All Salaries in District of Columbia (2024)

477 occupations with salary data in DC

$81,931

Average Median Salary

$234,320

Highest: Physicians, Pathologists

$33,490

Lowest: Merchandise Displayers and ...

All 477 Occupations in District of Columbia

Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Employment
Physicians, Pathologists	$234,320	$225,150	40
Chief Executives	$206,690	$307,770	1,350
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$199,010	$208,050	30
Lawyers	$183,500	$238,990	34,660
Public Relations Managers	$183,500	$224,110	8,220
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$181,650	$189,220	4,550
Financial Examiners	$180,290	$170,530	460
Emergency Management Directors	$176,450	$167,680	140
Art Directors	$175,440	$146,630	600
Nuclear Engineers	$174,390	$163,610	260
Financial Managers	$172,060	$190,630	7,570
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$171,270	$173,270	1,390
Human Resources Managers	$171,220	$180,750	2,160
Aerospace Engineers	$166,310	$152,400	410
Compensation and Benefits Managers	$164,980	$168,590	170
Database Architects	$164,720	$162,980	560
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$164,420	$158,200	240
Managers, All Other	$163,240	$168,180	18,450
Purchasing Managers	$163,240	$162,040	1,220
General and Operations Managers	$162,990	$174,250	34,580
Life Scientists, All Other	$160,140	$172,440	N/A
Economists	$158,830	$163,540	3,290
Engineers, All Other	$158,830	$151,300	2,640
Marketing Managers	$156,750	$169,080	3,330
Natural Sciences Managers	$154,420	$149,960	1,500
Physical Scientists, All Other	$154,420	$147,300	750
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$151,680	$146,990	550
Optometrists	$149,990	$148,610	70
Training and Development Managers	$148,450	$162,820	160
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$145,870	$146,740	530
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$145,780	$145,620	300
Actuaries	$145,600	$145,550	270
Political Scientists	$145,600	$146,600	2,960
Medical and Health Services Managers	$144,350	$170,710	1,900
Fundraising Managers	$143,860	$155,480	780
Chemists	$141,880	$139,600	270
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$141,190	$142,630	490
Software Developers	$140,360	$146,060	8,470
Pharmacists	$140,320	$138,110	720
Sales Managers	$138,680	$147,130	1,620
Computer Hardware Engineers	$138,670	$136,810	200
Physicists	$138,420	$136,570	660
Sales Engineers	$137,750	$175,210	120
Computer Network Architects	$133,890	$135,580	1,160
Nurse Practitioners	$133,280	$134,850	600
Information Security Analysts	$132,470	$134,810	1,600
Commercial and Industrial Designers	$132,270	$120,570	40
Computer Occupations, All Other	$131,980	$131,290	16,960
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$131,770	$126,460	830
Veterinarians	$130,820	$156,570	150
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$130,770	$132,160	1,460
Electrical Engineers	$129,670	$127,950	530
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$128,770	$152,780	150
Statisticians	$128,640	$127,280	670
Industrial Production Managers	$128,430	$135,030	30
Construction Managers	$126,940	$137,750	1,130
Education Administrators, All Other	$126,940	$122,420	960
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$126,820	$124,050	160
Physician Assistants	$124,350	$126,090	450
Mechanical Engineers	$124,160	$126,960	520
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$123,440	$135,960	1,230
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$123,360	$142,110	1,570
Urban and Regional Planners	$123,200	$121,410	200
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$122,820	$109,900	90
Data Scientists	$122,010	$128,810	3,100
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$121,970	$122,160	690
Environmental Engineers	$121,860	$116,640	170
Database Administrators	$120,220	$116,470	520
Labor Relations Specialists	$120,100	$120,460	390
Dental Hygienists	$119,710	$113,600	230
Administrative Services Managers	$119,480	$133,570	750
Financial Specialists, All Other	$119,480	$124,500	2,480
Management Analysts	$119,480	$120,480	18,570
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$119,480	$116,340	310
Facilities Managers	$119,020	$128,540	850
Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$117,210	$126,700	610
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$116,170	$115,940	2,600
Budget Analysts	$115,730	$114,620	1,680
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$115,730	$115,910	1,620
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$114,260	$126,570	600
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers	$113,410	$80,280	40
Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$112,960	$112,660	1,970
Speech-Language Pathologists	$112,620	$111,110	420
Web Developers	$112,490	$123,640	670
Audiologists	$112,280	$117,540	N/A
Property Appraisers and Assessors	$111,750	$109,670	90
Printing Press Operators	$110,950	$102,210	350
Financial Risk Specialists	$110,550	$122,720	100
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$110,140	$113,990	1,710
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$110,100	$145,190	1,600
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$109,990	$119,650	N/A
Operations Research Analysts	$109,990	$116,320	2,230
Advertising and Promotions Managers	$108,560	$127,200	90
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$108,030	$99,590	N/A
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance	$107,530	$115,320	N/A
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$106,750	$107,700	240
Respiratory Therapists	$106,480	$95,240	360
Radiation Therapists	$105,760	$100,990	80
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$105,580	$116,460	90
Psychologists, All Other	$105,520	$111,990	190
Logisticians	$105,330	$112,370	1,250
Registered Nurses	$105,220	$106,850	10,810
Insurance Underwriters	$104,410	$116,070	150
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$104,410	$96,270	1,220
Computer Systems Analysts	$103,960	$120,030	2,310
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,920	$111,130	140
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$103,600	$105,390	290
Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$103,590	$110,320	38,250
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$103,490	$96,470	120
Dental Laboratory Technicians	$103,370	$98,870	40
Technical Writers	$102,970	$102,070	410
Financial and Investment Analysts	$102,890	$115,620	3,710
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$102,740	$115,230	1,850
Health Education Specialists	$102,420	$106,100	660
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$102,310	$174,610	40
Industrial Engineers	$102,210	$113,670	170
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,180	$116,260	50
Accountants and Auditors	$101,940	$113,190	11,310
Project Management Specialists	$101,920	$110,830	5,780
Psychiatrists	$101,310	$156,300	210
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$101,170	$91,650	2,370
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,090	$112,610	110
Human Resources Specialists	$100,980	$106,740	7,740
Instructional Coordinators	$100,900	$101,910	1,230
Physical Therapists	$100,850	$103,550	630
Compliance Officers	$100,350	$104,610	3,910
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,310	$112,420	180
Loan Officers	$100,210	$181,550	380
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$99,780	$97,330	240
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,480	$99,290	80
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$99,360	$94,420	140
Social Workers, All Other	$99,110	$94,250	280
Social and Community Service Managers	$98,910	$106,750	690
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	$98,880	$93,480	220
Civil Engineers	$98,480	$102,960	1,620
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,240	$112,120	360
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,210	$104,320	230
Personal Financial Advisors	$97,860	$125,720	990
Sound Engineering Technicians	$97,740	$90,190	80
Producers and Directors	$97,730	$102,380	2,830
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$97,720	$93,280	300
Occupational Therapists	$97,220	$100,430	340
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$97,180	$131,640	50
Transportation Inspectors	$97,130	$108,750	140
Soil and Plant Scientists	$96,910	$101,600	50
Graphic Designers	$96,810	$93,050	1,600
Public Relations Specialists	$96,510	$114,250	17,320
Editors	$95,950	$106,460	3,280
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$95,730	$107,550	150
Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$95,480	$94,290	5,340
Writers and Authors	$94,290	$105,100	1,280
Nurse Midwives	$94,240	$109,970	80
Food Scientists and Technologists	$94,180	$93,690	50
Prepress Technicians and Workers	$93,810	$95,860	N/A
Archivists	$93,650	$92,880	170
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,290	$97,240	1,250
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$93,220	$89,320	370
School Psychologists	$93,200	$101,350	310
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$92,890	$99,530	300
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$92,650	$99,330	220
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,140	$111,760	N/A
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$91,240	$89,210	50
Construction and Building Inspectors	$91,010	$93,730	310
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$91,010	$93,640	940
Mechanical Drafters	$90,440	$93,000	30
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$90,270	$93,840	210
Landscape Architects	$89,070	$101,110	130
Computer Network Support Specialists	$88,640	$90,920	630
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$88,370	$83,660	130
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$88,300	$96,330	460
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$87,730	$86,450	350
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,410	$97,310	160
Training and Development Specialists	$87,270	$90,150	1,400
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$87,140	$91,580	850
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$87,110	$89,740	770
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,090	$96,660	260
Survey Researchers	$86,470	$112,860	130
Conservation Scientists	$86,440	$101,670	60
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$86,220	$86,750	80
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$86,130	$138,590	2,480
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$85,950	$92,010	410
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$85,610	$88,700	3,360
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$85,560	$91,470	270
Crane and Tower Operators	$84,900	$89,690	30
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$84,690	$85,390	380
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$84,560	$77,600	420
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$84,470	$84,460	630
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$84,400	$91,190	1,270
Genetic Counselors	$84,140	$93,230	40
Barbers	$83,920	$89,810	N/A
Cost Estimators	$83,620	$95,420	380
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$83,470	$86,280	630
Healthcare Social Workers	$83,460	$87,860	460
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$83,240	$82,110	390
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,240	$85,230	N/A
Therapists, All Other	$83,200	$81,120	70
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,090	$106,050	380
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$82,990	$90,910	3,620
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$82,850	$88,460	50
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$82,800	$95,900	80
Costume Attendants	$82,580	$75,900	50
History Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,570	$95,760	130
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$82,390	$96,150	480
Counselors, All Other	$82,150	$89,320	N/A
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$82,120	$84,180	3,240
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$82,070	$85,230	4,740
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$82,040	$85,040	1,230
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$82,020	$85,490	680
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,710	$85,630	440
Recreational Therapists	$81,440	$83,610	60
Credit Analysts	$81,230	$89,180	50
Dietitians and Nutritionists	$81,220	$77,830	310
Curators	$81,200	$91,400	130
Interior Designers	$81,200	$92,310	620
Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$81,200	$93,040	1,080
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,160	$92,080	410
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,910	$100,150	140
Film and Video Editors	$80,800	$83,830	230
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,600	$86,480	380
Computer Programmers	$80,470	$99,140	1,400
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$80,040	$82,820	5,010
Broadcast Technicians	$79,760	$85,970	300
Legal Support Workers, All Other	$79,710	$95,890	1,890
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$79,670	$72,570	60
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$79,630	$92,190	6,320
Electricians	$79,520	$88,860	1,860
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,500	$83,100	230
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$78,750	$77,970	340
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$78,660	$82,480	1,300
Food Service Managers	$78,220	$81,330	1,290
Machinists	$78,210	$78,090	300
Fundraisers	$78,150	$82,950	2,410
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$78,000	$86,150	210
Protective Service Workers, All Other	$77,940	$71,860	120
Photographers	$77,730	$88,540	250
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$77,710	$97,920	2,250
Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$77,480	$87,870	160
Interpreters and Translators	$77,250	$82,890	210
Coaches and Scouts	$76,970	$112,280	650
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$76,920	$77,720	190
Computer User Support Specialists	$76,680	$79,300	4,120
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$76,350	$76,520	N/A
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$75,770	$81,380	370
Paramedics	$75,400	$71,710	130
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,380	$94,850	440
Lodging Managers	$75,350	$100,720	240
Biological Scientists, All Other	$75,170	$89,550	N/A
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$74,480	$72,530	570
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$74,270	$82,000	3,310
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$73,560	$76,330	2,920
Sheet Metal Workers	$73,210	$78,830	180
Glaziers	$73,070	$68,700	240
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$72,970	$73,920	250
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$72,860	$72,490	600
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$72,740	$93,620	290
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$72,530	$68,970	320
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$72,500	$75,150	30
Riggers	$72,200	$79,060	30
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$72,070	$73,980	660
Music Directors and Composers	$71,680	$76,660	100
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$71,000	$71,120	50
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$70,740	$59,990	500
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$70,590	$73,900	1,960
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$70,370	$83,440	40
Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$70,010	$79,890	170
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$69,990	$76,100	2,300
Athletic Trainers	$69,940	$89,720	120
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$69,850	$59,930	60
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$69,730	$73,240	380
Physical Therapist Assistants	$69,650	$65,780	70
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$69,430	$68,830	70
Chefs and Head Cooks	$69,410	$75,520	1,770
Billing and Posting Clerks	$69,270	$78,740	680
Production Workers, All Other	$68,810	$73,820	N/A
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$68,540	$75,940	380
Surgical Technologists	$68,520	$69,230	280
Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$68,490	$75,340	110
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$68,000	$75,180	40
Correspondence Clerks	$67,960	$74,510	N/A
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$67,960	$72,790	190
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$67,700	$68,120	1,150
Lighting Technicians	$67,290	$68,020	50
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$66,770	$84,380	50
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$66,770	$74,210	540
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$66,600	$69,730	60
Community Health Workers	$66,420	$65,510	400
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$66,240	$74,200	490
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$65,500	$78,970	450
Information and Record Clerks, All Other	$65,480	$65,870	1,350
Social Science Research Assistants	$65,460	$74,550	2,390
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$65,300	$89,950	50
Parking Enforcement Workers	$65,150	$61,100	210
Audio and Video Technicians	$65,040	$73,570	590
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$65,020	$66,860	280
Museum Technicians and Conservators	$64,940	$67,270	500
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$64,880	$63,800	60
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$64,630	$73,840	N/A
Travel Agents	$64,620	$63,890	180
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other	$64,460	$62,070	1,040
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$64,270	$67,750	1,060
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,560	$92,660	N/A
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$63,380	$65,850	560
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$63,350	$64,390	1,840
Carpenters	$63,290	$65,220	1,170
Advertising Sales Agents	$63,200	$76,370	320
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$62,940	$65,390	340
Postal Service Clerks	$62,550	$60,970	140
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$62,510	$71,690	1,000
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	$62,500	$74,250	530
Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$62,330	$83,930	320
Rehabilitation Counselors	$61,700	$66,120	510
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$61,470	$63,630	660
Medical Records Specialists	$61,320	$70,900	270
Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$61,310	$65,670	410
Self-Enrichment Teachers	$61,040	$64,660	390
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$60,940	$58,330	130
Procurement Clerks	$60,940	$63,680	220
Private Detectives and Investigators	$60,690	$61,370	N/A
Opticians, Dispensing	$60,560	$58,550	120
Psychiatric Technicians	$60,530	$58,180	460
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$60,400	$109,540	1,720
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$60,330	$61,250	110
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	$60,320	$72,000	40
Bill and Account Collectors	$60,170	$63,290	300
Foresters	$60,080	$78,920	N/A
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$60,040	$66,330	30
Clergy	$60,030	$68,710	260
Massage Therapists	$59,900	$60,510	120
Biological Technicians	$59,870	$58,270	250
Set and Exhibit Designers	$59,730	$65,700	240
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$59,540	$64,080	50
Credit Counselors	$59,520	$70,200	160
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	$59,410	$55,290	N/A
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	$59,130	$70,180	N/A
File Clerks	$59,080	$62,630	180
Postal Service Mail Carriers	$59,000	$59,790	1,010
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$58,990	$56,140	130
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan	$58,940	$64,870	270
Brokerage Clerks	$58,870	$58,480	170
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers	$58,140	$56,790	50
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$57,930	$60,000	270
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$57,520	$56,380	3,390
Roofers	$57,400	$62,550	90
Medical Equipment Repairers	$57,100	$63,730	100
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	$56,870	$54,070	120
Library Technicians	$56,660	$57,640	490
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	$56,640	$61,650	240
Pipelayers	$55,870	$55,420	80
Helpers--Carpenters	$55,790	$54,890	130
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers	$55,760	$60,300	N/A
Social and Human Service Assistants	$55,750	$59,290	1,220
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service	$55,720	$51,980	910
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	$55,240	$56,980	360
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$54,910	$58,850	50
Surveyors	$54,880	$70,090	N/A
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$54,790	$57,980	12,260
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$54,700	$71,650	1,210
Tutors	$54,120	$59,210	150
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$53,800	$57,550	1,540
Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$53,630	$54,380	490
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$53,400	$59,390	40
Pharmacy Aides	$53,400	$53,660	80
Public Safety Telecommunicators	$53,250	$55,960	60
Dental Assistants	$52,880	$55,100	590
Occupational Therapy Aides	$52,770	$51,180	30
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$52,710	$56,410	1,550
Medical Equipment Preparers	$51,860	$58,830	210
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$51,690	$57,250	4,600
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	$51,180	$59,810	330
Security Guards	$51,110	$54,830	14,570
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	$50,930	$57,010	190
Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$50,890	$51,970	N/A
Customer Service Representatives	$50,820	$56,140	5,680
Office Clerks, General	$50,630	$55,170	6,500
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$50,060	$64,030	N/A
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	$50,000	$56,900	850
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$49,330	$56,420	140
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$49,270	$56,740	450
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$49,210	$51,540	570
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$49,180	$59,950	190
Library Assistants, Clerical	$49,060	$51,840	100
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$49,030	$61,980	2,250
Medical Assistants	$48,710	$50,110	2,580
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service	$48,710	$49,980	160
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$48,360	$51,950	40
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	$48,310	$47,680	150
Butchers and Meat Cutters	$47,990	$44,070	230
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks	$47,900	$52,260	710
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	$47,890	$50,830	200
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$47,800	$51,490	1,890
Chemical Technicians	$47,670	$54,260	50
Bus Drivers, School	$47,660	$45,760	80
Light Truck Drivers	$47,550	$49,980	970
Emergency Medical Technicians	$47,440	$53,420	320
Construction Laborers	$47,420	$50,040	2,450
Word Processors and Typists	$47,420	$53,080	140
Bartenders	$47,210	$59,850	3,740
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$47,200	$47,980	60
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$47,170	$54,060	40
Tour and Travel Guides	$47,150	$54,540	240
Data Entry Keyers	$47,100	$50,700	860
Pharmacy Technicians	$46,520	$54,030	740
Sewing Machine Operators	$46,520	$44,970	30
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	$46,350	$53,580	210
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	$46,320	$48,060	530
Skincare Specialists	$46,260	$68,600	110
Nursing Assistants	$46,220	$47,860	2,820
Helpers--Electricians	$45,470	$46,140	340
Telephone Operators	$45,460	$44,600	140
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	$45,360	$45,920	N/A
Transportation Workers, All Other	$45,220	$54,040	380
Couriers and Messengers	$44,710	$44,050	240
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	$44,410	$49,460	1,100
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$44,090	$45,610	3,090
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer	$43,770	$45,120	270
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$43,450	$53,730	810
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	$43,200	$45,440	1,500
Counter and Rental Clerks	$42,890	$44,920	810
Tellers	$42,310	$44,450	720
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	$42,160	$46,500	40
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary	$41,750	$44,720	3,100
Dietetic Technicians	$41,560	$47,110	50
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	$41,520	$42,180	110
Orderlies	$41,390	$41,240	50
Residential Advisors	$41,170	$45,980	930
Orthotists and Prosthetists	$40,890	$49,360	N/A
Tire Repairers and Changers	$40,560	$44,050	40
Receptionists and Information Clerks	$39,960	$43,700	3,140
Crossing Guards and Flaggers	$39,660	$40,890	320
Floral Designers	$39,580	$42,920	110
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	$39,150	$42,910	N/A
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	$39,120	$39,020	960
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	$38,890	$44,120	3,780
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	$38,750	$42,730	980
Stockers and Order Fillers	$38,670	$40,990	3,320
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$38,620	$42,660	130
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	$38,320	$42,930	230
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other	$38,310	$52,230	N/A
Recreation Workers	$38,310	$45,050	450
Animal Caretakers	$38,250	$40,540	230
Cooks, Restaurant	$38,120	$41,570	6,960
Food Batchmakers	$37,920	$38,310	40
Religious Workers, All Other	$37,910	$52,430	110
Sales and Related Workers, All Other	$37,820	$51,710	200
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	$37,800	$42,240	270
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$37,660	$40,110	14,640
Food Preparation Workers	$37,630	$39,540	3,960
Physical Therapist Aides	$37,630	$39,740	30
Childcare Workers	$37,480	$41,540	1,710
Packers and Packagers, Hand	$37,390	$39,710	210
Waiters and Waitresses	$37,390	$51,970	11,640
Retail Salespersons	$37,380	$42,290	4,640
Tile and Stone Setters	$37,320	$46,710	N/A
Baggage Porters and Bellhops	$37,280	$41,830	380
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	$37,280	$43,920	600
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	$37,040	$42,700	620
Cooks, Short Order	$37,010	$38,220	350
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$37,010	$39,040	8,420
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	$37,010	$37,190	10,730
Bakers	$36,960	$43,420	490
Animal Trainers	$36,230	$37,480	N/A
Concierges	$36,110	$39,970	2,900
Cashiers	$36,070	$37,360	6,820
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$36,010	$40,940	3,150
Dishwashers	$35,960	$37,610	3,710
Shampooers	$35,770	$35,000	180
Driver/Sales Workers	$35,630	$39,720	840
Medical Transcriptionists	$35,580	$36,730	220
Cooks, Fast Food	$35,250	$36,900	2,010
Parking Attendants	$35,210	$36,300	1,930
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	$35,070	$43,810	N/A
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	$34,440	$36,920	160
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	$34,260	$37,950	110
Air Traffic Controllers	$34,130	$92,890	610
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	$33,490	$35,760	320
Manicurists and Pedicurists	$33,490	$40,050	190
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$33,490	$38,380	100

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