Best jobs in Minneapolis, MN

The best-scoring occupations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, ranked on local pay plus national growth and opportunity.

Search live jobs in Minneapolis, MN How we score
Wages here are local to Minneapolis, MN (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 Minneapolis, MN pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$745,230 vs $420,860 · +77.1%
$38,860 vs $35,800 · +8.5%
$568,150 vs $414,010 · +37.2%
−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
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
—†
+49.9%
—
2,300
100†
02
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$745,230
+2.7%
30
800
99
03
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$38,860
+17.0%
93,560
765,800
97
04
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
—†
+6.4%
160
400
89†
05
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1022
—†
+4.1%
—
200
83†
06
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$568,150
+3.9%
330
600
79
07
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$133,370
+40.1%
4,900
29,500
78
08
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
—†
+4.1%
120
400
75†
09
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$389,450
+4.3%
—
300
70†
10
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
—†
+3.2%
420
1,300
68†
11
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$129,780
+33.5%
3,250
23,400
67
12
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$130,710
+28.5%
2,240
16,000
59
13
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$130,920
+15.8%
27,410
115,200
56
14
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$33,040
+6.1%
37,920
904,300
56
15
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$126,880
+23.2%
7,350
62,100
55
16
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$378,730
+2.5%
3,690
9,600
54
17
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
—†
+4.2%
280
400
53†
18
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$336,410
+6.1%
330
900
52
19
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$367,120
+2.7%
550
1,000
51
20
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$335,420
+5.4%
120
300
51
21
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$165,620
+14.8%
12,460
74,600
51
22
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$103,570
+4.4%
44,890
308,700
51
23
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$178,080
+15.2%
8,780
55,600
51
24
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$145,030
+20.4%
2,340
12,000
49
25
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
$125,960
+21.8%
1,020
2,400
48
Showing top 25 of 725 scored occupations — show all 725show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$330,200
+3.3%
48
27
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree
$103,040
+4.9%
47
28
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$258,570
+8.6%
46
29
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree
$135,880
+19.7%
46
30
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,670
-0.5%
45
31
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$95,450
+21.5%
44
32
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$37,440
+8.5%
43
33
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$39,640
+14.9%
42
34
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$69,790
+22.0%
41
35
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$306,770
+1.2%
41
36
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$283,060
+2.7%
41
37
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$104,260
+18.5%
41
38
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,510
+17.3%
40
39
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$287,400
+1.8%
39
40
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$47,320
+1.5%
37
41
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,080
+19.8%
37
42
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,730
+11.0%
37
43
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$83,990
+16.7%
37
44
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$104,460
+16.2%
37
45
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$101,560
+8.8%
37
46
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$66,210
+19.2%
36
47
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$209,980
+4.3%
36
48
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$173,040
+6.6%
36
49
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,800
+16.1%
36
50
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$35,760
-9.9%
36
51
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,950
+16.8%
35
52
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$134,230
+11.9%
35
53
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,530
+20.0%
35
54
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$60,770
+16.8%
35
55
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$93,370
+15.0%
35
56
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,480
-5.5%
35
57
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$219,980
+4.1%
35
58
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$158,200
+9.6%
35
59
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$73,370
+12.6%
35†
60
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$211,470
+3.9%
35
61
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,390
+18.4%
34
62
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$93,600
+13.8%
33
63
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$134,810
+11.1%
33
64
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$91,910
+14.7%
33
65
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,340
+15.4%
33
66
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$97,910
+6.7%
33
67
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$103,570
+13.0%
33
68
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$158,100
+4.7%
33
69
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$159,620
+4.1%
32
70
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$159,790
+8.0%
32
71
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$112,090
+8.7%
32
72
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$86,500
+4.6%
32
73
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,920
+8.7%
32
74
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,790
-6.7%
32
75
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$99,170
+12.5%
32
76
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,570
+12.5%
31
77
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$218,970
+2.2%
31
78
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$40,800
+2.0%
31
79
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$100,920
+12.1%
31
80
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$153,860
+4.5%
31
81
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,450
+10.9%
31
82
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,890
+9.5%
31
83
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$61,970
+7.3%
31
84
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,200
+4.0%
31
85
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,480
+11.2%
31
86
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$97,860
+5.6%
31
87
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$226,280
+0.8%
30
88
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$134,010
+8.7%
30
89
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+11.5%
30†
90
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$174,510
+3.8%
30
91
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,430
+10.8%
30
92
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$159,390
+5.0%
30
93
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$103,410
+9.6%
30
94
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$160,990
+4.6%
30
95
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$80,600
+13.3%
29
96
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$159,950
+6.1%
29
97
Agricultural Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+5.9%
29†
98
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,780
+10.9%
29†
99
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$102,130
+10.0%
29
100
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,010
+12.8%
29
101
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,180
+9.1%
29
102
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$131,160
+8.1%
29
103
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$144,520
+4.6%
29
104
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$25,920
-0.7%
28
105
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$76,960
+12.8%
28
106
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$134,300
+7.3%
28
107
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$80,330
+6.2%
28
108
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$186,580
+2.5%
28
109
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,940
+8.7%
28
110
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$63,740
+12.9%
28
111
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,790
+11.9%
28
112
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$168,450
+4.0%
27
113
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$123,780
+7.7%
27
114
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,940
+9.5%
27
115
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,290
+5.3%
27
116
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$117,230
+7.2%
27
117
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,630
+9.5%
27
118
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$124,600
+6.1%
27
119
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,470
+3.8%
27
120
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$102,010
+9.3%
26
121
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$75,350
+11.5%
26
122
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$112,630
+7.0%
26
123
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,110
+6.0%
26
124
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$91,730
+8.2%
26
125
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$141,360
+5.0%
26
126
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+5.5%
26†
127
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,670
+7.3%
26
128
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$133,520
+5.8%
26
129
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,780
+12.1%
25
130
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$103,350
+5.7%
25
131
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,200
-0.1%
25
132
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$75,020
+9.7%
25
133
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$179,670
+1.2%
25
134
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$106,890
+7.5%
25
135
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,120
+3.1%
25
136
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$65,830
+11.1%
25
137
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$47,920
+12.6%
25
138
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,470
+0.3%
25
139
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$143,290
+3.7%
25
140
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$116,630
+6.2%
24
141
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$127,890
+5.2%
24
142
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$82,710
+5.8%
24
143
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,020
+11.4%
24
144
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$149,990
+3.1%
24
145
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$132,160
+4.9%
24
146
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,630
+4.5%
24
147
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$71,750
+10.1%
24
148
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,840
+6.6%
24
149
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,380
+11.0%
24
150
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,520
+7.3%
24
151
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$126,550
+5.1%
24
152
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,100
+8.2%
24†
153
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,490
+8.1%
24
154
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$104,320
+7.1%
24
155
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$128,020
+5.0%
24
156
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$176,440
+0.6%
24
157
Flight Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,230
+9.2%
24
158
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.1%
24†
159
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,720
+10.4%
24
160
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,690
+3.0%
23
161
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$105,420
+6.5%
23
162
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$27,600
+5.9%
23
163
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,060
+4.5%
23
164
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,340
+11.3%
23
165
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$89,990
+6.4%
23
166
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,740
+5.0%
23
167
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$80,880
+8.6%
23
168
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,920
+4.2%
23
169
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$101,760
+6.5%
23
170
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$68,560
+9.5%
23
171
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$79,270
+5.3%
22†
172
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$110,350
+5.7%
22
173
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$124,300
+4.4%
22
174
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,090
+9.1%
22
175
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,020
+2.3%
22
176
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$45,310
-1.5%
22
177
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$122,530
+4.3%
22
178
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,080
-1.6%
22
179
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$63,170
+9.5%
22
180
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$119,020
+4.2%
22
181
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,420
+10.0%
22
182
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,400
+8.5%
22
183
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,370
+6.4%
22
184
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$73,970
+7.7%
22
185
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$97,820
+6.4%
22
186
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$116,930
+3.8%
22
187
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$78,080
+8.1%
22
188
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,770
+5.7%
22
189
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$97,670
+3.3%
22
190
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,980
+8.8%
22
191
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,790
+5.5%
22
192
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$163,390
+0.2%
21
193
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$47,160
+3.6%
21
194
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$127,640
+1.9%
21
195
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$79,730
-2.0%
21
196
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$81,730
+7.0%
21
197
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,410
-0.3%
21
198
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,190
+3.1%
21
199
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$123,350
+2.9%
21
200
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$35,000
+11.1%
21
201
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$115,750
+3.9%
21
202
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$109,360
+4.7%
21
203
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,820
+6.4%
21
204
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,670
+3.7%
21
205
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$140,880
+1.7%
21
206
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$99,280
+4.9%
21
207
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,560
+8.5%
21
208
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+6.6%
21†
209
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,750
+6.4%
21
210
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$127,100
+2.9%
20
211
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+7.2%
20†
212
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,200
+3.1%
20
213
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,310
+2.5%
20
214
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,590
+2.2%
20
215
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$57,790
-5.8%
20
216
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$73,780
+4.8%
20
217
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,270
+7.6%
20
218
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.3%
20†
219
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,290
+5.8%
20
220
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$108,160
+4.1%
20
221
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$97,860
+4.4%
20
222
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$100,960
+3.9%
20
223
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$123,480
+2.6%
20
224
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,240
+7.1%
20
225
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$122,730
+2.6%
20
226
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,910
+8.7%
20
227
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,870
+4.2%
19
228
Curators · Master's degree
$72,760
+7.0%
19
229
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$74,860
+6.8%
19
230
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,830
+7.1%
19
231
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,810
+4.4%
19
232
Economists · Master's degree
$107,030
+1.2%
19†
233
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,140
+3.7%
19
234
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,490
+4.2%
19
235
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$91,150
+3.0%
19
236
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$120,040
+2.1%
19
237
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,340
+3.6%
19
238
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$75,400
+5.9%
19
239
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,520
+6.4%
19
240
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$86,510
+4.3%
19
241
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,380
+5.8%
19
242
Farm Labor Contractors · No formal educational credential
—†
+6.0%
19†
243
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,410
+4.1%
19
244
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,820
+5.3%
19
245
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,420
+4.0%
19
246
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$99,800
+3.8%
19
247
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$111,950
+3.0%
19
248
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$130,650
-1.5%
19
249
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,160
+8.2%
19
250
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$90,050
+4.0%
19
251
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,020
+6.9%
19
252
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,830
+3.3%
19
253
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$103,970
+3.4%
19
254
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.7%
19†
255
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,460
+3.3%
19†
256
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$91,750
+4.4%
18
257
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$77,780
+5.5%
18
258
Choreographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,810
+6.1%
18
259
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$101,940
+1.9%
18
260
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$53,680
+7.7%
18
261
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,790
+3.9%
18
262
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$79,610
+5.4%
18
263
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$29,380
+6.3%
18
264
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$76,530
+5.8%
18
265
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$107,380
+3.0%
18
266
Historians · Master's degree
$116,520
+2.2%
18
267
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$102,200
+1.7%
18
268
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$42,280
+6.7%
18
269
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$46,620
+6.4%
18
270
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,820
+1.2%
18
271
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,310
+5.6%
18
272
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$78,660
+4.9%
18
273
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,220
+6.0%
18
274
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,580
+6.7%
18
275
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,960
+3.2%
18
276
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,000
+4.5%
18
277
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,430
+5.0%
18
278
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$78,780
+4.3%
18
279
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.8%
18†
280
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.6%
17†
281
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$80,990
+4.5%
17
282
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$108,060
+1.7%
17
283
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$92,190
+3.6%
17
284
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,540
+3.0%
17
285
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,650
+8.1%
17
286
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$65,920
+3.7%
17†
287
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,950
+5.1%
17
288
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
—†
+4.4%
17†
289
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
—†
+1.8%
17†
290
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$43,960
+4.1%
17
291
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$125,590
+0.7%
17
292
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,050
-2.2%
17
293
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$64,610
+3.7%
17†
294
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$94,390
+3.2%
17
295
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$85,340
+4.1%
17
296
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,100
-3.4%
17
297
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,130
+6.3%
17
298
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$70,530
+3.4%
17
299
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,430
-2.4%
17†
300
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,170
+6.0%
17
301
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$79,010
-1.6%
17
302
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,540
+3.6%
17
303
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,660
+2.6%
17
304
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,390
+3.4%
17
305
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,140
+4.5%
17
306
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,400
+2.7%
17
307
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$83,450
+4.1%
17
308
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,920
+7.0%
17
309
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,760
-5.0%
17
310
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$84,410
+3.8%
16
311
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,430
+2.1%
16
312
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.7%
16†
313
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$126,360
-0.7%
16
314
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,370
+2.0%
16
315
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,890
+3.3%
16†
316
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$59,590
+4.8%
16
317
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$85,940
+3.1%
16
318
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,540
+5.2%
16
319
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$72,020
+4.1%
16
320
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$118,000
-6.0%
16
321
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,930
+3.7%
16
322
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,430
+0.4%
16
323
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
—†
+0.7%
16†
324
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,690
+1.7%
16
325
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,210
+2.3%
16
326
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,630
+3.4%
16
327
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,750
+4.6%
16
328
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,120
+3.2%
16
329
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,270
+3.6%
16
330
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,730
+2.4%
16
331
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$99,400
+2.0%
16
332
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$91,680
+2.5%
16
333
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,190
+5.7%
16
334
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,560
+2.5%
16
335
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
—†
+0.6%
16†
336
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$64,600
+3.5%
16
337
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$76,470
+3.6%
16
338
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$59,820
+5.4%
16
339
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$85,130
+3.0%
16
340
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$56,780
+4.6%
15
341
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$42,270
+5.6%
15
342
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,360
+5.3%
15
343
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$98,630
+1.9%
15
344
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$73,290
+2.0%
15†
345
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$83,100
+3.2%
15
346
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$60,850
+3.8%
15
347
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,180
+3.7%
15
348
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,990
+2.3%
15†
349
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,750
+3.7%
15†
350
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,740
+4.5%
15
351
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,000
+5.9%
15
352
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$95,560
+2.0%
15
353
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$102,790
-4.2%
15
354
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,790
+6.2%
15
355
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,870
+3.5%
15†
356
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,180
+4.1%
15
357
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$64,890
-3.7%
15
358
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,610
+6.7%
15
359
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,460
+5.6%
15
360
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,300
+3.0%
15
361
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$74,680
+3.2%
15
362
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$80,430
+2.6%
15
363
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,970
+5.1%
15
364
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,650
+4.5%
15
365
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,050
+4.3%
15
366
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,100
+4.7%
15
367
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$64,080
+4.2%
15
368
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$38,600
+0.4%
15
369
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$62,940
+2.6%
15†
370
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$75,090
+3.4%
15
371
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,920
+5.2%
15
372
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.1%
15†
373
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,030
-1.6%
15
374
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,290
+5.7%
15
375
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$67,630
+4.0%
15
376
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,880
+2.2%
15
377
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,220
+3.5%
15
378
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$38,600
+5.4%
15
379
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.2%
15†
380
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$58,290
+4.8%
15
381
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,090
+5.8%
15
382
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$31,200
+3.4%
14
383
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$73,980
+3.3%
14
384
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$87,340
+2.1%
14
385
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.6%
14†
386
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,970
+2.4%
14
387
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$50,390
+1.6%
14
388
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$73,060
+1.7%
14
389
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$76,220
+0.2%
14
390
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,080
+3.2%
14
391
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$81,230
+1.3%
14
392
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,200
+3.8%
14†
393
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,200
+2.3%
14
394
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$87,570
-5.2%
14†
395
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,890
+2.1%
14
396
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
+0.5%
14†
397
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,220
+2.4%
14
398
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,700
+6.4%
14
399
Archivists · Master's degree
$65,700
+3.8%
14
400
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,680
+3.4%
14
401
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$80,800
+1.7%
14
402
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,820
+3.7%
14
403
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,120
+2.1%
14
404
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$65,610
+2.1%
14
405
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,620
+3.3%
14
406
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,300
+2.9%
14
407
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
—†
-9.6%
14†
408
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,080
+2.4%
14
409
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$40,090
+5.5%
14
410
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$101,270
-0.1%
14
411
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,650
+1.6%
14
412
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$103,330
-1.7%
14
413
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,650
+3.0%
14
414
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,180
+3.0%
14
415
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$76,560
+1.8%
14
416
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$36,420
+3.0%
14
417
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,940
+5.1%
14
418
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,560
+6.4%
14
419
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,410
+3.8%
14
420
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.6%
14†
421
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,410
+4.2%
14†
422
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$34,050
+6.0%
14
423
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,060
+2.0%
14
424
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,220
+2.1%
14
425
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$59,700
+4.0%
14
426
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,070
0.0%
14
427
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,700
+5.3%
14
428
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$101,610
-0.7%
14
429
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,440
0.0%
13
430
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,560
+2.2%
13
431
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$58,240
+3.8%
13
432
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
—†
+1.6%
13†
433
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,980
+2.7%
13
434
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$38,130
+3.9%
13
435
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
13†
436
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,910
-2.8%
13
437
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,670
-3.2%
13
438
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.3%
13†
439
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
—†
-6.1%
13†
440
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$72,760
+1.8%
13
441
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.5%
13†
442
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,390
+1.6%
13
443
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$84,910
+1.5%
13
444
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,070
-2.8%
13
445
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,600
+4.3%
13
446
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,500
-8.8%
13
447
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$61,010
+3.5%
13
448
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$44,410
+3.2%
13
449
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$57,190
+3.6%
13
450
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,830
+5.1%
13
451
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,000
-11.2%
13
452
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$81,290
+1.5%
13
453
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$48,440
+3.1%
13
454
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$94,420
-0.8%
13
455
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$77,060
+1.7%
13
456
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$65,210
+1.7%
13
457
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,210
+5.5%
13
458
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$50,170
+4.3%
13
459
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,310
-2.9%
13
460
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$86,340
+0.9%
13
461
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,460
-5.1%
13
462
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$80,700
+1.4%
13
463
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+3.1%
13†
464
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$44,830
+2.0%
13
465
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,000
0.0%
13
466
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$87,510
+0.7%
13
467
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,350
+3.4%
13
468
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,390
-7.7%
13
469
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$69,200
+2.5%
13
470
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$71,050
+2.4%
13
471
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$59,750
+3.3%
13
472
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,190
+2.5%
13
473
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,900
0.0%
13
474
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,720
+3.4%
13
475
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$82,440
-4.2%
13
476
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,730
+3.3%
13
477
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,630
+3.3%
13
478
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$84,450
+1.0%
13
479
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$62,800
-2.0%
13
480
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,250
+2.4%
12
481
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,450
+4.9%
12
482
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$49,740
+1.1%
12
483
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,240
+0.2%
12
484
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$45,760
+4.4%
12
485
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,200
+3.5%
12
486
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$80,540
+1.2%
12
487
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,150
+3.7%
12
488
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,410
+3.1%
12
489
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$95,350
-0.2%
12
490
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
—†
-8.2%
12†
491
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$94,580
-0.1%
12
492
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$94,830
-3.5%
12
493
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$49,410
+3.5%
12
494
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$80,380
+1.2%
12
495
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$80,600
+1.2%
12
496
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$52,150
+3.5%
12
497
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$52,660
+3.1%
12
498
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,640
+1.3%
12
499
Animal Breeders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+2.4%
12†
500
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$80,370
+0.7%
12
501
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,100
+2.7%
12
502
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.3%
12†
503
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,130
+3.2%
12
504
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,190
+2.8%
12
505
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$65,960
+2.3%
12
506
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,390
+2.6%
12
507
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,560
+3.8%
12
508
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$82,980
-2.6%
12
509
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$68,980
+1.7%
12
510
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,300
-0.7%
12
511
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$79,190
-1.6%
12
512
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$80,780
-1.6%
12
513
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$78,280
+0.6%
12
514
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,200
+1.6%
12
515
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$77,150
+1.1%
12
516
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,120
+3.6%
12
517
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,560
+0.7%
12
518
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,940
+1.1%
11
519
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$76,320
-1.8%
11
520
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$88,000
-2.0%
11
521
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,240
+2.0%
11
522
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,460
-1.8%
11
523
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$52,090
+3.1%
11
524
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$79,210
-13.7%
11
525
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$84,570
-4.4%
11
526
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$86,900
-0.3%
11
527
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,980
+3.6%
11
528
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,710
-6.1%
11†
529
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,000
+4.1%
11
530
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,250
0.0%
11
531
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,980
+2.5%
11
532
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,510
+3.3%
11
533
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$24,890
+5.5%
11
534
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,640
-7.8%
11
535
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,840
+2.9%
11
536
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,590
+3.7%
11
537
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$84,070
-1.2%
11
538
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$83,810
-1.7%
11
539
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$64,410
+0.9%
11
540
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$79,000
-1.8%
11
541
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,980
+2.0%
11
542
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$82,020
-4.1%
11
543
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,300
-0.8%
11
544
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,170
-6.5%
11
545
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,990
-4.2%
11
546
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$64,060
+1.0%
11
547
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,220
+1.0%
11
548
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,180
-0.4%
11
549
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,330
-0.4%
11
550
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$58,590
+1.5%
11
551
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,290
-0.2%
10
552
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,060
-6.4%
10
553
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,160
-3.1%
10
554
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,340
0.0%
10
555
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$77,950
-1.8%
10
556
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
+2.3%
10†
557
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,830
+2.0%
10
558
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$61,050
+1.6%
10
559
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$78,090
+0.1%
10
560
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$61,480
-3.5%
10
561
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$75,770
-6.5%
10
562
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,490
+3.0%
10
563
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,840
-10.8%
10
564
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$78,170
-5.6%
10
565
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$51,070
+2.1%
10
566
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,090
+1.6%
10†
567
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,950
+2.5%
10
568
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
$78,400
-1.1%
10
569
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+1.4%
10†
570
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,790
-5.8%
10
571
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$61,730
-1.2%
10†
572
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$63,430
+0.6%
10
573
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$48,230
+2.5%
10
574
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,580
+1.4%
10
575
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,750
+3.0%
10
576
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.3%
10†
577
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$34,940
+0.2%
10
578
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,600
+2.3%
10
579
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-8.3%
10†
580
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,530
+2.2%
10
581
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.0%
10†
582
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,050
+1.2%
10
583
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,020
-12.0%
10
584
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,230
+2.8%
10
585
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,900
-24.4%
10
586
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,070
+2.0%
10
587
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,150
+3.6%
10
588
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$30,600
-1.5%
10
589
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$49,890
+1.4%
10
590
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.4%
10†
591
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,160
+1.0%
9
592
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$46,670
+2.2%
9
593
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
—†
-2.5%
9†
594
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,060
-16.7%
9
595
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,850
-10.7%
9
596
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.4%
9†
597
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,830
-6.0%
9
598
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,260
-3.7%
9
599
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,290
+1.0%
9
600
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,940
-2.8%
9
601
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,960
+1.8%
9
602
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$63,660
-1.9%
9
603
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,560
-0.9%
9
604
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,780
+2.3%
9
605
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,700
+0.7%
9
606
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,710
-12.1%
9
607
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$46,150
+2.0%
9
608
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$61,720
-0.1%
9
609
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$64,800
-2.5%
9
610
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,510
+1.2%
9
611
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$56,670
-7.1%
9
612
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$59,490
-8.4%
9
613
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,120
+0.5%
9
614
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$36,380
-13.5%
9
615
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$39,890
-5.4%
9
616
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,310
-6.8%
9
617
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,110
-9.5%
9
618
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,020
0.0%
9
619
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,410
-21.1%
9
620
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,170
-8.1%
9
621
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,610
-3.5%
8
622
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,620
-2.3%
8
623
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$52,250
-0.6%
8†
624
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,950
-13.6%
8
625
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,440
-3.2%
8
626
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,520
-2.3%
8
627
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,840
-6.3%
8
628
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,760
-1.1%
8
629
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$63,540
-6.9%
8
630
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
—†
+2.1%
8†
631
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$45,420
+1.0%
8
632
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,800
-8.7%
8
633
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,530
-14.4%
8
634
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,790
-7.8%
8
635
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.2%
8†
636
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-2.2%
8†
637
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$44,650
+0.6%
8
638
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,500
-12.9%
8
639
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,660
-7.8%
8
640
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,700
-4.3%
8
641
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,030
-6.2%
8
642
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,880
-2.5%
8
643
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,080
+1.4%
8
644
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,860
-2.9%
8
645
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$54,690
-0.9%
8
646
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
—†
-5.4%
8†
647
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,160
-10.5%
8
648
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,780
-4.7%
8
649
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,410
-8.3%
8
650
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$34,250
+1.2%
8
651
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,260
-16.3%
8
652
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,260
-0.5%
8
653
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,020
-3.8%
8
654
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,130
-14.6%
8
655
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,570
-9.0%
8
656
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
+0.3%
8†
657
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,980
-0.2%
8
658
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,950
-1.8%
8
659
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,870
-11.6%
8
660
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,610
-2.8%
8
661
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,630
-25.9%
8
662
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-11.2%
7†
663
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
—†
-18.1%
7†
664
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,980
-13.2%
7
665
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$42,110
+1.4%
7
666
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$57,310
-12.4%
7
667
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,520
-6.8%
7
668
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,990
-12.0%
7
669
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,290
+0.6%
7
670
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,770
-8.9%
7
671
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,650
-1.6%
7
672
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$48,000
+0.6%
7
673
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$39,090
-3.3%
7
674
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,090
-0.6%
7
675
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,310
-5.5%
7
676
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$47,950
-5.0%
7
677
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$53,650
-13.0%
7
678
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,420
-4.8%
7
679
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,680
-6.1%
7†
680
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,120
-6.7%
7
681
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,610
-16.1%
7
682
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$49,530
-17.2%
7
683
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,610
-0.4%
7
684
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$52,890
-21.2%
7
685
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,950
-26.3%
7
686
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,550
-36.1%
7
687
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.5%
7†
688
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,070
-3.3%
7
689
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,320
-25.9%
7
690
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-12.8%
7†
691
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$49,680
-3.9%
7
692
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,960
-4.9%
7
693
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,740
-13.6%
6
694
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,630
-9.5%
6
695
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-4.7%
6†
696
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,650
-15.9%
6
697
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,840
-6.6%
6
698
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,270
-15.2%
6
699
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$42,300
-10.8%
6
700
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$47,610
-5.5%
6
701
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,760
-13.6%
6
702
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,640
-1.8%
6
703
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$46,260
-4.5%
6
704
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,010
-19.6%
6
705
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$37,420
+0.6%
6
706
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-3.7%
6†
707
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,280
-0.7%
6
708
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-5.0%
6†
709
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,640
-3.8%
6
710
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,400
-6.3%
6
711
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$37,880
-1.0%
6
712
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,570
-2.3%
6†
713
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,670
-2.7%
6
714
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$39,850
-22.1%
6
715
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-9.4%
6†
716
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,870
-5.9%
5
717
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,860
-0.1%
5
718
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,470
-11.7%
5
719
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$34,170
-0.1%
5
720
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-1.3%
5†
721
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$39,200
-3.4%
5
722
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$32,150
-5.6%
5
723
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
—†
-0.6%
5†
724
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,780
-0.6%
5
725
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$33,740
-6.4%
5
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