Best jobs in Vermont

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

Search live jobs in Vermont How we score
Wages here are local to Vermont (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 Vermont pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$434,730 vs $248,560 · +74.9%
$438,530 vs $414,010 · +5.9%
$41,600 vs $35,800 · +16.2%
$134,740 vs $132,300 · +1.8%
$434,780 vs $391,490 · +11.1%
$430,820 vs $335,550 · +28.4%
−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
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1217
$434,730
+5.4%
40
300
100
02
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$438,530
+3.9%
160
600
99
03
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$41,600
+17.0%
7,700
765,800
99
04
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$134,740
+40.1%
700
29,500
98
05
Anesthesiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1211
$434,780
+3.2%
90
1,300
97
06
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$430,820
+2.7%
130
1,000
95
07
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$418,760
+1.2%
90
600
90
08
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$127,070
+33.5%
200
23,400
83
09
Solar Photovoltaic Installers · High school diploma or equivalent · 47-2231
$49,490
+42.1%
250
4,100
81
10
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$98,640
+4.4%
8,000
308,700
80
11
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$343,050
+2.5%
440
9,600
79
12
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$36,030
+6.1%
6,830
904,300
78
13
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$97,460
+4.9%
7,410
189,100
74
14
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1223
$302,770
+6.1%
80
900
74
15
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$283,060
+8.6%
40
2,700
74
16
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$128,690
+23.2%
860
62,100
71
17
Information Security Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-1212
$109,750
+28.5%
220
16,000
71
18
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$37,400
-0.5%
8,250
555,800
68
19
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$150,490
+20.4%
410
12,000
67
20
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$125,280
+15.8%
1,740
115,200
65
21
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$37,130
+8.5%
5,360
472,300
63
22
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$128,690
+14.8%
1,790
74,600
63
23
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1241
$258,910
+4.3%
30
300
61
24
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$138,460
+15.2%
1,100
55,600
61
25
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$35,720
-9.9%
7,030
542,600
60
Showing top 25 of 527 scored occupations — show all 527show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,500
+17.3%
58
27
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$188,250
+4.2%
58†
28
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$239,340
+2.7%
56
29
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$89,790
+21.5%
55
30
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$228,670
+3.3%
54
31
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential
$45,390
+14.9%
53
32
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,850
+18.4%
53†
33
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,660
+16.8%
52†
34
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree
$71,600
+22.0%
52
35
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$204,960
+4.1%
51
36
Nurse Midwives · Master's degree
$151,030
+11.1%
50
37
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$40,910
+2.0%
49
38
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$61,810
+16.8%
48
39
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$215,350
+0.8%
47
40
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$74,680
+18.5%
47
41
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$83,560
+16.7%
47
42
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$59,140
-0.7%
46
43
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,560
+20.0%
46
44
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$175,070
+4.3%
46
45
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,730
+9.5%
46†
46
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,310
-6.7%
46
47
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$194,170
+2.5%
45
48
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,830
+4.0%
45
49
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$131,820
+9.6%
45
50
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$111,530
+8.2%
45
51
Training and Development Managers · Bachelor's degree
$124,990
+5.8%
45†
52
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,180
+16.1%
45
53
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$82,090
+15.0%
44
54
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$93,340
+13.8%
44
55
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,090
+19.8%
44
56
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$104,100
+13.0%
44
57
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$110,930
+11.9%
44
58
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$107,520
+8.8%
43
59
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$138,650
+4.7%
43
60
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$97,970
+10.9%
43
61
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$103,010
+11.0%
43
62
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$62,780
+12.6%
42†
63
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$137,290
+8.0%
42
64
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$103,450
+8.7%
42
65
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$110,020
+9.6%
42
66
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$125,440
+4.5%
42
67
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$116,790
+5.5%
42†
68
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$78,890
+4.6%
42
69
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$127,310
+4.1%
42
70
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$157,710
+3.8%
42
71
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$43,800
-1.5%
41
72
Aerospace Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$144,400
+6.1%
41
73
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$107,330
+9.1%
41
74
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$87,210
+12.5%
40
75
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$111,310
+7.2%
40
76
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$73,130
+14.7%
40
77
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,250
+12.5%
40
78
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,400
+4.5%
39
79
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$136,270
+4.6%
39
80
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$77,800
+10.8%
39
81
Computer Systems Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$99,610
+8.7%
39
82
Statisticians · Master's degree
$82,210
+8.5%
39†
83
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$83,820
+12.1%
39
84
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$132,050
+5.0%
38
85
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$77,980
+12.8%
38
86
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,430
+9.5%
38
87
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$137,810
+5.1%
38
88
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$39,390
+1.5%
37
89
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,300
+11.9%
37
90
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,270
+11.2%
37
91
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$74,110
+12.8%
37
92
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,510
+3.8%
36
93
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$71,710
+3.0%
36
94
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,820
+6.0%
36
95
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,090
+7.3%
36
96
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,130
+2.3%
36
97
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,110
+8.1%
36
98
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$63,070
-2.0%
36
99
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$90,420
+3.0%
36
100
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$77,800
+6.2%
36
101
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$131,290
+3.7%
35
102
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$97,470
+7.0%
35
103
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$108,520
+6.6%
35
104
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$129,170
+4.2%
35
105
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$53,150
+4.6%
35
106
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$129,260
+4.2%
35
107
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$80,800
+5.6%
35
108
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$46,230
+3.6%
35
109
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,500
-5.5%
35
110
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$80,760
+6.4%
34
111
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$60,680
+12.9%
34
112
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$135,720
+3.1%
34
113
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,920
-1.6%
34
114
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$45,450
+5.9%
34
115
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,850
+6.1%
34
116
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$76,580
+10.0%
34
117
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$74,880
+6.7%
34
118
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$103,070
+7.1%
34
119
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$92,320
+7.7%
34
120
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,490
+5.3%
33
121
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$56,220
+12.6%
33
122
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$48,580
+7.3%
33
123
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$73,210
+9.7%
33
124
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$95,600
+5.0%
33
125
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$62,150
+8.1%
33
126
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,200
+4.2%
32
127
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$126,550
+2.1%
32
128
Commercial Divers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$85,780
+8.5%
32
129
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,640
+6.4%
32
130
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$54,720
-5.8%
32
131
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$62,910
+11.1%
32
132
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$134,850
+2.1%
32
133
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$99,090
+5.7%
32
134
Personal Service Managers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,570
+6.5%
32
135
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,090
+12.1%
32
136
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$81,140
+7.7%
31
137
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$105,640
+5.5%
31
138
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$101,170
+5.7%
31
139
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$76,220
-1.6%
31
140
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,750
+11.0%
31
141
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$97,040
+4.6%
31
142
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,530
+3.1%
31
143
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,910
+6.4%
31
144
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$84,550
+7.5%
30
145
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,080
+10.4%
30
146
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,500
+11.3%
30
147
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,230
+7.3%
30
148
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$114,150
+1.9%
30
149
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$65,330
+5.8%
30
150
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$57,560
+7.1%
30†
151
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,840
+0.3%
30
152
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$94,540
+4.3%
30
153
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$106,680
+4.1%
29
154
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$66,060
+4.8%
29
155
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$87,070
+3.2%
29†
156
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,440
+7.1%
29
157
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$94,930
+5.3%
29
158
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$76,450
+4.4%
29†
159
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$55,890
+10.1%
29
160
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,500
+8.7%
29
161
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$86,180
+6.2%
29
162
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,630
+4.2%
28
163
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,300
+8.8%
28
164
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,790
+3.3%
28
165
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$105,350
-1.5%
28
166
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$104,450
+1.7%
28
167
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,180
+6.9%
28
168
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$88,710
+3.8%
28
169
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$49,490
+9.1%
28
170
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,760
-5.0%
28
171
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,990
+10.0%
28
172
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$59,990
+6.4%
28
173
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,790
-0.3%
28
174
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,960
+8.5%
27
175
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,050
+3.1%
27
176
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$99,280
+2.9%
27
177
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,170
+4.5%
27
178
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$59,290
+8.6%
27
179
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,580
+2.9%
27
180
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$51,200
+9.5%
27
181
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$86,120
+4.9%
27
182
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$94,430
+3.6%
27
183
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,930
+2.6%
27
184
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,910
+3.1%
27
185
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$92,580
+3.9%
26
186
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,870
+3.6%
26
187
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$77,460
+4.4%
26
188
Soil and Plant Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$58,220
+5.4%
26†
189
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$64,570
+3.5%
26
190
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$107,490
+2.0%
26
191
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$77,450
+5.5%
26
192
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$74,310
+4.8%
26
193
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$88,280
+3.3%
26
194
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$95,900
+1.9%
26
195
Rock Splitters, Quarry · No formal educational credential
$65,420
+4.4%
26†
196
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,720
+3.7%
26
197
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,760
+6.4%
26
198
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,940
+6.4%
26
199
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$76,030
+5.3%
26
200
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$82,400
+3.9%
26
201
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$73,940
-2.0%
26
202
Landscape Architects · Bachelor's degree
$69,740
+3.5%
25†
203
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,410
+3.7%
25
204
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$72,530
+4.3%
25
205
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,350
+6.0%
25
206
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,020
+5.8%
25
207
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,190
+3.7%
25
208
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$75,540
+1.2%
25
209
Air Traffic Controllers · Associate's degree
$109,140
+1.2%
25
210
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,390
+2.5%
25
211
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$34,120
+6.3%
25†
212
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,490
+6.7%
25
213
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,290
+8.7%
25
214
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,910
+6.0%
25
215
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$101,060
+1.9%
25
216
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$81,080
+4.3%
25
217
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,560
+8.5%
25
218
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$97,980
+1.7%
25
219
Calibration Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$77,950
+4.7%
24
220
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$67,340
+3.4%
24
221
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$49,730
+4.1%
24
222
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,920
+8.1%
24
223
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,460
+3.0%
24
224
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$84,750
+3.4%
24
225
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,600
+8.2%
24
226
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,440
+3.4%
24
227
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$88,710
+1.7%
24
228
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,650
+5.6%
24
229
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$76,370
+4.0%
24
230
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,470
+5.2%
24
231
Curators · Master's degree
$56,520
+7.0%
24
232
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$83,250
+3.4%
24
233
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$37,680
+0.4%
24
234
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,100
+3.6%
24
235
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$106,330
-0.7%
23
236
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$85,100
+2.5%
23
237
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$59,040
+5.9%
23
238
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$42,270
+6.7%
23
239
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$63,030
-3.7%
23
240
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,670
+4.5%
23
241
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,510
+6.3%
23
242
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$78,360
+1.3%
23
243
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,810
+3.6%
23
244
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,600
+0.7%
23
245
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$83,820
+2.6%
23
246
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,140
+7.6%
23
247
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$80,690
+3.2%
23
248
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$68,140
+4.5%
23
249
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,600
+5.1%
23
250
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$104,230
-0.7%
23
251
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,860
+2.3%
23
252
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$73,070
+3.9%
22
253
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$78,680
+1.7%
22
254
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$75,270
+3.1%
22
255
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,920
+3.3%
22
256
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$46,370
+2.0%
22
257
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$87,620
+2.1%
22
258
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,360
+5.0%
22
259
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,660
+6.2%
22
260
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$93,430
+1.0%
22
261
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$39,980
+5.6%
22
262
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$55,660
+4.9%
22
263
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$86,020
-4.2%
21
264
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,000
+3.0%
21
265
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,830
+4.3%
21
266
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,110
+2.7%
21
267
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · Master's degree
$83,740
+2.0%
21
268
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,760
+3.0%
21
269
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$53,120
+3.8%
21
270
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,830
+4.6%
21
271
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$60,660
+4.5%
21
272
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$61,000
+4.1%
21
273
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,170
+3.3%
21
274
Food Science Technicians · Associate's degree
$60,980
+4.8%
21
275
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,450
+4.1%
21
276
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,100
+2.1%
21
277
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$70,130
+3.4%
21
278
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,980
-0.1%
21
279
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$65,560
+3.7%
21
280
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$48,430
+3.2%
21
281
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,870
+1.7%
21
282
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,560
+2.2%
21
283
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$79,360
-1.6%
21
284
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$63,080
+4.0%
20
285
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,770
-1.6%
20
286
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,000
+5.6%
20
287
Fashion Designers · Bachelor's degree
$79,610
+2.0%
20
288
Technical Writers · Bachelor's degree
$87,860
+0.9%
20
289
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$74,200
-1.8%
20
290
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,100
+2.1%
20
291
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$63,460
+3.5%
20
292
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,390
+2.4%
20
293
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers · No formal educational credential
$59,820
+4.2%
20
294
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,470
+3.5%
20
295
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$35,290
+3.4%
20
296
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$65,690
+2.1%
20
297
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,430
+3.4%
20†
298
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$38,200
+1.6%
20
299
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$46,260
+3.1%
20
300
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$69,620
+3.0%
20
301
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,030
+5.8%
20
302
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$89,560
-6.0%
20
303
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,940
+3.7%
20
304
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,120
+2.1%
20
305
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists · Bachelor's degree
$79,620
+1.6%
20
306
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,480
+5.7%
20
307
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,340
+2.5%
20
308
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,970
-5.1%
20
309
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,010
+1.3%
20
310
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,460
+4.5%
20
311
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$82,820
+0.7%
20
312
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,080
+5.7%
20
313
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$39,530
+3.9%
20
314
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$62,360
+1.7%
20
315
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,890
-3.5%
19
316
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,550
+0.4%
19
317
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$63,870
+3.2%
19
318
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,890
+2.2%
19
319
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$80,750
+1.2%
19
320
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,970
+5.3%
19
321
Special Education Teachers, Preschool · Bachelor's degree
$79,000
+1.4%
19
322
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,640
+4.4%
19
323
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$86,870
0.0%
19
324
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$81,390
-4.2%
19
325
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,810
+2.3%
19
326
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$81,800
-4.2%
19
327
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$59,300
+3.6%
19
328
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,650
+6.4%
19
329
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$67,160
+0.2%
19
330
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$72,400
+1.8%
19
331
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$37,300
+5.4%
19
332
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,500
-10.7%
19
333
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$47,380
+1.1%
19
334
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$63,380
+3.3%
19
335
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$36,550
-3.4%
19
336
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$77,960
+1.2%
19
337
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,630
+2.5%
19
338
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,850
0.0%
19
339
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,390
+3.3%
19
340
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$85,870
-0.1%
19
341
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$72,410
+1.7%
19
342
Cooks, All Other · No formal educational credential
$41,250
+5.5%
19
343
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$43,300
+5.3%
19
344
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,760
+0.6%
19
345
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,580
+0.2%
18
346
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,320
+4.9%
18
347
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$55,090
+4.0%
18
348
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,250
+2.4%
18
349
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,590
+3.2%
18
350
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,400
+2.2%
18
351
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,030
+2.4%
18
352
Hydrologists · Bachelor's degree
$86,140
-0.1%
18
353
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$37,540
+3.0%
18
354
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$32,420
+6.4%
18
355
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$53,570
+3.8%
18
356
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$40,110
+5.5%
18
357
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$73,110
-1.9%
18
358
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,420
+2.9%
18
359
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,750
-0.2%
18
360
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$79,220
-1.8%
18
361
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$51,190
+3.5%
18
362
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$44,550
+4.5%
18
363
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,890
+3.7%
18
364
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,370
0.0%
18
365
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$45,410
+3.6%
18
366
Insurance Underwriters · Bachelor's degree
$77,990
-2.6%
18
367
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,370
+3.5%
18
368
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$61,160
+1.8%
18
369
Material Moving Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$49,040
+4.3%
18
370
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,700
-2.8%
18
371
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$47,510
+4.4%
17
372
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$79,450
-1.7%
17
373
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,350
+2.9%
17
374
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,500
+3.3%
17
375
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other · No formal educational credential
$46,090
+4.4%
17
376
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,240
-11.2%
17
377
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,830
+3.2%
17
378
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,560
+2.2%
17
379
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,490
+2.5%
17
380
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,750
+2.6%
17
381
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,710
+3.8%
17
382
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$29,290
+6.0%
17
383
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$36,010
+0.2%
17
384
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,440
+4.9%
17
385
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,110
+3.5%
17
386
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$59,010
-3.5%
17
387
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,730
-0.4%
17
388
Brokerage Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$78,200
-9.5%
17
389
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$66,860
+0.6%
17
390
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,000
+1.6%
17
391
Interpreters and Translators · Bachelor's degree
$62,450
+1.7%
16
392
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,210
0.0%
16
393
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,080
-7.7%
16
394
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,560
+3.0%
16
395
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,000
-0.8%
16
396
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$48,620
+3.1%
16
397
Agricultural Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$63,630
+1.5%
16
398
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,850
+3.2%
16
399
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$64,950
+1.0%
16
400
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,120
+3.3%
16
401
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$59,010
+1.8%
16
402
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,530
+1.0%
16
403
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,560
-1.8%
16
404
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$74,940
-6.0%
16
405
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$73,040
-6.5%
16
406
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$62,450
+0.7%
16
407
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$48,740
+3.1%
16
408
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,250
+2.5%
16
409
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$71,220
-4.4%
15
410
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,900
+1.6%
15
411
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$69,300
-10.8%
15
412
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,640
-6.5%
15
413
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,340
+2.0%
15
414
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$61,050
-3.5%
15
415
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,030
-12.9%
15
416
Media and Communication Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,790
+2.7%
15
417
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$31,080
-1.5%
15
418
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,680
0.0%
15
419
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,030
-2.9%
15†
420
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,580
-0.8%
15
421
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$63,280
-1.6%
15
422
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,970
-3.1%
15
423
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,220
+1.2%
15
424
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$50,030
+1.4%
15
425
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$39,440
-5.4%
15
426
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$64,020
+0.5%
15
427
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,810
-7.8%
15
428
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$63,220
-2.5%
14
429
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$52,770
+1.5%
14
430
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$66,100
-1.2%
14
431
Stonemasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,950
-3.0%
14
432
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,620
-1.6%
14
433
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,460
-6.0%
14
434
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,240
-8.3%
14
435
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,790
-0.4%
14
436
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,570
+0.5%
14
437
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,610
+2.3%
14
438
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$53,920
+0.6%
14
439
Etchers and Engravers · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,380
-0.7%
14
440
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,800
+3.1%
14
441
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$38,160
+3.0%
14
442
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,180
0.0%
14
443
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,310
+2.8%
14
444
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,360
-0.9%
14
445
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$51,960
+0.9%
14
446
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$45,580
+1.0%
14
447
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$38,230
-13.5%
14
448
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$42,680
+2.4%
14
449
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$62,500
-13.7%
14
450
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,630
+2.3%
13
451
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,090
-5.8%
13†
452
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$62,830
-2.5%
13
453
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,750
-6.4%
13
454
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,340
-16.7%
13
455
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$49,950
-17.2%
13†
456
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,890
-2.5%
13
457
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$59,490
-8.4%
13
458
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$59,010
-1.8%
13
459
Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$59,930
-6.9%
13
460
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,260
-3.7%
13
461
Slaughterers and Meat Packers · No formal educational credential
$42,220
+2.2%
13
462
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,480
-11.6%
13
463
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$57,630
-10.5%
13
464
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,360
+0.7%
13
465
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,410
-7.8%
13
466
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$48,670
-18.1%
13†
467
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,570
-5.5%
13
468
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,570
-4.3%
13
469
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$53,920
-0.1%
13
470
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,710
-0.2%
13
471
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$46,350
+1.2%
12
472
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,060
-2.3%
12
473
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,640
-12.0%
12
474
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$38,830
-5.6%
12
475
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$40,880
+1.5%
12
476
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$56,850
-21.2%
12
477
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$46,980
+1.1%
12
478
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,280
+1.4%
12
479
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,880
-14.6%
12
480
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,860
-0.4%
12
481
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,780
+1.0%
12
482
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$53,610
-0.9%
12
483
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$51,810
-7.1%
12
484
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$54,160
-3.2%
12
485
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$54,830
-9.6%
12
486
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,090
-6.8%
12
487
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,220
-2.3%
12
488
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,910
-1.4%
12
489
Desktop Publishers · Associate's degree
$53,550
-12.4%
11
490
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,450
-0.5%
11
491
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,420
-6.8%
11
492
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,910
-13.2%
11
493
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,460
-8.1%
11
494
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,040
-0.6%
11
495
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,480
-1.8%
11
496
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,280
-25.9%
11
497
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$49,570
-10.5%
11
498
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,930
-16.1%
11
499
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,960
-8.7%
11
500
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,380
-15.2%
11
501
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,540
-15.9%
11
502
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,440
-4.8%
11
503
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$46,970
-3.9%
10
504
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$35,170
-3.3%
10
505
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,540
-8.9%
10
506
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,380
-6.6%
10
507
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,530
-3.8%
10
508
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,460
-1.5%
10
509
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,280
-3.3%
10
510
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$40,850
-10.8%
10
511
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,720
-5.9%
10
512
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$40,990
+0.6%
10
513
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,430
-6.7%
10
514
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,560
-12.1%
10
515
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$40,730
-5.0%
10
516
Woodworkers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,070
-4.4%
9
517
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$38,700
-1.0%
9
518
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,630
-26.3%
9
519
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,910
+0.2%
9
520
Demonstrators and Product Promoters · No formal educational credential
$37,040
-0.1%
9
521
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$33,030
-4.9%
9†
522
School Bus Monitors · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,020
-2.7%
9
523
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$40,390
-3.4%
9
524
Pharmacy Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,310
-0.1%
8
525
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,490
-1.6%
8
526
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$35,220
-5.5%
8
527
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,690
-1.3%
8
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