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Hourly Wages in North Carolina: All Occupations (2024)

What's the median hourly wage for jobs in North Carolina? Compare hourly rates across 749+ occupations in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina

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

#1 in NC
Family Medicine Physicians
Median Hourly Rate
$110/hr
#2 in NC
Physicians, All Other
Median Hourly Rate
$109/hr
#3 in NC
Nurse Anesthetists
Median Hourly Rate
$106/hr
#4 in NC
Psychiatrists
Median Hourly Rate
$103/hr
#5 in NC
Pediatricians, General
Median Hourly Rate
$103/hr
#6 in NC
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Median Hourly Rate
$102/hr
#7 in NC
Dentists, All Other Specialists
Median Hourly Rate
$100/hr
#8 in NC
Podiatrists
Median Hourly Rate
$96/hr
#9 in NC
Dentists, General
Median Hourly Rate
$85/hr
#10 in NC
Physicists
Median Hourly Rate
$79/hr

All 749 Jobs by Hourly Wage in North Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hourly Wages in North Carolina

What is the median hourly wage in North Carolina?

The average median hourly wage across 749 occupations in North Carolina is $29.22/hr (2024).

Which jobs in North Carolina pay the highest hourly rate?

Family Medicine Physicians pays the highest at $110.39/hr.

How many occupations are tracked in North Carolina?

We track hourly wages for 749 occupations in North Carolina.

How is hourly wage data calculated?

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

How does North Carolina compare to the national average?

The median hourly wage across occupations in North Carolina is $29.22/hr vs national $31.25/hr.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 (North Carolina). 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