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Legal
5 occupationsMedian: $135,160
Management
46 occupationsMedian: $119,700
Computer & Mathematical
26 occupationsMedian: $108,470
Architecture & Engineering
47 occupationsMedian: $99,590
Healthcare Practitioners & Technical
51 occupationsMedian: $93,600
Education, Training & Library
56 occupationsMedian: $83,980
Life, Physical & Social Science
51 occupationsMedian: $80,060
Business & Financial Operations
33 occupationsMedian: $78,420
Protective Service
15 occupationsMedian: $75,480
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media
34 occupationsMedian: $64,975
Installation, Maintenance & Repair
28 occupationsMedian: $63,125
Community & Social Service
11 occupationsMedian: $61,330
Sales & Related
14 occupationsMedian: $60,915
Construction & Extraction
43 occupationsMedian: $52,610
Production
55 occupationsMedian: $46,800
Office & Administrative Support
38 occupationsMedian: $46,790
Transportation & Material Moving
31 occupationsMedian: $46,620
Healthcare Support
13 occupationsMedian: $44,200
Farming, Fishing & Forestry
10 occupationsMedian: $39,830
Building & Grounds Maintenance
6 occupationsMedian: $38,470
Personal Care & Service
16 occupationsMedian: $35,525
Food Preparation & Serving
15 occupationsMedian: $34,220
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
Investment Fund ManagersBachelor's degree
Treasurers and ControllersBachelor's degree
Financial ManagersBachelor's degree
Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degree
Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree
Water Resource SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree
Advertising and Promotions ManagersBachelor's degree
Compensation and Benefits ManagersBachelor's degree
Human Resources ManagersBachelor's degree
Sales ManagersBachelor's degree
Fundraising ManagersBachelor's degree
Public Relations ManagersBachelor's degree
Training and Development ManagersBachelor's degree
Geothermal Production ManagersBachelor's degree
Biofuels Production ManagersBachelor's degree
Biomass Power Plant ManagersBachelor's degree
Hydroelectric Production ManagersBachelor's degree
Industrial Production ManagersBachelor's degree
Quality Control Systems ManagersBachelor's degree
Medical and Health Services ManagersBachelor's degree
Construction ManagersBachelor's degree
Security ManagersBachelor's degree
Administrative Services ManagersBachelor's degree
Facilities ManagersBachelor's degree
General and Operations ManagersBachelor's degree
Chief Sustainability OfficersBachelor's degree
Chief ExecutivesBachelor's degree
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through SecondaryMaster's degree
Education Administrators, PostsecondaryMaster's degree
Supply Chain ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Management DirectorsBachelor's degree
Purchasing ManagersBachelor's degree
Social and Community Service ManagersBachelor's degree
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingBachelor'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
Funeral Home ManagersAssociate's degree
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareBachelor's degree
Gambling ManagersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Computer & Mathematical
Computer and Information Research ScientistsMaster's degree
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersBachelor's degree
Software DevelopersBachelor's degree
Telecommunications Engineering SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree
ActuariesBachelor's degree
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degree
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degree
Data ScientistsBachelor's degree
Business Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree
BiostatisticiansMaster's degree
StatisticiansMaster's degree
MathematiciansMaster's degree
Health Informatics SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Computer Systems AnalystsBachelor's degree
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degree
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsBachelor's degree
Web and Digital Interface DesignersBachelor's degree
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree
Operations Research AnalystsBachelor's degree
Computer Network Support Specialists
Computer User Support Specialists
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
Fire-Prevention and Protection EngineersBachelor's degree
Materials EngineersBachelor's degree
Bioengineers and Biomedical EngineersBachelor's degree
Marine Engineers and Naval ArchitectsBachelor's degree
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree
Automotive EngineersBachelor's degree
Fuel Cell EngineersBachelor's degree
Mechanical EngineersBachelor's degree
Validation EngineersBachelor's degree
Manufacturing EngineersBachelor's degree
Industrial EngineersBachelor's degree
Human Factors Engineers and ErgonomistsBachelor's degree
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersBachelor's degree
Transportation EngineersBachelor's degree
Civil EngineersBachelor's degree
Water/Wastewater EngineersBachelor's degree
Architects, Except Landscape and NavalBachelor's degree
Agricultural EngineersBachelor's degree
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree
Landscape ArchitectsBachelor's degree
Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsBachelor's degree
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree
Geodetic SurveyorsBachelor's degree
SurveyorsBachelor's degree
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree
Automotive Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree
Drafters, All OtherAssociate's degree
Electrical and Electronics DraftersAssociate's degree
Architectural and Civil DraftersAssociate's degree
Mechanical DraftersAssociate's degree
Calibration Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree
Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree
Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree
Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree
Surveying and Mapping TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Healthcare Practitioners & Technical
Dentists, All Other SpecialistsDoctoral or professional degree
Dentists, GeneralDoctoral or professional degree
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsDoctoral or professional degree
OrthodontistsDoctoral or professional degree
ProsthodontistsDoctoral or professional degree
PodiatristsDoctoral or professional degree
Medical DosimetristsBachelor's degree
PharmacistsDoctoral or professional degree
OptometristsDoctoral or professional degree
Physician AssistantsMaster's degree
Anesthesiologist AssistantsMaster's degree
Nurse AnesthetistsMaster's degree
Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree
Nurse MidwivesMaster'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
Dental HygienistsAssociate's degree
Acute Care NursesBachelor's degree
Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesBachelor's degree
Critical Care NursesBachelor's degree
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Registered NursesBachelor's degree
AudiologistsDoctoral or professional degree
Diagnostic Medical SonographersAssociate's degree
Respiratory TherapistsAssociate's degree
ChiropractorsDoctoral or professional degree
Radiologic Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree
Magnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistsAssociate's degree
Orthotists and ProsthetistsMaster's degree
Dietitians and NutritionistsBachelor's degree
Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsAssociate's degree
Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree
Surgical AssistantsPostsecondary nondegree award
Surgical TechnologistsPostsecondary nondegree award
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesPostsecondary nondegree award
Recreational TherapistsBachelor's degree
Athletic TrainersMaster's degree
Exercise PhysiologistsBachelor's degree
Medical Records SpecialistsPostsecondary nondegree award
Opticians, DispensingHigh school diploma or equivalent
Emergency Medical TechniciansPostsecondary nondegree award
ParamedicsPostsecondary nondegree award
Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree
Pharmacy TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Psychiatric Technicians
Education, Training & Library
Economics 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
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Geography 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
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Instructional CoordinatorsMaster's degree
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree
Librarians and Media Collections SpecialistsMaster's degree
Special Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolBachelor's degree
Special Education Teachers, PreschoolBachelor's degree
Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolBachelor's degree
Special Education Teachers, All OtherBachelor's degree
Adapted Physical Education SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryBachelor's degree
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolBachelor's degree
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolBachelor's degree
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationBachelor's degree
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special EducationBachelor's degree
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language InstructorsBachelor's degree
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Archivists
Curators
TutorsSome college, no degree
Library Technicians
Preschool Teachers, Except Special EducationAssociate's degree
Business & Financial Operations
Personal Financial AdvisorsBachelor's degree
Financial and Investment AnalystsBachelor's degree
Financial Risk SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree
Project Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Labor Relations SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Financial ExaminersBachelor's degree
Budget AnalystsBachelor's degree
Accountants and AuditorsBachelor's degree
LogisticiansBachelor's degree
Logistics EngineersBachelor's degree
Logistics AnalystsBachelor's degree
Insurance UnderwritersBachelor's degree
Government Property Inspectors and InvestigatorsBachelor's degree
Equal Opportunity Representatives and OfficersBachelor's degree
Compliance OfficersBachelor's degree
Customs BrokersBachelor's degree
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistsBachelor's degree
CoronersBachelor's degree
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree
Cost EstimatorsBachelor's degree
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Search Marketing StrategistsBachelor's degree
Claims 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
Credit CounselorsBachelor's degree
Protective Service
Fish and Game Wardens
Intelligence Analysts
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Transit and Railroad Police
Customs and Border Protection Officers
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Police Identification and Records Officers
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
FirefightersPostsecondary nondegree award
Correctional Officers and JailersHigh school diploma or equivalent
BailiffsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Private Detectives and InvestigatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Security GuardsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media
Art DirectorsBachelor's degree
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsBachelor's degree
Technical WritersBachelor's degree
Talent DirectorsBachelor's degree
Media Programming DirectorsBachelor's degree
Producers and DirectorsBachelor's degree
Media Technical Directors/ManagersBachelor's degree
Fashion DesignersBachelor's degree
Commercial and Industrial DesignersBachelor's degree
EditorsBachelor's degree
Writers and AuthorsBachelor's degree
Poets, Lyricists and Creative WritersBachelor's degree
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and FilmBachelor's degree
Film and Video EditorsBachelor's degree
Public Relations SpecialistsBachelor's degree
Court Reporters and Simultaneous CaptionersPostsecondary nondegree award
Set and Exhibit DesignersBachelor's degree
Music Directors and ComposersBachelor's degree
Interior DesignersBachelor's degree
Athletes and Sports CompetitorsNo formal educational credential
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree
News Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsBachelor's degree
Interpreters and TranslatorsBachelor's degree
Lighting Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
Broadcast Technicians
Sound Engineering Technicians
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Craft Artists
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
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
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
MillwrightsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Maintenance Workers, MachineryHigh school diploma or equivalent
Industrial Machinery MechanicsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesHigh school diploma or equivalent
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Rail Car RepairersHigh 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, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersPostsecondary nondegree award
Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Body and Related RepairersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Automotive Service Technicians and 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
Sales & Related
Sales EngineersBachelor's degree
ModelsNo formal educational credential
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsBachelor'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 BrokersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Real Estate Sales AgentsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Travel AgentsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Retail SalespersonsNo formal educational credential
Parts SalespersonsNo formal educational credential
CashiersNo formal educational credential
Construction & Extraction
Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersHigh school diploma or equivalent
BoilermakersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Construction and Building InspectorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Energy AuditorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Solar Thermal Installers and TechniciansHigh 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
TapersNo formal educational credential
Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersNo formal educational credential
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pile Driver OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Stonemasons
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
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 and GasNo formal educational credential
Tile and Stone SettersNo formal educational credential
Carpet InstallersNo formal educational credential
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesNo formal educational credential
Floor Sanders and FinishersNo 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--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Helpers--Electricians
Helpers--Carpenters
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
Construction Laborers
Helpers--Roofers
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other
Production
Power Distributors and DispatchersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nuclear Power Reactor OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Hydroelectric Plant TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Biomass Plant TechniciansHigh 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
Machinists
Tool and Die Makers
Semiconductor Processing TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Gem and Diamond WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
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
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Appliance TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Laboratory TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingHigh school diploma or equivalent
Furniture FinishersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodHigh school diploma or equivalent
Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Engine and Other Machine AssemblersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Timing Device Assemblers and AdjustersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Food Batchmakers
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
Food Processing Workers, All Other
Butchers and Meat CuttersNo formal educational credential
BakersNo formal educational credential
Office & Administrative Support
Postal Service ClerksNo formal educational credential
Postal Service Mail CarriersNo formal educational credential
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsNo formal educational credential
Desktop PublishersAssociate's degree
Public Safety TelecommunicatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksSome college, no degree
Billing and Posting ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Gambling Cage WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Procurement ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Loan Interviewers and ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
New Accounts ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Brokerage ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative AssistantsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and ExecutiveHigh school diploma or equivalent
Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medical Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingHigh school diploma or equivalent
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Bill and Account CollectorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Order Clerks
Correspondence Clerks
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
File Clerks
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
Information and Record Clerks, All Other
Office Clerks, GeneralHigh school diploma or equivalent
Customer Service RepresentativesHigh school diploma or equivalent
TellersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Library Assistants, Clerical
Receptionists and Information ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent
Transportation & Material Moving
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Commercial Pilots
Air Traffic ControllersAssociate's degree
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive FirersHigh school diploma or equivalent
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
Motorboat Operators
Ship Engineers
Sailors and Marine Oilers
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck DriversPostsecondary nondegree award
Bus Drivers, SchoolHigh school diploma or equivalent
Bus Drivers, Transit and IntercityHigh school diploma or equivalent
Hoist and Winch Operators
Dredge Operators
Crane and Tower Operators
Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Driver/Sales WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Light Truck DriversHigh school diploma or equivalent
Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsNo formal educational credential
Machine Feeders and OffbearersNo formal educational credential
Packers and Packagers, HandNo formal educational credential
Stockers and Order FillersNo formal educational credential
Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentNo formal educational credential
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, HandNo formal educational credential
Recycling and Reclamation WorkersNo formal educational credential
Taxi DriversNo formal educational credential
Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursNo formal educational credential
Healthcare Support
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational Therapy Aides
Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Assistants
Massage TherapistsPostsecondary nondegree award
Dental AssistantsPostsecondary nondegree award
Medical AssistantsPostsecondary nondegree award
PhlebotomistsPostsecondary nondegree award
Psychiatric Aides
Orderlies
Nursing Assistants
Medical TranscriptionistsPostsecondary nondegree award
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Farming, Fishing & Forestry
FallersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Logging Workers, All OtherHigh school diploma or equivalent
Log Graders and ScalersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Logging Equipment OperatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Forest and Conservation WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Animal Breeders
Agricultural Workers, All Other
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Agricultural Equipment Operators
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
Personal Care & Service
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral ArrangersAssociate's degree
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Skincare SpecialistsPostsecondary nondegree award
ConciergesHigh school diploma or equivalent
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and RunnersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Gambling DealersHigh school diploma or equivalent
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Gambling Service Workers, All OtherHigh school diploma or equivalent
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsPostsecondary nondegree award
BarbersPostsecondary nondegree award
Recreation WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Manicurists and PedicuristsPostsecondary nondegree award
Animal CaretakersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Animal TrainersHigh school diploma or equivalent
Childcare WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent
NanniesHigh school diploma or equivalent
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
Fast Food and Counter WorkersNo formal educational credential
BaristasNo 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
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$161,70015Financial ManagersBachelor'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:
$159,66020Advertising and Promotions ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$159,66021Computer Hardware EngineersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$155,02022PodiatristsDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$152,80023LawyersDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$151,16024Air Traffic ControllersAssociate's degree · Jobs growth:
$144,58025Petroleum EngineersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$141,28026Computer and Information Research ScientistsMaster's degree · Jobs growth:
$140,91027Compensation and Benefits ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$140,36028Human Resources ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$140,03029Political ScientistsMaster's degree · Jobs growth:
$139,38030Medical DosimetristsBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$138,11031Sales ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$138,06032PharmacistsDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$137,48033Judges, Magistrate Judges, and MagistratesDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$135,16034Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$135,16035OptometristsDoctoral or professional degree · Jobs growth:
$134,83036Aerospace EngineersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$134,83037Anesthesiologist AssistantsMaster's degree · Jobs growth:
$133,26038Physician AssistantsMaster's degree · Jobs growth:
$133,26039Public Relations ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$132,87040Fundraising ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$132,87041Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree · Jobs growth:
$132,05042Nurse MidwivesMaster's degree · Jobs growth:
$132,05043Nurse AnesthetistsMaster's degree · Jobs growth:
$132,05044Software DevelopersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$131,45045Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$131,45046Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$130,39047Telecommunications Engineering SpecialistsBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$130,39048Nuclear EngineersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$127,52049Training and Development ManagersBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$127,09050ActuariesBachelor's degree · Jobs growth:
$125,770