Best jobs in North Carolina

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

Search live jobs in North Carolina How we score
Wages here are local to North Carolina (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 North Carolina pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$398,410 vs $414,010 · -3.8%
$367,350 vs $328,730 · +11.7%
$128,990 vs $132,300 · -2.5%
$66,380 vs $64,120 · +3.5%
$325,550 vs $248,560 · +31.0%
$339,350 vs $335,550 · +1.1%
−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
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$398,410
+3.9%
480
600
100
02
Dermatologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1213
$367,350
+6.4%
800
400
96
03
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$128,990
+40.1%
9,800
29,500
92
04
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$66,380
+49.9%
120
2,300
87
05
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$325,550
+5.4%
180
300
85
06
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$339,350
+2.7%
710
1,000
84
07
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$323,630
+4.1%
560
400
83
08
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree · 11-1011
$314,290
+4.3%
1,930
22,200
82
09
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$119,090
+33.5%
11,430
23,400
80
10
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$134,710
+15.8%
58,470
115,200
79
11
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$131,540
+28.5%
8,670
16,000
75
12
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$289,780
+3.3%
1,700
2,100
74
13
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1022
$224,040
+4.1%
—
200
74†
14
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$172,860
+15.2%
25,650
55,600
73
15
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$31,240
+17.0%
58,880
765,800
73
16
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$28,570
+6.1%
92,230
904,300
73
17
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$84,350
+4.9%
111,120
189,100
73
18
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$166,780
+14.8%
22,460
74,600
71
19
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$260,330
+2.5%
14,080
9,600
71
20
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$43,860
+42.1%
710
4,100
70
21
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$31,370
-0.5%
127,540
555,800
69
22
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$114,410
+23.2%
14,820
62,100
67
23
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$224,610
+8.6%
3,340
2,700
67
24
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$35,950
+8.5%
87,510
472,300
65
25
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$248,940
+4.2%
340
400
65
Showing top 25 of 744 scored occupations — show all 744show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$38,230
+1.5%
64
27
Physician Assistants · Master's degree
$129,360
+20.4%
63
28
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$101,950
+4.4%
62
29
Actuaries · Bachelor's degree
$128,730
+21.8%
62
30
Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$28,880
-9.9%
60
31
Orthodontists · Doctoral or professional degree
$224,990
+4.4%
60
32
Computer and Information Research Scientists · Master's degree
$128,370
+19.7%
59
33
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$207,000
+4.1%
56
34
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$215,230
+2.7%
55
35
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$97,290
+21.5%
55
36
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$35,400
+14.9%
55
37
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
$225,990
+0.3%
54
38
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$215,420
+1.8%
54
39
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$165,480
+6.6%
53
40
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$103,220
+17.3%
53
41
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,240
-5.5%
52
42
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$100,730
+18.5%
51
43
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$141,160
+4.5%
51
44
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$127,320
+11.9%
50
45
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$161,560
+8.0%
50
46
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$150,470
+4.7%
50
47
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$67,540
+22.0%
49
48
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$168,880
+6.1%
49
49
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$173,870
+3.7%
49
50
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$167,840
+3.8%
48
51
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$82,050
+4.6%
47
52
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$100,820
+5.6%
47
53
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,530
+4.0%
47
54
Physicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$174,180
+4.0%
47
55
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$98,560
+8.8%
47
56
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$80,780
+16.7%
46
57
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$106,850
+8.7%
46
58
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$32,150
-0.7%
46
59
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$134,630
+8.7%
46
60
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$126,040
+11.1%
46
61
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,240
+9.6%
45
62
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$183,550
+0.8%
45
63
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$106,640
+8.7%
45
64
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,430
+16.1%
45
65
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$69,390
+19.2%
44
66
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$86,460
+15.0%
44
67
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,810
+18.4%
44
68
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,310
+11.0%
44
69
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,400
+16.8%
44
70
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$138,860
+4.6%
44
71
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$142,990
+5.0%
44
72
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$92,940
+13.8%
43
73
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$127,710
+4.1%
43
74
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$84,770
+16.2%
43
75
Computer Hardware Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$134,670
+7.3%
43
76
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$104,850
+8.2%
43
77
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$151,540
+3.9%
43
78
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,770
-6.7%
42
79
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$99,910
+10.9%
42
80
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$55,490
+16.8%
42
81
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$132,040
+6.5%
42
82
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$96,880
+9.6%
42
83
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$78,410
+6.7%
42
84
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$100,390
+10.0%
42
85
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,460
+2.3%
41
86
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$80,230
+3.0%
41
87
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,720
+9.1%
41
88
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$40,630
+20.0%
41
89
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$86,650
+12.5%
40
90
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,140
+12.5%
40
91
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$86,010
+13.0%
40
92
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$147,830
+3.5%
40
93
Statisticians · Master's degree
$115,690
+8.5%
40
94
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$34,500
+2.0%
40
95
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$73,070
+6.2%
40
96
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,150
+19.8%
40
97
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,190
+4.2%
40
98
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,620
+3.1%
39
99
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,250
+10.8%
39
100
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,270
+5.3%
39
101
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$110,130
+7.2%
39
102
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,280
+5.0%
39
103
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,980
+8.7%
39
104
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$126,200
+5.8%
39
105
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$27,190
-13.5%
39
106
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$92,130
+11.2%
39
107
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,010
+6.0%
39
108
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$82,190
+13.3%
38
109
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$138,710
+3.1%
38
110
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,990
+0.3%
38
111
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$122,930
+6.1%
38
112
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$127,310
+5.1%
38
113
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$80,090
+12.1%
38
114
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$52,280
+12.6%
38†
115
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,650
+15.4%
38
116
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$102,390
+5.7%
38
117
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$121,530
+5.5%
38
118
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$125,370
+1.9%
38
119
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$44,720
+7.3%
37
120
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$101,850
+4.0%
37†
121
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$115,920
+6.2%
37
122
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,800
+9.5%
37
123
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,910
+3.8%
37
124
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$63,010
+14.7%
37
125
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,100
+6.1%
37
126
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$125,940
+1.9%
37
127
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$99,440
+3.9%
36†
128
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$126,440
+4.3%
36
129
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$100,730
+5.0%
36
130
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$125,870
+4.2%
36
131
Advertising and Promotions Managers · Bachelor's degree
$121,730
-2.2%
36†
132
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$97,850
+7.0%
36
133
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$91,540
+9.5%
36
134
Genetic Counselors · Master's degree
$93,570
+9.3%
35
135
Sociologists · Master's degree
$126,760
+3.6%
35
136
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$105,630
+4.6%
35
137
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$88,920
+9.5%
35
138
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,910
+7.3%
35
139
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$97,990
+7.0%
35
140
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$90,000
+4.2%
34†
141
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$96,610
+7.5%
34
142
Economists · Master's degree
$136,150
+1.2%
34
143
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$47,930
-5.8%
34
144
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,540
+1.2%
34
145
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,450
+11.9%
34
146
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,990
+12.8%
34
147
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$59,190
+12.9%
33
148
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$108,130
+3.8%
33
149
Materials Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$104,240
+5.7%
33
150
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$104,710
+5.5%
33
151
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$75,880
+5.8%
33
152
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$107,700
+5.0%
33
153
Compensation and Benefits Managers · Bachelor's degree
$135,240
+0.2%
33
154
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$129,230
+1.2%
32
155
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$59,240
+12.8%
32
156
Materials Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$106,470
+4.9%
32
157
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,790
-1.6%
32
158
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,340
-0.3%
32
159
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,800
+3.1%
32
160
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$106,800
+4.4%
32
161
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,260
+8.1%
32
162
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$117,410
+2.6%
32
163
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$112,450
+2.1%
31
164
Nuclear Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$131,850
-1.1%
31
165
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,430
+4.0%
31
166
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$74,040
+3.3%
31
167
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,000
+11.5%
31
168
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,080
+6.4%
31
169
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$54,930
-2.0%
31
170
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$117,210
+2.0%
31
171
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$60,400
+11.5%
31
172
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,330
-0.1%
31
173
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$129,960
-0.7%
31
174
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$85,120
+7.1%
31
175
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$78,710
+8.2%
30
176
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,910
+3.6%
30
177
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,560
+4.1%
30
178
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$79,590
+6.4%
30
179
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$114,200
+2.1%
30
180
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$94,790
+5.2%
30
181
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,270
+6.6%
30
182
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,870
+12.1%
30
183
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$48,100
+12.6%
30
184
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$77,990
+7.7%
30
185
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,700
+7.3%
30
186
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$56,540
+11.1%
30
187
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$95,700
+3.9%
29
188
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$101,060
+1.7%
29
189
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,760
-5.0%
29
190
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$58,210
+9.7%
29
191
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,070
+3.7%
29
192
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,200
+4.2%
29
193
Semiconductor Processing Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,160
+10.9%
29
194
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,120
+10.4%
29
195
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,050
+11.4%
29
196
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$81,080
+6.4%
29
197
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$82,620
+4.9%
28
198
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$63,280
+7.7%
28
199
Food Scientists and Technologists · Bachelor's degree
$79,840
+6.5%
28
200
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,600
+5.7%
28
201
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,980
+2.6%
28
202
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$69,640
+1.2%
28
203
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,300
+3.1%
28
204
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,560
+11.3%
28
205
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$95,230
-4.2%
28
206
Biochemists and Biophysicists · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,220
+5.8%
28
207
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,710
+3.7%
28
208
Acupuncturists · Master's degree
$76,500
+6.8%
28
209
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$78,500
+3.0%
28
210
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,540
+8.8%
28
211
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,750
+11.0%
28
212
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$36,470
+5.9%
28
213
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$113,900
-0.7%
28
214
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,100
+2.9%
28
215
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$98,880
+2.5%
28
216
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,450
+4.3%
27
217
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$95,260
+3.2%
27
218
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,530
+6.4%
27
219
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$110,030
+0.6%
27
220
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,080
+5.3%
27
221
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$67,230
+4.8%
27
222
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,760
+8.5%
27
223
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,130
+7.1%
27
224
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,990
+6.5%
27
225
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,270
+2.6%
27
226
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$93,840
+3.0%
27
227
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,380
+6.4%
27
228
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$85,860
+4.1%
27
229
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$100,070
+1.2%
27
230
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$99,250
+1.9%
26
231
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,080
+4.5%
26
232
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,200
0.0%
26
233
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,090
+2.2%
26
234
Nuclear Technicians · Associate's degree
$110,430
-7.7%
26
235
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,130
+10.0%
26
236
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$52,450
+9.5%
26
237
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$76,330
+5.4%
26
238
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$51,700
+9.5%
26
239
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$57,650
-1.6%
26
240
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,980
+4.0%
26
241
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$108,300
-11.2%
26
242
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,080
+5.8%
26
243
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$74,130
+4.4%
26
244
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,620
+9.1%
25
245
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$80,900
+3.1%
25
246
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$67,970
+5.3%
25
247
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$31,310
+0.4%
25
248
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$44,650
+10.1%
25
249
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$77,870
+1.2%
25†
250
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$80,730
+4.1%
25
251
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$83,420
+3.5%
25
252
Taxi Drivers · No formal educational credential
$36,950
+11.1%
25
253
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$67,560
+5.5%
25
254
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$76,210
+4.4%
25
255
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,100
+4.5%
25
256
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$75,920
+1.7%
25
257
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,630
+3.3%
25
258
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$81,230
+3.4%
25
259
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,620
+7.1%
25
260
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$85,240
+3.0%
25
261
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$59,610
+3.4%
25
262
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,430
+3.6%
25
263
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,000
+8.5%
25
264
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$87,370
+2.5%
24
265
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$83,180
-1.5%
24
266
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,070
+8.7%
24
267
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,010
+0.4%
24
268
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$80,620
+3.2%
24
269
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,310
+3.6%
24
270
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · Bachelor's degree
$75,320
+4.3%
24
271
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,850
+6.4%
24
272
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$60,120
-3.7%
24
273
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$43,420
+1.1%
24
274
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,360
+2.9%
24
275
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$43,840
+6.4%
24
276
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$94,570
-4.4%
24
277
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$63,700
+4.9%
24
278
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,770
+3.4%
24
279
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$86,850
+2.0%
23
280
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$47,040
+8.6%
23
281
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$88,350
+1.6%
23
282
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,260
+3.6%
23
283
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$29,790
-1.5%
23
284
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$66,100
+4.3%
23
285
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,460
+3.0%
23
286
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,410
-3.5%
23
287
Survey Researchers · Master's degree
$96,560
-5.2%
23
288
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$57,630
+3.5%
23
289
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$86,320
+0.9%
23
290
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,320
+5.0%
23
291
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,100
+8.2%
23
292
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$35,710
+4.1%
23
293
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$91,560
+0.7%
23
294
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$73,130
+3.7%
23
295
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$84,470
+1.7%
23
296
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,920
+4.5%
23
297
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$63,710
+4.4%
23
298
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$60,650
+1.7%
22
299
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,280
+7.6%
22
300
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,040
+6.3%
22
301
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$27,560
+6.3%
22
302
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$66,700
+3.8%
22
303
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,410
+5.6%
22
304
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,620
+2.2%
22
305
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$70,310
+0.7%
22†
306
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,310
-5.1%
22
307
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,400
+6.7%
22
308
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$62,750
+4.1%
22
309
Curators · Master's degree
$49,470
+7.0%
22
310
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$54,990
+4.8%
22
311
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,490
+2.4%
22
312
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,890
+6.0%
22
313
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,920
+5.1%
22
314
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,150
+4.5%
22
315
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,940
+3.4%
22
316
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,760
+2.0%
22
317
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$82,350
+1.0%
22
318
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,820
+3.8%
22
319
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,420
-3.2%
21
320
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,620
+2.3%
21
321
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,130
+5.2%
21
322
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$49,010
+5.9%
21
323
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,540
-1.3%
21
324
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$63,490
+3.9%
21
325
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$65,170
+1.1%
21†
326
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,430
+2.1%
21
327
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$61,000
+4.7%
21
328
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$38,230
+3.2%
21
329
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,240
+1.8%
21
330
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,140
-1.6%
21
331
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$63,660
+3.6%
21
332
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,860
+2.4%
21
333
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,480
+5.2%
21
334
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$73,800
+1.7%
21
335
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$39,170
+5.5%
21
336
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$54,820
+4.6%
21
337
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$58,080
+4.5%
21
338
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$74,730
-4.2%
21
339
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,430
+6.0%
21
340
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$52,010
-2.0%
21
341
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,560
+3.4%
21
342
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$81,070
-6.0%
21
343
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$74,990
+2.0%
21
344
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$86,270
-0.1%
21
345
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$39,580
+7.7%
21
346
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$61,720
+3.5%
21
347
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,160
+4.5%
21
348
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$43,330
+5.6%
21
349
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,590
+2.2%
21
350
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,860
+3.4%
21
351
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,460
+5.9%
21
352
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$34,510
+5.6%
21
353
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$81,850
+0.8%
21
354
Historians · Master's degree
$73,440
+2.2%
21
355
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,250
+5.1%
21
356
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$70,050
+2.1%
20
357
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,080
+4.6%
20
358
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$63,340
+1.3%
20
359
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,240
+3.1%
20
360
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,030
+3.7%
20
361
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,590
+6.9%
20
362
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$64,460
+3.4%
20
363
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$85,630
-0.9%
20
364
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$30,260
-3.4%
20
365
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$61,400
+3.2%
20
366
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,490
+6.6%
20
367
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,570
+8.1%
20
368
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,120
+6.7%
20
369
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$60,020
+4.0%
20
370
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,430
0.0%
20
371
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$31,980
+6.7%
20
372
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$33,470
+3.9%
20
373
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,420
-1.7%
20
374
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,480
+3.0%
20
375
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$76,040
+0.6%
20
376
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$57,500
+0.2%
20
377
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,710
+3.7%
20
378
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$72,070
+1.5%
20
379
Tire Builders · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,950
+2.3%
20
380
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,220
+2.6%
20
381
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,710
+3.6%
20
382
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$69,720
+1.7%
20
383
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$68,660
+2.3%
20
384
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$77,120
-2.6%
20
385
Subway and Streetcar Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,590
+3.4%
20
386
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,740
+4.9%
20
387
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,030
+7.2%
20
388
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$56,320
+4.4%
20
389
Electrical and Electronics Drafters · Associate's degree
$81,960
-5.6%
20
390
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,690
+0.6%
20
391
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,740
+7.0%
19
392
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,930
+1.1%
19†
393
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,040
-7.7%
19
394
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,460
-8.8%
19
395
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$58,450
+2.1%
19
396
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$81,770
-0.1%
19
397
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$33,780
+1.6%
19
398
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,470
+2.4%
19
399
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,340
+0.7%
19
400
Occupational Therapy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,190
+2.5%
19
401
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$73,740
+0.6%
19
402
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,670
+5.3%
19
403
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$60,730
+3.1%
19
404
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,380
+2.7%
19
405
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,440
0.0%
19
406
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,390
+3.6%
19
407
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,060
-2.8%
19
408
Paperhangers · No formal educational credential
$48,590
+5.3%
19
409
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,130
+4.5%
19
410
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$26,680
+3.4%
19
411
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$73,220
+0.7%
19
412
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,850
+2.1%
19
413
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,930
+2.3%
19
414
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,740
-0.8%
19
415
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,720
+4.1%
19
416
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,690
+4.6%
19
417
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,990
-3.5%
19
418
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$61,580
+1.5%
19
419
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$61,420
+1.7%
19
420
Set and Exhibit Designers · Bachelor's degree
$49,410
+2.3%
19†
421
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,800
+3.7%
19
422
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,650
+3.3%
19
423
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,740
+4.4%
19
424
Helpers--Roofers · No formal educational credential
$44,120
+5.7%
19
425
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,390
+2.7%
19
426
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,430
+4.7%
19
427
Archivists · Master's degree
$55,370
+3.8%
19
428
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$51,470
+4.3%
19
429
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,710
+4.9%
19
430
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$44,110
+3.8%
18
431
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$48,640
+4.8%
18
432
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$51,630
+4.0%
18
433
Medical Appliance Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,650
+3.7%
18
434
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,080
-0.8%
18
435
Directors, Religious Activities and Education · Bachelor's degree
$63,280
+2.1%
18
436
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$62,390
+0.7%
18
437
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$30,160
+6.4%
18
438
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,110
+3.0%
18
439
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,360
+5.3%
18
440
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,020
+2.0%
18
441
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$55,460
+3.0%
18
442
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,400
+1.6%
18
443
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,190
+6.2%
18
444
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,640
+3.2%
18
445
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,140
+5.7%
18
446
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,640
-1.8%
18
447
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,060
+4.3%
18
448
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$68,550
+1.3%
18
449
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$31,920
+5.4%
18
450
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$75,070
-0.2%
18
451
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$58,700
+2.1%
18
452
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,830
+3.3%
18
453
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$50,050
+3.1%
18
454
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,810
-8.2%
18
455
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,700
+2.5%
18
456
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,300
+2.9%
18
457
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,820
+1.3%
18
458
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$49,200
+3.5%
18
459
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$64,620
+1.6%
18
460
Ship Engineers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$65,010
+1.6%
18
461
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,860
+2.2%
18
462
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,490
+2.5%
18
463
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,550
+3.5%
18
464
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$27,310
+5.8%
18
465
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,920
+2.7%
18†
466
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,290
+6.4%
18
467
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,790
+0.5%
17
468
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,510
-0.3%
17
469
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,070
+2.0%
17
470
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,620
-0.4%
17†
471
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,080
+3.5%
17
472
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$45,080
+4.2%
17
473
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,170
+0.5%
17
474
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$36,140
+2.0%
17
475
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$34,360
-5.4%
17
476
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,880
+3.0%
17
477
Museum Technicians and Conservators · Bachelor's degree
$39,290
+5.4%
17
478
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,940
+3.2%
17
479
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,140
+6.4%
17
480
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,550
-7.8%
17
481
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$32,480
+3.1%
17
482
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,790
+2.3%
17†
483
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,820
+4.2%
17
484
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,180
+2.2%
17
485
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,240
+3.8%
17
486
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,630
+2.8%
17
487
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$51,030
+3.3%
17
488
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,480
+3.3%
17
489
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,230
0.0%
17
490
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,190
+2.9%
17
491
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$63,330
+1.1%
17
492
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,190
+1.6%
17
493
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$44,910
+4.3%
17
494
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,970
-4.2%
17
495
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$62,720
+1.2%
17
496
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,780
+2.4%
17
497
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,730
+2.4%
17
498
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,890
+4.2%
17
499
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,820
+3.2%
17
500
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,510
+3.5%
17
501
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$59,600
+1.0%
17
502
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,700
+3.3%
17
503
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,680
+5.1%
17
504
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,520
+1.6%
17
505
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$60,180
+1.4%
17
506
Costume Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,920
+5.9%
16
507
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,270
-2.8%
16
508
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,280
-0.7%
16
509
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$42,990
+3.8%
16
510
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$29,000
+6.0%
16
511
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,960
+3.2%
16
512
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$40,540
+4.5%
16
513
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,900
+3.7%
16
514
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,580
-2.8%
16
515
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$31,460
+3.0%
16
516
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,290
+1.4%
16
517
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,130
+3.8%
16
518
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$64,290
-3.5%
16
519
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,940
+3.9%
16
520
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$39,180
+2.5%
16†
521
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,320
+3.4%
16
522
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$39,100
+4.6%
16
523
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,170
+3.3%
16
524
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,370
0.0%
16
525
Transportation Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,660
+3.8%
16
526
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,540
-6.0%
16
527
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,350
+1.0%
16
528
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$58,260
-1.8%
16
529
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,780
-2.3%
16
530
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$46,180
+3.3%
16
531
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,140
-2.9%
16
532
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$46,780
+1.8%
16
533
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,190
+0.7%
16
534
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,760
-3.0%
16†
535
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,480
+4.4%
16
536
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,330
+1.2%
16
537
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$64,280
-2.5%
16
538
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,370
+2.5%
16
539
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,960
+4.3%
15
540
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,880
+2.8%
15
541
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$63,170
-1.2%
15
542
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,900
-0.2%
15
543
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,460
+0.2%
15
544
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$31,120
+5.5%
15
545
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,270
+2.6%
15
546
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$62,360
0.0%
15
547
Passenger Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,740
+4.7%
15
548
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,990
0.0%
15
549
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$61,950
-1.8%
15
550
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,970
+1.4%
15†
551
Music Directors and Composers · Bachelor's degree
$63,380
-0.3%
15
552
Designers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$51,740
+2.0%
15
553
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,920
-6.1%
15
554
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,060
-10.8%
15
555
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$59,360
-1.9%
15
556
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$28,320
-1.5%
15
557
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$50,030
+1.7%
15
558
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,500
+2.0%
15
559
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$39,930
+2.2%
15
560
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,470
+3.7%
15
561
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$58,600
-1.8%
15
562
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$56,770
-1.6%
15
563
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$44,670
+0.9%
15
564
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$59,030
+0.6%
15
565
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,160
-0.4%
15
566
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$55,350
-8.4%
15
567
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,740
+2.5%
15
568
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,950
-9.5%
15
569
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,680
+3.3%
15
570
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,890
+2.6%
15
571
Lighting Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,410
-4.6%
15†
572
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,540
+5.7%
15
573
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$61,430
-6.0%
15
574
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,680
-3.1%
15
575
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,780
-2.3%
15
576
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$33,730
+3.6%
15
577
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$57,200
-2.5%
15
578
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,730
+0.7%
15
579
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$59,050
-6.5%
15
580
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,430
+2.5%
15
581
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,350
+3.3%
15
582
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$45,890
+1.4%
15
583
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,890
-7.8%
14
584
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$53,660
+1.2%
14
585
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,810
+1.0%
14
586
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,050
+2.0%
14
587
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,550
-16.7%
14
588
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,700
+2.3%
14
589
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,460
-4.7%
14†
590
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,130
-3.7%
14
591
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$58,670
-3.9%
14
592
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,340
+3.6%
14
593
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$59,500
-6.9%
14
594
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$59,590
-2.1%
14
595
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$44,770
+2.3%
14
596
Shampooers · No formal educational credential
$26,030
+5.5%
14
597
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,240
+3.6%
14
598
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,230
-0.9%
14
599
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$57,760
+0.2%
14
600
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$42,390
+0.6%
14
601
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$30,340
+0.2%
14
602
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,680
-6.5%
14
603
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,140
+2.3%
14
604
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,310
+3.0%
14
605
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$45,770
+0.1%
14†
606
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$53,180
-1.6%
14
607
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$51,810
-13.7%
14
608
Pourers and Casters, Metal · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,700
-4.7%
14
609
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,700
+1.6%
14
610
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$50,000
-0.1%
14
611
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,440
-10.7%
14
612
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$48,090
+1.5%
14
613
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$47,760
+1.5%
14
614
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,760
-18.2%
14†
615
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,600
-1.8%
14
616
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,420
-5.5%
14
617
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$31,050
+4.1%
13
618
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,100
-2.2%
13
619
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,940
+3.1%
13
620
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,940
-6.3%
13
621
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,830
-12.9%
13
622
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,630
-3.8%
13
623
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$30,540
+3.0%
13
624
Floor Sanders and Finishers · No formal educational credential
$39,170
+2.6%
13
625
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,840
-13.6%
13
626
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,760
+2.8%
13
627
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,320
-0.5%
13
628
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$52,270
-2.0%
13
629
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$48,190
-7.1%
13
630
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$47,220
-4.1%
13
631
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,020
-6.8%
13
632
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,930
-14.5%
13
633
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,630
-8.1%
13
634
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,390
-8.7%
13
635
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,910
-10.5%
13
636
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,480
-13.2%
12
637
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$46,890
-0.9%
12
638
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,120
+1.8%
12
639
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,880
+0.2%
12
640
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,180
-6.3%
12
641
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,720
-5.8%
12
642
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,140
-4.3%
12
643
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers · No formal educational credential
$42,960
+1.4%
12
644
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,700
-4.7%
12
645
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,180
+1.0%
12
646
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,520
-6.8%
12
647
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$46,060
-17.2%
12
648
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,010
-1.6%
12
649
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,400
-12.1%
12
650
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,990
-16.3%
12
651
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,760
-14.6%
12
652
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$38,240
+1.0%
12
653
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,770
-12.0%
12
654
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,420
-1.4%
12
655
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,750
-21.1%
12
656
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,780
+2.3%
12
657
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons · No formal educational credential
$35,980
+2.3%
12
658
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,720
-2.4%
12
659
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$48,360
-3.2%
12
660
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,210
-14.4%
12
661
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$47,910
-18.1%
12
662
Sound Engineering Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,150
-1.7%
12
663
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$35,160
-10.8%
12
664
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$47,910
-5.5%
12
665
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,450
-8.3%
12
666
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$30,260
+1.2%
12
667
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,580
-9.0%
12
668
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,270
-0.7%
12†
669
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,770
-2.3%
12
670
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,780
-2.8%
12
671
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,410
-8.9%
12
672
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,400
-0.4%
12†
673
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,180
-10.2%
12
674
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$31,010
+2.5%
11
675
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,340
-6.2%
11
676
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$36,650
-0.1%
11†
677
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,270
-2.5%
11
678
Foundry Mold and Coremakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,910
-25.9%
11
679
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,660
-12.8%
11
680
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,850
-13.6%
11
681
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,010
-2.9%
11
682
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,260
-15.9%
11
683
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,050
-24.4%
11
684
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,970
-19.6%
11
685
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,900
-8.3%
11
686
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,680
-4.8%
11
687
Fallers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,080
-7.3%
11
688
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$46,140
-0.6%
11
689
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,480
-15.2%
11
690
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,190
-9.5%
11
691
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,790
-7.8%
11
692
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,610
-25.9%
11
693
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$33,870
-3.3%
11
694
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,540
-13.6%
11
695
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,460
-11.7%
11
696
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,550
-1.8%
11
697
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,200
-11.6%
11
698
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,070
+0.6%
10
699
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$43,700
-12.4%
10
700
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$38,750
-5.0%
10
701
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,830
+1.0%
10
702
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,090
-1.1%
10
703
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,580
-9.0%
10
704
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,880
-0.2%
10
705
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,670
-1.7%
10
706
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,830
-12.0%
10
707
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers · No formal educational credential
$41,260
-4.5%
10
708
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,410
-1.5%
10
709
Correspondence Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,340
-5.6%
10
710
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$35,980
+0.6%
10
711
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,100
-0.6%
10
712
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,300
-4.9%
10
713
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,920
-3.3%
10
714
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,580
-16.1%
10
715
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,380
-3.3%
10
716
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,140
-15.1%
10
717
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,700
-11.2%
10
718
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$37,370
-13.0%
10
719
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$39,160
-3.4%
10
720
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,450
-1.3%
10†
721
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,830
-6.6%
10
722
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$39,230
-10.5%
10
723
Telephone Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,360
-27.5%
10
724
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,370
-4.4%
9
725
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,520
-26.3%
9
726
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,280
-9.4%
9
727
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$33,680
-1.0%
9
728
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,190
-5.9%
9
729
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,610
-10.1%
9
730
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,020
-3.8%
9
731
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$31,290
-5.6%
9
732
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$37,600
-21.2%
9
733
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,530
-0.1%
9
734
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,550
-6.7%
9
735
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$34,380
-22.1%
9
736
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,370
-10.0%
9
737
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,850
-0.7%
9
738
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,500
-2.3%
9
739
Sewers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,550
-7.0%
9
740
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,970
-2.7%
9
741
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,580
-2.6%
9
742
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$34,720
-5.4%
9
743
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,940
-1.6%
8
744
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$29,300
-13.5%
7
Live jobs in North Carolina
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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