4.4%
32
112
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$133,870
+1.9%
32
113
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$123,250
+5.7%
32
114
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,420
+6.1%
32
115
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$79,080
+13.3%
32
116
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$138,120
+2.6%
32
117
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$82,060
+3.0%
32
118
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,150
+15.4%
32
119
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-7.7%
32†
120
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,950
+5.0%
32
121
Statisticians · Master's degree
$104,330
+8.5%
32
122
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$133,240
+3.5%
31
123
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,060
+8.1%
31
124
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$104,930
+7.0%
31
125
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$127,340
+3.9%
31
126
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$97,060
+9.3%
31
127
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$72,550
+6.2%
31
128
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$111,650
+4.6%
31
129
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$148,870
+0.2%
31
130
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$135,430
+2.5%
31
131
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$130,270
+2.1%
31
132
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$101,660
+5.7%
31
133
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,990
-0.3%
31
134
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,410
+6.0%
30
135
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.3%
30†
136
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,630
+10.8%
30
137
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$131,470
+2.7%
30
138
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,090
+3.1%
30
139
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,820
+12.8%
30
140
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$102,570
+7.1%
30
141
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
—†
+4.0%
30†
142
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$88,730
+9.5%
30
143
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,430
+7.3%
30
144
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
—†
+11.1%
30†
145
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,710
+3.8%
30
146
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,470
+8.7%
29
147
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+9.2%
29†
148
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$67,370
+6.7%
29
149
Political Scientists · Master's degree
—†
-3.1%
29†
150
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$66,440
+12.8%
29
151
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
29†
152
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$131,260
+1.6%
29
153
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$93,110
+8.2%
29
154
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,320
+5.7%
29
155
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$101,200
+6.5%
29
156
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$106,740
+4.9%
29
157
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$96,750
+7.0%
29
158
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$61,080
+12.9%
28
159
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$72,150
+11.1%
28
160
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,250
+3.1%
28
161
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$103,940
+5.5%
28
162
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$76,290
+5.8%
28
163
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$89,040
+7.5%
28
164
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$105,650
+3.8%
28
165
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$96,390
+6.4%
28
166
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$104,350
+5.0%
28
167
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,920
+7.3%
28
168
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,030
+0.3%
27
169
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,710
+5.3%
27
170
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.3%
27†
171
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
+10.1%
27†
172
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
—†
+6.8%
27†
173
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$81,270
+8.6%
27
174
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$63,690
+11.5%
27
175
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$64,500
-2.0%
27
176
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,890
+11.9%
27
177
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$124,190
+0.8%
27
178
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
27†
179
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,750
-1.6%
27
180
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,710
+6.6%
27
181
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$54,450
+12.6%
27
182
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,790
+4.1%
27
183
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$129,380
-0.3%
27
184
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$100,980
+1.9%
26
185
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$108,740
+2.9%
26
186
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$102,920
+4.2%
26
187
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,320
+5.8%
26
188
Economists · Master's degree
—†
+1.2%
26†
189
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.2%
26†
190
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,570
+3.1%
26
191
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+10.9%
26†
192
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$109,140
+3.0%
26
193
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$118,830
+0.5%
26
194
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$88,210
+6.5%
26
195
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,570
+4.1%
26
196
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$97,590
+3.9%
26
197
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$103,670
+3.5%
26
198
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$107,230
+3.0%
26
199
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$95,170
+4.4%
26
200
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$124,400
-0.7%
26
201
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$76,920
+8.1%
26
202
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,940
+8.1%
26
203
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,310
+6.5%
25†
204
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$71,900
+7.7%
25
205
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$76,810
+7.7%
25
206
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,920
+10.4%
25
207
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$105,700
+1.7%
25
208
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,850
+11.0%
25
209
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.3%
25†
210
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$76,780
+6.4%
25
211
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$65,540
-1.6%
25
212
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.0%
25†
213
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,490
+11.5%
24
214
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$77,550
+3.3%
24
215
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$44,140
+12.6%
24
216
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
24†
217
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,330
+11.3%
24
218
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,700
+2.7%
24
219
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$116,030
-0.7%
24
220
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,930
+12.1%
24
221
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,880
+2.6%
24
222
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+3.0%
24†
223
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$91,570
+4.2%
24
224
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,330
+1.2%
24
225
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$105,770
+1.9%
24
226
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,430
+3.3%
24
227
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$99,640
-1.5%
24
228
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,520
+2.1%
24
229
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,760
+3.7%
24
230
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,200
+11.4%
24
231
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$80,780
+4.3%
24
232
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,990
+5.1%
24†
233
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$49,460
-5.8%
24
234
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,950
+3.6%
24
235
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$84,160
+5.2%
24
236
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$78,860
+3.0%
24
237
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,960
+2.0%
24
238
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,420
+2.0%
24
239
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,210
+4.2%
24
240
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$85,400
+4.0%
24
241
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$102,190
+2.0%
23
242
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,480
+2.5%
23
243
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$101,430
-4.2%
23
244
Historians · Master's degree
—†
+2.2%
23†
245
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,770
+2.0%
23
246
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$57,590
+9.5%
23
247
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,730
-1.3%
23†
248
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,200
+6.4%
23
249
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,650
+2.2%
23
250
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,200
+8.5%
23
251
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,300
+4.5%
23
252
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$77,180
+5.5%
23
253
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$75,930
+3.5%
23
254
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,940
+4.2%
23
255
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,290
+6.1%
23
256
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$78,610
+4.7%
22
257
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$77,690
+1.6%
22†
258
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,270
+10.0%
22
259
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$48,880
+9.7%
22
260
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$108,350
-1.7%
22
261
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$96,050
+1.7%
22
262
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,460
+0.4%
22
263
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$75,550
+5.5%
22
264
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$68,320
+4.8%
22
265
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,970
+2.3%
22
266
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,020
-6.1%
22
267
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,400
+6.4%
22
268
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,410
+5.8%
22
269
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,160
+4.1%
22
270
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$82,610
+3.9%
22
271
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,380
+2.1%
22
272
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,490
+3.3%
22†
273
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$104,620
-11.2%
22
274
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$65,830
-2.0%
22
275
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$98,330
+1.0%
22
276
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,710
+3.4%
22
277
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,390
+3.8%
22
278
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$44,110
+9.1%
22
279
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$84,160
+3.4%
21
280
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,940
+2.2%
21
281
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,220
+8.5%
21
282
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,500
0.0%
21
283
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,670
+2.6%
21
284
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$75,350
+4.5%
21
285
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$75,360
+4.9%
21
286
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,140
+3.9%
21
287
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,880
+8.8%
21
288
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,840
-0.2%
21
289
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$102,190
-1.8%
21
290
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,570
+1.7%
21
291
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$57,500
+4.3%
21†
292
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,990
+2.9%
21
293
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$71,050
+4.5%
21
294
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+6.1%
21†
295
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
—†
+3.3%
21†
296
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,040
+3.6%
21
297
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,970
-5.0%
21
298
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,800
-1.3%
21
299
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$77,430
+1.3%
21
300
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,730
+6.4%
21
301
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,280
+3.6%
21
302
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,670
+4.5%
21
303
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,150
-3.5%
21
304
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,250
+7.1%
21
305
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,920
+8.5%
21
306
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+7.7%
21†
307
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,950
+3.6%
21
308
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$21,850
+6.3%
21
309
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,820
+3.1%
20
310
Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,960
+1.2%
20†
311
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$74,940
+4.1%
20
312
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$43,020
+9.5%
20
313
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$96,440
-6.0%
20
314
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$99,320
-0.1%
20
315
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$76,120
+3.6%
20
316
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$45,990
+1.1%
20
317
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
20†
318
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-3.1%
20†
319
Curators · Master's degree
$57,290
+7.0%
20
320
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.4%
20†
321
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,230
+1.6%
20
322
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
20†
323
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$83,480
+2.1%
20
324
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+2.5%
20†
325
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,500
+3.0%
20
326
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$62,450
+2.5%
20†
327
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,100
+2.4%
20
328
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,400
+7.1%
20
329
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-14.5%
20†
330
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$91,430
+0.6%
20
331
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,570
+2.3%
20
332
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$63,120
+4.1%
20
333
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$61,770
+4.8%
20
334
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$63,950
+4.9%
20
335
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$22,770
+5.9%
20
336
Pile Driver Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,030
+4.3%
20
337
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,100
+6.4%
19
338
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$86,440
+1.2%
19
339
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
+4.3%
19†
340
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,100
-2.8%
19
341
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$87,360
+0.9%
19
342
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,850
-1.6%
19
343
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$91,450
0.0%
19
344
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,890
-0.1%
19
345
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$71,760
+3.6%
19
346
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$91,900
-2.2%
19
347
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,130
+5.0%
19
348
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,670
+2.6%
19
349
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,510
+2.1%
19
350
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,350
+6.7%
19
351
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,370
+8.2%
19
352
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$88,570
+0.7%
19
353
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,790
+6.0%
19
354
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$62,960
+4.4%
19
355
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,370
+8.7%
19
356
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,120
+3.4%
19
357
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,900
+2.4%
19
358
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,050
+3.7%
19
359
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,250
+6.7%
19
360
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$84,850
+0.7%
19
361
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,310
+2.1%
19
362
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,420
+2.0%
19
363
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$29,300
-1.5%
19
364
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$82,200
+1.5%
19
365
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
19†
366
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,770
+2.4%
19
367
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$66,450
+4.1%
19
368
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,330
+1.1%
19†
369
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$83,720
+1.2%
19
370
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,590
-7.7%
19
371
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$76,120
+1.5%
19
372
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,050
+1.2%
19
373
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,390
-0.7%
19
374
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,190
+1.7%
19
375
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$78,200
-4.2%
18
376
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$75,280
+1.7%
18
377
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$65,080
-1.8%
18
378
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,360
0.0%
18
379
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,030
+4.4%
18
380
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,160
+1.7%
18
381
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$64,220
+3.8%
18
382
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,330
+2.7%
18
383
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$74,140
+1.8%
18
384
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$61,410
+4.3%
18
385
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,500
+5.2%
18
386
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,120
+7.6%
18
387
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
—†
-2.1%
18†
388
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,530
-8.8%
18
389
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$61,220
+4.3%
18
390
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,460
+3.7%
18
391
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$56,670
+3.4%
18
392
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$65,510
+3.7%
18
393
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$61,350
+1.7%
18
394
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,040
+5.2%
18
395
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$59,250
-3.7%
18
396
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,720
-4.7%
18
397
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,880
-0.8%
18
398
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,410
+6.3%
18
399
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+5.9%
18†
400
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,960
+3.4%
18
401
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+4.2%
18†
402
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$85,090
-0.1%
18
403
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.0%
18†
404
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,400
+6.6%
18
405
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,820
-5.1%
18
406
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$85,980
-6.0%
18
407
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,990
+8.1%
18
408
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$67,560
+1.7%
18
409
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.3%
18†
410
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$36,330
+6.4%
18
411
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,430
+3.2%
17
412
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$33,860
+4.1%
17
413
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,540
+5.6%
17
414
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$79,450
+0.2%
17
415
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,630
0.0%
17
416
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,430
+4.3%
17
417
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$74,570
+0.7%
17
418
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$45,500
+5.9%
17
419
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$61,440
+3.7%
17
420
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$61,220
+3.2%
17
421
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$33,920
+6.7%
17
422
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.0%
17†
423
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,110
+6.0%
17
424
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,890
+0.7%
17
425
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,830
+6.9%
17
426
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,000
+3.4%
17
427
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-18.2%
17†
428
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$31,080
+5.6%
17
429
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,270
+4.6%
17
430
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,860
+4.6%
17
431
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,100
+2.2%
17
432
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,950
-3.1%
17
433
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,570
+4.5%
17
434
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,730
+0.2%
17
435
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$78,820
-6.5%
17
436
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$79,280
-4.4%
17
437
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,080
+7.0%
17
438
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$77,770
-2.6%
17
439
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,650
+3.0%
17
440
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$60,520
+3.4%
17
441
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$50,420
+4.6%
17
442
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,250
+3.1%
17
443
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,750
+5.9%
17
444
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,020
-3.4%
17
445
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,350
0.0%
17
446
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$46,140
+3.8%
16
447
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
16†
448
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,050
+4.7%
16
449
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$79,160
-5.6%
16
450
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
16†
451
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,900
+1.8%
16
452
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,440
-0.2%
16
453
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,510
-9.5%
16†
454
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
—†
-1.2%
16†
455
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$47,410
+5.4%
16
456
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,280
0.0%
16
457
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,090
-2.4%
16
458
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$55,160
+4.0%
16
459
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$67,200
-1.8%
16
460
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$34,290
+5.6%
16
461
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,470
+2.0%
16
462
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.4%
16†
463
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,720
+2.3%
16†
464
Animal Breeders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
16†
465
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,280
+4.8%
16
466
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$58,400
+2.1%
16
467
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,300
-7.8%
16†
468
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$69,410
+0.6%
16
469
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,410
+3.2%
16
470
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,120
+5.3%
16
471
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,680
+3.7%
16
472
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,240
+2.7%
16
473
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,780
-0.8%
16
474
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,600
-1.8%
16
475
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,310
+2.8%
16
476
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,040
+2.1%
16
477
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,320
+4.5%
16
478
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,220
+5.7%
16
479
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,770
+4.5%
16
480
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,750
+4.9%
16
481
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$29,740
+0.4%
16
482
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$62,070
-3.5%
16
483
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$47,610
+4.2%
16
484
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,680
+1.3%
16
485
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$37,710
+3.2%
16
486
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,970
+2.9%
16
487
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$55,610
+2.3%
16
488
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$48,190
+2.1%
15†
489
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$49,000
+4.4%
15
490
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,510
+6.2%
15
491
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$48,140
+3.8%
15
492
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,890
+5.1%
15
493
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$66,240
+1.4%
15
494
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$29,650
+3.9%
15
495
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,090
+3.7%
15
496
Watch and Clock Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
15†
497
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$48,680
+3.5%
15
498
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$49,170
+4.0%
15
499
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$49,910
+4.1%
15
500
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$50,140
+3.5%
15
501
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,200
+3.5%
15
502
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$69,210
-1.6%
15
503
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,930
+3.0%
15
504
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,520
+5.7%
15
505
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,740
+1.4%
15
506
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$44,500
+2.4%
15†
507
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,060
+1.6%
15
508
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,490
+6.4%
15
509
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,860
+4.4%
15
510
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$47,260
+2.5%
15
511
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,270
+1.4%
15†
512
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,810
-7.8%
15
513
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$46,600
+1.8%
15
514
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,550
+4.2%
15
515
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,900
+2.5%
15
516
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$44,600
+4.5%
15
517
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,260
+5.4%
15
518
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$51,820
+2.6%
15
519
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,410
+3.3%
15
520
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,570
+3.7%
15
521
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$31,200
+6.4%
15
522
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$58,100
+2.3%
15
523
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,870
+2.4%
15
524
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$38,090
+5.7%
15
525
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,460
-2.2%
15
526
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,100
+5.3%
15
527
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$34,270
+6.0%
15
528
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,200
+4.9%
15
529
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,860
+2.4%
15
530
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,620
+3.5%
15
531
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.2%
15†
532
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$63,960
+1.1%
15
533
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,430
+3.8%
15
534
Archivists · Master's degree
$48,370
+3.8%
14
535
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,200
+4.1%
14
536
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,340
+3.3%
14
537
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
14†
538
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$62,870
+1.2%
14
539
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$61,010
+1.0%
14
540
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,540
+5.8%
14
541
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,920
+3.6%
14
542
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$65,970
-1.9%
14
543
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,630
+1.5%
14
544
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$65,970
-1.6%
14
545
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,750
0.0%
14
546
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,190
+6.4%
14
547
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$48,100
+3.3%
14
548
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.6%
14†
549
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,570
+0.2%
14
550
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$67,290
-2.0%
14
551
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$62,910
+0.5%
14
552
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
14†
553
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$26,400
+3.4%
14
554
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,480
+5.1%
14
555
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,760
+3.9%
14
556
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$32,430
+5.5%
14
557
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,790
+3.2%
14
558
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,380
-16.9%
14
559
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,390
+5.1%
14
560
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,710
+3.5%
14
561
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$47,990
+3.1%
14
562
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$64,670
-3.5%
14
563
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,820
+3.7%
14
564
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$34,010
+3.1%
14
565
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,850
-4.2%
14
566
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
14†
567
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$58,490
+1.3%
14
568
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,930
+4.3%
14
569
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,490
+2.7%
14
570
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$32,550
+1.6%
14
571
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,160
+2.2%
14
572
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.3%
13†
573
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
13†
574
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,150
+1.2%
13
575
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,070
+3.0%
13
576
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
13†
577
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+2.0%
13†
578
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$39,670
+2.0%
13†
579
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,360
-0.4%
13
580
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,680
+1.4%
13
581
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,900
+3.7%
13
582
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$38,490
+3.1%
13
583
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,200
+1.6%
13
584
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,580
-1.4%
13
585
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$63,440
-0.3%
13
586
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,750
+2.6%
13
587
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,590
-2.8%
13
588
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$35,660
+2.0%
13
589
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,700
+3.2%
13
590
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,660
+3.3%
13
591
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$63,090
-5.5%
13
592
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$62,340
-13.7%
13
593
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,500
+2.5%
13
594
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$18,200
+5.5%
13†
595
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,270
+3.9%
13
596
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,530
-2.9%
13
597
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,900
+1.6%
13
598
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$49,940
+0.4%
13
599
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,240
+4.7%
13
600
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,310
-2.8%
13
601
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,920
-1.7%
13
602
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$60,820
-6.9%
13
603
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$27,900
+5.5%
13
604
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,510
+3.8%
13
605
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,700
+3.0%
13
606
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-24.4%
13†
607
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,730
+2.5%
13
608
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,140
+0.7%
13
609
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,090
-16.7%
13
610
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,280
-10.7%
13
611
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,600
-6.4%
13
612
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,950
+0.7%
13
613
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.6%
13†
614
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,550
-0.9%
12
615
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$50,990
+1.4%
12
616
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,470
+2.3%
12
617
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$44,490
+1.7%
12
618
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$55,350
-8.4%
12
619
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,670
+3.6%
12
620
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,870
+3.3%
12
621
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
—†
-22.3%
12†
622
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.6%
12†
623
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.1%
12†
624
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,090
-12.9%
12
625
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,050
+2.9%
12
626
Models · No formal educational credential
—†
-0.5%
12†
627
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,160
-4.9%
12†
628
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,860
+1.0%
12
629
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$29,050
+3.0%
12
630
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$48,130
+1.6%
12
631
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.0%
12†
632
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$46,320
+0.9%
12
633
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$33,350
+3.6%
12
634
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$53,520
-2.5%
12
635
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
12†
636
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,870
-14.4%
12
637
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$31,120
+3.0%
12
638
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,690
+4.1%
12
639
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,940
-6.5%
12
640
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,870
+2.8%
12
641
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,400
+2.5%
11
642
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,830
-0.9%
11
643
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$55,490
-1.2%
11
644
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,960
-5.5%
11
645
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,500
-9.0%
11
646
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,700
-3.7%
11
647
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,150
-5.8%
11
648
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,700
-2.9%
11
649
Tapers · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.1%
11†
650
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,140
+2.3%
11
651
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,220
-2.3%
11
652
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$26,730
-1.5%
11
653
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,290
-8.9%
11
654
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,670
-10.5%
11
655
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
11†
656
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,280
+1.8%
11
657
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
11†
658
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,330
-10.8%
11
659
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$30,690
-5.4%
11
660
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,750
+1.0%
11
661
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,970
-7.8%
11
662
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.4%
11†
663
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,520
-16.3%
11
664
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$28,600
+0.2%
11
665
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,440
+1.1%
11
666
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,050
+2.5%
11
667
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-25.9%
11†
668
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,270
+3.1%
11
669
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
—†
-0.6%
11†
670
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,060
+2.8%
11
671
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,650
+1.2%
11
672
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,500
+2.5%
11
673
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,420
-12.1%
11
674
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$48,890
-7.1%
11
675
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,200
+1.0%
11
676
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
-0.4%
11
677
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,370
+2.0%
11
678
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,070
+0.5%
11
679
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$50,300
-3.9%
11
680
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-27.5%
11†
681
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,400
-11.6%
11
682
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$36,960
+2.3%
11
683
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$37,640
+1.5%
10
684
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,830
-0.2%
10
685
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$50,510
-3.2%
10
686
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.7%
10†
687
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$50,770
-12.4%
10
688
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,470
-36.1%
10
689
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$38,120
+1.0%
10
690
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,650
-3.8%
10
691
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,850
-13.6%
10
692
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,710
-4.8%
10
693
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,840
+0.2%
10
694
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,170
-8.7%
10
695
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,640
-6.2%
10
696
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,750
+2.3%
10
697
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,900
-13.6%
10
698
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,740
-4.6%
10
699
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,440
-2.3%
10
700
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
—†
-10.5%
10†
701
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,830
-8.3%
10
702
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,600
-0.7%
10†
703
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$48,810
-5.2%
10
704
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,550
-12.8%
10
705
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$45,620
-17.2%
10
706
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,520
-25.9%
10
707
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
10†
708
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,890
-2.8%
10
709
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$48,140
-2.5%
10
710
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,370
-21.1%
10
711
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,880
-4.7%
10
712
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$45,150
-4.1%
10
713
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,130
-6.3%
10
714
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,050
-0.5%
10
715
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,520
-4.3%
10
716
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,820
-6.8%
10
717
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
10†
718
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,400
-15.9%
10
719
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$31,380
+2.5%
10
720
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,460
-19.6%
10
721
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$23,090
-13.5%
10
722
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$33,990
+0.6%
10
723
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,280
-12.0%
9
724
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,560
-2.5%
9
725
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,030
-13.2%
9
726
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$42,020
-0.9%
9
727
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.7%
9†
728
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.6%
9†
729
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,060
-6.3%
9
730
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,280
-12.0%
9
731
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,180
-8.1%
9
732
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,310
-3.0%
9
733
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
9†
734
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
9†
735
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$42,660
-22.1%
9
736
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
9†
737
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-10.2%
9†
738
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,550
-5.4%
9
739
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,100
+1.0%
9
740
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,170
+0.8%
9
741
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$38,600
-0.1%
9
742
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$33,290
-3.3%
9
743
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-15.1%
9†
744
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,820
-1.8%
9
745
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$41,140
-3.4%
9
746
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$37,050
+0.6%
9
747
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$26,860
+1.2%
9
748
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,240
-1.6%
8
749
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$37,610
-0.1%
8
750
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,270
-6.8%
8
751
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,880
-13.6%
8
752
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,140
-0.1%
8
753
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$35,850
-5.0%
8
754
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$35,860
+0.6%
8
755
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,840
-2.3%
8
756
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,920
-21.2%
8
757
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,710
+1.4%
8
758
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,380
-6.6%
8
759
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,270
-9.5%
8
760
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
—†
-3.7%
8†
761
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-6.1%
8†
762
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.8%
8†
763
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
8†
764
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$34,140
-1.0%
8
765
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,250
-8.3%
8
766
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
8†
767
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,940
-16.1%
8
768
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$36,460
-13.0%
8
769
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,810
-14.6%
8
770
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$36,260
-4.5%
8
771
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,470
-0.6%
8
772
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,180
+0.6%
8
773
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$33,530
-10.8%
8
774
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,730
-18.9%
8
775
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$29,040
+0.6%
8
776
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,730
-1.8%
8
777
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,450
-3.3%
8
778
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,860
-15.2%
8
779
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-7.0%
8†
780
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,330
-26.3%
7
781
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,310
-5.9%
7
782
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$34,320
-5.4%
7
783
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.0%
7†
784
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,630
-11.7%
7
785
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
7†
786
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,530
-1.3%
7
787
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,660
-2.7%
7
788
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$29,680
-13.5%
6
789
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,210
-6.7%
6
790
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$25,720
-5.6%
6
791
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,970
-1.6%
6
792
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$25,900
-18.1%
5
793
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$23,450
-0.6%
5
Live jobs in Houston, TX
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