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Alabama

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Alabama

Figures describe the state of Alabama as a whole.

Median annual wage, all occupations$45,670
Total employment2,113,660

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Alabama was $45,670 per year ($21.96 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 2,113,660 jobs. 703 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Most concentrated occupations

Occupations far more common here than in the U.S. overall (location quotient ≥ 1.5, published estimates only) — a truthful picture of what makes this area’s job mix distinctive.

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 703 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Alabama
Occupation
Retail Salespersons$30,040$14.4460,8801.15
Registered Nurses$77,080$37.0654,3401.18
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,700$20.5353,2802.79
Stockers and Order Fillers$34,290$16.4846,5801.21
Cashiers$28,250$13.5846,4201.11
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,630$20.0145,0501.94
Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,700$11.4041,4600.79
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,120$25.0636,6501.31
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,670$17.6336,1400.90
Customer Service Representatives$38,400$18.4633,2900.94
General and Operations Managers$111,790$53.7530,1700.63
Waiters and Waitresses$26,840$12.9128,7600.93
Cooks, Fast Food$27,870$13.4026,7403.07
Nursing Assistants$34,140$16.4125,2501.28
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,620$14.7225,1100.84
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,860$21.5725,0201.64
Accountants and Auditors$74,880$36.0024,3001.23
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,380Not published22,0301.17
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,840$13.3920,9300.36
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,060$35.1320,6702.26
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,140$30.8420,4701.22
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,360$29.0220,1401.03
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,640$21.4619,8901.07
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,110$17.8419,1801.15
Construction Laborers$36,900$17.7418,4001.23
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,920$29.7717,8502.99
Food Preparation Workers$27,930$13.4317,6801.46
Software Developers$122,540$58.9117,4500.76
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,630$20.9716,6600.80
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$36,930$17.7616,5801.27
Cooks, Restaurant$32,180$15.4716,2600.85
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,990Not published15,8801.10
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,880$21.5815,3601.46
Security Guards$33,720$16.2115,2100.87
Light Truck Drivers$38,490$18.5013,9801.05
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,120$30.8313,5801.23
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,830$35.9813,3901.60
Medical Assistants$36,100$17.3513,3001.20
Office Clerks, General$31,200$15.0013,1300.39
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,010$19.2413,1201.62
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,840$28.2912,8400.75
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,490$23.3112,4502.20
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,780$28.7412,3301.45
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35,630$17.1312,0200.93
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$51,270$24.6511,7101.29
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,030$27.4211,5801.31
Human Resources Specialists$64,940$31.2211,0800.89
Electricians$55,690$26.7810,9001.06
Receptionists and Information Clerks$32,590$15.6710,4600.85
Bus Drivers, School$17,630$8.4810,4101.90
Medical and Health Services Managers$97,790$47.0210,3601.28
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$24,070Not published10,1400.53
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,770Not published10,0001.19
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,520$22.849,6401.48
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$25,340$12.189,2901.30
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$31,080$14.949,1404.61
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,640$21.949,0400.94
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74,030$35.598,9601.34
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27,120$13.048,7801.46
Construction Managers$96,960$46.618,5601.66
Pharmacy Technicians$39,030$18.778,5101.33
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59,530$28.628,3900.69
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27,480$13.218,2900.71
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,370$23.268,2601.48
Counter and Rental Clerks$35,170$16.918,0101.47
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,310$13.617,9101.22
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,940$18.727,7200.70
Computer and Information Systems Managers$138,670$66.677,6700.84
Industrial Engineers$99,880$48.027,6501.54
Insurance Sales Agents$65,510$31.507,4301.14
Computer User Support Specialists$49,630$23.867,3600.75
Firefighters$47,600$22.897,2601.54
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$49,440$23.777,2501.60
Helpers--Production Workers$35,910$17.267,2303.21
Financial Managers$140,500$67.557,2000.63
Packers and Packagers, Hand$31,770$15.287,0500.93
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$100,240$48.196,9900.47
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,670$28.216,9501.10
Tellers$37,350$17.966,7701.51
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,210$11.166,7401.25
Lawyers$131,970$63.456,7300.66
Computer Systems Analysts$101,770$48.936,5600.93
Bartenders$27,980$13.456,5600.64
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29,360$14.116,4401.25
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$50,470$24.266,1301.55
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,830$21.076,0002.58
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,010$18.765,9002.88
Parts Salespersons$33,820$16.265,8801.60
Postal Service Mail Carriers$57,700$27.745,8401.31
Aerospace Engineers$127,540$61.325,8206.32
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$47,260$22.725,7001.07
Nurse Practitioners$105,750$50.845,6401.29
Carpenters$48,220$23.185,5600.61
Pharmacists$134,630$64.725,4001.23
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26,130$12.565,4000.92
Civil Engineers$99,010$47.605,3701.07
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,250$21.275,2502.43
Logisticians$98,450$47.335,1901.52
Machinists$55,560$26.715,1701.33
Loan Officers$66,710$32.075,0501.35
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$81,400$39.145,0401.18
Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,660$22.434,9700.96
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38,180$18.354,9601.48
Management Analysts$108,040$51.944,9000.40
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$49,230$23.674,7100.71
Recreation Workers$28,360$13.644,7001.04
Sales Managers$124,040$59.634,6700.54
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63,850$30.704,6401.93
Electrical Engineers$125,630$60.404,6001.70
Childcare Workers$22,720$10.924,5800.65
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,570$28.644,4100.92
Food Service Managers$63,010$30.294,3301.33
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$82,260$39.554,3102.29
Driver/Sales Workers$39,190$18.844,3100.77
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,660$22.434,2200.79
Computer Network Architects$130,810$62.894,2001.72
Animal Caretakers$28,330$13.624,1001.13
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$79,710$38.324,0400.92
Information Security Analysts$122,730$59.004,0101.55
Physicians, All Other$272,610$131.063,9800.85
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$28,050$13.493,9101.10
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,290$25.143,8002.91
Architectural and Engineering Managers$162,350$78.063,7901.27
Billing and Posting Clerks$39,520$19.003,7800.69
Compliance Officers$72,990$35.093,7700.67
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$100,030$48.093,7601.53
Dental Assistants$39,080$18.793,7400.71
Industrial Production Managers$122,520$58.903,6201.08
Dishwashers$28,930$13.913,5400.55
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$58,240$28.003,5100.83
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$60,700$29.183,5001.12
Engineers, All Other$152,550$73.343,4601.65
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$22,470$10.803,4200.46
Financial and Investment Analysts$91,290$43.893,4100.69
Social and Human Service Assistants$35,830$17.233,3700.57
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$92,310Not published3,3601.12
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,150$14.023,3000.79
Psychiatric Technicians$36,680$17.633,2901.54
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$80,330$38.623,2801.73
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,820$18.183,2400.63
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59,770$28.743,2001.67
Project Management Specialists$100,820$48.473,1900.22
Dental Hygienists$61,160$29.413,1701.05
Coaches and ScoutsNot publishedNot published3,1400.93
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$34,180$16.433,1201.55
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52,380$25.193,1201.36
Physical Therapists$97,290$46.773,0400.84
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$97,480Not published3,0200.68
Cost Estimators$74,990$36.053,0000.98
Training and Development Specialists$64,490$31.003,0000.48
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$40,300$19.382,9601.32
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,000$13.942,9200.73
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42,840$20.602,9001.29
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$69,450$33.392,8800.46
Healthcare Social Workers$60,000$28.852,8501.12
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46,240$22.232,7901.39
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$87,140$41.892,7800.72
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$51,870$24.942,7701.59
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$64,650$31.082,7501.51
Highway Maintenance Workers$37,430$18.002,7301.30
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$92,030$44.242,7301.53
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$54,040$25.982,7201.29
Physical Therapist Assistants$61,430$29.532,7001.77
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39,180$18.842,6800.61
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57,240$27.522,6800.51
Computer Occupations, All Other$106,330$51.122,6300.44
Helpers--Electricians$36,490$17.542,6303.04
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$36,750$17.672,5803.08
Residential Advisors$27,650$13.292,5702.23
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44,370$21.332,5501.05
Personal Financial Advisors$77,990$37.502,5400.70
Pest Control Workers$38,410$18.472,5401.82
Engine and Other Machine AssemblersNot publishedNot published2,5205.45
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,260$39.552,5101.31
Surgical Technologists$49,420$23.762,4801.56
Public Relations Specialists$61,710$29.672,4100.63
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$77,070$37.052,4100.83
Social and Community Service Managers$72,310$34.762,3500.83
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62,580$30.092,3501.51
Respiratory Therapists$66,150$31.812,3501.24
Phlebotomists$37,220$17.892,3501.21
Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,500$17.552,3501.27
Medical Records Specialists$43,810$21.062,3300.88
Sewing Machine Operators$30,830$14.822,3001.61
Tire Repairers and Changers$35,010$16.832,2401.52
Public Safety Telecommunicators$38,960$18.732,2301.60
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,050$22.142,2201.72
Human Resources Managers$113,210$54.432,1600.72
Printing Press Operators$36,670$17.632,1601.10
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38,810$18.662,1603.75
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28,370$13.642,1500.80
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$29,180$14.032,1501.55
Self-Enrichment Teachers$38,430$18.482,1300.47
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52,220$25.112,1303.00
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$38,140$18.342,1100.72
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$44,720$21.502,1100.75
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$43,460$20.902,1001.49
Bill and Account Collectors$40,330$19.392,0900.97
Speech-Language Pathologists$73,660$35.412,0600.83
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$38,360$18.442,0500.84
Instructional Coordinators$69,000$33.172,0400.66
Emergency Medical Technicians$37,810$18.182,0200.82
Managers, All Other$135,890$65.331,9700.23
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$120,720$58.041,9401.47
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$75,970$36.531,9000.91
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$36,590$17.591,8801.07
Bakers$34,030$16.361,8800.59
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$37,520$18.041,8803.38
Logging Equipment Operators$47,810$22.991,8606.50
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$30,960$14.891,8500.55
Database Administrators$93,900$45.141,8401.93
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,950$22.091,8400.86
Nurse Anesthetists$190,300$91.491,8102.57
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52,040$25.021,8100.89
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$52,750$25.361,8001.93
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48,790$23.461,7800.64
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$101,500$48.801,7600.69
Graphic Designers$51,070$24.551,7600.65
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$38,550$18.531,7601.68
Data Scientists$103,120$49.581,7400.49
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$56,640$27.231,7401.87
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$52,710$25.341,7200.97
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36,140$17.371,7101.32
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,380$25.671,7104.99
Paramedics$48,540$23.341,7001.24
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,800$21.061,6800.99
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,500$35.821,6201.25
Real Estate Sales Agents$60,890$29.281,5800.60
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43,930$21.121,5700.51
Marketing Managers$120,160$57.771,5400.29
Insurance Underwriters$62,220$29.921,5401.08
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$60,890$29.271,5301.15
Purchasing Managers$130,710$62.841,5201.32
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$68,180$32.781,5101.23
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38,650$18.581,5101.89
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$66,510Not published1,5000.97
Occupational Therapists$94,050$45.211,5000.68
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,170$18.351,5001.65
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$79,690Not published1,4601.38
Sheet Metal Workers$47,530$22.851,4500.89
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$73,320$35.251,4401.07
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46,610$22.411,4400.60
Construction and Building Inspectors$61,300$29.471,4200.71
Millwrights$61,410$29.521,4002.56
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$46,170$22.201,3600.65
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$60,710$29.191,3501.15
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$66,290$31.871,3400.86
Telemarketers$34,840$16.751,3301.68
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$46,450$22.331,3201.67
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$58,100$27.931,3001.69
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$36,620$17.611,3002.92
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$40,810$19.621,2800.83
Food Batchmakers$36,980$17.781,2800.54
Crane and Tower Operators$60,790$29.221,2802.19
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$82,170Not published1,2601.13
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$36,680$17.631,2601.30
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$118,320$56.881,2500.41
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$54,260$26.091,2505.50
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,050$19.251,2502.91
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,800$17.211,2400.72
Postal Service Clerks$61,640$29.641,2401.24
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$43,600$20.961,2100.49
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,690$22.931,2001.45
Chemical Technicians$58,150$27.961,1901.53
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$77,540Not published1,1601.70
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57,430$27.611,1500.80
Fundraisers$60,120$28.901,1200.74
Parking Attendants$30,350$14.591,1100.59
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$50,600$24.331,0905.63
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$61,050$29.351,0800.89
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,130$13.521,0800.51
Data Entry Keyers$35,130$16.891,0600.61
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,210$19.331,0603.54
Dental Laboratory Technicians$45,760$22.001,0502.24
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$62,910Not published1,0401.32
Producers and Directors$63,340$30.451,0400.53
Medical Equipment Repairers$53,140$25.551,0301.15
Veterinarians$105,630$50.791,0200.89
Cargo and Freight Agents$54,890$26.391,0200.77
Architectural and Civil Drafters$57,100$27.451,0100.71
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,510$31.971,0100.98
Roofers$45,670$21.961,0100.55
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$57,710$27.741,0000.66
Medical Equipment Preparers$35,800$17.211,0000.95
Chefs and Head Cooks$62,400$30.001,0000.37
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$95,990$46.159900.68
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$52,180$25.099800.51
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$42,140$20.269600.78
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$37,700$18.139600.44
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$58,990$28.369502.06
Facilities Managers$121,010$58.189400.44
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$41,780$20.099400.94
Computer Network Support Specialists$61,890$29.759400.47
Web DevelopersNot publishedNot published9300.97
Physician Assistants$104,960$50.469300.42
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$47,650$22.919301.08
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$39,970$19.229301.05
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$65,600$31.549301.05
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$60,100$28.899305.34
Manicurists and Pedicurists$30,300$14.579200.44
Surveyors$66,840$32.139101.31
Advertising Sales Agents$50,870$24.469100.73
Avionics Technicians$95,920$46.129103.54
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$63,540Not published9000.71
Library Assistants, Clerical$27,530$13.249000.77
Computer Programmers$93,800$45.108900.71
Tutors$35,500$17.078900.38
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$41,500$19.958901.19
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$55,010$26.458802.11
Opticians, Dispensing$36,880$17.738800.88
Budget Analysts$99,490$47.838701.36
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$72,490$34.858700.72
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64,520Not published8700.24
Administrative Services Managers$114,550$55.078600.24
Clergy$50,180$24.138501.10
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$65,900Not published8501.31
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$47,440$22.818500.77
Foundry Mold and Coremakers$51,040$24.548504.87
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63,730Not published8401.02
Athletic Trainers$46,940Not published8402.02
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$35,390$17.028402.46
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$36,730$17.668201.83
Chief Executives$166,420$80.018100.29
Psychiatric Aides$27,150$13.057901.63
Power Plant Operators$107,080$51.487901.99
Environmental Engineers$102,650$49.357801.50
Dietitians and Nutritionists$66,190$31.827800.74
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$53,930$25.937800.42
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46,010$22.127801.08
Commercial Pilots$101,420Not published7801.20
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$22,360$10.757700.47
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$37,440$18.007701.28
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,340$17.957704.35
Occupational Therapy Assistants$62,250$29.937501.07
Physical Therapist Aides$27,290$13.127501.15
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$41,500$19.957400.41
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,210Not published7400.33
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,870$16.287400.20
Couriers and Messengers$34,820$16.747200.77
Chemists$97,830$47.037000.62
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$49,980$24.037000.27
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$41,880$20.147001.23
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$74,650$35.896900.85
Tool and Die Makers$64,800$31.156900.89
Computer Hardware Engineers$136,990$65.866800.66
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$32,210$15.486801.46
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$50,000$24.046801.32
Transportation Inspectors$108,140$51.996702.01
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$36,760$17.686600.44
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$48,740$23.436601.09
Materials Engineers$107,580$51.726502.11
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$103,580Not published6501.19
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$48,000$23.086500.58
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$58,410Not published6402.80
Technical Writers$85,840$41.276301.01
Production Workers, All Other$37,460$18.016300.18
Interior Designers$61,050$29.356200.64
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$75,340Not published6101.08
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,920$24.966101.74
Property Appraisers and Assessors$61,370$29.516000.77
Chemical Engineers$135,030$64.926002.08
Massage Therapists$48,930$23.526000.45
Labor Relations Specialists$48,120$23.135900.67
Skincare Specialists$39,260$18.885900.60
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$60,710$29.195901.55
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39,740$19.105900.96
Locomotive Engineers$77,600$37.315901.30
Lodging Managers$69,420$33.385700.98
Computer and Information Research Scientists$117,870$56.675701.13
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$105,490$50.715701.94
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$52,850$25.415601.73
Operations Research Analysts$115,630$55.595500.37
Funeral Attendants$30,310$14.575501.31
Public Relations Managers$98,210$47.225400.53
Rehabilitation Counselors$54,040$25.985400.42
Health Education Specialists$65,210$31.355400.61
Financial Specialists, All Other$87,110$41.885300.30
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$43,440$20.885300.99
Editors$63,330$30.455300.43
Photographers$36,130$17.375300.76
Private Detectives and Investigators$46,810$22.505301.10
Urban and Regional Planners$70,710$33.995200.86
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$60,020$28.865106.37
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$92,640Not published5001.04
Funeral Home Managers$63,010$30.294902.61
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$78,890$37.934900.83
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$48,870$23.494700.92
Floral Designers$34,430$16.554700.85
Surgical Assistants$41,710$20.054701.55
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$80,230$38.574700.65
Meter Readers, Utilities$45,710$21.984701.77
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$36,190$17.404700.63
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62,850Not published4600.36
Optometrists$145,090$69.754600.78
Pharmacy Aides$36,260$17.444600.85
Real Estate Brokers$82,630$39.734600.73
Pipelayers$44,550$21.424601.03
Riggers$57,980$27.874601.49
Food Processing Workers, All Other$37,510$18.044600.52
Mechanical Drafters$53,600$25.774400.81
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$39,270$18.884400.98
Chiropractors$80,990$38.944300.80
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$61,670$29.654300.66
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$44,930$21.604201.24
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$45,250$21.764201.33
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60,560$29.124200.51
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$40,670$19.554201.16
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$55,880$26.864202.40
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$64,590$31.054201.08
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$45,000$21.644100.88
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$37,630$18.094100.25
Medical Transcriptionists$35,340$16.994100.73
Tour and Travel Guides$31,700$15.244100.56
Helpers--Carpenters$38,930$18.724101.39
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$47,770$22.974100.88
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,350$29.014000.82
Social Workers, All Other$94,270$45.324000.46
Orderlies$31,310$15.054000.57
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47,370$22.784000.97
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$43,110$20.734000.81
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$33,730$16.224000.90
Aircraft Service Attendants$43,090$20.724000.94
Library Technicians$37,150$17.863900.42
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$43,640$20.983902.07
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$26,860$12.923901.10
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$324,570$156.043801.97
Travel Agents$47,640$22.903800.50
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$46,340$22.283801.39
Natural Sciences Managers$133,470$64.173700.25
Credit Analysts$79,970$38.453700.42
School Psychologists$75,060$36.093700.43
Agricultural Equipment Operators$33,910$16.303700.96
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$49,710$23.903700.52
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$47,760$22.963701.57
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators$119,000$57.213605.13
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$136,990Not published3600.26
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$59,500$28.613500.35
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$67,340$32.373501.98
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$38,610$18.563500.49
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$68,920$33.133500.70
Biological Scientists, All Other$87,260$41.953400.44
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$81,080$38.983402.49
History Teachers, Postsecondary$66,550Not published3401.33
Surgeons, All Other$239,200 or more$115.00 or more3400.99
Continuous Mining Machine Operators$59,360$28.543401.81
Athletes and Sports CompetitorsNot publishedNot published3301.61
Protective Service Workers, All Other$86,350$41.513300.30
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$35,990$17.303302.00
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$95,370$45.853200.64
Audio and Video Technicians$50,160$24.123200.34
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$82,630$39.723201.38
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$43,440$20.883200.88
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$76,430Not published3101.14
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$50,900Not published3100.21
Interpreters and Translators$46,130$22.183100.43
General Internal Medicine Physicians$311,180$149.613100.34
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$51,650$24.833001.23
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$63,760Not published3000.74
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$38,530$18.533001.05
Concierges$30,120$14.483000.45
Tax Preparers$33,280$16.002900.28
Nuclear Engineers$132,570$63.742901.41
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$74,290$35.712901.17
Animal Control Workers$37,340$17.952901.75
Agricultural Inspectors$39,300$18.902901.49
Sailors and Marine Oilers$43,000$20.682900.67
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$95,740$46.032801.47
Physicists$139,330$66.982801.00
Nuclear Technicians$110,240$53.002803.24
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$80,030Not published2802.29
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$62,210Not published2801.02
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$95,150$45.752801.01
Rail Car Repairers$58,080$27.932800.96
Home Appliance Repairers$50,190$24.132800.64
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$35,280$16.962802.94
Database Architects$105,450$50.702700.29
Biological Technicians$49,220$23.662700.28
Community Health Workers$43,340$20.842700.32
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$46,660$22.432700.21
Motorcycle Mechanics$42,670$20.522701.45
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$90,800$43.652600.25
Farm and Home Management Educators$58,330$28.052602.35
Transportation Security Screeners$63,770$30.662600.38
Procurement Clerks$52,940$25.452600.34
Tile and Stone Setters$44,800$21.542600.54
Glaziers$45,520$21.892600.32
Mechanical Door Repairers$37,440$18.002600.71
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$29,190$14.032500.20
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$27,080$13.022500.59
Foresters$79,530$38.242401.70
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$66,520Not published2401.39
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$23,590$11.342400.29
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$36,360$17.482400.26
Air Traffic Controllers$114,960$55.272400.79
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$56,050$26.952401.41
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$75,450$36.272401.65
Landscape Architects$101,220$48.672300.87
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,170$28.932301.38
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$46,770$22.492300.87
Chemical Plant and System Operators$91,610$44.042301.02
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$24,420$11.742301.33
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$51,060Not published2200.11
Broadcast Technicians$47,290$22.742200.76
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$61,800$29.712200.75
Sales Engineers$104,410$50.202200.32
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$41,720$20.062202.92
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$53,470$25.712200.57
Fundraising Managers$83,700$40.242100.39
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$73,670Not published2101.30
Art Directors$77,220$37.132100.30
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$35,760$17.192101.25
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$55,970$26.912100.67
Statisticians$76,400$36.732000.52
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$43,340$20.842001.00
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$52,100$25.052000.32
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$66,540$31.991900.37
Actuaries$136,950$65.841900.51
Marriage and Family Therapists$49,990$24.031900.21
Musicians and SingersNot published$23.791900.40
Audiologists$86,300$41.491901.02
Carpet Installers$46,600$22.401901.01
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$37,590$18.071902.34
Furniture Finishers$34,950$16.801900.94
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$114,570$55.081901.60
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$37,010$17.801900.75
Financial Risk Specialists$81,750$39.311800.20
Forest and Conservation Technicians$56,720$27.271800.43
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$77,860Not published1800.79
Writers and Authors$66,950$32.191800.28
Boilermakers$63,570$30.561801.29
Anthropologists and Archeologists$75,690$36.391701.43
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$82,750Not published1700.97
Animal Trainers$55,700$26.781700.67
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$103,700$49.861700.51
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$49,490$23.791700.29
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$46,440$22.331700.63
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$38,360$18.441700.78
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,920$22.561700.88
Forensic Science Technicians$59,560$28.641600.61
Recreational Therapists$57,360$27.581600.77
Fish and Game Wardens$74,290$35.711601.99
Pourers and Casters, Metal$47,330$22.751602.57
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$35,000$16.831601.34
Training and Development Managers$128,750$61.901500.22
Curators$61,120$29.391500.92
ActorsNot published$24.711500.20
Bailiffs$42,300$20.341500.62
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$36,620$17.611500.09
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$38,730$18.621500.47
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$35,620$17.121501.07
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$62,130$29.871400.93
Physical Scientists, All Other$135,350$65.071400.47
New Accounts Clerks$44,780$21.531400.29
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,110$25.541402.24
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,970$22.581400.17
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$35,090$16.871400.71
Web and Digital Interface Designers$51,860$24.931300.09
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76,340Not published1302.66
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$65,280Not published1300.73
Museum Technicians and Conservators$38,350$18.441300.75
Commercial and Industrial Designers$63,640$30.601300.30
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$239,200 or more$115.00 or more1301.89
Cardiologists$519,480$249.751300.54
School Bus Monitors$28,210$13.561300.12
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$64,400$30.961301.01
Prepress Technicians and Workers$35,020$16.841300.39
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$37,790$18.171300.84
Traffic Technicians$52,060$25.031301.25
Counselors, All Other$47,580$22.881200.31
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$80,770Not published1201.11
Film and Video Editors$74,410$35.781200.36
Radiation Therapists$87,330$41.991200.53
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$210,380$101.151200.43
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$78,850$37.911200.44
Upholsterers$38,270$18.401200.44
Soil and Plant Scientists$63,010$30.291100.52
Microbiologists$65,690$31.581100.44
Conservation Scientists$77,000$37.021100.31
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$88,610$42.601100.34
Psychologists, All Other$136,070$65.421100.43
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$70,580Not published1100.42
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$72,680Not published1100.66
Special Education Teachers, All Other$49,520Not published1100.24
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsNot publishedNot published1100.40
Brokerage ClerksNot publishedNot published1100.23
File Clerks$38,290$18.411100.11
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons$47,650$22.911107.68
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic$62,290$29.951105.41
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$48,890$23.501100.37
Archivists$57,860$27.821000.96
Orthotists and Prosthetists$76,400$36.731000.81
Log Graders and Scalers$44,950$21.611002.44
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$59,820$28.761001.40
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$38,430$18.471000.52
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58,490$28.121000.45
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$33,190$15.961001.40
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$66,890$32.161000.74
Compensation and Benefits Managers$118,470$56.96900.29
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$102,530$49.29901.04
Biochemists and Biophysicists$48,510$23.32900.20
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$79,310$38.13900.31
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$81,940Not published900.67
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$101,250Not published900.57
Podiatrists$161,820$77.80900.71
Emergency Medicine Physicians$239,200 or more$115.00 or more900.19
Embalmers$53,080$25.52901.63
Stonemasons$42,210$20.29900.89
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$31,200$15.00900.49
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$73,510$35.34900.20
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80,380Not published804.11
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$69,520$33.43800.16
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$51,760$24.89800.22
Order Clerks$48,840$23.48800.08
FallersNot publishedNot published801.77
Roof Bolters, Mining$67,020$32.22802.81
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$54,360$26.13800.39
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers$48,900$23.51801.41
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$66,660$32.05700.31
Epidemiologists$74,740$35.93700.44
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$134,810$64.81700.32
Craft Artists$40,800$19.62701.13
Music Directors and Composers$42,250$20.31700.42
Exercise Physiologists$50,820$24.43700.56
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$36,970$17.78700.56
Word Processors and Typists$46,860$22.53700.14
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$37,390$17.98700.38
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$49,400$23.75700.12
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$38,520$18.52700.57
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,970$22.58700.58
Bridge and Lock Tenders$66,830$32.13701.60
Advertising and Promotions Managers$64,640$31.08600.22
Food Scientists and Technologists$97,480$46.87600.31
Historians$72,490$34.85601.20
Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherNot publishedNot published600.04
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$26,440$12.71600.28
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$25,150$12.09600.15
Animal Breeders$53,200$25.58603.17
Helpers--Roofers$37,670$18.11600.79
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$35,970$17.29600.63
Etchers and Engravers$31,030$14.92600.59
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$43,440$20.88601.32
Petroleum EngineersNot publishedNot published500.20
Drafters, All Other$47,320$22.75500.24
Life Scientists, All Other$110,560$53.15500.51
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$63,090Not published500.30
Hearing Aid Specialists$46,530$22.37500.29
Costume Attendants$35,910$17.26500.59
Financial Clerks, All OtherNot publishedNot published500.10
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$75,450$36.27500.58
Ship Engineers$96,030$46.17500.40
Dredge Operators$50,030$24.05503.28
Economists$129,960$62.48400.15
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$76,810$36.93400.32
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$64,700Not published400.47
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$135,340Not published400.16
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$96,100$46.20400.21
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$78,110$37.55400.21
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$37,430$18.00401.19
Parking Enforcement Workers$39,270$18.88400.33
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$51,620$24.82400.21
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$37,000$17.79400.45
Crematory Operators$33,840$16.27401.06
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$67,400$32.41400.23
Musical Instrument Repairers and TunersNot publishedNot published400.59
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers$34,670$16.67401.09
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$35,090$16.87400.24
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$29,850$14.35400.65
Material Moving Workers, All Other$52,710$25.34400.11
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$85,720$41.21300.11
Food Science Technicians$40,940$19.68300.16
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$63,420Not published300.85
Choreographers$38,990$18.74300.84
Therapists, All Other$68,270$32.82300.10
Woodworkers, All Other$54,970$26.43300.45
Plant and System Operators, All Other$51,690$24.85300.18
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,460$28.59Not publishedNot published
Airfield Operations Specialists$78,590$37.79Not publishedNot published
Anesthesiologists$392,350$188.63Not publishedNot published
Barbers$29,120$14.00Not publishedNot published
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$59,470Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Cooks, Short Order$22,330$10.74Not publishedNot published
Credit Counselors$48,120$23.14Not publishedNot published
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$35,160$16.90Not publishedNot published
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$28,630$13.76Not publishedNot published
Dermatologists$394,550$189.69Not publishedNot published
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$49,350$23.72Not publishedNot published
Education Administrators, All Other$94,610$45.49Not publishedNot published
Family Medicine Physicians$134,550$64.69Not publishedNot published
Fence Erectors$39,820$19.15Not publishedNot published
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$22,990$11.05Not publishedNot published
Gas Plant Operators$77,120$37.08Not publishedNot published
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$35,670$17.15Not publishedNot published
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$48,930$23.52Not publishedNot published
Mechanical Engineers$100,230$48.19Not publishedNot published
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$68,490$32.93Not publishedNot published
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$305,200$146.73Not publishedNot published
Orthodontists$253,670$121.96Not publishedNot published
Pediatricians, General$209,490$100.72Not publishedNot published
Shampooers$21,810$10.49Not publishedNot published
Social Science Research Assistants$53,080$25.52Not publishedNot published
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,310$22.74Not publishedNot published
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$22,600Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$61,330$29.49Not publishedNot published

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