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

How much more do senior professionals earn compared to entry-level in Connecticut? Explore salary growth potential for 623+ occupations, based on 2024 BLS percentile data.

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Top 10: Highest Career Growth Potential in Connecticut

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

#1 Career Growth
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Entry: $37,050 → Senior: $203,070
+448%
#2 Career Growth
Music Directors and Composers
Entry: $45,200 → Senior: $220,670
+388%
#3 Career Growth
Real Estate Sales Agents
Entry: $38,100 → Senior: $182,580
+379%
#4 Career Growth
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Entry: $36,470 → Senior: $169,830
+366%
#5 Career Growth
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Entry: $50,360 → Senior: $219,500
+336%
#6 Career Growth
Physical Scientists, All Other
Entry: $55,580 → Senior: $222,870
+301%
#7 Career Growth
Editors
Entry: $33,110 → Senior: $131,520
+297%
#8 Career Growth
Psychologists, All Other
Entry: $40,670 → Senior: $158,250
+289%
#9 Career Growth
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Entry: $50,020 → Senior: $191,930
+284%
#10 Career Growth
Computer Occupations, All Other
Entry: $45,810 → Senior: $168,980
+269%

All 623 Occupations by Career Growth in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Career Progression in Connecticut

What jobs have the highest salary growth in Connecticut?

The job with the highest career growth premium in Connecticut is Artists and Related Workers, All Other at 448% — from $37,050 entry-level to $203,070 senior. Connecticut has 623 occupations with full career progression data.

What is the average career salary growth in Connecticut?

The average career growth premium across all 623 tracked occupations in Connecticut is 113%. This measures the percentage increase from entry-level (P10) to senior (P90) salary.

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

We track career progression data for 623 occupations in Connecticut, 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 (Connecticut). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (senior). Career growth premium = (P90 - P10) / P10 × 100%. Our Methodology · Data Sources