Best jobs in New Mexico

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

Search live jobs in New Mexico How we score
Wages here are local to New Mexico (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 Mexico pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$405,130 vs $335,550 · +20.7%
$28,520 vs $35,800 · -20.3%
$393,970 vs $391,490 · +0.6%
$137,520 vs $132,300 · +3.9%
$363,940 vs $414,010 · -12.1%
$57,230 vs $64,120 · -10.7%
−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
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$405,130
+2.7%
340
1,000
100
02
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$28,520
+17.0%
38,910
765,800
99
03
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$393,970
+3.2%
50
1,300
98
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$137,520
+40.1%
1,770
29,500
93
05
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$363,940
+3.9%
150
600
92
06
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$57,230
+49.9%
330
2,300
86
07
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$327,670
+2.5%
1,930
9,600
84
08
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$227,730
+6.1%
—
900
78†
09
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$130,070
+28.5%
2,470
16,000
75
10
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$28,700
+6.1%
28,250
904,300
74
11
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$48,490
+42.1%
340
4,100
73
12
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$95,850
+33.5%
560
23,400
72
13
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$124,300
+23.2%
3,150
62,100
68
14
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree · 15-1221
$165,690
+19.7%
490
3,200
68
15
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$139,920
+20.4%
700
12,000
64
16
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$259,990
+1.2%
110
600
63
17
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$124,520
+15.8%
3,960
115,200
60
18
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9041
$215,120
+3.8%
2,270
14,500
59
19
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree · 25-1071
$134,600
+17.3%
1,430
27,400
59
20
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1215
$228,040
+2.7%
650
3,300
59
21
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$133,700
+14.8%
2,530
74,600
58
22
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$98,630
+4.4%
16,330
308,700
58
23
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$137,730
+15.2%
1,500
55,600
58
24
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 19-3033
$124,800
+11.2%
—
4,800
57†
25
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$94,340
+4.9%
17,980
189,100
56
Showing top 25 of 633 scored occupations — show all 633show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$165,350
+7.3%
56
27
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$157,710
+9.1%
54
28
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree
$129,370
+8.6%
54†
29
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential
$35,830
+8.5%
54
30
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$205,400
+2.5%
52
31
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$33,300
-0.5%
52
32
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$158,520
+7.2%
51
33
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$80,360
+21.5%
51
34
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$202,690
+1.8%
51
35
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$202,390
+0.8%
49
36
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$98,430
+16.7%
49
37
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$128,090
+11.0%
48
38
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$165,600
+5.7%
48
39
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$62,280
+22.0%
48
40
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,450
-1.6%
48
41
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$98,690
+15.0%
47
42
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$77,020
+19.2%
46
43
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,020
+14.9%
46
44
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$74,100
+16.8%
46
45
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$144,660
+8.0%
46
46
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$165,340
+4.0%
46
47
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$123,350
+11.1%
45
48
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,390
+9.6%
45
49
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$30,120
-9.9%
45
50
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$99,170
+13.8%
45
51
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$127,090
+8.2%
45
52
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$162,070
+2.1%
44
53
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,510
+18.4%
44
54
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$147,000
+4.6%
44
55
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$109,080
+11.9%
44
56
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$155,260
+4.1%
44
57
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,380
+16.8%
44
58
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$123,550
+4.5%
43
59
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$67,950
+18.5%
43
60
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,880
+10.9%
43
61
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$116,580
+10.0%
43
62
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$136,990
+6.2%
43
63
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$94,020
+8.2%
43†
64
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$79,980
+16.2%
42
65
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,670
+16.1%
42
66
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$93,180
+8.8%
42
67
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$104,550
+8.7%
41
68
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$158,190
+2.6%
41
69
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$132,850
+6.1%
41
70
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$106,970
+5.6%
41
71
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$117,950
+8.7%
41
72
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$122,980
+6.6%
40
73
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$104,790
+4.6%
40†
74
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$87,210
+13.0%
40
75
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$164,300
-1.1%
39
76
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$98,220
+8.7%
39
77
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$84,510
+12.5%
39
78
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,020
+20.0%
39
79
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$119,680
+4.1%
39
80
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,030
-5.5%
39
81
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$145,550
+3.0%
39
82
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,500
+4.0%
38
83
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,610
+19.8%
38
84
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$136,990
+3.9%
38
85
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$36,020
+2.0%
38
86
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$38,400
+7.3%
38
87
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,290
+5.8%
38
88
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$126,960
+4.9%
38
89
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$94,270
+9.6%
37
90
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$148,550
+1.2%
37
91
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,080
+4.7%
37
92
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$105,410
+8.1%
37
93
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,230
+12.5%
37
94
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$134,790
+3.1%
37
95
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$118,070
+5.0%
37
96
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$36,920
-0.7%
36
97
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$119,420
+5.5%
36
98
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,100
+3.0%
36
99
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$78,580
+4.6%
36
100
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$123,500
+4.3%
36
101
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,390
+9.5%
36
102
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,130
+5.3%
36
103
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$70,630
+12.6%
35
104
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$68,870
+12.1%
35
105
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$115,260
+5.0%
35
106
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$95,940
+7.0%
35
107
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,900
+10.8%
34
108
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$65,570
+12.8%
34
109
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$66,460
+8.1%
34†
110
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,820
+7.3%
34
111
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$62,970
+13.3%
34
112
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,420
+6.1%
34
113
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$103,900
+5.0%
34
114
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$62,640
+12.9%
34
115
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,230
+1.5%
34
116
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,670
+1.9%
33
117
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,050
+9.5%
33
118
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$72,440
+11.1%
33
119
Statisticians · Master's degree
$84,330
+8.5%
32
120
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$110,180
+4.3%
32
121
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$68,050
+6.2%
32
122
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,840
+15.4%
32
123
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,490
+8.5%
32
124
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
+3.8%
32
125
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$108,360
+3.9%
32
126
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$100,410
+5.5%
32
127
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,110
+3.8%
32
128
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,040
+9.5%
32
129
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,290
+4.1%
32
130
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$42,000
+14.7%
31
131
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$87,850
+7.1%
31
132
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$97,920
+5.1%
31
133
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,680
+11.9%
31
134
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$113,110
+2.5%
31
135
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,130
-6.7%
31
136
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,310
+6.0%
31
137
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$65,640
+9.7%
31
138
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$87,630
+5.7%
31
139
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$119,320
+1.1%
31
140
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$76,740
+5.8%
31
141
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$111,270
+2.9%
31
142
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$123,820
+0.6%
30
143
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$81,290
+6.4%
30
144
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$87,260
+6.5%
30
145
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$101,680
+4.2%
30
146
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,830
+11.3%
30
147
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$109,480
+1.7%
30
148
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,340
+3.3%
30†
149
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,350
+10.4%
30
150
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,390
+0.2%
30
151
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$75,900
-1.6%
30
152
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,850
+2.5%
29
153
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,570
+12.1%
29
154
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$94,640
+4.4%
29
155
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$110,020
+2.1%
29
156
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,990
+2.6%
29
157
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,470
+6.6%
29
158
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$67,100
+8.7%
29
159
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,360
+7.3%
29
160
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,640
-0.3%
29
161
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,550
+3.1%
29
162
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$107,720
-1.5%
29
163
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,980
+5.7%
29
164
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,510
+2.7%
29
165
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$65,930
+7.7%
29
166
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,950
+6.7%
29
167
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,720
+11.5%
29
168
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$83,470
+6.1%
29
169
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$86,630
+4.4%
28
170
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$79,130
+6.5%
28
171
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$101,750
+1.5%
28
172
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$79,200
+6.4%
28
173
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$83,540
+5.3%
28
174
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$110,360
+0.7%
28
175
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$65,110
+8.6%
28
176
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,200
+2.9%
28
177
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,920
+11.0%
28
178
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,180
+3.1%
28
179
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$98,400
+3.0%
28
180
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$74,550
-2.0%
28
181
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$90,820
+3.9%
28
182
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,210
+6.4%
27
183
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$68,120
+7.5%
27
184
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$110,070
+0.7%
27
185
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$84,440
+4.0%
27
186
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,720
+4.5%
27
187
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,880
+3.1%
27
188
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,270
+8.1%
27
189
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,170
+2.7%
27
190
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,940
+4.3%
27
191
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,440
+5.3%
27
192
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,250
+7.1%
27
193
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$100,010
+1.9%
26
194
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$77,880
+3.5%
26
195
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$74,730
+5.5%
26
196
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,470
+7.1%
26
197
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$89,060
+3.3%
26
198
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,900
+1.3%
26
199
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$88,530
+3.2%
26
200
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,260
+1.2%
26
201
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$49,790
+9.5%
26
202
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,440
+4.5%
26
203
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,630
+5.8%
26
204
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$82,850
+4.1%
26
205
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$44,550
+10.1%
25
206
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$94,660
+2.0%
25
207
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$48,080
-5.8%
25
208
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,320
+0.4%
25
209
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,000
+3.6%
25
210
Curators · Master's degree
$63,690
+7.0%
25
211
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,300
+4.2%
25
212
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$36,980
+5.9%
25
213
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$87,310
+1.9%
25
214
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$68,700
+4.8%
25
215
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,340
+6.4%
25
216
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,970
+6.2%
25†
217
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,600
+3.6%
25
218
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,510
-11.2%
25
219
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$44,790
+9.1%
25
220
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$96,070
+0.6%
25
221
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$77,720
+3.9%
25
222
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,760
+5.2%
25
223
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,770
+8.8%
25
224
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$80,610
+3.1%
25
225
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,630
+6.4%
25
226
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$101,330
-5.6%
24
227
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,560
+3.6%
24
228
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,230
+4.2%
24
229
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$94,970
+0.9%
24
230
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$69,480
+5.4%
24
231
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$74,230
+4.4%
24
232
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,200
-2.4%
24
233
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,430
+5.0%
24
234
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,120
+4.7%
24†
235
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$67,990
+3.0%
24
236
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,910
+8.5%
24
237
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,790
+3.7%
24
238
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,170
+3.1%
24
239
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$75,240
-2.0%
24
240
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$98,450
-0.7%
24
241
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$35,900
-1.5%
24
242
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,390
+2.3%
24
243
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$89,860
+1.7%
24
244
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,400
+6.4%
24
245
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,550
-5.0%
24
246
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,720
+10.0%
24
247
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$77,710
+3.4%
24
248
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$97,560
0.0%
24
249
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$76,800
+3.4%
23
250
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,660
-8.8%
23
251
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,240
+2.2%
23
252
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$90,790
-4.2%
23
253
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,840
+1.8%
23
254
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$86,840
-0.7%
23
255
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
+6.0%
23†
256
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$97,470
-0.1%
23
257
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$53,300
+7.0%
23
258
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,310
-8.2%
23†
259
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$87,360
+1.0%
23
260
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$49,980
+6.4%
23
261
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$56,160
+3.4%
23
262
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,230
+3.6%
23
263
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,500
+8.7%
23
264
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,650
+4.7%
23
265
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$88,330
+0.7%
22
266
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,090
+4.2%
22
267
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,320
+0.3%
22
268
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,100
+6.7%
22
269
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$65,440
+4.3%
22
270
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$29,360
+6.3%
22
271
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$84,120
+1.2%
22
272
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,890
-1.6%
22
273
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$86,520
+1.1%
22
274
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,330
+2.6%
22
275
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,090
+2.4%
22
276
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$60,850
+3.3%
22
277
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,010
+5.1%
22
278
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$80,870
+1.3%
22
279
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$71,990
+3.5%
22
280
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,570
+8.2%
22
281
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,370
+1.6%
22
282
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,640
+2.0%
22
283
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$54,270
+6.0%
22
284
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,640
+1.2%
22
285
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$91,170
-1.7%
22
286
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,500
-3.5%
22
287
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$68,180
+3.7%
22
288
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,510
+6.0%
22†
289
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,230
+6.7%
22
290
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$62,150
+1.1%
22
291
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,610
-6.1%
21†
292
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,230
0.0%
21
293
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,740
+2.1%
21
294
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,060
+2.0%
21
295
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,840
+2.2%
21
296
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$89,940
-6.5%
21
297
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,530
+5.0%
21
298
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,320
+3.4%
21
299
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$56,670
+5.4%
21
300
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$62,330
+4.0%
21
301
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,080
+8.1%
21
302
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$57,990
+4.5%
21
303
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$76,240
+1.7%
21
304
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$76,940
-1.6%
21
305
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$44,070
+4.1%
21
306
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$25,720
+7.0%
21†
307
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,480
+2.2%
21
308
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,680
+3.8%
21
309
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$45,300
+5.9%
21
310
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,230
+7.6%
21
311
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,210
+4.5%
21
312
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$34,970
+6.7%
21
313
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$83,750
-6.0%
21
314
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$82,780
+0.2%
21
315
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,890
+1.1%
21
316
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$30,480
+0.4%
20
317
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,750
+5.6%
20
318
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,580
+6.6%
20
319
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,940
+2.5%
20
320
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,520
+1.5%
20†
321
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$66,000
+2.6%
20
322
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$33,370
-3.4%
20
323
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,550
+2.8%
20
324
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,330
+3.3%
20†
325
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$69,950
+2.3%
20
326
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$83,770
-0.1%
20
327
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,700
-0.2%
20
328
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,390
+6.9%
20
329
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,180
+3.7%
20
330
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$35,580
+7.7%
20
331
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,960
+5.9%
20
332
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,430
+3.4%
20
333
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,890
+3.7%
20
334
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,010
-4.7%
20
335
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,080
+4.6%
20
336
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$50,820
+4.8%
20
337
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,910
+3.3%
20
338
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$53,900
+4.2%
20
339
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$64,550
+1.8%
20
340
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,590
-0.8%
20
341
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,550
+2.3%
20
342
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$62,710
+3.2%
20
343
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$42,910
+5.6%
20
344
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,540
0.0%
20
345
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,780
+4.5%
20
346
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$76,420
-1.8%
20
347
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,400
+3.0%
20
348
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,330
+2.7%
20
349
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,910
+2.4%
19
350
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$69,820
+2.0%
19
351
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$60,850
+3.2%
19
352
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,260
+5.2%
19
353
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,800
-0.7%
19
354
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$34,850
+5.6%
19
355
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$64,990
+0.4%
19
356
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$62,610
+1.7%
19
357
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$74,440
-1.9%
19
358
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$74,380
-1.6%
19
359
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,440
+6.4%
19
360
Historians · Master's degree
$66,790
+2.2%
19
361
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$79,710
-2.1%
19
362
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$50,230
+4.1%
19
363
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,580
-3.2%
19
364
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$56,420
+3.5%
19
365
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,830
+2.1%
19
366
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$48,820
+4.6%
19
367
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$55,120
+3.7%
19
368
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,440
+2.1%
19
369
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,960
-0.9%
19
370
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,610
+5.3%
19
371
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,340
+1.0%
19
372
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$68,220
+1.6%
19
373
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,140
0.0%
19
374
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,140
+2.9%
19
375
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,120
+2.3%
19
376
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$50,640
+4.4%
18
377
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,220
+6.3%
18
378
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,350
-0.4%
18
379
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,280
+5.1%
18
380
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$41,590
+3.4%
18
381
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$46,240
+3.8%
18
382
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,520
+1.3%
18
383
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$36,250
+6.4%
18
384
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,170
+3.5%
18
385
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$62,530
+1.7%
18
386
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$50,000
+2.5%
18
387
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,610
+4.3%
18
388
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$50,550
+3.8%
18
389
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,930
-5.1%
18
390
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$69,240
+1.2%
18
391
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,340
-2.8%
18
392
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,550
+5.1%
18
393
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,500
+4.8%
18
394
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$63,550
+1.7%
18
395
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,640
+4.5%
18
396
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$56,730
+2.1%
18
397
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$66,010
+1.4%
18
398
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,720
+2.4%
18
399
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,690
+1.7%
18
400
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,920
+2.6%
18
401
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,840
-2.9%
18
402
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,740
+3.0%
18
403
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$49,400
+4.0%
18
404
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$53,280
-3.7%
18
405
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,060
+3.5%
18
406
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,280
+1.7%
18
407
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$48,010
+4.3%
18
408
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$59,840
+0.2%
18
409
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,640
+5.7%
18
410
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,850
+5.4%
18
411
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$64,100
+1.0%
18
412
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$67,590
-4.2%
18
413
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$44,450
+4.6%
18
414
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,930
+3.5%
17
415
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,140
+2.0%
17
416
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,440
+3.8%
17†
417
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$48,460
+3.8%
17
418
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,940
+2.0%
17
419
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$37,640
+5.7%
17
420
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$72,160
-4.4%
17
421
Plasterers and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$45,350
+4.1%
17
422
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$36,470
+2.0%
17
423
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$66,800
-0.1%
17
424
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,960
+3.0%
17
425
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,590
+5.8%
17
426
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$49,570
+3.5%
17
427
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,100
+4.9%
17
428
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$35,580
+3.2%
17
429
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,280
+3.7%
17
430
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,720
-0.2%
17
431
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,300
+3.7%
17
432
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$48,270
+3.1%
17
433
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$50,390
+3.3%
17
434
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$47,360
+1.7%
17
435
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,210
+4.6%
17
436
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$60,490
+0.7%
17
437
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$36,400
+1.6%
17
438
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,420
-0.8%
17
439
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$58,840
+1.5%
17
440
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,880
+3.2%
17
441
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,600
-4.2%
17
442
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,880
-3.5%
17
443
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$64,250
+0.6%
17
444
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$29,160
+3.4%
17
445
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,070
+3.3%
17
446
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$50,380
+3.1%
17
447
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,070
+4.9%
17
448
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$49,210
+3.3%
17
449
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$30,310
+3.9%
16
450
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$49,230
+1.8%
16
451
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,850
+2.8%
16
452
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,010
+2.4%
16
453
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,940
+3.3%
16
454
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,970
+1.6%
16
455
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,170
+1.2%
16
456
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,900
+4.1%
16
457
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$34,560
+5.3%
16
458
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,060
+4.5%
16
459
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,840
+2.5%
16
460
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,450
0.0%
16
461
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,340
+3.0%
16
462
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$31,240
+5.5%
16
463
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$66,750
-1.8%
16
464
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,160
+2.5%
16
465
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$59,570
+0.5%
16
466
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,800
-5.8%
16
467
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,280
+4.4%
16
468
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,760
+5.1%
16
469
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,380
-2.8%
16
470
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,980
+3.2%
16
471
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,890
+3.1%
16
472
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,440
0.0%
16
473
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,710
+1.6%
16
474
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,540
+3.8%
16
475
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,940
-7.8%
15
476
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$64,000
-2.6%
15
477
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,500
0.0%
15
478
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,810
-6.0%
15
479
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,100
+4.1%
15
480
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$37,100
+4.5%
15
481
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$49,880
+2.1%
15
482
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,340
-0.1%
15
483
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,000
+1.0%
15
484
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$54,000
+1.6%
15
485
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,860
-7.7%
15
486
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$59,970
-3.5%
15
487
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,260
+1.6%
15
488
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators · Bachelor's degree
$63,090
-1.2%
15
489
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$62,730
-2.5%
15
490
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,440
+1.0%
15
491
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,470
+0.2%
15
492
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,800
+3.9%
15
493
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,740
+3.8%
15
494
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,550
+3.2%
15
495
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$48,240
+2.1%
15
496
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,740
+3.0%
15
497
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$52,450
+1.5%
15
498
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$61,380
-5.2%
15
499
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,090
+1.8%
15
500
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,120
-0.4%
15
501
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,470
-8.4%
14
502
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,130
-3.1%
14
503
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,750
+2.7%
14
504
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,610
+3.7%
14
505
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$47,660
+0.9%
14
506
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,190
-6.5%
14
507
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,470
+3.6%
14
508
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,930
-7.8%
14
509
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,700
+2.2%
14
510
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,650
+3.3%
14
511
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,090
+2.9%
14
512
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$48,240
+1.4%
14
513
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,230
-16.7%
14
514
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$57,780
-1.2%
14
515
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,640
-1.8%
14
516
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,630
-0.2%
14
517
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,170
+2.5%
14
518
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,520
+2.5%
14
519
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
+3.2%
14
520
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,270
+3.6%
14
521
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$49,050
+1.2%
14
522
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$31,460
+3.6%
14
523
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$53,000
-3.2%
14
524
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,600
+3.6%
14
525
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$56,260
-1.8%
14
526
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$30,520
+0.2%
14
527
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,950
+2.3%
13
528
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$30,560
+2.2%
13†
529
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$54,610
-3.9%
13
530
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,960
-4.8%
13
531
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,780
+2.5%
13
532
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,840
-1.7%
13
533
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,930
-6.3%
13
534
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,890
+3.1%
13
535
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$48,900
+0.6%
13
536
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$43,350
-4.5%
13†
537
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$28,480
-1.5%
13
538
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
+2.6%
13
539
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,080
-8.7%
13
540
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,670
+1.2%
13
541
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$49,650
-7.1%
13
542
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,730
+0.7%
13
543
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$37,580
+2.5%
13
544
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,590
+2.3%
13
545
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$45,340
+1.3%
13
546
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,080
-9.5%
13
547
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,680
-12.9%
13
548
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$52,700
-9.6%
13
549
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,960
-0.9%
13
550
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$30,530
+3.0%
13
551
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,460
+0.5%
13
552
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,030
+0.2%
12
553
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,810
-25.9%
12
554
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,380
-13.2%
12
555
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,090
+0.6%
12
556
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,100
-2.3%
12
557
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,990
+2.8%
12
558
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,260
-2.3%
12
559
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,740
+2.3%
12
560
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$49,170
-13.7%
12
561
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,990
-2.8%
12
562
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,530
-12.0%
12
563
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,700
-16.3%
12
564
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,560
-10.5%
12
565
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$35,860
+2.3%
12
566
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,300
-13.6%
12
567
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,710
+2.0%
12
568
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$31,150
-3.3%
12
569
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$48,320
+0.1%
12
570
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,210
-1.6%
12
571
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$36,640
+1.0%
12
572
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,700
-3.7%
12
573
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$30,190
-13.5%
12
574
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,960
-10.8%
11
575
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,620
-6.4%
11
576
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,200
-5.5%
11
577
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$37,960
-10.5%
11†
578
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,400
-36.1%
11
579
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
-2.5%
11
580
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$36,660
+0.6%
11
581
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,970
-10.7%
11
582
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$45,550
-4.1%
11
583
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,300
-4.7%
11
584
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,690
-1.7%
11
585
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,240
-2.8%
11†
586
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$43,330
-0.9%
11
587
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,860
-2.9%
11
588
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,990
-3.8%
11
589
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,370
-4.3%
10
590
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$41,020
-17.2%
10
591
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$37,150
-5.6%
10
592
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,830
-6.8%
10
593
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,920
-8.3%
10
594
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,650
-8.9%
10
595
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,430
-12.1%
10
596
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$28,230
+1.2%
10
597
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$28,070
-5.4%
10
598
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,290
-3.3%
10
599
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$36,400
-5.0%
10
600
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,080
-6.6%
10
601
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$30,880
-1.0%
10†
602
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,830
-0.6%
10
603
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,990
-0.6%
10
604
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,830
-14.6%
10
605
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,700
-15.9%
10
606
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$38,940
-5.5%
9
607
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,650
-1.8%
9
608
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,110
-8.1%
9
609
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$35,480
+0.6%
9
610
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,980
-6.8%
9
611
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,930
+0.3%
9
612
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,480
-4.9%
9
613
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,250
-2.7%
9
614
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,710
-26.3%
9
615
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,560
-5.4%
9
616
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,020
-12.0%
9
617
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,390
-0.1%
9
618
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,250
-6.7%
9
619
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$34,840
-10.8%
9
620
Forest and Conservation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,370
-4.7%
9
621
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,140
-15.2%
9
622
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,720
-0.6%
8
623
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,870
-5.9%
8
624
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,770
-2.3%
8
625
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$29,110
-0.1%
8
626
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,520
-5.0%
8
627
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$30,800
-6.4%
8
628
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$30,480
-5.4%
7
629
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,890
-1.6%
7
630
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,380
-16.1%
7
631
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$28,730
-13.5%
7
632
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$28,640
-21.2%
7
633
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,700
-1.3%
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Live jobs in New Mexico
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