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

How much more do senior professionals earn compared to entry-level in Illinois? Explore salary growth potential for 719+ occupations, based on 2024 BLS percentile data.

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Top 10: Highest Career Growth Potential in Illinois

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

#1 Career Growth
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Entry: $38,480 → Senior: $215,180
+459%
#2 Career Growth
Legislators
Entry: $27,040 → Senior: $133,220
+393%
#3 Career Growth
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
Entry: $27,040 → Senior: $131,070
+385%
#4 Career Growth
Podiatrists
Entry: $47,990 → Senior: $223,000
+365%
#5 Career Growth
Financial Specialists, All Other
Entry: $45,520 → Senior: $204,420
+349%
#6 Career Growth
Broadcast Technicians
Entry: $29,070 → Senior: $130,430
+349%
#7 Career Growth
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Entry: $28,480 → Senior: $126,690
+345%
#8 Career Growth
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other
Entry: $27,040 → Senior: $119,950
+344%
#9 Career Growth
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Entry: $49,000 → Senior: $214,920
+339%
#10 Career Growth
Petroleum Engineers
Entry: $52,020 → Senior: $227,700
+338%

All 719 Occupations by Career Growth in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Career Progression in Illinois

What jobs have the highest salary growth in Illinois?

The job with the highest career growth premium in Illinois is Business Teachers, Postsecondary at 459% — from $38,480 entry-level to $215,180 senior. Illinois has 719 occupations with full career progression data.

What is the average career salary growth in Illinois?

The average career growth premium across all 719 tracked occupations in Illinois is 122%. This measures the percentage increase from entry-level (P10) to senior (P90) salary.

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

We track career progression data for 719 occupations in Illinois, 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 (Illinois). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (senior). Career growth premium = (P90 - P10) / P10 × 100%. Our Methodology · Data Sources