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

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How much more do senior professionals earn compared to entry-level in Massachusetts? Explore salary growth potential for 662+ occupations, based on 2025 BLS percentile data.

662
Occupations Tracked
109%
Avg Career Growth
2025
BLS Data Year

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
Personal Financial Advisors
Entry: $58,510 → Senior: $478,850
+718%
#2 Career Growth
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Entry: $36,260 → Senior: $213,970
+490%
#3 Career Growth
Radiologists
Entry: $113,600 → Senior: $591,970
+421%
#4 Career Growth
General and Operations Managers
Entry: $60,700 → Senior: $314,780
+419%
#5 Career Growth
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Entry: $65,910 → Senior: $333,290
+406%
#6 Career Growth
Physicians, Pathologists
Entry: $97,640 → Senior: $459,920
+371%
#7 Career Growth
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Entry: $64,180 → Senior: $296,440
+362%
#8 Career Growth
Lawyers
Entry: $82,100 → Senior: $374,410
+356%
#9 Career Growth
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Entry: $96,960 → Senior: $441,200
+355%
#10 Career Growth
Podiatrists
Entry: $79,380 → Senior: $350,120
+341%

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

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 Personal Financial Advisors at 718% — from $58,510 entry-level to $478,850 senior. Massachusetts has 662 occupations with full career progression data.

What is the average career salary growth in Massachusetts?

The average career growth premium across all 662 tracked occupations in Massachusetts is 109%. 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 662 occupations in Massachusetts, using 2025 BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data.

What does entry-level vs senior salary mean?

Entry-level salary uses the 10th percentile (P10) from BLS data — 90% of workers earn more. Senior salary uses the 90th percentile (P90) — only 10% earn above this. The career growth premium is the percentage increase from P10 to P90.

Which states have the highest career salary growth?

Career growth premiums vary significantly by state and occupation. Use our national Career Progression hub to compare across all states, or explore individual job pages for state-by-state breakdowns.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 (Massachusetts). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (senior). Career growth premium = (P90 - P10) / P10 × 100%. Our Methodology · Data Sources

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