Career Progression: Entry-Level vs Senior Salaries in California (2025)

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How much more do senior professionals earn compared to entry-level in California? Explore salary growth potential for 724+ occupations, based on 2025 BLS percentile data.

724
Occupations Tracked
135%
Avg Career Growth
2025
BLS Data Year

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
Commercial Pilots
Entry: $63,890 → Senior: $500,170
+683%
#2 Career Growth
Family Medicine Physicians
Entry: $74,510 → Senior: $475,480
+538%
#3 Career Growth
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Entry: $56,060 → Senior: $348,100
+521%
#4 Career Growth
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Entry: $74,180 → Senior: $441,710
+495%
#5 Career Growth
Personal Financial Advisors
Entry: $67,690 → Senior: $393,860
+482%
#6 Career Growth
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Entry: $65,510 → Senior: $381,560
+482%
#7 Career Growth
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Entry: $36,300 → Senior: $207,320
+471%
#8 Career Growth
Chief Executives
Entry: $85,790 → Senior: $486,830
+467%
#9 Career Growth
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Entry: $80,660 → Senior: $457,010
+467%
#10 Career Growth
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Entry: $56,220 → Senior: $317,680
+465%

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

What is the average career salary growth in California?

The average career growth premium across all 724 tracked occupations in California is 135%. 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 724 occupations in California, using 2025 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 2025 (California). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (senior). Career growth premium = (P90 - P10) / P10 × 100%. Our Methodology · Data Sources

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