Hourly Wages in California: All Occupations (2025)

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What's the median hourly wage for jobs in California? Compare hourly rates across 725+ occupations in California, based on 2025 BLS data. See median, entry-level (P10), and experienced (P90) hourly rates.

725
Jobs in CA
$40/hr
State Median Hourly
2025
BLS Data Year

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
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Median Hourly Rate
$192/hr
#2 in CA
Neurologists
Median Hourly Rate
$171/hr
#3 in CA
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Median Hourly Rate
$170/hr
#4 in CA
Psychiatrists
Median Hourly Rate
$169/hr
#5 in CA
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Median Hourly Rate
$150/hr
#6 in CA
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Median Hourly Rate
$144/hr
#7 in CA
Nurse Anesthetists
Median Hourly Rate
$140/hr
#8 in CA
Radiologists
Median Hourly Rate
$130/hr
#9 in CA
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Median Hourly Rate
$121/hr
#10 in CA
Family Medicine Physicians
Median Hourly Rate
$121/hr

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hourly Wages in California

What is the median hourly wage in California?

The average median hourly wage across 725 occupations in California is $40.12/hr (2025).

Which jobs in California pay the highest hourly rate?

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric pays the highest at $192.38/hr.

How many occupations are tracked in California?

We track hourly wages for 725 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 $40.12/hr vs national $35.23/hr.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 (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

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