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Median annual pay and hourly wage for all 762 jobs we track, grouped by field. All figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024.

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Management

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Chief Executives $206,420 $99.24 211,850
Computer and Information Systems Managers $171,200 $82.31 645,970
Architectural and Engineering Managers $167,740 $80.64 210,340
Financial Managers $161,700 $77.74 818,620
Natural Sciences Managers $161,180 $77.49 100,870
Marketing Managers $161,030 $77.42 384,980
Compensation and Benefits Managers $140,360 $67.48 20,070
Human Resources Managers $140,030 $67.32 215,520
Purchasing Managers $139,510 $67.07 81,240
Public Relations Managers $138,520 $66.60 76,060
Sales Managers $138,060 $66.38 603,710
Training and Development Managers $127,090 $61.10 44,960
Advertising and Promotions Managers $126,960 $61.04 21,100
Fundraising Managers $123,480 $59.36 36,920
Industrial Production Managers $121,440 $58.39 234,380
Medical and Health Services Managers $117,960 $56.71 565,840
Administrative Services Managers $108,390 $52.11 254,140
Construction Managers $106,980 $51.43 348,330
Facilities Managers $104,690 $50.33 141,090
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $104,070 Salaried 319,630
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $103,960 $49.98 176,420
General and Operations Managers $102,950 $49.50 3,584,420
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $102,010 $49.05 213,000
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $92,730 $44.58 13,810
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $87,980 $42.30 5,910
Emergency Management Directors $86,130 $41.41 12,570
Gambling Managers $85,580 $41.14 4,620
Social and Community Service Managers $78,240 $37.61 195,490
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $77,180 $37.11 36,700
Funeral Home Managers $76,830 $36.94 13,120
Lodging Managers $68,130 $32.76 41,350
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $66,700 $32.07 296,640
Food Service Managers $65,310 $31.40 244,230
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $56,270 $27.05 71,620
Legislators $44,810 Salaried 26,510

Business & Finance

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Financial Risk Specialists $106,000 $50.96 56,320
Personal Financial Advisors $102,140 $49.11 270,480
Financial and Investment Analysts $101,350 $48.73 340,580
Management Analysts $101,190 $48.65 893,900
Project Management Specialists $100,750 $48.44 1,006,160
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $96,310 $46.30 14,220
Labor Relations Specialists $93,500 $44.95 64,590
Financial Examiners $90,400 $43.46 62,830
Budget Analysts $87,930 $42.27 47,170
Accountants and Auditors $81,680 $39.27 1,448,290
Credit Analysts $80,970 $38.93 67,370
Logisticians $80,880 $38.89 235,640
Insurance Underwriters $79,880 $38.40 107,820
Compliance Officers $78,420 $37.70 397,770
Cost Estimators $77,070 $37.05 219,530
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $77,020 $37.03 102,370
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,950 $37.00 861,140
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $76,790 $36.92 305,020
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $76,650 $36.85 7,790
Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,650 $36.37 486,900
Loan Officers $74,180 $35.66 290,530
Human Resources Specialists $72,910 $35.05 917,460
Fundraisers $66,490 $31.97 105,930
Training and Development Specialists $65,850 $31.66 436,610
Property Appraisers and Assessors $65,420 $31.45 59,070
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $59,740 $28.72 53,530
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $59,440 $28.58 134,670
Tax Preparers $50,560 $24.31 73,570
Credit Counselors $50,480 $24.27 28,110
Farm Labor Contractors $48,690 $23.41 410

Technology & IT

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Computer and Information Research Scientists $140,910 $67.74 38,480
Database Architects $135,980 $65.37 64,770
Software Developers $133,080 $63.98 1,654,440
Computer Network Architects $130,390 $62.69 177,010
Actuaries $125,770 $60.47 28,340
Information Security Analysts $124,910 $60.05 179,430
Mathematicians $121,680 $58.50 2,220
Data Scientists $112,590 $54.13 233,440
Database Administrators $104,620 $50.30 73,180
Computer Systems Analysts $103,790 $49.90 497,800
Statisticians $103,300 $49.66 29,800
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $102,610 $49.33 199,800
Computer Programmers $98,670 $47.44 109,870
Web and Digital Interface Designers $98,090 $47.16 111,400
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,800 $46.54 318,570
Operations Research Analysts $91,290 $43.89 107,760
Web Developers $90,930 $43.72 78,860
Computer Network Support Specialists $73,340 $35.26 146,450
Computer User Support Specialists $60,340 $29.01 697,210

Engineering & Architecture

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Computer Hardware Engineers $155,020 $74.53 75,710
Petroleum Engineers $141,280 $67.92 18,970
Aerospace Engineers $134,830 $64.82 68,440
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $127,590 $61.34 93,940
Nuclear Engineers $127,520 $61.31 14,740
Chemical Engineers $121,860 $58.59 20,330
Electrical Engineers $111,910 $53.80 188,790
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $109,660 $52.72 23,220
Materials Engineers $108,310 $52.07 22,770
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $106,950 $51.42 21,860
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $105,670 $50.80 8,440
Environmental Engineers $104,170 $50.08 37,950
Mechanical Engineers $102,320 $49.19 286,760
Industrial Engineers $101,140 $48.63 350,230
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $101,020 $48.57 6,770
Civil Engineers $99,590 $47.88 355,410
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $96,690 $46.49 111,140
Agricultural Engineers $84,630 $40.69 1,680
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $79,830 $38.38 9,060
Landscape Architects $79,660 $38.30 19,580
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $78,380 $37.68 12,790
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,180 $37.11 92,710
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $73,720 $35.44 20,020
Surveyors $72,740 $34.97 53,080
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $70,760 $34.02 14,680
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,730 $33.04 37,450
Mechanical Drafters $68,510 $32.94 39,900
Calibration Technologists and Technicians $65,040 $31.27 15,320
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,790 $31.15 73,410
Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,280 $30.90 109,550
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,200 $30.86 62,130
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,890 $28.31 12,500
Surveying and Mapping Technicians $51,940 $24.97 56,720

Science

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Physicists $166,290 $79.95 21,340
Political Scientists $139,380 $67.01 5,950
Astronomers $132,170 $63.54 1,560
Economists $115,440 $55.50 15,880
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists $109,840 $52.81 1,050
Nuclear Technicians $104,240 $50.11 5,990
Materials Scientists $104,160 $50.08 8,330
Biochemists and Biophysicists $103,650 $49.83 34,520
Sociologists $101,690 $48.89 2,950
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $100,590 $48.36 156,300
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $99,240 $47.71 22,510
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $97,450 $46.85 8,780
Geographers $97,200 $46.73 1,380
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $95,830 $46.07 72,190
Hydrologists $92,060 $44.26 5,720
Microbiologists $87,330 $41.98 19,760
School Psychologists $86,930 $41.79 63,830
Food Scientists and Technologists $85,310 $41.02 14,370
Chemists $84,150 $40.46 83,250
Epidemiologists $83,980 $40.38 11,460
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $83,910 $40.34 128,430
Urban and Regional Planners $83,720 $40.25 43,040
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,060 $38.49 84,930
Animal Scientists $79,120 $38.04 2,470
Historians $74,050 $35.60 3,140
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $72,860 $35.03 16,920
Soil and Plant Scientists $71,410 $34.33 16,600
Foresters $70,660 $33.97 9,650
Conservation Scientists $67,950 $32.67 25,590
Forensic Science Technicians $67,440 $32.42 19,450
Anthropologists and Archeologists $64,910 $31.21 8,070
Survey Researchers $63,380 $30.47 7,720
Hydrologic Technicians $58,570 $28.16 2,940
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $58,440 $28.10 31,450
Social Science Research Assistants $58,040 $27.90 32,940
Chemical Technicians $57,790 $27.78 55,640
Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310 $26.11 31,080
Biological Technicians $52,000 $25.00 76,190
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $49,490 $23.79 39,390
Food Science Technicians $49,430 $23.76 14,200
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $48,390 $23.27 9,710
Agricultural Technicians $46,790 $22.49 14,340

Community & Social Service

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Healthcare Social Workers $68,090 $32.74 185,940
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,140 $31.32 342,350
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $64,520 $31.02 86,820
Marriage and Family Therapists $63,780 $30.66 65,870
Health Education Specialists $63,000 $30.29 65,150
Clergy $60,820 $29.24 58,080
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,060 $28.88 125,910
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,190 $28.46 440,380
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,570 $28.16 382,960
Directors, Religious Activities and Education $54,840 $26.37 21,460
Community Health Workers $51,030 $24.54 60,730
Rehabilitation Counselors $46,110 $22.17 88,930
Social and Human Service Assistants $45,120 $21.69 424,220

Education

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Law Teachers, Postsecondary $126,650 Salaried 22,800
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $119,980 Salaried 12,420
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $106,120 Salaried 39,910
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $105,620 Salaried 229,720
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $101,480 Salaried 9,120
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $101,390 Salaried 11,480
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary $100,830 Salaried 1,310
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $97,360 Salaried 13,590
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $97,270 Salaried 81,780
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $96,690 Salaried 36,240
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $95,770 Salaried 5,260
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $94,680 Salaried 17,170
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $87,710 Salaried 7,130
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $86,730 Salaried 3,290
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $86,350 Salaried 8,700
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $86,220 Salaried 20,390
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $84,290 Salaried 11,430
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $83,460 Salaried 53,250
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $82,540 Salaried 12,380
History Teachers, Postsecondary $81,500 Salaried 19,860
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $80,330 Salaried 41,610
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $80,190 Salaried 97,890
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $79,940 Salaried 74,250
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,350 Salaried 48,820
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary $78,630 Salaried 4,100
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $78,270 Salaried 59,590
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $78,050 Salaried 20,840
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $77,800 Salaried 29,260
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $77,280 Salaried 2,630
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $77,010 Salaried 21,170
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $76,210 Salaried 13,350
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $75,890 Salaried 12,680
Instructional Coordinators $74,720 $35.92 210,850
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $72,090 Salaried 59,090
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $71,470 Salaried 13,560
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $69,590 Salaried 162,780
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $64,880 Salaried 95,330
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,580 Salaried 1,072,540
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $64,320 $30.92 131,830
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $63,910 Salaried 104,450
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $63,620 Salaried 14,200
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $63,000 Salaried 231,570
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,970 Salaried 620,370
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,340 Salaried 1,393,310
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $62,190 Salaried 28,200
Curators $61,770 $29.70 12,280
Archivists $61,570 $29.60 7,050
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,490 $29.56 111,150
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $61,430 Salaried 114,410
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $59,950 $28.82 36,260
Farm and Home Management Educators $58,120 $27.94 10,260
Museum Technicians and Conservators $47,460 $22.82 13,070
Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,590 $21.92 308,520
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $44,930 Salaried 155,010
Tutors $40,090 $19.27 174,660
Library Technicians $39,970 $19.22 73,770
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,470 $18.50 481,300
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,120 $17.85 445,080
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,240 Salaried 1,375,300

Arts & Media

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Art Directors $111,040 $53.38 50,370
Special Effects Artists and Animators $99,800 $47.98 21,280
Technical Writers $91,670 $44.07 55,530
Producers and Directors $83,480 $40.13 145,270
Fashion Designers $80,690 $38.79 20,910
Commercial and Industrial Designers $79,450 $38.20 30,250
Editors $75,260 $36.18 95,480
Writers and Authors $72,270 $34.75 47,800
Film and Video Editors $70,980 $34.12 28,860
Public Relations Specialists $69,780 $33.55 280,590
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $68,810 $33.08 24,460
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $67,310 $32.36 12,630
Sound Engineering Technicians $66,430 $31.94 13,050
Set and Exhibit Designers $66,280 $31.87 10,850
Music Directors and Composers $63,670 $30.61 12,330
Interior Designers $63,490 $30.52 69,580
Athletes and Sports Competitors $62,360 Salaried 14,370
Graphic Designers $61,300 $29.47 214,260
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $60,560 $29.12 10,000
Lighting Technicians $60,560 $29.11 10,130
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $60,280 $28.98 41,550
Interpreters and Translators $59,440 $28.58 53,360
Choreographers $55,600 $26.73 3,430
Audio and Video Technicians $54,830 $26.36 70,080
Broadcast Technicians $53,920 $25.92 21,080
Coaches and Scouts $45,920 Salaried 250,940
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $45,680 $21.96 23,880
Photographers $42,520 $20.44 51,230
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $38,820 Salaried 15,080
Craft Artists $38,480 $18.50 4,370
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,350 $17.96 192,480
Floral Designers $36,120 $17.37 40,160
Actors N/A $23.33 38,800
Dancers N/A $23.97 9,060
Musicians and Singers N/A $42.45 38,350
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio N/A $20.59 8,170

Healthcare

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons $239,200+ $115.00+ 5,330
Orthodontists $239,200+ $115.00+ 5,150
Prosthodontists $239,200+ $115.00+ 760
Anesthesiologists $239,200+ $115.00+ 41,890
Cardiologists $239,200+ $115.00+ 18,020
Dermatologists $239,200+ $115.00+ 10,080
Emergency Medicine Physicians $239,200+ $115.00+ 33,680
Neurologists $239,200+ $115.00+ 7,700
Obstetricians and Gynecologists $239,200+ $115.00+ 19,900
Physicians, Pathologists $239,200+ $115.00+ 11,800
Psychiatrists $239,200+ $115.00+ 24,800
Radiologists $239,200+ $115.00+ 26,290
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,200+ $115.00+ 12,110
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $239,200+ $115.00+ 14,160
Pediatric Surgeons $239,200+ $115.00+ 1,050
Family Medicine Physicians $238,380 $114.61 107,950
General Internal Medicine Physicians $236,350 $113.63 66,640
Dentists, All Other Specialists $225,770 $108.54 5,900
Nurse Anesthetists $223,210 $107.31 50,350
Pediatricians, General $210,130 $101.03 42,960
Dentists, General $172,790 $83.07 113,490
Podiatrists $152,800 $73.46 9,520
Medical Dosimetrists $138,110 $66.40 3,970
Pharmacists $137,480 $66.10 328,870
Optometrists $134,830 $64.82 41,890
Physician Assistants $133,260 $64.07 155,540
Nurse Practitioners $129,210 $62.12 307,390
Nurse Midwives $128,790 $61.92 8,280
Veterinarians $125,510 $60.34 80,630
Radiation Therapists $101,990 $49.03 18,700
Physical Therapists $101,020 $48.57 248,630
Genetic Counselors $98,910 $47.55 3,510
Occupational Therapists $98,340 $47.28 152,280
Nuclear Medicine Technologists $97,020 $46.64 16,960
Speech-Language Pathologists $95,410 $45.87 178,790
Dental Hygienists $94,260 $45.32 219,070
Registered Nurses $93,600 $45.00 3,282,010
Audiologists $92,120 $44.29 14,730
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $89,340 $42.95 86,460
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $88,180 $42.40 41,530
Respiratory Therapists $80,450 $38.68 136,420
Chiropractors $79,000 $37.98 37,630
Orthotists and Prosthetists $78,310 $37.65 9,930
Acupuncturists $78,140 $37.57 8,440
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,660 $37.34 223,460
Dietitians and Nutritionists $73,850 $35.50 76,570
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $67,310 $32.36 37,620
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $67,260 $32.34 61,180
Surgical Technologists $62,830 $30.21 113,890
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,340 $29.97 632,430
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,890 $29.75 343,040
Hearing Aid Specialists $61,560 $29.60 10,580
Surgical Assistants $60,290 $28.99 22,860
Recreational Therapists $60,280 $28.98 15,060
Athletic Trainers $60,250 Salaried 28,950
Paramedics $58,410 $28.08 99,530
Exercise Physiologists $58,160 $27.96 8,110
Medical Records Specialists $50,250 $24.16 187,910
Opticians, Dispensing $46,560 $22.38 79,690
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $45,980 $22.11 131,320
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $44,080 $21.19 76,520
Pharmacy Technicians $43,460 $20.90 487,920
Psychiatric Technicians $42,590 $20.47 136,300
Emergency Medical Technicians $41,340 $19.88 177,980
Dietetic Technicians $37,040 $17.81 29,950

Healthcare Support

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Occupational Therapy Assistants $68,340 $32.86 47,910
Physical Therapist Assistants $65,510 $31.50 108,010
Massage Therapists $57,950 $27.86 96,040
Dental Assistants $47,300 $22.74 375,430
Medical Equipment Preparers $46,490 $22.35 72,760
Medical Assistants $44,200 $21.25 793,460
Phlebotomists $43,660 $20.99 138,880
Psychiatric Aides $41,590 $20.00 34,900
Nursing Assistants $39,530 $19.01 1,388,430
Orderlies $37,700 $18.12 53,020
Medical Transcriptionists $37,550 $18.05 43,070
Occupational Therapy Aides $37,370 $17.97 5,000
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,320 $17.94 114,190
Pharmacy Aides $37,000 $17.79 41,100
Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,900 $16.78 3,988,140
Physical Therapist Aides $34,520 $16.59 44,010

Public Safety

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,980 $50.95 153,130
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $93,580 $44.99 110,790
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $92,430 $44.44 93,680
Transit and Railroad Police $82,320 $39.58 3,000
Fire Inspectors and Investigators $78,060 $37.53 14,050
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $76,310 $36.69 53,390
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,290 $36.68 666,990
Fish and Game Wardens $68,180 $32.78 6,420
Transportation Security Screeners $63,360 $30.46 46,340
Firefighters $59,530 $28.62 332,240
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $58,610 $28.18 70,310
Correctional Officers and Jailers $57,970 $27.87 365,380
Bailiffs $57,050 $27.43 16,910
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists $52,380 $25.19 2,780
Private Detectives and Investigators $52,370 $25.18 38,700
Parking Enforcement Workers $47,150 $22.67 7,770
Animal Control Workers $45,830 $22.03 11,790
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $43,900 $21.11 10,000
Security Guards $38,370 $18.45 1,241,770
Crossing Guards and Flaggers $37,700 $18.13 90,180
School Bus Monitors $34,980 $16.82 72,140
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,720 $16.21 143,590

Food & Hospitality

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Chefs and Head Cooks $60,990 $29.32 182,320
Cooks, Private Household $44,530 $21.41 900
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,010 $20.20 1,187,460
Cooks, Restaurant $36,830 $17.71 1,452,130
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,450 $17.53 448,260
Cooks, Short Order $35,620 $17.12 150,420
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $34,460 $16.57 271,780
Food Preparation Workers $34,220 $16.45 888,770
Waiters and Waitresses $33,760 $16.23 2,302,690
Dishwashers $33,670 $16.19 471,670
Bartenders $33,530 $16.12 745,610
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,670 $15.71 522,010
Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,480 $14.65 3,780,930
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $30,380 $14.61 427,150
Cooks, Fast Food $30,160 $14.50 668,230

Building & Grounds

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,170 $27.01 124,130
Tree Trimmers and Pruners $50,430 $24.25 47,870
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $47,520 $22.85 174,660
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $45,200 $21.73 25,200
Pest Control Workers $44,730 $21.51 96,110
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $38,090 $18.31 943,430
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,930 $17.27 2,199,900
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,660 $16.66 854,910

Personal Care & Service

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $61,590 $29.61 25,530
Embalmers $56,280 $27.06 3,420
Costume Attendants $54,810 $26.35 6,290
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance $50,280 $24.17 3,320
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $49,800 $23.94 25,700
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $47,080 $22.64 107,060
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $46,900 $22.55 92,830
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,180 $22.20 303,620
Crematory Operators $42,880 $20.62 2,950
Skincare Specialists $41,560 $19.98 70,240
Residential Advisors $39,180 $18.84 82,810
Barbers $38,960 $18.73 18,100
Animal Trainers $38,750 $18.63 20,110
Motion Picture Projectionists $38,180 $18.35 1,950
Concierges $37,320 $17.94 44,200
Tour and Travel Guides $36,660 $17.63 49,010
Baggage Porters and Bellhops $36,020 $17.32 31,220
Recreation Workers $35,380 $17.01 309,640
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,250 $16.95 295,460
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $34,800 $16.73 14,960
Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,660 $16.66 147,820
Funeral Attendants $34,610 $16.64 30,560
Animal Caretakers $33,470 $16.09 277,300
Gambling Dealers $33,280 $16.00 82,980
Childcare Workers $32,050 $15.41 520,180
Shampooers $31,470 $15.13 8,890
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $31,150 $14.98 119,210
Amusement and Recreation Attendants $30,490 $14.66 371,590
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $30,460 $14.65 7,600

Sales & Retail

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Sales Engineers $121,520 $58.42 56,690
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $100,070 $48.11 293,930
Models $89,990 $43.26 5,350
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $84,130 $40.45 219,010
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $78,140 $37.57 472,300
Real Estate Brokers $72,280 $34.75 49,590
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $66,780 $32.11 1,266,860
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $66,260 $31.86 1,189,330
Advertising Sales Agents $61,460 $29.55 97,470
Insurance Sales Agents $60,370 $29.02 469,480
Real Estate Sales Agents $56,320 $27.08 190,600
Travel Agents $48,450 $23.29 59,150
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,320 $22.75 1,113,160
Counter and Rental Clerks $38,540 $18.53 398,620
Demonstrators and Product Promoters $37,960 $18.25 64,770
Parts Salespersons $37,440 $18.00 265,060
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $34,810 $16.74 21,930
Retail Salespersons $34,580 $16.62 3,800,250
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers $34,530 $16.60 4,590
Telemarketers $34,410 $16.54 66,430
Cashiers $31,190 $14.99 3,148,030

Office & Administrative

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $74,260 $35.70 472,770
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,140 $31.80 1,495,580
Brokerage Clerks $62,940 $30.26 40,090
Postal Service Clerks $61,630 $29.63 78,060
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $57,770 $27.78 385,000
Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,490 $27.64 336,040
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $56,530 $27.18 111,930
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $55,290 $26.58 156,950
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $54,140 $26.03 154,540
Desktop Publishers $53,620 $25.78 4,000
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $51,500 $24.76 156,260
Statistical Assistants $51,440 $24.73 5,900
Public Safety Telecommunicators $50,730 $24.39 101,140
Cargo and Freight Agents $49,900 $23.99 97,800
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $49,440 $23.77 92,580
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,210 $23.66 1,455,770
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $49,210 $23.66 5,160
Meter Readers, Utilities $49,180 $23.64 19,620
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $49,130 $23.62 11,960
Loan Interviewers and Clerks $48,950 $23.53 173,100
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $48,880 $23.50 211,000
Procurement Clerks $48,510 $23.32 59,900
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $48,450 $23.29 229,070
Word Processors and Typists $47,850 $23.01 36,030
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $47,700 $22.93 170,010
Billing and Posting Clerks $47,170 $22.68 417,500
Correspondence Clerks $46,740 $22.47 6,260
New Accounts Clerks $46,610 $22.41 38,030
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,290 $22.26 1,737,820
Bill and Account Collectors $46,040 $22.14 165,020
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $45,650 $21.95 49,720
Order Clerks $44,660 $21.47 83,420
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,640 $21.46 830,760
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $43,830 $21.07 157,310
Office Clerks, General $43,630 $20.97 2,510,550
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,190 $20.77 857,630
Customer Service Representatives $42,830 $20.59 2,725,930
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $41,460 $19.94 127,440
File Clerks $41,270 $19.84 78,980
Data Entry Keyers $39,850 $19.16 135,280
Tellers $39,340 $18.91 339,340
Telephone Operators $39,130 $18.81 3,950
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $39,020 $18.76 24,740
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $38,370 $18.45 35,730
Couriers and Messengers $38,340 $18.43 71,920
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $38,150 $18.34 62,730
Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,230 $17.90 964,530
Gambling Cage Workers $36,990 $17.78 13,490
Library Assistants, Clerical $36,010 $17.31 80,070
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $34,270 $16.48 261,430

Farming & Outdoors

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $59,330 $28.53 29,530
Fallers $53,900 $25.92 4,110
Animal Breeders $52,000 $25.00 1,730
Agricultural Inspectors $50,990 $24.51 12,090
Logging Equipment Operators $49,210 $23.66 22,520
Log Graders and Scalers $46,710 $22.46 3,310
Forest and Conservation Workers $43,680 $21.00 5,630
Agricultural Equipment Operators $42,580 $20.47 30,940
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $36,150 $17.38 35,420
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $35,690 $17.16 261,690
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $35,430 $17.03 26,870

Construction & Trades

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $106,580 $51.24 23,340
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,690 $37.83 806,080
Roof Bolters, Mining $76,640 $36.85 2,230
Boilermakers $73,340 $35.26 10,170
Construction and Building Inspectors $72,120 $34.67 137,210
Pile Driver Operators $70,510 $33.90 3,040
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $68,860 $33.11 6,130
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $67,370 $32.39 16,480
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $65,010 $31.26 13,090
Tapers $64,700 $31.11 12,500
Continuous Mining Machine Operators $63,380 $30.47 14,340
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,970 $30.27 455,940
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $62,740 $30.16 11,040
Structural Iron and Steel Workers $62,700 $30.14 64,720
Electricians $62,350 $29.98 742,580
Sheet Metal Workers $60,850 $29.26 117,470
Brickmasons and Blockmasons $60,800 $29.23 53,520
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $59,600 $28.65 17,410
Carpenters $59,310 $28.51 697,740
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $59,280 $28.50 14,140
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters $59,110 $28.42 5,680
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,710 $28.23 469,270
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $58,140 $27.95 82,900
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $57,980 $27.88 44,120
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers $57,260 $27.53 1,450
Insulation Workers, Mechanical $57,250 $27.52 25,640
Plasterers and Stucco Masons $56,020 $26.93 20,880
Glaziers $55,440 $26.65 57,000
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $54,660 $26.28 205,230
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $54,340 $26.13 24,850
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $52,550 $25.26 34,210
Tile and Stone Setters $52,240 $25.11 38,740
Stonemasons $51,990 $25.00 8,750
Solar Photovoltaic Installers $51,860 $24.93 28,280
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $51,650 $24.83 45,680
Roofers $50,970 $24.51 136,740
Carpet Installers $49,850 $23.97 14,980
Floor Sanders and Finishers $49,150 $23.63 4,140
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $49,140 $23.62 29,050
Highway Maintenance Workers $49,070 $23.59 151,750
Pipelayers $48,710 $23.42 33,580
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $48,680 $23.41 38,610
Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,660 $23.40 224,180
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $48,490 $23.31 50,570
Helpers--Extraction Workers $48,400 $23.27 6,720
Paperhangers $48,260 $23.20 1,520
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $48,120 $23.14 33,530
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,510 $22.84 45,330
Rock Splitters, Quarry $47,460 $22.82 3,080
Fence Erectors $46,940 $22.57 22,640
Construction Laborers $46,730 $22.47 1,057,660
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $46,480 $22.35 15,660
Helpers--Carpenters $41,600 $20.00 24,610
Helpers--Roofers $40,590 $19.51 5,170
Helpers--Electricians $39,890 $19.18 64,440
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $39,270 $18.88 43,640
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons $38,140 $18.34 7,220

Installation & Repair

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $100,940 $48.53 23,040
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $92,560 $44.50 123,680
Signal and Track Switch Repairers $83,600 $40.19 8,210
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $82,730 $39.77 7,310
Avionics Technicians $81,390 $39.13 20,900
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $78,680 $37.83 136,390
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,300 $37.64 600,680
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $74,690 $35.91 46,920
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $71,300 $34.28 59,990
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $70,500 $33.90 98,360
Rail Car Repairers $65,680 $31.58 18,300
Millwrights $65,170 $31.33 40,660
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $64,190 $30.86 11,400
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,980 $30.76 180,270
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,760 $30.65 421,940
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $62,630 $30.11 153,890
Medical Equipment Repairers $62,630 $30.11 60,830
Wind Turbine Service Technicians $62,580 $30.09 11,220
Riggers $62,060 $29.84 24,190
Commercial Divers $61,130 $29.39 3,430
Watch and Clock Repairers $60,690 $29.18 1,300
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,640 $29.15 287,230
Maintenance Workers, Machinery $60,500 $29.09 56,540
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,810 $28.75 396,870
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $59,300 $28.51 81,510
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons $58,540 $28.15 1,100
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $54,950 $26.42 24,250
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $53,990 $25.96 16,570
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $52,080 $25.04 36,880
Automotive Body and Related Repairers $51,680 $24.85 155,220
Mechanical Door Repairers $51,050 $24.54 27,970
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $50,620 $24.34 22,170
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $50,540 $24.30 18,710
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $50,490 $24.27 15,550
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,670 $23.88 688,840
Home Appliance Repairers $49,410 $23.76 31,940
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers $49,300 $23.70 2,010
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,620 $23.38 1,531,700
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $47,940 $23.05 10,140
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $47,350 $22.77 28,260
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $47,260 $22.72 18,940
Motorcycle Mechanics $47,200 $22.69 14,010
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $46,860 $22.53 73,010
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $46,560 $22.38 34,240
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners $45,320 $21.79 5,730
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers $41,080 $19.75 2,610
Bicycle Repairers $40,360 $19.40 12,590
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $38,860 $18.68 97,540
Tire Repairers and Changers $37,120 $17.85 106,620

Production & Manufacturing

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators $122,610 $58.95 5,720
Power Distributors and Dispatchers $107,240 $51.56 9,180
Power Plant Operators $99,670 $47.92 30,720
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $97,540 $46.90 34,860
Gas Plant Operators $83,400 $40.10 15,910
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $75,190 $36.15 30,780
Chemical Plant and System Operators $73,540 $35.35 17,840
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,190 $34.23 685,140
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers $67,670 $32.54 2,860
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $65,670 $31.57 28,230
Tool and Die Makers $63,180 $30.38 55,130
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic $62,700 $30.14 3,230
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic $61,870 $29.74 5,610
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $61,680 $29.65 32,890
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $58,260 $28.01 126,750
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $57,090 $27.45 127,410
Machinists $56,150 $27.00 298,790
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $55,770 $26.81 20,330
Tire Builders $55,580 $26.72 20,970
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic $54,540 $26.22 1,570
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $52,540 $25.26 38,420
Patternmakers, Wood $52,520 $25.25 180
Model Makers, Wood $51,850 $24.93 360
Semiconductor Processing Technicians $51,180 $24.60 32,150
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,000 $24.52 424,040
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,970 $24.02 176,950
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $49,900 $23.99 53,380
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,500 $23.80 54,200
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $49,390 $23.75 96,950
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,240 $23.67 8,760
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $49,140 $23.63 23,420
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $48,970 $23.54 5,730
Pourers and Casters, Metal $48,940 $23.53 5,830
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,630 $23.38 22,350
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,620 $23.38 18,970
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,310 $23.22 13,810
Dental Laboratory Technicians $48,310 $23.23 33,920
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,680 $22.92 100,840
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,590 $22.88 159,500
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,460 $22.82 591,180
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,450 $22.81 14,590
Prepress Technicians and Workers $47,300 $22.74 23,070
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,260 $22.72 12,170
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,060 $22.62 36,290
Medical Appliance Technicians $47,060 $22.63 11,490
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $47,010 $22.60 16,160
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,980 $22.59 65,700
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,890 $22.54 28,550
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,630 $22.42 5,310
Upholsterers $46,190 $22.21 20,990
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,060 $22.14 129,850
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $46,020 $22.12 79,540
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $45,760 $22.00 18,520
Foundry Mold and Coremakers $45,700 $21.97 12,720
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,700 $21.97 47,540
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $45,690 $21.97 34,750
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,590 $21.92 174,430
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $45,210 $21.74 12,170
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,190 $21.73 70,110
Printing Press Operators $45,160 $21.71 145,110
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,130 $21.70 57,310
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $44,980 $21.63 14,900
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,040 $21.17 261,140
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $42,730 $20.54 19,500
Furniture Finishers $42,530 $20.45 14,230
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,210 $20.29 1,457,800
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $41,690 $20.04 11,850
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,600 $20.00 31,510
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $41,460 $19.93 13,890
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,230 $19.82 154,820
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,900 $19.67 383,860
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $40,860 $19.64 16,290
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $40,860 $19.64 8,470
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters $40,790 $19.61 230
Food Batchmakers $40,790 $19.61 171,660
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $40,550 $19.49 27,660
Etchers and Engravers $40,450 $19.45 8,390
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $40,440 $19.44 63,350
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $40,160 $19.31 6,590
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $40,100 $19.28 5,550
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $39,950 $19.21 43,140
Print Binding and Finishing Workers $39,820 $19.14 36,470
Slaughterers and Meat Packers $39,790 $19.13 67,500
Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,960 $18.73 140,040
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $38,800 $18.65 7,070
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $38,420 $18.47 18,740
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,260 $18.40 14,530
Helpers--Production Workers $38,220 $18.38 167,490
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders $38,160 $18.35 3,270
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,940 $18.24 8,960
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,700 $18.13 141,090
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,660 $18.11 20,600
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders $37,320 $17.94 5,820
Bakers $36,650 $17.62 231,890
Sewing Machine Operators $36,000 $17.31 109,590
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $35,950 $17.29 7,640
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $33,880 $16.29 26,830
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,800 $16.25 195,360
Sewers, Hand $33,760 $16.23 2,240

Transportation

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Job Median pay Hourly Employed
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $226,600 Salaried 99,300
Air Traffic Controllers $144,580 $69.51 22,400
Commercial Pilots $122,670 Salaried 51,830
Ship Engineers $101,320 $48.71 8,580
Transportation Inspectors $85,750 $41.23 23,320
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $85,540 $41.13 35,390
Subway and Streetcar Operators $84,830 $40.78 9,200
Locomotive Engineers $77,400 $37.21 31,990
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $74,080 $35.62 42,710
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators $71,510 $34.38 5,110
Wellhead Pumpers $70,010 $33.66 17,350
Flight Attendants $67,130 Salaried 130,110
Crane and Tower Operators $66,370 $31.91 42,000
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers $65,480 $31.48 12,460
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,940 $30.74 10,160
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,890 $29.76 605,510
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $60,020 $28.86 12,600
Bridge and Lock Tenders $58,490 $28.12 2,720
Traffic Technicians $58,480 $28.12 7,580
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $58,070 $27.92 10,920
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers $58,030 $27.90 3,300
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,440 $27.62 2,070,480
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $57,440 $27.61 148,980
Airfield Operations Specialists $56,750 $27.28 16,640
Hoist and Winch Operators $52,310 $25.15 2,480
Motorboat Operators $51,880 $24.94 2,380
Sailors and Marine Oilers $49,610 $23.85 31,360
Dredge Operators $48,430 $23.28 1,030
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $48,350 $23.24 139,180
Bus Drivers, School $47,040 $22.62 387,920
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,390 $22.30 805,770
Light Truck Drivers $44,140 $21.22 994,410
Aircraft Service Attendants $41,540 $19.97 27,310
Conveyor Operators and Tenders $41,230 $19.82 26,060
Machine Feeders and Offbearers $39,700 $19.09 46,690
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,940 $18.72 2,982,530
Passenger Attendants $37,560 $18.06 25,340
Driver/Sales Workers $37,130 $17.85 417,420
Stockers and Order Fillers $37,090 $17.83 2,779,530
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,670 $17.63 229,630
Taxi Drivers $36,220 $17.42 17,510
Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,580 $17.10 601,440
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,270 $16.96 373,960
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,850 $16.76 98,270
Parking Attendants $34,600 $16.63 134,650
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $34,330 $16.51 12,080
Source. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data shown as published, last updated 2025-04-02.