Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much more do senior professionals earn compared to entry-level in Georgia? Explore salary growth potential for 681+ occupations, based on 2025 BLS percentile data.
These occupations show the largest salary gap between entry-level (P10) and senior (P90) in Georgia — the biggest payoff for career advancement.
Complete list sorted by career salary growth premium (highest to lowest) for Georgia. Click any job to see the full entry-level vs senior breakdown with percentile data.
| # | Occupation | Entry (P10) | Median | Senior (P90) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | $21,920 | $77,530 | $766,920 | +3399% |
| 2 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $15,080 | $98,030 | $172,850 | +1046% |
| 3 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $15,080 | $82,820 | $167,390 | +1010% |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $57,290 | $208,180 | $517,910 | +804% |
| 5 | Personal Financial Advisors | $46,180 | $101,450 | $367,640 | +696% |
| 6 | Bailiffs | $26,220 | $62,400 | $200,670 | +665% |
| 7 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $36,770 | $129,010 | $267,390 | +627% |
| 8 | Farm and Home Management Educators | $15,080 | $33,510 | $102,860 | +582% |
| 9 | Physicians, Pathologists | $54,610 | $211,800 | $365,740 | +570% |
| 10 | Labor Relations Specialists | $19,730 | $81,480 | $129,560 | +557% |
| 11 | Music Directors and Composers | $19,900 | $67,100 | $123,530 | +521% |
| 12 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $15,080 | $62,510 | $92,890 | +516% |
| 13 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,780 | $106,960 | $367,270 | +485% |
| 14 | Chiropractors | $21,530 | $61,660 | $123,100 | +472% |
| 15 | Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators | $24,810 | $34,790 | $139,830 | +464% |
| 16 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $103,490 | $425,460 | $581,750 | +462% |
| 17 | Lawyers | $58,750 | $134,830 | $317,820 | +441% |
| 18 | Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $25,710 | $77,570 | $132,210 | +414% |
| 19 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $37,420 | $133,660 | $187,990 | +402% |
| 20 | General and Operations Managers | $47,440 | $103,730 | $237,460 | +401% |
| 21 | Cardiologists | $186,960 | $610,070 | $934,460 | +400% |
| 22 | Radiologists | $164,670 | $335,190 | $813,360 | +394% |
| 23 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $42,810 | $117,600 | $209,260 | +389% |
| 24 | Food Scientists and Technologists | $31,030 | $86,050 | $151,280 | +388% |
| 25 | Craft Artists | $19,600 | $48,880 | $95,210 | +386% |
| 26 | Commercial Pilots | $53,010 | $145,100 | $247,410 | +367% |
| 27 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $17,310 | $34,560 | $79,170 | +357% |
| 28 | Photographers | $22,690 | $43,770 | $103,550 | +356% |
| 29 | Insurance Sales Agents | $36,340 | $61,850 | $161,690 | +345% |
| 30 | Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $36,250 | $85,050 | $159,090 | +339% |
| 31 | Massage Therapists | $19,010 | $50,820 | $83,130 | +337% |
| 32 | Financial Risk Specialists | $38,550 | $100,570 | $167,790 | +335% |
| 33 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $36,490 | $75,280 | $158,520 | +334% |
| 34 | Real Estate Sales Agents | $30,220 | $46,730 | $130,460 | +332% |
| 35 | News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $38,280 | $81,910 | $161,040 | +321% |
| 36 | Acupuncturists | $23,800 | $73,980 | $99,360 | +317% |
| 37 | Set and Exhibit Designers | $29,330 | $67,210 | $122,060 | +316% |
| 38 | Podiatrists | $67,790 | $132,630 | $281,360 | +315% |
| 39 | Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $24,700 | $42,020 | $102,380 | +314% |
| 40 | Psychiatrists | $89,990 | $237,480 | $369,790 | +311% |
| 41 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $48,930 | $67,990 | $195,190 | +299% |
| 42 | Dentists, General | $93,590 | $206,760 | $373,420 | +299% |
| 43 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $45,310 | $96,060 | $179,850 | +297% |
| 44 | Art Directors | $49,990 | $110,430 | $198,360 | +297% |
| 45 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $37,700 | $75,850 | $148,910 | +295% |
| 46 | Film and Video Editors | $33,280 | $51,280 | $131,220 | +294% |
| 47 | Advertising Sales Agents | $29,690 | $58,140 | $117,110 | +294% |
| 48 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $126,020 | $219,010 | $495,260 | +293% |
| 49 | Airfield Operations Specialists | $20,490 | $66,790 | $78,920 | +285% |
| 50 | Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $22,920 | $37,480 | $87,150 | +280% |
| 51 | Tutors | $23,580 | $47,380 | $89,440 | +279% |
| 52 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $35,830 | $63,860 | $134,350 | +275% |
| 53 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $238,050 | $474,820 | $886,940 | +273% |
| 54 | Optometrists | $51,030 | $128,830 | $189,610 | +272% |
| 55 | Models | $15,080 | $15,080 | $55,790 | +270% |
| 56 | Sales Managers | $79,560 | $159,890 | $292,490 | +268% |
| 57 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $57,600 | $128,850 | $211,070 | +266% |
| 58 | Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $22,720 | $47,810 | $83,200 | +266% |
| 59 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $34,270 | $83,500 | $124,320 | +263% |
| 60 | Physicists | $79,860 | $144,870 | $288,170 | +261% |
| 61 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $46,900 | $59,990 | $169,180 | +261% |
| 62 | Broadcast Technicians | $26,250 | $47,340 | $94,300 | +259% |
| 63 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $39,750 | $75,380 | $142,500 | +258% |
| 64 | Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | $19,780 | $28,360 | $70,550 | +257% |
| 65 | Loan Officers | $39,490 | $68,490 | $138,800 | +251% |
| 66 | Administrative Services Managers | $61,210 | $108,250 | $214,060 | +250% |
| 67 | Self-Enrichment Teachers | $26,810 | $52,320 | $93,760 | +250% |
| 68 | Foresters | $31,460 | $76,970 | $109,700 | +249% |
| 69 | Transportation Inspectors | $40,460 | $95,030 | $141,150 | +249% |
| 70 | Writers and Authors | $38,460 | $74,710 | $133,540 | +247% |
| 71 | Computer Network Architects | $51,710 | $133,890 | $179,040 | +246% |
| 72 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $187,570 | $618,090 | $642,610 | +243% |
| 73 | Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $24,590 | $48,320 | $84,040 | +242% |
| 74 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $61,640 | $92,450 | $208,000 | +237% |
| 75 | Social Science Research Assistants | $40,650 | $66,620 | $136,810 | +237% |
| 76 | Bartenders | $15,840 | $22,830 | $53,310 | +237% |
| 77 | Forest and Conservation Workers | $23,430 | $34,150 | $79,070 | +237% |
| 78 | Financial Managers | $94,040 | $166,790 | $315,890 | +236% |
| 79 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $74,060 | $131,910 | $248,660 | +236% |
| 80 | Etchers and Engravers | $30,970 | $40,190 | $104,100 | +236% |
| 81 | Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $21,900 | $48,800 | $73,190 | +234% |
| 82 | Producers and Directors | $50,540 | $79,950 | $168,740 | +234% |
| 83 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $71,940 | $133,810 | $238,690 | +232% |
| 84 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | $36,300 | $62,460 | $118,750 | +227% |
| 85 | Genetic Counselors | $40,450 | $82,750 | $131,150 | +224% |
| 86 | Gambling Dealers | $19,130 | $21,430 | $61,450 | +221% |
| 87 | Desktop Publishers | $34,970 | $39,460 | $112,350 | +221% |
| 88 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $46,790 | $65,430 | $149,030 | +219% |
| 89 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $47,260 | $96,820 | $150,300 | +218% |
| 90 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $72,910 | $110,200 | $230,780 | +217% |
| 91 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $148,190 | $382,920 | $469,730 | +217% |
| 92 | Tax Preparers | $30,780 | $49,330 | $97,020 | +215% |
| 93 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | $54,910 | $103,810 | $172,950 | +215% |
| 94 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,570 | $85,300 | $168,570 | +215% |
| 95 | Recreational Therapists | $29,330 | $52,010 | $92,500 | +215% |
| 96 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $47,800 | $82,400 | $150,560 | +215% |
| 97 | Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $33,670 | $39,160 | $106,010 | +215% |
| 98 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $38,640 | $77,090 | $121,570 | +215% |
| 99 | Financial Examiners | $53,100 | $77,710 | $166,540 | +214% |
| 100 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $48,710 | $79,870 | $152,460 | +213% |
| 101 | Fashion Designers | $48,860 | $78,340 | $152,970 | +213% |
| 102 | Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | $18,700 | $46,860 | +211% |
| 103 | Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $27,030 | $43,260 | $83,770 | +210% |
| 104 | Compliance Officers | $42,500 | $70,200 | $131,210 | +209% |
| 105 | Museum Technicians and Conservators | $31,200 | $49,270 | $96,430 | +209% |
| 106 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $55,840 | $88,020 | $170,430 | +205% |
| 107 | Emergency Management Directors | $50,110 | $83,200 | $152,120 | +204% |
| 108 | Credit Analysts | $51,500 | $77,990 | $155,910 | +203% |
| 109 | Human Resources Managers | $89,790 | $150,700 | $271,170 | +202% |
| 110 | Lodging Managers | $41,600 | $61,060 | $125,360 | +201% |
| 111 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $96,540 | $163,060 | $290,070 | +200% |
| 112 | Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $34,710 | $34,710 | $104,150 | +200% |
| 113 | Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $45,170 | $79,440 | $135,630 | +200% |
| 114 | Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $54,230 | $84,330 | $162,850 | +200% |
| 115 | Bus Drivers, School | $20,740 | $44,950 | $62,060 | +199% |
| 116 | Coaches and Scouts | $27,190 | $48,210 | $80,900 | +198% |
| 117 | Sound Engineering Technicians | $35,080 | $77,010 | $104,540 | +198% |
| 118 | Training and Development Specialists | $40,480 | $67,320 | $120,180 | +197% |
| 119 | Health Education Specialists | $51,800 | $99,400 | $153,630 | +197% |
| 120 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | $77,280 | $85,680 | $228,170 | +195% |
| 121 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | $32,900 | $47,480 | $97,080 | +195% |
| 122 | Light Truck Drivers | $28,020 | $44,050 | $82,790 | +195% |
| 123 | Marketing Managers | $94,390 | $160,760 | $277,180 | +194% |
| 124 | Public Relations Specialists | $43,590 | $73,200 | $128,190 | +194% |
| 125 | Database Administrators | $54,850 | $106,810 | $160,070 | +192% |
| 126 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $42,030 | $66,690 | $122,130 | +191% |
| 127 | Anesthesiologists | $169,710 | $230,000 | $494,270 | +191% |
| 128 | Pediatricians, General | $87,480 | $149,990 | $254,560 | +191% |
| 129 | Surgical Assistants | $37,820 | $49,520 | $109,530 | +190% |
| 130 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $56,470 | $85,710 | $162,410 | +188% |
| 131 | Graphic Designers | $34,860 | $60,250 | $100,110 | +187% |
| 132 | Training and Development Managers | $77,800 | $132,120 | $222,370 | +186% |
| 133 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $28,330 | $47,150 | $80,940 | +186% |
| 134 | Management Analysts | $61,010 | $99,600 | $172,850 | +183% |
| 135 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $56,270 | $95,900 | $158,480 | +182% |
| 136 | Human Resources Specialists | $44,580 | $70,570 | $125,540 | +182% |
| 137 | Accountants and Auditors | $51,830 | $81,900 | $145,960 | +182% |
| 138 | Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $45,550 | $73,370 | $128,580 | +182% |
| 139 | Barbers | $27,950 | $30,750 | $78,710 | +182% |
| 140 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $47,240 | $75,640 | $133,250 | +182% |
| 141 | Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $30,100 | $49,250 | $84,530 | +181% |
| 142 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $65,820 | $100,420 | $184,870 | +181% |
| 143 | Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | $26,900 | $54,050 | $75,530 | +181% |
| 144 | Project Management Specialists | $58,290 | $102,140 | $163,320 | +180% |
| 145 | Interpreters and Translators | $35,370 | $57,880 | $98,980 | +180% |
| 146 | Tour and Travel Guides | $28,430 | $40,190 | $79,510 | +180% |
| 147 | Conservation Scientists | $49,230 | $69,240 | $137,450 | +179% |
| 148 | Web Developers | $50,130 | $90,340 | $139,490 | +178% |
| 149 | Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $38,850 | $73,430 | $108,090 | +178% |
| 150 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $74,920 | $123,330 | $207,890 | +177% |
| 151 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $52,000 | $83,470 | $143,670 | +176% |
| 152 | Cost Estimators | $46,600 | $76,800 | $128,420 | +176% |
| 153 | Physician Assistants | $62,230 | $115,390 | $172,050 | +176% |
| 154 | Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $39,850 | $70,170 | $110,070 | +176% |
| 155 | Orthotists and Prosthetists | $48,600 | $75,920 | $133,600 | +175% |
| 156 | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $50,480 | $80,620 | $138,440 | +174% |
| 157 | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $28,150 | $43,920 | $77,130 | +174% |
| 158 | Interior Designers | $45,190 | $71,760 | $123,820 | +174% |
| 159 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $40,920 | $78,070 | $112,120 | +174% |
| 160 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $21,880 | $28,410 | $59,890 | +174% |
| 161 | Purchasing Managers | $91,560 | $155,360 | $250,120 | +173% |
| 162 | Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $46,450 | $75,810 | $126,950 | +173% |
| 163 | Computer Network Support Specialists | $47,910 | $79,180 | $130,080 | +172% |
| 164 | Insurance Underwriters | $61,160 | $85,980 | $165,910 | +171% |
| 165 | Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,020 | $66,440 | $108,500 | +171% |
| 166 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | $55,380 | $91,360 | $149,910 | +171% |
| 167 | Family Medicine Physicians | $161,560 | $259,320 | $438,620 | +171% |
| 168 | Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $59,790 | $84,290 | $161,590 | +170% |
| 169 | Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $48,880 | $77,630 | $131,290 | +169% |
| 170 | Editors | $46,080 | $76,650 | $124,000 | +169% |
| 171 | Automotive Body and Related Repairers | $36,140 | $51,190 | $97,080 | +169% |
| 172 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $48,070 | $74,530 | $129,000 | +168% |
| 173 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $48,170 | $73,870 | $128,540 | +167% |
| 174 | First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $30,390 | $46,080 | $81,130 | +167% |
| 175 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $37,970 | $62,180 | $101,020 | +166% |
| 176 | Animal Trainers | $29,880 | $45,250 | $79,620 | +166% |
| 177 | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $35,730 | $47,810 | $95,130 | +166% |
| 178 | Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,320 | $66,410 | $106,740 | +165% |
| 179 | Special Effects Artists and Animators | $40,000 | $81,390 | $106,120 | +165% |
| 180 | Audio and Video Technicians | $39,470 | $51,350 | $104,730 | +165% |
| 181 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | $21,390 | $26,910 | $56,640 | +165% |
| 182 | Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers | $28,290 | $46,430 | $74,890 | +165% |
| 183 | Soil and Plant Scientists | $46,630 | $65,170 | $123,040 | +164% |
| 184 | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,670 | $104,330 | $160,010 | +164% |
| 185 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $63,710 | $101,580 | $168,000 | +164% |
| 186 | Private Detectives and Investigators | $36,570 | $45,060 | $96,680 | +164% |
| 187 | Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | $35,300 | $64,050 | $93,300 | +164% |
| 188 | Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,720 | $65,350 | $107,050 | +163% |
| 189 | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $45,860 | $79,870 | $120,790 | +163% |
| 190 | First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $34,660 | $49,400 | $91,270 | +163% |
| 191 | Computer User Support Specialists | $37,750 | $60,440 | $98,750 | +162% |
| 192 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $37,980 | $61,070 | $99,530 | +162% |
| 193 | Public Relations Managers | $87,120 | $134,500 | $227,310 | +161% |
| 194 | Facilities Managers | $73,240 | $114,360 | $191,200 | +161% |
| 195 | Home Appliance Repairers | $31,200 | $49,500 | $81,230 | +160% |
| 196 | Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $51,910 | $85,420 | $133,990 | +158% |
| 197 | First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $29,430 | $46,150 | $75,960 | +158% |
| 198 | Industrial Production Managers | $75,720 | $127,820 | $194,480 | +157% |
| 199 | Social and Community Service Managers | $51,880 | $73,290 | $132,990 | +156% |
| 200 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $51,670 | $85,450 | $132,420 | +156% |
| 201 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $39,530 | $62,400 | $101,210 | +156% |
| 202 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $47,840 | $77,010 | $122,300 | +156% |
| 203 | Computer Systems Analysts | $65,440 | $106,240 | $166,580 | +155% |
| 204 | Operations Research Analysts | $52,000 | $76,220 | $132,610 | +155% |
| 205 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $64,000 | $105,880 | $163,090 | +155% |
| 206 | Chemists | $56,760 | $92,750 | $144,870 | +155% |
| 207 | Lighting Technicians | $48,240 | $70,150 | $123,020 | +155% |
| 208 | Construction Managers | $71,300 | $110,810 | $180,750 | +154% |
| 209 | Financial and Investment Analysts | $66,140 | $99,420 | $167,700 | +154% |
| 210 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,530 | $65,530 | $105,510 | +154% |
| 211 | Travel Agents | $30,170 | $48,880 | $76,700 | +154% |
| 212 | Gas Plant Operators | $45,180 | $81,220 | $114,670 | +154% |
| 213 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $32,990 | $52,030 | $83,500 | +153% |
| 214 | Dietetic Technicians | $24,810 | $34,240 | $62,870 | +153% |
| 215 | Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $64,480 | $143,230 | $162,190 | +152% |
| 216 | Logisticians | $46,200 | $77,570 | $115,840 | +151% |
| 217 | Data Scientists | $67,750 | $104,340 | $170,010 | +151% |
| 218 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $44,480 | $77,720 | $111,820 | +151% |
| 219 | Curators | $38,590 | $57,810 | $96,820 | +151% |
| 220 | Veterinarians | $66,710 | $126,590 | $167,620 | +151% |
| 221 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $33,580 | $49,060 | $84,360 | +151% |
| 222 | Upholsterers | $29,320 | $50,760 | $73,480 | +151% |
| 223 | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $47,620 | $68,720 | $119,080 | +150% |
| 224 | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $22,560 | $36,640 | $56,350 | +150% |
| 225 | Chemical Engineers | $66,030 | $103,880 | $164,590 | +149% |
| 226 | First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $30,420 | $44,400 | $75,540 | +148% |
| 227 | Signal and Track Switch Repairers | $49,100 | $79,860 | $120,590 | +146% |
| 228 | Driver/Sales Workers | $24,400 | $40,040 | $60,020 | +146% |
| 229 | Food Service Managers | $39,990 | $65,280 | $97,860 | +145% |
| 230 | Civil Engineers | $62,850 | $84,240 | $153,690 | +145% |
| 231 | Agricultural Technicians | $27,760 | $48,960 | $67,910 | +145% |
| 232 | Rehabilitation Counselors | $34,900 | $55,000 | $85,510 | +145% |
| 233 | Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $24,390 | $32,180 | $59,790 | +145% |
| 234 | Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $40,500 | $59,550 | $99,310 | +145% |
| 235 | Food Science Technicians | $33,040 | $53,150 | $80,620 | +144% |
| 236 | Fundraising Managers | $74,570 | $113,050 | $181,170 | +143% |
| 237 | Aerospace Engineers | $84,520 | $140,460 | $205,540 | +143% |
| 238 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $37,390 | $58,960 | $90,980 | +143% |
| 239 | Clergy | $35,260 | $60,530 | $85,530 | +143% |
| 240 | Budget Analysts | $55,050 | $91,870 | $133,090 | +142% |
| 241 | Materials Scientists | $63,820 | $91,970 | $154,600 | +142% |
| 242 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $42,040 | $63,720 | $101,880 | +142% |
| 243 | Statisticians | $70,750 | $115,150 | $170,700 | +141% |
| 244 | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $39,090 | $62,630 | $94,330 | +141% |
| 245 | Marriage and Family Therapists | $42,430 | $91,550 | $102,320 | +141% |
| 246 | Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $56,650 | $94,310 | $136,710 | +141% |
| 247 | Cargo and Freight Agents | $31,440 | $51,380 | $75,880 | +141% |
| 248 | Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $33,320 | $55,500 | $80,140 | +141% |
| 249 | Economists | $78,190 | $122,570 | $187,330 | +140% |
| 250 | Log Graders and Scalers | $20,810 | $39,830 | $49,930 | +140% |
| 251 | Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $34,900 | $48,810 | $83,320 | +139% |
| 252 | Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | $25,690 | $30,490 | $61,380 | +139% |
| 253 | Air Traffic Controllers | $90,940 | $178,420 | $217,590 | +139% |
| 254 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $62,470 | $97,170 | $148,700 | +138% |
| 255 | Microbiologists | $66,510 | $103,070 | $158,020 | +138% |
| 256 | Parts Salespersons | $26,810 | $36,970 | $63,820 | +138% |
| 257 | Hydrologic Technicians | $42,800 | $66,770 | $101,630 | +137% |
| 258 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $26,210 | $46,910 | $62,230 | +137% |
| 259 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $39,900 | $63,540 | $94,570 | +137% |
| 260 | Landscape Architects | $55,690 | $73,570 | $131,450 | +136% |
| 261 | Surveyors | $44,680 | $58,100 | $105,270 | +136% |
| 262 | Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | $23,940 | $41,450 | $56,470 | +136% |
| 263 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $26,330 | $41,600 | $62,090 | +136% |
| 264 | Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners | $24,560 | $29,640 | $57,910 | +136% |
| 265 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $119,110 | $173,940 | $279,640 | +135% |
| 266 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $70,920 | $100,210 | $165,610 | +134% |
| 267 | Epidemiologists | $49,040 | $70,880 | $114,790 | +134% |
| 268 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $35,690 | $47,510 | $83,380 | +134% |
| 269 | Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $44,740 | $72,910 | $104,700 | +134% |
| 270 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $51,170 | $78,430 | $119,750 | +134% |
| 271 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $77,840 | $123,010 | $181,720 | +133% |
| 272 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | $46,530 | $74,940 | $108,610 | +133% |
| 273 | Urban and Regional Planners | $53,970 | $80,030 | $125,940 | +133% |
| 274 | Archivists | $41,480 | $59,010 | $96,820 | +133% |
| 275 | Chefs and Head Cooks | $43,300 | $66,230 | $100,970 | +133% |
| 276 | Information Security Analysts | $77,060 | $128,970 | $178,650 | +132% |
| 277 | Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $40,530 | $65,010 | $94,130 | +132% |
| 278 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $43,930 | $64,620 | $101,900 | +132% |
| 279 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $50,440 | $80,080 | $116,900 | +132% |
| 280 | Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $41,670 | $55,430 | $96,430 | +131% |
| 281 | Hearing Aid Specialists | $36,370 | $56,010 | $84,110 | +131% |
| 282 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $34,180 | $58,260 | $78,990 | +131% |
| 283 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | $41,900 | $64,900 | $96,960 | +131% |
| 284 | Dental Laboratory Technicians | $34,790 | $49,310 | $80,310 | +131% |
| 285 | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $38,590 | $60,500 | $88,610 | +130% |
| 286 | First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $42,800 | $70,560 | $98,560 | +130% |
| 287 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $42,720 | $57,180 | $98,120 | +130% |
| 288 | Historians | $51,430 | $63,840 | $117,780 | +129% |
| 289 | Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | $35,680 | $50,030 | $81,650 | +129% |
| 290 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $36,040 | $50,360 | $82,250 | +128% |
| 291 | Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $32,770 | $49,180 | $74,700 | +128% |
| 292 | Costume Attendants | $48,260 | $94,890 | $109,050 | +126% |
| 293 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $31,990 | $46,240 | $72,150 | +126% |
| 294 | Electricians | $37,180 | $58,320 | $84,000 | +126% |
| 295 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $48,470 | $78,070 | $108,890 | +125% |
| 296 | Medical Records Specialists | $36,260 | $51,550 | $81,580 | +125% |
| 297 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $45,680 | $69,170 | $102,960 | +125% |
| 298 | Funeral Home Managers | $59,560 | $79,010 | $133,310 | +124% |
| 299 | Environmental Engineers | $64,810 | $96,530 | $144,870 | +124% |
| 300 | Athletic Trainers | $48,320 | $64,590 | $107,810 | +123% |
| 301 | Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $27,130 | $45,050 | $60,430 | +123% |
| 302 | Materials Engineers | $71,830 | $100,840 | $159,560 | +122% |
| 303 | Survey Researchers | $41,780 | $51,590 | $92,800 | +122% |
| 304 | Logging Equipment Operators | $33,560 | $45,080 | $74,520 | +122% |
| 305 | Chemical Technicians | $42,560 | $58,120 | $94,070 | +121% |
| 306 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $20,800 | $38,870 | $45,900 | +121% |
| 307 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $17,720 | $28,920 | $39,080 | +121% |
| 308 | Animal Caretakers | $21,370 | $29,860 | $47,260 | +121% |
| 309 | Software Developers | $80,110 | $131,010 | $176,000 | +120% |
| 310 | Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $42,350 | $64,550 | $93,010 | +120% |
| 311 | First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $28,400 | $38,600 | $62,420 | +120% |
| 312 | Sales Engineers | $72,580 | $98,840 | $159,760 | +120% |
| 313 | Medical Transcriptionists | $24,530 | $28,330 | $53,750 | +119% |
| 314 | First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $33,080 | $46,070 | $72,330 | +119% |
| 315 | Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $35,810 | $49,990 | $78,290 | +119% |
| 316 | Recreation Workers | $22,340 | $32,540 | $48,870 | +119% |
| 317 | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $32,810 | $49,350 | $71,810 | +119% |
| 318 | Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $21,550 | $34,230 | $46,920 | +118% |
| 319 | Counter and Rental Clerks | $28,650 | $38,590 | $62,400 | +118% |
| 320 | Construction and Building Inspectors | $46,070 | $65,980 | $100,450 | +118% |
| 321 | Fence Erectors | $25,470 | $36,990 | $55,570 | +118% |
| 322 | Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters | $45,430 | $61,480 | $99,040 | +118% |
| 323 | Fundraisers | $48,160 | $72,010 | $104,460 | +117% |
| 324 | Mechanical Engineers | $71,940 | $100,620 | $156,320 | +117% |
| 325 | Aircraft Service Attendants | $28,490 | $42,630 | $61,940 | +117% |
| 326 | Anthropologists and Archeologists | $45,750 | $58,990 | $99,030 | +116% |
| 327 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,480 | $131,260 | $216,760 | +116% |
| 328 | Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $35,140 | $50,160 | $75,900 | +116% |
| 329 | Mechanical Drafters | $49,920 | $66,670 | $107,140 | +115% |
| 330 | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $48,030 | $63,290 | $103,380 | +115% |
| 331 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | $44,990 | $73,020 | $96,680 | +115% |
| 332 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $34,600 | $50,650 | $74,450 | +115% |
| 333 | School Psychologists | $61,980 | $99,110 | $132,740 | +114% |
| 334 | Community Health Workers | $34,100 | $50,680 | $73,130 | +114% |
| 335 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $37,680 | $57,200 | $80,740 | +114% |
| 336 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $36,990 | $56,390 | $79,130 | +114% |
| 337 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $33,920 | $47,680 | $72,480 | +114% |
| 338 | Computer Programmers | $65,080 | $98,380 | $138,320 | +113% |
| 339 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | $36,440 | $50,710 | $77,540 | +113% |
| 340 | School Bus Monitors | $17,590 | $30,130 | $37,380 | +113% |
| 341 | Residential Advisors | $28,500 | $39,380 | $60,690 | +113% |
| 342 | Power Plant Operators | $58,660 | $107,580 | $124,670 | +113% |
| 343 | Nuclear Engineers | $81,800 | $132,440 | $173,100 | +112% |
| 344 | History Teachers, Postsecondary | $50,850 | $79,010 | $108,030 | +112% |
| 345 | Carpet Installers | $34,340 | $48,260 | $72,670 | +112% |
| 346 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $58,500 | $73,920 | $123,550 | +111% |
| 347 | Instructional Coordinators | $56,700 | $81,060 | $119,600 | +111% |
| 348 | Technical Writers | $57,970 | $73,070 | $122,290 | +111% |
| 349 | Office Clerks, General | $27,770 | $40,590 | $58,510 | +111% |
| 350 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $38,950 | $57,730 | $81,990 | +111% |
| 351 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $33,860 | $46,130 | $71,450 | +111% |
| 352 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $48,500 | $76,750 | $101,730 | +110% |
| 353 | Speech-Language Pathologists | $59,800 | $96,760 | $125,550 | +110% |
| 354 | Pest Control Workers | $29,310 | $37,860 | $61,520 | +110% |
| 355 | Skincare Specialists | $32,670 | $48,660 | $68,630 | +110% |
| 356 | Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | $36,290 | $50,090 | $76,090 | +110% |
| 357 | Printing Press Operators | $28,860 | $41,520 | $60,690 | +110% |
| 358 | Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers | $31,210 | $46,310 | $65,400 | +110% |
| 359 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $54,970 | $66,210 | $115,150 | +109% |
| 360 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $46,400 | $67,200 | $96,750 | +109% |
| 361 | Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | $38,030 | $50,170 | $79,330 | +109% |
| 362 | Machinists | $37,060 | $52,610 | $77,420 | +109% |
| 363 | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $43,690 | $61,360 | $91,190 | +109% |
| 364 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $73,780 | $92,250 | $153,630 | +108% |
| 365 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $68,130 | $103,040 | $141,760 | +108% |
| 366 | Surgical Technologists | $40,390 | $64,010 | $84,040 | +108% |
| 367 | Riggers | $46,300 | $67,200 | $96,150 | +108% |
| 368 | Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders | $35,000 | $50,820 | $72,910 | +108% |
| 369 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $107,170 | $161,470 | $221,750 | +107% |
| 370 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $49,730 | $74,550 | $102,840 | +107% |
| 371 | Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles | $35,370 | $46,030 | $73,110 | +107% |
| 372 | Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | $37,340 | $53,290 | $77,280 | +107% |
| 373 | Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $30,020 | $42,920 | $62,150 | +107% |
| 374 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $47,540 | $64,780 | $97,960 | +106% |
| 375 | Physical Therapist Assistants | $43,400 | $72,800 | $89,600 | +106% |
| 376 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $17,600 | $26,120 | $36,240 | +106% |
| 377 | Retail Salespersons | $22,590 | $30,840 | $46,430 | +106% |
| 378 | Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $36,860 | $49,850 | $76,070 | +106% |
| 379 | Medical Equipment Repairers | $37,280 | $48,350 | $76,820 | +106% |
| 380 | Bakers | $22,550 | $35,010 | $46,380 | +106% |
| 381 | Food Batchmakers | $28,680 | $46,490 | $58,960 | +106% |
| 382 | Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | $52,940 | $75,540 | $109,270 | +106% |
| 383 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $58,020 | $80,120 | $118,970 | +105% |
| 384 | First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $37,220 | $54,830 | $76,450 | +105% |
| 385 | Customer Service Representatives | $29,340 | $39,630 | $60,270 | +105% |
| 386 | Glaziers | $34,670 | $43,340 | $71,210 | +105% |
| 387 | Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | $31,060 | $40,660 | $63,560 | +105% |
| 388 | Floral Designers | $26,720 | $35,440 | $54,640 | +104% |
| 389 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | $47,250 | $73,200 | $96,430 | +104% |
| 390 | Paramedics | $40,600 | $57,660 | $82,980 | +104% |
| 391 | Flight Attendants | $62,410 | $78,320 | $127,390 | +104% |
| 392 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $38,150 | $57,050 | $77,900 | +104% |
| 393 | Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $36,990 | $53,100 | $74,950 | +103% |
| 394 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $51,000 | $73,320 | $103,080 | +102% |
| 395 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $47,520 | $65,060 | $96,100 | +102% |
| 396 | Calibration Technologists and Technicians | $49,570 | $66,730 | $100,260 | +102% |
| 397 | Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | $37,990 | $47,860 | $76,880 | +102% |
| 398 | Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $35,650 | $48,460 | $72,030 | +102% |
| 399 | Construction Laborers | $27,880 | $38,990 | $56,450 | +102% |
| 400 | Traffic Technicians | $37,910 | $48,110 | $76,610 | +102% |
| 401 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $63,480 | $96,920 | $127,380 | +101% |
| 402 | Healthcare Social Workers | $43,260 | $62,420 | $86,990 | +101% |
| 403 | Opticians, Dispensing | $36,800 | $48,010 | $74,120 | +101% |
| 404 | File Clerks | $29,740 | $41,000 | $59,710 | +101% |
| 405 | Mechanical Door Repairers | $37,630 | $51,510 | $75,510 | +101% |
| 406 | Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $47,300 | $72,550 | $95,230 | +101% |
| 407 | Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $23,730 | $34,110 | $47,790 | +101% |
| 408 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $37,020 | $48,050 | $73,900 | +100% |
| 409 | Social and Human Service Assistants | $29,030 | $39,480 | $58,050 | +100% |
| 410 | Pharmacy Aides | $23,180 | $34,630 | $46,370 | +100% |
| 411 | Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $38,580 | $60,300 | $76,830 | +99% |
| 412 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $49,260 | $72,290 | $98,030 | +99% |
| 413 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $49,510 | $72,880 | $98,750 | +99% |
| 414 | Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $48,170 | $70,550 | $95,970 | +99% |
| 415 | Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $28,960 | $37,050 | $57,570 | +99% |
| 416 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | $40,830 | $56,850 | $81,410 | +99% |
| 417 | Roofers | $32,070 | $46,940 | $63,720 | +99% |
| 418 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $62,400 | $62,710 | $124,060 | +99% |
| 419 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $65,800 | $80,560 | $130,710 | +99% |
| 420 | Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $35,700 | $49,660 | $71,000 | +99% |
| 421 | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | $36,490 | $47,630 | $72,610 | +99% |
| 422 | Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $49,650 | $72,310 | $98,450 | +98% |
| 423 | Procurement Clerks | $33,870 | $50,730 | $67,090 | +98% |
| 424 | Brokerage Clerks | $49,930 | $61,570 | $98,780 | +98% |
| 425 | Sheet Metal Workers | $38,820 | $56,800 | $76,900 | +98% |
| 426 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $41,040 | $58,760 | $80,960 | +97% |
| 427 | Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $35,530 | $46,450 | $69,970 | +97% |
| 428 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $48,610 | $65,680 | $95,070 | +96% |
| 429 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $49,450 | $75,480 | $96,820 | +96% |
| 430 | Orthodontists | $112,750 | $159,230 | $219,740 | +95% |
| 431 | Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators | $40,150 | $63,010 | $78,290 | +95% |
| 432 | Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $36,080 | $45,920 | $70,200 | +95% |
| 433 | Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | $63,650 | $97,770 | $123,350 | +94% |
| 434 | Bill and Account Collectors | $32,000 | $46,300 | $62,050 | +94% |
| 435 | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $39,590 | $59,990 | $76,790 | +94% |
| 436 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $64,130 | $106,930 | $124,440 | +94% |
| 437 | Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $55,720 | $81,380 | $108,240 | +94% |
| 438 | Forensic Science Technicians | $46,490 | $63,600 | $89,600 | +93% |
| 439 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $24,110 | $33,430 | $46,520 | +93% |
| 440 | Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | $33,210 | $47,160 | $64,000 | +93% |
| 441 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $23,880 | $30,610 | $46,130 | +93% |
| 442 | Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | $31,100 | $51,160 | $59,950 | +93% |
| 443 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $51,840 | $68,290 | $99,540 | +92% |
| 444 | Industrial Engineers | $73,360 | $100,100 | $139,860 | +91% |
| 445 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,110 | $60,320 | $76,630 | +91% |
| 446 | Cooks, Short Order | $21,430 | $26,870 | $41,010 | +91% |
| 447 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | $42,390 | $57,700 | $81,040 | +91% |
| 448 | Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $35,030 | $43,250 | $66,980 | +91% |
| 449 | Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $49,160 | $71,510 | $93,590 | +90% |
| 450 | Nurse Midwives | $86,290 | $105,510 | $164,300 | +90% |
| 451 | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | $31,720 | $43,610 | $60,390 | +90% |
| 452 | Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | $33,060 | $47,360 | $62,800 | +90% |
| 453 | Print Binding and Finishing Workers | $29,380 | $39,310 | $55,690 | +90% |
| 454 | Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $31,680 | $46,960 | $60,330 | +90% |
| 455 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $20,540 | $29,070 | $38,730 | +89% |
| 456 | Receptionists and Information Clerks | $24,920 | $36,100 | $47,190 | +89% |
| 457 | Boilermakers | $43,180 | $64,200 | $81,700 | +89% |
| 458 | Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $30,930 | $42,280 | $58,610 | +89% |
| 459 | Public Safety Telecommunicators | $31,820 | $42,790 | $59,760 | +88% |
| 460 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $44,730 | $61,130 | $83,890 | +88% |
| 461 | Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $32,210 | $44,130 | $60,580 | +88% |
| 462 | Registered Nurses | $68,920 | $93,550 | $128,640 | +87% |
| 463 | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $32,130 | $43,630 | $60,130 | +87% |
| 464 | Agricultural Inspectors | $31,050 | $41,460 | $58,160 | +87% |
| 465 | Sailors and Marine Oilers | $25,870 | $37,500 | $48,350 | +87% |
| 466 | Firefighters | $33,000 | $46,550 | $61,510 | +86% |
| 467 | Loan Interviewers and Clerks | $34,730 | $48,310 | $64,690 | +86% |
| 468 | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $36,690 | $48,340 | $68,060 | +86% |
| 469 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $45,890 | $61,370 | $85,260 | +86% |
| 470 | Motorcycle Mechanics | $32,700 | $43,050 | $60,900 | +86% |
| 471 | Judicial Law Clerks | $42,260 | $55,120 | $78,050 | +85% |
| 472 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $21,190 | $28,770 | $39,120 | +85% |
| 473 | Billing and Posting Clerks | $35,480 | $47,390 | $65,600 | +85% |
| 474 | Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $40,600 | $53,290 | $75,280 | +85% |
| 475 | Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | $37,850 | $46,590 | $70,200 | +85% |
| 476 | Furniture Finishers | $28,950 | $38,880 | $53,640 | +85% |
| 477 | Data Entry Keyers | $31,750 | $41,270 | $58,480 | +84% |
| 478 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $38,370 | $48,090 | $70,680 | +84% |
| 479 | Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $36,470 | $51,880 | $67,200 | +84% |
| 480 | Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $34,080 | $45,390 | $62,780 | +84% |
| 481 | Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $37,630 | $50,010 | $69,330 | +84% |
| 482 | Crane and Tower Operators | $41,700 | $62,050 | $76,860 | +84% |
| 483 | Database Architects | $102,400 | $139,500 | $187,410 | +83% |
| 484 | Embalmers | $40,310 | $55,000 | $73,640 | +83% |
| 485 | Tire Repairers and Changers | $27,010 | $34,700 | $49,390 | +83% |
| 486 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | $36,970 | $48,930 | $67,520 | +83% |
| 487 | Nurse Anesthetists | $167,110 | $224,630 | $303,900 | +82% |
| 488 | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | $34,590 | $46,830 | $63,020 | +82% |
| 489 | Carpenters | $34,890 | $49,350 | $63,470 | +82% |
| 490 | Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners | $38,520 | $46,800 | $70,200 | +82% |
| 491 | Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $27,760 | $39,860 | $50,430 | +82% |
| 492 | Hydrologists | $85,990 | $121,830 | $155,920 | +81% |
| 493 | Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | $30,860 | $37,390 | $55,960 | +81% |
| 494 | Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $37,550 | $48,410 | $67,970 | +81% |
| 495 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $44,640 | $60,560 | $80,380 | +80% |
| 496 | Rail Car Repairers | $49,930 | $64,230 | $90,020 | +80% |
| 497 | Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | $34,790 | $43,410 | $62,520 | +80% |
| 498 | Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $35,400 | $45,080 | $63,740 | +80% |
| 499 | Exercise Physiologists | $44,980 | $58,170 | $80,510 | +79% |
| 500 | Cooks, Restaurant | $24,160 | $35,940 | $43,210 | +79% |
| 501 | Funeral Attendants | $24,200 | $30,530 | $43,270 | +79% |
| 502 | Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $34,010 | $42,960 | $60,740 | +79% |
| 503 | Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | $29,780 | $37,380 | $53,160 | +79% |
| 504 | Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | $37,200 | $45,360 | $66,050 | +78% |
| 505 | Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $36,960 | $44,050 | $65,660 | +78% |
| 506 | Cooks, Fast Food | $20,800 | $26,940 | $36,810 | +77% |
| 507 | Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $24,880 | $30,300 | $43,930 | +77% |
| 508 | Passenger Attendants | $23,970 | $26,330 | $42,430 | +77% |
| 509 | Audiologists | $71,990 | $98,470 | $126,400 | +76% |
| 510 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $230,070 | $354,000 | $404,340 | +76% |
| 511 | Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $34,180 | $39,150 | $60,010 | +76% |
| 512 | Meter Readers, Utilities | $36,040 | $43,140 | $63,610 | +76% |
| 513 | Postal Service Clerks | $42,600 | $62,610 | $75,030 | +76% |
| 514 | Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $29,760 | $36,430 | $52,290 | +76% |
| 515 | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $37,010 | $38,540 | $65,060 | +76% |
| 516 | Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $32,760 | $38,340 | $57,520 | +76% |
| 517 | Helpers--Production Workers | $28,470 | $36,280 | $50,100 | +76% |
| 518 | Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $56,800 | $72,510 | $99,540 | +75% |
| 519 | Library Technicians | $27,420 | $37,320 | $48,010 | +75% |
| 520 | Physical Therapist Aides | $22,080 | $30,550 | $38,680 | +75% |
| 521 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $43,690 | $58,120 | $76,250 | +75% |
| 522 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $19,890 | $27,850 | $34,900 | +75% |
| 523 | Tool and Die Makers | $44,920 | $60,020 | $78,810 | +75% |
| 524 | Prepress Technicians and Workers | $37,480 | $50,280 | $65,580 | +75% |
| 525 | Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $32,720 | $45,670 | $57,240 | +75% |
| 526 | Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | $36,990 | $44,620 | $64,360 | +74% |
| 527 | Library Assistants, Clerical | $28,460 | $36,410 | $49,640 | +74% |
| 528 | Pipelayers | $35,600 | $46,220 | $61,820 | +74% |
| 529 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | $48,830 | $68,470 | $85,160 | +74% |
| 530 | Chemical Plant and System Operators | $40,710 | $49,230 | $71,020 | +74% |
| 531 | Respiratory Therapists | $65,050 | $83,700 | $112,320 | +73% |
| 532 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $20,910 | $26,920 | $36,110 | +73% |
| 533 | Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $33,890 | $38,810 | $58,650 | +73% |
| 534 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $53,290 | $70,640 | $92,310 | +73% |
| 535 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $56,910 | $74,150 | $97,720 | +72% |
| 536 | Medical Equipment Preparers | $36,660 | $47,850 | $62,960 | +72% |
| 537 | Dishwashers | $21,220 | $29,730 | $36,590 | +72% |
| 538 | Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $28,390 | $36,110 | $48,720 | +72% |
| 539 | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | $35,640 | $48,960 | $61,170 | +72% |
| 540 | Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $34,790 | $47,000 | $59,830 | +72% |
| 541 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $26,430 | $33,260 | $45,510 | +72% |
| 542 | Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | $60,640 | $81,470 | $103,770 | +71% |
| 543 | Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $34,460 | $47,540 | $58,880 | +71% |
| 544 | Occupational Therapists | $75,290 | $104,010 | $128,610 | +71% |
| 545 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $63,970 | $92,060 | $109,200 | +71% |
| 546 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,150 | $30,820 | $36,150 | +71% |
| 547 | Shampooers | $21,430 | $27,560 | $36,650 | +71% |
| 548 | Order Clerks | $33,860 | $41,720 | $57,740 | +71% |
| 549 | Helpers--Electricians | $31,070 | $39,030 | $53,230 | +71% |
| 550 | Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers | $34,200 | $49,320 | $58,350 | +71% |
| 551 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $38,030 | $48,430 | $65,160 | +71% |
| 552 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $26,110 | $34,310 | $44,390 | +70% |
| 553 | Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | $37,760 | $50,380 | $64,210 | +70% |
| 554 | Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | $53,350 | $62,010 | $90,810 | +70% |
| 555 | Millwrights | $46,450 | $62,760 | $78,980 | +70% |
| 556 | Foundry Mold and Coremakers | $37,290 | $46,220 | $63,340 | +70% |
| 557 | Biological Technicians | $42,940 | $52,420 | $72,420 | +69% |
| 558 | Pharmacists | $100,950 | $137,120 | $170,110 | +69% |
| 559 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $62,120 | $83,250 | $104,930 | +69% |
| 560 | Medical Dosimetrists | $127,320 | $155,390 | $215,010 | +69% |
| 561 | Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $34,460 | $43,160 | $58,290 | +69% |
| 562 | Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $27,180 | $39,840 | $45,850 | +69% |
| 563 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $30,100 | $38,480 | $50,770 | +69% |
| 564 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $58,570 | $78,760 | $98,450 | +68% |
| 565 | Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $34,980 | $49,200 | $58,910 | +68% |
| 566 | Parking Attendants | $21,650 | $28,960 | $36,460 | +68% |
| 567 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $81,440 | $103,360 | $135,990 | +67% |
| 568 | Nurse Practitioners | $99,160 | $129,430 | $166,060 | +67% |
| 569 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $75,490 | $100,880 | $125,760 | +67% |
| 570 | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $35,060 | $43,060 | $58,590 | +67% |
| 571 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $46,010 | $62,030 | $76,690 | +67% |
| 572 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,720 | $29,270 | $39,710 | +67% |
| 573 | Security Guards | $29,060 | $34,980 | $48,590 | +67% |
| 574 | Transportation Security Screeners | $42,640 | $66,770 | $71,070 | +67% |
| 575 | Childcare Workers | $22,170 | $28,020 | $36,980 | +67% |
| 576 | Tile and Stone Setters | $39,680 | $47,840 | $66,410 | +67% |
| 577 | Avionics Technicians | $60,240 | $79,060 | $100,650 | +67% |
| 578 | Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | $30,350 | $38,310 | $50,830 | +67% |
| 579 | Butchers and Meat Cutters | $28,790 | $38,540 | $48,190 | +67% |
| 580 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $27,080 | $30,950 | $45,150 | +67% |
| 581 | Physical Therapists | $78,580 | $102,700 | $130,630 | +66% |
| 582 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $28,710 | $37,970 | $47,610 | +66% |
| 583 | Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | $34,050 | $45,180 | $56,590 | +66% |
| 584 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $37,810 | $47,880 | $62,840 | +66% |
| 585 | Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | $36,230 | $47,750 | $60,150 | +66% |
| 586 | Taxi Drivers | $29,360 | $33,430 | $48,690 | +66% |
| 587 | Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $31,060 | $39,360 | $51,700 | +66% |
| 588 | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,300 | $94,790 | $126,060 | +65% |
| 589 | Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $22,610 | $33,010 | $37,210 | +65% |
| 590 | Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers | $36,200 | $45,360 | $59,910 | +65% |
| 591 | Hoist and Winch Operators | $31,960 | $37,870 | $52,760 | +65% |
| 592 | Parking Enforcement Workers | $26,880 | $36,100 | $44,170 | +64% |
| 593 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $23,310 | $29,770 | $38,260 | +64% |
| 594 | Concierges | $26,170 | $33,960 | $43,020 | +64% |
| 595 | Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $25,870 | $35,450 | $42,390 | +64% |
| 596 | Helpers--Carpenters | $27,890 | $40,160 | $45,620 | +64% |
| 597 | Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $37,730 | $46,490 | $61,980 | +64% |
| 598 | Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $36,950 | $45,850 | $60,530 | +64% |
| 599 | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $22,580 | $30,580 | $36,970 | +64% |
| 600 | Stockers and Order Fillers | $29,880 | $35,620 | $49,010 | +64% |
| 601 | Food Preparation Workers | $24,840 | $35,250 | $40,390 | +63% |
| 602 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $22,520 | $29,130 | $36,720 | +63% |
| 603 | Couriers and Messengers | $29,340 | $39,400 | $47,900 | +63% |
| 604 | Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $36,780 | $46,270 | $60,020 | +63% |
| 605 | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $36,690 | $43,210 | $59,860 | +63% |
| 606 | Pharmacy Technicians | $35,160 | $41,910 | $56,820 | +62% |
| 607 | Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $32,010 | $39,080 | $51,780 | +62% |
| 608 | Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | $31,820 | $36,730 | $51,690 | +62% |
| 609 | Agricultural Equipment Operators | $28,890 | $35,410 | $46,910 | +62% |
| 610 | Phlebotomists | $34,600 | $45,840 | $55,850 | +61% |
| 611 | Insulation Workers, Mechanical | $39,830 | $52,600 | $64,000 | +61% |
| 612 | Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $36,770 | $45,850 | $59,310 | +61% |
| 613 | Radiation Therapists | $80,670 | $94,460 | $128,910 | +60% |
| 614 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $48,740 | $58,640 | $77,790 | +60% |
| 615 | Dental Assistants | $36,410 | $46,840 | $57,710 | +59% |
| 616 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | $36,820 | $47,520 | $58,430 | +59% |
| 617 | Cashiers | $22,340 | $29,070 | $35,610 | +59% |
| 618 | Word Processors and Typists | $29,280 | $31,450 | $46,700 | +59% |
| 619 | Highway Maintenance Workers | $30,600 | $37,560 | $48,760 | +59% |
| 620 | Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders | $29,700 | $38,430 | $47,130 | +59% |
| 621 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $45,280 | $60,270 | $71,570 | +58% |
| 622 | Fish and Game Wardens | $59,470 | $79,440 | $93,930 | +58% |
| 623 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,420 | $30,880 | $38,480 | +58% |
| 624 | Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $28,220 | $35,090 | $44,540 | +58% |
| 625 | Floor Sanders and Finishers | $37,250 | $40,530 | $58,780 | +58% |
| 626 | Rock Splitters, Quarry | $33,410 | $42,320 | $52,940 | +58% |
| 627 | Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | $30,540 | $41,960 | $48,240 | +58% |
| 628 | Animal Control Workers | $33,060 | $39,500 | $51,760 | +57% |
| 629 | Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $39,720 | $50,180 | $62,300 | +57% |
| 630 | Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | $43,620 | $52,600 | $68,320 | +57% |
| 631 | Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders | $37,690 | $46,770 | $59,100 | +57% |
| 632 | Nursing Assistants | $30,300 | $37,680 | $47,310 | +56% |
| 633 | Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $37,870 | $46,100 | $59,130 | +56% |
| 634 | Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $31,500 | $38,440 | $49,280 | +56% |
| 635 | Sewing Machine Operators | $26,950 | $34,790 | $42,100 | +56% |
| 636 | Emergency Medical Technicians | $33,910 | $45,550 | $52,600 | +55% |
| 637 | Psychiatric Technicians | $37,530 | $46,250 | $58,130 | +55% |
| 638 | Occupational Therapy Assistants | $55,840 | $75,920 | $86,830 | +55% |
| 639 | Tellers | $31,620 | $41,690 | $49,090 | +55% |
| 640 | Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $37,310 | $45,500 | $57,940 | +55% |
| 641 | New Accounts Clerks | $38,680 | $45,770 | $59,560 | +54% |
| 642 | Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $29,210 | $35,850 | $44,810 | +53% |
| 643 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $25,850 | $31,530 | $39,610 | +53% |
| 644 | Telephone Operators | $33,080 | $36,920 | $50,360 | +52% |
| 645 | Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $30,150 | $39,330 | $45,800 | +52% |
| 646 | Pile Driver Operators | $39,850 | $47,930 | $60,360 | +51% |
| 647 | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $30,440 | $37,730 | $45,970 | +51% |
| 648 | Medical Appliance Technicians | $36,710 | $37,440 | $55,270 | +51% |
| 649 | Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | $35,300 | $45,050 | $53,330 | +51% |
| 650 | Orderlies | $30,020 | $36,100 | $45,160 | +50% |
| 651 | Psychiatric Aides | $27,840 | $36,790 | $41,790 | +50% |
| 652 | Medical Assistants | $34,270 | $41,600 | $51,430 | +50% |
| 653 | Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | $30,880 | $39,490 | $46,390 | +50% |
| 654 | Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers | $40,680 | $50,060 | $59,690 | +47% |
| 655 | Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $32,300 | $40,930 | $47,350 | +47% |
| 656 | Telemarketers | $28,580 | $36,020 | $41,690 | +46% |
| 657 | Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | $44,620 | $59,180 | $64,820 | +45% |
| 658 | Conveyor Operators and Tenders | $36,720 | $40,630 | $53,100 | +45% |
| 659 | Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $28,390 | $35,950 | $40,800 | +44% |
| 660 | Credit Counselors | $44,660 | $64,080 | $64,080 | +43% |
| 661 | Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | $42,640 | $48,010 | $61,080 | +43% |
| 662 | Helpers--Roofers | $40,130 | $47,610 | $56,410 | +41% |
| 663 | Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | $29,110 | $32,470 | $41,020 | +41% |
| 664 | Occupational Therapy Aides | $33,700 | $38,090 | $47,160 | +40% |
| 665 | Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $44,270 | $50,290 | $61,990 | +40% |
| 666 | Sewers, Hand | $33,790 | $38,210 | $47,160 | +40% |
| 667 | Dental Hygienists | $74,610 | $95,490 | $103,650 | +39% |
| 668 | Transit and Railroad Police | $52,280 | $57,690 | $72,420 | +39% |
| 669 | Continuous Mining Machine Operators | $46,790 | $57,160 | $64,870 | +39% |
| 670 | Tire Builders | $35,970 | $44,220 | $49,560 | +38% |
| 671 | Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | $33,330 | $35,670 | $45,800 | +37% |
| 672 | Fallers | $35,160 | $39,380 | $47,230 | +34% |
| 673 | Subway and Streetcar Operators | $44,630 | $59,570 | $59,570 | +33% |
| 674 | Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders | $37,060 | $46,350 | $48,840 | +32% |
| 675 | Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $31,690 | $36,770 | $41,470 | +31% |
| 676 | Solar Photovoltaic Installers | $45,080 | $47,790 | $57,900 | +28% |
| 677 | Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $34,920 | $38,930 | $44,600 | +28% |
| 678 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $87,900 | $97,050 | $111,740 | +27% |
| 679 | Bicycle Repairers | $29,840 | $30,870 | $36,980 | +24% |
| 680 | Semiconductor Processing Technicians | $41,320 | $48,580 | $48,580 | +18% |
| 681 | Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons | $32,000 | $35,430 | $37,440 | +17% |
The job with the highest career growth premium in Georgia is Athletes and Sports Competitors at 3399% — from $21,920 entry-level to $766,920 senior. Georgia has 681 occupations with full career progression data.
The average career growth premium across all 681 tracked occupations in Georgia is 146%. This measures the percentage increase from entry-level (P10) to senior (P90) salary.
We track career progression data for 681 occupations in Georgia, using 2025 BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data.
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.
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 (Georgia). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (senior). Career growth premium = (P90 - P10) / P10 × 100%. Our Methodology · Data Sources