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Career Progression: Entry-Level vs Senior Salaries in California (2024)

How much more do senior professionals earn compared to entry-level in California? Explore salary growth potential for 746+ occupations, based on 2024 BLS percentile data.

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Top 10: Highest Career Growth Potential in California

These occupations show the largest salary gap between entry-level (P10) and senior (P90) in California — the biggest payoff for career advancement.

#1 Career Growth
Music Directors and Composers
Entry: $35,220 → Senior: $219,310
+523%
#2 Career Growth
Wellhead Pumpers
Entry: $37,450 → Senior: $193,930
+418%
#3 Career Growth
Commercial Divers
Entry: $40,620 → Senior: $200,810
+394%
#4 Career Growth
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
Entry: $47,780 → Senior: $225,350
+372%
#5 Career Growth
Life Scientists, All Other
Entry: $49,520 → Senior: $229,620
+364%
#6 Career Growth
Loan Officers
Entry: $34,480 → Senior: $159,610
+363%
#7 Career Growth
Computer Occupations, All Other
Entry: $47,260 → Senior: $208,900
+342%
#8 Career Growth
Models
Entry: $32,240 → Senior: $139,870
+334%
#9 Career Growth
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Entry: $39,150 → Senior: $166,590
+326%
#10 Career Growth
Insurance Sales Agents
Entry: $38,810 → Senior: $161,230
+315%

All 746 Occupations by Career Growth in California

Complete list sorted by career salary growth premium (highest to lowest) for California. Click any job to see the full entry-level vs senior breakdown with percentile data.

# Occupation Entry (P10) Median Senior (P90) Growth
1 Music Directors and Composers $35,220 $79,070 $219,310 +523%
2 Wellhead Pumpers $37,450 $62,260 $193,930 +418%
3 Commercial Divers $40,620 $115,890 $200,810 +394%
4 Law Teachers, Postsecondary $47,780 $119,150 $225,350 +372%
5 Life Scientists, All Other $49,520 $133,930 $229,620 +364%
6 Loan Officers $34,480 $73,380 $159,610 +363%
7 Computer Occupations, All Other $47,260 $123,570 $208,900 +342%
8 Models $32,240 $48,080 $139,870 +334%
9 Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $39,150 $76,230 $166,590 +326%
10 Insurance Sales Agents $38,810 $63,400 $161,230 +315%
11 Statisticians $48,040 $125,860 $198,220 +313%
12 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $38,840 $69,560 $158,330 +308%
13 Web Developers $50,440 $111,910 $204,960 +306%
14 Business Operations Specialists, All Other $44,050 $83,610 $176,250 +300%
15 Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $37,560 $105,640 $148,590 +296%
16 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $39,670 $68,260 $156,100 +293%
17 Legislators $34,810 $62,380 $136,310 +292%
18 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $61,040 $139,150 $236,030 +287%
19 Producers and Directors $57,740 $105,080 $221,980 +284%
20 Cooks, Private Household $34,290 $77,960 $131,120 +282%
21 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance $48,890 $101,420 $185,590 +280%
22 Designers, All Other $40,570 $82,010 $153,840 +279%
23 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $61,550 $108,160 $229,400 +273%
24 Craft Artists $39,790 $68,700 $148,540 +273%
25 Dietitians and Nutritionists $32,520 $84,690 $120,820 +272%
26 Fallers $47,090 $72,810 $175,280 +272%
27 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $46,020 $83,090 $170,520 +271%
28 Lodging Managers $40,990 $74,660 $151,180 +269%
29 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $60,820 $132,760 $224,120 +268%
30 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $47,190 $76,230 $172,630 +266%
31 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $59,020 $123,930 $215,860 +266%
32 Training and Development Specialists $36,450 $70,120 $132,530 +264%
33 Business Teachers, Postsecondary $56,250 $107,750 $204,490 +264%
34 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $60,860 $112,230 $220,670 +263%
35 Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $44,530 $74,980 $161,250 +262%
36 Writers and Authors $47,380 $94,440 $171,490 +262%
37 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $50,890 $99,730 $183,690 +261%
38 Directors, Religious Activities and Education $38,080 $62,730 $137,240 +260%
39 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $38,290 $68,320 $137,630 +259%
40 Lighting Technicians $38,520 $73,480 $137,270 +256%
41 Web and Digital Interface Designers $59,310 $127,760 $210,500 +255%
42 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $60,410 $107,680 $213,400 +253%
43 Tax Preparers $34,740 $64,950 $121,580 +250%
44 Advertising Sales Agents $38,750 $63,350 $135,580 +250%
45 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $40,260 $72,580 $140,830 +250%
46 Psychologists, All Other $52,890 $143,350 $183,500 +247%
47 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $62,050 $126,280 $215,410 +247%
48 Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other $59,240 $155,150 $205,150 +246%
49 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $60,000 $109,500 $207,160 +245%
50 Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $48,720 $65,840 $166,710 +242%
51 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $36,630 $81,890 $125,130 +242%
52 Editors $49,480 $88,100 $168,540 +241%
53 Acupuncturists $42,540 $77,390 $145,030 +241%
54 Credit Analysts $50,550 $81,220 $171,660 +240%
55 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $60,090 $109,000 $204,130 +240%
56 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $67,880 $134,920 $231,080 +240%
57 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $60,990 $104,770 $206,480 +239%
58 Real Estate Brokers $46,200 $75,430 $156,530 +239%
59 Broadcast Technicians $39,710 $101,780 $133,930 +237%
60 Film and Video Editors $49,760 $82,600 $167,450 +237%
61 Information Security Analysts $63,860 $135,250 $212,650 +233%
62 Sound Engineering Technicians $42,540 $61,410 $141,400 +232%
63 Social Science Research Assistants $37,860 $64,220 $125,230 +231%
64 Legal Support Workers, All Other $43,250 $74,030 $142,340 +229%
65 Teachers and Instructors, All Other $38,870 $79,620 $127,730 +229%
66 Financial Specialists, All Other $47,030 $78,500 $154,380 +228%
67 Education Teachers, Postsecondary $48,500 $84,090 $158,960 +228%
68 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,930 $123,200 $218,800 +227%
69 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $65,570 $124,290 $213,340 +225%
70 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $67,000 $115,840 $216,190 +223%
71 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $38,850 $67,950 $125,490 +223%
72 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $63,510 $111,200 $204,760 +222%
73 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $41,570 $64,550 $133,690 +222%
74 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $44,970 $75,240 $144,370 +221%
75 Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $33,120 $60,910 $106,030 +220%
76 Management Analysts $60,060 $99,800 $191,540 +219%
77 Crane and Tower Operators $37,990 $59,940 $121,220 +219%
78 Insulation Workers, Mechanical $47,460 $104,640 $151,050 +218%
79 Skincare Specialists $33,100 $42,780 $104,810 +217%
80 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $37,300 $58,120 $118,300 +217%
81 Massage Therapists $32,240 $45,400 $101,470 +215%
82 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $55,820 $100,930 $175,050 +214%
83 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $41,620 $71,450 $130,590 +214%
84 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $50,020 $84,980 $156,850 +214%
85 Data Scientists $68,050 $133,690 $213,080 +213%
86 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $68,620 $125,440 $214,920 +213%
87 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $63,170 $101,240 $195,780 +210%
88 Actuaries $62,070 $120,650 $192,190 +210%
89 Real Estate Sales Agents $37,410 $62,760 $115,820 +210%
90 Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $40,230 $63,890 $124,900 +210%
91 Economists $71,090 $105,950 $219,240 +208%
92 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $65,360 $132,570 $201,280 +208%
93 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $47,900 $80,850 $147,540 +208%
94 Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators $36,500 $55,190 $111,960 +207%
95 Political Scientists $75,590 $119,320 $230,620 +205%
96 Clergy $40,930 $75,060 $124,800 +205%
97 Coaches and Scouts $34,200 $47,860 $104,190 +205%
98 Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $51,140 $95,080 $155,790 +205%
99 Sheet Metal Workers $45,030 $76,860 $137,410 +205%
100 Petroleum Engineers $74,300 $134,330 $225,920 +204%
101 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $66,680 $117,080 $201,760 +203%
102 Public Relations Specialists $45,760 $76,280 $138,630 +203%
103 Nuclear Technicians $49,380 $79,350 $149,290 +202%
104 Optometrists $68,990 $134,020 $208,400 +202%
105 Sales and Related Workers, All Other $35,100 $50,640 $105,980 +202%
106 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $77,520 $128,080 $233,440 +201%
107 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $73,230 $125,700 $219,920 +200%
108 Commercial and Industrial Designers $48,380 $84,190 $145,010 +200%
109 Photographers $35,930 $64,740 $107,900 +200%
110 Education Administrators, All Other $59,170 $95,990 $176,320 +198%
111 Graphic Designers $42,540 $74,360 $126,240 +197%
112 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $66,000 $112,070 $195,310 +196%
113 Artists and Related Workers, All Other $45,220 $88,000 $133,840 +196%
114 Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists $54,080 $89,320 $159,740 +195%
115 Desktop Publishers $38,280 $68,880 $112,840 +195%
116 Financial Examiners $61,140 $100,400 $179,630 +194%
117 Social Workers, All Other $41,060 $63,680 $120,870 +194%
118 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $47,380 $94,240 $139,330 +194%
119 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $48,200 $70,780 $141,670 +194%
120 Biochemists and Biophysicists $76,410 $127,940 $224,110 +193%
121 Chemists $57,230 $97,210 $167,810 +193%
122 Archivists $38,490 $61,770 $112,800 +193%
123 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $34,100 $55,840 $99,770 +193%
124 Financial Risk Specialists $65,210 $109,160 $190,260 +192%
125 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $64,010 $126,450 $187,020 +192%
126 Physical Therapist Assistants $35,970 $79,630 $104,710 +191%
127 Riggers $46,300 $84,390 $134,530 +191%
128 Audio and Video Technicians $38,220 $61,030 $110,730 +190%
129 Human Resources Specialists $48,530 $79,870 $140,450 +189%
130 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $43,710 $62,990 $126,390 +189%
131 Personal Service Managers, All Other $41,410 $66,040 $119,080 +188%
132 Administrative Services Managers $69,330 $110,750 $198,640 +187%
133 Marriage and Family Therapists $39,430 $52,230 $113,340 +187%
134 Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $37,900 $58,550 $108,870 +187%
135 Electricians $46,580 $77,470 $133,340 +186%
136 Transportation Inspectors $46,520 $74,780 $133,220 +186%
137 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $63,480 $100,090 $180,610 +185%
138 Airfield Operations Specialists $38,920 $63,430 $110,770 +185%
139 Database Administrators $61,480 $112,170 $174,910 +184%
140 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $62,770 $96,940 $178,130 +184%
141 Self-Enrichment Teachers $34,960 $47,760 $99,350 +184%
142 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $39,010 $68,160 $110,750 +184%
143 Wind Turbine Service Technicians $53,540 $73,940 $151,290 +183%
144 Cost Estimators $49,650 $81,910 $140,030 +182%
145 Construction and Building Inspectors $49,860 $97,750 $140,390 +182%
146 Engineers, All Other $75,480 $128,620 $212,430 +181%
147 Facilities Managers $65,880 $110,080 $184,760 +180%
148 Animal Scientists $66,320 $135,730 $185,420 +180%
149 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $49,950 $84,300 $139,650 +180%
150 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $47,650 $77,640 $133,510 +180%
151 History Teachers, Postsecondary $65,980 $97,390 $184,850 +180%
152 Interior Designers $44,990 $76,300 $125,970 +180%
153 Proofreaders and Copy Markers $34,080 $66,110 $95,490 +180%
154 Flight Attendants $45,060 $79,130 $126,220 +180%
155 Financial and Investment Analysts $67,290 $109,080 $187,990 +179%
156 Computer Network Architects $79,760 $144,980 $222,200 +179%
157 Technical Writers $59,790 $100,370 $166,660 +179%
158 Education Administrators, Postsecondary $78,410 $125,990 $217,830 +178%
159 Fundraisers $46,790 $75,680 $129,430 +177%
160 Computer Programmers $65,110 $114,780 $180,380 +177%
161 Choreographers $36,910 $74,030 $102,090 +177%
162 Industrial Production Managers $77,370 $128,890 $213,810 +176%
163 Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $39,160 $58,080 $108,070 +176%
164 Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $48,550 $84,800 $133,980 +176%
165 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $39,130 $62,250 $107,340 +174%
166 Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $71,890 $129,400 $196,730 +174%
167 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,640 $101,920 $166,450 +174%
168 Firefighters $50,330 $80,330 $137,640 +173%
169 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $41,450 $68,440 $113,240 +173%
170 Project Management Specialists $63,340 $107,980 $172,220 +172%
171 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $45,350 $74,310 $122,990 +171%
172 Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers $37,170 $73,580 $100,620 +171%
173 Compliance Officers $51,110 $84,990 $137,990 +170%
174 Biological Scientists, All Other $64,450 $110,150 $173,940 +170%
175 Motion Picture Projectionists $47,410 $114,910 $127,850 +170%
176 Buyers and Purchasing Agents $48,090 $77,720 $129,480 +169%
177 Healthcare Social Workers $49,230 $89,800 $132,630 +169%
178 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $68,220 $110,260 $183,500 +169%
179 Logisticians $51,850 $89,940 $139,200 +168%
180 Therapists, All Other $55,480 $76,860 $148,510 +168%
181 Private Detectives and Investigators $37,520 $56,010 $100,370 +168%
182 Sales Engineers $79,900 $133,060 $213,990 +168%
183 Accountants and Auditors $59,570 $92,160 $159,330 +167%
184 Property Appraisers and Assessors $50,240 $82,590 $133,760 +166%
185 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,440 $66,610 $120,650 +166%
186 Network and Computer Systems Administrators $64,480 $106,450 $170,660 +165%
187 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $59,360 $96,260 $157,390 +165%
188 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $52,000 $83,490 $137,950 +165%
189 Power Plant Operators $59,250 $97,970 $156,860 +165%
190 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $61,510 $135,160 $162,600 +164%
191 Set and Exhibit Designers $46,060 $81,740 $121,690 +164%
192 Nurse Practitioners $86,190 $164,050 $227,310 +164%
193 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $58,120 $102,230 $153,390 +164%
194 Carpet Installers $32,820 $53,640 $86,210 +163%
195 Farm Labor Contractors $37,400 $70,260 $98,050 +162%
196 Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $88,600 $159,450 $231,890 +162%
197 Instructional Coordinators $52,310 $95,810 $136,930 +162%
198 Pipelayers $38,840 $76,900 $101,860 +162%
199 Conservation Scientists $49,740 $79,550 $129,980 +161%
200 Exercise Physiologists $33,360 $34,790 $87,030 +161%
201 Medical Equipment Repairers $44,310 $66,810 $115,580 +161%
202 Dental Laboratory Technicians $38,220 $48,670 $99,800 +161%
203 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $33,720 $41,330 $88,080 +161%
204 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $46,700 $70,280 $121,470 +160%
205 Hydrologists $68,670 $112,350 $178,550 +160%
206 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,010 $101,540 $166,700 +160%
207 Glaziers $44,540 $61,880 $115,710 +160%
208 Social and Community Service Managers $52,940 $78,580 $137,330 +159%
209 Emergency Management Directors $77,510 $118,240 $200,460 +159%
210 Child, Family, and School Social Workers $42,110 $65,840 $109,030 +159%
211 Curators $49,480 $77,230 $127,980 +159%
212 Medical Records Specialists $38,530 $53,740 $99,800 +159%
213 Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $63,860 $108,230 $164,640 +158%
214 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $43,940 $60,620 $113,300 +158%
215 Electrical Engineers $82,080 $139,140 $212,040 +158%
216 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $46,340 $64,390 $119,340 +158%
217 Funeral Home Managers $60,560 $75,660 $155,720 +157%
218 Fire Inspectors and Investigators $54,450 $96,400 $139,780 +157%
219 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $38,630 $59,430 $99,330 +157%
220 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $39,520 $60,080 $101,700 +157%
221 Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $50,490 $77,140 $129,050 +156%
222 Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $41,810 $66,190 $107,120 +156%
223 Special Effects Artists and Animators $75,920 $130,460 $194,100 +156%
224 Surgical Technologists $40,450 $78,400 $103,660 +156%
225 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $37,770 $77,240 $96,510 +156%
226 Mechanical Drafters $49,110 $78,610 $125,290 +155%
227 Surveying and Mapping Technicians $44,260 $72,490 $112,900 +155%
228 Microbiologists $66,720 $102,570 $170,160 +155%
229 Health Education Specialists $44,090 $72,280 $112,640 +155%
230 Audiologists $56,050 $105,560 $143,000 +155%
231 Computer User Support Specialists $46,860 $75,110 $119,160 +154%
232 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $48,010 $78,910 $122,010 +154%
233 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $60,420 $95,890 $153,280 +154%
234 Costume Attendants $38,030 $70,740 $96,580 +154%
235 Computer Network Support Specialists $50,040 $76,120 $126,630 +153%
236 Atmospheric and Space Scientists $66,900 $114,900 $169,360 +153%
237 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $40,920 $71,510 $103,710 +153%
238 Religious Workers, All Other $32,240 $42,730 $81,640 +153%
239 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $49,440 $76,840 $125,180 +153%
240 Landscape Architects $57,680 $92,170 $145,300 +152%
241 Foresters $51,650 $83,930 $129,900 +152%
242 Biological Technicians $39,800 $62,680 $100,120 +152%
243 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $40,260 $58,640 $101,460 +152%
244 Special Education Teachers, Preschool $48,500 $81,530 $122,460 +152%
245 Special Education Teachers, All Other $50,370 $90,700 $127,020 +152%
246 Air Traffic Controllers $82,280 $160,490 $207,600 +152%
247 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $56,750 $82,870 $142,480 +151%
248 Survey Researchers $40,580 $71,060 $101,300 +150%
249 Chefs and Head Cooks $39,160 $60,930 $98,050 +150%
250 Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $42,400 $82,760 $106,040 +150%
251 Physician Assistants $84,450 $157,490 $209,890 +149%
252 Plasterers and Stucco Masons $39,660 $61,190 $98,710 +149%
253 First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $45,620 $69,010 $112,790 +147%
254 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $50,700 $74,820 $125,180 +147%
255 Computer Systems Analysts $75,520 $124,370 $185,460 +146%
256 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $50,630 $90,510 $124,640 +146%
257 Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,760 $60,060 $97,880 +146%
258 Agricultural Inspectors $37,380 $47,280 $91,790 +146%
259 Carpenters $45,570 $68,380 $112,220 +146%
260 Tutors $33,540 $40,490 $82,300 +145%
261 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $51,880 $93,960 $127,220 +145%
262 Construction Managers $76,770 $124,690 $187,080 +144%
263 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $87,590 $145,080 $213,980 +144%
264 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $62,510 $112,410 $152,640 +144%
265 Database Architects $93,720 $162,250 $228,200 +143%
266 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,260 $57,460 $93,090 +143%
267 Food Scientists and Technologists $53,530 $87,390 $129,590 +142%
268 Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,320 $75,140 $117,120 +142%
269 Tapers $42,760 $68,840 $103,550 +142%
270 Astronomers $83,580 $138,970 $201,370 +141%
271 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $60,380 $102,580 $145,600 +141%
272 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $52,540 $94,580 $126,590 +141%
273 Orthotists and Prosthetists $51,790 $92,390 $124,990 +141%
274 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,190 $82,350 $125,610 +141%
275 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $40,810 $56,330 $97,750 +140%
276 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $39,840 $54,690 $95,110 +139%
277 Millwrights $44,550 $64,800 $106,670 +139%
278 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $35,530 $50,280 $84,170 +137%
279 Maintenance Workers, Machinery $39,340 $62,190 $93,190 +137%
280 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $41,250 $65,570 $97,930 +137%
281 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $36,580 $46,760 $86,670 +137%
282 Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $33,460 $47,840 $78,980 +136%
283 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $41,370 $62,040 $97,240 +135%
284 Agricultural Workers, All Other $34,720 $49,860 $81,110 +134%
285 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $39,810 $58,810 $93,280 +134%
286 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $32,970 $45,090 $77,110 +134%
287 Mechanical Engineers $75,810 $122,550 $176,490 +133%
288 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,460 $80,660 $122,010 +133%
289 Physical Scientists, All Other $91,330 $126,910 $213,060 +133%
290 Registered Nurses $83,510 $133,990 $194,240 +133%
291 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $39,320 $60,180 $91,430 +133%
292 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $37,710 $48,600 $88,030 +133%
293 Automotive Body and Related Repairers $36,950 $58,420 $86,140 +133%
294 Home Appliance Repairers $32,590 $47,110 $76,050 +133%
295 Soil and Plant Scientists $56,000 $81,720 $129,810 +132%
296 Interpreters and Translators $43,030 $64,000 $99,640 +132%
297 Medical Equipment Preparers $37,610 $59,960 $87,090 +132%
298 First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $39,730 $59,380 $92,080 +132%
299 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $59,520 $92,060 $138,230 +132%
300 Surveyors $62,510 $102,650 $144,440 +131%
301 Civil Engineers $72,360 $105,040 $167,460 +131%
302 Electrical and Electronics Drafters $46,310 $73,900 $106,880 +131%
303 Forensic Science Technicians $60,000 $89,610 $138,690 +131%
304 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $45,040 $62,230 $103,970 +131%
305 Budget Analysts $64,490 $99,920 $148,240 +130%
306 Farm and Home Management Educators $51,420 $99,240 $118,290 +130%
307 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $33,010 $39,560 $75,810 +130%
308 Psychiatric Technicians $38,670 $65,200 $89,070 +130%
309 Plant and System Operators, All Other $45,190 $69,350 $104,090 +130%
310 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $35,940 $52,460 $82,810 +130%
311 Hearing Aid Specialists $39,170 $73,680 $89,860 +129%
312 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $46,800 $71,300 $107,140 +129%
313 Structural Iron and Steel Workers $45,760 $76,760 $104,790 +129%
314 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $38,140 $59,500 $87,240 +129%
315 Food Service Managers $44,280 $67,740 $100,800 +128%
316 Painters, Construction and Maintenance $40,280 $57,590 $91,660 +128%
317 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $36,880 $61,610 $84,240 +128%
318 Industrial Machinery Mechanics $45,230 $66,670 $102,970 +128%
319 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $49,290 $79,130 $112,560 +128%
320 Labor Relations Specialists $68,790 $105,560 $155,920 +127%
321 Materials Scientists $80,220 $130,260 $182,160 +127%
322 Forest and Conservation Technicians $37,690 $58,510 $85,570 +127%
323 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $53,680 $78,330 $121,840 +127%
324 Rock Splitters, Quarry $38,670 $58,030 $87,600 +127%
325 Aerospace Engineers $93,600 $130,720 $211,360 +126%
326 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $59,450 $92,360 $134,260 +126%
327 Construction Laborers $38,640 $56,720 $87,180 +126%
328 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $33,270 $46,490 $75,090 +126%
329 Chemical Engineers $77,150 $110,920 $173,430 +125%
330 Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,430 $48,780 $77,390 +125%
331 Tool and Die Makers $43,830 $66,090 $98,630 +125%
332 Gambling Managers $74,720 $101,880 $167,040 +124%
333 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $48,040 $77,750 $107,420 +124%
334 Historians $57,990 $87,210 $130,000 +124%
335 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $65,270 $96,160 $146,240 +124%
336 Museum Technicians and Conservators $38,440 $60,830 $86,130 +124%
337 First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $38,560 $57,060 $86,520 +124%
338 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $36,340 $50,920 $81,540 +124%
339 Chemical Technicians $39,470 $57,890 $87,890 +123%
340 Gambling Dealers $32,240 $32,990 $71,760 +123%
341 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,240 $52,020 $78,490 +123%
342 Insurance Underwriters $60,620 $82,150 $134,810 +122%
343 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $83,910 $123,920 $185,980 +122%
344 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $76,440 $119,120 $170,030 +122%
345 First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $81,560 $136,040 $180,670 +122%
346 First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $40,710 $53,620 $90,330 +122%
347 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $35,290 $46,120 $78,520 +122%
348 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $55,460 $80,840 $122,960 +122%
349 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,900 $48,510 $79,730 +122%
350 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $54,060 $80,120 $119,560 +121%
351 Materials Engineers $78,350 $118,270 $173,300 +121%
352 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $56,330 $89,270 $124,210 +121%
353 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $33,930 $47,500 $74,940 +121%
354 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,570 $47,650 $80,730 +121%
355 Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $32,240 $38,980 $71,380 +121%
356 Software Developers $103,240 $168,660 $226,670 +120%
357 Industrial Engineers $77,320 $111,770 $170,480 +120%
358 Architectural and Civil Drafters $47,710 $67,990 $105,050 +120%
359 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $68,300 $113,050 $150,440 +120%
360 Watch and Clock Repairers $37,860 $54,070 $83,410 +120%
361 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $39,220 $59,590 $86,350 +120%
362 Detectives and Criminal Investigators $74,130 $115,090 $162,490 +119%
363 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $45,330 $61,440 $99,490 +119%
364 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $45,340 $62,640 $99,350 +119%
365 Machinists $38,240 $58,740 $83,870 +119%
366 Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $48,730 $73,420 $106,190 +118%
367 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $36,730 $47,850 $80,180 +118%
368 Light Truck Drivers $34,190 $43,850 $74,550 +118%
369 First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $35,200 $50,760 $76,320 +117%
370 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $35,010 $47,130 $75,890 +117%
371 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $35,930 $47,800 $78,100 +117%
372 Calibration Technologists and Technicians $46,960 $60,550 $101,400 +116%
373 Epidemiologists $64,050 $99,340 $138,320 +116%
374 Industrial-Organizational Psychologists $83,100 $137,480 $179,470 +116%
375 Paramedics $44,760 $64,400 $96,830 +116%
376 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,340 $46,440 $76,210 +116%
377 Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $34,480 $44,770 $74,530 +116%
378 Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $51,000 $78,780 $109,860 +115%
379 Urban and Regional Planners $69,510 $104,910 $149,590 +115%
380 Orderlies $34,600 $45,920 $74,350 +115%
381 Cargo and Freight Agents $37,960 $51,450 $81,500 +115%
382 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $45,450 $62,160 $97,710 +115%
383 Sailors and Marine Oilers $36,550 $50,870 $78,450 +115%
384 Counselors, All Other $36,920 $44,380 $79,170 +114%
385 Emergency Medical Technicians $36,070 $45,110 $77,170 +114%
386 Pharmacy Aides $35,120 $42,690 $75,270 +114%
387 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $47,600 $82,620 $102,040 +114%
388 Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $78,670 $108,950 $167,250 +113%
389 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $64,960 $104,540 $138,220 +113%
390 Community Health Workers $39,160 $52,460 $83,480 +113%
391 Pharmacists $95,910 $160,950 $204,250 +113%
392 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $75,350 $115,360 $160,250 +113%
393 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $48,290 $71,110 $102,620 +113%
394 Driver/Sales Workers $32,240 $41,670 $68,560 +113%
395 Hydrologic Technicians $46,700 $64,810 $98,920 +112%
396 First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $36,750 $46,730 $77,840 +112%
397 Brickmasons and Blockmasons $44,950 $67,200 $95,110 +112%
398 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $51,240 $75,920 $108,590 +112%
399 Computer Hardware Engineers $107,550 $169,700 $227,270 +111%
400 Anthropologists and Archeologists $51,420 $71,950 $108,740 +111%
401 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,230 $99,430 $128,890 +111%
402 Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $39,240 $59,560 $82,820 +111%
403 Environmental Engineers $79,770 $111,970 $167,460 +110%
404 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,110 $48,140 $78,050 +110%
405 Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $79,100 $134,320 $165,770 +110%
406 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $38,460 $48,120 $80,930 +110%
407 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,930 $128,320 $166,840 +109%
408 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $67,190 $98,860 $140,240 +109%
409 Statistical Assistants $46,650 $74,140 $97,430 +109%
410 Tile and Stone Setters $38,190 $58,220 $79,910 +109%
411 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,660 $96,700 $125,940 +108%
412 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $37,560 $53,980 $77,980 +108%
413 Public Safety Telecommunicators $51,100 $75,070 $106,070 +108%
414 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $36,330 $49,500 $75,410 +108%
415 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $53,710 $80,280 $111,520 +108%
416 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,010 $47,000 $76,900 +108%
417 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,510 $51,290 $80,220 +108%
418 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $82,900 $127,990 $171,290 +107%
419 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $80,620 $134,090 $166,650 +107%
420 Physicists $109,320 $178,700 $224,900 +106%
421 Social and Human Service Assistants $35,690 $48,190 $73,690 +106%
422 Special Education Teachers, Middle School $60,800 $95,380 $125,410 +106%
423 Speech-Language Pathologists $72,810 $109,470 $149,680 +106%
424 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $35,290 $46,280 $72,530 +106%
425 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $37,880 $58,030 $78,120 +106%
426 Psychiatric Aides $35,660 $43,360 $73,200 +105%
427 Waiters and Waitresses $32,240 $34,780 $66,040 +105%
428 Travel Agents $36,910 $50,790 $75,850 +105%
429 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $32,240 $44,280 $66,070 +105%
430 File Clerks $32,590 $43,090 $66,700 +105%
431 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $35,700 $47,580 $73,160 +105%
432 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $36,920 $60,720 $75,580 +105%
433 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $33,280 $47,600 $68,270 +105%
434 Operations Research Analysts $66,210 $82,870 $135,050 +104%
435 Athletic Trainers $45,940 $72,370 $93,570 +104%
436 Surgical Assistants $40,130 $45,730 $82,060 +104%
437 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $37,460 $50,130 $76,370 +104%
438 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $39,610 $56,100 $80,900 +104%
439 Traffic Technicians $49,740 $66,460 $101,670 +104%
440 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $36,800 $50,090 $75,160 +104%
441 First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $38,620 $54,880 $78,580 +103%
442 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $40,300 $60,170 $81,730 +103%
443 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $35,860 $48,990 $72,800 +103%
444 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $38,060 $50,220 $77,360 +103%
445 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $36,700 $49,770 $74,420 +103%
446 Pharmacy Technicians $38,370 $49,880 $77,600 +102%
447 Opticians, Dispensing $39,170 $56,610 $79,210 +102%
448 First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $44,040 $64,340 $89,150 +102%
449 Gambling Service Workers, All Other $32,590 $35,850 $65,840 +102%
450 Highway Maintenance Workers $39,670 $55,520 $80,060 +102%
451 Extraction Workers, All Other $38,230 $46,800 $77,320 +102%
452 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $38,040 $50,680 $76,690 +102%
453 Mathematicians $85,970 $141,290 $172,390 +101%
454 Geographers $64,710 $96,970 $129,810 +101%
455 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $71,360 $113,460 $143,650 +101%
456 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,440 $48,530 $73,070 +101%
457 Physical Therapists $76,990 $115,550 $154,170 +100%
458 Fence Erectors $36,440 $44,990 $72,950 +100%
459 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $65,760 $98,810 $131,070 +99%
460 Medical Assistants $36,600 $46,690 $72,940 +99%
461 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $35,940 $48,810 $71,480 +99%
462 Loan Interviewers and Clerks $37,530 $50,240 $74,830 +99%
463 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,680 $50,220 $73,130 +99%
464 Stonemasons $43,840 $63,350 $87,190 +99%
465 Paperhangers $41,700 $55,450 $82,830 +99%
466 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,710 $43,740 $70,550 +98%
467 Demonstrators and Product Promoters $32,340 $42,000 $64,080 +98%
468 Prepress Technicians and Workers $36,460 $48,110 $72,180 +98%
469 Sociologists $78,120 $114,410 $153,880 +97%
470 Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,330 $54,270 $75,400 +97%
471 Customer Service Representatives $35,560 $46,070 $69,950 +97%
472 Meter Readers, Utilities $48,840 $68,300 $96,040 +97%
473 Food Science Technicians $37,860 $50,330 $74,350 +96%
474 Information and Record Clerks, All Other $38,360 $53,360 $75,110 +96%
475 Roofers $48,340 $63,290 $94,960 +96%
476 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $46,240 $68,970 $90,670 +96%
477 Furniture Finishers $35,500 $46,060 $69,450 +96%
478 Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $48,960 $57,140 $95,720 +96%
479 Credit Counselors $45,370 $62,430 $88,590 +95%
480 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $106,660 $165,370 $207,790 +95%
481 Tour and Travel Guides $32,960 $39,930 $64,380 +95%
482 Library Assistants, Clerical $33,790 $46,340 $65,870 +95%
483 Pile Driver Operators $64,410 $104,870 $125,320 +95%
484 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $37,740 $47,100 $73,610 +95%
485 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $44,820 $59,820 $87,510 +95%
486 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $50,640 $77,010 $98,950 +95%
487 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,050 $37,170 $64,000 +94%
488 Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,720 $48,530 $71,300 +94%
489 Avionics Technicians $63,120 $85,320 $122,330 +94%
490 Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $46,620 $61,650 $90,240 +94%
491 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $33,300 $41,530 $64,460 +94%
492 Rehabilitation Counselors $34,610 $43,890 $66,930 +93%
493 Library Technicians $37,160 $49,720 $71,790 +93%
494 Correspondence Clerks $38,930 $46,520 $75,190 +93%
495 Office Clerks, General $34,220 $46,130 $66,110 +93%
496 Mechanical Door Repairers $39,910 $58,380 $76,920 +93%
497 Etchers and Engravers $33,200 $44,350 $63,980 +93%
498 Power Distributors and Dispatchers $84,400 $109,740 $161,920 +92%
499 Judicial Law Clerks $46,500 $66,590 $88,980 +91%
500 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $32,240 $34,880 $61,640 +91%
501 Dental Assistants $37,800 $48,210 $72,300 +91%
502 Bartenders $32,240 $34,700 $61,490 +91%
503 Bill and Account Collectors $38,720 $48,420 $74,060 +91%
504 Helpers--Electricians $32,240 $39,670 $61,620 +91%
505 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $35,610 $47,520 $68,090 +91%
506 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $36,710 $46,760 $70,250 +91%
507 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $40,810 $59,050 $77,840 +91%
508 Radiation Therapists $103,490 $156,310 $196,690 +90%
509 Helpers--Extraction Workers $36,670 $58,000 $69,800 +90%
510 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $38,380 $52,870 $72,810 +90%
511 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,280 $47,920 $68,880 +90%
512 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $32,240 $43,020 $61,290 +90%
513 Animal Control Workers $44,330 $61,710 $83,780 +89%
514 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $36,180 $43,910 $68,390 +89%
515 Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $32,260 $38,220 $60,920 +89%
516 Financial Clerks, All Other $40,970 $52,600 $77,550 +89%
517 Motorcycle Mechanics $38,210 $50,600 $72,310 +89%
518 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $35,470 $45,940 $67,070 +89%
519 Parts Salespersons $34,320 $38,970 $64,480 +88%
520 Billing and Posting Clerks $37,790 $50,320 $71,020 +88%
521 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $97,890 $134,480 $183,320 +87%
522 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $51,330 $62,120 $95,880 +87%
523 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $39,280 $54,190 $73,330 +87%
524 Parking Enforcement Workers $45,620 $66,140 $85,360 +87%
525 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $44,540 $60,960 $83,140 +87%
526 Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $42,970 $61,190 $80,290 +87%
527 Production Workers, All Other $34,250 $38,200 $63,930 +87%
528 Occupational Therapists $79,900 $112,390 $148,760 +86%
529 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $36,360 $49,260 $67,510 +86%
530 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $43,580 $59,310 $81,050 +86%
531 Counter and Rental Clerks $34,320 $40,870 $63,480 +85%
532 Floor Sanders and Finishers $43,490 $65,750 $80,240 +85%
533 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $36,520 $50,580 $67,660 +85%
534 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $45,500 $65,970 $84,230 +85%
535 Agricultural Technicians $35,650 $43,230 $65,610 +84%
536 Rail Car Repairers $45,990 $62,880 $84,610 +84%
537 Protective Service Workers, All Other $33,880 $37,010 $62,030 +83%
538 Postal Service Mail Carriers $41,250 $60,440 $75,300 +83%
539 Animal Breeders $35,030 $48,460 $64,220 +83%
540 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $34,700 $48,010 $63,660 +83%
541 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $37,730 $48,000 $69,100 +83%
542 School Psychologists $77,430 $106,790 $140,570 +82%
543 Residential Advisors $34,980 $44,390 $63,750 +82%
544 Order Clerks $34,210 $44,300 $62,150 +82%
545 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,270 $46,390 $68,010 +82%
546 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $33,260 $35,930 $60,680 +82%
547 Communications Equipment Operators, All Other $52,890 $75,910 $95,660 +81%
548 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $40,190 $52,500 $72,800 +81%
549 Data Entry Keyers $35,070 $46,660 $63,360 +81%
550 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $35,070 $46,700 $63,490 +81%
551 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $37,150 $49,680 $67,350 +81%
552 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $35,410 $41,070 $63,920 +81%
553 Respiratory Therapists $76,220 $101,200 $137,300 +80%
554 Medical Transcriptionists $34,130 $38,130 $61,310 +80%
555 Printing Press Operators $34,980 $44,260 $63,020 +80%
556 Bridge and Lock Tenders $50,620 $56,060 $91,280 +80%
557 Dietetic Technicians $34,720 $42,660 $62,020 +79%
558 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $35,040 $45,510 $62,760 +79%
559 Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $33,560 $39,510 $60,050 +79%
560 Terrazzo Workers and Finishers $37,810 $39,010 $67,730 +79%
561 Tree Trimmers and Pruners $47,940 $61,910 $85,290 +78%
562 Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,440 $44,300 $61,340 +78%
563 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $32,530 $36,790 $57,620 +77%
564 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $34,090 $41,360 $60,180 +77%
565 Boilermakers $70,260 $111,320 $124,490 +77%
566 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $38,620 $58,400 $68,520 +77%
567 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $32,240 $38,470 $57,140 +77%
568 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $33,310 $39,670 $58,660 +76%
569 Procurement Clerks $39,040 $50,680 $68,620 +76%
570 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic $50,970 $62,320 $89,480 +76%
571 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,680 $46,160 $66,270 +76%
572 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $35,460 $41,530 $62,420 +76%
573 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $34,920 $42,060 $61,420 +76%
574 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,910 $44,730 $62,800 +75%
575 Animal Trainers $34,330 $43,920 $59,990 +75%
576 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $34,420 $42,440 $60,170 +75%
577 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $69,650 $104,410 $121,920 +75%
578 Pest Control Workers $35,460 $44,840 $61,660 +74%
579 Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $34,310 $40,570 $59,870 +74%
580 Medical Appliance Technicians $37,040 $46,370 $64,530 +74%
581 Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,590 $93,160 $108,120 +73%
582 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,280 $38,860 $59,380 +73%
583 Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,100 $39,330 $57,110 +73%
584 Nuclear Medicine Technologists $106,780 $139,970 $184,090 +72%
585 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $41,700 $54,790 $71,910 +72%
586 Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $36,420 $46,660 $62,600 +72%
587 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,400 $45,890 $61,010 +72%
588 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,310 $42,680 $60,570 +72%
589 Upholsterers $35,640 $46,180 $61,350 +72%
590 Woodworkers, All Other $34,670 $40,090 $59,770 +72%
591 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,070 $45,920 $62,140 +72%
592 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $33,890 $38,790 $58,410 +72%
593 Motorboat Operators $57,740 $83,930 $99,160 +72%
594 Recreational Therapists $59,200 $93,080 $101,430 +71%
595 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $35,090 $41,290 $60,140 +71%
596 Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners $36,050 $44,660 $61,790 +71%
597 Chemical Plant and System Operators $65,360 $103,300 $111,560 +71%
598 Semiconductor Processing Technicians $38,620 $46,880 $65,960 +71%
599 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $60,380 $80,830 $102,900 +70%
600 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,490 $39,300 $58,730 +70%
601 Genetic Counselors $102,250 $133,470 $173,600 +70%
602 Phlebotomists $39,270 $49,120 $66,690 +70%
603 Crematory Operators $37,750 $46,840 $64,280 +70%
604 Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $33,740 $38,640 $57,430 +70%
605 Telemarketers $32,540 $37,020 $55,400 +70%
606 Tire Repairers and Changers $34,810 $37,300 $59,050 +70%
607 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,540 $44,640 $60,380 +70%
608 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic $49,400 $64,410 $83,960 +70%
609 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $34,260 $43,950 $57,870 +69%
610 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $35,600 $43,180 $60,320 +69%
611 Helpers--Production Workers $33,890 $39,360 $57,410 +69%
612 Nurse Midwives $136,520 $189,770 $228,900 +68%
613 Occupational Therapy Assistants $58,900 $80,360 $99,200 +68%
614 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $34,890 $40,800 $58,520 +68%
615 Solar Photovoltaic Installers $43,860 $53,190 $73,560 +68%
616 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $36,190 $44,170 $60,620 +68%
617 Concierges $32,760 $40,650 $54,710 +67%
618 Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,730 $39,410 $56,490 +67%
619 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $36,290 $47,050 $60,770 +67%
620 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,030 $41,280 $58,620 +67%
621 Print Binding and Finishing Workers $34,980 $41,450 $58,470 +67%
622 Security Guards $35,250 $39,590 $58,630 +66%
623 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,770 $37,970 $56,170 +66%
624 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,930 $47,100 $61,380 +66%
625 Stockers and Order Fillers $34,650 $38,860 $57,390 +66%
626 New Accounts Clerks $41,600 $49,060 $68,740 +65%
627 Logging Workers, All Other $35,770 $40,600 $59,150 +65%
628 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $63,830 $64,760 $105,220 +65%
629 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $46,740 $61,050 $76,650 +64%
630 Helpers--Carpenters $35,530 $46,110 $58,240 +64%
631 Butchers and Meat Cutters $34,110 $39,870 $56,030 +64%
632 Food Processing Workers, All Other $33,130 $37,380 $54,280 +64%
633 Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,010 $44,760 $59,020 +64%
634 Passenger Attendants $32,320 $38,570 $53,160 +64%
635 Brokerage Clerks $49,070 $64,350 $80,000 +63%
636 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $34,320 $44,770 $55,850 +63%
637 Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $34,450 $39,080 $55,910 +62%
638 Telephone Operators $44,070 $55,140 $71,220 +62%
639 Gambling Cage Workers $33,660 $38,990 $54,480 +62%
640 Model Makers, Metal and Plastic $60,320 $73,960 $97,870 +62%
641 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,280 $46,980 $60,520 +62%
642 Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers $32,240 $34,470 $51,880 +61%
643 Food Batchmakers $32,710 $38,380 $52,550 +61%
644 Machine Feeders and Offbearers $34,700 $40,990 $55,970 +61%
645 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,580 $44,940 $58,560 +60%
646 Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons $36,400 $45,190 $58,290 +60%
647 Continuous Mining Machine Operators $51,030 $60,910 $81,820 +60%
648 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,290 $40,550 $54,900 +60%
649 Floral Designers $33,870 $40,660 $54,010 +59%
650 Embalmers $47,900 $61,910 $76,320 +59%
651 Helpers--Roofers $38,380 $50,560 $61,060 +59%
652 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $35,490 $42,360 $56,450 +59%
653 Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,920 $36,700 $52,190 +59%
654 Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,230 $45,080 $57,380 +58%
655 Couriers and Messengers $35,010 $41,050 $55,190 +58%
656 Word Processors and Typists $39,360 $53,020 $62,280 +58%
657 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,030 $43,660 $55,440 +58%
658 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,500 $75,610 $96,790 +57%
659 Nursing Assistants $37,800 $45,170 $59,490 +57%
660 Retail Salespersons $33,220 $36,240 $52,260 +57%
661 Bailiffs $71,400 $81,920 $111,220 +56%
662 Recreation Workers $33,410 $36,900 $52,150 +56%
663 Agricultural Equipment Operators $32,440 $37,220 $50,530 +56%
664 Bicycle Repairers $37,030 $45,110 $57,350 +55%
665 Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers $35,470 $46,600 $55,020 +55%
666 Logging Equipment Operators $48,350 $60,360 $74,220 +54%
667 Log Graders and Scalers $40,080 $49,550 $61,740 +54%
668 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers $39,540 $49,070 $60,700 +54%
669 Conveyor Operators and Tenders $35,590 $40,000 $54,660 +54%
670 Cooks, All Other $32,600 $36,740 $49,740 +53%
671 Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $32,240 $35,360 $49,110 +52%
672 Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $32,240 $36,330 $48,710 +51%
673 Signal and Track Switch Repairers $77,860 $92,970 $117,920 +51%
674 Barbers $34,430 $35,970 $51,550 +50%
675 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $34,440 $40,620 $51,530 +50%
676 Bus Drivers, School $42,410 $55,380 $63,690 +50%
677 Transportation Workers, All Other $40,300 $47,490 $59,990 +49%
678 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $108,890 $127,390 $161,140 +48%
679 Agricultural Engineers $83,680 $92,620 $122,970 +47%
680 Bakers $33,760 $37,700 $49,410 +46%
681 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $34,320 $38,980 $50,000 +46%
682 Gas Plant Operators $89,850 $116,400 $131,420 +46%
683 Material Moving Workers, All Other $33,140 $36,250 $48,220 +46%
684 Fish and Game Wardens $69,530 $92,140 $100,960 +45%
685 Childcare Workers $33,280 $37,270 $48,320 +45%
686 Animal Caretakers $33,280 $36,490 $48,080 +44%
687 Baggage Porters and Bellhops $33,510 $38,310 $48,320 +44%
688 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $32,240 $36,030 $46,580 +44%
689 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $79,060 $92,340 $113,320 +43%
690 Cooks, Restaurant $35,260 $41,400 $50,370 +43%
691 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,240 $33,890 $46,000 +43%
692 Rail Transportation Workers, All Other $39,570 $46,920 $56,470 +43%
693 Postal Service Clerks $51,400 $61,610 $73,150 +42%
694 Pourers and Casters, Metal $34,790 $40,030 $49,260 +42%
695 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $32,240 $35,370 $45,760 +42%
696 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $32,240 $34,700 $45,440 +41%
697 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $32,560 $35,770 $45,930 +41%
698 Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,550 $38,030 $48,660 +41%
699 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,890 $40,190 $50,140 +40%
700 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,660 $37,030 $45,650 +40%
701 Funeral Attendants $35,680 $39,470 $49,880 +40%
702 Cashiers $32,380 $35,200 $45,370 +40%
703 Sewing Machine Operators $32,240 $34,890 $45,210 +40%
704 Locomotive Engineers $53,220 $74,740 $74,770 +40%
705 Occupational Therapy Aides $33,590 $35,130 $46,530 +39%
706 Cooks, Short Order $34,070 $37,590 $47,450 +39%
707 Food Preparation Workers $33,620 $37,130 $46,870 +39%
708 Dishwashers $32,990 $35,950 $45,980 +39%
709 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $33,040 $36,000 $46,000 +39%
710 Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $32,240 $35,850 $44,710 +39%
711 Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $32,690 $36,030 $45,500 +39%
712 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $34,620 $37,250 $47,630 +38%
713 First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $99,400 $115,400 $136,340 +37%
714 Parking Attendants $33,740 $35,500 $46,180 +37%
715 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $33,950 $37,360 $46,180 +36%
716 Physical Therapist Aides $32,650 $35,810 $44,130 +35%
717 Fast Food and Counter Workers $32,240 $35,170 $43,570 +35%
718 Slaughterers and Meat Packers $34,430 $36,810 $46,320 +35%
719 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,730 $36,400 $44,160 +35%
720 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $32,240 $36,190 $43,680 +35%
721 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers $48,520 $59,820 $65,480 +35%
722 Dental Hygienists $103,150 $120,640 $137,870 +34%
723 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $32,240 $35,330 $43,340 +34%
724 Subway and Streetcar Operators $62,140 $73,600 $83,390 +34%
725 Aircraft Service Attendants $37,790 $39,250 $50,660 +34%
726 Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $35,950 $40,530 $47,830 +33%
727 Tellers $37,630 $44,210 $50,090 +33%
728 Foundry Mold and Coremakers $36,070 $38,750 $47,930 +33%
729 School Bus Monitors $34,230 $39,160 $45,340 +32%
730 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $32,240 $34,740 $42,410 +32%
731 Amusement and Recreation Attendants $32,240 $35,430 $42,240 +31%
732 Manicurists and Pedicurists $32,240 $34,570 $42,120 +31%
733 Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other $35,210 $35,690 $45,650 +30%
734 Tire Builders $40,150 $46,780 $52,000 +30%
735 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,720 $34,670 $42,180 +29%
736 Sewers, Hand $32,240 $34,270 $41,680 +29%
737 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $32,240 $34,560 $41,230 +28%
738 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $35,710 $37,260 $45,060 +26%
739 Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers $49,950 $62,790 $62,820 +26%
740 Cooks, Fast Food $32,480 $34,890 $40,170 +24%
741 Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders $37,180 $43,450 $45,820 +23%
742 Home Health and Personal Care Aides $32,240 $33,530 $38,390 +19%
743 Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders $33,250 $35,480 $39,070 +18%
744 Forest and Conservation Workers $31,200 $31,200 $36,400 +17%
745 Shampooers $32,590 $35,880 $36,060 +11%
746 Taxi Drivers $37,120 $37,280 $37,280 +0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Career Progression in California

What jobs have the highest salary growth in California?

The job with the highest career growth premium in California is Music Directors and Composers at 523% — from $35,220 entry-level to $219,310 senior. California has 746 occupations with full career progression data.

What is the average career salary growth in California?

The average career growth premium across all 746 tracked occupations in California is 129%. This measures the percentage increase from entry-level (P10) to senior (P90) salary.

How many jobs with career progression data are tracked in California?

We track career progression data for 746 occupations in California, using 2024 BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data.

What does entry-level vs senior salary mean?

Entry-level salary uses the 10th percentile (P10) from BLS data — 90% of workers earn more. Senior salary uses the 90th percentile (P90) — only 10% earn above this. The career growth premium is the percentage increase from P10 to P90.

Which states have the highest career salary growth?

Career growth premiums vary significantly by state and occupation. Use our national Career Progression hub to compare across all states, or explore individual job pages for state-by-state breakdowns.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 (California). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (senior). Career growth premium = (P90 - P10) / P10 × 100%. Our Methodology · Data Sources