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

How much more do senior professionals earn compared to entry-level in Michigan? Explore salary growth potential for 753+ occupations, based on 2024 BLS percentile data.

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Top 10: Highest Career Growth Potential in Michigan

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

#1 Career Growth
Legislators
Entry: $21,980 → Senior: $159,300
+625%
#2 Career Growth
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Entry: $40,510 → Senior: $220,260
+444%
#3 Career Growth
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other
Entry: $31,190 → Senior: $158,270
+407%
#4 Career Growth
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Entry: $35,950 → Senior: $176,580
+391%
#5 Career Growth
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Entry: $21,800 → Senior: $106,140
+387%
#6 Career Growth
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Entry: $27,200 → Senior: $131,320
+383%
#7 Career Growth
General and Operations Managers
Entry: $45,870 → Senior: $214,940
+369%
#8 Career Growth
Advertising Sales Agents
Entry: $34,230 → Senior: $160,600
+369%
#9 Career Growth
Transportation Inspectors
Entry: $32,160 → Senior: $149,610
+365%
#10 Career Growth
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Entry: $46,500 → Senior: $210,970
+354%

All 753 Occupations by Career Growth in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Career Progression in Michigan

What jobs have the highest salary growth in Michigan?

The job with the highest career growth premium in Michigan is Legislators at 625% — from $21,980 entry-level to $159,300 senior. Michigan has 753 occupations with full career progression data.

What is the average career salary growth in Michigan?

The average career growth premium across all 753 tracked occupations in Michigan is 114%. This measures the percentage increase from entry-level (P10) to senior (P90) salary.

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

We track career progression data for 753 occupations in Michigan, 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 (Michigan). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (senior). Career growth premium = (P90 - P10) / P10 × 100%. Our Methodology · Data Sources