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

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How much more do senior professionals earn compared to entry-level in Washington? Explore salary growth potential for 695+ occupations, based on 2025 BLS percentile data.

695
Occupations Tracked
111%
Avg Career Growth
2025
BLS Data Year

Top 10: Highest Career Growth Potential in Washington

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

#1 Career Growth
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
Entry: $50,790 → Senior: $363,410
+616%
#2 Career Growth
Orthodontists
Entry: $62,940 → Senior: $435,260
+592%
#3 Career Growth
Dermatologists
Entry: $98,650 → Senior: $672,840
+582%
#4 Career Growth
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Entry: $84,480 → Senior: $509,040
+503%
#5 Career Growth
Personal Financial Advisors
Entry: $58,650 → Senior: $344,850
+488%
#6 Career Growth
Cardiologists
Entry: $139,820 → Senior: $758,560
+443%
#7 Career Growth
Podiatrists
Entry: $67,790 → Senior: $340,910
+403%
#8 Career Growth
Physicians, Pathologists
Entry: $93,310 → Senior: $460,870
+394%
#9 Career Growth
Emergency Medicine Physicians
Entry: $105,220 → Senior: $515,290
+390%
#10 Career Growth
Commercial Pilots
Entry: $70,420 → Senior: $314,200
+346%

All 695 Occupations by Career Growth in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Career Progression in Washington

What jobs have the highest salary growth in Washington?

The job with the highest career growth premium in Washington is Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes at 616% — from $50,790 entry-level to $363,410 senior. Washington has 695 occupations with full career progression data.

What is the average career salary growth in Washington?

The average career growth premium across all 695 tracked occupations in Washington is 111%. This measures the percentage increase from entry-level (P10) to senior (P90) salary.

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

We track career progression data for 695 occupations in Washington, using 2025 BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data.

What does entry-level vs senior salary mean?

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

Which states have the highest career salary growth?

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

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

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