Best jobs in North Dakota

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

Search live jobs in North Dakota How we score
Wages here are local to North Dakota (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 Dakota pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$604,890 vs $414,010 · +46.1%
$553,140 vs $420,860 · +31.4%
$130,070 vs $132,300 · -1.7%
$30,080 vs $31,200 · -3.6%
$66,700 vs $64,120 · +4.0%
$39,440 vs $35,800 · +10.2%
−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
$604,890
+3.9%
150
600
100
02
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$553,140
+2.7%
120
800
90
03
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$130,070
+40.1%
1,290
29,500
83
04
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$30,080
+6.1%
11,470
904,300
82
05
Wind Turbine Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award · 49-9081
$66,700
+49.9%
310
2,300
82
06
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$39,440
+17.0%
7,730
765,800
81
07
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$454,550
+2.5%
740
9,600
77
08
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$98,170
+4.4%
11,150
308,700
74
09
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$80,730
+4.9%
11,340
189,100
69
10
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award · 53-3032
$60,910
+4.0%
11,870
237,600
68
11
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$414,060
+1.2%
70
600
66
12
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$392,890
+2.7%
150
1,000
65
13
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$36,040
-0.5%
11,320
555,800
65
14
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$81,900
+33.5%
210
23,400
61
15
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential · 53-7062
$45,690
+1.5%
9,990
384,300
59
16
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$107,540
+28.5%
310
16,000
59
17
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1216
$338,400
+3.3%
200
2,100
58
18
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$31,460
-9.9%
9,510
542,600
57
19
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$105,170
+23.2%
1,220
62,100
55
20
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$135,890
+14.8%
2,140
74,600
52
21
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$133,450
+20.4%
510
12,000
52
22
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$244,240
+8.6%
250
2,700
51
23
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential · 35-2014
$36,470
+14.9%
4,490
250,700
51
24
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$36,790
+8.5%
5,240
472,300
51
25
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$149,130
+15.2%
850
55,600
49
Showing top 25 of 551 scored occupations — show all 551show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,160
-6.7%
48
27
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$280,100
+2.7%
48
28
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree
$105,600
+15.8%
47
29
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,750
+2.0%
44
30
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,990
+16.1%
44
31
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$82,460
+21.5%
44
32
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,760
+17.3%
43
33
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,820
+2.3%
43
34
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$63,520
+22.0%
42
35
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$49,070
+7.3%
41
36
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$220,660
+4.1%
41
37
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$68,630
+16.8%
41
38
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$82,640
+18.5%
40
39
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,710
+9.5%
40
40
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,370
+5.3%
39
41
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$75,730
+4.6%
39
42
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,670
-5.5%
39
43
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$234,950
+0.8%
38
44
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$30,890
-0.7%
37
45
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$60,970
+19.2%
37
46
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$80,710
+16.8%
37
47
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$126,440
+4.5%
37
48
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$72,800
+16.7%
37
49
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,190
+19.8%
36
50
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$90,220
+8.8%
36†
51
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,960
+20.0%
36
52
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$75,240
+15.0%
36
53
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,480
-1.6%
36
54
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,150
+3.6%
35
55
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$102,070
+8.7%
35
56
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$108,990
+11.9%
35
57
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$83,200
+13.8%
35
58
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$93,250
+12.5%
35
59
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$116,130
+11.2%
35
60
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,140
+15.4%
34
61
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$164,560
+4.3%
34
62
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$72,630
+11.1%
34†
63
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$81,170
+14.7%
34
64
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$96,940
+11.0%
34
65
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$142,040
+4.6%
33
66
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$96,160
+5.6%
33
67
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$84,340
+13.0%
33
68
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$38,240
-1.5%
33
69
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$132,110
+8.0%
32
70
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,330
+10.9%
32
71
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$118,750
+9.5%
32
72
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$29,040
+5.9%
32
73
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,250
+0.3%
31
74
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,720
+6.0%
31
75
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$81,230
+12.1%
31
76
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$73,610
+12.9%
31
77
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$105,470
+8.7%
31
78
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$171,100
+2.5%
31
79
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,180
+9.6%
31
80
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$125,580
+6.6%
30
81
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,840
+3.8%
30
82
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$139,050
+5.0%
30
83
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,990
+12.8%
30
84
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,980
+12.5%
30
85
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$86,330
+9.1%
30
86
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$147,400
+3.8%
30
87
Database Architects · Bachelor's degree
$109,430
+8.7%
30
88
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$133,010
+5.1%
29
89
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$109,710
+8.1%
29
90
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$75,630
+6.2%
29
91
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$71,090
+12.8%
29
92
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,030
-2.0%
29
93
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$69,860
+12.6%
29
94
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$49,710
-5.8%
29
95
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$105,870
+6.6%
29
96
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$63,260
+10.8%
29
97
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,250
-0.1%
29
98
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$119,990
+4.7%
29
99
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$110,810
+7.2%
29
100
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$62,570
+13.3%
29
101
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,950
+7.3%
29
102
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,030
+11.0%
28
103
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$98,190
+5.0%
28
104
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$83,920
+10.0%
28
105
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$76,870
+9.6%
28
106
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,490
+8.1%
28
107
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$78,330
+8.2%
27
108
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$72,190
+7.5%
27†
109
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$61,580
+6.7%
27
110
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,600
+3.1%
27
111
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,880
+4.1%
27
112
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,040
+12.1%
27
113
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,760
+11.9%
27
114
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,030
+5.8%
27
115
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,990
+9.5%
27
116
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$90,530
+7.0%
27
117
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$80,500
+3.0%
27
118
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,610
+8.8%
27
119
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,890
+4.5%
27
120
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,370
+3.7%
26
121
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$110,050
+5.7%
26
122
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$100,720
+6.1%
26
123
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,020
+5.8%
26
124
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,610
+11.3%
26
125
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$60,900
+11.1%
26
126
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,110
+5.0%
25
127
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$104,860
+6.2%
25
128
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$90,740
+7.3%
25
129
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,360
+4.2%
25
130
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,210
+6.4%
25
131
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$121,750
+4.2%
25
132
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$86,630
+6.4%
25
133
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$130,110
+3.1%
25
134
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$76,400
+5.8%
25
135
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,290
-2.9%
25
136
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,070
+3.7%
25
137
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,620
+10.4%
24
138
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$60,980
+9.7%
24
139
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,390
+11.5%
24
140
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,060
+3.1%
24
141
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,000
+2.2%
24
142
Physical Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$147,650
+0.6%
24
143
Statisticians · Master's degree
$75,890
+8.5%
24
144
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$40,790
+3.6%
24
145
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,500
+3.1%
24
146
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,560
+4.5%
24
147
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,260
+6.4%
24
148
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,470
+8.7%
24
149
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$61,210
-1.6%
23
150
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,220
+3.7%
23
151
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$116,050
+1.9%
23
152
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$108,130
+4.1%
23
153
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$94,320
+4.6%
23
154
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$132,120
+1.3%
23
155
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$80,610
+7.1%
23
156
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$97,330
+4.9%
23
157
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,770
+6.4%
23
158
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$60,480
+2.5%
23
159
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,740
+7.1%
23
160
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$35,050
+0.4%
22
161
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$62,860
+7.7%
22
162
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,300
+2.6%
22
163
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,230
+8.5%
22
164
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$48,790
+9.1%
22
165
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$78,170
+5.7%
22
166
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$60,810
+0.4%
22
167
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$97,110
+3.9%
22
168
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$115,400
+2.6%
22
169
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,350
+1.2%
22
170
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,910
+10.0%
22
171
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,720
-0.3%
22
172
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$84,650
+1.7%
21
173
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$50,430
+9.5%
21
174
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,110
+2.4%
21
175
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,300
+2.9%
21
176
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,000
+8.5%
21
177
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$102,720
+1.9%
21
178
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,350
-5.0%
21
179
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$79,440
+3.0%
21
180
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$48,050
+9.5%
21
181
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$42,620
+10.1%
21
182
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,630
+6.5%
21
183
Avionics Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,900
+8.2%
21
184
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,560
+6.4%
21
185
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$92,040
+3.8%
21
186
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,920
+3.1%
21†
187
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$101,600
+1.7%
21
188
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$70,280
+4.8%
21
189
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$111,020
+2.2%
21
190
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,400
+5.3%
21
191
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$37,100
+6.4%
21
192
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$84,570
+4.4%
21
193
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$107,940
-1.5%
20
194
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,110
+3.6%
20
195
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists · Bachelor's degree
$71,070
+6.4%
20
196
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$102,640
+3.0%
20
197
Agricultural Equipment Operators · No formal educational credential
$48,080
+7.7%
20
198
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$64,260
+7.0%
20
199
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$101,870
+2.5%
20
200
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,120
+4.4%
20
201
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$91,370
+3.9%
20
202
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$70,040
+5.5%
20
203
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$67,790
+4.3%
20
204
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$31,010
+6.3%
20
205
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$75,050
+5.5%
20
206
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,160
+8.7%
20
207
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$100,250
+2.1%
20
208
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,390
+4.2%
20
209
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,280
+7.1%
20
210
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$122,160
-11.2%
20
211
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$79,360
+4.4%
20
212
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$58,160
+6.7%
20
213
Animal Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$72,100
+5.8%
20
214
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,700
+2.5%
20
215
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$76,040
+4.3%
19
216
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$65,320
+5.4%
19
217
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$83,170
+4.2%
19
218
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,330
+1.7%
19
219
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$64,560
+3.4%
19
220
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$101,240
+2.0%
19
221
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,000
+2.6%
19
222
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,390
+6.7%
19
223
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$103,580
+1.3%
19
224
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$59,740
+5.9%
19
225
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$48,600
+3.1%
19
226
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$70,480
+5.3%
19
227
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$63,830
+3.7%
19†
228
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$107,990
+1.2%
19
229
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,630
+3.0%
19
230
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$37,560
+6.7%
19
231
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,920
+5.7%
19
232
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,740
+4.0%
19
233
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$81,330
+3.9%
19
234
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,850
+5.6%
19
235
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,820
-4.7%
19
236
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$63,670
+3.3%
18
237
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$44,620
+3.2%
18
238
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,090
+8.2%
18
239
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$82,880
+3.4%
18
240
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$93,130
-2.8%
18
241
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,990
+6.0%
18
242
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,340
+7.6%
18
243
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$58,960
+3.5%
18
244
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$77,280
+3.4%
18
245
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$62,680
+1.7%
18
246
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,760
-8.8%
18
247
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$80,320
+3.8%
18
248
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$84,070
+3.2%
18
249
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$37,290
+3.9%
18
250
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$39,490
+2.0%
18
251
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$36,900
+5.6%
18
252
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,890
+3.0%
18
253
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$78,500
+3.4%
18
254
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,390
+4.5%
18
255
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,320
+5.0%
18
256
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,840
+6.9%
18
257
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,940
+3.2%
18
258
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$36,910
+3.0%
18
259
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,360
+8.1%
18
260
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$64,720
+4.1%
18
261
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,470
+5.4%
18
262
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$61,640
+4.5%
18
263
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,500
+3.6%
18
264
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$98,700
-0.8%
17
265
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$28,070
+3.4%
17
266
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$86,450
-4.2%
17
267
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,890
+6.6%
17
268
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$78,260
+3.1%
17
269
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$63,490
+4.6%
17
270
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,480
+5.2%
17
271
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,140
+4.7%
17
272
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,080
+3.4%
17
273
Riggers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,890
+3.2%
17
274
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,530
+3.7%
17
275
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$47,250
+5.5%
17
276
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,530
0.0%
17
277
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,220
+6.3%
17
278
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$85,530
+2.5%
17
279
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$57,870
+4.9%
17
280
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$61,210
+4.3%
17
281
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,820
0.0%
17
282
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$33,430
+7.0%
17
283
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,670
+5.1%
17
284
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$69,350
+3.5%
17
285
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$75,340
+1.3%
17
286
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,870
+4.5%
17
287
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,400
+2.6%
17
288
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,430
+5.6%
17
289
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$59,650
+4.5%
17
290
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,300
+3.3%
17
291
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$65,210
+3.8%
17
292
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,220
+5.7%
17
293
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$68,080
+4.1%
17
294
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$57,710
+1.8%
17
295
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$76,640
+3.0%
16
296
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$51,700
+4.8%
16
297
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,450
+3.5%
16
298
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,060
+4.5%
16
299
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$90,890
-4.2%
16
300
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$23,410
+6.4%
16†
301
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,170
+6.2%
16
302
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$54,870
+3.8%
16
303
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,310
+4.1%
16
304
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,820
+5.9%
16
305
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$101,220
-0.1%
16
306
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$73,550
+1.8%
16
307
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$61,310
-3.7%
16
308
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,540
+2.1%
16
309
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,310
+0.4%
16
310
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,430
+5.8%
16
311
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$60,100
-2.0%
16
312
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$61,430
+4.0%
16
313
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,790
+0.2%
16
314
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$39,720
+4.1%
16
315
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,770
+2.3%
16
316
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,770
+3.4%
16
317
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,170
+5.3%
16
318
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,310
+6.0%
16
319
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,790
+4.6%
16
320
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,940
+3.5%
16
321
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,430
+6.4%
15
322
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,850
+3.0%
15
323
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$91,560
+0.7%
15
324
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,120
+2.1%
15
325
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$81,330
+1.6%
15
326
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$80,990
+1.5%
15
327
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$92,280
-6.0%
15
328
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,020
+4.9%
15
329
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,890
+4.3%
15
330
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,040
+2.4%
15
331
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,360
+0.7%
15†
332
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$60,230
+3.6%
15
333
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,730
-7.7%
15
334
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,890
+3.0%
15
335
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$90,380
-0.4%
15
336
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$65,140
+2.6%
15
337
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,160
+3.4%
15
338
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$49,310
+4.6%
15
339
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,760
+3.7%
15
340
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$44,190
+5.5%
15
341
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$34,230
+6.0%
15
342
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,200
-7.8%
15
343
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,180
+2.4%
15
344
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$49,260
+1.1%
15
345
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$45,120
+5.3%
15
346
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$82,820
+1.1%
15
347
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,030
+2.1%
15
348
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,820
+3.3%
15†
349
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$62,830
+1.7%
15
350
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$55,330
+3.5%
15
351
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,300
-12.9%
15
352
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,210
+2.5%
15
353
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,810
+3.7%
15
354
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$73,280
-4.2%
15
355
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,800
+3.3%
15
356
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,320
+5.1%
15
357
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,290
-0.7%
15
358
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,280
+2.3%
15
359
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,430
+1.8%
15
360
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$59,190
+3.2%
15
361
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,040
-3.5%
15
362
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,400
+1.6%
14
363
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,490
+3.8%
14
364
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,590
+3.8%
14
365
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$73,570
+0.7%
14
366
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,570
+2.9%
14
367
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$59,760
+3.1%
14
368
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,060
0.0%
14
369
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,300
+1.2%
14
370
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,760
+2.2%
14
371
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$80,930
+0.6%
14
372
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$77,400
+1.0%
14
373
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$58,370
+3.3%
14
374
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$56,470
+2.1%
14
375
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,460
-7.8%
14
376
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,280
+3.6%
14
377
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$64,470
+0.8%
14†
378
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,170
+3.0%
14
379
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,160
+1.6%
14
380
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,100
+3.7%
14
381
Barbers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,540
+4.1%
14
382
Agricultural Technicians · Associate's degree
$46,960
+4.3%
14
383
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$71,850
+0.5%
14
384
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,010
+3.5%
14
385
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$46,450
+3.8%
14
386
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,460
-5.1%
14
387
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$45,110
+4.2%
14
388
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$50,860
+3.6%
14
389
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$67,190
+1.7%
14
390
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,240
+3.6%
14
391
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,970
+5.1%
14
392
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$67,720
+2.0%
14
393
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,800
-3.4%
13
394
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$59,430
+0.2%
13
395
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,720
+2.7%
13
396
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,460
+2.5%
13
397
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,570
-0.8%
13
398
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$49,960
+3.1%
13
399
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$77,300
+0.6%
13
400
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,110
+3.3%
13
401
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$72,990
+0.9%
13
402
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,080
+3.2%
13
403
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,270
-1.6%
13
404
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$52,220
+3.3%
13
405
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$64,060
+1.7%
13
406
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$74,810
-4.4%
13
407
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,010
-3.5%
13
408
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$63,050
+1.4%
13
409
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,240
+3.6%
13
410
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,980
+2.0%
13
411
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$78,730
-0.7%
13
412
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,860
+1.7%
13
413
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,820
0.0%
13
414
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$74,130
-2.6%
13
415
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$77,570
-6.5%
13
416
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$79,520
-6.0%
12
417
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$76,400
-1.7%
12
418
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$76,440
0.0%
12
419
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$59,000
+0.9%
12
420
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$71,280
+0.2%
12
421
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$61,500
-1.8%
12
422
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,540
+2.5%
12
423
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,230
+2.9%
12
424
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,240
-2.8%
12
425
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,290
-2.3%
12
426
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$68,960
+0.7%
12
427
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,550
+4.2%
12
428
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$42,570
+1.6%
12
429
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$59,420
-1.6%
12
430
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$60,680
+1.0%
12
431
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$61,210
-1.6%
12
432
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,470
-6.5%
12
433
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$56,930
+1.5%
12
434
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,580
-0.9%
12
435
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$73,130
-10.8%
12
436
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$57,950
-1.8%
12
437
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,330
-1.8%
12
438
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$72,230
-1.8%
12
439
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,160
+1.0%
12
440
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$60,060
+1.4%
12
441
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,020
+0.7%
12
442
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$61,500
+1.1%
12
443
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,900
+2.0%
12
444
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,720
+2.6%
12
445
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,810
+1.0%
11
446
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,680
+1.4%
11
447
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$57,590
+1.5%
11
448
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$68,600
-3.2%
11
449
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$60,520
+0.6%
11
450
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,550
-0.4%
11
451
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$70,540
-0.3%
11
452
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,220
+2.0%
11
453
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$60,420
-0.1%
11
454
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,240
+3.3%
11
455
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,600
-16.7%
11
456
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,550
+3.0%
11
457
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,710
+2.3%
11
458
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,580
-4.7%
11
459
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,740
+2.2%
11
460
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$63,820
-13.7%
11
461
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,250
-10.7%
11
462
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,280
-3.1%
11
463
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$48,190
+1.7%
11
464
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,690
0.0%
10
465
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,980
+3.1%
10
466
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$51,240
+1.5%
10
467
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,680
+2.8%
10
468
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$59,840
-8.4%
10
469
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$57,820
-3.5%
10
470
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,390
-4.3%
10
471
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$28,660
-1.5%
10
472
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,870
+2.8%
10
473
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,100
+0.5%
10
474
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$53,650
+1.2%
10
475
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,540
-5.8%
10
476
Upholsterers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,420
-1.8%
10†
477
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$63,480
-2.5%
10
478
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,390
-3.7%
10
479
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,750
0.0%
10
480
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$64,540
-0.2%
10
481
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$39,730
+2.2%
10
482
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$29,980
+0.2%
10
483
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$58,720
-0.9%
10
484
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$40,080
+1.0%
10
485
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$57,680
-1.9%
10
486
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,190
-0.5%
10
487
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,970
-13.2%
10
488
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$35,890
+2.5%
10
489
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,440
-0.2%
9
490
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,670
-12.0%
9†
491
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$46,190
+0.6%
9
492
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,780
+1.4%
9
493
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,950
-6.0%
9
494
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$51,390
-2.5%
9
495
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,020
-5.5%
9
496
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$30,220
-13.5%
9
497
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,430
-16.3%
9
498
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,110
-6.4%
9
499
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,410
+1.8%
9
500
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,280
-2.5%
9
501
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$53,000
-7.1%
9
502
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,400
-12.1%
9
503
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,000
-6.8%
9
504
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$53,980
-1.2%
9
505
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,660
-10.5%
9
506
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$31,440
-5.4%
9
507
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,170
-8.9%
9
508
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,870
-2.9%
9
509
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,630
-8.7%
8
510
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,780
-3.8%
8
511
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,140
-1.6%
8
512
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,820
-1.8%
8
513
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products · No formal educational credential
$45,590
-5.4%
8
514
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$49,830
-6.4%
8
515
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,740
+0.3%
8
516
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,300
-25.9%
8
517
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,370
-0.6%
8
518
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$47,810
-4.1%
8
519
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$46,530
-2.0%
8
520
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$36,740
-1.0%
8
521
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$50,120
-10.5%
8
522
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,760
-16.1%
8
523
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,240
-6.8%
8
524
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$48,090
-2.8%
8
525
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$47,770
-3.4%
8
526
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,480
-2.3%
8
527
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,310
-13.6%
8
528
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$27,840
+1.2%
8
529
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$44,660
-4.9%
8
530
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$40,320
-5.0%
8
531
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$43,420
-3.9%
7
532
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,480
-8.3%
7
533
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,850
-8.1%
7
534
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,310
-8.3%
7
535
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,860
-15.9%
7
536
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,590
-11.6%
7
537
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$31,080
-3.3%
7
538
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,480
-2.7%
7
539
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$38,500
-5.5%
7
540
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$32,180
-0.1%
7†
541
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,120
-6.6%
7
542
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,690
-1.3%
6
543
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$35,700
-10.8%
6
544
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,290
-5.9%
6
545
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,430
-5.0%
6
546
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,530
-6.7%
6
547
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,440
-2.3%
6
548
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,100
-9.4%
6†
549
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,640
-6.1%
5
550
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,560
-2.2%
5
551
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$23,440
-22.1%
4
Live jobs in North Dakota
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