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725 occupations with salary data in CA

$83,440
Average Median Salary
$400,150
Highest: Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
$34,320
Lowest: Home Health and Personal Care Aides

All 725 Occupations in California

Occupation Median Salary Mean Salary Employment
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $400,150 $347,690 820
Neurologists $357,080 $306,860 1,090
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $353,900 $310,190 10,670
Psychiatrists $353,500 $315,380 5,420
General Internal Medicine Physicians $313,890 $273,270 6,370
Obstetricians and Gynecologists $301,240 $272,520 1,610
Nurse Anesthetists $292,410 $283,780 2,230
Radiologists $270,560 $309,990 690
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $253,430 $258,550 N/A
Family Medicine Physicians $252,010 $252,930 N/A
Chief Executives $218,600 $272,920 34,700
Computer and Information Systems Managers $218,290 $238,440 94,720
Pediatricians, General $214,140 $221,480 6,680
Architectural and Engineering Managers $210,280 $213,110 29,630
Natural Sciences Managers $210,230 $223,850 14,950
Physicists $207,490 $201,930 5,930
Nurse Midwives $203,840 $194,730 870
Podiatrists $201,300 $212,350 1,000
Lawyers $195,080 $230,040 95,770
Marketing Managers $193,620 $207,860 54,660
Physicians, Pathologists $186,300 $221,080 1,790
Cardiologists $185,610 $296,940 630
Computer Hardware Engineers $185,180 $190,590 19,820
Financial Managers $180,770 $210,490 93,310
Materials Scientists $177,030 $189,460 1,030
Software Developers $174,410 $186,770 284,390
Nuclear Engineers $172,400 $160,980 1,070
Database Architects $170,160 $175,330 6,210
Human Resources Managers $170,080 $191,920 27,450
Nurse Practitioners $168,520 $176,760 25,120
Public Relations Managers $167,980 $185,180 9,400
Advertising and Promotions Managers $167,230 $183,200 3,080
Compensation and Benefits Managers $166,730 $180,130 2,970
Radiation Therapists $166,450 $161,890 1,720
Dentists, General $165,950 $170,690 16,770
Physician Assistants $165,650 $169,110 13,600
Commercial Pilots $165,590 $202,040 4,900
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $165,110 $196,500 17,350
Pharmacists $164,610 $162,340 34,030
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $163,960 $163,210 13,200
Veterinarians $163,920 $169,860 9,170
Nuclear Medicine Technologists $162,380 $160,110 1,500
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $160,520 $161,520 20,830
Air Traffic Controllers $160,080 $156,910 2,290
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $159,950 $152,480 31,370
Purchasing Managers $159,830 $165,780 7,470
Computer and Information Research Scientists $159,100 $168,580 8,440
Computer Network Architects $158,870 $161,350 14,870
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $158,130 $143,080 520
Aerospace Engineers $157,620 $159,960 9,170
Training and Development Managers $156,260 $169,950 6,680
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $146,040 $155,320 280
Electrical Engineers $144,040 $151,180 24,230
Petroleum Engineers $143,590 $147,940 1,060
Data Scientists $141,590 $156,000 39,310
Medical and Health Services Managers $141,480 $159,170 75,090
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $141,180 $137,670 1,910
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance $140,870 $138,420 830
Medical Dosimetrists $140,380 $146,350 240
Registered Nurses $140,270 $150,280 338,940
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $139,720 $150,800 1,460
Biochemists and Biophysicists $139,580 $148,550 3,240
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $139,420 $166,780 1,130
Sales Engineers $139,160 $146,590 6,310
Information Security Analysts $138,570 $149,090 15,570
Art Directors $137,780 $156,060 12,430
Genetic Counselors $137,650 $143,090 440
Power Distributors and Dispatchers $137,570 $144,010 670
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $137,360 $160,800 770
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $137,280 $159,690 2,720
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $136,990 $140,120 29,830
Optometrists $136,300 $147,420 6,890
Web and Digital Interface Designers $136,110 $146,210 27,090
Statisticians $135,960 $140,780 2,480
Fundraising Managers $135,870 $157,470 5,430
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $135,000 $148,200 3,140
Sales Managers $134,910 $160,260 112,440
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $133,230 $150,060 1,410
Construction Managers $133,160 $141,670 34,750
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $132,960 $154,490 1,650
Industrial Production Managers $132,620 $146,860 25,130
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $131,540 $135,120 2,470
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $131,210 $132,640 4,550
Mechanical Engineers $130,900 $136,660 30,530
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $130,680 $141,340 3,810
Special Effects Artists and Animators $130,540 $134,360 7,410
Actuaries $130,510 $145,330 1,280
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $130,490 $134,950 5,460
Environmental Engineers $130,410 $125,870 4,550
Personal Financial Advisors $130,330 $170,070 32,200
Gas Plant Operators $130,220 $120,680 800
Emergency Management Directors $129,910 $138,120 1,170
Producers and Directors $129,790 $155,750 34,110
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $129,150 $146,810 3,610
Financial Risk Specialists $129,110 $137,030 5,740
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $129,040 $125,270 8,930
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $128,740 $131,260 27,710
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $128,530 $126,610 10,110
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $128,470 $140,670 5,290
Materials Engineers $128,470 $131,090 3,020
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $128,370 $132,310 630
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $128,310 $132,400 2,750
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $128,210 $137,170 2,480
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $127,780 $125,840 1,950
School Psychologists $127,780 $127,830 8,340
Computer Systems Analysts $127,720 $130,480 59,060
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $127,680 $138,470 810
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $127,630 $151,620 8,170
History Teachers, Postsecondary $127,170 $134,280 1,450
Mathematicians $126,710 $129,110 250
Sociologists $125,770 $123,090 590
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary $125,640 $134,640 310
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $125,460 $140,980 14,870
Dental Hygienists $124,930 $128,110 24,500
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $124,920 $127,330 510
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $124,890 $136,290 1,060
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $124,840 $121,530 12,610
Industrial Engineers $124,600 $125,850 32,680
Occupational Therapists $124,510 $121,920 13,810
General and Operations Managers $124,390 $152,250 300,840
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $124,220 $129,250 27,590
Physical Therapists $124,190 $122,580 26,580
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $124,000 $120,560 3,570
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $123,780 $133,520 30,540
Astronomers $123,540 $128,340 110
Civil Engineers $122,500 $124,540 55,180
Hydrologists $122,110 $122,940 540
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $121,520 $122,410 1,680
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $121,260 $117,950 20,900
Project Management Specialists $120,910 $124,430 114,380
Insulation Workers, Mechanical $119,690 $108,970 1,310
Web Developers $119,570 $122,890 7,320
Law Teachers, Postsecondary $119,540 $139,140 7,800
Economists $119,410 $133,680 860
Speech-Language Pathologists $118,970 $118,600 16,930
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $118,880 $112,980 65,940
Facilities Managers $118,620 $127,420 20,550
Boilermakers $118,150 $115,900 720
Computer Programmers $116,760 $119,900 11,340
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $116,020 $108,890 1,400
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $116,000 $123,570 12,840
Audiologists $114,910 $112,680 1,740
Geographers $114,460 $114,310 80
Database Administrators $113,060 $121,500 7,240
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $111,850 $113,870 3,100
Epidemiologists $110,760 $118,540 1,480
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $110,700 $118,380 250
Pile Driver Operators $110,340 $109,410 480
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $110,090 $129,580 2,420
Watch and Clock Repairers $110,050 $104,770 N/A
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $109,930 $111,810 400
Transit and Railroad Police $109,650 $100,450 100
Urban and Regional Planners $109,610 $116,480 7,460
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $109,140 $122,560 1,650
Financial and Investment Analysts $109,110 $125,070 45,380
Administrative Services Managers $108,890 $134,780 41,240
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $108,540 $121,910 13,270
Microbiologists $108,530 $114,790 2,600
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $108,290 $116,410 300
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $107,340 $126,620 4,410
Foresters $107,120 $110,770 820
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $106,900 $106,350 4,700
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $106,510 $112,360 12,490
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $106,500 $108,910 3,350
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $106,440 $115,210 26,170
Financial Examiners $106,000 $118,710 4,200
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $105,820 $125,540 1,850
Labor Relations Specialists $105,810 $112,210 8,830
Surveyors $105,330 $110,220 4,520
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $105,220 $122,400 770
Power Plant Operators $105,210 $110,960 2,610
Set and Exhibit Designers $105,030 $105,350 2,690
Respiratory Therapists $104,820 $109,440 18,650
Technical Writers $104,000 $117,060 5,280
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $103,640 $105,440 13,900
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $103,520 $113,170 530
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $103,250 $104,560 3,360
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $102,840 $106,470 16,230
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $102,780 $103,690 1,450
Forensic Science Technicians $102,100 $104,960 2,800
Operations Research Analysts $102,100 $110,860 10,620
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $102,030 $97,890 1,660
Commercial Divers $101,540 $98,740 310
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $101,530 $99,830 4,860
Management Analysts $101,460 $115,720 137,280
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,370 $105,880 99,230
Construction and Building Inspectors $101,290 $103,850 13,420
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $101,150 $103,040 800
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $101,060 $102,780 12,100
Commercial and Industrial Designers $100,770 $108,400 5,300
Craft Artists $100,540 $110,420 170
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $100,260 $100,960 4,310
Fish and Game Wardens $100,090 $96,130 330
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $99,860 $116,230 2,170
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,650 $95,670 155,160
Budget Analysts $99,520 $105,890 4,160
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $99,410 $114,430 9,820
Nuclear Technicians $99,270 $94,690 N/A
Fire Inspectors and Investigators $99,230 $102,500 1,350
Gambling Managers $99,230 $121,870 620
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $99,000 $106,720 1,560
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,950 $94,680 37,300
Dietitians and Nutritionists $98,850 $98,780 8,720
Farm and Home Management Educators $98,770 $94,630 40
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $98,530 $111,800 2,210
Landscape Architects $98,380 $110,360 2,310
Recreational Therapists $98,170 $95,420 1,920
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $98,110 $159,240 4,860
Editors $98,030 $111,810 14,830
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $97,980 $91,490 8,810
Chemists $97,860 $106,810 9,820
Credit Analysts $97,860 $113,670 5,260
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $97,680 $118,080 N/A
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,680 $103,760 71,750
Ship Engineers $97,660 $117,530 610
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $97,620 $96,870 380
Historians $97,420 $100,750 210
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists $97,370 $102,750 480
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $97,170 $93,510 23,280
Accountants and Auditors $97,050 $103,760 175,360
Instructional Coordinators $97,010 $98,180 20,950
Compliance Officers $96,980 $102,490 49,880
Correctional Officers and Jailers $96,370 $92,410 37,860
Insurance Underwriters $95,320 $102,850 6,580
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $94,700 $108,120 119,070
Lighting Technicians $94,070 $93,240 2,950
Food Scientists and Technologists $93,950 $97,980 2,210
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $93,660 $98,440 51,670
Music Directors and Composers $93,090 $108,530 2,510
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic $92,960 $97,030 260
Logisticians $92,890 $98,300 32,940
Avionics Technicians $92,480 $90,750 1,220
Soil and Plant Scientists $91,930 $99,260 1,440
Orthotists and Prosthetists $91,820 $93,030 1,050
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $91,790 $91,860 24,290
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $91,410 $98,480 13,430
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $90,750 $103,250 2,920
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $90,650 $91,010 5,840
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $89,790 $92,300 10,180
Healthcare Social Workers $89,660 $93,840 17,690
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers $89,010 $84,560 930
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $89,000 $92,220 59,640
Property Appraisers and Assessors $88,900 $96,360 6,380
Film and Video Editors $88,490 $99,450 8,110
Chemical Plant and System Operators $87,550 $91,260 780
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $87,390 $91,570 3,660
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $87,160 $94,000 36,020
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $87,080 $91,820 5,830
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $86,500 $93,610 45,140
Writers and Authors $86,480 $106,560 8,390
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $86,100 $86,110 12,590
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,090 $93,750 13,450
Riggers $85,730 $87,230 2,260
Farm Labor Contractors $85,710 $82,610 N/A
Cost Estimators $85,460 $94,780 26,020
Firefighters $85,120 $95,090 31,470
Public Relations Specialists $85,030 $97,140 32,710
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $84,820 $85,980 1,480
Signal and Track Switch Repairers $84,670 $92,330 390
Survey Researchers $83,520 $102,180 1,180
Human Resources Specialists $83,500 $95,180 104,000
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $83,490 $85,570 7,250
Social and Community Service Managers $83,210 $95,910 33,510
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $83,130 $94,440 1,400
Physical Therapist Assistants $83,110 $83,080 9,400
Transportation Inspectors $83,000 $88,500 1,790
Buyers and Purchasing Agents $82,720 $90,900 48,010
Statistical Assistants $82,580 $82,250 110
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $82,550 $88,160 7,430
Mechanical Drafters $82,510 $86,750 3,640
Funeral Home Managers $82,370 $91,310 760
Flight Attendants $82,170 $83,000 15,840
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $82,090 $87,180 2,990
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $81,960 $96,830 5,610
Loan Officers $81,770 $97,120 25,790
Occupational Therapy Assistants $81,770 $84,690 3,840
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $81,770 $87,190 11,630
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $81,550 $92,350 1,850
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $81,500 $97,570 230
Surgical Technologists $81,310 $82,810 11,920
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $81,140 $96,260 19,600
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $80,850 $95,130 156,110
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $80,620 $89,160 3,260
Real Estate Brokers $80,450 $89,020 8,430
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $80,370 $75,140 220
Advertising Sales Agents $80,360 $90,780 9,620
Interior Designers $80,230 $89,740 8,500
Public Safety Telecommunicators $80,120 $81,520 8,520
Hearing Aid Specialists $80,060 $74,990 990
Conservation Scientists $79,810 $88,030 2,110
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,750 $82,340 82,850
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $79,730 $105,570 55,860
Fundraisers $79,710 $86,320 12,860
Computer User Support Specialists $79,570 $85,030 74,490
Crane and Tower Operators $79,570 $87,030 2,130
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $79,550 $98,270 7,000
Computer Network Support Specialists $79,190 $88,760 13,620
Traffic Technicians $79,110 $75,890 1,250
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,070 $80,610 5,710
Athletes and Sports Competitors $79,040 $294,080 830
Meter Readers, Utilities $79,040 $79,610 810
Judicial Law Clerks $79,030 $76,070 1,800
Calibration Technologists and Technicians $79,010 $82,510 1,250
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $79,000 $91,050 19,860
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $78,930 $82,530 550
Curators $78,740 $86,330 1,140
Subway and Streetcar Operators $78,680 $74,720 900
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $78,550 $82,320 20,080
Athletic Trainers $78,490 $80,780 1,760
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $78,310 $89,900 2,730
Food Service Managers $78,260 $84,300 33,180
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $78,170 $93,480 5,570
Sound Engineering Technicians $78,150 $87,550 4,060
Surveying and Mapping Technicians $78,110 $81,840 3,340
Brokerage Clerks $77,960 $83,450 4,740
Millwrights $77,950 $84,220 2,230
Wind Turbine Service Technicians $77,910 $86,120 400
Clergy $77,710 $87,150 7,110
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $77,590 $82,290 149,230
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $77,390 $81,320 47,130
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons $77,220 $86,680 N/A
Locomotive Engineers $77,070 $75,600 1,570
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $77,030 $89,320 50,040
Tool and Die Makers $77,030 $75,120 1,790
Lodging Managers $76,950 $89,170 5,070
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,840 $82,000 48,550
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $76,630 $90,340 11,040
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $76,630 $81,340 14,040
Sheet Metal Workers $76,590 $85,580 8,390
Architectural and Civil Drafters $76,520 $80,360 11,400
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $76,490 $88,460 134,800
Structural Iron and Steel Workers $76,370 $80,920 7,110
Pipelayers $76,180 $77,930 1,420
Electricians $76,160 $85,860 73,310
Insurance Sales Agents $76,120 $93,660 41,160
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $76,010 $78,840 29,210
Carpenters $75,920 $78,810 100,750
Training and Development Specialists $75,790 $84,110 46,530
Acupuncturists $75,530 $89,810 2,520
Chiropractors $75,470 $101,190 2,760
Graphic Designers $75,130 $86,800 27,390
Choreographers $75,000 $85,790 410
Motion Picture Projectionists $74,840 $78,050 190
Paramedics $74,590 $77,740 5,190
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $74,500 $85,520 790
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic $74,490 $74,020 480
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $74,400 $76,060 26,830
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $74,110 $81,910 8,610
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $73,950 $72,690 20,940
Transportation Security Screeners $73,610 $68,660 5,410
Tapers $73,460 $76,260 4,540
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $72,830 $82,320 47,660
Broadcast Technicians $72,800 $79,420 2,340
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $72,560 $75,370 35,130
Medical Equipment Repairers $72,450 $79,640 6,080
Bridge and Lock Tenders $72,390 $68,070 80
Anthropologists and Archeologists $72,240 $77,230 2,060
Costume Attendants $72,030 $86,540 1,620
Desktop Publishers $71,930 $78,250 320
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $71,570 $71,000 8,180
Biological Technicians $71,440 $78,170 9,210
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $71,170 $67,340 770
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $71,120 $77,160 20,650
Hydrologic Technicians $70,790 $74,760 300
Interpreters and Translators $70,770 $78,800 5,560
Archivists $70,530 $77,160 1,160
Tax Preparers $70,030 $71,540 10,270
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $69,950 $76,110 1,500
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $69,410 $83,050 480
Brickmasons and Blockmasons $69,050 $73,120 3,820
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $68,600 $74,570 110
Rail Car Repairers $68,370 $75,020 700
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $68,240 $64,010 1,070
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $68,010 $69,010 3,010
Maintenance Workers, Machinery $67,840 $68,780 4,130
Marriage and Family Therapists $67,300 $79,440 34,970
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $67,230 $76,950 N/A
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers $67,160 $66,450 190
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $67,130 $66,930 24,380
Credit Counselors $67,120 $71,180 2,160
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $67,100 $73,830 9,810
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $66,910 $69,450 1,630
Automotive Body and Related Repairers $66,860 $69,280 14,050
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $66,040 $66,270 810
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $65,880 $74,680 27,280
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,550 $69,340 67,920
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $65,520 $79,290 460
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $65,340 $68,580 20,590
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,200 $71,940 60,310
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,980 $65,470 65,420
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $64,890 $66,300 13,930
Audio and Video Technicians $64,620 $73,150 9,280
Chefs and Head Cooks $64,500 $69,130 31,670
Wellhead Pumpers $64,430 $65,580 160
Glaziers $64,040 $75,020 7,020
Postal Service Clerks $63,650 $64,270 6,410
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $63,640 $69,050 2,930
Health Education Specialists $63,610 $74,720 12,520
Roofers $63,600 $67,420 21,190
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $63,520 $64,690 30,960
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $63,320 $67,330 12,460
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $63,270 $68,290 14,850
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $63,110 $72,220 2,390
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $63,000 $67,020 56,080
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $62,860 $74,860 27,470
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $62,840 $69,640 1,030
Continuous Mining Machine Operators $62,790 $69,250 940
Paperhangers $62,790 $70,790 130
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,700 $70,920 28,700
Animal Control Workers $62,630 $63,690 1,210
Airfield Operations Specialists $62,600 $73,180 1,660
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,580 $68,290 2,820
Tree Trimmers and Pruners $62,550 $63,610 9,610
Surgical Assistants $62,540 $67,860 1,210
Exercise Physiologists $62,440 $69,250 640
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $62,390 $69,850 2,590
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $62,330 $65,630 1,230
Parking Enforcement Workers $62,280 $64,190 1,710
Postal Service Mail Carriers $62,090 $64,560 32,320
Logging Equipment Operators $61,940 $74,210 950
Medical Records Specialists $61,810 $68,230 18,700
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary $61,730 $85,140 110
Rock Splitters, Quarry $61,620 $66,660 290
Directors, Religious Activities and Education $61,570 $70,150 3,200
Museum Technicians and Conservators $61,550 $64,000 1,610
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $61,470 $62,810 18,060
Medical Equipment Preparers $61,370 $65,100 8,720
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $61,360 $71,450 2,650
Private Detectives and Investigators $61,250 $67,040 4,190
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $61,220 $67,750 6,010
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $61,210 $70,700 4,330
Bus Drivers, School $61,040 $60,520 16,600
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $61,010 $67,180 2,060
Stonemasons $60,930 $66,540 1,250
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $60,890 $70,000 2,560
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $60,790 $61,830 2,300
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $60,630 $61,400 11,310
Solar Photovoltaic Installers $60,600 $63,280 6,830
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,530 $70,860 1,490
Agricultural Technicians $60,320 $58,530 2,420
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $60,300 $62,910 115,660
Construction Laborers $60,270 $64,870 88,240
Social Science Research Assistants $60,250 $70,260 5,300
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,230 $62,020 205,090
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $60,180 $59,980 2,600
Embalmers $60,060 $62,550 520
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,010 $70,580 2,060
Plasterers and Stucco Masons $59,940 $64,030 6,780
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers $59,770 $61,080 N/A
Fallers $59,590 $62,990 260
Highway Maintenance Workers $59,580 $63,070 8,150
Mechanical Door Repairers $59,560 $61,940 2,680
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $59,550 $69,930 2,510
Chemical Technicians $59,510 $64,570 6,800
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $59,490 $61,530 10,090
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers $59,450 $62,170 N/A
Animal Breeders $59,280 $66,550 410
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $59,250 $61,470 750
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,250 $69,080 75,610
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $59,230 $60,830 151,870
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $59,050 $62,490 1,960
Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,020 $62,460 38,430
Tile and Stone Setters $58,880 $63,800 8,250
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers $58,770 $61,530 1,340
Home Appliance Repairers $58,480 $59,160 2,760
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $58,310 $60,520 280
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $58,300 $60,460 5,670
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $58,280 $57,370 7,250
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $58,240 $104,570 2,560
Forest and Conservation Technicians $58,120 $63,680 6,640
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,060 $61,120 26,060
Community Health Workers $58,050 $63,740 9,500
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $57,990 $62,890 43,600
Opticians, Dispensing $57,990 $61,070 7,840
Bill and Account Collectors $57,930 $59,590 13,880
Cargo and Freight Agents $57,690 $61,720 17,060
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $57,660 $60,560 1,220
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $57,590 $58,630 11,490
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $57,590 $58,160 3,420
Real Estate Sales Agents $57,560 $67,570 17,500
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $57,490 $59,630 300
Models $57,400 $72,810 990
Loan Interviewers and Clerks $57,300 $57,220 14,680
Machinists $57,190 $61,380 18,950
Telephone Operators $57,170 $55,910 230
Motorcycle Mechanics $57,040 $57,280 1,730
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $57,000 $60,050 143,060
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $56,880 $58,230 22,250
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $56,800 $57,500 23,470
Log Graders and Scalers $56,670 $53,540 320
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $56,510 $57,400 21,680
Word Processors and Typists $56,380 $54,840 10,270
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $56,280 $61,320 10,450
Billing and Posting Clerks $56,260 $58,180 41,290
Procurement Clerks $56,160 $57,060 7,080
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $56,120 $60,750 7,340
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $56,110 $57,200 9,390
Fence Erectors $56,060 $58,390 3,150
Phlebotomists $56,040 $56,600 13,520
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $55,480 $59,400 N/A
Helpers--Roofers $55,470 $58,790 1,200
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,400 $57,710 158,630
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $55,220 $57,610 3,130
Sailors and Marine Oilers $55,180 $55,750 1,680
Pharmacy Technicians $55,110 $58,330 39,860
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $54,870 $57,140 109,180
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $54,490 $56,350 115,050
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $54,490 $63,030 2,500
Carpet Installers $54,440 $59,640 2,270
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,300 $59,540 61,130
Food Science Technicians $54,200 $56,850 3,990
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $53,960 $59,930 10,850
Prepress Technicians and Workers $53,860 $55,580 2,020
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $53,790 $59,990 4,730
Correspondence Clerks $53,640 $57,720 240
Agricultural Inspectors $53,620 $60,610 2,340
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $53,620 $60,110 13,620
Library Technicians $53,260 $56,050 7,190
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,950 $58,030 11,570
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,910 $59,240 14,210
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $52,350 $57,950 23,970
New Accounts Clerks $52,100 $55,560 950
Helpers--Electricians $52,080 $53,730 3,120
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $51,950 $55,680 590
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $51,870 $51,950 2,810
Helpers--Extraction Workers $51,720 $51,370 1,170
Medical Appliance Technicians $51,530 $56,610 1,300
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $51,300 $53,440 620
Social and Human Service Assistants $51,090 $55,100 58,730
Travel Agents $51,030 $55,120 4,760
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $50,790 $53,680 2,470
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $50,750 $56,130 2,240
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,640 $56,440 5,730
Crossing Guards and Flaggers $50,610 $55,520 9,390
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,150 $54,080 770
Dental Assistants $50,110 $54,710 56,220
Orderlies $49,920 $54,480 4,870
Helpers--Carpenters $49,890 $54,530 2,670
Crematory Operators $49,780 $53,520 240
Medical Assistants $49,660 $55,100 117,060
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $49,590 $53,440 3,600
Self-Enrichment Teachers $49,570 $61,550 60,260
Customer Service Representatives $49,560 $54,640 176,850
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $49,420 $53,110 10,580
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $49,190 $52,280 3,590
Psychiatric Technicians $49,140 $58,780 14,100
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $49,140 $53,330 19,120
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,080 $52,460 690
Furniture Finishers $49,080 $51,670 1,010
Animal Trainers $49,060 $55,570 2,270
File Clerks $49,040 $53,640 9,520
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $49,030 $53,030 7,360
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,940 $53,170 2,290
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $48,880 $56,070 660
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $48,840 $61,840 3,080
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $48,840 $54,360 6,680
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,730 $51,600 5,570
Upholsterers $48,580 $50,040 1,640
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $48,500 $54,800 960
Office Clerks, General $48,460 $51,880 311,490
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,450 $51,620 7,710
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,080 $52,850 37,660
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,040 $52,860 1,150
Semiconductor Processing Technicians $48,030 $50,420 4,650
Library Assistants, Clerical $47,860 $51,570 11,170
Photographers $47,840 $70,040 7,980
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,770 $50,360 89,620
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $47,750 $50,520 850
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders $47,730 $51,250 30
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,720 $51,060 98,390
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $47,710 $50,900 2,200
Coaches and Scouts $47,660 $62,020 31,150
Nursing Assistants $47,630 $50,190 110,060
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners $47,580 $51,150 520
Psychiatric Aides $47,500 $53,670 3,760
Dental Laboratory Technicians $47,410 $53,210 4,480
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $47,410 $54,790 1,630
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $47,400 $51,190 55,700
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $47,390 $47,980 3,230
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $47,320 $55,580 740
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,300 $50,900 4,210
Order Clerks $47,290 $50,760 12,390
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,240 $49,020 9,250
Pest Control Workers $47,190 $50,360 N/A
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $47,150 $50,030 2,320
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,130 $49,080 2,500
Floral Designers $47,040 $48,540 4,080
Data Entry Keyers $47,010 $48,820 14,520
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $47,010 $49,090 17,840
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,980 $52,810 130,190
Foundry Mold and Coremakers $46,930 $49,160 420
Tellers $46,900 $47,790 25,230
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $46,810 $53,010 1,170
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,810 $49,660 3,190
Aircraft Service Attendants $46,800 $52,980 2,300
Light Truck Drivers $46,790 $53,310 111,950
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,760 $47,610 5,600
Residential Advisors $46,650 $50,350 8,120
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $46,560 $47,900 2,620
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,520 $49,250 88,760
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,490 $47,300 177,140
Etchers and Engravers $46,480 $51,150 1,040
Dietetic Technicians $46,410 $48,240 6,310
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $46,390 $47,900 31,660
Emergency Medical Technicians $46,380 $52,900 21,880
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $46,370 $46,570 3,530
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $46,260 $47,250 16,080
Demonstrators and Product Promoters $46,220 $51,760 18,140
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons $46,220 $48,050 1,990
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,110 $47,580 3,080
Printing Press Operators $46,110 $48,370 12,320
Telemarketers $46,000 $47,160 3,880
Tour and Travel Guides $46,000 $49,180 6,900
Massage Therapists $45,970 $55,630 14,600
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,890 $48,450 7,800
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,880 $47,310 3,870
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,870 $49,770 2,370
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $45,730 $48,330 7,510
Driver/Sales Workers $45,600 $48,220 34,480
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $45,600 $46,450 1,630
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $45,560 $47,420 106,180
Print Binding and Finishing Workers $45,390 $46,390 1,590
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $45,300 $47,960 900
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $45,290 $50,430 330
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $45,150 $46,330 2,450
Bicycle Repairers $45,120 $46,210 1,710
Tutors $45,100 $48,960 45,370
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $45,070 $48,470 2,260
Medical Transcriptionists $45,050 $47,770 5,860
Counter and Rental Clerks $45,010 $49,330 67,770
Couriers and Messengers $44,970 $45,870 7,240
Cooks, Restaurant $44,880 $45,020 152,250
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $44,860 $43,760 1,480
Tire Builders $44,790 $44,640 360
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $44,740 $45,060 2,010
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $44,740 $46,820 990
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $44,730 $46,500 29,940
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,710 $45,590 355,500
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $44,670 $46,360 9,050
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,530 $43,950 590
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $44,530 $53,960 1,950
Rehabilitation Counselors $44,480 $48,570 13,690
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $44,450 $46,650 1,850
Parts Salespersons $44,440 $48,860 26,990
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $44,410 $47,290 4,710
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $44,360 $49,200 2,180
Butchers and Meat Cutters $44,290 $46,820 18,700
Pourers and Casters, Metal $44,150 $45,450 240
Receptionists and Information Clerks $44,100 $46,100 82,470
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,020 $46,050 43,430
Helpers--Production Workers $43,970 $46,150 16,730
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,770 $43,470 360
Forest and Conservation Workers $43,680 $42,980 2,270
Concierges $43,560 $46,870 5,150
Occupational Therapy Aides $43,480 $46,930 330
Passenger Attendants $43,340 $44,840 2,810
Security Guards $43,240 $44,920 199,480
Conveyor Operators and Tenders $43,150 $44,950 2,460
Bakers $43,120 $44,130 30,020
Cooks, Short Order $42,930 $42,260 30,740
Stockers and Order Fillers $42,870 $43,440 310,870
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $42,720 $44,380 22,620
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $42,660 $45,930 103,430
Sewers, Hand $42,420 $43,140 110
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,330 $47,910 440
Fast Food and Counter Workers $42,280 $41,680 449,840
Pharmacy Aides $42,200 $48,200 8,440
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $42,100 $46,700 310
Cooks, Fast Food $42,050 $41,490 124,440
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $41,770 $42,940 10,190
Food Batchmakers $41,670 $43,750 12,560
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $41,600 $45,290 N/A
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers $41,430 $45,720 N/A
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $41,090 $44,210 234,240
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $40,440 $46,010 580
Machine Feeders and Offbearers $40,380 $44,290 4,830
Baggage Porters and Bellhops $40,040 $43,040 2,940
Childcare Workers $40,020 $42,790 52,780
Recreation Workers $39,780 $43,530 48,560
Tire Repairers and Changers $39,680 $43,550 11,620
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers $39,520 $43,310 560
Slaughterers and Meat Packers $39,420 $41,000 6,170
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $39,360 $42,680 27,810
Food Preparation Workers $39,350 $41,480 112,750
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $39,300 $40,320 3,850
Taxi Drivers $39,260 $39,080 3,880
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $39,010 $43,580 32,430
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,870 $41,510 750
Agricultural Equipment Operators $38,820 $42,730 7,940
Skincare Specialists $38,770 $49,910 11,360
Animal Caretakers $38,700 $42,730 25,710
Funeral Attendants $38,700 $42,470 1,790
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $38,660 $48,290 27,080
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $38,640 $42,810 3,600
Retail Salespersons $38,440 $42,950 376,460
Barbers $38,380 $47,720 1,390
School Bus Monitors $38,360 $40,120 1,260
Physical Therapist Aides $38,330 $43,470 7,330
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $38,130 $41,020 510
Parking Attendants $38,060 $41,330 21,290
Sewing Machine Operators $37,940 $41,060 13,240
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $37,920 $41,020 46,030
Dishwashers $37,870 $39,710 74,160
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $37,870 $39,770 16,460
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $37,840 $42,590 770
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,790 $39,750 21,940
Gambling Cage Workers $37,650 $40,540 2,020
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $37,350 $40,400 4,360
Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,260 $40,010 79,730
Cashiers $37,100 $40,060 336,110
Shampooers $37,080 $37,110 N/A
Amusement and Recreation Attendants $37,000 $38,580 56,920
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders $36,670 $39,490 880
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $36,640 $39,900 41,100
Manicurists and Pedicurists $36,630 $39,730 39,210
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,570 $38,930 9,270
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $36,330 $37,350 5,750
Bartenders $36,220 $44,780 71,470
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $36,150 $38,680 1,420
Waiters and Waitresses $36,080 $44,600 229,970
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $36,010 $40,660 75,460
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,580 $37,860 172,260
Gambling Dealers $35,090 $41,140 15,050
Motorboat Operators $34,570 $53,260 190
Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,320 $36,420 970,150

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