Best jobs in Maryland

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

Search live jobs in Maryland How we score
Wages here are local to Maryland (OEWS May 2025). Projected growth and openings are national BLS projections — not a local forecast.
How this ranking is scored
score = .40·pay + .30·growth + .20·employment + .10·openings
Each factor is scaled to the strongest occupation on this list, then weighted and summed. Weights differ by list type. Full methodology.
Wages — OEWS May 2025 (local)
Growth & openings — EP 2024–34 (national)
How Maryland pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$581,510 vs $420,860 · +38.2%
$131,110 vs $132,300 · -0.9%
$418,010 vs $391,490 · +6.8%
$442,210 vs $328,730 · +34.5%
$361,030 vs $289,140 · +24.9%
$117,930 vs $105,770 · +11.5%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$581,510
+2.7%
—
800
100†
02
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$131,110
+40.1%
6,710
29,500
75
03
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$418,010
+3.2%
—
1,300
74†
04
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
$442,210
+6.4%
120
400
67
05
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
$361,030
+4.4%
—
200
67†
06
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$117,930
+4.4%
96,740
308,700
66
07
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$136,370
+33.5%
3,340
23,400
65
08
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$45,430
+42.1%
670
4,100
64
09
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$451,620
+2.7%
550
1,000
63
10
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$38,040
+17.0%
46,560
765,800
63
11
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$337,230
+4.1%
—
600
62†
12
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$139,640
+28.5%
8,650
16,000
61
13
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$302,840
+5.4%
—
300
59†
14
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$131,810
+23.2%
17,030
62,100
57
15
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$138,680
+15.8%
31,350
115,200
54
16
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$33,660
+6.1%
49,380
904,300
51
17
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$158,750
+14.8%
19,770
74,600
50
18
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$171,490
+15.2%
14,620
55,600
50
19
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$328,700
+3.9%
520
600
49
20
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$305,320
+6.1%
460
900
49
21
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$35,510
-0.5%
79,320
555,800
48
22
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$137,560
+20.4%
2,950
12,000
47
23
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
$145,310
+19.7%
2,870
3,200
47
24
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
$126,950
+21.8%
580
2,400
47
25
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$99,790
+4.9%
52,910
189,100
45
Showing top 25 of 728 scored occupations — show all 728show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$97,410
+21.5%
44
27
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$306,310
+1.2%
42
28
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$285,730
+2.7%
42
29
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$223,140
+8.6%
41
30
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,160
+17.3%
41
31
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$77,670
+22.0%
41
32
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$37,690
+8.5%
40
33
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$248,660
+4.3%
40
34
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$260,410
+3.3%
40
35
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$159,460
+11.9%
40
36
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$102,700
+16.7%
39
37
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$253,670
+4.2%
39
38
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$102,980
+18.5%
39
39
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$144,680
+8.2%
38
40
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$121,680
+8.8%
38
41
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$37,820
+14.9%
37
42
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$82,010
+19.2%
37
43
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$159,040
+4.5%
36
44
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$34,390
-9.9%
36
45
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$101,830
+16.2%
36
46
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$212,080
+2.5%
36
47
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$59,530
+16.8%
36
48
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$101,500
+3.0%
35
49
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,460
+18.4%
35
50
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$163,170
+9.6%
35
51
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$99,190
+15.0%
35
52
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$104,040
+5.6%
35
53
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
$207,450
+0.3%
35†
54
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$41,600
+1.5%
34
55
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,050
+16.8%
34
56
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,070
+19.8%
34
57
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$106,980
+13.8%
34
58
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,520
+20.0%
34
59
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
$211,770
+4.3%
34
60
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$140,120
+11.1%
34
61
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$113,610
+8.7%
34
62
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,870
+16.1%
33
63
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$165,840
+8.0%
33
64
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$119,930
+11.0%
33
65
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$154,160
+6.6%
32
66
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,680
-1.6%
32
67
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$128,330
+8.7%
32
68
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,410
+12.5%
32
69
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$137,150
+4.7%
32†
70
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$99,210
+13.0%
32
71
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$122,870
+9.1%
31
72
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$89,370
+4.6%
31
73
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$36,620
+2.0%
31
74
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$111,100
+10.0%
31
75
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$152,730
+7.3%
31
76
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,890
+10.9%
31
77
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$95,030
+13.3%
31
78
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$155,650
+6.2%
30
79
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$156,750
+6.1%
30
80
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$91,820
+12.5%
30
81
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$172,670
+3.8%
30
82
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,270
+15.4%
30
83
Statisticians · Master's degree
$132,620
+8.5%
30
84
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$139,110
+4.1%
30
85
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$132,940
+8.7%
30
86
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,360
+4.0%
30
87
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$70,040
+14.7%
30
88
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,490
+9.5%
30
89
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$76,370
+10.8%
29
90
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$36,750
-0.7%
29
91
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$168,620
+3.7%
29
92
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$201,940
+1.8%
29
93
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$88,960
+12.1%
29
94
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$174,390
+4.0%
29
95
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$99,880
+9.6%
29
96
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$152,770
+5.0%
29
97
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$117,760
+5.5%
29†
98
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,360
+11.0%
29†
99
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,000
+8.7%
29
100
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$168,500
+4.1%
29
101
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$82,140
+12.8%
28
102
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$125,150
+7.2%
28
103
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$101,650
+6.8%
28†
104
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$153,410
+5.5%
28
105
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$72,310
+12.9%
28
106
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,830
-5.5%
28
107
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,420
+11.9%
27
108
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$83,910
+6.2%
27
109
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$149,380
+5.0%
27
110
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$46,960
+7.3%
27
111
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$138,990
+4.6%
27
112
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$117,200
+8.1%
27
113
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$164,670
+2.0%
27
114
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$69,900
+12.6%
27
115
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$140,640
+5.7%
27
116
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$161,470
+3.1%
26
117
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$76,370
+6.7%
26
118
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$140,670
+4.9%
26
119
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,670
+12.8%
26
120
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$172,190
+2.5%
26
121
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,150
+7.3%
26
122
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$112,690
+7.5%
26
123
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,450
+6.0%
26
124
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$126,560
+5.7%
25
125
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$107,830
+7.0%
25
126
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,760
+5.3%
25
127
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$181,640
+0.8%
25
128
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Bachelor's degree
$130,150
+5.8%
25
129
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$100,800
+8.6%
25
130
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,780
+12.1%
25
131
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$94,050
+9.3%
25
132
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$91,260
+9.5%
25
133
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$117,130
+6.5%
25
134
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,490
+3.8%
25
135
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$121,920
+5.8%
24
136
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$131,210
+5.1%
24
137
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$90,900
+5.8%
24
138
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$70,020
+8.1%
24
139
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,330
+9.5%
24
140
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$147,470
+3.5%
24
141
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$46,840
+12.6%
24
142
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$97,490
+8.2%
24
143
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,240
+2.3%
24
144
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$73,580
+9.7%
24
145
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,850
+6.4%
24†
146
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,180
+6.1%
24
147
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,090
+6.6%
24
148
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$105,230
+7.1%
24
149
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$77,680
-2.0%
24
150
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,330
+10.4%
24
151
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,140
-0.3%
24
152
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$63,970
+11.1%
24
153
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,310
+3.1%
24
154
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$115,550
+4.6%
24
155
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$100,370
+5.7%
24
156
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,550
+11.3%
23
157
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,750
+4.2%
23
158
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$122,260
+5.0%
23
159
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$91,820
+8.1%
23
160
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,430
+11.4%
23
161
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$129,770
+2.1%
23
162
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,270
-6.7%
23
163
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$96,760
+7.0%
23
164
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,500
+8.8%
23
165
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$76,440
+7.7%
23
166
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$118,550
+1.7%
23†
167
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$49,400
+11.5%
23
168
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,920
+4.1%
23
169
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$120,700
+2.9%
23
170
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,680
+5.0%
23
171
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$87,450
+6.4%
22
172
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$81,220
+7.7%
22
173
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$112,400
+4.9%
22
174
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$120,530
+3.4%
22
175
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$139,980
+2.2%
21
176
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,650
+5.8%
21
177
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,420
+3.0%
21†
178
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$98,850
+6.1%
21
179
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,500
+7.3%
21
180
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,540
+1.9%
21
181
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$131,060
+2.9%
21
182
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$93,330
+6.5%
21
183
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$114,550
+3.9%
21
184
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,610
+10.9%
21
185
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$62,220
+9.5%
21
186
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$105,090
+5.2%
21
187
Economists · Master's degree
$144,680
+1.2%
21
188
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$125,500
+2.5%
21
189
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$104,470
+4.5%
21
190
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$37,580
+5.9%
21
191
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$157,960
-1.1%
21
192
Astronomers · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,620
+2.2%
21
193
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$110,950
+4.4%
21
194
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,070
+3.7%
21
195
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$37,020
+6.3%
21
196
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$109,970
+4.3%
21
197
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,680
+10.0%
21
198
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,850
+4.2%
21
199
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,850
+5.3%
21
200
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$131,510
-1.5%
21
201
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,540
+2.1%
20
202
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$108,470
+4.1%
20
203
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$127,190
+2.6%
20
204
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$36,900
+11.1%
20
205
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,520
+4.2%
20
206
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$97,700
+3.8%
20
207
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$123,170
+3.0%
20
208
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$39,380
+3.6%
20
209
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,670
+8.5%
20
210
Political Scientists · Master's degree
$153,380
-3.1%
20
211
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,400
+4.5%
20
212
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,330
+3.1%
20
213
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$141,290
+0.6%
20
214
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,990
+6.5%
20
215
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$84,360
+6.4%
20
216
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$45,670
+10.1%
20
217
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,350
+9.1%
20
218
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$84,720
+3.0%
20
219
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,220
+0.4%
20
220
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,960
+4.5%
20
221
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$121,680
+1.2%
20
222
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,950
+3.0%
20†
223
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$109,700
+3.7%
20
224
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,590
+7.1%
20
225
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$118,290
-4.2%
19
226
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$47,880
+9.5%
19
227
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,970
+3.1%
19
228
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$100,500
+4.0%
19
229
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$101,400
+3.1%
19
230
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$79,560
+4.8%
19
231
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$138,950
+0.5%
19
232
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$98,400
+4.2%
19
233
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$104,330
+3.6%
19
234
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$110,510
+3.2%
19
235
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,770
+8.7%
19
236
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$100,670
+4.1%
19
237
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$131,290
+1.2%
19
238
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,900
+3.6%
19
239
Historians · Master's degree
$120,580
+2.2%
19
240
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,210
+6.4%
19
241
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$139,860
+0.2%
19
242
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$143,010
-0.1%
19
243
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,120
+6.4%
19
244
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,620
+6.4%
19
245
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$85,890
+4.3%
19
246
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$85,020
+5.4%
19
247
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$97,570
+3.9%
19
248
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$96,680
+1.8%
19
249
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,430
+3.6%
19
250
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$79,700
+5.3%
18
251
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,730
+8.5%
18
252
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$131,810
-1.7%
18
253
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$77,800
+5.5%
18
254
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$78,670
-1.6%
18
255
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$98,730
+3.8%
18
256
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,660
+2.6%
18
257
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$107,200
+3.0%
18
258
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$128,610
+0.8%
18
259
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$77,750
+5.8%
18
260
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$128,800
+0.7%
18
261
Sociologists · Master's degree
$100,660
+3.6%
18
262
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$95,040
+1.9%
18
263
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,430
+3.3%
18
264
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$110,980
+2.5%
18
265
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,220
+7.1%
18
266
Curators · Master's degree
$63,750
+7.0%
18
267
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$79,350
+4.9%
18
268
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,640
+4.6%
18†
269
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$75,820
+3.5%
18
270
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,000
-5.0%
18
271
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$84,190
+4.4%
18
272
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,250
+5.8%
18
273
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$104,150
+3.0%
18
274
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,410
+7.6%
18
275
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,510
+6.7%
18
276
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$50,590
+6.4%
18
277
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$53,540
-5.8%
18
278
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,700
+2.6%
18
279
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,460
-0.7%
18
280
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$37,060
-1.5%
18
281
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,160
+6.6%
18
282
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$76,900
+5.4%
18
283
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$125,570
-6.0%
18
284
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,770
+2.7%
17
285
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,140
+6.1%
17
286
Mathematicians · Master's degree
$131,810
-0.7%
17
287
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$102,220
+1.3%
17
288
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$92,880
+3.5%
17
289
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$79,780
+4.3%
17
290
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$48,200
+5.5%
17†
291
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$124,300
-0.7%
17
292
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$39,750
+6.7%
17
293
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$76,390
+3.4%
17
294
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$126,730
-0.7%
17
295
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,140
+8.2%
17
296
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,810
+3.4%
17
297
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$60,090
+5.9%
17
298
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,420
+3.4%
17
299
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$78,510
-2.0%
17
300
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,540
-1.6%
17
301
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,310
+8.1%
17
302
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,220
+4.3%
17
303
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,630
+2.0%
17
304
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$107,120
+1.9%
17
305
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$61,660
+3.3%
17
306
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$88,570
+3.4%
17
307
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$81,320
+4.3%
17
308
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,740
+5.1%
17
309
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,420
+3.2%
16
310
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,530
+2.2%
16
311
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,410
+3.6%
16
312
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$107,500
+1.6%
16
313
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,660
+5.0%
16
314
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$106,020
+1.0%
16
315
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$99,970
+1.5%
16
316
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,420
+5.6%
16
317
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,310
+6.0%
16
318
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,560
-5.1%
16†
319
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,240
+2.0%
16
320
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$63,280
+4.8%
16
321
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,640
+2.4%
16
322
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$68,970
+4.5%
16
323
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$109,700
+0.7%
16
324
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$75,180
+4.1%
16
325
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,510
+6.3%
16
326
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,080
+0.3%
16
327
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,110
+2.3%
16
328
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,590
+6.7%
16
329
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$44,600
+4.1%
16
330
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$39,580
+7.7%
16
331
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,300
+3.7%
16
332
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,600
+2.0%
16
333
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$78,380
+4.0%
16
334
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$86,440
+3.0%
16
335
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$75,600
+3.9%
16
336
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,030
+4.7%
16
337
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,430
+2.8%
16
338
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,730
+4.4%
16
339
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$83,290
+3.4%
16
340
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,520
+1.2%
16
341
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,300
+7.0%
16
342
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$77,610
+3.8%
16
343
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,240
+6.9%
16
344
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,700
+1.7%
16
345
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,000
+3.6%
16
346
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,550
+3.3%
16
347
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$95,980
+2.1%
16
348
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,850
+1.8%
16
349
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$88,570
+1.7%
15
350
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,630
+3.7%
15
351
Archivists · Master's degree
$76,440
+3.8%
15
352
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$91,330
+2.4%
15
353
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$102,090
+1.5%
15
354
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$34,830
+5.7%
15†
355
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$68,390
+3.5%
15
356
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,500
+6.4%
15
357
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$100,990
+0.9%
15
358
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$36,710
+3.4%
15
359
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,360
+6.2%
15
360
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$114,920
-3.1%
15
361
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$35,500
+0.4%
15
362
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$65,550
+4.4%
15
363
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,100
0.0%
15
364
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$64,910
+4.4%
15
365
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,520
+5.8%
15
366
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$113,660
-3.2%
15
367
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,100
+5.1%
15
368
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,640
+5.3%
15
369
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,130
+5.1%
15
370
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,790
+2.4%
15
371
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$111,260
-11.2%
15
372
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$94,070
-0.1%
15
373
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
+6.4%
15
374
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,240
+2.2%
15
375
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,600
+4.5%
15
376
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$88,550
+1.7%
15
377
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$70,040
+3.3%
15
378
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,260
+3.4%
15
379
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$45,630
+1.1%
15
380
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,480
+5.6%
15
381
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,860
+4.7%
14
382
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,360
+2.3%
14
383
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$95,830
+0.6%
14
384
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,750
+5.2%
14
385
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,030
+1.6%
14
386
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$37,040
+5.6%
14
387
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$58,330
+3.1%
14
388
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$75,120
+2.1%
14
389
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,440
+3.0%
14
390
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$107,380
-2.2%
14
391
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,880
+4.8%
14
392
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$76,390
+2.6%
14
393
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$51,000
+4.6%
14
394
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,430
+5.7%
14
395
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$85,590
+1.7%
14
396
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$64,750
-3.7%
14
397
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,710
+5.4%
14
398
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,510
+2.1%
14
399
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,840
+6.4%
14
400
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,670
+4.5%
14
401
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$80,540
+2.3%
14
402
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$73,580
+1.7%
14
403
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$70,870
+3.2%
14
404
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,440
+3.8%
14†
405
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,360
+4.9%
14
406
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$49,120
+3.8%
14
407
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,820
+2.1%
14
408
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$36,390
+3.9%
14
409
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$54,680
+4.2%
14
410
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$65,070
+3.2%
14
411
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$58,890
+4.3%
14
412
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$85,830
+1.6%
14
413
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,950
-8.8%
14
414
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,200
+4.1%
14
415
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,870
-8.2%
14†
416
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$63,690
+1.7%
14
417
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,720
+4.6%
14
418
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$58,420
+3.8%
13
419
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,910
+3.5%
13
420
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$35,440
+6.0%
13
421
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$52,900
+3.5%
13
422
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,260
-7.8%
13
423
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,170
+4.9%
13
424
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,280
-7.7%
13
425
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,890
+3.3%
13
426
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
$99,840
-1.1%
13
427
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$56,890
+4.1%
13
428
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$85,010
+1.4%
13
429
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,850
+3.3%
13
430
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$93,530
-1.6%
13
431
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$64,300
+3.3%
13
432
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,890
+1.6%
13
433
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,650
+3.7%
13
434
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,380
+3.0%
13
435
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,630
+3.1%
13
436
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,500
-3.4%
13
437
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,090
+1.7%
13
438
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$35,870
+5.3%
13
439
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$55,090
+4.0%
13
440
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$86,100
+1.2%
13
441
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,020
+4.5%
13
442
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,830
-0.2%
13
443
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,400
+4.1%
13†
444
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,310
+2.2%
13
445
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,030
+3.2%
13
446
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,690
+2.7%
13
447
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$81,190
-4.2%
13
448
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$51,100
+2.6%
13†
449
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$94,030
-0.1%
13
450
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$92,120
-2.6%
13
451
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$70,110
+2.5%
13
452
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,160
+2.0%
13
453
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$51,190
+4.3%
13
454
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,950
+3.8%
13
455
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,100
+1.1%
13
456
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,530
+3.2%
13
457
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,150
-6.1%
13
458
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,390
+1.1%
13
459
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$60,450
+3.3%
13
460
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,620
0.0%
13
461
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$46,470
+1.6%
13
462
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$94,890
-3.5%
13
463
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,450
+0.2%
13
464
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,680
+4.3%
13
465
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$36,650
+3.0%
13
466
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,560
+2.4%
12
467
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$32,950
+5.5%
12
468
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$44,360
+4.4%
12
469
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,330
+3.9%
12
470
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,430
+5.1%
12
471
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,730
+2.3%
12
472
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$34,900
+5.5%
12
473
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$65,640
+0.2%
12
474
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,860
+3.7%
12
475
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$54,160
+3.7%
12
476
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$42,460
+3.1%
12
477
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$39,490
+3.2%
12
478
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$58,060
+3.1%
12
479
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,260
+2.9%
12
480
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,680
+3.5%
12
481
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$32,150
+5.5%
12
482
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,550
+2.5%
12
483
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,920
+3.7%
12
484
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,450
-0.1%
12
485
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,030
-2.9%
12
486
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,380
-3.1%
12
487
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,950
+2.4%
12
488
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,280
+3.7%
12
489
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,320
+1.2%
12
490
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,670
+3.4%
12
491
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,230
+2.5%
12
492
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,180
+1.0%
12
493
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$78,850
-1.8%
12
494
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,840
+3.5%
12
495
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$89,300
-6.0%
12
496
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$75,550
+0.6%
12
497
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$87,280
-0.2%
12
498
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$39,470
+4.5%
12
499
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$68,650
+1.7%
12
500
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,360
+0.7%
11
501
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,640
-0.8%
11
502
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,250
-7.8%
11
503
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,760
+2.1%
11
504
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,460
+2.5%
11†
505
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,330
+1.1%
11
506
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,590
+2.7%
11
507
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,760
0.0%
11
508
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,860
+2.6%
11
509
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,790
0.0%
11
510
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,240
+2.0%
11
511
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$35,850
+3.6%
11
512
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,350
+3.6%
11
513
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,940
+3.7%
11
514
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,150
-2.8%
11
515
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,370
+3.2%
11
516
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,350
+4.7%
11
517
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$84,030
-5.2%
11
518
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,780
+2.5%
11
519
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$84,160
-2.0%
11
520
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,210
+3.3%
11
521
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$62,070
-3.5%
11
522
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$42,850
+4.0%
11
523
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,030
+3.0%
11
524
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,650
-0.8%
11
525
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,100
+1.6%
11
526
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$58,820
+2.1%
11
527
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$41,380
+2.0%
11
528
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,700
+2.9%
11
529
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,500
+1.3%
11
530
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$60,910
+2.0%
11
531
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$75,910
-1.6%
11
532
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,190
+3.8%
11
533
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$76,410
-1.9%
11
534
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,600
-1.3%
11
535
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,180
0.0%
11
536
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$78,320
-1.8%
11
537
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,160
+1.0%
11
538
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$67,510
+1.2%
11
539
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,990
-1.7%
11
540
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$51,950
+1.8%
11
541
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$79,780
-2.5%
11
542
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$59,830
+1.5%
10
543
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$65,870
+1.2%
10
544
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$33,320
-13.5%
10
545
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,580
-2.8%
10
546
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,210
+3.3%
10
547
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$76,740
-6.5%
10
548
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,460
+2.0%
10
549
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,590
-1.8%
10
550
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$75,390
-4.4%
10
551
Watch and Clock Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,440
-1.1%
10†
552
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$52,280
+2.4%
10
553
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$52,810
+0.6%
10
554
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$61,620
+1.0%
10
555
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,880
+0.6%
10
556
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$75,680
-5.6%
10
557
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,210
-0.4%
10
558
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,950
+1.6%
10
559
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$34,030
+0.2%
10
560
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$74,480
-5.5%
10
561
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,720
-0.9%
10†
562
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,240
-6.0%
10
563
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$58,160
+1.5%
10
564
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,300
-0.3%
10†
565
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$34,860
-1.5%
10
566
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,750
+2.8%
10
567
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,160
+2.2%
10
568
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,310
+2.5%
10†
569
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,020
+3.1%
10
570
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,210
+3.0%
10
571
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,630
+2.5%
10
572
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$62,060
+0.7%
10
573
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,050
-4.2%
10
574
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,630
+2.3%
10
575
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,100
+2.3%
10
576
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,190
+3.6%
9
577
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,290
+2.3%
9
578
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$69,820
-12.4%
9
579
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,130
+1.4%
9
580
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,440
-5.8%
9
581
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,060
-0.2%
9
582
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,450
+1.8%
9
583
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$66,900
-1.8%
9
584
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,370
+1.4%
9
585
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,640
+2.0%
9
586
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,870
-6.5%
9
587
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,810
0.0%
9
588
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,510
+0.7%
9
589
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,950
+2.3%
9
590
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$63,210
-3.5%
9
591
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$53,920
-0.6%
9†
592
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$67,520
-2.1%
9
593
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,760
-16.7%
9
594
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$60,170
+0.6%
9
595
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,780
+2.8%
9
596
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$62,520
-2.5%
9
597
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,470
-8.4%
9
598
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$40,860
+1.4%
9
599
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$66,180
-1.2%
9
600
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,460
-3.8%
9
601
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,430
-2.3%
9
602
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$63,680
-3.9%
9
603
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,980
-3.2%
9
604
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,570
-2.8%
9
605
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,030
-2.8%
9
606
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$64,300
-0.3%
9
607
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,640
+0.5%
9
608
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$33,710
+2.5%
9
609
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,080
-9.5%
8
610
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,350
-0.9%
8
611
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,830
-6.4%
8
612
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,790
-1.1%
8†
613
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$39,080
+2.3%
8
614
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$41,870
+0.9%
8
615
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$56,880
-7.1%
8
616
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,470
-8.3%
8
617
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,770
-14.6%
8
618
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,010
-12.9%
8
619
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,680
+2.3%
8
620
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$37,650
+2.2%
8
621
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$47,320
+1.4%
8
622
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$59,950
-13.7%
8
623
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,640
+1.0%
8
624
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$44,130
+1.0%
8
625
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,330
-8.3%
8
626
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$48,200
-4.5%
8†
627
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,730
+1.2%
8
628
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,470
-2.2%
8
629
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$48,390
-21.2%
8†
630
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$35,860
-5.4%
8
631
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,610
-0.4%
8
632
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,220
0.0%
8
633
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$59,690
-2.5%
8
634
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,110
-10.8%
8
635
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,300
-7.3%
8
636
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,010
-10.5%
8
637
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,960
-8.7%
8
638
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$54,120
-0.9%
8
639
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,580
-4.3%
8
640
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$55,640
-4.1%
8
641
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$57,030
-9.6%
8
642
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,550
-11.6%
8
643
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,480
-6.8%
8
644
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,920
-6.8%
7
645
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$34,020
+1.2%
7
646
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$56,120
-3.4%
7
647
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,080
-14.4%
7
648
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$55,640
-6.9%
7
649
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,860
-13.6%
7
650
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,780
-0.5%
7
651
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,180
-6.3%
7
652
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,960
+0.6%
7†
653
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,870
-10.7%
7
654
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,680
-0.7%
7
655
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$38,420
-3.3%
7
656
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,070
-3.7%
7
657
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,840
-8.1%
7
658
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,680
-8.9%
7
659
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,440
-0.4%
7
660
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,110
-16.3%
7
661
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,180
-1.6%
7
662
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,280
-9.5%
7
663
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,950
+0.3%
7
664
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$47,700
-17.2%
7
665
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,020
-1.7%
7
666
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,860
-2.9%
7
667
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,270
-1.8%
7
668
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,780
-6.3%
7
669
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,490
-0.6%
7
670
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,320
-12.1%
7
671
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,850
-4.7%
7
672
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,970
+0.2%
7
673
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,910
-6.7%
7
674
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
-18.9%
7
675
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$36,800
-5.6%
7
676
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,080
-4.6%
7
677
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,930
-5.0%
6
678
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,110
-9.0%
6
679
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,470
-1.8%
6
680
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,920
-15.9%
6
681
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,530
-1.4%
6
682
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,170
-4.8%
6
683
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,060
-0.6%
6
684
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,110
-36.1%
6
685
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,750
-2.7%
6
686
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$41,760
-5.0%
6
687
Models · No formal educational credential
$47,170
-0.5%
6
688
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,170
-16.1%
6
689
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$37,860
+0.6%
6
690
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,060
-1.5%
6
691
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,820
-2.3%
6
692
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,600
-2.6%
6
693
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,430
-5.5%
6
694
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,280
-6.6%
6
695
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,970
-25.9%
6
696
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,280
-3.0%
6
697
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,550
-2.3%
6
698
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,530
-12.0%
6
699
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,880
-3.3%
6
700
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,230
-6.1%
6†
701
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,540
+1.0%
6
702
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$41,740
-5.4%
6
703
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,200
-13.2%
6
704
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,290
-10.0%
6†
705
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,020
-5.9%
6
706
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,280
-2.5%
6
707
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$37,580
-1.0%
6
708
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,460
-27.5%
6
709
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$41,590
-13.0%
6
710
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,030
-13.6%
6
711
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,850
-4.4%
6
712
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,250
-2.4%
6
713
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$41,220
-6.4%
6
714
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$35,860
-10.8%
6
715
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,900
-4.9%
5
716
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$38,900
-0.1%
5
717
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,120
-21.1%
5
718
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,410
-1.3%
5
719
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,080
-26.3%
5
720
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,740
-0.6%
5
721
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,310
-1.6%
5
722
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$35,590
-22.1%
5
723
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,670
-15.2%
5
724
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,170
-0.1%
5
725
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$35,840
-10.5%
5
726
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$34,390
-13.5%
5
727
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,890
-11.7%
5
728
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,740
-9.4%
4
Live jobs in Maryland
National Park ServiceVerified from company ATS

Park Ranger (Interpretation)

Fort Washington, MD You may be required to work weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. On-site
$57,736–$91,815/yr View job →
Air Force District of WashingtonVerified from company ATS

Recreation Aid

Andrews AFB, MD Full-time On-site
$15.30–$15.30/hr View job →
United States Army Installation Management CommandVerified from company ATS

Recreation Aid NF-01

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Full-time On-site
$15.00–$20.34/hr View job →
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