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Legal
5 occupationsMedian: $135,160
Management
46 occupationsMedian: $119,700
Computer & Mathematical
6 occupationsMedian: $104,350
Architecture & Engineering
55 occupationsMedian: $96,690
Healthcare Practitioners & Technical
46 occupationsMedian: $93,600
Education, Training & Library
54 occupationsMedian: $83,980
Life, Physical & Social Science
44 occupationsMedian: $83,850
Business & Financial Operations
35 occupationsMedian: $78,420
Protective Service
23 occupationsMedian: $75,480
Sales & Related
17 occupationsMedian: $74,100
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media
36 occupationsMedian: $68,030
Transportation & Material Moving
27 occupationsMedian: $66,490
Installation, Maintenance & Repair
33 occupationsMedian: $62,740
Community & Social Service
11 occupationsMedian: $61,330
Construction & Extraction
45 occupationsMedian: $55,440
Healthcare Support
10 occupationsMedian: $52,625
Office & Administrative Support
48 occupationsMedian: $47,460
Production
52 occupationsMedian: $46,800
Building & Grounds Maintenance
6 occupationsMedian: $38,470
Farming, Fishing & Forestry
12 occupationsMedian: $35,980
Food Preparation & Serving
13 occupationsMedian: $35,760
Personal Care & Service
15 occupationsMedian: $35,420
Legal
LawyersDoctoral or professional degree
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersDoctoral or professional degree
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and MagistratesDoctoral or professional degree
Arbitrators, Mediators, and ConciliatorsBachelor's degree
Paralegals and Legal AssistantsAssociate's degree
Management
Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree
Architectural and Engineering ManagersBachelor's degree
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development ManagersBachelor's degree
Financial ManagersBachelor's degree
Treasurers and ControllersBachelor's degree
Financial Managers, Branch or DepartmentBachelor's degree
Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degree
Water Resource SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree
Green MarketersBachelor's degree
Advertising and Promotions ManagersBachelor's degree
Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree
Compensation and Benefits ManagersBachelor's degree
Human Resources ManagersBachelor's degree
Sales ManagersBachelor's degree
Training and Development ManagersBachelor's degree
Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System OperatorsBachelor's degree
Hydroelectric Production ManagersBachelor's degree
Quality Control Systems ManagersBachelor's degree
Industrial Production ManagersBachelor's degree
Biofuels Production ManagersBachelor's degree
Geothermal Production ManagersBachelor's degree
Biomass Power Plant ManagersBachelor's degree
Medical and Health Services ManagersBachelor's degree
Construction ManagersBachelor's degree
General and Operations ManagersBachelor's degree
Chief ExecutivesBachelor's degree
Chief Sustainability OfficersBachelor's degree
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary SchoolMaster's degree
Education Administrators, PostsecondaryMaster's degree
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Logistics ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Storage and Distribution ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Transportation ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Aquacultural ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nursery and Greenhouse ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Farm and Ranch ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Management DirectorsBachelor's degree
Purchasing ManagersBachelor's degree
Social and Community Service ManagersBachelor's degree
Lodging ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Food Service ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/ProgramBachelor's degree
Gaming ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Computer & Mathematical
Architecture & Engineering
Computer Hardware EngineersBachelor's degree
Petroleum EngineersBachelor's degree
Aerospace EngineersBachelor's degree
Nuclear EngineersBachelor's degree
Chemical EngineersBachelor's degree
Electrical EngineersBachelor's degree
Radio Frequency Identification Device SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerBachelor's degree
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsBachelor's degree
Product Safety EngineersBachelor's degree
Fire-Prevention and Protection EngineersBachelor's degree
Industrial Safety and Health EngineersBachelor's degree
Materials EngineersBachelor's degree
Biomedical EngineersBachelor's degree
Marine Engineers and Naval ArchitectsBachelor's degree
Marine ArchitectsBachelor's degree
Marine EngineersBachelor's degree
Water/Wastewater EngineersBachelor's degree
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree
Fuel Cell EngineersBachelor's degree
Mechanical EngineersBachelor's degree
Automotive EngineersBachelor's degree
Human Factors Engineers and ErgonomistsBachelor's degree
Industrial EngineersBachelor's degree
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersBachelor's degree
Transportation EngineersBachelor's degree
Civil EngineersBachelor's degree
Architects, Except Landscape and NavalBachelor's degree
Agricultural EngineersBachelor's degree
Aerospace Engineering and Operations TechniciansAssociate's degree
Landscape ArchitectsBachelor's degree
Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsBachelor's degree
Electronics Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree
Electrical Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree
Electrical and Electronic Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree
SurveyorsBachelor's degree
Geodetic SurveyorsBachelor's degree
Electro-Mechanical TechniciansAssociate's degree
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree
Automotive Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree
Mechanical Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree
Architectural and Civil DraftersAssociate's degree
Civil DraftersAssociate's degree
Electronic DraftersAssociate's degree
Electrical and Electronics DraftersAssociate's degree
Architectural DraftersAssociate's degree
Electrical DraftersAssociate's degree
Mechanical DraftersAssociate's degree
Drafters, All OtherAssociate's degree
Industrial Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree
Civil Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree
Environmental Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree
Surveying and Mapping TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Surveying TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Mapping TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Healthcare Practitioners & Technical
ProsthodontistsDoctoral or professional degree
Dentists, All Other SpecialistsDoctoral or professional degree
Dentists, GeneralDoctoral or professional degree
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsDoctoral or professional degree
OrthodontistsDoctoral or professional degree
PodiatristsDoctoral or professional degree
PharmacistsDoctoral or professional degree
OptometristsDoctoral or professional degree
Physician AssistantsMaster's degree
Anesthesiologist AssistantsMaster's degree
Nurse AnesthetistsMaster's degree
Nurse MidwivesMaster's degree
Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree
VeterinariansDoctoral or professional degree
Radiation TherapistsAssociate's degree
Physical TherapistsDoctoral or professional degree
Genetic CounselorsMaster's degree
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation TherapistsMaster's degree
Occupational TherapistsMaster's degree
Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsAssociate's degree
Speech-Language PathologistsMaster's degree
Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesBachelor's degree
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Critical Care NursesBachelor's degree
Registered NursesBachelor's degree
Acute Care NursesBachelor's degree
AudiologistsDoctoral or professional degree
Diagnostic Medical SonographersAssociate's degree
Respiratory TherapistsAssociate's degree
ChiropractorsDoctoral or professional degree
Radiologic TechnologistsAssociate's degree
Magnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistsAssociate's degree
Orthotists and ProsthetistsMaster's degree
Dietitians and NutritionistsBachelor's degree
Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree
Surgical TechnologistsPostsecondary nondegree award
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesPostsecondary nondegree award
Art TherapistsBachelor's degree
Recreational TherapistsBachelor's degree
Music TherapistsBachelor's degree
Athletic TrainersMaster's degree
Exercise PhysiologistsBachelor's degree
Opticians, DispensingHigh school diploma or equivalent
Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree
Pharmacy TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Psychiatric Technicians
Education, Training & Library
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Instructional Designers and TechnologistsMaster's degree
Instructional CoordinatorsMaster's degree
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolBachelor's degree
Special Education Teachers, All OtherBachelor's degree
Adapted Physical Education SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Special Education Teachers, PreschoolBachelor's degree
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolBachelor's degree
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolBachelor's degree
Vocational Education Teachers, PostsecondaryBachelor's degree
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationBachelor's degree
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special EducationBachelor's degree
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and InstructorsBachelor's degree
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Curators
Archivists
Library Technicians
Preschool Teachers, Except Special EducationAssociate's degree
Business & Financial Operations
Personal Financial AdvisorsBachelor's degree
Financial AnalystsBachelor's degree
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree
Labor Relations SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Financial ExaminersBachelor's degree
Budget AnalystsBachelor's degree
AuditorsBachelor's degree
Accountants and AuditorsBachelor's degree
AccountantsBachelor's degree
LogisticiansBachelor's degree
Logistics EngineersBachelor's degree
Logistics AnalystsBachelor's degree
Insurance UnderwritersBachelor's degree
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistsBachelor's degree
CoronersBachelor's degree
Government Property Inspectors and InvestigatorsBachelor's degree
Equal Opportunity Representatives and OfficersBachelor's degree
Licensing Examiners and InspectorsBachelor's degree
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree
Compliance OfficersBachelor's degree
Cost EstimatorsBachelor's degree
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance
Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Loan OfficersBachelor's degree
Human Resources SpecialistsBachelor's degree
FundraisersBachelor's degree
Training and Development SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsBachelor's degree
Meeting, Convention, and Event PlannersBachelor's degree
Loan CounselorsBachelor's degree
Credit CounselorsBachelor's degree
Protective Service
Transit and Railroad Police
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Police Detectives
Police Identification and Records Officers
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
Immigration and Customs Inspectors
Intelligence Analysts
Fish and Game Wardens
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Police Patrol Officers
Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs
Fire Investigators
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Fire Inspectors
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
Forest FirefightersPostsecondary nondegree award
FirefightersPostsecondary nondegree award
Municipal FirefightersPostsecondary nondegree award
BailiffsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Correctional Officers and JailersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Private Detectives and InvestigatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming InvestigatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Security GuardsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Sales & Related
Sales EngineersBachelor's degree
ModelsNo formal educational credential
Sales Agents, Financial ServicesBachelor's degree
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsBachelor's degree
Sales Agents, Securities and CommoditiesBachelor's degree
Securities and Commodities TradersBachelor's degree
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Advertising Sales AgentsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Insurance Sales AgentsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Real Estate Sales AgentsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Real Estate BrokersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Travel AgentsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Parts SalespersonsNo formal educational credential
Retail SalespersonsNo formal educational credential
CashiersNo formal educational credential
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media
Art DirectorsBachelor's degree
Multimedia Artists and AnimatorsBachelor's degree
Technical WritersBachelor's degree
Talent DirectorsBachelor's degree
Technical Directors/ManagersBachelor's degree
Producers and DirectorsBachelor's degree
ProducersBachelor's degree
Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and RadioBachelor's degree
Program DirectorsBachelor's degree
Fashion DesignersBachelor's degree
Commercial and Industrial DesignersBachelor's degree
EditorsBachelor's degree
Copy WritersBachelor's degree
Writers and AuthorsBachelor's degree
Poets, Lyricists and Creative WritersBachelor's degree
Film and Video EditorsBachelor's degree
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion PictureBachelor's degree
Public Relations SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Set and Exhibit DesignersBachelor's degree
Music Directors and ComposersBachelor's degree
Music DirectorsBachelor's degree
Music Composers and ArrangersBachelor's degree
Interior DesignersBachelor's degree
Athletes and Sports CompetitorsNo formal educational credential
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree
Interpreters and TranslatorsBachelor's degree
Sound Engineering Technicians
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Broadcast Technicians
Craft Artists
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Coaches and ScoutsBachelor's degree
PhotographersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Floral DesignersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Transportation & Material Moving
Commercial Pilots
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Air Traffic ControllersAssociate's degree
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and HostlersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Locomotive EngineersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Railroad Conductors and YardmastersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Flight AttendantsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge
Sailors and Marine Oilers
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Ship and Boat Captains
Pilots, Ship
Motorboat Operators
Ship Engineers
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck DriversPostsecondary nondegree award
Hoist and Winch Operators
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Crane and Tower Operators
Dredge Operators
Driver/Sales WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Light Truck or Delivery Services DriversHigh school diploma or equivalent
Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsNo formal educational credential
Packers and Packagers, HandNo formal educational credential
Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentNo formal educational credential
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, HandNo formal educational credential
Machine Feeders and OffbearersNo formal educational credential
Installation, Maintenance & Repair
Electrical Power-Line Installers and RepairersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Avionics TechniciansPostsecondary nondegree award
Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansPostsecondary nondegree award
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Radio Mechanics
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
MillwrightsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Industrial Machinery MechanicsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Maintenance Workers, MachineryHigh school diploma or equivalent
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesHigh school diploma or equivalent
Rail Car RepairersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Equipment RepairersAssociate's degree
Wind Turbine Service TechniciansPostsecondary nondegree award
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and InstallersPostsecondary nondegree award
Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersPostsecondary nondegree award
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersPostsecondary nondegree award
Automotive Body and Related RepairersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsPostsecondary nondegree award
Automotive Specialty TechniciansPostsecondary nondegree award
Automotive Master MechanicsPostsecondary nondegree award
Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralHigh school diploma or equivalent
Motorcycle Mechanics
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Construction & Extraction
Elevator Installers and RepairersHigh school diploma or equivalent
BoilermakersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Construction and Building InspectorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersHigh school diploma or equivalent
PlumbersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pipe Fitters and SteamfittersHigh school diploma or equivalent
ElectriciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Structural Iron and Steel WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Sheet Metal WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
CarpentersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Construction CarpentersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Rough CarpentersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersNo formal educational credential
TapersNo formal educational credential
Pile-Driver OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Stonemasons
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
GlaziersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Roustabouts, Oil and GasNo formal educational credential
Derrick Operators, Oil and GasNo formal educational credential
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and GasNo formal educational credential
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and MiningNo formal educational credential
Floor Sanders and FinishersNo formal educational credential
Tile and Marble SettersNo formal educational credential
Carpet InstallersNo formal educational credential
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesNo formal educational credential
Solar Photovoltaic InstallersHigh school diploma or equivalent
RoofersNo formal educational credential
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
Insulation Workers, Mechanical
Painters, Construction and MaintenanceNo formal educational credential
Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
Helpers--Electricians
Helpers--Carpenters
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
Construction Laborers
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Helpers--Roofers
Healthcare Support
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational Therapy Aides
Physical Therapist Assistants
Physical Therapist Aides
Massage TherapistsPostsecondary nondegree award
Dental AssistantsPostsecondary nondegree award
Medical AssistantsPostsecondary nondegree award
PhlebotomistsPostsecondary nondegree award
Medical TranscriptionistsPostsecondary nondegree award
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Office & Administrative Support
Postal Service Mail CarriersNo formal educational credential
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsNo formal educational credential
Postal Service ClerksNo formal educational credential
Desktop PublishersAssociate's degree
Police, Fire, and Ambulance DispatchersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksSome college, no degree
Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Insurance Claims ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
New Accounts ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Loan Interviewers and ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Procurement ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Credit AuthorizersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Credit CheckersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Brokerage ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Insurance Policy Processing ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Billing and Posting ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Statement ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Billing, Cost, and Rate ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Gaming Cage WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical SecretariesHigh school diploma or equivalent
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative AssistantsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Legal SecretariesHigh school diploma or equivalent
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and ExecutiveHigh school diploma or equivalent
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingHigh school diploma or equivalent
Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Bill and Account CollectorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
Information and Record Clerks, All Other
License Clerks
Municipal Clerks
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Order Clerks
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
Court Clerks
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Correspondence Clerks
File Clerks
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Office Clerks, GeneralHigh school diploma or equivalent
Customer Service RepresentativesHigh school diploma or equivalent
Patient RepresentativesHigh school diploma or equivalent
TellersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Library Assistants, Clerical
Receptionists and Information ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Production
Nuclear Power Reactor OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Power Distributors and DispatchersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Power Plant OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Tool and Die Makers
Machinists
Semiconductor ProcessorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Solderers and BrazersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welders, Cutters, and Welder FittersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Precious Metal WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
JewelersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Gem and Diamond WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Pourers and Casters, Metal
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
Foundry Mold and Coremakers
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Dental Laboratory TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Appliance TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Furniture FinishersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingHigh school diploma or equivalent
Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Engine and Other Machine AssemblersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Food Processing Workers, All Other
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Food Batchmakers
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
Butchers and Meat CuttersNo formal educational credential
BakersNo formal educational credential
Building & Grounds Maintenance
Pest Control WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping CleanersNo formal educational credential
Farming, Fishing & Forestry
FallersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Logging Equipment OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Log Graders and ScalersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Logging Workers, All OtherHigh school diploma or equivalent
Forest and Conservation WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Animal Breeders
Agricultural Workers, All Other
Agricultural Equipment Operators
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Nursery Workers
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop
Food Preparation & Serving
Chefs and Head CooksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cooks, Fast Food
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Cooks, Private Household
Cooks, Restaurant
Cooks, Short Order
Cooks, All Other
Food Preparation WorkersNo formal educational credential
Waiters and WaitressesNo formal educational credential
BartendersNo formal educational credential
Food Servers, NonrestaurantNo formal educational credential
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersNo formal educational credential
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee ShopNo formal educational credential
Personal Care & Service
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral DirectorsAssociate's degree
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics InstructorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Skincare SpecialistsPostsecondary nondegree award
ConciergesHigh school diploma or equivalent
Gaming DealersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Gaming Service Workers, All OtherHigh school diploma or equivalent
Gaming and Sports Book Writers and RunnersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsPostsecondary nondegree award
BarbersPostsecondary nondegree award
Recreation WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Manicurists and PedicuristsPostsecondary nondegree award
Nonfarm Animal CaretakersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Animal TrainersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Childcare WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
NanniesHigh school diploma or equivalent
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Highest median annual pay across all occupations
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Commercial PilotsVaries · Jobs growth:
$198,1002Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight EngineersVaries · Jobs growth:
$198,1003Dentists, All Other SpecialistsDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$179,2104Dentists, GeneralDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$179,2105OrthodontistsDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$179,2106Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$179,2107ProsthodontistsDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$179,2108Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$171,2009Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$167,74010Architectural and Engineering ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$167,74011PhysicistsDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$166,29012AstronomersDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$166,29013Financial ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$161,70014Treasurers and ControllersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$161,70015Financial Managers, Branch or DepartmentBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$161,70016Water Resource SpecialistsBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$161,18017Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$161,18018Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$161,18019Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$159,66020Green MarketersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$159,66021Advertising and Promotions ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$159,66022Computer Hardware EngineersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$155,02023PodiatristsDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$152,80024LawyersDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$151,16025Air Traffic ControllersAssociate's degree · Jobs growth:
$144,58026Petroleum EngineersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$141,28027Compensation and Benefits ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$140,36028Human Resources ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$140,03029Political ScientistsMaster's degree · Jobs growth:
$139,38030Sales ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$138,06031PharmacistsDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$137,48032Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$135,16033Judges, Magistrate Judges, and MagistratesDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$135,16034Aerospace EngineersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$134,83035OptometristsDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$134,83036Anesthesiologist AssistantsMaster's degree · Jobs growth:
$133,26037Physician AssistantsMaster's degree · Jobs growth:
$133,26038Nurse MidwivesMaster's degree · Jobs growth:
$132,05039Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree · Jobs growth:
$132,05040Nurse AnesthetistsMaster's degree · Jobs growth:
$132,05041Nuclear EngineersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$127,52042Training and Development ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$127,09043ActuariesBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$125,77044VeterinariansDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$125,51045Chemical EngineersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$121,86046Sales EngineersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$121,52047Biofuels Production ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$121,44048Geothermal Production ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$121,44049Quality Control Systems ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$121,44050Hydroelectric Production ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$121,440