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

How much more do senior professionals earn compared to entry-level in Massachusetts? Explore salary growth potential for 675+ occupations, based on 2024 BLS percentile data.

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Top 10: Highest Career Growth Potential in Massachusetts

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

#1 Career Growth
Insurance Sales Agents
Entry: $36,710 → Senior: $200,130
+445%
#2 Career Growth
Chiropractors
Entry: $35,100 → Senior: $168,530
+380%
#3 Career Growth
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
Entry: $36,490 → Senior: $173,850
+376%
#4 Career Growth
Music Directors and Composers
Entry: $41,110 → Senior: $183,590
+347%
#5 Career Growth
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Entry: $50,280 → Senior: $218,790
+335%
#6 Career Growth
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
Entry: $32,050 → Senior: $139,000
+334%
#7 Career Growth
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Entry: $43,380 → Senior: $184,190
+325%
#8 Career Growth
Real Estate Brokers
Entry: $47,920 → Senior: $192,870
+302%
#9 Career Growth
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Entry: $50,050 → Senior: $198,650
+297%
#10 Career Growth
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other
Entry: $36,380 → Senior: $144,020
+296%

All 675 Occupations by Career Growth in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Career Progression in Massachusetts

What jobs have the highest salary growth in Massachusetts?

The job with the highest career growth premium in Massachusetts is Insurance Sales Agents at 445% — from $36,710 entry-level to $200,130 senior. Massachusetts has 675 occupations with full career progression data.

What is the average career salary growth in Massachusetts?

The average career growth premium across all 675 tracked occupations in Massachusetts is 111%. This measures the percentage increase from entry-level (P10) to senior (P90) salary.

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

We track career progression data for 675 occupations in Massachusetts, 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 (Massachusetts). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (senior). Career growth premium = (P90 - P10) / P10 × 100%. Our Methodology · Data Sources