AmericaByNumbers.com
Home› Salaries› Louisiana

All Salaries in Louisiana (2024)

676 occupations with salary data in LA

$57,453
Average Median Salary
$225,440
Highest: Nurse Anesthetists
$16,880
Lowest: Waiters and Waitresses

All 676 Occupations in Louisiana

Occupation Median Salary Mean Salary Employment
Nurse Anesthetists $225,440 $242,720 890
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $212,890 $229,500 N/A
General Internal Medicine Physicians $203,740 $215,330 1,000
Dentists, General $179,600 $185,180 1,140
Architectural and Engineering Managers $167,840 $172,940 1,390
Podiatrists $167,000 $146,190 90
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $138,600 $144,810 N/A
Petroleum Engineers $134,630 $125,910 920
Industrial Production Managers $133,050 $144,000 2,360
Chemical Engineers $131,180 $139,380 780
Pharmacist $129,650 $125,450 5,010
Physician Assistants $129,610 $124,380 1,770
Law Teachers, Postsecondary $129,470 $143,100 N/A
Computer and Information Systems Managers $128,230 $143,880 2,560
Industrial Engineers $126,960 $128,000 2,000
Nurse Practitioners $125,980 $124,850 4,480
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $124,280 $123,320 250
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $124,090 $130,740 150
Environmental Engineers $123,210 $123,840 250
Sales Engineers $122,250 $122,250 N/A
Chief Executives $121,490 $175,570 670
Aerospace Engineers $121,430 $127,100 90
Commercial Pilots $120,710 $129,310 880
Veterinarian $120,630 $144,490 890
Optometrists $120,080 $127,470 230
Financial Manager $119,360 $131,920 7,320
Mechanical Engineer $114,050 $117,410 1,650
Psychologists, All Other $113,620 $114,240 150
Lawyer $112,600 $128,020 8,610
Computer and Information Research Scientists $111,880 $111,260 100
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $111,190 $120,100 400
Chemists $109,150 $115,280 630
Electrical Engineer $108,620 $114,060 850
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $106,860 $119,770 1,750
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $106,500 $115,660 80
Purchasing Managers $105,980 $116,880 450
Gas Plant Operators $105,030 $91,430 1,120
Construction Manager $104,510 $118,360 5,280
Human Resources Manager $104,430 $117,300 1,520
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $104,330 $105,980 80
Computer Network Architects $103,880 $111,800 530
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $103,430 $115,190 6,310
Marketing Manager $103,080 $142,170 910
Sales Manager $102,710 $125,400 4,320
Civil Engineer $102,350 $107,690 3,170
Software Developer $102,290 $119,790 3,870
General and Operations Managers $102,060 $126,900 42,020
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $101,660 $118,100 3,510
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $101,620 $116,460 670
Medical and Health Services Manager $101,080 $114,770 6,700
Materials Engineers $100,990 $109,150 80
Managers, All Other $100,890 $108,170 15,360
Training and Development Managers $100,650 $107,620 240
Physical Therapist $100,550 $101,380 2,930
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $100,430 $112,990 410
Air Traffic Controllers $99,670 $106,710 240
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $98,930 $90,720 3,520
Management Analysts $98,680 $106,420 4,420
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $97,630 $102,030 1,950
Chiropractors $97,450 $94,270 250
Public Relations Managers $96,920 $101,520 220
Chemical Plant and System Operators $96,500 $89,050 3,360
Hydrologists $96,180 $103,140 N/A
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $95,970 $107,560 510
Engineers, All Other $95,550 $103,840 7,630
Nurse Midwives $95,420 $103,170 N/A
Airline Pilot $94,720 $136,170 110
Ship Engineers $94,580 $118,450 800
Power Plant Operators $94,500 $89,230 570
Occupational Therapist $94,030 $89,320 2,030
Emergency Management Directors $93,970 $96,990 190
Computer Hardware Engineers $93,570 $100,680 170
Radiation Therapists $93,320 $94,140 110
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $92,870 $93,830 250
Compensation and Benefits Managers $92,710 $99,910 220
Facilities Managers $92,030 $100,350 1,090
Administrative Services Managers $91,730 $111,900 2,950
Advertising and Promotions Managers $91,270 $97,340 90
Computer Systems Analyst $89,800 $95,520 2,510
Economists $89,010 $110,960 70
Cybersecurity Analyst $88,200 $101,280 580
Database Administrators $86,420 $89,230 240
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,060 $94,640 1,810
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $85,840 $87,260 50
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $85,740 $90,420 40
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $84,640 $97,350 150
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $84,410 $77,070 1,510
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $84,360 $97,290 80
Computer Programmers $83,980 $105,250 1,640
Gambling Managers $83,750 $93,720 180
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $83,730 $88,740 5,010
Chemical Technicians $83,480 $84,300 950
Financial Examiners $83,180 $102,400 140
Actuaries $82,930 $103,900 70
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,820 $111,130 2,310
Nuclear Medicine Technologists $82,540 $84,120 180
Project Management Specialists $82,400 $92,440 7,340
Landscape Architects $81,840 $84,240 50
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $81,640 $87,400 160
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $81,350 $84,990 1,100
Logging Workers, All Other $81,140 $68,790 40
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $81,030 $76,990 40
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $81,030 $96,910 90
Dental Hygienist $80,900 $76,190 2,720
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,610 $84,790 270
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $80,540 $89,200 140
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $80,500 $98,060 540
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $80,490 $88,430 410
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,440 $83,840 2,110
Education Administrators, All Other $80,060 $88,380 560
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $79,980 $85,200 590
Avionics Technicians $79,830 $79,520 270
Foresters $79,580 $82,400 100
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,480 $100,740 200
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $79,470 $89,850 70
Transportation Inspectors $79,280 $80,860 150
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $79,190 $81,620 7,020
Commercial and Industrial Designers $79,060 $85,890 110
Social and Community Service Managers $78,950 $83,560 2,370
Registered Nurse $78,880 $84,110 46,790
Funeral Home Managers $78,220 $88,710 200
Financial Advisor $78,150 $166,400 1,280
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $77,810 $79,680 350
Budget Analysts $77,380 $80,810 330
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $77,270 $89,610 1,370
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $77,250 $79,550 7,920
Special Effects Artists and Animators $76,720 $70,840 60
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,710 $87,090 9,540
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $76,620 $76,740 210
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $76,400 $73,390 1,120
Boilermakers $76,320 $78,400 1,620
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $75,930 $102,360 580
Credit Analysts $75,820 $75,790 310
Audiologists $75,740 $78,650 180
Wellhead Pumpers $75,690 $70,450 180
Computer Occupations, All Other $75,560 $95,520 5,090
Labor Relations Specialists $75,280 $73,050 130
Mechanical Drafters $75,230 $83,470 370
Physical Scientists, All Other $74,990 $93,120 350
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists $74,650 $73,750 70
Soil and Plant Scientists $74,620 $85,210 60
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $74,580 $76,310 170
Web Developer $74,500 $70,600 540
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $74,300 $72,280 1,460
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $74,260 $69,390 100
Logisticians $74,230 $83,740 1,860
Life Scientists, All Other $73,870 $86,630 460
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $73,020 $78,930 90
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $72,990 $73,790 490
History Teachers, Postsecondary $72,950 $78,350 130
Architectural and Civil Drafters $72,580 $79,860 1,180
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $72,550 $72,450 320
Statisticians $72,550 $78,310 60
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,380 $73,520 13,590
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $72,340 $90,420 420
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $72,310 $82,880 1,830
Historians $72,250 $74,520 40
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,970 $79,180 9,960
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $71,730 $71,420 510
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $71,700 $70,560 130
Fire Inspectors and Investigators $71,380 $76,880 70
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $71,200 $71,870 2,980
Writers and Authors $70,810 $69,090 380
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $70,610 $96,220 180
Data Scientist $70,530 $71,740 1,120
Dietitians and Nutritionists $70,440 $72,790 740
Respiratory Therapist $70,140 $73,100 2,280
Biological Scientists, All Other $69,950 $72,550 550
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $69,890 $72,540 40
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $69,790 $71,300 3,100
Accountant $69,540 $78,330 13,560
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $69,370 $71,200 2,700
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $69,170 $73,090 N/A
Construction and Building Inspectors $69,150 $71,470 1,290
Cost Estimators $68,500 $72,410 2,410
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $68,220 $65,340 470
Hydrologic Technicians $67,950 $69,650 40
Millwrights $67,560 $69,740 920
Psychologist $67,470 $88,950 370
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $67,260 $79,070 1,520
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,070 $68,170 4,890
Structural Iron and Steel Workers $67,010 $65,710 1,560
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $67,000 $85,060 140
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $66,910 $66,540 600
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $66,660 $61,000 200
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $66,190 $64,680 3,820
Art Directors $66,030 $80,030 130
Occupational Therapy Assistants $65,860 $60,390 690
Speech-Language Pathologist $65,770 $75,960 3,110
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $65,740 $71,560 2,020
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $65,350 $72,970 1,440
School Psychologists $65,290 $71,450 590
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $64,990 $67,440 550
Urban and Regional Planners $64,800 $77,860 250
Plumber $64,720 $62,520 9,040
Social Workers, All Other $64,720 $70,720 880
Healthcare Social Workers $64,380 $66,720 1,480
Producers and Directors $64,370 $76,090 860
Operations Research Analysts $64,240 $70,970 730
Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,170 $71,830 2,870
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,040 $59,670 80
Designers, All Other $64,040 $86,660 650
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $64,010 $61,250 80
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,830 $66,420 5,900
Compliance Officers $63,730 $72,190 4,100
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $63,510 $71,390 80
Insurance Underwriters $63,480 $80,590 1,140
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $63,170 $75,960 N/A
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $63,110 $60,300 140
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,080 $74,170 18,910
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,050 $71,350 250
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $62,990 $69,770 650
Radiologic Technologist $62,760 $64,430 3,560
Property Appraisers and Assessors $62,710 $69,570 500
Web and Digital Interface Designers $62,700 $66,190 180
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $62,690 $64,780 930
Athletic Trainers $62,500 $62,620 350
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $62,300 $72,230 17,410
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $62,300 $64,740 1,070
Instructional Coordinators $62,220 $66,120 2,160
Food Service Managers $62,170 $66,940 1,740
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $61,960 $57,370 360
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $61,720 $95,460 80
Postal Service Clerks $61,710 $60,830 1,190
Orthotists and Prosthetists $61,460 $73,220 90
Therapists, All Other $61,400 $84,770 900
Physical Therapist Assistants $61,340 $56,010 1,500
Brokerage Clerks $61,320 $62,200 60
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $61,170 $68,490 400
Public Relations Specialists $61,150 $67,700 1,360
Crane and Tower Operators $61,130 $62,670 1,750
Human Resources Specialists $61,020 $65,310 6,610
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $60,930 $59,710 1,140
Medical Equipment Repairers $60,880 $66,280 370
Financial and Investment Analysts $60,870 $74,680 1,490
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $60,840 $60,530 1,510
Set and Exhibit Designers $60,790 $62,530 70
Maintenance Workers, Machinery $60,740 $61,600 1,150
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $60,460 $59,720 2,000
Agricultural Inspectors $60,170 $61,720 210
Lodging Managers $60,150 $64,070 450
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,130 $63,370 7,100
Surveyors $60,020 $65,450 1,360
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $59,950 $66,380 1,710
Transportation Security Screeners $59,950 $59,660 420
Welder $59,860 $62,290 12,360
Epidemiologists $59,810 $64,620 100
Plant and System Operators, All Other $59,720 $66,520 480
Electrician $59,590 $59,530 10,810
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,500 $61,070 1,530
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $59,500 $69,230 1,870
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,340 $60,690 14,930
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,290 $64,960 1,110
Technical Writers $59,250 $70,810 250
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $59,090 $60,090 1,890
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $59,060 $58,490 100
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $59,020 $64,360 360
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $59,010 $59,070 930
Special Education Teachers, All Other $59,010 $58,760 1,100
Pile Driver Operators $58,980 $57,650 180
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $58,860 $62,130 270
Forest and Conservation Technicians $58,820 $62,140 230
Machinists $58,710 $58,350 4,980
Judicial Law Clerks $58,690 $62,570 160
Conservation Scientists $58,480 $64,740 240
Drafters, All Other $58,400 $62,730 1,040
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $58,360 $58,420 5,650
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $58,180 $56,220 3,050
Massage Therapists $58,010 $57,430 540
Social Worker $57,880 $55,040 1,030
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $57,850 $74,810 500
Teachers and Instructors, All Other $57,630 $56,470 2,040
Clergy $57,370 $58,080 340
Loan Officers $57,320 $68,580 3,010
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,300 $64,300 5,470
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $57,270 $61,990 940
Food Scientists and Technologists $57,200 $63,890 40
Health Education Specialists $57,150 $63,660 380
Interior Designers $57,150 $59,340 180
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $57,070 $57,470 150
Training and Development Specialists $57,020 $63,840 2,680
Medical Laboratory Technician $56,980 $57,130 3,880
Logging Equipment Operators $56,780 $55,010 910
Computer Network Support Specialists $56,470 $62,210 1,250
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $56,040 $72,790 410
Postal Service Mail Carriers $55,930 $58,950 5,260
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $55,720 $52,560 50
Curators $55,680 $64,430 180
Insurance Agent $55,590 $63,400 6,240
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,480 $59,060 20,210
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $55,470 $57,030 180
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $55,410 $57,320 1,310
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $55,240 $65,420 270
Desktop Publishers $55,110 $53,810 60
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $55,100 $58,030 500
Financial Risk Specialists $55,050 $60,720 520
Sheet Metal Workers $54,870 $55,050 880
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $54,750 $55,820 3,050
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $54,690 $57,480 280
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $54,410 $56,710 3,510
Insulation Workers, Mechanical $54,390 $53,210 640
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $54,060 $55,220 1,120
Licensed Practical Nurse $53,930 $54,610 18,630
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners $53,830 $53,660 N/A
Biological Technicians $53,620 $55,980 170
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $53,610 $54,940 830
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $53,550 $51,800 120
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $53,510 $59,400 560
HVAC Technician $53,510 $55,140 5,040
Financial Specialists, All Other $53,360 $61,160 3,500
Computer User Support Specialists $53,350 $59,350 3,990
Middle School Teacher $53,150 $56,880 6,600
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $53,140 $53,820 530
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $53,020 $56,430 3,290
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $53,000 $54,110 1,020
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $52,920 $55,880 N/A
Embalmers $52,830 $58,270 240
Social Science Research Assistants $52,770 $53,760 200
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $52,700 $51,180 810
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $52,440 $56,850 6,960
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $52,350 $53,590 1,770
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $52,320 $75,490 260
Elementary School Teacher $52,280 $55,940 21,350
Coaches and Scouts $52,260 $78,720 2,310
Sound Engineering Technicians $52,240 $55,420 150
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $52,020 $56,420 790
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $52,000 $63,910 2,610
Surgical Technologists $51,930 $53,990 2,040
Bailiffs $51,730 $51,200 90
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $51,690 $53,520 3,460
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $51,670 $55,490 310
Fish and Game Wardens $51,370 $55,280 180
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $51,310 $54,130 960
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $51,240 $54,450 30
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $51,150 $81,180 3,370
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $50,990 $49,160 190
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $50,970 $57,580 3,980
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $50,900 $52,360 60
Paramedics $50,800 $50,720 2,090
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,610 $68,310 860
Police Officer $50,580 $52,840 14,340
Machine Feeders and Offbearers $50,510 $50,950 140
Material Moving Workers, All Other $50,430 $74,920 1,450
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,400 $53,350 520
Rail Car Repairers $50,250 $52,350 370
Software QA Engineer $50,110 $62,800 540
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,080 $58,120 7,530
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $50,040 $53,690 1,150
Film and Video Editors $49,930 $52,880 40
Barbers $49,850 $46,910 40
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $49,840 $51,820 2,310
Photographers $49,740 $54,800 410
Carpenters $49,660 $51,150 8,820
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,650 $52,710 7,230
Automotive Body and Related Repairers $49,450 $55,710 1,760
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $49,310 $57,240 620
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $49,310 $52,720 10,810
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,290 $62,080 760
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $49,230 $58,820 70
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $49,090 $50,120 390
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,950 $46,860 150
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,920 $52,290 100
Editors $48,880 $49,850 330
Cargo and Freight Agents $48,800 $48,650 760
Truck Driver $48,770 $51,310 26,260
Commercial Divers $48,550 $56,390 350
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other $48,550 $46,050 200
Media and Communication Workers, All Other $48,480 $64,400 870
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $48,430 $47,510 360
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $48,280 $51,250 130
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,240 $50,830 1,650
Legal Support Workers, All Other $48,230 $54,830 1,440
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $48,120 $60,940 7,560
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,050 $54,150 810
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $48,000 $47,120 1,270
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,000 $58,180 330
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators $47,940 $56,930 N/A
Conveyor Operators and Tenders $47,840 $47,910 320
Fundraisers $47,820 $56,810 190
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $47,820 $50,280 210
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $47,790 $54,660 480
Broadcast Technicians $47,700 $56,690 120
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,580 $52,380 4,960
Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,580 $63,310 610
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $47,570 $47,650 1,850
Procurement Clerks $47,480 $49,770 730
Brickmasons and Blockmasons $47,370 $49,800 270
Dredge Operators $47,360 $47,660 N/A
Recreational Therapists $47,350 $48,730 170
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,200 $46,120 6,040
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,160 $48,570 730
Log Graders and Scalers $47,140 $44,330 100
Credit Counselors $47,060 $46,810 90
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $46,920 $49,030 990
Advertising Sales Agents $46,690 $64,000 980
Rehabilitation Counselors $46,610 $58,040 340
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,490 $48,400 730
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $46,490 $48,010 310
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $46,350 $46,390 1,030
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $46,350 $48,200 180
Graphic Designer $46,300 $49,380 1,200
Plasterers and Stucco Masons $46,270 $48,840 50
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $46,170 $52,190 290
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $46,120 $47,440 5,720
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $46,110 $48,420 1,400
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $46,040 $45,930 440
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,020 $49,190 8,050
Counselors, All Other $46,000 $46,590 1,760
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $45,900 $45,780 110
Hearing Aid Specialists $45,850 $48,120 120
Travel Agents $45,720 $47,740 260
Roofers $45,680 $47,040 720
Tile and Stone Setters $45,610 $44,440 260
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,460 $46,360 260
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $45,460 $47,280 2,980
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $45,390 $50,600 70
Airfield Operations Specialists $45,360 $48,290 N/A
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $45,270 $46,420 40
Tool and Die Makers $45,220 $47,590 N/A
Woodworkers, All Other $45,140 $47,060 310
Interpreters and Translators $45,060 $46,530 150
Choreographers $44,880 $52,730 220
Motorboat Operators $44,880 $44,040 220
Loan Interviewers and Clerks $44,860 $42,870 1,900
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $44,720 $44,570 230
Extraction Workers, All Other $44,590 $49,600 1,440
Glaziers $44,520 $43,540 790
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $44,450 $48,530 N/A
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $44,390 $47,050 2,580
Sailors and Marine Oilers $44,380 $51,220 7,470
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $44,200 $44,450 N/A
Anthropologists and Archeologists $44,180 $55,070 N/A
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $44,120 $45,760 2,200
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $44,050 $50,380 980
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $43,930 $46,050 790
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $43,920 $44,180 390
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $43,900 $44,680 560
Medical Records Specialists $43,820 $48,270 2,830
Painters, Construction and Maintenance $43,700 $43,170 4,050
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $43,670 $41,840 440
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $43,650 $44,280 2,010
Information and Record Clerks, All Other $43,620 $45,920 2,510
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,580 $45,150 740
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,580 $48,210 3,610
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,550 $45,270 20,320
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $43,480 $45,310 800
Exercise Physiologists $43,480 $50,870 60
New Accounts Clerks $43,480 $47,500 190
Private Detectives and Investigators $43,390 $47,520 890
Financial Clerks, All Other $43,180 $43,220 1,150
Motorcycle Mechanics $43,170 $40,460 70
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $43,140 $41,220 450
Pipelayers $43,030 $45,960 N/A
Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,990 $44,530 130
Helpers--Extraction Workers $42,830 $42,710 120
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $42,820 $45,350 130
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $42,700 $45,150 17,490
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $42,560 $46,890 2,790
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $42,510 $43,650 N/A
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $42,490 $42,800 340
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $42,230 $45,620 150
Driver/Sales Workers $41,950 $39,710 3,150
Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,820 $43,490 7,290
Surgical Assistants $41,810 $46,600 60
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $41,720 $41,060 50
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $41,660 $46,280 22,170
Pest Control Workers $41,600 $42,750 2,010
Upholsterers $41,600 $43,920 120
Skincare Specialists $41,340 $46,800 520
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $41,320 $41,750 130
Forest and Conservation Workers $40,830 $41,380 210
Protective Service Workers, All Other $40,810 $44,130 2,020
Correspondence Clerks $40,480 $41,350 100
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $40,440 $40,040 40
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $40,390 $46,440 230
Word Processors and Typists $40,390 $42,870 180
Audio and Video Technicians $40,240 $45,470 730
Construction Laborers $40,240 $44,310 25,350
Aircraft Service Attendants $40,230 $39,520 220
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $40,220 $48,790 520
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $40,220 $39,930 2,050
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors $40,200 $46,070 6,600
Community Health Workers $40,080 $46,310 60
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,060 $45,900 90
Highway Maintenance Workers $40,020 $43,320 1,480
Agricultural Workers, All Other $39,990 $45,980 200
Real Estate Agent $39,840 $49,960 1,780
Self-Enrichment Teachers $39,680 $47,460 2,730
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $39,520 $44,140 1,340
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $39,520 $45,260 320
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons $39,430 $38,620 320
Production Workers, All Other $39,350 $43,290 9,390
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $39,340 $42,970 6,070
Billing and Posting Clerks $39,110 $41,110 5,360
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $39,100 $42,270 910
Helpers--Electricians $39,050 $41,450 2,900
Home Appliance Repairers $38,950 $42,260 350
Tree Trimmers and Pruners $38,950 $42,100 370
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $38,890 $43,220 440
Slaughterers and Meat Packers $38,860 $34,600 580
Public Safety Telecommunicators $38,830 $41,310 1,730
Pharmacy Technician $38,700 $41,180 6,350
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $38,690 $43,440 2,230
Helpers--Carpenters $38,580 $39,430 670
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $38,460 $37,560 50
Riggers $38,370 $45,620 2,270
Chef $38,340 $44,940 1,860
Mechanical Door Repairers $38,300 $46,750 270
Animal Control Workers $38,200 $42,420 90
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $38,200 $43,000 2,400
Dental Assistant $38,150 $41,450 4,420
Prepress Technicians and Workers $38,030 $37,700 30
Light Truck Drivers $38,020 $42,390 14,760
Carpet Installers $37,870 $42,700 90
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,800 $39,310 28,590
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,770 $40,450 7,690
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $37,630 $44,390 3,330
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $37,570 $39,850 N/A
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,440 $37,840 180
Tax Preparers $37,430 $42,540 840
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $37,280 $40,920 1,020
Library Technicians $37,210 $38,440 1,530
Meter Readers, Utilities $37,190 $40,950 670
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $37,140 $36,500 60
Medical Transcriptionists $36,920 $39,780 400
Helpers--Production Workers $36,910 $37,440 3,090
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $36,890 $38,790 2,200
Printing Press Operators $36,810 $37,630 800
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $36,780 $37,870 410
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $36,780 $47,850 530
Dental Laboratory Technicians $36,720 $39,860 340
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $36,720 $36,470 80
Data Entry Keyers $36,630 $38,910 1,540
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $36,530 $37,120 3,870
Continuous Mining Machine Operators $36,470 $40,560 70
Bill and Account Collectors $36,460 $37,950 1,950
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,390 $39,940 2,730
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $36,360 $37,250 340
Medical Equipment Preparers $36,320 $36,200 680
Passenger Attendants $36,230 $37,270 70
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $36,190 $38,700 110
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $36,130 $37,370 3,580
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $36,110 $37,600 2,300
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $36,070 $42,190 470
Traffic Technicians $36,060 $38,080 90
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,930 $37,340 2,730
Tellers $35,900 $35,330 5,370
Customer Service Representatives $35,890 $38,440 25,630
Bridge and Lock Tenders $35,870 $44,830 350
Medical Assistant $35,870 $34,900 14,030
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers $35,860 $37,610 410
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $35,800 $36,260 70
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,740 $36,060 130
Phlebotomists $35,650 $36,360 2,940
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,640 $38,990 17,160
Archivists $35,550 $42,460 50
Order Clerks $35,360 $38,400 550
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $35,260 $36,210 870
Demonstrators and Product Promoters $35,160 $37,360 430
Opticians, Dispensing $34,910 $37,320 880
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $34,710 $38,560 360
Museum Technicians and Conservators $34,680 $38,600 210
Tire Repairers and Changers $34,640 $32,150 1,070
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $34,560 $37,510 280
Food Batchmakers $34,140 $34,120 230
Telephone Operators $34,050 $32,040 80
Transportation Workers, All Other $34,040 $36,770 1,650
Print Binding and Finishing Workers $34,030 $35,680 260
Paramedic $33,990 $34,940 2,290
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $33,960 $37,350 240
Firefighter $33,700 $37,270 4,690
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $33,520 $38,090 2,350
Social and Human Service Assistants $33,520 $35,860 2,860
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,330 $34,100 42,370
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,320 $38,640 3,630
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,040 $38,580 2,200
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $33,030 $35,670 5,240
Butchers and Meat Cutters $32,950 $34,020 2,110
Stockers and Order Fillers $32,560 $34,100 28,020
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $32,540 $33,470 7,550
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other $32,520 $34,290 150
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $32,390 $33,910 190
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $32,120 $34,480 120
Bus Drivers, School $32,030 $35,160 6,240
Agricultural Technicians $32,000 $36,100 50
Gambling Dealers $31,830 $39,970 2,730
Security Guards $31,660 $35,530 15,780
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $31,540 $33,830 130
Animal Trainers $31,520 $34,260 170
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $31,510 $33,860 1,330
Fence Erectors $31,480 $34,390 110
Counter and Rental Clerks $31,050 $33,960 3,900
Pharmacy Aides $30,940 $31,220 990
Residential Advisors $30,850 $44,630 240
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $30,820 $35,450 480
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other $30,690 $33,360 760
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $30,670 $34,720 1,480
Craft Artists $30,580 $38,030 N/A
Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,570 $31,030 13,440
Concierges $30,510 $32,660 270
Sales and Related Workers, All Other $30,480 $40,340 900
Food Processing Workers, All Other $30,290 $32,150 3,700
Nursing Assistants $30,240 $31,700 20,550
Office Clerks, General $30,180 $31,800 34,950
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $30,170 $31,530 320
Tutors $30,100 $35,010 490
Occupational Therapy Aides $30,040 $30,060 210
Psychiatric Technicians $30,040 $30,620 1,760
File Clerks $30,030 $31,670 740
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $30,010 $29,310 150
Tour and Travel Guides $29,970 $34,820 630
Floral Designers $29,930 $32,680 500
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $29,920 $31,870 1,780
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $29,910 $31,740 230
Funeral Attendants $29,730 $32,440 470
Cooks, All Other $29,630 $31,990 620
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $29,600 $28,510 240
Parts Salespersons $29,590 $35,350 4,910
Couriers and Messengers $29,520 $31,120 1,120
Gambling Cage Workers $29,390 $33,310 140
Psychiatric Aides $29,340 $31,100 310
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $29,280 $31,130 970
Directors, Religious Activities and Education $29,150 $37,500 N/A
Manicurists and Pedicurists $29,100 $30,870 1,980
Bakers $28,930 $30,230 1,720
Cooks, Restaurant $28,880 $30,280 15,130
Retail Salespersons $28,820 $31,550 51,540
Dietetic Technicians $28,740 $30,410 150
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $28,700 $30,220 1,140
Sewing Machine Operators $28,670 $28,620 810
Library Assistants, Clerical $28,520 $30,890 300
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,450 $32,110 1,090
School Bus Monitors $28,330 $27,570 710
Gambling Service Workers, All Other $28,180 $31,110 830
Shampooers $28,130 $25,920 160
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $27,940 $30,930 3,820
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,940 $28,930 26,400
Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,900 $30,100 2,680
Animal Caretakers $27,630 $28,620 3,060
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $27,620 $38,280 210
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $27,300 $30,260 360
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $27,270 $29,310 820
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,270 $27,640 3,050
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $27,260 $26,510 5,620
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,240 $27,040 4,830
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $27,180 $27,540 1,370
Cooks, Short Order $27,050 $30,230 3,920
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,040 $28,960 14,220
Recreation Workers $26,530 $28,500 2,730
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $26,410 $27,580 6,280
Orderlies $26,350 $27,450 430
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $25,550 $24,610 2,850
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $25,380 $27,170 11,250
Baggage Porters and Bellhops $25,320 $26,460 560
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $25,210 $23,280 360
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $24,800 $25,670 780
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $23,890 $23,470 N/A
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $23,700 $28,610 300
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $23,470 $28,530 2,390
Cashiers $23,410 $25,350 50,570
Parking Attendants $23,280 $24,350 1,670
Telemarketers $23,260 $26,000 280
Dishwashers $23,250 $24,570 4,890
Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,110 $25,360 34,840
Crossing Guards and Flaggers $22,980 $27,360 390
Food Preparation Workers $22,900 $24,770 35,130
Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,620 $24,840 2,110
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,110 $24,600 640
Childcare Workers $22,100 $24,660 9,150
Cooks, Fast Food $21,940 $21,890 2,120
Physical Therapist Aides $21,600 $23,520 1,510
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $21,550 $25,280 4,350
Home Health and Personal Care Aides $21,170 $22,770 42,380
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $20,650 $21,830 6,610
Bartenders $19,620 $25,440 8,960
Waiters and Waitresses $16,880 $24,240 33,170

Data Source & Methodology

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2024 estimates.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS

Salaries in Other States

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming