Best jobs in Missouri

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

Search live jobs in Missouri How we score
Wages here are local to Missouri (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 Missouri pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$842,800 vs $358,550 · +135.1%
$33,080 vs $35,800 · -7.6%
$648,070 vs $496,010 · +30.7%
$65,230 vs $64,120 · +1.7%
$129,930 vs $132,300 · -1.8%
$79,300 vs $105,770 · -25.0%
−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
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$842,800
+4.1%
—
400
100†
02
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$33,080
+17.0%
94,810
765,800
71
03
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$648,070
+4.1%
150
600
63
04
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$65,230
+49.9%
80
2,300
62
05
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$129,930
+40.1%
7,710
29,500
60
06
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$79,300
+4.4%
109,020
308,700
56
07
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$456,280
+2.7%
—
1,000
55†
08
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$97,090
+33.5%
4,730
23,400
49
09
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$36,710
+8.5%
67,390
472,300
46
10
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
$332,630
+4.4%
—
200
43†
11
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$81,780
+4.9%
76,310
189,100
43
12
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$103,440
+28.5%
3,260
16,000
43
13
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$104,370
+23.2%
10,800
62,100
41
14
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$30,390
+6.1%
29,360
904,300
39
15
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$126,120
+15.8%
20,020
115,200
38
16
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$30,520
-9.9%
69,430
542,600
38
17
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$33,460
-0.5%
67,140
555,800
38
18
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$159,460
+15.2%
11,130
55,600
36
19
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
$129,220
+21.8%
390
2,400
36
20
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$135,130
+20.4%
2,300
12,000
36
21
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$143,460
+14.8%
13,330
74,600
36
22
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$261,830
+4.2%
—
400
35†
23
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$312,680
+6.1%
240
900
35
24
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential · 35-2014
$36,940
+14.9%
25,990
250,700
34
25
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
$127,820
+19.7%
230
3,200
34
Showing top 25 of 731 scored occupations — show all 731show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,490
+17.3%
34
27
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$242,630
+8.6%
32
28
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$63,770
+22.0%
32
29
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree
$228,410
+4.3%
32†
30
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,550
+4.0%
31
31
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$62,380
+21.5%
31
32
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,370
-6.7%
29
33
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$79,990
+18.5%
29
34
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,840
+20.0%
29
35
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,190
-5.5%
29
36
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$66,070
+19.2%
28
37
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$39,080
+1.5%
28
38
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$56,910
+16.8%
28
39
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$78,350
+16.7%
28
40
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,390
+16.1%
27
41
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$35,900
+2.0%
27
42
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,290
+19.8%
27
43
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$29,400
-0.7%
27
44
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,340
+16.8%
26
45
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$89,280
+15.0%
26
46
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$97,290
+13.8%
26
47
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,680
+18.4%
26
48
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$227,980
+2.5%
25
49
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,440
+12.5%
25
50
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$100,130
+13.0%
24
51
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$66,890
+16.2%
24
52
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$76,590
+4.6%
24
53
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$130,220
+11.1%
24
54
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$97,270
+8.8%
24
55
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$103,130
+11.9%
24
56
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,050
+15.4%
24
57
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$101,040
+8.2%
24
58
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$204,960
+4.1%
24
59
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$94,660
+5.6%
24
60
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$29,890
-13.5%
24
61
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,290
+11.0%
24
62
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$216,570
+3.3%
23
63
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,310
+10.9%
23
64
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,670
+10.8%
23†
65
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$83,090
+12.5%
23
66
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,370
+3.8%
23
67
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,410
+9.5%
23
68
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$125,760
+4.5%
23
69
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$59,380
+14.7%
22
70
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$78,100
+13.3%
22
71
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$112,230
+8.7%
22
72
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,550
+6.6%
22
73
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,680
+2.3%
22
74
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,410
+11.2%
22
75
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$172,700
+5.5%
22
76
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$78,390
+12.1%
22
77
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$56,730
+7.3%
22
78
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$99,930
+9.6%
22
79
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$114,660
+9.6%
22
80
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,130
+12.8%
22
81
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$172,320
+4.3%
22
82
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$92,060
+8.7%
21
83
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,400
+6.0%
21
84
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,810
+8.0%
21
85
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,330
+9.1%
21
86
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,450
+4.1%
21
87
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$223,910
+0.8%
21
88
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
$230,130
+0.3%
21
89
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$70,140
+6.7%
21
90
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$66,990
+6.2%
21
91
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,540
+8.7%
20
92
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,500
+7.3%
20
93
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$57,340
+12.9%
20
94
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$110,570
+8.7%
20
95
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$62,750
+12.8%
20
96
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$85,530
+10.0%
20
97
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$137,610
+4.6%
20
98
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,230
+12.1%
20
99
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,450
+11.9%
20
100
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,520
+5.3%
20
101
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$60,440
+12.6%
20
102
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$118,670
+7.2%
20
103
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,450
+9.5%
20
104
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$171,180
+2.7%
20
105
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$89,000
+6.8%
20†
106
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,540
-1.6%
20
107
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$157,800
+3.8%
19
108
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$115,370
+4.7%
19
109
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,030
+8.5%
19†
110
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,680
+5.0%
19
111
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$130,680
+6.1%
19
112
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,480
-0.1%
19
113
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$60,990
+11.5%
19
114
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$111,120
+4.2%
18†
115
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$43,680
+12.6%
18
116
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$80,420
+3.0%
18
117
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$103,750
+7.5%
18
118
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$83,980
+9.3%
18
119
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$58,660
+11.1%
18
120
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$103,980
+7.3%
18
121
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,770
+11.3%
18
122
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$50,910
-2.0%
18
123
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$117,630
+6.2%
18
124
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,950
+8.1%
18
125
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$92,750
+7.0%
18
126
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,870
+6.1%
18
127
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,100
+11.4%
18
128
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,360
+6.6%
18
129
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,620
+10.4%
17
130
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,330
+11.0%
17
131
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,980
+11.5%
17
132
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$98,420
+5.7%
17
133
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,200
+8.8%
17
134
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$126,750
+5.0%
17
135
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$140,460
+4.0%
17
136
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$38,520
+3.6%
17
137
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$60,590
+10.1%
17
138
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$134,890
+4.3%
17
139
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,840
+4.5%
17
140
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$30,090
+5.9%
17
141
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$105,930
+6.5%
17
142
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,090
+9.5%
17
143
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$100,620
+6.5%
17
144
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,160
+4.2%
17
145
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$109,250
+5.8%
17
146
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$37,560
+11.1%
16
147
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$83,620
+7.7%
16
148
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$92,750
+5.0%
16
149
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,050
-0.3%
16
150
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$129,410
+3.7%
16
151
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,440
+3.1%
16
152
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,710
+5.0%
16
153
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$65,650
+5.8%
16
154
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$49,560
+9.7%
16
155
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,100
+6.4%
16
156
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,310
+5.7%
16
157
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,480
+10.0%
16
158
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$31,850
+6.3%
16
159
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$59,870
+7.7%
16
160
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,970
+7.3%
16
161
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$54,710
+9.5%
16
162
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$83,110
+7.1%
16
163
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,940
+0.3%
16
164
Statisticians · Master's degree
$66,330
+8.5%
16
165
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$96,920
+4.6%
16
166
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,100
+3.1%
16
167
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$71,520
+8.2%
16
168
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$129,610
+3.5%
16
169
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,490
+8.5%
16
170
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$52,570
+9.5%
16
171
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,860
+5.7%
15
172
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,470
+3.1%
15
173
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$102,990
+5.1%
15
174
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$47,990
-5.8%
15
175
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$43,520
+9.1%
15
176
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$71,970
+6.4%
15
177
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,240
-1.6%
15
178
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$96,850
+5.5%
15
179
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,480
+7.1%
15
180
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$70,970
+7.0%
15
181
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,790
+4.5%
15
182
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,840
+8.5%
15
183
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,970
+6.4%
15
184
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,500
+2.7%
15
185
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,980
+4.2%
15
186
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$90,960
+5.5%
15
187
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,070
+4.5%
15
188
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,530
+2.6%
15
189
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,210
+1.2%
15
190
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,460
+3.1%
15
191
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$78,500
+3.3%
15
192
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,520
+6.4%
15
193
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$52,450
+8.6%
14
194
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,370
+3.7%
14
195
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$117,660
+1.9%
14
196
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$90,770
+5.3%
14
197
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$100,940
+4.2%
14
198
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,660
+8.7%
14
199
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,220
+6.1%
14
200
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,750
+7.1%
14
201
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$100,380
+3.8%
14
202
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$76,950
+6.4%
14
203
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,780
+6.4%
14
204
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
$59,560
+5.3%
14†
205
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$98,490
+3.9%
14
206
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$36,300
-1.5%
14
207
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,540
+3.6%
14
208
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$89,480
+5.2%
14
209
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,410
+8.2%
14
210
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,990
+3.7%
14
211
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,390
+0.4%
14
212
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,550
+5.8%
14
213
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,390
+5.8%
14
214
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,950
+1.8%
14
215
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,560
+7.6%
14
216
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$82,800
+4.9%
14
217
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$98,740
+3.9%
14
218
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$42,790
+6.4%
14
219
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$73,080
+4.3%
13
220
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$97,680
+3.9%
13
221
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,170
+3.9%
13
222
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,860
-5.0%
13
223
Curators · Master's degree
$59,960
+7.0%
13
224
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$46,490
+7.7%
13
225
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,260
+5.3%
13
226
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$37,050
+6.7%
13
227
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,690
+6.9%
13
228
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$94,440
+2.9%
13
229
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,130
+4.8%
13
230
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$89,820
+4.4%
13
231
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,940
+7.2%
13
232
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$76,080
+5.4%
13
233
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$57,050
+4.5%
13†
234
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$94,840
+1.9%
13
235
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$116,530
+2.1%
13
236
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$58,040
+3.5%
13
237
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$33,670
+0.4%
13
238
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$65,450
+5.5%
13
239
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,450
+5.2%
13
240
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,980
+8.1%
13
241
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,660
+4.7%
13
242
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$28,600
+6.4%
13†
243
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$104,560
+1.7%
13
244
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,750
+5.6%
13
245
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$67,270
+3.0%
13
246
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,100
+7.0%
13
247
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$112,260
+2.0%
12
248
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,410
+4.4%
12
249
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$122,200
+1.2%
12
250
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$102,980
+2.1%
12
251
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,200
+6.7%
12
252
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,740
0.0%
12
253
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,720
+6.7%
12
254
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,040
+5.2%
12
255
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$66,460
+4.9%
12
256
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$98,010
+3.0%
12
257
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,540
+6.6%
12
258
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$48,520
+3.4%
12
259
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,320
+2.6%
12
260
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,180
+5.0%
12
261
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,200
+2.6%
12
262
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$35,800
+5.7%
12†
263
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,530
+6.3%
12
264
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$51,630
+4.4%
12†
265
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,640
+3.6%
12
266
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$48,570
+5.9%
12
267
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$86,110
+3.6%
12
268
Economists · Master's degree
$117,010
+1.2%
12
269
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$79,380
+4.1%
12
270
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,970
+2.5%
12
271
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$100,400
-1.5%
12
272
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$34,670
+3.9%
12
273
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,730
+4.1%
12
274
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$35,130
+5.6%
12
275
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$78,590
+4.1%
12
276
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,950
+2.2%
12
277
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$71,470
+4.0%
12
278
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$56,900
+4.8%
12
279
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,820
+4.0%
12
280
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,670
-0.7%
12
281
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,390
+5.9%
12
282
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,380
+6.2%
12
283
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,900
-11.2%
11†
284
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,970
+3.4%
11
285
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,240
+3.6%
11
286
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$29,790
+3.4%
11
287
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$75,800
+3.1%
11
288
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,120
+4.5%
11
289
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$57,510
+3.8%
11
290
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,780
+3.7%
11
291
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,780
+4.5%
11
292
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$34,900
+2.0%
11
293
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,660
+4.3%
11
294
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$73,660
+1.7%
11
295
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$63,860
+4.3%
11
296
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$41,890
+5.5%
11
297
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$80,720
+3.4%
11
298
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,240
+3.8%
11
299
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$99,890
+1.9%
11
300
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$65,940
+4.4%
11
301
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,120
+5.6%
11
302
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,530
+3.3%
11
303
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$83,390
+3.2%
11
304
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$61,940
+4.1%
11
305
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$33,870
+5.4%
11
306
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$36,090
+4.1%
11
307
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$29,260
+5.8%
11
308
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$61,050
+4.4%
11
309
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,770
+4.6%
11
310
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,080
+3.4%
11
311
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$114,230
+0.7%
11
312
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,320
+4.1%
11
313
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,920
+5.7%
11
314
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,510
+4.7%
11
315
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,360
+2.4%
11
316
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$62,110
+4.4%
11
317
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$76,670
+3.5%
11
318
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,370
+3.2%
11
319
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,570
+4.8%
11
320
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$59,770
-3.7%
11
321
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,580
+6.0%
11
322
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$66,670
+4.1%
11
323
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$49,170
+5.4%
11
324
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,090
+3.7%
11
325
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,500
+2.0%
11
326
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$45,190
+1.1%
11
327
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,160
+5.1%
11
328
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
+6.0%
11
329
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,210
+2.9%
11
330
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,320
+3.4%
11
331
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$68,550
+3.7%
11
332
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$62,580
+4.2%
11
333
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,410
+4.6%
11
334
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$44,050
+5.3%
11
335
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,420
0.0%
11
336
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,030
+2.5%
11
337
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$31,510
-3.4%
11
338
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$60,990
+4.4%
11
339
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$75,440
+3.2%
11
340
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,400
+3.2%
10
341
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$60,300
+1.7%
10
342
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$116,100
-0.1%
10
343
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,800
+5.9%
10
344
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,400
+5.1%
10
345
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$32,330
+6.0%
10
346
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,700
+6.4%
10
347
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,790
-2.9%
10
348
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$82,030
+2.5%
10
349
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$73,680
+3.0%
10
350
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$50,180
+4.6%
10
351
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$75,660
+3.0%
10
352
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,680
+6.4%
10
353
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,990
+5.5%
10
354
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$66,930
+3.7%
10
355
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,280
+3.3%
10
356
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$34,790
+1.6%
10
357
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,690
+4.9%
10
358
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,700
+4.5%
10
359
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$57,750
+4.3%
10
360
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,800
+3.0%
10
361
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,000
+2.2%
10
362
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$57,380
+3.8%
10
363
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$72,780
+1.8%
10
364
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,310
-2.0%
10
365
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$61,390
+1.8%
10
366
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,140
+5.7%
10
367
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$57,950
+4.0%
10
368
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$54,060
+4.3%
10
369
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,490
+0.2%
10
370
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$31,840
+3.0%
10
371
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,470
+3.0%
10
372
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$58,140
+3.6%
10
373
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$63,130
+3.4%
10
374
Archivists · Master's degree
$60,020
+3.8%
10
375
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,300
+1.7%
10
376
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,560
+3.7%
10
377
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,140
+3.3%
10
378
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$56,040
+3.8%
10
379
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$37,920
+3.2%
10
380
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$55,560
+2.4%
10†
381
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,640
+2.3%
10
382
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,330
+2.0%
10
383
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$80,870
-4.2%
10
384
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$39,740
+3.1%
10
385
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,560
+2.4%
10
386
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,640
+3.3%
10
387
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,840
+3.0%
9
388
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,450
-3.2%
9
389
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$59,610
+3.2%
9
390
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$72,080
+1.3%
9
391
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$100,270
-0.7%
9
392
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$56,750
+2.1%
9
393
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$76,020
-4.2%
9
394
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$50,410
+3.5%
9
395
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
$104,580
-7.7%
9
396
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$75,960
+1.7%
9
397
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,800
+2.1%
9
398
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,290
+2.8%
9
399
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,320
-1.6%
9
400
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,840
-5.1%
9
401
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,940
+3.5%
9
402
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,480
-7.7%
9
403
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,720
+3.7%
9
404
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,180
+2.4%
9
405
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$43,290
+4.6%
9
406
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,990
+3.5%
9
407
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,880
+4.1%
9
408
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,610
+5.1%
9
409
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$50,340
+4.0%
9
410
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,620
+2.2%
9
411
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$81,520
-2.2%
9†
412
Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$102,040
-3.1%
9
413
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$48,540
+2.6%
9†
414
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,020
+3.0%
9
415
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$58,620
+3.3%
9
416
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,640
+4.2%
9
417
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,630
+1.2%
9
418
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,010
+5.1%
9
419
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,540
+1.6%
9
420
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,830
+2.1%
9
421
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$61,410
+0.2%
9
422
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,450
+3.0%
9
423
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$93,840
-0.1%
9
424
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$50,640
+3.5%
9
425
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,680
+3.3%
9
426
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,130
+1.7%
9
427
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,720
+2.7%
9
428
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,630
+4.9%
9
429
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,890
+3.2%
9
430
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,060
+2.5%
9
431
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,880
+0.2%
9
432
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,200
+2.7%
9
433
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,910
+2.1%
9
434
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,710
0.0%
9
435
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,960
+3.1%
9
436
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,650
-1.3%
9
437
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$90,420
-6.0%
9
438
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$70,500
+2.0%
9
439
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$76,400
+1.6%
9
440
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,650
+1.3%
9
441
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$81,980
+1.0%
9
442
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,800
+1.6%
9
443
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,660
+2.5%
9
444
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,680
-3.5%
9
445
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$90,580
+0.4%
9
446
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,430
+3.3%
9
447
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,000
+2.4%
9
448
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,030
+3.4%
9
449
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,470
+2.3%
9
450
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,440
0.0%
9
451
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,110
+4.7%
9
452
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,950
+2.5%
9
453
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,190
+3.2%
9
454
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$92,150
0.0%
9
455
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,990
+3.8%
9
456
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,750
+3.7%
9
457
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,060
+3.6%
9
458
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$80,840
+0.9%
9
459
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,360
+4.2%
9
460
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$72,320
+1.5%
8
461
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$58,700
+1.7%
8
462
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,570
+4.3%
8
463
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,350
+2.1%
8
464
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,510
+3.8%
8
465
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,760
+3.9%
8
466
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,450
+3.6%
8
467
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,880
-3.5%
8
468
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$83,670
+0.5%
8
469
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,820
+0.7%
8
470
Historians · Master's degree
$64,230
+2.2%
8
471
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,090
+3.5%
8
472
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$61,860
+1.8%
8
473
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,880
+3.4%
8
474
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,900
+3.8%
8
475
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,120
+3.4%
8
476
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$30,580
+3.3%
8†
477
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$46,840
+2.6%
8
478
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,120
+2.5%
8
479
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$32,420
+4.5%
8
480
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,270
+3.7%
8
481
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$80,040
-2.6%
8
482
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,440
+1.7%
8
483
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,530
+2.9%
8
484
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,710
+2.3%
8
485
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,760
-0.4%
8
486
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,050
+2.0%
8
487
Craft Artists · No formal educational credential
$61,780
+2.1%
8
488
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,820
-8.8%
8
489
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,470
+3.0%
8
490
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,690
+1.7%
8
491
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,290
+2.5%
8
492
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,510
+3.6%
8
493
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$65,470
+1.6%
8
494
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$29,130
-1.5%
8
495
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$72,120
+0.6%
8
496
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,170
-1.8%
8
497
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,390
+1.6%
8
498
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,030
+1.1%
8
499
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,560
+2.8%
8
500
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$42,940
+3.1%
8
501
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,280
+0.7%
8
502
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,530
+2.6%
8
503
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,470
+0.5%
8
504
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$62,250
+1.4%
8
505
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,160
-0.5%
8
506
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$63,290
+1.2%
8
507
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$33,560
+3.6%
8
508
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$66,490
+1.3%
7
509
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,650
-0.7%
7
510
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,750
+2.9%
7
511
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$52,980
+2.1%
7
512
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$80,850
-1.7%
7
513
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$51,940
+2.3%
7
514
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,110
+1.0%
7
515
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,620
+3.3%
7
516
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,680
-0.2%
7
517
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$51,610
+2.3%
7
518
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,650
-12.9%
7
519
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,270
+3.1%
7
520
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,960
-2.8%
7
521
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$70,290
+0.7%
7
522
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$57,010
+1.7%
7
523
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,460
+2.2%
7
524
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,360
+1.1%
7
525
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,190
+2.0%
7
526
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$32,150
+0.2%
7
527
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$58,740
+1.0%
7
528
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,440
-2.1%
7
529
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$44,490
+2.2%
7
530
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$63,220
+1.2%
7
531
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,550
-2.4%
7
532
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$76,690
-5.6%
7
533
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,070
0.0%
7
534
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$31,050
+3.0%
7
535
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,650
+2.6%
7
536
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,470
+2.0%
7
537
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,110
-0.2%
7
538
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,670
-5.4%
7
539
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$59,640
+0.7%
7
540
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,620
-7.8%
7
541
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,580
+0.7%
7
542
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$61,620
+0.6%
7
543
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,850
+1.0%
7
544
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$48,320
+2.0%
7
545
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,120
+1.0%
7
546
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,110
-3.3%
7
547
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$72,500
-0.3%
7
548
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$63,130
+0.8%
7
549
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,560
+1.6%
7
550
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,720
-2.8%
7
551
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,400
+1.4%
7
552
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$45,180
+1.4%
7
553
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$50,010
+0.9%
7
554
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,970
-0.8%
7
555
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,410
-0.9%
6
556
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$57,260
-1.8%
6
557
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$69,350
-1.2%
6
558
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,080
-3.1%
6
559
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,110
+2.3%
6
560
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,890
+2.5%
6
561
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$70,030
-6.0%
6
562
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$65,350
-4.4%
6
563
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,480
0.0%
6
564
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,080
-16.7%
6
565
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$66,350
-6.5%
6
566
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,580
-8.9%
6
567
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,440
-6.4%
6
568
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,170
-2.3%
6
569
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,740
+2.3%
6
570
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$36,100
+2.5%
6
571
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$57,430
-8.4%
6
572
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,610
-4.2%
6
573
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$45,790
+1.5%
6
574
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$55,920
-1.6%
6
575
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,250
+2.8%
6
576
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,950
-8.2%
6
577
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,170
+1.8%
6
578
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$59,300
-1.8%
6
579
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$56,590
-1.6%
6
580
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$59,970
-3.5%
6
581
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,010
-3.7%
6
582
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$55,870
-0.1%
6
583
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$46,220
+1.5%
6
584
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$66,460
-5.2%
6
585
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$48,560
+1.4%
6
586
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,810
-10.8%
6
587
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,050
+1.2%
6
588
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$32,350
+1.2%
6
589
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,280
+2.3%
6
590
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,220
+1.4%
6
591
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$63,020
+0.1%
6
592
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$63,960
-9.6%
6
593
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$49,610
+1.1%
6
594
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$63,720
-10.5%
6
595
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,040
-0.9%
6
596
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,950
-0.8%
6
597
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,310
-12.1%
6
598
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,940
-6.5%
6
599
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,480
-25.9%
6
600
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,340
+0.2%
6
601
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$61,990
-6.9%
6
602
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,660
-7.8%
6
603
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,660
-0.2%
6
604
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,340
-6.8%
6
605
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$36,280
-3.3%
6
606
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$61,670
-0.3%
6
607
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$37,860
+1.0%
6
608
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,750
-1.7%
6
609
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,130
-8.1%
6
610
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,480
+0.6%
6
611
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,600
-14.5%
5
612
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,120
-3.8%
5
613
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$50,250
-1.8%
5
614
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,000
-10.7%
5
615
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,760
-10.5%
5
616
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$58,610
-2.5%
5
617
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,210
-9.0%
5
618
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,140
-5.5%
5
619
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$47,280
+0.6%
5
620
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
$46,380
-10.0%
5†
621
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,760
-0.4%
5
622
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,470
-6.1%
5
623
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$46,780
+0.6%
5
624
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,490
-10.2%
5
625
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,480
-2.3%
5
626
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,290
-4.3%
5
627
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,610
-16.3%
5
628
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,930
-2.3%
5
629
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,940
-11.6%
5
630
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,560
-5.8%
5
631
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,210
-6.0%
5
632
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$50,370
-1.9%
5
633
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$43,460
+0.6%
5
634
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,210
-18.9%
5
635
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,560
-6.3%
5
636
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$51,770
-13.7%
5
637
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$32,270
+0.6%
5
638
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,980
-1.6%
5
639
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$47,960
-7.1%
5
640
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$38,490
-5.6%
5†
641
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$52,920
-0.6%
5
642
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$52,630
-2.0%
5
643
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,820
-6.2%
5
644
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,490
-6.3%
5
645
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$47,940
-2.5%
5
646
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,540
-7.8%
5
647
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,160
+0.6%
5
648
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,270
-13.2%
5
649
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$46,580
-13.0%
5
650
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
$52,040
-22.3%
5
651
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,840
-2.5%
5
652
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,820
-8.7%
5
653
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,270
-12.0%
5
654
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,840
-2.8%
5
655
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,340
+1.0%
5
656
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,140
-8.3%
5
657
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,720
-21.1%
5
658
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,220
-4.8%
5
659
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$49,820
-1.2%
5
660
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,150
-12.0%
5
661
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,870
-4.7%
5
662
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$48,240
-4.5%
4
663
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,920
-9.5%
4
664
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$44,080
-0.9%
4
665
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,950
-13.6%
4
666
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,350
-9.0%
4†
667
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$46,920
-3.9%
4
668
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,810
-1.1%
4
669
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,680
-14.4%
4
670
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,850
-4.7%
4
671
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,980
-12.8%
4
672
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,390
-8.3%
4
673
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,860
-14.6%
4
674
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,220
-3.3%
4
675
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$47,360
-21.2%
4
676
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$45,460
-5.5%
4
677
Hoist and Winch Operators · No formal educational credential
$47,510
-1.1%
4
678
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$35,610
-10.8%
4
679
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,160
-6.8%
4
680
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,220
-2.9%
4
681
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$38,130
-1.0%
4
682
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$44,100
-3.4%
4
683
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,040
-2.2%
4
684
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,990
-19.6%
4
685
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$32,950
-5.0%
4
686
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,080
-13.6%
4
687
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,880
-3.0%
4
688
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,030
-0.6%
4
689
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,110
-6.6%
4
690
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,400
-15.9%
4
691
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,860
+0.3%
4
692
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,400
-5.6%
4
693
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,640
-1.8%
4
694
Models · No formal educational credential
$34,610
-0.5%
4†
695
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$37,740
-0.1%
4
696
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,770
-1.4%
4
697
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$41,600
-2.8%
4
698
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,570
-16.1%
4
699
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,220
-2.7%
4
700
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,760
-6.7%
4
701
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,900
-4.6%
4
702
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$29,840
-22.1%
4
703
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,760
-15.2%
4
704
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,820
-0.1%
4
705
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,840
-0.4%
4
706
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$40,560
-18.1%
4
707
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$39,130
-6.4%
4
708
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,480
-4.9%
4
709
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,130
-26.3%
4
710
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,210
-5.9%
4
711
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,700
-3.8%
4
712
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,040
-4.4%
4
713
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,040
-1.5%
4
714
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,170
-2.3%
4
715
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,760
-13.6%
4
716
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$35,800
-5.4%
3
717
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
-36.1%
3
718
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,990
-0.7%
3
719
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,990
-1.8%
3†
720
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,170
-4.7%
3
721
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
-0.7%
3
722
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,560
-5.0%
3
723
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$33,920
-3.2%
3
724
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,060
-9.4%
3
725
Motion Picture Projectionists · No formal educational credential
$29,140
-3.7%
3†
726
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,510
-0.6%
3
727
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,600
-0.6%
3
728
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,540
-2.6%
3
729
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,800
-1.6%
3
730
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$30,520
-13.5%
3
731
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,540
-11.7%
3
Live jobs in Missouri
Growth and openings are national (BLS EP 2024–34) — state-level projections are not in this data pull, so the same national figure is used for every place and we say so rather than guess.
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