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

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How much more do senior professionals earn compared to entry-level in Wisconsin? Explore salary growth potential for 673+ occupations, based on 2025 BLS percentile data.

673
Occupations Tracked
110%
Avg Career Growth
2025
BLS Data Year

Top 10: Highest Career Growth Potential in Wisconsin

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

#1 Career Growth
Dermatologists
Entry: $77,440 → Senior: $757,250
+878%
#2 Career Growth
Physicians, Pathologists
Entry: $47,470 → Senior: $397,980
+738%
#3 Career Growth
Personal Financial Advisors
Entry: $51,760 → Senior: $401,510
+676%
#4 Career Growth
Cardiologists
Entry: $94,340 → Senior: $666,880
+607%
#5 Career Growth
Neurologists
Entry: $76,630 → Senior: $495,650
+547%
#6 Career Growth
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Entry: $27,380 → Senior: $175,880
+542%
#7 Career Growth
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Entry: $74,160 → Senior: $451,640
+509%
#8 Career Growth
Massage Therapists
Entry: $20,280 → Senior: $105,360
+420%
#9 Career Growth
Radiologists
Entry: $126,160 → Senior: $630,260
+400%
#10 Career Growth
Lawyers
Entry: $76,010 → Senior: $362,040
+376%

All 673 Occupations by Career Growth in Wisconsin

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

# Occupation Entry (P10) Median Senior (P90) Growth
1 Dermatologists $77,440 $440,710 $757,250 +878%
2 Physicians, Pathologists $47,470 $83,610 $397,980 +738%
3 Personal Financial Advisors $51,760 $119,430 $401,510 +676%
4 Cardiologists $94,340 $636,580 $666,880 +607%
5 Neurologists $76,630 $342,520 $495,650 +547%
6 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $27,380 $76,620 $175,880 +542%
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $74,160 $367,160 $451,640 +509%
8 Massage Therapists $20,280 $58,070 $105,360 +420%
9 Radiologists $126,160 $392,610 $630,260 +400%
10 Lawyers $76,010 $126,760 $362,040 +376%
11 Podiatrists $71,990 $185,100 $342,010 +375%
12 Psychiatrists $86,340 $331,070 $393,500 +356%
13 Pediatricians, General $75,590 $269,790 $337,560 +347%
14 Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $39,990 $77,140 $174,980 +338%
15 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $100,670 $213,890 $440,140 +337%
16 Advertising and Promotions Managers $42,670 $131,530 $179,130 +320%
17 Tapers $21,490 $57,840 $89,660 +317%
18 General and Operations Managers $59,540 $118,730 $247,560 +316%
19 Chief Executives $103,560 $208,350 $426,290 +312%
20 Commercial Pilots $66,390 $129,860 $269,990 +307%
21 Music Directors and Composers $43,630 $78,690 $177,040 +306%
22 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $21,590 $53,350 $81,410 +277%
23 Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $28,090 $40,630 $104,600 +272%
24 Waiters and Waitresses $16,830 $29,670 $61,770 +267%
25 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $36,360 $74,390 $132,080 +263%
26 Fire Inspectors and Investigators $36,980 $66,600 $132,370 +258%
27 Insurance Sales Agents $47,430 $79,450 $163,380 +244%
28 Gambling Dealers $18,140 $61,670 $61,740 +240%
29 Producers and Directors $38,680 $66,390 $130,050 +236%
30 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $39,060 $65,930 $130,510 +234%
31 Sound Engineering Technicians $23,200 $46,780 $76,260 +229%
32 Physicists $89,310 $173,120 $291,910 +227%
33 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $48,600 $74,010 $157,770 +225%
34 Lodging Managers $39,070 $73,590 $125,960 +222%
35 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $49,900 $78,480 $160,430 +222%
36 Fundraising Managers $71,040 $123,090 $225,360 +217%
37 Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $38,560 $65,640 $121,260 +214%
38 Advertising Sales Agents $37,950 $63,270 $118,740 +213%
39 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $71,500 $99,970 $222,110 +211%
40 Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $39,900 $64,020 $123,280 +209%
41 Passenger Attendants $20,850 $24,650 $64,180 +208%
42 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $57,410 $95,900 $176,090 +207%
43 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $44,520 $74,990 $136,190 +206%
44 Labor Relations Specialists $48,440 $95,750 $148,030 +206%
45 Medical and Health Services Managers $90,440 $128,320 $274,310 +203%
46 Business Teachers, Postsecondary $57,080 $96,680 $173,020 +203%
47 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $62,310 $83,190 $187,820 +201%
48 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $30,820 $57,000 $91,200 +196%
49 Orthodontists $106,040 $212,860 $313,050 +195%
50 Public Relations Managers $73,700 $113,980 $216,460 +194%
51 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $60,550 $78,920 $177,920 +194%
52 Anesthesiologists $217,060 $443,990 $639,120 +194%
53 Anthropologists and Archeologists $33,430 $63,130 $97,470 +192%
54 Sales Managers $76,330 $134,870 $222,110 +191%
55 Special Effects Artists and Animators $53,270 $64,890 $154,340 +190%
56 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $62,730 $83,480 $181,370 +189%
57 Chiropractors $57,740 $83,020 $166,520 +188%
58 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $62,090 $78,710 $178,110 +187%
59 Skincare Specialists $22,830 $46,220 $65,590 +187%
60 Financial Managers $83,100 $139,720 $236,620 +185%
61 Craft Artists $25,990 $58,650 $73,790 +184%
62 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $62,220 $84,960 $176,150 +183%
63 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $148,720 $304,990 $419,420 +182%
64 Loan Officers $50,010 $78,290 $140,140 +180%
65 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $63,130 $81,500 $177,000 +180%
66 Tutors $25,170 $41,340 $70,450 +180%
67 Interior Designers $35,740 $62,740 $99,940 +180%
68 Film and Video Editors $34,210 $53,430 $95,680 +180%
69 Medical Equipment Repairers $41,610 $62,220 $115,610 +178%
70 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $42,640 $64,800 $117,910 +177%
71 Law Teachers, Postsecondary $83,940 $140,940 $232,590 +177%
72 Driver/Sales Workers $20,860 $27,560 $57,850 +177%
73 Broadcast Technicians $30,020 $62,400 $82,400 +174%
74 Coaches and Scouts $28,010 $44,800 $76,370 +173%
75 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $61,650 $77,750 $166,630 +170%
76 Optometrists $75,390 $139,720 $203,670 +170%
77 Animal Scientists $57,400 $84,310 $153,570 +168%
78 Epidemiologists $79,670 $88,770 $213,570 +168%
79 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $50,890 $78,770 $136,520 +168%
80 Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary $65,120 $98,410 $173,640 +167%
81 Actuaries $76,890 $131,640 $204,790 +166%
82 Self-Enrichment Teachers $26,310 $37,820 $69,990 +166%
83 Bailiffs $26,250 $39,080 $69,670 +165%
84 Upholsterers $26,850 $47,010 $71,210 +165%
85 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $67,630 $112,830 $178,610 +164%
86 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $32,280 $52,810 $85,320 +164%
87 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $60,440 $91,980 $159,770 +164%
88 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $67,180 $107,370 $175,740 +162%
89 News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $37,170 $57,530 $97,380 +162%
90 Firefighters $29,390 $46,850 $77,050 +162%
91 Information Security Analysts $62,110 $101,550 $162,260 +161%
92 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $66,590 $82,950 $173,740 +161%
93 Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $48,620 $77,640 $126,830 +161%
94 Editors $39,470 $64,270 $102,530 +160%
95 Psychiatric Technicians $32,560 $40,290 $84,760 +160%
96 Manicurists and Pedicurists $20,950 $36,680 $54,400 +160%
97 Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $62,460 $89,400 $161,500 +159%
98 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $52,950 $77,580 $136,890 +159%
99 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $58,660 $92,700 $151,170 +158%
100 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $64,660 $95,950 $165,900 +157%
101 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $52,340 $78,490 $134,470 +157%
102 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $68,560 $89,630 $175,810 +156%
103 Photographers $31,540 $42,060 $80,550 +155%
104 Real Estate Sales Agents $37,960 $58,120 $96,780 +155%
105 Computer Hardware Engineers $68,330 $83,670 $172,820 +153%
106 Marketing Managers $83,990 $133,600 $211,990 +152%
107 Education Administrators, Postsecondary $78,890 $124,960 $198,850 +152%
108 Dentists, General $121,780 $193,690 $306,370 +152%
109 Audiologists $53,250 $102,840 $134,390 +152%
110 Directors, Religious Activities and Education $29,420 $40,180 $73,570 +150%
111 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $49,470 $82,620 $123,850 +150%
112 Credit Analysts $50,780 $68,690 $126,640 +149%
113 Purchasing Managers $81,510 $124,990 $201,990 +148%
114 Compensation and Benefits Managers $86,490 $127,920 $214,250 +148%
115 Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $35,660 $53,940 $88,530 +148%
116 Economists $53,340 $84,000 $132,270 +148%
117 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $23,790 $36,230 $58,970 +148%
118 Administrative Services Managers $72,500 $108,450 $179,420 +147%
119 Management Analysts $64,120 $98,780 $157,620 +146%
120 Property Appraisers and Assessors $47,570 $68,660 $116,930 +146%
121 Financial and Investment Analysts $61,900 $95,570 $152,460 +146%
122 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $37,440 $69,020 $92,150 +146%
123 Web Developers $51,480 $90,630 $125,940 +145%
124 Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $23,470 $41,670 $57,390 +145%
125 Food Service Managers $40,900 $61,810 $99,850 +144%
126 Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $50,480 $89,260 $123,120 +144%
127 Education Teachers, Postsecondary $44,280 $74,790 $106,970 +142%
128 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $38,170 $58,250 $92,220 +142%
129 First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $38,480 $62,610 $92,940 +142%
130 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,020 $81,210 $120,070 +140%
131 Light Truck Drivers $30,340 $45,670 $72,860 +140%
132 Database Administrators $62,440 $100,020 $149,430 +139%
133 Web and Digital Interface Designers $57,980 $95,340 $138,410 +139%
134 Natural Sciences Managers $89,580 $128,890 $213,290 +138%
135 Counter and Rental Clerks $30,900 $45,720 $73,470 +138%
136 Desktop Publishers $25,310 $46,010 $60,120 +138%
137 Microbiologists $46,030 $67,100 $109,040 +137%
138 Public Relations Specialists $44,790 $67,240 $105,970 +137%
139 Sheet Metal Workers $45,160 $77,760 $107,060 +137%
140 Human Resources Managers $91,520 $133,490 $215,620 +136%
141 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $48,720 $76,420 $114,440 +135%
142 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $52,880 $77,730 $123,570 +134%
143 Animal Control Workers $29,840 $37,380 $69,790 +134%
144 Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $33,270 $55,830 $77,750 +134%
145 Computer and Information Systems Managers $99,260 $160,140 $230,980 +133%
146 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $60,640 $80,480 $141,160 +133%
147 Transportation Security Screeners $30,100 $63,130 $70,280 +133%
148 Sailors and Marine Oilers $33,070 $48,880 $76,860 +132%
149 Training and Development Specialists $45,780 $70,770 $105,650 +131%
150 Financial Examiners $64,490 $86,320 $149,120 +131%
151 Urban and Regional Planners $50,230 $84,290 $116,240 +131%
152 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $55,650 $79,140 $128,630 +131%
153 Fundraisers $43,870 $65,880 $100,750 +130%
154 Food Scientists and Technologists $57,410 $83,020 $131,840 +130%
155 Emergency Management Directors $50,270 $77,260 $114,940 +129%
156 Project Management Specialists $60,840 $97,580 $139,140 +129%
157 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $16,800 $27,080 $38,440 +129%
158 Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $18,650 $28,540 $42,700 +129%
159 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $73,660 $97,730 $167,710 +128%
160 History Teachers, Postsecondary $59,900 $81,380 $136,450 +128%
161 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $47,460 $74,380 $108,080 +128%
162 Hearing Aid Specialists $51,530 $76,750 $117,630 +128%
163 Amusement and Recreation Attendants $20,630 $30,180 $47,050 +128%
164 Office Clerks, General $27,130 $44,980 $61,760 +128%
165 Bartenders $17,200 $23,460 $39,040 +127%
166 Electricians $44,830 $76,540 $101,770 +127%
167 Logisticians $52,620 $73,180 $118,710 +126%
168 Landscape Architects $46,470 $69,520 $104,930 +126%
169 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $58,790 $78,610 $132,830 +126%
170 Historians $37,510 $45,810 $84,590 +126%
171 Hydrologic Technicians $40,330 $60,100 $91,170 +126%
172 Art Directors $58,470 $81,130 $131,850 +126%
173 Audio and Video Technicians $36,440 $51,390 $82,230 +126%
174 Aerospace Engineers $65,720 $88,400 $147,560 +125%
175 Archivists $37,440 $59,400 $84,300 +125%
176 Correspondence Clerks $29,780 $47,400 $67,130 +125%
177 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $38,100 $50,050 $85,840 +125%
178 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $52,000 $60,320 $116,800 +125%
179 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $92,660 $132,250 $207,480 +124%
180 First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $54,840 $85,350 $122,880 +124%
181 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $44,520 $73,930 $99,850 +124%
182 Compliance Officers $56,010 $78,800 $125,160 +123%
183 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $61,150 $93,710 $136,550 +123%
184 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $53,180 $78,780 $118,400 +123%
185 Instructional Coordinators $56,320 $83,000 $125,680 +123%
186 Fence Erectors $39,200 $51,410 $87,360 +123%
187 Atmospheric and Space Scientists $61,110 $85,870 $135,670 +122%
188 Museum Technicians and Conservators $26,240 $38,840 $58,300 +122%
189 Library Technicians $23,080 $35,000 $51,230 +122%
190 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $38,490 $59,970 $85,340 +122%
191 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $55,930 $82,570 $124,090 +122%
192 Data Scientists $76,300 $106,680 $168,810 +121%
193 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $27,900 $44,200 $61,600 +121%
194 Order Clerks $34,510 $47,750 $76,170 +121%
195 Proofreaders and Copy Markers $28,400 $43,630 $62,820 +121%
196 Construction Managers $76,990 $114,190 $169,700 +120%
197 Human Resources Specialists $47,860 $70,540 $105,270 +120%
198 Environmental Engineers $69,940 $89,990 $154,010 +120%
199 Cost Estimators $50,890 $76,270 $111,530 +119%
200 Accountants and Auditors $58,340 $79,400 $127,800 +119%
201 Interpreters and Translators $40,390 $63,390 $88,460 +119%
202 Statistical Assistants $44,540 $53,400 $97,560 +119%
203 Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $23,270 $39,630 $51,060 +119%
204 First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $43,070 $64,560 $94,160 +119%
205 Funeral Home Managers $51,340 $79,560 $111,780 +118%
206 Insurance Underwriters $61,410 $97,370 $134,090 +118%
207 Financial Risk Specialists $64,630 $97,820 $141,030 +118%
208 Network and Computer Systems Administrators $58,950 $83,650 $128,580 +118%
209 Materials Scientists $73,650 $137,700 $160,640 +118%
210 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,360 $113,360 $166,270 +118%
211 Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $30,850 $42,150 $67,310 +118%
212 Software Developers $77,710 $122,660 $168,630 +117%
213 Conservation Scientists $47,440 $79,540 $102,750 +117%
214 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $44,250 $64,980 $96,060 +117%
215 First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $55,060 $83,310 $119,230 +117%
216 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $35,040 $49,550 $76,060 +117%
217 Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $23,320 $32,970 $50,550 +117%
218 Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $38,960 $51,240 $84,470 +117%
219 Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $31,810 $45,610 $68,970 +117%
220 Facilities Managers $73,650 $103,620 $158,720 +116%
221 Buyers and Purchasing Agents $47,530 $70,880 $102,720 +116%
222 Chemical Engineers $60,740 $97,660 $131,410 +116%
223 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $59,390 $79,120 $128,260 +116%
224 Costume Attendants $31,280 $38,470 $67,610 +116%
225 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $66,710 $98,510 $143,330 +115%
226 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $48,580 $72,820 $104,360 +115%
227 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $47,590 $70,560 $102,440 +115%
228 Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $29,430 $44,350 $63,220 +115%
229 Power Plant Operators $54,960 $66,080 $118,270 +115%
230 Construction and Building Inspectors $47,290 $75,610 $101,240 +114%
231 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $36,590 $54,350 $78,140 +114%
232 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $45,930 $61,710 $98,070 +114%
233 School Psychologists $60,660 $83,330 $129,380 +113%
234 Rehabilitation Counselors $32,930 $46,530 $69,990 +113%
235 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $53,760 $84,700 $114,440 +113%
236 Animal Trainers $29,420 $37,140 $62,810 +113%
237 Brickmasons and Blockmasons $47,110 $80,120 $100,360 +113%
238 Construction Laborers $37,990 $56,100 $80,920 +113%
239 Helpers--Carpenters $26,750 $39,480 $56,880 +113%
240 Crane and Tower Operators $48,980 $67,720 $104,420 +113%
241 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $42,950 $68,370 $91,170 +112%
242 Technical Writers $56,460 $80,030 $119,930 +112%
243 Sales Engineers $79,240 $117,970 $167,980 +112%
244 Carpet Installers $37,860 $60,830 $80,430 +112%
245 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $35,870 $55,810 $75,910 +112%
246 Training and Development Managers $79,960 $123,640 $168,600 +111%
247 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $60,540 $80,800 $127,910 +111%
248 Curators $43,210 $64,370 $91,220 +111%
249 Surgical Assistants $47,460 $78,030 $99,950 +111%
250 Glaziers $46,180 $62,400 $97,450 +111%
251 Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners $27,010 $46,540 $56,880 +111%
252 Chemists $52,020 $78,730 $109,450 +110%
253 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $17,830 $28,060 $37,440 +110%
254 First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $40,360 $56,670 $84,760 +110%
255 First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $36,220 $49,100 $76,060 +110%
256 Travel Agents $28,720 $47,080 $60,360 +110%
257 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $36,090 $52,350 $75,910 +110%
258 Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $59,770 $121,620 $125,550 +110%
259 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $34,200 $50,230 $71,950 +110%
260 Tax Preparers $34,920 $44,340 $73,130 +109%
261 Chefs and Head Cooks $41,990 $61,300 $87,570 +109%
262 Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $76,870 $110,430 $160,220 +108%
263 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $61,680 $84,750 $128,430 +108%
264 Tour and Travel Guides $26,250 $30,160 $54,530 +108%
265 Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $28,700 $37,020 $59,730 +108%
266 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $23,710 $37,450 $49,270 +108%
267 Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $50,790 $59,990 $105,020 +107%
268 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $54,400 $76,760 $112,510 +107%
269 Surveyors $57,510 $79,650 $118,850 +107%
270 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $49,470 $71,880 $102,350 +107%
271 Private Detectives and Investigators $37,000 $41,850 $76,550 +107%
272 Carpenters $45,110 $61,660 $93,040 +106%
273 Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $35,640 $57,340 $73,530 +106%
274 Motorcycle Mechanics $35,970 $48,190 $74,170 +106%
275 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $50,570 $78,160 $103,620 +105%
276 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $62,850 $82,530 $128,680 +105%
277 Social Science Research Assistants $34,710 $48,090 $71,050 +105%
278 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $58,330 $105,820 $119,850 +105%
279 Social and Human Service Assistants $34,990 $47,500 $71,390 +104%
280 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $48,860 $81,890 $99,910 +104%
281 Genetic Counselors $55,090 $92,170 $112,270 +104%
282 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $45,270 $75,550 $92,190 +104%
283 Home Appliance Repairers $41,630 $52,440 $84,940 +104%
284 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $39,220 $54,240 $80,170 +104%
285 Operations Research Analysts $50,380 $71,820 $102,090 +103%
286 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $39,000 $55,290 $79,040 +103%
287 Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $46,510 $62,220 $94,640 +103%
288 Orthotists and Prosthetists $58,670 $89,710 $119,030 +103%
289 Veterinarians $79,350 $108,780 $159,940 +102%
290 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $23,170 $33,250 $46,730 +102%
291 Mechanical Engineers $64,850 $95,870 $130,360 +101%
292 Parts Salespersons $30,570 $45,380 $61,550 +101%
293 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $50,690 $74,840 $101,750 +101%
294 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,250 $60,100 $76,750 +101%
295 Architectural and Engineering Managers $103,720 $142,060 $207,680 +100%
296 Soil and Plant Scientists $44,620 $66,200 $89,190 +100%
297 Fashion Designers $37,950 $57,030 $75,770 +100%
298 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,310 $39,670 $60,650 +100%
299 First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $35,170 $46,350 $70,270 +100%
300 Barbers $30,530 $36,540 $61,200 +100%
301 Roofers $39,130 $59,370 $78,380 +100%
302 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $36,210 $47,690 $72,340 +100%
303 Etchers and Engravers $38,060 $50,290 $76,050 +100%
304 Marriage and Family Therapists $34,980 $37,870 $69,570 +99%
305 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $50,450 $76,860 $100,290 +99%
306 Special Education Teachers, Middle School $47,480 $65,840 $94,660 +99%
307 Graphic Designers $42,680 $59,900 $85,050 +99%
308 Animal Caretakers $23,920 $30,160 $47,700 +99%
309 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $38,890 $47,750 $77,530 +99%
310 Computer Systems Analysts $66,700 $100,440 $132,270 +98%
311 Computer Network Architects $87,280 $131,720 $172,690 +98%
312 Architectural and Civil Drafters $48,840 $62,930 $96,830 +98%
313 Chemical Technicians $41,320 $59,440 $81,830 +98%
314 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $39,990 $59,350 $79,340 +98%
315 First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $38,340 $49,070 $75,970 +98%
316 Fallers $50,010 $50,010 $98,910 +98%
317 Painters, Construction and Maintenance $37,870 $50,090 $75,040 +98%
318 Avionics Technicians $51,530 $65,230 $101,920 +98%
319 Automotive Body and Related Repairers $38,200 $56,660 $75,500 +98%
320 Rail Car Repairers $44,490 $58,870 $88,010 +98%
321 Surveying and Mapping Technicians $39,340 $59,080 $77,690 +97%
322 First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $39,520 $55,270 $77,910 +97%
323 First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $45,390 $62,630 $89,530 +97%
324 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $52,810 $72,130 $103,500 +96%
325 Materials Engineers $65,160 $96,210 $127,820 +96%
326 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $29,820 $41,230 $58,350 +96%
327 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $37,960 $48,360 $74,310 +96%
328 Forest and Conservation Technicians $41,600 $62,700 $81,280 +95%
329 File Clerks $31,370 $45,130 $61,160 +95%
330 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,370 $75,280 $100,140 +95%
331 Transportation Inspectors $69,050 $75,260 $134,670 +95%
332 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $39,420 $59,930 $76,430 +94%
333 Civil Engineers $67,590 $94,600 $131,040 +94%
334 Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $48,640 $73,970 $94,320 +94%
335 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $51,280 $77,560 $99,530 +94%
336 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,410 $64,250 $93,910 +94%
337 Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $38,510 $56,920 $74,550 +94%
338 Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,610 $49,640 $72,850 +94%
339 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,430 $61,860 $87,690 +93%
340 Recreation Workers $26,440 $35,530 $50,980 +93%
341 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $38,660 $58,870 $74,800 +93%
342 Mechanical Drafters $48,010 $63,770 $92,260 +92%
343 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $30,670 $47,990 $58,740 +92%
344 Writers and Authors $47,410 $64,370 $90,880 +92%
345 Parking Enforcement Workers $37,120 $49,060 $71,400 +92%
346 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $44,540 $52,860 $85,650 +92%
347 Foundry Mold and Coremakers $32,480 $44,130 $62,490 +92%
348 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $33,360 $59,810 $64,200 +92%
349 Health Education Specialists $50,710 $74,040 $96,940 +91%
350 Paralegals and Legal Assistants $45,220 $58,500 $86,210 +91%
351 Postal Service Mail Carriers $42,390 $59,880 $81,040 +91%
352 Solar Photovoltaic Installers $44,910 $49,770 $85,650 +91%
353 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $47,710 $63,560 $91,080 +91%
354 Computer User Support Specialists $43,260 $58,810 $82,100 +90%
355 Riggers $41,510 $49,640 $78,780 +90%
356 Social and Community Service Managers $61,090 $82,130 $115,520 +89%
357 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $48,520 $74,980 $91,770 +89%
358 Budget Analysts $59,960 $82,180 $112,610 +88%
359 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $47,880 $67,850 $90,150 +88%
360 Survey Researchers $66,800 $92,660 $125,410 +88%
361 Commercial and Industrial Designers $62,850 $80,590 $118,070 +88%
362 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $42,180 $58,540 $79,450 +88%
363 Helpers--Electricians $36,310 $47,230 $68,130 +88%
364 Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $43,690 $52,400 $82,190 +88%
365 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $58,230 $76,540 $109,550 +88%
366 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $28,080 $41,600 $52,720 +88%
367 Machinists $40,600 $59,110 $76,280 +88%
368 Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders $25,770 $30,930 $48,520 +88%
369 Industrial Engineers $71,800 $96,980 $134,030 +87%
370 Forensic Science Technicians $53,840 $72,280 $100,640 +87%
371 Family Medicine Physicians $199,250 $290,640 $371,670 +87%
372 Dishwashers $20,190 $29,070 $37,830 +87%
373 Logging Equipment Operators $33,220 $46,360 $62,090 +87%
374 Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $34,000 $48,790 $63,450 +87%
375 Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,370 $47,700 $71,900 +87%
376 Computer Network Support Specialists $57,840 $81,010 $107,840 +86%
377 Customer Service Representatives $34,260 $46,970 $63,650 +86%
378 Insulation Workers, Mechanical $50,800 $85,120 $94,680 +86%
379 Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $49,440 $57,740 $91,760 +86%
380 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,900 $52,200 $74,320 +86%
381 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,290 $49,610 $69,270 +86%
382 Dental Laboratory Technicians $36,840 $47,170 $68,680 +86%
383 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $39,050 $48,070 $72,220 +85%
384 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $50,610 $74,310 $93,790 +85%
385 Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $46,350 $66,870 $85,970 +85%
386 Cargo and Freight Agents $40,010 $57,290 $74,160 +85%
387 Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $38,820 $48,030 $71,660 +85%
388 Database Architects $92,660 $137,810 $170,450 +84%
389 Calibration Technologists and Technicians $48,390 $61,060 $89,080 +84%
390 Bicycle Repairers $28,100 $43,710 $51,650 +84%
391 Community Health Workers $39,010 $51,210 $71,450 +83%
392 Floral Designers $25,480 $35,010 $46,750 +83%
393 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,350 $60,670 $84,980 +83%
394 Data Entry Keyers $27,940 $38,170 $51,180 +83%
395 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $27,310 $37,730 $49,850 +83%
396 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $48,660 $65,450 $89,260 +83%
397 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,780 $51,020 $69,100 +83%
398 Biological Technicians $40,330 $51,750 $73,570 +82%
399 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $47,470 $62,690 $86,510 +82%
400 Child, Family, and School Social Workers $44,400 $59,280 $80,900 +82%
401 Emergency Medical Technicians $33,550 $43,060 $60,910 +82%
402 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $51,250 $68,920 $93,190 +82%
403 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $45,250 $62,450 $82,210 +82%
404 Bridge and Lock Tenders $41,260 $57,350 $75,000 +82%
405 Foresters $48,780 $66,010 $88,090 +81%
406 Healthcare Social Workers $50,280 $66,910 $91,040 +81%
407 Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $24,140 $34,000 $43,780 +81%
408 Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $43,200 $49,190 $77,750 +80%
409 Food Science Technicians $40,600 $55,690 $73,030 +80%
410 Security Guards $30,410 $37,440 $54,680 +80%
411 Bill and Account Collectors $36,250 $49,090 $65,130 +80%
412 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $36,350 $50,340 $65,460 +80%
413 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $42,730 $59,310 $76,830 +80%
414 Industrial Machinery Mechanics $49,360 $66,620 $88,790 +80%
415 Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,810 $51,370 $71,820 +80%
416 Pourers and Casters, Metal $37,580 $47,880 $67,820 +80%
417 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $26,270 $35,280 $47,370 +80%
418 Electrical Engineers $74,850 $99,700 $132,990 +78%
419 Hydrologists $65,290 $78,770 $115,920 +78%
420 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,730 $64,440 $92,060 +78%
421 Nurse Midwives $87,990 $133,070 $156,490 +78%
422 Speech-Language Pathologists $61,320 $83,000 $108,360 +77%
423 Slaughterers and Meat Packers $30,130 $37,510 $53,210 +77%
424 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $40,800 $52,690 $72,290 +77%
425 Statisticians $78,820 $107,150 $138,900 +76%
426 Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $47,070 $65,270 $82,990 +76%
427 Special Education Teachers, Preschool $46,580 $60,870 $82,200 +76%
428 Postal Service Clerks $42,600 $61,050 $75,030 +76%
429 Tile and Stone Setters $48,540 $62,680 $85,620 +76%
430 Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $34,470 $45,470 $60,560 +76%
431 Printing Press Operators $36,980 $47,330 $65,260 +76%
432 Helpers--Production Workers $34,670 $45,100 $61,010 +76%
433 Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $59,920 $76,290 $104,850 +75%
434 Retail Salespersons $27,300 $34,480 $47,870 +75%
435 Gambling Cage Workers $27,450 $36,430 $47,930 +75%
436 Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $47,190 $59,390 $82,770 +75%
437 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $45,030 $61,130 $78,880 +75%
438 Gas Plant Operators $60,880 $85,080 $106,270 +75%
439 Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $25,020 $36,550 $43,910 +75%
440 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,610 $61,210 $84,470 +74%
441 Childcare Workers $24,650 $32,460 $42,830 +74%
442 Tool and Die Makers $46,940 $68,120 $81,670 +74%
443 Prepress Technicians and Workers $38,020 $48,410 $66,090 +74%
444 Crossing Guards and Flaggers $28,060 $35,580 $48,490 +73%
445 Cooks, Short Order $22,550 $28,130 $39,080 +73%
446 Maintenance Workers, Machinery $46,150 $64,310 $79,740 +73%
447 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $35,000 $40,000 $60,400 +73%
448 Credit Counselors $44,950 $52,140 $77,310 +72%
449 Agricultural Technicians $38,130 $46,470 $65,760 +72%
450 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,550 $62,870 $83,340 +72%
451 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $36,710 $48,690 $63,040 +72%
452 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $28,640 $35,360 $49,200 +72%
453 Boilermakers $60,090 $97,590 $103,060 +72%
454 Structural Iron and Steel Workers $58,150 $92,820 $100,160 +72%
455 Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $48,900 $63,320 $84,340 +72%
456 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $37,040 $48,140 $63,530 +72%
457 Signal and Track Switch Repairers $60,790 $85,440 $104,380 +72%
458 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $34,630 $44,230 $59,530 +72%
459 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,260 $44,610 $57,360 +72%
460 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $82,010 $117,010 $140,520 +71%
461 Biochemists and Biophysicists $85,730 $106,480 $146,380 +71%
462 Clergy $47,320 $60,950 $80,770 +71%
463 Medical Records Specialists $46,750 $60,280 $79,720 +71%
464 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $44,100 $51,920 $75,390 +71%
465 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $36,290 $47,490 $62,070 +71%
466 Paperhangers $35,060 $51,500 $59,990 +71%
467 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $43,680 $58,390 $74,510 +71%
468 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $48,870 $63,520 $83,170 +70%
469 Acupuncturists $63,240 $84,820 $107,240 +70%
470 Food Preparation Workers $26,080 $34,070 $44,290 +70%
471 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $44,920 $58,610 $76,380 +70%
472 Packers and Packagers, Hand $28,080 $36,010 $47,700 +70%
473 Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,530 $41,150 $50,030 +69%
474 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $37,480 $48,030 $63,160 +69%
475 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,680 $47,710 $61,940 +69%
476 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $37,960 $49,170 $64,170 +69%
477 Mechanical Door Repairers $42,180 $50,390 $71,300 +69%
478 Butchers and Meat Cutters $33,170 $45,980 $56,210 +69%
479 Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,740 $43,950 $59,890 +68%
480 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $30,750 $39,510 $51,550 +68%
481 Tree Trimmers and Pruners $45,880 $57,930 $77,250 +68%
482 Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $30,170 $35,950 $50,600 +68%
483 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $48,780 $60,770 $81,960 +68%
484 Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $33,220 $44,440 $55,930 +68%
485 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,870 $61,960 $79,990 +67%
486 Recreational Therapists $48,650 $59,350 $81,330 +67%
487 Demonstrators and Product Promoters $31,320 $38,220 $52,350 +67%
488 Agricultural Equipment Operators $36,430 $47,100 $61,010 +67%
489 Stonemasons $51,790 $82,740 $86,620 +67%
490 Rock Splitters, Quarry $55,770 $62,000 $93,320 +67%
491 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,950 $58,770 $73,520 +67%
492 Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $35,240 $41,980 $58,930 +67%
493 Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $37,210 $46,480 $61,990 +67%
494 Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $76,850 $86,320 $127,410 +66%
495 Physical Therapist Aides $28,080 $36,820 $46,520 +66%
496 Library Assistants, Clerical $30,740 $39,610 $51,080 +66%
497 Word Processors and Typists $38,080 $48,540 $63,200 +66%
498 Parking Attendants $25,040 $31,270 $41,610 +66%
499 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $47,940 $61,520 $79,210 +65%
500 Physician Assistants $102,420 $133,950 $169,150 +65%
501 Athletic Trainers $47,360 $61,820 $78,160 +65%
502 Cooks, Restaurant $28,010 $36,550 $46,270 +65%
503 Telemarketers $28,750 $33,260 $47,570 +65%
504 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $45,120 $51,480 $74,290 +65%
505 Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,020 $55,410 $75,860 +65%
506 Medical Appliance Technicians $36,980 $48,890 $60,880 +65%
507 Stockers and Order Fillers $29,280 $35,000 $48,400 +65%
508 Opticians, Dispensing $36,680 $44,820 $60,320 +64%
509 Funeral Attendants $28,430 $36,030 $46,740 +64%
510 Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $39,960 $48,300 $65,640 +64%
511 Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,500 $45,670 $59,860 +64%
512 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,090 $49,170 $64,000 +64%
513 Paramedics $46,530 $59,710 $75,760 +63%
514 Pharmacy Technicians $36,080 $45,970 $58,700 +63%
515 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $40,910 $56,420 $66,560 +63%
516 Occupational Therapy Assistants $44,620 $59,960 $72,940 +63%
517 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,250 $97,120 $125,950 +63%
518 Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,540 $73,470 $92,140 +63%
519 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $22,340 $28,780 $36,460 +63%
520 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,290 $49,270 $62,580 +63%
521 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,030 $47,330 $60,540 +63%
522 Chemical Plant and System Operators $49,180 $62,720 $80,060 +63%
523 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,530 $36,160 $46,090 +62%
524 Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,240 $28,600 $36,090 +62%
525 Pest Control Workers $36,800 $45,350 $59,750 +62%
526 Forest and Conservation Workers $33,110 $36,420 $53,680 +62%
527 Millwrights $57,530 $82,630 $93,280 +62%
528 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $40,670 $56,310 $66,050 +62%
529 Bakers $29,640 $37,310 $48,030 +62%
530 Print Binding and Finishing Workers $36,200 $43,400 $58,800 +62%
531 Sewing Machine Operators $30,860 $40,370 $50,080 +62%
532 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,960 $47,720 $62,940 +62%
533 Farm and Home Management Educators $46,850 $60,920 $75,630 +61%
534 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,870 $79,140 $99,420 +61%
535 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,530 $78,090 $94,450 +61%
536 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,600 $37,000 $47,580 +61%
537 Cashiers $23,400 $30,880 $37,570 +61%
538 Billing and Posting Clerks $38,000 $48,230 $61,240 +61%
539 Procurement Clerks $40,090 $49,410 $64,440 +61%
540 Public Safety Telecommunicators $46,430 $60,000 $74,970 +61%
541 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,150 $54,580 $72,540 +61%
542 Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $35,740 $47,790 $57,400 +61%
543 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,760 $46,220 $57,490 +61%
544 Bus Drivers, School $38,930 $47,760 $62,780 +61%
545 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $36,380 $39,890 $58,370 +60%
546 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $39,980 $49,520 $64,160 +60%
547 Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $64,560 $71,450 $103,060 +60%
548 Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,060 $37,800 $46,270 +59%
549 Pharmacists $112,020 $148,740 $178,090 +59%
550 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $36,040 $40,030 $57,420 +59%
551 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $47,440 $58,470 $75,280 +59%
552 Agricultural Inspectors $42,900 $53,640 $68,160 +59%
553 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $51,460 $68,320 $81,880 +59%
554 Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $38,120 $48,560 $60,740 +59%
555 Food Batchmakers $36,990 $48,360 $58,880 +59%
556 Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic $47,850 $52,150 $75,850 +59%
557 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $38,390 $46,790 $61,040 +59%
558 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $41,390 $50,870 $65,650 +59%
559 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $66,830 $78,850 $105,390 +58%
560 Dietitians and Nutritionists $58,040 $74,930 $91,520 +58%
561 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,600 $46,070 $59,420 +58%
562 Plasterers and Stucco Masons $47,150 $50,700 $74,320 +58%
563 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,940 $48,040 $58,300 +58%
564 Conveyor Operators and Tenders $37,890 $39,550 $59,890 +58%
565 Electrical and Electronics Drafters $62,300 $75,650 $97,740 +57%
566 Loan Interviewers and Clerks $39,150 $48,930 $61,470 +57%
567 Power Distributors and Dispatchers $69,610 $83,140 $109,100 +57%
568 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $50,340 $63,550 $78,790 +57%
569 Nurse Practitioners $106,320 $131,980 $166,260 +56%
570 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $37,900 $47,020 $59,110 +56%
571 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,920 $28,570 $35,710 +56%
572 Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $39,480 $46,190 $61,590 +56%
573 Residential Advisors $30,090 $41,690 $46,910 +56%
574 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $35,430 $44,450 $55,170 +56%
575 Registered Nurses $77,470 $95,530 $119,860 +55%
576 Medical Equipment Preparers $38,170 $47,570 $59,180 +55%
577 Cooks, Fast Food $22,550 $28,920 $34,920 +55%
578 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $39,140 $57,940 $60,860 +55%
579 Physical Therapists $80,740 $101,840 $124,640 +54%
580 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,640 $34,670 $44,080 +54%
581 Couriers and Messengers $29,770 $36,910 $45,960 +54%
582 Highway Maintenance Workers $42,970 $58,000 $66,150 +54%
583 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,740 $58,050 $70,240 +54%
584 Nuclear Medicine Technologists $77,380 $98,450 $118,560 +53%
585 Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,030 $36,340 $42,820 +53%
586 Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $33,340 $47,250 $51,140 +53%
587 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,880 $43,270 $59,330 +53%
588 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,370 $57,640 $67,730 +53%
589 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $32,970 $43,300 $50,330 +53%
590 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $51,040 $61,170 $78,120 +53%
591 Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $42,820 $54,290 $65,360 +53%
592 Airfield Operations Specialists $38,160 $39,400 $58,550 +53%
593 Taxi Drivers $23,600 $27,820 $36,210 +53%
594 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $47,850 $47,920 $72,820 +52%
595 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $37,770 $44,060 $57,570 +52%
596 Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $31,570 $44,000 $48,060 +52%
597 Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,520 $46,370 $58,480 +52%
598 Occupational Therapists $73,610 $92,390 $110,950 +51%
599 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $82,430 $102,090 $124,450 +51%
600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,820 $63,760 $78,490 +51%
601 Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders $30,580 $37,970 $46,110 +51%
602 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,400 $36,850 $45,630 +50%
603 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $49,110 $58,280 $73,870 +50%
604 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,060 $58,410 $70,720 +50%
605 Furniture Finishers $36,030 $43,180 $53,920 +50%
606 Physical Therapist Assistants $51,960 $64,080 $77,440 +49%
607 Dental Assistants $39,500 $47,520 $58,840 +49%
608 School Bus Monitors $29,130 $36,640 $43,410 +49%
609 Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,300 $49,100 $62,990 +49%
610 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $62,640 $80,500 $92,460 +48%
611 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,110 $38,650 $47,380 +48%
612 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,460 $35,530 $43,480 +48%
613 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $32,900 $42,920 $48,690 +48%
614 Traffic Technicians $51,400 $58,940 $76,100 +48%
615 Radiation Therapists $77,980 $93,600 $114,380 +47%
616 Medical Assistants $39,480 $48,680 $57,990 +47%
617 Medical Transcriptionists $38,900 $49,150 $57,050 +47%
618 Detectives and Criminal Investigators $70,060 $91,040 $103,130 +47%
619 Crematory Operators $48,460 $64,220 $71,270 +47%
620 Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,640 $48,380 $58,190 +47%
621 Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $50,540 $59,690 $74,500 +47%
622 Surgical Technologists $59,410 $74,120 $86,670 +46%
623 Occupational Therapy Aides $31,360 $36,760 $45,850 +46%
624 Pharmacy Aides $30,410 $36,660 $44,250 +46%
625 First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $74,070 $96,260 $108,240 +46%
626 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $43,740 $52,660 $63,810 +46%
627 Dredge Operators $44,190 $54,310 $64,580 +46%
628 Medical Dosimetrists $113,290 $142,300 $164,480 +45%
629 Fish and Game Wardens $61,530 $89,110 $89,110 +45%
630 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $86,530 $108,980 $125,660 +45%
631 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,270 $35,700 $42,240 +44%
632 Nurse Anesthetists $223,690 $273,170 $320,630 +43%
633 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $31,280 $39,010 $44,700 +43%
634 Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $45,100 $56,140 $64,600 +43%
635 Respiratory Therapists $70,520 $84,210 $100,320 +42%
636 Concierges $37,820 $40,460 $53,780 +42%
637 Brokerage Clerks $52,880 $63,870 $75,300 +42%
638 Pipelayers $69,600 $86,870 $98,520 +42%
639 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $35,710 $38,070 $50,700 +42%
640 Machine Feeders and Offbearers $42,050 $55,120 $59,910 +42%
641 Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic $50,520 $60,810 $71,170 +41%
642 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $56,220 $67,460 $79,470 +41%
643 Judicial Law Clerks $48,480 $54,250 $67,900 +40%
644 Exercise Physiologists $55,100 $63,210 $77,320 +40%
645 Baggage Porters and Bellhops $24,960 $31,200 $34,870 +40%
646 Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $43,930 $48,260 $61,640 +40%
647 Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $42,350 $50,290 $59,120 +40%
648 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $49,770 $57,250 $69,590 +40%
649 Log Graders and Scalers $42,260 $46,150 $58,590 +39%
650 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $76,140 $94,720 $105,410 +38%
651 Phlebotomists $37,680 $46,470 $51,950 +38%
652 Animal Breeders $42,900 $51,130 $59,170 +38%
653 Dental Hygienists $80,370 $96,540 $110,240 +37%
654 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $31,200 $35,500 $42,630 +37%
655 Locomotive Engineers $61,780 $84,550 $84,600 +37%
656 Dietetic Technicians $33,640 $38,750 $45,770 +36%
657 New Accounts Clerks $43,710 $48,050 $59,320 +36%
658 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,890 $43,300 $48,490 +35%
659 Nursing Assistants $37,900 $45,130 $50,650 +34%
660 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $74,590 $79,980 $98,860 +33%
661 Tire Repairers and Changers $36,460 $39,560 $48,070 +32%
662 Orderlies $35,960 $41,380 $47,230 +31%
663 Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,460 $60,310 $63,360 +31%
664 Aircraft Service Attendants $35,830 $42,000 $46,680 +30%
665 Tellers $36,600 $39,640 $47,260 +29%
666 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $87,510 $96,810 $111,680 +28%
667 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,650 $35,360 $38,100 +28%
668 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $45,450 $47,060 $57,990 +28%
669 Telephone Operators $38,940 $46,590 $48,520 +25%
670 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $41,270 $48,330 $51,520 +25%
671 Hoist and Winch Operators $34,720 $36,560 $41,690 +20%
672 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $66,530 $75,260 $78,380 +18%
673 Terrazzo Workers and Finishers $54,450 $57,930 $60,630 +11%

Frequently Asked Questions About Career Progression in Wisconsin

What jobs have the highest salary growth in Wisconsin?

The job with the highest career growth premium in Wisconsin is Dermatologists at 878% — from $77,440 entry-level to $757,250 senior. Wisconsin has 673 occupations with full career progression data.

What is the average career salary growth in Wisconsin?

The average career growth premium across all 673 tracked occupations in Wisconsin is 110%. This measures the percentage increase from entry-level (P10) to senior (P90) salary.

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

We track career progression data for 673 occupations in Wisconsin, 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 (Wisconsin). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (senior). Career growth premium = (P90 - P10) / P10 × 100%. Our Methodology · Data Sources

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