Best jobs in New Jersey

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

Search live jobs in New Jersey How we score
Wages here are local to New Jersey (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 Jersey pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$482,700 vs $420,860 · +14.7%
$159,310 vs $132,300 · +20.4%
$37,090 vs $35,800 · +3.6%
$437,890 vs $414,010 · +5.8%
$291,350 vs $236,590 · +23.1%
$78,950 vs $53,140 · +48.6%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$482,700
+2.7%
—
800
100†
02
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$159,310
+40.1%
9,950
29,500
84
03
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$37,090
+17.0%
117,080
765,800
83
04
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$437,890
+3.9%
680
600
75
05
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$291,350
+8.6%
—
2,700
72†
06
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$78,950
+42.1%
1,880
4,100
70
07
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$135,280
+33.5%
6,430
23,400
70
08
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$203,460
+15.2%
34,470
55,600
65
09
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$199,110
+14.8%
32,510
74,600
64
10
Cardiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1212
$286,540
+4.1%
—
600
64†
11
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$34,150
+6.1%
93,730
904,300
63
12
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$135,940
+15.8%
51,570
115,200
62
13
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$355,970
+4.2%
230
400
62
14
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$134,820
+28.5%
4,860
16,000
62
15
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$145,650
+23.2%
16,900
62,100
61
16
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$341,430
+4.1%
420
400
60
17
Pediatric Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1243
$288,930
+1.5%
—
0
60†
18
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$106,500
+4.9%
92,680
189,100
58
19
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$173,690
+4.4%
53,000
308,700
57
20
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011
$310,440
+4.3%
2,430
22,200
56
21
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$165,690
+20.4%
4,790
12,000
56
22
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$315,340
+2.7%
500
1,000
54
23
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree · 15-2011
$142,800
+21.8%
1,260
2,400
53
24
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$34,590
-9.9%
107,680
542,600
52
25
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$285,010
+2.5%
9,730
9,600
52
Showing top 25 of 736 scored occupations — show all 736show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$292,170
+2.7%
51
27
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree
$140,840
+19.7%
50
28
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$37,250
+8.5%
48
29
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$39,540
+1.5%
48
30
Athletes and Sports Competitors · No formal educational credential
$253,870
+5.5%
48
31
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$162,350
+11.9%
44
32
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$161,510
+4.5%
44
33
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$78,440
+22.0%
43
34
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$226,710
+5.1%
43
35
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$106,410
+18.5%
43
36
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$180,040
+6.6%
43
37
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$222,120
+5.4%
43
38
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$158,570
+9.6%
42
39
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$173,020
+4.7%
41
40
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$207,030
+3.7%
41
41
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,520
-0.5%
41
42
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$38,460
+14.9%
41
43
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,630
+17.3%
40
44
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$92,280
+16.7%
40
45
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$109,760
+16.2%
39
46
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$153,970
+11.1%
39
47
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$194,070
+6.1%
39
48
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$161,430
+4.1%
39
49
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$160,140
+9.6%
39
50
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$101,560
+15.0%
39
51
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$100,830
+4.6%
39
52
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$74,960
+19.2%
38
53
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$62,820
+16.8%
38
54
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,630
+2.0%
38
55
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$228,870
+1.2%
38
56
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$105,820
+8.8%
38
57
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$122,980
+5.6%
38
58
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,760
+16.1%
37
59
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$103,410
+13.8%
37
60
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$122,890
+8.7%
37
61
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,720
+18.4%
37
62
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$118,950
+13.3%
37
63
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$138,230
+8.7%
37
64
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,040
+20.0%
37
65
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$172,440
+5.0%
37
66
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$159,040
+8.0%
37
67
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$127,090
+11.2%
36
68
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,050
+19.8%
36
69
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,570
+4.0%
36
70
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$112,140
+10.9%
36
71
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$204,160
+2.5%
36
72
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,980
+16.8%
36
73
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$180,640
+3.8%
36
74
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$174,980
+5.0%
35
75
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$103,150
+13.0%
35
76
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$44,960
-0.7%
35
77
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$119,470
+10.0%
35
78
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,570
-6.7%
35
79
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,990
+9.5%
35
80
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,280
+8.7%
34
81
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$158,730
+6.2%
34
82
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,740
-5.5%
34
83
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$103,840
+11.0%
34
84
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,200
+3.1%
34
85
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$100,250
+11.5%
34
86
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$160,540
+5.8%
34
87
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,260
-1.6%
34
88
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$171,330
+4.1%
34
89
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$100,810
+12.1%
34
90
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,210
+12.5%
33
91
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$201,560
+0.8%
33
92
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$92,150
+12.6%
33
93
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,640
-0.3%
33
94
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$144,460
+4.6%
33
95
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$174,520
+3.1%
33
96
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$90,610
+12.5%
33
97
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$108,310
+8.2%
33
98
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$142,880
+7.3%
33
99
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
$201,840
+0.3%
32
100
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$88,190
+6.7%
32
101
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$130,610
+6.1%
32
102
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$120,790
+8.7%
32
103
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$91,060
+3.0%
32
104
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$112,300
+9.1%
32
105
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$119,230
+9.5%
32
106
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$170,650
+3.5%
32
107
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$43,840
-5.4%
32
108
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$86,920
+8.5%
32†
109
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$163,270
+4.0%
31
110
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$137,620
+4.6%
31
111
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$117,750
+9.3%
31
112
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,250
+9.5%
31
113
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,820
+7.3%
31
114
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,870
+11.9%
31
115
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$125,370
+7.2%
31
116
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$116,110
+4.6%
31†
117
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$77,020
+10.8%
31
118
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,510
+5.3%
31
119
Statisticians · Master's degree
$118,280
+8.5%
31
120
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$64,060
+7.3%
30
121
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$61,940
+14.7%
30
122
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,150
+15.4%
30
123
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$129,220
+6.5%
30
124
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$139,010
+5.5%
30
125
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$80,690
+6.2%
30
126
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$126,430
+6.1%
29
127
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,810
+3.8%
29
128
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$68,460
+12.9%
29
129
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$142,990
+2.9%
29
130
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$73,360
+12.6%
29
131
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$125,260
+6.8%
29
132
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$107,040
+7.0%
29
133
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,380
+14.6%
29
134
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$137,920
+5.0%
29
135
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,910
+8.1%
29
136
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$121,580
+6.6%
29
137
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$108,610
+5.7%
29
138
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$70,460
+12.8%
29
139
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,420
+6.0%
29
140
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$147,260
+1.9%
28
141
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$140,500
+4.2%
28
142
Economists · Master's degree
$167,550
+1.2%
28
143
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$122,620
+5.8%
28
144
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$160,300
+1.8%
28
145
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$93,250
+5.8%
28
146
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$37,290
-1.5%
28
147
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$76,210
+11.1%
27
148
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$63,220
+12.8%
27
149
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$78,200
-2.0%
27
150
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$168,370
+0.2%
27
151
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$100,250
+8.2%
27
152
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,610
+3.1%
27
153
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$129,200
+4.2%
27
154
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,450
+8.1%
27
155
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$132,220
+4.3%
27
156
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,110
+3.8%
27
157
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$119,840
+4.9%
27
158
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$82,200
-1.6%
27
159
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$90,710
+5.1%
27†
160
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,150
+11.4%
27
161
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,410
+0.3%
27
162
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$103,930
+7.1%
27
163
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$133,210
+3.4%
27
164
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$131,380
+4.1%
26
165
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$165,390
-2.2%
26
166
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$95,180
+7.5%
26
167
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,660
+5.0%
26
168
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,990
+3.1%
26†
169
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$95,290
+6.4%
26
170
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$137,440
-1.5%
26
171
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$131,360
+1.9%
26
172
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,850
+12.1%
26
173
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$104,340
+6.5%
26
174
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$89,590
+7.7%
25
175
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$95,310
+7.0%
25
176
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$132,450
+2.1%
25
177
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$114,680
+5.2%
25
178
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,830
+2.3%
25
179
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$82,690
+7.7%
25
180
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,760
+11.5%
25
181
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$111,600
+5.5%
25
182
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,980
+3.7%
25
183
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,140
+10.4%
25
184
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$126,680
-0.1%
25†
185
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$58,300
-5.8%
25
186
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$119,370
+4.4%
25
187
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,300
+11.0%
25
188
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$100,000
+3.0%
25
189
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,280
+7.1%
25
190
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,680
+3.1%
25
191
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$66,590
+9.7%
25
192
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,790
+11.3%
25
193
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$106,920
+5.7%
25
194
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$131,570
+1.7%
25
195
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · Bachelor's degree
$81,190
+8.7%
25
196
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$41,360
+3.6%
25
197
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$135,760
+2.2%
25
198
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$131,930
+2.6%
25
199
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$113,220
+4.4%
24
200
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,020
+6.4%
24
201
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$124,280
+3.0%
24
202
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$75,930
+8.6%
24
203
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$62,370
+10.1%
24
204
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$126,760
+2.6%
24
205
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,880
+0.4%
24
206
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$107,610
+4.7%
24
207
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$76,700
+6.4%
24
208
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$120,990
+3.0%
23
209
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$82,420
+3.3%
23
210
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,720
+8.8%
23
211
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$129,460
+1.9%
23
212
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$64,680
+9.5%
23
213
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$95,000
+4.3%
23
214
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$103,150
+4.9%
23
215
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,540
+7.3%
23
216
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,420
+6.4%
23
217
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$44,020
+5.9%
23
218
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,650
0.0%
23
219
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$105,370
+4.0%
23
220
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$88,480
+6.4%
23
221
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$111,390
+3.3%
23
222
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$59,840
+9.5%
23
223
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,210
+8.5%
23
224
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$132,230
+1.2%
23
225
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,640
+3.7%
23
226
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,280
+10.0%
23
227
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,010
+4.5%
22
228
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,250
+5.7%
22
229
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,930
+8.5%
22
230
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,240
+4.5%
22
231
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,160
+2.6%
22
232
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,660
+4.2%
22
233
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$99,800
+3.9%
22
234
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$91,970
+5.4%
22
235
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$102,630
+3.9%
22
236
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$107,720
+3.4%
22
237
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,660
+3.6%
22
238
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$84,450
+5.5%
22
239
Curators · Master's degree
$77,800
+7.0%
22
240
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,610
+4.2%
22
241
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$84,450
+4.9%
22
242
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,320
-5.0%
22
243
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$85,040
+5.3%
22
244
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$98,630
+3.1%
22
245
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$101,520
+4.1%
22
246
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,180
+5.8%
22
247
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$116,420
-4.2%
22
248
Life Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$103,890
+3.7%
21
249
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$34,170
+6.3%
21
250
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$80,130
+4.8%
21
251
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,050
+9.1%
21
252
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,350
+6.5%
21
253
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$122,320
+0.9%
21
254
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,850
+3.6%
21
255
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$96,020
+4.1%
21
256
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$78,770
-2.0%
21
257
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$76,600
+5.9%
21
258
Transit and Railroad Police · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,290
+3.0%
21
259
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$118,310
+1.6%
21
260
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$84,130
+3.4%
21
261
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$131,370
-11.2%
21
262
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,390
+6.4%
21
263
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,110
+1.2%
21
264
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$86,630
+5.0%
21
265
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,650
+7.6%
21
266
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,160
+8.7%
21
267
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,500
+5.3%
21
268
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$125,860
-0.7%
21
269
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,610
+6.4%
21
270
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,320
-0.7%
20
271
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$77,910
+3.5%
20
272
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$128,220
-3.2%
20
273
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,640
+3.0%
20
274
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,880
+2.1%
20
275
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$92,390
+3.8%
20
276
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$118,370
-0.1%
20
277
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,940
+3.3%
20†
278
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$120,180
+0.7%
20
279
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,150
+5.6%
20
280
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$95,020
+3.5%
20
281
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,520
-0.9%
20†
282
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$48,220
+4.1%
20
283
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$76,280
+3.4%
20
284
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$79,210
+4.4%
20
285
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$89,990
+3.3%
20
286
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,880
+6.0%
20
287
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$122,750
-0.3%
20
288
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,030
0.0%
20
289
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$116,300
-0.7%
20
290
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,330
+6.7%
20
291
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,370
+7.0%
20
292
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$92,920
+1.7%
19
293
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,200
+4.5%
19
294
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,240
+7.1%
19
295
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,380
-1.3%
19†
296
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,920
+2.5%
19
297
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$39,470
+6.7%
19
298
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$117,450
-2.8%
19
299
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$90,310
+3.2%
19
300
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,840
+2.4%
19
301
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$72,780
+4.8%
19
302
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,520
-1.6%
19
303
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,780
+3.7%
19
304
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$77,170
+4.3%
19
305
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$101,610
+2.0%
19
306
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,870
+8.2%
19
307
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$100,900
+2.0%
19
308
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,500
+2.4%
19
309
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$82,890
+4.0%
19
310
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,260
+2.0%
19
311
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,040
+4.7%
19
312
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$95,690
-5.1%
19
313
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,600
+5.7%
19
314
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$96,090
+1.3%
19
315
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$94,280
-8.2%
19†
316
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$86,280
+3.4%
19
317
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$77,160
+4.4%
19
318
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,520
+3.7%
19
319
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$88,500
+3.2%
18
320
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,300
+5.2%
18
321
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$104,750
+1.2%
18
322
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$81,590
+3.6%
18
323
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$109,990
+0.6%
18
324
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$73,740
+4.5%
18
325
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$115,180
-9.6%
18
326
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$115,190
-1.7%
18
327
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$85,500
+0.8%
18†
328
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,790
+3.6%
18
329
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,360
+6.3%
18
330
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,440
-7.7%
18
331
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,040
+3.6%
18†
332
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$75,080
+4.2%
18
333
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$42,670
+5.7%
18†
334
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$54,370
+4.3%
18†
335
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$94,770
-7.8%
18
336
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,140
+4.3%
18
337
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$82,710
+3.0%
18
338
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$54,850
+4.1%
18†
339
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$104,940
-6.0%
18
340
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,460
+7.2%
18
341
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,340
+2.4%
18
342
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,640
+3.9%
18
343
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,470
+1.2%
18
344
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$53,610
+5.1%
18
345
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$110,900
-8.8%
18
346
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,130
+3.0%
18
347
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$61,910
+4.6%
18
348
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$87,440
+1.8%
18
349
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,870
+6.7%
18
350
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$46,100
+1.1%
17
351
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,590
+5.2%
17
352
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,130
+3.2%
17
353
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,510
+1.3%
17
354
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,650
+5.6%
17
355
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$80,280
+2.6%
17
356
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,390
-2.9%
17
357
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$41,660
+7.7%
17
358
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,570
+3.6%
17
359
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,640
+8.1%
17
360
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$65,150
+2.5%
17†
361
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$107,540
0.0%
17
362
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,890
+2.9%
17
363
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$102,090
-3.1%
17
364
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,250
+6.9%
17
365
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$92,060
+1.4%
17
366
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,710
+6.0%
17
367
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,450
+0.7%
17
368
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$50,680
+6.0%
17
369
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$64,470
-3.7%
17
370
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,780
+6.6%
17
371
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$36,960
+5.6%
17
372
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,540
+3.3%
17
373
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$65,730
+2.1%
17†
374
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$96,250
+1.0%
17
375
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,910
+2.7%
17
376
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$34,500
+3.4%
17
377
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,010
+3.2%
17
378
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$35,540
-3.4%
17
379
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$73,790
+2.1%
17
380
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$95,160
+0.7%
17
381
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$74,020
+3.2%
17
382
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$34,930
+5.5%
17†
383
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$104,540
-2.8%
17
384
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,430
+5.3%
17
385
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$69,990
+4.1%
17
386
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,280
+4.5%
17
387
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$71,040
+3.3%
17
388
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,980
+0.4%
17
389
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,260
+1.8%
17
390
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,660
+2.3%
17
391
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,500
+3.3%
17
392
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,620
-0.1%
17
393
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,980
+2.5%
16
394
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$62,960
+4.1%
16
395
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$59,250
+3.8%
16
396
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$100,940
-4.4%
16
397
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,950
+2.9%
16
398
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,750
+2.8%
16
399
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$96,220
-2.6%
16
400
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$78,380
+1.7%
16
401
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$71,500
+0.2%
16
402
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$64,870
+4.3%
16
403
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$87,450
+1.5%
16
404
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$80,100
+1.7%
16
405
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,360
+6.2%
16
406
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$76,660
-1.8%
16
407
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,460
+2.9%
16
408
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$101,260
-1.7%
16
409
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,220
+3.8%
16
410
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,600
+2.2%
16
411
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,800
+4.6%
16
412
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$64,890
+4.3%
16
413
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$48,900
+3.2%
16
414
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,100
-3.5%
16
415
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$62,760
+4.4%
16
416
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,720
+4.5%
16
417
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,900
-0.2%
16
418
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,600
+2.1%
16
419
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,890
+3.3%
16
420
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,620
+2.0%
16
421
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$34,760
+5.8%
16
422
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$36,290
+6.4%
16
423
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$43,780
+1.6%
16
424
Archivists · Master's degree
$67,900
+3.8%
16
425
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$83,770
-1.6%
16
426
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$68,450
+1.7%
16
427
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,440
+5.7%
16
428
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$66,040
+3.5%
16
429
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$96,420
-1.8%
16
430
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$56,730
+4.8%
16
431
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,210
+6.4%
16
432
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,050
+5.4%
16
433
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,780
+2.1%
16
434
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,240
+3.5%
16
435
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,930
+2.0%
16
436
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,560
+2.2%
16
437
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,970
+3.4%
16
438
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$37,090
+3.9%
16
439
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,480
+4.2%
16†
440
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,570
+2.3%
16
441
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$66,230
+3.7%
16
442
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$56,690
+4.6%
16
443
Signal and Track Switch Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,990
+1.7%
16
444
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,330
+3.5%
15
445
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,350
+2.1%
15
446
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,430
+0.2%
15
447
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$69,110
+3.1%
15
448
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,780
+4.9%
15
449
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,580
+2.3%
15
450
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$83,030
+1.6%
15
451
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$76,380
+2.3%
15
452
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$58,580
+3.7%
15
453
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,880
+4.1%
15
454
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$85,510
+0.6%
15
455
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,240
+3.7%
15
456
Historians · Master's degree
$77,080
+2.2%
15
457
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$90,310
+0.5%
15
458
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,010
+5.9%
15
459
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,760
-0.8%
15
460
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$61,400
+4.0%
15
461
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$95,580
-5.2%
15
462
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,100
+3.8%
15
463
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$64,020
+3.4%
15
464
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,550
+0.7%
15
465
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,080
+5.5%
15
466
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,700
+3.0%
15
467
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$80,570
-4.2%
15
468
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$71,880
+2.3%
15
469
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,650
+6.4%
15
470
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$71,800
+2.4%
15
471
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,170
+2.5%
15
472
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,210
+5.1%
15
473
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$81,680
+0.6%
15
474
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,690
+5.1%
15
475
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,440
+2.2%
15
476
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$36,390
+3.0%
15
477
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$55,980
+3.5%
15
478
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,080
+4.2%
15
479
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$79,110
-1.9%
14
480
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,830
+2.7%
14
481
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$54,260
+3.1%
14
482
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$70,650
+2.1%
14
483
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$43,780
+5.4%
14
484
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,750
+3.4%
14
485
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,590
+2.7%
14
486
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$72,890
+1.7%
14
487
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$88,210
-1.2%
14
488
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,420
+4.5%
14
489
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,610
+2.0%
14
490
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$41,600
+3.6%
14
491
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$60,400
+3.3%
14
492
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$83,770
-1.8%
14
493
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,720
+3.0%
14
494
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$52,190
+4.0%
14
495
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,360
+4.9%
14
496
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$87,550
-4.6%
14
497
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,990
+2.6%
14
498
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,750
-0.4%
14
499
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,900
+2.4%
14
500
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,820
-6.1%
14
501
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$52,750
+3.8%
14
502
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,600
+3.5%
14
503
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$74,210
-1.6%
14
504
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$57,180
+3.3%
14
505
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,950
+2.5%
14
506
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,710
-1.8%
14
507
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$44,520
+2.0%
14
508
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,050
+3.9%
14
509
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$45,510
+3.1%
14
510
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,110
+3.7%
14
511
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,400
+1.6%
14
512
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$68,280
-2.0%
14†
513
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$78,770
-2.5%
14
514
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,760
-6.5%
13
515
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,000
-4.2%
13
516
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$83,380
-6.5%
13
517
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,400
+3.7%
13
518
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$72,440
+0.7%
13
519
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,170
+1.0%
13†
520
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$44,040
+4.5%
13
521
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$61,130
-3.5%
13
522
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,970
+1.6%
13
523
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$81,100
-13.7%
13
524
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,420
+2.3%
13†
525
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,090
+2.2%
13
526
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,210
+2.0%
13
527
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,140
0.0%
13
528
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$61,410
+1.8%
13
529
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,760
0.0%
13
530
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,410
-2.4%
13
531
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$34,670
+5.3%
13
532
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,160
+1.0%
13
533
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,210
-3.0%
13†
534
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$53,250
+3.4%
13
535
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,470
+2.5%
13†
536
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$33,180
+5.5%
13
537
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,310
-0.4%
13
538
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,880
+3.8%
13
539
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$71,110
+1.1%
13
540
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,830
-9.5%
13
541
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,760
+4.7%
13
542
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$58,890
+2.5%
13
543
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
+2.4%
13
544
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,060
-0.2%
13
545
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,930
+2.0%
13
546
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,540
+1.6%
13
547
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,450
+2.6%
13
548
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,240
+2.5%
13
549
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,500
+3.2%
13
550
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$65,500
+1.0%
13
551
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$41,080
+4.4%
13
552
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$78,830
-4.1%
13
553
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$73,590
-0.1%
13
554
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,440
+3.0%
13
555
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,200
+3.2%
12
556
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$77,840
-6.9%
12
557
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,250
+1.7%
12
558
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$77,600
-5.6%
12
559
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,980
-0.8%
12
560
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,330
+3.8%
12
561
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$59,470
+2.0%
12
562
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,400
-6.0%
12
563
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,280
+0.6%
12
564
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$58,970
+1.7%
12
565
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,460
-10.8%
12
566
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,600
+3.6%
12
567
Models · No formal educational credential
$60,520
-0.5%
12†
568
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,020
-2.3%
12
569
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,000
+2.5%
12
570
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,620
-6.4%
12
571
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,920
+1.4%
12
572
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,080
-5.8%
12
573
Dredge Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,810
+1.2%
12
574
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,030
+0.3%
12
575
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,100
+3.0%
12
576
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,190
0.0%
12
577
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$54,630
+0.9%
12
578
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,670
+3.3%
12
579
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$72,920
-6.0%
12
580
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,810
-3.7%
12
581
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,340
-18.2%
11
582
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$57,810
-2.5%
11†
583
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,210
-12.9%
11
584
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,240
+0.7%
11
585
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,490
-4.4%
11†
586
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,740
+1.2%
11
587
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$70,800
-5.5%
11
588
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,750
-16.7%
11
589
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,730
+1.4%
11
590
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$54,550
+1.5%
11
591
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,720
+1.6%
11
592
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,780
+2.8%
11
593
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,590
-0.9%
11
594
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,040
+1.1%
11
595
Statistical Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$69,480
-2.5%
11
596
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,900
+1.0%
11
597
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$64,290
-3.5%
11
598
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,690
+3.6%
11
599
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$60,530
-8.4%
11
600
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,230
+2.3%
11
601
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,080
+2.0%
11
602
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,760
-2.3%
11
603
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$34,050
-1.5%
11
604
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$45,230
+2.2%
11
605
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,820
-1.7%
11†
606
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$49,730
+1.4%
11
607
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,180
0.0%
10
608
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,250
+1.7%
10
609
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,240
+3.1%
10
610
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,190
-2.1%
10
611
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,030
-12.0%
10
612
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,830
-0.2%
10
613
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$52,160
+1.4%
10
614
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,430
+2.8%
10
615
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,180
+1.2%
10
616
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,740
+2.3%
10
617
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$54,410
-7.1%
10
618
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,380
+1.0%
10
619
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$40,530
+2.5%
10
620
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$63,020
-12.4%
10
621
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$42,270
+0.6%
10
622
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$35,900
+0.2%
10
623
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,810
-6.8%
10
624
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,460
-8.7%
10
625
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$57,330
-0.9%
10
626
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,470
-7.8%
10†
627
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,480
-5.5%
10
628
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$59,830
-3.9%
10
629
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,770
-2.9%
10
630
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,510
-10.5%
10
631
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,430
-8.1%
10
632
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,140
-4.3%
10
633
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,400
-6.2%
10
634
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,520
+1.8%
10
635
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,290
-15.1%
10
636
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,350
-1.0%
9
637
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,120
-7.8%
9
638
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,100
-10.7%
9
639
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,000
+0.5%
9
640
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,650
-16.3%
9
641
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,920
-2.8%
9
642
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,840
-14.6%
9
643
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$38,540
+1.0%
9
644
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,000
-0.7%
9
645
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,000
-8.3%
9
646
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,380
-11.6%
9
647
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,240
-13.2%
9
648
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,550
-11.1%
9
649
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$56,700
-0.6%
9
650
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,520
-36.1%
9
651
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$35,990
+1.2%
9
652
Motorboat Operators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,150
+1.4%
9
653
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,210
-25.9%
9
654
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
$44,370
-10.0%
9†
655
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,680
-9.0%
9
656
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$41,520
+1.5%
9
657
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,760
-1.6%
9
658
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,470
-25.9%
9
659
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,950
-6.3%
8
660
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$46,270
-17.2%
8
661
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,840
-6.8%
8
662
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$37,710
-3.3%
8
663
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,620
+0.3%
8
664
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,680
-12.1%
8
665
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,290
-8.9%
8
666
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,910
-21.1%
8
667
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$50,750
-3.4%
8
668
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,600
-2.3%
8
669
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,680
-1.8%
8
670
Religious Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$43,480
+0.6%
8
671
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,640
-4.8%
8
672
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,530
-14.4%
8
673
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,780
-0.4%
8
674
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,640
-12.8%
8
675
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,550
+0.2%
8
676
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,100
-2.7%
8
677
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,600
-16.1%
8
678
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$32,220
-13.5%
8
679
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,400
-15.9%
8
680
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,260
-2.3%
8
681
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,390
-0.5%
8
682
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,270
-4.7%
8
683
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,700
-6.6%
8
684
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,330
-6.3%
8
685
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,180
-13.6%
8
686
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,510
-5.6%
8
687
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,260
-6.1%
8
688
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$47,840
-21.2%
8
689
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,690
-2.5%
8
690
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$37,880
-5.4%
8†
691
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,870
-19.6%
8
692
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,190
-5.9%
8
693
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,780
-6.7%
8
694
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$47,480
-10.5%
8
695
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,230
-9.0%
8
696
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,980
-8.3%
8
697
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,790
-3.8%
7
698
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$44,890
-13.0%
7
699
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,950
-3.8%
7
700
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,450
-12.0%
7
701
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,630
-0.6%
7
702
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$40,720
-5.6%
7
703
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,920
-1.5%
7
704
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,630
-18.9%
7†
705
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$43,150
-4.5%
7
706
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,690
-2.2%
7
707
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$37,140
+0.6%
7
708
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,180
+0.6%
7
709
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,640
-1.8%
7
710
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,300
-2.6%
7
711
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$38,960
-5.0%
7
712
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$36,130
-10.8%
7
713
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,020
-4.9%
7
714
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,360
-15.2%
7
715
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,080
-1.6%
7
716
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,790
-9.5%
7†
717
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,960
-27.5%
7
718
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,430
-5.0%
7
719
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,430
-26.3%
7
720
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
-4.7%
7
721
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,800
-13.6%
7
722
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,070
-13.6%
7
723
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$36,420
-0.1%
7
724
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,780
-11.7%
7
725
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,000
-0.6%
7
726
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$39,370
-22.1%
6
727
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$37,920
-13.5%
6
728
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,590
-0.1%
6
729
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$37,850
-6.4%
6
730
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,410
-9.4%
6
731
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,690
-3.3%
6
732
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,850
-11.2%
6
733
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,570
-10.1%
6
734
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,170
-1.3%
6
735
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,400
-7.0%
6
736
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$34,600
-18.1%
6
Live jobs in New Jersey
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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