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

How much more do senior professionals earn compared to entry-level in Texas? Explore salary growth potential for 760+ occupations, based on 2024 BLS percentile data.

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Top 10: Highest Career Growth Potential in Texas

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

#1 Career Growth
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Entry: $26,330 → Senior: $190,920
+625%
#2 Career Growth
General and Operations Managers
Entry: $37,970 → Senior: $226,010
+495%
#3 Career Growth
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers
Entry: $19,830 → Senior: $114,400
+477%
#4 Career Growth
Real Estate Sales Agents
Entry: $28,220 → Senior: $161,190
+471%
#5 Career Growth
Advertising Sales Agents
Entry: $18,790 → Senior: $101,990
+443%
#6 Career Growth
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Entry: $38,910 → Senior: $208,000
+435%
#7 Career Growth
Artists and Related Workers, All Other
Entry: $18,420 → Senior: $97,430
+429%
#8 Career Growth
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Entry: $21,680 → Senior: $108,590
+401%
#9 Career Growth
Legislators
Entry: $22,770 → Senior: $113,870
+400%
#10 Career Growth
Personal Financial Advisors
Entry: $45,020 → Senior: $221,340
+392%

All 760 Occupations by Career Growth in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Career Progression in Texas

What jobs have the highest salary growth in Texas?

The job with the highest career growth premium in Texas is Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates at 625% — from $26,330 entry-level to $190,920 senior. Texas has 760 occupations with full career progression data.

What is the average career salary growth in Texas?

The average career growth premium across all 760 tracked occupations in Texas is 135%. This measures the percentage increase from entry-level (P10) to senior (P90) salary.

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

We track career progression data for 760 occupations in Texas, 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 (Texas). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (senior). Career growth premium = (P90 - P10) / P10 × 100%. Our Methodology · Data Sources