Best jobs in New Hampshire

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

Search live jobs in New Hampshire How we score
Wages here are local to New Hampshire (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 New Hampshire pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$555,670 vs $358,550 · +55.0%
$516,230 vs $328,730 · +57.0%
$137,550 vs $132,300 · +4.0%
$534,870 vs $414,010 · +29.2%
$506,010 vs $420,860 · +20.2%
$481,640 vs $391,490 · +23.0%
−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
$555,670
+4.1%
80
400
100
02
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
$516,230
+6.4%
50
400
97
03
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$137,550
+40.1%
1,770
29,500
97
04
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$534,870
+3.9%
220
600
96
05
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$506,010
+2.7%
210
800
90
06
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$481,640
+3.2%
330
1,300
87
07
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$124,680
+4.4%
22,110
308,700
79
08
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$100,620
+33.5%
1,100
23,400
78
09
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$404,330
+4.3%
50
300
75
10
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$139,720
+15.8%
10,840
115,200
75
11
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$38,760
+17.0%
9,440
765,800
74
12
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$124,000
+28.5%
590
16,000
72
13
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$130,410
+23.2%
2,460
62,100
68
14
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$31,590
+6.1%
14,540
904,300
67
15
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$361,300
+2.5%
1,000
9,600
67
16
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$36,200
-0.5%
23,880
555,800
67
17
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$176,540
+15.2%
3,810
55,600
65
18
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$150,960
+20.4%
1,060
12,000
63
19
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$275,980
+8.6%
490
2,700
62
20
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$36,780
+8.5%
14,400
472,300
61
21
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$348,140
+1.2%
140
600
60
22
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$144,730
+14.8%
4,330
74,600
60
23
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$99,700
+4.9%
15,390
189,100
60
24
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
$136,160
+19.7%
90
3,200
57
25
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$33,840
-9.9%
17,250
542,600
53
Showing top 25 of 628 scored occupations — show all 628show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$40,200
+14.9%
53
27
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$246,140
+6.1%
52
28
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$71,440
+22.0%
52
29
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$268,650
+2.7%
50
30
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$273,410
+0.8%
47
31
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$54,840
+16.8%
47
32
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$80,810
+18.5%
46
33
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,250
+17.3%
46
34
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$168,590
+4.3%
45†
35
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$67,790
+19.2%
45
36
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$250,070
+1.8%
45
37
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$229,210
+3.3%
45
38
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$81,270
+16.7%
45
39
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,150
+16.1%
44
40
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,110
+19.8%
43
41
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$142,960
+11.1%
43
42
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,660
+20.0%
43
43
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,310
+16.8%
43
44
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$125,420
+11.9%
43
45
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$86,050
+10.8%
43†
46
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$214,030
+4.0%
43
47
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$83,040
+15.0%
42
48
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,300
-5.5%
41
49
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,360
+15.4%
41
50
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$103,760
+13.0%
41
51
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$83,900
+13.8%
41
52
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,310
+11.0%
40
53
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$104,270
+8.8%
40
54
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,020
-6.7%
40
55
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$101,260
+12.5%
40
56
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$172,240
+3.8%
40
57
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,850
+10.9%
40
58
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$81,020
+14.7%
39
59
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,190
+9.6%
39
60
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$129,260
+8.7%
39
61
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$143,280
+6.6%
39
62
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$103,660
+9.1%
39
63
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$139,990
+8.7%
39
64
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$83,470
+4.6%
39
65
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$141,900
+4.7%
39
66
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$135,710
+7.2%
39
67
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$158,320
+6.5%
38
68
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,020
+12.5%
38
69
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$107,670
+8.7%
38
70
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$95,940
+12.1%
38
71
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$177,480
+4.1%
38
72
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$38,430
-0.7%
38
73
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$201,610
+2.1%
37
74
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$145,630
+4.5%
37
75
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$39,150
+2.0%
37
76
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$107,100
+10.0%
37
77
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$96,780
+9.6%
37
78
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,280
+4.0%
37
79
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$127,070
+8.1%
36
80
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$42,110
+1.5%
36
81
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,840
+9.5%
36
82
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$125,560
+8.0%
35
83
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$70,400
+13.3%
35
84
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$129,140
+7.3%
35
85
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$71,680
+12.8%
35
86
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$120,790
+4.3%
35†
87
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$143,020
+4.6%
34
88
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$90,890
+5.6%
34
89
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$141,360
+5.8%
34
90
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,590
+9.5%
34
91
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$157,080
+4.2%
34
92
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$135,000
+5.0%
34
93
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$162,900
+3.1%
34
94
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,360
+11.9%
34
95
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$129,470
+6.1%
34
96
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$61,860
+12.9%
33
97
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$70,840
+6.2%
33
98
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,570
+6.7%
33
99
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$49,980
+7.3%
33
100
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,650
+8.7%
33
101
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,260
+7.3%
33
102
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$120,810
+4.1%
32
103
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,870
+2.3%
32
104
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,850
+8.1%
32
105
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,790
+12.1%
32
106
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$91,720
+8.2%
32
107
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$60,030
+12.6%
32
108
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$101,250
+7.0%
32
109
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$69,040
+11.5%
32
110
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$111,150
+7.0%
32
111
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,220
+5.3%
32
112
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,660
+5.0%
32
113
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,680
+11.3%
31
114
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$146,590
+1.9%
31
115
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$125,390
+4.6%
31
116
Statisticians · Master's degree
$96,080
+8.5%
31
117
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$77,470
+6.8%
31†
118
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,270
+11.2%
31
119
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,710
+6.0%
31
120
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,080
-1.6%
31
121
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,830
+3.8%
31
122
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,250
-0.3%
31
123
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,390
+11.4%
31
124
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$105,420
+7.1%
30
125
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,090
+11.5%
30
126
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$157,800
+2.2%
30
127
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,410
+7.3%
30
128
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$47,770
+12.6%
30
129
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$132,000
+4.2%
30
130
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,170
+6.6%
30
131
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$60,200
+11.1%
30
132
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$130,500
+4.4%
30
133
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$44,890
+3.6%
30
134
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,510
+3.1%
30
135
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,530
+10.4%
30
136
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$134,010
+3.7%
29
137
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$77,270
+5.8%
29
138
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$105,190
+6.2%
29
139
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,710
+5.0%
29
140
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
$81,690
+8.7%
29
141
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,770
+5.8%
29
142
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$86,830
+8.2%
29
143
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$119,990
+4.9%
29
144
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$69,990
+9.5%
28
145
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$63,900
+9.7%
28
146
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$93,000
+4.1%
28†
147
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,020
+4.2%
28
148
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$107,850
+5.5%
28
149
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$101,150
+3.2%
28†
150
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$78,260
+7.7%
28
151
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$87,560
+3.1%
28
152
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,360
+11.0%
28
153
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$82,290
+6.4%
28
154
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,810
+6.6%
27†
155
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,520
+8.8%
27
156
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$63,590
+9.5%
27
157
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,710
+10.9%
27
158
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,200
+4.5%
27
159
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$80,090
+7.7%
27
160
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$78,260
+7.5%
27
161
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$52,450
-5.8%
27
162
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$101,290
+5.7%
27
163
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$41,510
+11.1%
27
164
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,900
+10.0%
27
165
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$128,130
+2.1%
26
166
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,660
+8.5%
26
167
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$130,230
+2.6%
26
168
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,360
+6.4%
26
169
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$38,440
-1.5%
26
170
Curators · Master's degree
$82,490
+7.0%
26
171
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$49,900
+10.1%
26
172
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$48,780
+9.1%
26
173
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$100,050
+4.9%
26
174
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$77,060
-1.6%
26
175
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$28,800
+5.9%
26
176
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,690
+3.8%
26
177
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,400
+7.1%
26
178
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,740
+3.0%
26
179
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$62,450
+8.6%
26
180
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$97,960
+1.9%
26
181
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,530
+6.4%
25
182
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$82,520
+5.7%
25
183
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,630
+8.5%
25
184
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$125,450
+2.4%
25
185
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,790
+0.3%
25
186
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,070
+5.7%
25
187
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$94,890
+5.2%
25
188
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,410
+4.2%
25
189
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,650
-5.0%
25
190
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,590
+7.6%
25
191
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,370
+3.7%
25
192
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$72,410
-2.0%
24
193
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$103,710
+3.9%
24
194
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$124,110
+2.0%
24
195
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$84,910
+4.3%
24
196
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$101,100
+3.9%
24
197
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$94,660
+2.0%
24†
198
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,360
+6.4%
24
199
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,810
+4.5%
24
200
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,950
+6.4%
24
201
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,060
+2.9%
24
202
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,940
-0.1%
24
203
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,280
+3.9%
24
204
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,630
+5.3%
24
205
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$80,810
+5.3%
24
206
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,640
+3.1%
23
207
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$73,280
+4.8%
23
208
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$136,950
+0.2%
23
209
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,950
+3.7%
23
210
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$107,890
+3.0%
23
211
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,910
+8.7%
23
212
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$72,130
+6.4%
23
213
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$82,800
+3.0%
23
214
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,020
+5.5%
23
215
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,570
+5.8%
23
216
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,110
+2.6%
23
217
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,310
+1.2%
23
218
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$78,930
+3.3%
23
219
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,210
+7.1%
23
220
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,020
+4.6%
23
221
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$112,890
+2.1%
23
222
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$93,720
+3.4%
23
223
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$71,840
+5.5%
23
224
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$104,190
+1.7%
23
225
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$51,490
+6.4%
22
226
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$95,030
+3.6%
22
227
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$47,260
+5.5%
22†
228
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,650
+2.9%
22
229
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$80,810
+4.4%
22
230
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,670
+5.1%
22
231
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,630
+8.2%
22
232
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$88,610
+3.9%
22
233
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$58,090
+4.5%
22†
234
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,370
+6.0%
22
235
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$71,010
+3.4%
22
236
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$71,080
+3.5%
22
237
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
+8.1%
22
238
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,580
+6.7%
22
239
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,580
+6.3%
21
240
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$57,720
+4.3%
21†
241
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,620
+3.4%
21
242
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,880
+3.7%
21
243
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,500
+3.6%
21
244
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,040
+4.5%
21
245
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,650
+5.6%
21
246
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$83,200
+4.1%
21
247
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,330
+6.4%
21†
248
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$106,270
+1.9%
21
249
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$104,910
-1.5%
21
250
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$59,830
+5.9%
21
251
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,220
+2.2%
21
252
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,050
+2.5%
21
253
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,610
+4.0%
21
254
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$26,290
+6.3%
21
255
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$79,430
+4.1%
21
256
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$56,730
+4.6%
21
257
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,890
+6.7%
21
258
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$34,090
+6.7%
21
259
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,030
+3.4%
21†
260
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,590
+3.1%
20
261
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$66,260
+4.3%
20
262
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$79,860
+3.6%
20
263
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,210
+5.0%
20
264
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$100,160
+2.0%
20
265
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$100,230
-4.2%
20
266
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,200
+3.6%
20
267
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$63,250
+4.8%
20
268
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$120,530
-2.2%
20
269
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$112,370
+0.6%
20
270
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,610
+3.7%
20
271
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,160
+6.0%
20
272
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$69,990
+4.5%
20
273
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,580
+5.2%
20
274
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,160
0.0%
20
275
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,890
+5.3%
20
276
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,960
+2.5%
20
277
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,650
+4.7%
20
278
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,470
+6.2%
20
279
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$95,760
+2.1%
20
280
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,470
0.0%
20
281
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$74,670
+3.8%
20
282
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$91,670
+2.3%
20
283
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$61,560
+4.9%
20
284
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$39,350
+4.1%
20
285
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$82,280
+3.3%
20
286
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,100
+7.0%
20
287
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,660
+5.6%
20
288
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$83,100
+3.0%
19
289
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,210
+3.4%
19
290
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,230
+3.8%
19
291
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$70,030
+4.3%
19
292
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,470
+6.9%
19
293
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$65,130
+4.4%
19
294
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,370
+4.5%
19
295
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$80,660
+1.7%
19
296
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$65,300
+4.1%
19
297
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$39,500
+5.6%
19
298
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,040
+4.1%
19
299
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,790
+5.1%
19
300
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$71,140
-2.0%
19
301
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$71,830
+3.6%
19
302
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$65,690
+4.4%
19
303
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$73,860
+3.4%
19
304
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,390
+2.4%
19
305
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$60,660
-3.7%
19
306
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$74,650
+3.4%
19
307
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$81,020
+1.7%
19
308
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,210
+6.4%
19
309
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$61,960
+4.2%
19
310
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,450
+4.5%
18
311
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$77,420
+3.0%
18
312
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,920
+4.4%
18
313
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$96,300
+0.9%
18
314
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$74,050
+3.2%
18
315
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$71,500
+3.5%
18
316
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$103,940
-2.6%
18
317
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,880
-0.2%
18
318
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,290
+4.5%
18
319
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,860
+5.4%
18
320
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$36,920
+0.4%
18
321
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,360
+5.2%
18
322
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$64,250
+3.5%
18
323
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$82,550
+2.0%
18
324
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,830
+4.3%
18
325
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,960
-7.7%
18
326
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$47,250
+3.2%
18
327
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,360
+2.2%
18
328
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$102,070
-5.6%
18
329
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,090
+2.0%
17†
330
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,980
+1.8%
17
331
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$61,250
+4.0%
17
332
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$92,600
+1.0%
17
333
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$49,670
+3.8%
17
334
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$75,700
+2.5%
17
335
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$81,210
+1.3%
17
336
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,000
+4.9%
17
337
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,750
-0.2%
17
338
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,850
+5.7%
17
339
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$79,090
+1.7%
17
340
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,010
+6.4%
17
341
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,290
+3.7%
17
342
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,240
+3.5%
17
343
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,340
+2.3%
17
344
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,890
+3.2%
17
345
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,200
+0.4%
17
346
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$45,410
+5.3%
17
347
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$32,100
+5.8%
17
348
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,420
+2.5%
17
349
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,650
0.0%
17
350
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$64,140
+3.2%
17
351
Archivists · Master's degree
$61,410
+3.8%
17
352
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,800
0.0%
17
353
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$73,250
+2.6%
17
354
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$50,850
+4.6%
17
355
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$46,370
+3.1%
17
356
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,190
+2.0%
17
357
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$83,740
+1.2%
17
358
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$72,330
+1.8%
17
359
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$61,160
+3.7%
17
360
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,500
+2.3%
17
361
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,610
+5.1%
17
362
Economists · Master's degree
$86,130
+1.2%
17
363
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,780
-3.4%
17
364
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,080
+3.2%
17
365
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,660
+3.3%
17
366
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,780
+2.7%
16
367
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$37,420
+3.9%
16
368
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,030
+4.9%
16
369
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,050
+3.0%
16
370
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,620
+3.1%
16
371
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,410
+2.9%
16
372
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$31,770
+6.0%
16
373
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$54,080
+4.0%
16
374
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,890
-5.1%
16
375
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$76,720
+1.5%
16
376
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,310
+3.0%
16
377
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$45,370
+2.0%
16
378
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$63,580
+1.7%
16
379
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$31,210
+3.4%
16
380
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$55,540
+3.5%
16
381
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,010
+3.8%
16
382
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,000
+3.5%
16
383
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$36,710
+3.0%
16
384
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,100
+1.7%
16
385
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,850
+3.3%
16
386
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$92,110
-0.7%
16
387
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$69,650
+1.7%
16
388
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$58,830
+3.3%
16
389
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$70,990
+1.5%
16
390
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,800
+2.4%
16
391
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,980
-3.5%
16
392
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,200
+2.5%
16
393
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$60,490
+2.1%
16
394
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,080
-2.9%
16
395
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$54,460
+1.1%
16
396
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,980
+3.7%
16
397
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,370
-3.1%
16
398
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$51,320
+3.8%
16
399
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,290
-0.7%
16
400
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,030
+5.1%
16
401
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$85,240
-4.2%
16
402
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,180
+3.3%
16
403
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$79,560
-4.2%
16
404
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$74,000
-6.0%
16†
405
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,650
-1.6%
16
406
Political Scientists · Master's degree
$74,560
-3.1%
16†
407
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$47,310
+2.6%
16†
408
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,300
+3.7%
15
409
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,820
+0.7%
15
410
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$64,480
+2.5%
15
411
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$45,980
+3.6%
15
412
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$57,630
+3.1%
15
413
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$48,940
+3.7%
15
414
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$73,560
+1.6%
15
415
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,480
+2.1%
15
416
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,000
+3.6%
15
417
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,850
+3.1%
15
418
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,180
+2.2%
15
419
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,840
+3.9%
15
420
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,440
+3.3%
15
421
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,460
+3.5%
15
422
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,560
+0.6%
15
423
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,490
+3.3%
15
424
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$86,530
-1.7%
15
425
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$75,780
+1.1%
15
426
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,980
+2.9%
15
427
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$42,520
+4.3%
15
428
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,550
-2.8%
15
429
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$84,780
-0.1%
15
430
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,590
+3.0%
15
431
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,040
+0.2%
14
432
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,610
+2.5%
14
433
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,510
+3.6%
14
434
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,470
-2.4%
14
435
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,990
+0.2%
14
436
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,460
+2.3%
14
437
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$73,490
+0.7%
14
438
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,590
-1.8%
14
439
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,880
+3.2%
14
440
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$82,890
-1.2%
14
441
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,500
0.0%
14
442
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,640
+2.6%
14
443
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$81,150
-2.8%
14
444
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,220
+1.6%
14
445
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,030
+2.4%
14
446
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,870
+0.5%
14
447
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$76,320
-1.8%
14
448
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,070
-11.2%
14
449
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,730
-10.7%
14
450
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,030
+1.6%
14
451
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$69,560
-1.6%
14
452
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,250
+3.0%
14
453
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,990
-3.5%
14
454
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$77,980
-4.4%
14
455
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,000
+2.0%
14
456
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,850
-0.8%
14
457
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$30,700
-5.4%
13
458
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$65,160
-1.8%
13
459
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$66,670
+1.1%
13
460
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,790
+1.6%
13
461
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$65,200
+1.0%
13
462
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,070
-2.8%
13
463
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$49,250
+2.1%
13
464
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$65,170
+1.2%
13
465
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$53,120
+2.4%
13
466
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,670
+0.7%
13
467
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$54,210
+1.8%
13
468
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,380
+1.3%
13
469
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
+2.3%
13
470
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,850
+3.3%
13
471
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$56,370
+1.7%
13
472
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,130
-6.0%
13
473
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,190
0.0%
13
474
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$61,720
+1.4%
13
475
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$66,510
+0.6%
13
476
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$34,960
+0.2%
13
477
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,620
+0.5%
13
478
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$65,040
+0.7%
13
479
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$66,760
-1.9%
13
480
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$33,920
-1.5%
13
481
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,710
-0.4%
12
482
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,090
-16.7%
12
483
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,730
+2.0%
12
484
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,920
+2.8%
12
485
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,360
-7.8%
12
486
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$53,790
+0.6%
12
487
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,740
0.0%
12
488
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$36,010
+3.0%
12
489
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,910
-10.8%
12
490
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$45,880
+1.2%
12†
491
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$34,990
+1.6%
12
492
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,650
-3.7%
12
493
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,640
-0.8%
12
494
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,190
+2.2%
12
495
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,300
+1.0%
12
496
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,150
-21.1%
12
497
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,460
+2.8%
12
498
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,050
-2.8%
12
499
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$70,710
-6.9%
12
500
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$41,830
+2.5%
12
501
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,140
-9.5%
12
502
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,940
-6.5%
12
503
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,210
+1.2%
12
504
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$55,390
-6.5%
12†
505
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,590
+3.8%
12
506
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$62,610
-3.5%
12
507
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$26,810
+3.1%
11
508
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,240
-1.6%
11
509
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,310
+1.0%
11
510
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,340
-4.3%
11
511
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,780
+1.8%
11
512
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$58,640
+0.8%
11
513
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,300
-8.4%
11
514
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,890
-11.6%
11
515
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,480
+1.4%
11
516
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,460
-12.9%
11
517
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$47,740
+1.0%
11
518
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$38,590
-13.5%
11
519
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$65,600
-9.6%
11
520
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,630
-1.7%
11
521
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$39,880
+1.2%
11†
522
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$64,440
-13.7%
11
523
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,790
-2.1%
11
524
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,950
+2.3%
11
525
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$60,570
-0.9%
11
526
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,040
-2.3%
11
527
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$39,270
+2.2%
11
528
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,770
-0.9%
11
529
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$42,600
+1.4%
11
530
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,410
+0.7%
11
531
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$58,610
-1.8%
11
532
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,540
-0.4%
11
533
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,610
-3.8%
10
534
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,610
-4.7%
10
535
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$32,330
-5.6%
10
536
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$46,580
+0.9%
10
537
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,830
-8.7%
10
538
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,980
-1.6%
10
539
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,570
-8.3%
10
540
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$55,120
-2.5%
10
541
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,800
-19.6%
10
542
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,620
-6.2%
10
543
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,870
-6.4%
10
544
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,450
-10.5%
10
545
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$53,680
-0.1%
10
546
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,410
-8.1%
10
547
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,830
-5.8%
10
548
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$51,400
-7.1%
10
549
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,600
-3.0%
10
550
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,110
-12.1%
10
551
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,830
-9.5%
10
552
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,510
-8.3%
10
553
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,920
-6.8%
9
554
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,050
-3.3%
9
555
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$53,870
-4.1%
9
556
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,920
-16.3%
9
557
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,700
-1.7%
9
558
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,710
-0.5%
9
559
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,040
+0.6%
9
560
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,580
-12.0%
9
561
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,740
-8.9%
9
562
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$48,540
-17.2%
9
563
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,540
-1.4%
9
564
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,200
-6.3%
9
565
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,440
-25.9%
9
566
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,650
-6.8%
9
567
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,250
-12.8%
9
568
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$33,970
+1.2%
9
569
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,170
-13.2%
9
570
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$51,630
-3.2%
9
571
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,450
-1.8%
9
572
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,580
-1.5%
9
573
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,360
-2.5%
9
574
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,290
-2.3%
9
575
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$42,820
+0.7%
9
576
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,500
-9.0%
9
577
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,730
-5.6%
9
578
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,260
-0.2%
9
579
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,980
-13.6%
9
580
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,850
-16.1%
8
581
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,400
-6.7%
8
582
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,190
-9.0%
8
583
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,580
-14.6%
8
584
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,710
-2.9%
8
585
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$48,450
-3.9%
8
586
Models · No formal educational credential
$39,890
-0.5%
8†
587
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,830
-4.8%
8
588
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,230
-14.4%
8
589
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$48,540
-10.5%
8
590
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,650
-9.4%
8
591
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$46,580
-13.0%
8
592
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,440
-11.2%
8
593
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$35,920
-3.3%
8
594
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,390
-15.9%
8
595
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$48,300
-12.4%
8
596
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,440
+0.6%
8
597
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$47,920
-21.2%
8
598
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,090
-0.6%
8
599
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$45,970
-4.5%
8
600
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,380
-2.3%
8
601
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,300
-13.6%
8
602
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$46,000
-5.5%
8
603
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,930
-11.7%
8
604
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,530
-0.7%
8
605
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,380
-7.8%
8
606
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,450
-6.3%
8
607
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,230
-5.9%
8
608
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,520
-5.5%
8
609
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$41,740
-10.8%
8
610
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$39,520
-5.0%
8
611
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,210
-26.3%
8
612
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,690
-7.8%
8
613
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,060
-6.6%
8
614
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$40,030
-1.0%
7
615
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,210
-25.9%
7
616
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,010
-2.2%
7
617
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$38,510
-0.1%
7
618
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,800
-3.8%
7
619
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,620
-2.7%
7
620
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$38,540
-13.5%
7
621
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,100
-0.6%
7
622
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,670
+0.2%
7
623
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,350
-0.1%
6
624
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$30,530
-22.1%
6
625
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,820
-5.0%
6
626
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,730
-1.3%
6
627
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,590
-15.2%
6
628
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,600
-1.6%
5
Live jobs in New Hampshire
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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