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Hourly Wages in New Jersey: All Occupations (2024)

What's the median hourly wage for jobs in New Jersey? Compare hourly rates across 729+ occupations in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey

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

#1 in NJ
Nurse Anesthetists
Median Hourly Rate
$111/hr
#2 in NJ
General Internal Medicine Physicians
Median Hourly Rate
$106/hr
#3 in NJ
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Median Hourly Rate
$106/hr
#4 in NJ
Family Medicine Physicians
Median Hourly Rate
$103/hr
#5 in NJ
Petroleum Engineers
Median Hourly Rate
$102/hr
#6 in NJ
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Median Hourly Rate
$98/hr
#7 in NJ
Physicians, All Other
Median Hourly Rate
$94/hr
#8 in NJ
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Median Hourly Rate
$94/hr
#9 in NJ
Pediatricians, General
Median Hourly Rate
$93/hr
#10 in NJ
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Median Hourly Rate
$92/hr

All 729 Jobs by Hourly Wage in New Jersey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hourly Wages in New Jersey

What is the median hourly wage in New Jersey?

The average median hourly wage across 729 occupations in New Jersey is $35.04/hr (2024).

Which jobs in New Jersey pay the highest hourly rate?

Nurse Anesthetists pays the highest at $111.1/hr.

How many occupations are tracked in New Jersey?

We track hourly wages for 729 occupations in New Jersey.

How is hourly wage data calculated?

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

How does New Jersey compare to the national average?

The median hourly wage across occupations in New Jersey is $35.04/hr vs national $31.25/hr.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 (New Jersey). 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