Best jobs in Montana

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

Search live jobs in Montana How we score
Wages here are local to Montana (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 Montana pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$560,820 vs $358,550 · +56.4%
$137,210 vs $132,300 · +3.7%
$29,090 vs $31,200 · -6.8%
$36,630 vs $35,800 · +2.3%
$62,360 vs $64,120 · -2.7%
$438,850 vs $265,930 · +65.0%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
Compare · Alabama·Alaska·Arizona
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$560,820
+4.1%
—
400
100†
02
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$137,210
+40.1%
1,260
29,500
68
03
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$29,090
+6.1%
14,960
904,300
67
04
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$36,630
+17.0%
10,400
765,800
66
05
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$62,360
+49.9%
40
2,300
65
06
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$438,850
+2.5%
580
9,600
63
07
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$277,380
+8.6%
—
2,700
59†
08
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1023
$312,840
+4.4%
—
200
59†
09
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$91,380
+4.4%
11,840
308,700
54
10
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$100,490
+33.5%
220
23,400
52
11
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$360,330
+2.7%
110
800
52
12
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$36,270
-0.5%
13,490
555,800
50
13
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
$330,760
+2.7%
460
3,300
49
14
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$85,280
+4.9%
10,950
189,100
49
15
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$39,050
+8.5%
8,900
472,300
47
16
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$34,190
-9.9%
12,170
542,600
47
17
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$105,840
+23.2%
1,870
62,100
46
18
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential · 35-2014
$38,060
+14.9%
7,580
250,700
46
19
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$81,950
+28.5%
380
16,000
45
20
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$141,470
+20.4%
600
12,000
44
21
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$121,990
+15.8%
2,160
115,200
42
22
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$131,060
+14.8%
1,510
74,600
40
23
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$132,860
+15.2%
1,180
55,600
39
24
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent · 43-9061
$46,480
-6.7%
10,390
282,400
38
25
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-2021
$165,580
+6.6%
—
34,300
38†
Showing top 25 of 602 scored occupations — show all 602show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$273,260
+0.8%
38
27
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,870
+4.0%
37
28
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$80,400
+21.5%
36
29
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,110
+2.0%
36
30
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,220
+17.3%
35
31
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,650
+22.0%
34
32
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$59,000
+16.8%
33
33
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$80,970
+18.5%
32
34
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$72,800
+19.2%
32
35
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$182,340
+4.3%
32
36
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,300
+18.4%
31
37
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$81,270
+16.7%
31
38
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$109,990
+8.7%
31†
39
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$23,370
-0.7%
31
40
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$97,450
+9.6%
31†
41
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,980
+16.8%
30
42
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,250
+16.1%
30
43
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$104,480
+8.7%
30
44
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,290
+19.8%
30
45
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$75,810
+4.6%
30
46
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,760
+9.5%
30
47
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$79,500
+16.2%
29
48
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$49,830
+7.3%
29
49
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$97,470
+8.8%
29
50
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$78,740
+15.0%
29
51
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,190
+20.0%
29
52
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$101,000
+13.0%
29
53
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,820
+12.5%
29
54
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$88,990
+13.8%
29
55
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,910
+5.3%
29
56
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$104,300
+11.9%
28
57
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,010
+6.0%
28
58
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$167,200
+4.1%
28
59
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,430
+11.0%
28
60
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$91,450
+10.9%
28
61
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$79,140
+14.7%
28
62
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$74,990
+3.0%
28
63
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$142,080
+4.6%
28
64
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,870
+3.8%
28
65
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$47,270
-5.8%
27
66
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$81,330
+12.5%
27
67
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$87,890
+5.6%
27
68
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$26,010
+5.9%
26
69
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$110,470
+4.5%
26
70
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$103,930
+10.0%
26
71
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$81,190
+12.1%
26
72
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$82,200
+12.8%
26
73
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,540
+15.4%
26
74
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$146,030
+3.8%
26
75
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,390
+9.6%
26
76
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,290
-5.5%
26
77
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$43,840
+1.5%
25
78
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,720
+4.1%
25
79
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$117,390
+4.7%
25
80
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$91,310
+8.7%
25
81
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$74,070
+12.9%
25
82
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,820
+4.5%
25
83
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$94,190
+9.1%
25
84
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,950
+8.7%
25
85
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,940
+11.9%
25
86
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,420
+7.3%
24
87
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$70,860
+12.8%
24
88
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$110,320
+6.6%
24
89
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$45,350
+3.6%
24
90
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$129,670
+4.6%
24
91
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,300
-5.0%
24
92
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,880
+10.8%
24
93
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$98,440
+7.0%
24
94
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,170
+8.1%
24
95
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,740
+4.2%
24
96
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,280
+8.0%
23
97
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,900
+2.3%
23
98
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$93,070
+5.0%
23
99
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$63,790
+6.2%
23
100
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,210
+12.1%
23
101
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$115,280
+5.0%
23
102
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$35,740
+0.4%
23
103
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,580
+3.6%
23
104
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$86,990
+9.5%
23
105
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$108,180
+6.1%
23
106
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$68,160
+11.2%
22
107
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,440
+3.1%
22
108
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,970
+8.2%
22
109
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$68,080
+6.7%
22
110
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,770
-2.2%
22†
111
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,480
+7.3%
22
112
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$87,360
+7.2%
22
113
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$57,530
-2.0%
22
114
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$126,960
+4.3%
22
115
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,710
+11.0%
22
116
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,120
+9.5%
22
117
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,550
-0.3%
22
118
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,940
-1.6%
22
119
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,960
+4.5%
21
120
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$99,190
+5.7%
21
121
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,740
+4.2%
21
122
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$119,430
+3.7%
21
123
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,420
+8.2%
21†
124
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,850
+8.1%
21
125
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,050
+2.0%
21†
126
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$100,920
+6.5%
21
127
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,310
+11.5%
21
128
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$46,960
+12.6%
21
129
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$60,090
+11.1%
21
130
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$103,690
+5.1%
21
131
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$123,480
+3.1%
21
132
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,780
+11.3%
20
133
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,800
+10.4%
20
134
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$127,490
+2.6%
20
135
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,370
+11.4%
20
136
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,140
+6.4%
20
137
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$86,950
+7.1%
20
138
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$98,950
+5.8%
20
139
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$93,380
+6.2%
20
140
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,580
+8.8%
20
141
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$96,560
+6.1%
20
142
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$58,670
+10.1%
20
143
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,560
+5.8%
20
144
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$39,260
+12.6%
20
145
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,670
+0.3%
20
146
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$99,990
+5.0%
20
147
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$97,380
+5.5%
20
148
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$73,640
+6.4%
20
149
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,050
+3.1%
19
150
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$120,690
+1.9%
19
151
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,060
+1.3%
19†
152
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$62,850
+5.8%
19
153
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$45,160
+9.7%
19
154
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$122,930
+2.0%
19
155
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$97,290
+3.9%
19
156
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$63,780
+4.8%
19
157
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$57,090
+7.7%
19
158
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,990
-1.6%
19
159
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,040
+3.7%
19
160
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$77,030
+7.0%
19
161
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,240
+8.5%
19
162
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,140
+3.9%
19
163
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,220
+4.0%
19
164
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,670
+3.7%
19
165
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,800
+4.0%
19
166
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,670
+10.0%
18
167
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$96,100
+3.8%
18
168
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$62,060
+7.5%
18
169
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,720
+3.1%
18
170
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$97,670
+4.4%
18
171
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,400
+6.4%
18
172
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,680
+6.4%
18
173
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$34,750
-1.5%
18
174
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,470
+7.1%
18
175
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,490
+5.7%
18
176
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,370
+5.0%
18
177
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,070
+4.3%
18
178
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$93,470
+4.1%
18
179
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$80,260
+4.4%
17
180
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$72,220
+6.4%
17
181
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$41,170
+9.1%
17
182
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$84,610
+4.4%
17
183
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,560
+5.3%
17
184
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,770
+7.7%
17
185
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,190
+7.1%
17
186
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$48,020
+6.4%
17
187
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$100,490
+3.0%
17
188
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,860
+7.6%
17
189
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$76,030
+5.7%
17
190
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,340
+8.7%
17
191
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$102,980
+1.7%
17
192
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$66,660
+3.0%
17
193
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$75,290
+5.3%
17
194
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,760
+1.2%
17
195
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$87,750
+4.1%
17
196
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$110,250
-1.3%
17
197
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$73,920
+5.4%
17
198
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,380
+2.9%
17
199
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,890
+2.9%
17
200
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$71,580
+5.5%
17
201
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,100
+8.1%
17
202
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,330
+3.7%
17
203
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,210
+2.6%
17
204
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,570
+6.4%
17
205
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$105,400
+1.9%
16
206
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,500
+6.7%
16
207
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$47,000
+8.6%
16
208
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$97,470
+2.1%
16
209
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$84,900
+4.1%
16
210
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,050
+2.5%
16
211
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$37,710
+9.5%
16
212
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,820
+3.4%
16
213
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,900
+6.6%
16
214
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$80,070
+4.3%
16
215
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,100
+3.1%
16
216
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$59,030
+5.9%
16
217
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$27,510
+6.3%
16
218
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$83,610
+1.9%
16
219
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$95,700
-1.5%
16
220
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$108,890
+0.7%
16
221
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,050
+3.6%
16
222
Curators · Master's degree
$54,460
+7.0%
16
223
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$80,770
+3.4%
15
224
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,420
+8.5%
15
225
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,080
+8.2%
15
226
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$56,780
+3.4%
15
227
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$71,810
+4.9%
15
228
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,320
+6.7%
15
229
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,860
+6.2%
15
230
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$89,920
-6.0%
15†
231
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$73,920
+3.4%
15
232
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$105,410
+0.7%
15
233
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,070
+3.6%
15
234
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$65,750
+4.1%
15
235
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$73,850
+4.2%
15
236
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$101,380
+1.2%
15
237
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$33,860
-3.4%
15
238
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$91,560
+1.2%
15
239
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$81,330
+3.5%
15
240
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$67,370
+5.1%
15
241
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,840
+6.3%
15
242
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$82,850
+3.0%
15
243
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$79,420
+3.7%
15
244
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$61,280
+4.3%
15
245
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$58,290
+3.8%
15
246
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$71,570
+1.7%
15
247
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,310
+3.4%
15
248
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$45,060
+3.1%
15
249
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,360
+5.7%
15
250
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,570
+3.3%
15
251
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,610
+2.2%
15
252
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,000
+5.6%
15
253
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$61,890
+4.9%
15
254
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$36,620
+6.7%
15
255
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,120
+3.6%
15
256
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$29,710
+3.4%
15
257
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,960
+3.0%
15
258
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,080
+4.5%
15
259
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,800
+3.0%
15
260
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,970
+4.5%
15
261
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$37,200
+5.6%
15
262
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,350
+3.1%
15
263
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,310
-2.8%
15
264
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$57,900
+3.5%
15
265
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,040
-11.2%
15
266
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,580
+3.4%
15
267
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$52,230
+6.5%
14
268
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,390
+4.4%
14
269
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$37,150
+2.0%
14
270
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$55,720
+4.6%
14
271
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,330
+4.5%
14
272
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,990
+2.4%
14
273
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,630
+2.5%
14
274
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$75,520
+3.2%
14
275
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$41,860
+6.0%
14
276
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$36,510
+3.9%
14
277
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,250
+5.4%
14
278
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$43,900
+3.2%
14
279
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$84,410
-6.1%
14†
280
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,370
+6.4%
14
281
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,550
+1.8%
14
282
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,170
+4.0%
14
283
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,220
+0.7%
14
284
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,680
+2.2%
14
285
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,550
-2.0%
14
286
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,630
+6.9%
14
287
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,050
+3.7%
14
288
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,160
+6.0%
14
289
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,620
+5.2%
14
290
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$52,580
+4.9%
14
291
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$77,320
-4.2%
14
292
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,410
-0.7%
14
293
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,610
+2.3%
14
294
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,470
+5.6%
14
295
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$65,190
+1.7%
14
296
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$64,980
+4.3%
14
297
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$94,520
+0.6%
14
298
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$72,990
+3.2%
14
299
Economists · Master's degree
$89,340
+1.2%
14
300
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$42,670
+4.5%
14†
301
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,120
-2.9%
14
302
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,690
+2.4%
14
303
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$78,850
+1.6%
14
304
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,240
+3.3%
13
305
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$62,250
+3.8%
13
306
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$60,140
+4.2%
13
307
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,430
+6.0%
13
308
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,470
+2.9%
13
309
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,890
+5.0%
13
310
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$36,540
+4.1%
13
311
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$80,950
-4.2%
13
312
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,680
+3.0%
13
313
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,690
+2.2%
13
314
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$33,660
+7.0%
13
315
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$49,000
+4.8%
13
316
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,750
+5.8%
13
317
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,340
+1.6%
13
318
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$78,420
+1.7%
13
319
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,940
-0.1%
13
320
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,140
+5.1%
13
321
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,110
+2.1%
13
322
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,480
+0.4%
13
323
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$57,620
+4.3%
13
324
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,170
+1.6%
13
325
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$60,550
+4.0%
13
326
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,350
+4.5%
13
327
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,630
+2.0%
13
328
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$51,650
+3.9%
13
329
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,200
+1.6%
13
330
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$58,460
-3.7%
13
331
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$28,050
+1.6%
13
332
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$61,770
+3.2%
13
333
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$79,700
+1.0%
13
334
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,090
+4.1%
13
335
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,770
+2.6%
13
336
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$51,200
+4.5%
13
337
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$29,720
+6.4%
13
338
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,130
+5.3%
13
339
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,730
+4.6%
13
340
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,460
+2.3%
13
341
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$61,150
+1.8%
13
342
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,880
+2.1%
13
343
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,310
+5.9%
13
344
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$61,620
+1.8%
13
345
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,640
+4.3%
13
346
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$42,640
+5.5%
13
347
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,030
0.0%
13
348
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,310
+5.1%
13
349
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,580
+3.3%
12
350
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$63,870
+1.7%
12
351
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,990
+2.5%
12
352
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,920
-3.5%
12
353
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$68,580
+2.5%
12
354
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$41,850
+4.6%
12
355
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$70,320
+2.1%
12
356
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$82,050
+0.6%
12
357
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,420
+2.4%
12
358
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,360
+2.4%
12
359
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$42,390
+5.4%
12
360
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,680
+5.1%
12
361
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,860
-5.1%
12
362
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$62,770
+3.0%
12
363
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$48,100
+3.8%
12
364
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$80,010
+0.7%
12
365
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,750
+2.6%
12
366
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,890
+3.7%
12
367
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$83,120
-0.7%
12
368
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,640
+3.5%
12
369
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$60,920
+1.3%
12
370
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$56,890
+2.1%
12
371
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$49,920
+3.5%
12
372
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,730
-0.4%
12
373
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,240
+2.5%
12
374
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,230
+3.8%
12
375
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,920
+3.2%
12
376
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$49,860
+4.4%
12
377
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$84,500
-0.1%
12
378
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,340
+1.1%
12
379
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,220
+0.2%
12
380
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,970
-4.2%
12
381
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$37,440
+5.5%
12
382
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$77,750
+0.4%
12
383
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,160
+3.7%
12
384
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,720
-3.1%
12
385
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,730
+4.9%
12
386
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,030
+3.2%
12
387
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$75,070
+0.9%
12
388
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,370
+5.7%
12
389
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$48,060
+1.1%
12
390
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$82,380
-1.7%
12
391
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,740
+5.3%
12
392
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$52,420
-3.2%
12
393
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$52,260
+3.5%
12
394
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,410
+2.1%
12
395
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,750
-1.3%
12
396
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,910
-0.7%
12
397
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,360
+3.3%
12
398
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,420
+4.9%
11
399
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$46,260
+4.4%
11
400
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,630
-8.8%
11
401
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,700
+3.2%
11
402
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,330
+2.2%
11
403
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,530
+3.9%
11
404
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$32,090
+3.0%
11
405
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$59,550
+1.0%
11
406
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$58,800
+2.5%
11
407
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$57,290
+0.2%
11
408
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,590
-7.7%
11
409
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$30,130
+0.2%
11
410
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,700
-0.8%
11
411
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$65,730
+1.5%
11
412
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,280
+3.5%
11
413
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,500
+1.6%
11
414
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$46,540
+4.1%
11
415
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,760
+3.8%
11
416
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$67,200
+1.2%
11
417
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,300
+2.0%
11
418
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,970
-0.2%
11
419
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,360
0.0%
11
420
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,810
+1.7%
11
421
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,250
+3.0%
11
422
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,180
-7.8%
11
423
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,090
+3.6%
11
424
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,180
+1.0%
11
425
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$51,110
+3.3%
11
426
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,630
-2.8%
11
427
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,070
0.0%
11
428
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,410
+3.5%
11
429
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$42,520
+4.0%
11
430
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$74,650
-4.4%
11
431
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,050
+2.9%
11
432
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,660
-0.8%
11
433
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,550
+4.4%
11
434
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,700
+3.3%
11
435
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$43,010
+2.3%
11†
436
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,110
+2.8%
10
437
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,750
-1.6%
10
438
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,010
-3.5%
10
439
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,330
+1.7%
10
440
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,920
0.0%
10
441
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$45,220
+2.1%
10
442
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,770
-0.2%
10
443
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,840
-0.2%
10
444
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,160
0.0%
10
445
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$34,960
-5.4%
10
446
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,370
+2.7%
10
447
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$70,360
-0.1%
10
448
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$49,580
+2.4%
10
449
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,080
-12.9%
10
450
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,880
+2.5%
10
451
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$62,310
-1.6%
10
452
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,040
-6.5%
10
453
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$57,270
+0.7%
10
454
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$43,680
+3.1%
10
455
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,660
+2.5%
10
456
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$61,750
+0.6%
10
457
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,130
+2.6%
10
458
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,800
-1.8%
10
459
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,940
+1.3%
10
460
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,990
+4.2%
10
461
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$58,870
+1.2%
9
462
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$50,710
+1.5%
9
463
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$57,630
-1.8%
9
464
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$55,520
+1.5%
9
465
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$47,320
+2.5%
9
466
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$28,910
-1.5%
9
467
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,850
-0.4%
9
468
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$58,470
-3.5%
9
469
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$63,200
-6.9%
9
470
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,630
+2.7%
9
471
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$63,960
-1.9%
9
472
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,540
+1.0%
9
473
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,430
+2.3%
9
474
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$46,700
+2.2%
9
475
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$30,070
+3.1%
9
476
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$32,600
+3.6%
9
477
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$63,140
-2.6%
9
478
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,040
-16.7%
9
479
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$63,610
-1.8%
9
480
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$49,420
+0.9%
9
481
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$41,600
+1.0%
9
482
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,700
+2.5%
9
483
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,080
+3.1%
9
484
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,200
+1.4%
9
485
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$41,390
-3.3%
9
486
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,950
+2.8%
9
487
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,110
-2.5%
9
488
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,140
-0.9%
9
489
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$44,720
+2.3%
9
490
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$45,240
+1.4%
9
491
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$47,850
+1.7%
9
492
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,040
-3.0%
9
493
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,060
-6.2%
9†
494
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,730
-0.3%
9
495
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$57,430
-8.4%
9
496
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$40,040
+2.5%
9
497
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$50,910
+1.2%
9
498
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$42,130
+2.3%
8
499
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$50,460
-21.2%
8†
500
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,460
-2.3%
8
501
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,560
-7.8%
8†
502
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,050
0.0%
8
503
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,380
+0.7%
8
504
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,770
-6.0%
8
505
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$34,420
+1.2%
8†
506
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$55,190
-1.8%
8
507
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$59,490
-6.0%
8
508
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,890
-3.7%
8
509
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,530
-1.4%
8
510
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$41,380
+0.6%
8
511
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,900
+1.8%
8
512
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$42,000
+2.0%
8
513
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$55,850
-1.2%
8
514
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,830
-4.7%
8
515
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,970
-11.6%
8
516
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$48,890
-0.1%
8
517
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,420
-10.5%
8
518
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$56,500
-13.7%
8
519
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,740
-9.5%
8
520
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,520
+2.3%
8
521
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,660
+3.6%
8
522
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,920
-1.6%
8
523
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,600
-1.7%
8
524
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,200
-8.3%
8
525
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,880
-10.7%
8
526
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$47,590
-1.6%
8
527
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,990
+0.5%
8
528
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$27,100
+3.0%
8
529
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,570
-7.8%
8
530
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,870
-4.6%
8
531
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,920
-4.3%
7
532
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,090
-0.6%
7
533
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$53,550
-2.1%
7
534
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$26,770
-13.5%
7
535
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$51,530
-0.3%
7
536
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,540
-2.3%
7
537
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$37,010
-5.0%
7
538
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$50,070
-7.1%
7
539
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$47,960
-3.9%
7
540
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,110
-8.9%
7
541
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,610
-1.8%
7
542
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,340
-0.4%
7
543
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,490
-12.1%
7
544
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,910
-14.6%
7
545
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,560
-8.7%
7
546
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$48,820
-0.9%
7
547
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,610
-13.2%
7
548
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$48,140
-2.5%
7
549
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,040
-6.4%
7
550
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$48,710
-10.5%
7
551
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,360
-9.5%
7
552
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,670
-2.9%
7
553
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
-13.6%
7
554
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,560
-4.7%
7
555
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,220
-8.1%
7
556
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$48,080
-4.1%
7
557
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$38,700
-1.0%
7
558
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,340
-25.9%
7
559
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,720
-1.7%
7
560
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,750
-1.5%
7
561
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,600
-2.8%
6
562
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,340
-3.8%
6
563
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,800
-2.2%
6
564
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,790
+1.4%
6
565
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,370
-15.9%
6
566
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,220
-6.8%
6
567
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,260
-15.2%
6
568
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$37,250
+0.6%
6
569
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$43,840
-9.6%
6
570
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$38,760
-3.4%
6
571
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,460
-4.8%
6
572
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,740
-12.0%
6
573
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$33,240
-5.6%
6†
574
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,670
-9.0%
6†
575
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,410
-6.8%
6
576
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$42,000
-17.2%
6
577
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,070
-6.7%
6
578
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,340
-4.9%
6
579
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,880
-6.6%
6
580
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$35,360
+0.6%
6
581
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,890
+0.6%
6
582
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
-1.8%
6
583
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$36,740
-10.8%
6
584
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,140
-0.1%
6
585
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$22,030
-6.1%
6
586
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,600
-4.7%
6†
587
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,740
-2.7%
5
588
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,100
-5.9%
5
589
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,400
+0.2%
5
590
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,580
-5.5%
5
591
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,050
-1.3%
5
592
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,990
-2.3%
5
593
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,270
-26.3%
5
594
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$23,400
-0.6%
5
595
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,220
-16.1%
5
596
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$35,000
-5.5%
5
597
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$33,070
-0.1%
5
598
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$34,710
-4.5%
5
599
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$35,270
-13.5%
5
600
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$27,910
-6.4%
5
601
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,830
-1.6%
4
602
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$21,940
-0.6%
4†
Live jobs in Montana
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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