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Hourly Wages in California: All Occupations (2024)

What's the median hourly wage for jobs in California? Compare hourly rates across 786+ occupations in California, based on 2024 BLS data. See median, entry-level (P10), and experienced (P90) hourly rates.

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Top 10: Highest-Paying Hourly Jobs in California

These occupations offer the highest median hourly wages in California. Click any job to see detailed state-specific hourly wage data, percentile breakdowns, and annual salary equivalents.

#1 in CA
Chief Executives
Median Hourly Rate
$111/hr
#2 in CA
Family Medicine Physicians
Median Hourly Rate
$110/hr
#3 in CA
Dermatologists
Median Hourly Rate
$108/hr
#4 in CA
Emergency Medicine Physicians
Median Hourly Rate
$107/hr
#5 in CA
Dentists, All Other Specialists
Median Hourly Rate
$105/hr
#6 in CA
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median Hourly Rate
$101/hr
#7 in CA
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Median Hourly Rate
$98/hr
#8 in CA
Pediatricians, General
Median Hourly Rate
$98/hr
#9 in CA
Natural Sciences Managers
Median Hourly Rate
$95/hr
#10 in CA
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median Hourly Rate
$94/hr

All 786 Jobs by Hourly Wage in California

Complete list of all occupations in California sorted by median hourly wage (highest to lowest). Click any job to view California-specific wage data, percentile breakdowns, and annual salary equivalents.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hourly Wages in California

What is the median hourly wage in California?

The average median hourly wage across 786 occupations in California is $36.35/hr (2024).

Which jobs in California pay the highest hourly rate?

Chief Executives pays the highest at $111.1/hr.

How many occupations are tracked in California?

We track hourly wages for 786 occupations in California.

How is hourly wage data calculated?

BLS annual salary ÷ 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hrs/week).

How does California compare to the national average?

The median hourly wage across occupations in California is $36.35/hr vs national $31.25/hr.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 (California). P10 = 10th percentile (entry-level), P90 = 90th percentile (experienced). Annual equivalent based on 2,080 hours/year (40 hrs/week × 52 weeks). Our Methodology · Data Sources