Best jobs in West Virginia

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

Search live jobs in West Virginia How we score
Wages here are local to West Virginia (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 West Virginia pay compares to the nation
Median vs U.S. median · scale ±10%
$597,740 vs $358,550 · +66.7%
$127,320 vs $132,300 · -3.8%
$28,010 vs $35,800 · -21.8%
$491,230 vs $335,550 · +46.4%
$468,210 vs $414,010 · +13.1%
$471,650 vs $420,860 · +12.1%
−10%U.S. MEDIAN+10%
Rank by Overall score ·Pay ·Growth ·Openings
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#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
P25–P75
Growth
Employed
Open/yr
Score
01
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1242
$597,740
+4.1%
120
400
100
02
Nurse Practitioners · Master's degree · 29-1171
$127,320
+40.1%
2,550
29,500
95
03
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · High school diploma or equivalent · 31-1120
$28,010
+17.0%
18,890
765,800
91
04
Emergency Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1214
$491,230
+2.7%
300
1,000
81
05
Surgeons, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1249
$468,210
+3.9%
240
600
80
06
Radiologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1224
$471,650
+2.7%
360
800
79
07
Data Scientists · Bachelor's degree · 15-2051
$85,090
+33.5%
390
23,400
73
08
Registered Nurses · Bachelor's degree · 29-1141
$80,130
+4.9%
23,430
189,100
72
09
Physicians, Pathologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1222
$400,070
+4.2%
50
400
69
10
Medical and Health Services Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-9111
$112,010
+23.2%
2,080
62,100
63
11
Nurse Anesthetists · Master's degree · 29-1151
$278,530
+8.6%
740
2,700
60
12
General and Operations Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-1021
$82,500
+4.4%
15,300
308,700
59
13
Physician Assistants · Master's degree · 29-1071
$128,610
+20.4%
1,080
12,000
58
14
Stockers and Order Fillers · No formal educational credential · 53-7065
$34,510
+8.5%
12,520
472,300
57
15
Retail Salespersons · No formal educational credential · 41-2031
$28,950
-0.5%
19,050
555,800
56
16
Software Developers · Bachelor's degree · 15-1252
$121,000
+15.8%
2,650
115,200
54
17
Cashiers · No formal educational credential · 41-2011
$26,370
-9.9%
17,360
542,600
52
18
Computer and Information Systems Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3021
$139,820
+15.2%
1,100
55,600
52
19
Financial Managers · Bachelor's degree · 11-3031
$113,140
+14.8%
2,610
74,600
50
20
Fast Food and Counter Workers · No formal educational credential · 35-3023
$26,070
+6.1%
6,240
904,300
50
21
Physical Therapist Assistants · Associate's degree · 31-2021
$60,430
+22.0%
980
19,800
50
22
Cooks, Restaurant · No formal educational credential · 35-2014
$29,590
+14.9%
6,450
250,700
50
23
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1218
$300,810
+1.2%
100
600
49
24
Physicians, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree · 29-1229
$258,020
+2.5%
1,980
9,600
48
25
Operations Research Analysts · Bachelor's degree · 15-2031
$64,100
+21.5%
200
9,600
48
Showing top 25 of 618 scored occupations — show all 618show top 25
#
Occupation
MEDIAN, LOCAL
Growth
Score
26
Family Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$272,680
+2.7%
48
27
Industrial Machinery Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,710
+16.1%
45
28
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,480
+4.0%
45
29
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$60,300
+17.3%
45
30
Occupational Therapy Assistants · Associate's degree
$60,370
+19.2%
43
31
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors · Master's degree
$49,430
+16.8%
42
32
Financial Examiners · Bachelor's degree
$60,590
+18.5%
42
33
Logisticians · Bachelor's degree
$71,590
+16.7%
42
34
Psychiatric Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,100
+20.0%
42
35
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,730
+19.8%
41
36
Speech-Language Pathologists · Master's degree
$80,970
+15.0%
41
37
Computer Network Architects · Bachelor's degree
$122,520
+11.9%
41
38
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$36,990
+1.5%
41
39
Occupational Therapists · Master's degree
$96,190
+13.8%
40
40
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$62,210
+16.8%
40
41
Medical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,180
+12.5%
39
42
Epidemiologists · Master's degree
$70,540
+16.2%
39
43
Computer Occupations, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$107,140
+8.2%
38
44
Cooks, Fast Food · No formal educational credential
$23,120
-13.5%
38
45
Industrial Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$108,360
+11.0%
38
46
Therapists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$67,580
+11.5%
38†
47
Veterinarians · Doctoral or professional degree
$128,990
+9.6%
37
48
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$86,560
+12.5%
37
49
Hearing Aid Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,110
+18.4%
37
50
Managers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$124,940
+4.5%
37
51
Dentists, All Other Specialists · Doctoral or professional degree
$235,370
+0.3%
37
52
Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,810
+9.5%
37
53
Physical Therapists · Doctoral or professional degree
$96,600
+10.9%
37
54
Management Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$97,470
+8.8%
36
55
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · Associate's degree
$76,820
+13.0%
36
56
Orthotists and Prosthetists · Master's degree
$80,860
+13.3%
36
57
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$30,980
+2.0%
36
58
Construction Laborers · No formal educational credential
$42,670
+7.3%
36
59
Podiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$207,000
+1.8%
35
60
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · Associate's degree
$61,330
+14.7%
35
61
Massage Therapists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,600
+15.4%
35
62
Chief Executives · Bachelor's degree
$151,950
+4.3%
35
63
Dentists, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$170,370
+4.1%
34
64
Customer Service Representatives · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,430
-5.5%
34
65
Waiters and Waitresses · No formal educational credential
$35,380
-0.7%
34
66
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$80,060
+5.3%
34
67
Respiratory Therapists · Associate's degree
$68,670
+12.1%
34
68
Pharmacists · Doctoral or professional degree
$133,430
+4.6%
33
69
Nursing Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$36,720
+2.3%
33
70
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,040
+11.2%
33
71
Training and Development Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$64,960
+10.8%
33
72
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,070
+6.0%
33
73
Mechanical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$97,390
+9.1%
33
74
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,890
+3.8%
33
75
Optometrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$118,010
+8.0%
33
76
Construction Managers · Bachelor's degree
$95,740
+8.7%
32
77
Forensic Science Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$63,330
+12.8%
32
78
Accountants and Auditors · Bachelor's degree
$73,320
+4.6%
32
79
Electrical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$113,420
+7.2%
31
80
Office Clerks, General · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,020
-6.7%
31
81
Personal Financial Advisors · Bachelor's degree
$80,010
+9.6%
31
82
Architectural and Engineering Managers · Bachelor's degree
$149,430
+3.8%
31
83
Project Management Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$91,780
+5.6%
31
84
Marriage and Family Therapists · Master's degree
$55,700
+12.6%
31
85
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,300
+3.6%
31
86
Sales Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$135,260
+5.5%
31
87
Medical Equipment Repairers · Associate's degree
$47,090
+12.9%
31
88
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$100,400
+8.1%
30
89
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer · Bachelor's degree
$120,170
+6.2%
30
90
Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,550
+12.1%
30
91
Chiropractors · Doctoral or professional degree
$83,160
+9.5%
30
92
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,120
+11.9%
29
93
Counselors, All Other · Master's degree
$44,810
+12.6%
29
94
Human Resources Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$66,860
+6.2%
29
95
Audiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$79,990
+9.5%
29
96
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,370
-1.6%
29
97
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$82,690
+8.7%
29
98
Human Resources Managers · Bachelor's degree
$120,020
+5.0%
29
99
Purchasing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$147,220
+3.1%
29
100
Lawyers · Doctoral or professional degree
$102,420
+4.1%
29
101
Natural Sciences Managers · Bachelor's degree
$138,010
+3.7%
28
102
Light Truck Drivers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,860
+7.3%
28
103
Marketing Managers · Bachelor's degree
$98,750
+6.6%
28
104
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Bachelor's degree
$62,300
+10.0%
28
105
Statisticians · Master's degree
$84,660
+8.5%
28
106
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,470
+8.5%
28
107
Athletic Trainers · Master's degree
$50,510
+11.1%
27
108
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$98,230
+6.1%
27
109
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,810
+6.6%
27
110
Business Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$104,480
+5.7%
27
111
Mechanical Door Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,840
+11.4%
27
112
Business Operations Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$69,240
+3.0%
27
113
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,100
+10.4%
27
114
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,240
+11.0%
26
115
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,360
+2.6%
26
116
Dental Hygienists · Associate's degree
$73,840
+7.0%
26
117
Sales Managers · Bachelor's degree
$94,830
+4.7%
26
118
Community Health Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,950
+11.3%
26
119
Pediatricians, General · Doctoral or professional degree
$158,470
+0.8%
26
120
Financial Risk Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$94,350
+6.5%
26
121
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Some college, no degree
$42,890
-5.8%
26
122
Web Developers · Bachelor's degree
$78,240
+7.5%
26
123
Driver/Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,790
+8.8%
26
124
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,850
+8.1%
26
125
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,360
+3.1%
26
126
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers · Master's degree
$50,070
+9.7%
26
127
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,920
+11.5%
26
128
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,660
-0.3%
26
129
Medical Equipment Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,830
+10.0%
26
130
Tile and Stone Setters · No formal educational credential
$50,900
+10.1%
26
131
Commercial Pilots · Postsecondary nondegree award
$105,950
+5.1%
26
132
Administrative Services Managers · Bachelor's degree
$84,820
+4.6%
25
133
Buyers and Purchasing Agents · Bachelor's degree
$75,670
+5.8%
25
134
Civil Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$86,930
+5.0%
25
135
Healthcare Social Workers · Master's degree
$60,140
+7.7%
25
136
Pharmacy Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,210
+6.4%
25
137
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · Associate's degree
$80,490
+7.1%
25
138
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$52,340
+6.7%
25
139
Social and Human Service Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,290
+6.4%
25
140
Chemical Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$129,210
+2.6%
25
141
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay · Postsecondary nondegree award
$97,600
+5.5%
25
142
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers · Associate's degree
$62,170
+8.6%
25
143
Bartenders · No formal educational credential
$29,630
+5.9%
25
144
Education Administrators, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$98,450
+2.5%
25†
145
Dietitians and Nutritionists · Bachelor's degree
$89,440
+5.5%
25
146
Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,710
+4.5%
25
147
Exercise Physiologists · Bachelor's degree
$50,270
+9.5%
24
148
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,740
-5.0%
24
149
Web and Digital Interface Designers · Bachelor's degree
$71,880
+7.0%
24
150
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,660
+4.2%
24
151
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$67,190
+7.3%
24
152
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles · No formal educational credential
$45,390
+9.5%
24
153
Engineers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$118,800
+2.1%
24
154
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,810
+5.8%
23
155
Food Service Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,800
+6.4%
23
156
Chefs and Head Cooks · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,100
+7.1%
23
157
Industrial Production Managers · Bachelor's degree
$111,760
+1.9%
23
158
Facilities Managers · Bachelor's degree
$95,050
+3.8%
23
159
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$74,150
+4.3%
23
160
Cargo and Freight Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,100
+8.5%
23
161
Social and Community Service Managers · Bachelor's degree
$62,060
+6.4%
23
162
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$37,700
+9.1%
23
163
Medical Records Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$47,360
+7.1%
22
164
Chemists · Bachelor's degree
$85,560
+4.9%
22
165
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$32,350
+8.7%
22
166
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners · No formal educational credential
$28,090
+0.4%
22
167
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval · Bachelor's degree
$96,470
+3.9%
22
168
Coaches and Scouts · Bachelor's degree
$52,050
+6.4%
22
169
Financial and Investment Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$69,030
+5.7%
22
170
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers · No formal educational credential
$32,240
+3.6%
22
171
Public Relations Managers · Bachelor's degree
$82,380
+5.0%
22
172
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$55,630
-2.0%
22
173
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term · Bachelor's degree
$49,020
+1.6%
22
174
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,420
+3.7%
21
175
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,980
+4.5%
21
176
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,960
+3.1%
21
177
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$73,880
+5.3%
21
178
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health · Bachelor's degree
$82,100
+4.4%
21
179
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling · Bachelor's degree
$47,310
+7.7%
21
180
Dental Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,960
+6.4%
21
181
Financial Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$86,200
+3.1%
21
182
Couriers and Messengers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,890
+8.2%
21
183
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$68,990
+1.2%
21
184
Psychiatrists · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,320
+6.1%
21
185
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products · Bachelor's degree
$97,230
+1.9%
21
186
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,240
+3.1%
21
187
Environmental Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$83,200
+3.9%
20
188
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$84,450
+4.0%
20
189
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers · No formal educational credential
$27,150
+6.3%
20
190
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors · Bachelor's degree
$76,700
+4.4%
20
191
Insulation Workers, Mechanical · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,200
+4.7%
20
192
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$98,320
+2.5%
20
193
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,560
+0.3%
20
194
Child, Family, and School Social Workers · Bachelor's degree
$52,220
+3.4%
20
195
Security Guards · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,800
+0.4%
20
196
Education Administrators, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$84,660
+1.7%
19
197
Compliance Officers · Bachelor's degree
$64,270
+3.0%
19
198
Roofers · No formal educational credential
$51,170
+5.9%
19
199
Tour and Travel Guides · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,570
+8.1%
19
200
Neurologists · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,500
+5.4%
19
201
Phlebotomists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$39,250
+5.6%
19
202
Structural Iron and Steel Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$71,850
+4.4%
19
203
Fundraising Managers · Bachelor's degree
$74,400
+4.2%
19
204
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary · Some college, no degree
$29,800
-1.5%
19
205
Receptionists and Information Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,920
0.0%
19
206
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,480
+5.6%
19
207
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,200
+7.6%
19
208
Manicurists and Pedicurists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,260
+7.0%
19
209
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$51,580
+5.2%
19
210
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs · No formal educational credential
$27,950
+6.7%
19
211
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,120
+6.7%
19
212
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$66,060
+3.3%
19
213
Funeral Home Managers · Associate's degree
$71,990
+4.1%
19
214
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria · No formal educational credential
$29,740
+2.0%
19
215
Health Education Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$62,760
+4.5%
19
216
Public Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$56,730
+4.8%
19
217
Surveyors · Bachelor's degree
$61,520
+4.4%
19
218
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,430
+4.2%
18
219
Paramedics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$48,460
+5.0%
18
220
General Internal Medicine Physicians · Doctoral or professional degree
$72,680
+3.3%
18
221
Architectural and Civil Drafters · Associate's degree
$65,640
+4.1%
18
222
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$74,280
+3.6%
18
223
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education · Associate's degree
$32,480
+4.1%
18
224
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,300
+6.2%
18
225
Food Batchmakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,660
+6.9%
18
226
Skincare Specialists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$38,030
+6.7%
18
227
Private Detectives and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,410
+6.0%
18
228
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$48,080
+5.3%
18
229
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$57,210
-2.0%
18
230
Social Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$62,590
+3.9%
18
231
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,860
+3.6%
18
232
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors · Master's degree
$55,520
+3.5%
18
233
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$91,170
+2.1%
18
234
Microbiologists · Bachelor's degree
$68,550
+4.1%
18
235
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,280
+2.9%
18
236
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,410
+4.5%
18
237
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,230
+6.3%
18
238
Lodging Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,800
+3.4%
18
239
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,450
+2.6%
18†
240
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education · Bachelor's degree
$56,610
-1.6%
18
241
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · Bachelor's degree
$76,060
+3.2%
18
242
Petroleum Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$93,360
+1.3%
18
243
Art Directors · Bachelor's degree
$63,550
+4.2%
18
244
Insurance Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,480
+3.7%
17
245
Nuclear Medicine Technologists · Associate's degree
$76,460
+3.0%
17
246
Surgical Assistants · Postsecondary nondegree award
$50,870
+5.1%
17
247
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,970
+5.4%
17
248
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,490
+5.7%
17
249
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,850
+2.6%
17
250
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · Bachelor's degree
$97,960
+0.7%
17
251
Artists and Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$101,400
+0.8%
17
252
Commercial and Industrial Designers · Bachelor's degree
$73,030
+3.2%
17
253
Conservation Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$69,910
+3.4%
17
254
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,850
-0.1%
17
255
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,320
+6.4%
17
256
Writers and Authors · Bachelor's degree
$64,410
+3.6%
17
257
Social Science Research Assistants · Bachelor's degree
$51,140
+4.4%
17
258
Surgical Technologists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$49,110
+4.5%
17
259
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$81,830
+2.2%
17
260
Sheet Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$72,390
+2.4%
17
261
Fundraisers · Bachelor's degree
$54,760
+4.3%
17
262
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health · Associate's degree
$52,590
+4.0%
17
263
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · Postsecondary nondegree award
$66,080
+3.6%
17
264
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,810
+2.2%
17
265
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$61,810
+1.7%
17
266
Counter and Rental Clerks · No formal educational credential
$34,780
+3.2%
17
267
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$89,690
-3.1%
17
268
Bakers · No formal educational credential
$28,480
+5.6%
17
269
Producers and Directors · Bachelor's degree
$46,660
+4.9%
17
270
Bus Drivers, School · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,360
+0.2%
16
271
Tree Trimmers and Pruners · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,140
+3.3%
16
272
Emergency Medical Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$34,360
+5.1%
16
273
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · Bachelor's degree
$50,050
+3.3%
16
274
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,230
+2.0%
16
275
Surveying and Mapping Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,530
+4.5%
16
276
Recreation Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,710
+4.1%
16
277
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other · Associate's degree
$81,330
+1.5%
16
278
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,480
+6.0%
16
279
Real Estate Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,050
+3.1%
16
280
Tire Repairers and Changers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,880
+5.7%
16
281
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers · No formal educational credential
$36,870
+5.5%
16
282
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders · No formal educational credential
$54,750
+4.3%
16
283
Chemical Technicians · Associate's degree
$58,750
+3.7%
16
284
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$31,790
+6.0%
16
285
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,260
+4.6%
16
286
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other · Associate's degree
$59,750
+3.5%
16
287
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,320
+2.3%
16
288
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,880
+2.1%
16
289
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · Master's degree
$80,650
-1.5%
16
290
Power Distributors and Dispatchers · High school diploma or equivalent
$101,960
-3.2%
16
291
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$76,080
-0.5%
16
292
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers · No formal educational credential
$24,670
+5.8%
16
293
Urban and Regional Planners · Master's degree
$61,390
+3.4%
16
294
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,000
+1.3%
16
295
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,380
+2.1%
16
296
Self-Enrichment Teachers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,010
+3.7%
16
297
Biological Scientists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$84,590
+1.2%
16
298
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$41,060
+4.6%
16
299
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$77,420
+2.0%
16
300
Painters, Construction and Maintenance · No formal educational credential
$44,230
+3.8%
16
301
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,730
+2.0%
16
302
Parts Salespersons · No formal educational credential
$36,800
+3.1%
16
303
Pest Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,510
+4.9%
16
304
Power Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$97,210
-11.2%
15
305
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$45,470
+4.0%
15
306
Motorcycle Mechanics · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,450
+5.3%
15
307
Food Processing Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$37,750
+5.3%
15
308
Real Estate Brokers · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,960
+3.3%
15
309
Fence Erectors · No formal educational credential
$45,040
+4.6%
15
310
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$71,200
+2.4%
15
311
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents · High school diploma or equivalent
$96,260
-3.5%
15
312
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$69,370
+2.3%
15
313
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment · No formal educational credential
$29,390
+3.9%
15
314
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary · Master's degree
$73,280
+1.7%
15
315
Psychologists, All Other · Master's degree
$46,350
+4.3%
15
316
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$94,520
-1.7%
15
317
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,830
+3.7%
15
318
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,260
+4.3%
15
319
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$85,440
+0.6%
15
320
Instructional Coordinators · Master's degree
$69,600
+1.3%
15
321
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$55,380
+3.4%
15
322
Animal Trainers · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,080
+5.1%
15
323
Detectives and Criminal Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$92,410
-0.7%
15
324
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$21,640
+6.4%
15
325
Anthropologists and Archeologists · Master's degree
$54,340
+3.7%
15
326
Loan Officers · Bachelor's degree
$57,580
+1.7%
15
327
Network and Computer Systems Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$74,490
-4.2%
15
328
Fire Inspectors and Investigators · Postsecondary nondegree award
$52,490
+3.8%
15
329
Correctional Officers and Jailers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,890
-7.8%
15
330
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners · Bachelor's degree
$35,760
+4.8%
15
331
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,240
+2.5%
15
332
Traffic Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,400
+3.7%
15
333
Emergency Management Directors · Bachelor's degree
$60,460
+3.0%
15
334
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers · High school diploma or equivalent
$91,380
+0.3%
15
335
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$53,120
+2.6%
15
336
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$66,440
+2.4%
15
337
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,810
+3.0%
15
338
Radiation Therapists · Associate's degree
$71,590
+1.9%
15
339
Property Appraisers and Assessors · Bachelor's degree
$44,940
+3.8%
15
340
Labor Relations Specialists · Bachelor's degree
$88,020
-0.1%
15
341
Film and Video Editors · Bachelor's degree
$48,440
+4.0%
15
342
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,690
+5.9%
15
343
Continuous Mining Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$77,570
+0.6%
15
344
Biological Technicians · Bachelor's degree
$51,440
+3.5%
14
345
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,010
0.0%
14
346
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,930
+4.9%
14
347
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$65,260
+1.8%
14
348
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · Postsecondary nondegree award
$85,290
+0.5%
14
349
Budget Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$78,850
+1.0%
14
350
Public Safety Telecommunicators · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,490
+3.5%
14
351
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$73,280
+1.6%
14
352
Residential Advisors · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,840
+3.8%
14
353
Tax Preparers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,880
+4.5%
14
354
Roof Bolters, Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$79,400
-34.2%
14
355
Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,270
+2.1%
14
356
Firefighters · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,350
+3.4%
14
357
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,540
+2.9%
14
358
Crossing Guards and Flaggers · No formal educational credential
$32,800
+3.6%
14
359
Crane and Tower Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,830
+3.0%
14
360
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,610
+2.4%
14
361
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining · No formal educational credential
$74,950
-22.3%
14
362
Cost Estimators · Bachelor's degree
$77,480
-4.2%
14
363
Computer User Support Specialists · Some college, no degree
$55,350
-3.7%
14
364
Food Preparation Workers · No formal educational credential
$28,360
-3.4%
14
365
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,280
+3.4%
14
366
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,910
+2.3%
14
367
Amusement and Recreation Attendants · No formal educational credential
$25,230
+3.4%
14
368
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,230
+3.2%
14
369
Plant and System Operators, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$70,660
+1.6%
14
370
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,740
+3.5%
14
371
Highway Maintenance Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,260
+3.0%
14
372
Glaziers · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,810
+3.3%
14
373
Atmospheric and Space Scientists · Bachelor's degree
$80,690
+0.7%
14
374
Aircraft Service Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,840
+5.1%
14
375
Paralegals and Legal Assistants · Associate's degree
$59,000
+0.2%
14
376
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers · High school diploma or equivalent
$83,910
-2.8%
14
377
Helpers--Carpenters · No formal educational credential
$33,760
+4.5%
14
378
Gambling Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$74,270
+1.2%
14
379
Gas Plant Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$82,600
-8.8%
14
380
Interior Designers · Bachelor's degree
$49,800
+3.2%
14
381
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,290
-5.1%
14
382
Recreational Therapists · Bachelor's degree
$49,010
+3.3%
14
383
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,450
+4.2%
14
384
Audio and Video Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,590
+3.3%
14
385
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$69,350
+1.5%
14
386
School Psychologists · Master's degree
$75,220
+0.7%
13
387
Chemical Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$81,710
-6.1%
13
388
Brickmasons and Blockmasons · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,600
+3.2%
13
389
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,210
+2.0%
13
390
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,850
+2.4%
13
391
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers · Associate's degree
$47,960
+3.1%
13
392
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,660
+3.2%
13
393
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,940
-7.7%
13
394
Extraction Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,550
+1.4%
13
395
Medical Dosimetrists · Bachelor's degree
$45,350
+3.5%
13
396
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,300
+3.5%
13
397
Credit Counselors · Bachelor's degree
$45,860
+3.3%
13
398
Postal Service Mail Carriers · No formal educational credential
$57,700
-3.5%
13
399
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$45,910
+3.0%
13
400
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators · No formal educational credential
$41,670
+1.1%
13
401
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$53,340
+2.1%
13
402
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,450
+2.5%
13
403
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers · No formal educational credential
$51,950
+1.8%
13
404
Rail Car Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,800
+2.8%
13
405
Judicial Law Clerks · Doctoral or professional degree
$52,120
+2.5%
13
406
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,190
+2.5%
13
407
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,360
+1.7%
13
408
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,820
-1.6%
13
409
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,850
+2.7%
13
410
Helpers--Extraction Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$77,180
-1.7%
13
411
Crematory Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,840
+3.3%
13
412
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,690
+3.0%
12
413
Special Effects Artists and Animators · Bachelor's degree
$60,940
+1.6%
12
414
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers · Doctoral or professional degree
$78,870
-0.7%
12
415
Animal Control Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,120
+3.9%
12
416
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall · No formal educational credential
$35,390
+3.8%
12
417
Transportation Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,670
+1.7%
12
418
Production Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,500
+0.5%
12
419
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,340
+2.2%
12
420
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$57,240
+1.7%
12
421
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,140
+2.3%
12†
422
Childcare Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$27,710
-2.9%
12
423
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment · Postsecondary nondegree award
$74,920
-0.8%
12
424
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$65,200
+0.7%
12
425
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,660
+1.6%
12
426
Protective Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,700
+2.5%
12
427
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant · No formal educational credential
$30,170
+3.0%
12
428
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,740
-1.3%
12
429
Foresters · Bachelor's degree
$62,550
+1.2%
12
430
Database Administrators · Bachelor's degree
$73,490
-0.7%
12
431
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$76,340
-0.2%
12
432
Sales and Related Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,790
+3.7%
12
433
Locomotive Engineers · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,400
+0.7%
12
434
Airfield Operations Specialists · High school diploma or equivalent
$28,670
+4.2%
12
435
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$50,690
+2.0%
12
436
Computer Network Support Specialists · Associate's degree
$46,840
+1.8%
12
437
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$63,560
-4.2%
12
438
Opticians, Dispensing · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,120
+2.9%
12
439
Automotive Body and Related Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,090
+1.6%
12
440
Teachers and Instructors, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$64,140
-0.1%
12
441
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary · Bachelor's degree
$35,960
+3.1%
12
442
Sailors and Marine Oilers · No formal educational credential
$47,370
+2.3%
12
443
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School · Bachelor's degree
$50,380
-1.8%
12
444
Billing and Posting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,300
-0.4%
11
445
Machinists · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,350
0.0%
11
446
Graphic Designers · Bachelor's degree
$40,350
+2.1%
11
447
Travel Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,760
+2.2%
11
448
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$62,970
0.0%
11
449
Postal Service Clerks · No formal educational credential
$61,050
-3.5%
11
450
Construction and Building Inspectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$64,000
-0.8%
11
451
Orderlies · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,770
+3.3%
11
452
Tellers · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,560
-12.9%
11
453
Millwrights · High school diploma or equivalent
$67,270
0.0%
11
454
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$55,180
+1.1%
11
455
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists · Master's degree
$42,980
+1.7%
11
456
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$57,760
-1.8%
11
457
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,290
-1.8%
11
458
Funeral Attendants · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,410
+3.1%
11
459
Rehabilitation Counselors · Master's degree
$48,050
+1.4%
11
460
Special Education Teachers, Middle School · Bachelor's degree
$56,440
-1.9%
11
461
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$42,010
+2.5%
11
462
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,030
+2.3%
11
463
History Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$69,560
-0.2%
11
464
Maintenance Workers, Machinery · High school diploma or equivalent
$60,020
-2.8%
11
465
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,480
-11.6%
11
466
Conveyor Operators and Tenders · No formal educational credential
$62,830
-3.4%
11
467
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education · Bachelor's degree
$58,790
-1.6%
11
468
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining · High school diploma or equivalent
$61,330
-0.4%
11
469
Physical Therapist Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,840
+2.8%
11
470
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,210
+2.5%
11
471
Embalmers · Associate's degree
$54,060
+1.3%
11
472
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$34,030
+2.8%
11
473
Parking Attendants · No formal educational credential
$30,460
+3.0%
11
474
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors · Bachelor's degree
$65,050
-13.7%
11
475
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$56,250
+0.4%
11
476
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other · No formal educational credential
$65,610
-6.1%
11
477
Editors · Bachelor's degree
$56,630
+0.6%
11
478
Computer Programmers · Bachelor's degree
$65,320
-6.0%
11
479
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School · Bachelor's degree
$55,390
-1.6%
11
480
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,050
-1.3%
10
481
Mechanical Drafters · Associate's degree
$65,100
-6.5%
10
482
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary · Doctoral or professional degree
$63,280
0.0%
10
483
Clergy · Bachelor's degree
$48,460
+1.0%
10
484
Dietetic Technicians · Associate's degree
$35,210
+2.5%
10
485
Home Appliance Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,720
+2.6%
10
486
Bridge and Lock Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$65,460
-3.3%
10
487
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$38,060
+2.4%
10
488
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,510
+1.2%
10
489
Information and Record Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$54,950
-0.2%
10
490
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,960
-5.8%
10
491
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,740
-3.7%
10
492
Transportation Security Screeners · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,130
-6.0%
10
493
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$58,470
-8.4%
10
494
Financial Clerks, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,550
+1.4%
10
495
Boilermakers · High school diploma or equivalent
$63,850
-2.4%
10
496
Fish and Game Wardens · Bachelor's degree
$62,530
-6.0%
10
497
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,560
-6.5%
10
498
Meter Readers, Utilities · High school diploma or equivalent
$59,430
-12.0%
10
499
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$57,020
+0.2%
10
500
Concierges · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,130
+2.3%
10
501
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop · No formal educational credential
$24,420
-1.5%
10
502
Dishwashers · No formal educational credential
$26,460
+0.2%
10
503
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,650
+1.2%
10
504
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors · No formal educational credential
$35,840
+0.9%
10
505
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$58,760
-2.5%
9
506
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$37,230
+1.5%
9
507
Wellhead Pumpers · High school diploma or equivalent
$52,170
-4.7%
9
508
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,620
-0.9%
9
509
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,150
+1.0%
9
510
Credit Analysts · Bachelor's degree
$57,320
-4.4%
9
511
Dental Laboratory Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,740
-4.7%
9†
512
Tutors · Some college, no degree
$44,070
+0.6%
9
513
Hydrologic Technicians · Associate's degree
$48,230
-2.1%
9†
514
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,490
-2.8%
9
515
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,390
+1.0%
9
516
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,900
+1.0%
9
517
Photographers · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,110
+1.8%
9
518
Special Education Teachers, All Other · Bachelor's degree
$39,920
+1.1%
9
519
Legal Support Workers, All Other · Associate's degree
$55,890
-1.2%
9
520
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners · Postsecondary nondegree award
$56,790
-0.3%
9
521
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,950
+0.7%
9
522
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film · Bachelor's degree
$43,390
+1.2%
9
523
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,880
-12.8%
9
524
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,690
-8.3%
9
525
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$56,290
-2.3%
9
526
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas · No formal educational credential
$50,640
+0.5%
9
527
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,460
-16.7%
9
528
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,020
-6.8%
9
529
Forest and Conservation Technicians · Associate's degree
$54,600
-3.2%
9
530
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,060
-19.6%
9†
531
Packers and Packagers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$28,740
-5.4%
9
532
Procurement Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$48,050
-8.7%
9
533
Loan Interviewers and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,490
-2.3%
9
534
Butchers and Meat Cutters · No formal educational credential
$33,570
+1.0%
9
535
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents · Bachelor's degree
$50,730
-1.8%
9
536
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,920
+1.4%
9
537
Bill and Account Collectors · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,960
-10.5%
8
538
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$53,660
-13.6%
8
539
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals · No formal educational credential
$48,460
-5.0%
8
540
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,630
-10.7%
8
541
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,950
-12.0%
8
542
Agricultural Workers, All Other · No formal educational credential
$24,960
+2.3%
8
543
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles · High school diploma or equivalent
$51,890
-13.6%
8
544
Logging Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,790
-4.7%
8†
545
Farm and Home Management Educators · Master's degree
$50,930
-2.5%
8
546
Helpers--Production Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$39,190
-8.9%
8
547
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians · Associate's degree
$47,660
0.0%
8
548
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping · Associate's degree
$42,990
-7.1%
8
549
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,500
-3.8%
8
550
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters · High school diploma or equivalent
$49,630
-0.9%
8
551
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare · Bachelor's degree
$45,660
-2.5%
8
552
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand · No formal educational credential
$39,870
-21.2%
8†
553
Advertising Sales Agents · High school diploma or equivalent
$44,700
-6.4%
8
554
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,880
-16.3%
8
555
Printing Press Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,200
-8.1%
8
556
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,070
-12.1%
8
557
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$47,760
-6.3%
8
558
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,460
-9.0%
8
559
Order Clerks · Some college, no degree
$45,320
-17.2%
7
560
Tool and Die Makers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$46,190
-10.8%
7
561
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,370
-5.5%
7
562
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$46,480
-6.2%
7
563
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$45,440
-14.4%
7
564
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,390
-18.9%
7†
565
Data Entry Keyers · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,900
-25.9%
7
566
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · No formal educational credential
$23,400
+1.2%
7
567
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters · High school diploma or equivalent
$42,400
-1.6%
7
568
Print Binding and Finishing Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,340
-16.1%
7
569
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers · Some college, no degree
$38,720
-0.9%
7
570
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing · High school diploma or equivalent
$40,020
-1.8%
7
571
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,140
-15.2%
7
572
Log Graders and Scalers · High school diploma or equivalent
$43,040
-0.7%
7
573
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse · No formal educational credential
$31,050
-3.3%
7
574
Tapers · No formal educational credential
$41,600
+0.1%
7
575
Furniture Finishers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,600
-3.3%
7
576
Pipelayers · No formal educational credential
$40,440
-4.1%
7
577
Bicycle Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$41,960
-2.3%
7
578
Machine Feeders and Offbearers · No formal educational credential
$39,360
-13.0%
7
579
Psychiatric Aides · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,910
-0.4%
6
580
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,590
-0.6%
6
581
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,190
-2.9%
6
582
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,920
-2.3%
6
583
New Accounts Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$38,520
-13.2%
6
584
Logging Equipment Operators · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,130
-1.4%
6
585
Telemarketers · No formal educational credential
$33,370
-22.1%
6
586
Medical Transcriptionists · Postsecondary nondegree award
$37,440
-4.9%
6
587
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,140
-6.6%
6
588
Helpers--Electricians · High school diploma or equivalent
$33,680
+0.2%
6
589
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,150
+0.3%
6
590
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service · High school diploma or equivalent
$37,430
-26.3%
6
591
Cooks, Short Order · No formal educational credential
$27,440
-5.6%
6
592
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters · No formal educational credential
$37,870
-10.5%
6
593
Library Assistants, Clerical · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,800
-6.7%
6
594
Bailiffs · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,250
-2.2%
6
595
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists · Bachelor's degree
$35,280
-3.9%
6
596
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders · High school diploma or equivalent
$35,870
-4.3%
6
597
Proofreaders and Copy Markers · Bachelor's degree
$36,730
-0.6%
6
598
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,580
-7.8%
6
599
Word Processors and Typists · High school diploma or equivalent
$36,060
-36.1%
6
600
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys · Bachelor's degree
$35,400
-5.5%
6
601
Carpet Installers · No formal educational credential
$36,220
-9.6%
6
602
Prepress Technicians and Workers · Postsecondary nondegree award
$35,320
-14.6%
6
603
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,210
-4.8%
6
604
File Clerks · High school diploma or equivalent
$31,600
-15.9%
6
605
Library Technicians · Postsecondary nondegree award
$30,300
-6.8%
6
606
Gambling Dealers · High school diploma or equivalent
$25,100
-0.6%
5
607
Floral Designers · High school diploma or equivalent
$29,860
-5.9%
5
608
Sewing Machine Operators · No formal educational credential
$29,320
-10.8%
5
609
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants · No formal educational credential
$28,260
-1.0%
5
610
Gambling Cage Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,490
-5.0%
5
611
Parking Enforcement Workers · High school diploma or equivalent
$30,490
-1.5%
5
612
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers · No formal educational credential
$22,080
-6.4%
5
613
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials · No formal educational credential
$28,400
-13.5%
5
614
Broadcast Technicians · Associate's degree
$27,310
-2.8%
5
615
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians · High school diploma or equivalent
$26,240
-1.3%
4
616
Baggage Porters and Bellhops · High school diploma or equivalent
$24,090
-1.6%
4
617
Gambling Service Workers, All Other · High school diploma or equivalent
$19,030
-0.6%
4
618
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners · High school diploma or equivalent
$19,740
-6.1%
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