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Alaska

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Alaska

Figures describe the state of Alaska as a whole.

Median annual wage, all occupations$61,000
Total employment325,570

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Alaska was $61,000 per year ($29.33 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 325,570 jobs. 528 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.

Location quotient: local share of employment ÷ national share
OccupationLocation quotientEmploymentMedian annual
Gambling Service Workers, All Other23.67700$38,730
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists17.18650$90,370
Tour and Travel Guides14.791,660$44,210
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas12.031,090$106,480
Power Plant Operators10.60650$88,870
Commercial Pilots10.071,000$100,120
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels9.16710$88,230
Forest and Conservation Technicians7.88500$68,160

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 528 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Alaska
Occupation
Retail Salespersons$37,290$17.937,8900.97
Registered Nurses$109,480$52.647,5101.06
Stockers and Order Fillers$40,310$19.386,7701.14
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39,740$19.116,5300.72
General and Operations Managers$116,630$56.076,0200.82
Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,280$16.005,9000.73
Cashiers$36,130$17.375,8100.90
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,840$33.585,6901.89
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,530$23.335,3901.51
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40,510$19.485,2001.12
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$60,270$28.974,5901.43
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$56,430$27.134,5801.59
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,510$21.404,2500.69
Waiters and Waitresses$26,310$12.653,8300.80
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,190Not published3,8101.28
Construction Laborers$58,060$27.913,6901.61
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$79,260Not published3,5001.20
Office Clerks, General$51,890$24.953,4400.67
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$70,100$33.703,4200.79
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,810$37.413,0503.05
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57,080$27.443,0301.29
Food Preparation Workers$35,720$17.172,8001.50
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,650Not published2,7901.25
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$98,110$47.172,7202.11
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$102,140$49.102,6901.58
Carpenters$73,860$35.512,5601.82
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,870$23.022,5201.25
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,370$17.972,4401.35
Customer Service Representatives$45,150$21.712,4100.44
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,570$22.392,3900.93
Cooks, Restaurant$40,140$19.302,3500.80
Bartenders$30,460$14.652,2801.44
Cooks, Fast Food$33,960$16.332,2501.68
Accountants and Auditors$83,460$40.132,1900.72
Medical Assistants$52,560$25.272,1401.25
Security Guards$47,480$22.832,1000.78
Nursing Assistants$46,370$22.292,0600.68
Financial Managers$127,030$61.072,0201.14
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$94,740$45.552,0200.89
Project Management Specialists$99,580$47.881,9500.87
Electricians$89,440$43.001,8701.18
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,420$30.971,8301.40
Light Truck Drivers$57,190$27.501,7900.87
Managers, All Other$127,950$61.511,7401.34
Construction Managers$139,190$66.921,7202.16
Civil Engineers$114,730$55.161,6702.17
Tour and Travel Guides$44,210$21.251,66014.79
Medical and Health Services Managers$132,240$63.581,6401.31
Receptionists and Information Clerks$44,720$21.501,5300.80
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$91,150$43.821,4705.07
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$48,580$23.361,4301.55
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$82,670$39.751,4303.86
Human Resources Specialists$76,990$37.021,4200.74
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$66,920$32.171,4201.30
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60,840$29.251,4200.96
Social and Human Service Assistants$47,360$22.771,3701.50
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$232,140Not published1,3506.21
Childcare Workers$36,200$17.401,3401.24
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$66,210$31.831,3201.37
Dishwashers$33,890$16.291,3001.30
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$80,770$38.831,2901.26
Driver/Sales Workers$48,420$23.281,2701.48
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,630$30.111,2601.53
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$99,130$47.661,2600.90
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$93,920$45.151,2001.23
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,940Not published1,1500.89
Dental Assistants$57,710$27.741,1401.40
Lawyers$149,940$72.091,1200.71
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$77,310$37.171,1204.70
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,960$37.481,1100.79
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$106,480$51.191,09012.03
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$47,690$22.931,0800.54
Medical Records Specialists$61,090$29.371,0702.64
Firefighters$58,830$28.281,0401.43
Administrative Services Managers$106,400$51.151,0201.84
Tellers$46,770$22.491,0201.48
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$45,870$22.051,0004.02
Commercial Pilots$100,120Not published1,00010.07
Computer and Information Systems Managers$133,490$64.189700.69
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37,180$17.889703.17
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39,800$19.149601.85
Computer User Support Specialists$63,110$30.349500.63
Compliance Officers$76,430$36.759201.05
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,500$46.879201.39
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$56,830$27.329100.35
Architectural and Engineering Managers$164,260$78.979001.95
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69,610$33.479000.34
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$125,520Not published8901.29
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$83,460$40.138900.87
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,900$23.038900.52
Facilities Managers$113,510$54.578702.66
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$91,960$44.218604.59
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,040$13.008600.76
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$75,580$36.348601.41
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$77,390$37.218600.93
Sales Managers$98,860$47.538500.64
Correctional Officers and Jailers$71,360$34.318501.06
Social and Community Service Managers$98,370$47.298301.89
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37,500$18.038201.49
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$54,070$26.008102.13
Pharmacy Technicians$52,640$25.318000.81
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,210$22.228001.18
Dental Hygienists$132,690$63.797901.70
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$80,840$38.877900.90
Bus Drivers, School$54,200$26.067900.93
Family Medicine Physicians$323,490$155.527603.40
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,050$17.337501.81
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60,160$28.927502.79
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30,210$14.527400.82
Natural Sciences Managers$130,590$62.797103.14
Computer Occupations, All Other$105,960$50.947100.78
Nurse Practitioners$155,170$74.607101.04
Parts Salespersons$46,130$22.187101.26
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48,630$23.387102.53
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$88,230$42.427109.16
Physician Assistants$150,700$72.457002.07
Gambling Service Workers, All Other$38,730$18.6270023.67
Physical Therapists$115,280$55.436801.22
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,950$29.316800.97
Chefs and Head Cooks$52,190$25.096801.61
Counter and Rental Clerks$43,450$20.896600.78
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61,280$29.466602.03
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$90,370$43.4565017.18
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54,270$26.096501.72
Power Plant Operators$88,870$42.7365010.60
Chief Executives$166,710$80.156401.51
Public Relations Specialists$70,050$33.686401.08
Recreation Workers$37,510$18.036300.91
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40,210$19.336200.78
Human Resources Managers$129,570$62.296101.32
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$77,430$37.236100.72
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$56,690$27.266001.60
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,580Not published5901.71
Cargo and Freight Agents$52,070$25.035802.84
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66,710$32.075700.31
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$68,700$33.035700.69
Massage Therapists$134,930$64.875702.78
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56,730$27.285701.33
Pharmacists$167,310$80.445600.84
Packers and Packagers, Hand$41,670$20.045600.48
Tutors$45,990$22.115501.50
Instructional Coordinators$72,320$34.775501.15
Animal Caretakers$36,640$17.615500.99
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45,740$21.995502.73
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$82,900$39.865400.73
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$46,530$22.375401.55
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$83,900$40.345401.21
Insurance Sales Agents$50,500$24.285400.54
Logisticians$87,280$41.965301.01
Training and Development Specialists$81,860$39.365300.55
Computer Programmers$91,700$44.095302.75
Software DevelopersNot publishedNot published5300.15
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46,130$22.185200.52
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$95,850$46.085201.75
Forest and Conservation Technicians$68,160$32.775007.88
Loan Officers$72,800$35.004900.86
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$54,530$26.224902.25
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$92,470$44.464901.78
Air Traffic Controllers$123,950$59.5949010.35
Healthcare Social Workers$62,000$29.814801.22
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$77,000$37.024802.57
Sailors and Marine Oilers$63,130$30.354807.19
Management Analysts$100,190$48.174600.24
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$76,800$36.934500.68
Postal Service Mail Carriers$59,880$28.794500.65
Tire Repairers and Changers$43,330$20.834501.98
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$55,220$26.554406.05
Transportation Security Screeners$71,390$34.324404.19
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$77,080$37.064400.75
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$60,980$29.324400.94
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$107,410$51.644308.78
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38,090$18.314300.70
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$57,840$27.814301.06
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$60,810$29.234304.60
Bakers$39,710$19.094300.88
Computer Systems Analysts$88,520$42.564200.39
Ship Engineers$88,190$42.4042023.80
Industrial Production Managers$113,280$54.464100.79
Biological Technicians$56,470$27.154102.82
Occupational Therapists$103,680$49.854101.20
Postal Service Clerks$57,820$27.804102.68
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$54,190$26.054100.25
Community Health Workers$52,000$25.004003.11
Protective Service Workers, All Other$56,120$26.984002.35
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$61,840$29.734001.23
Public Safety Telecommunicators$66,660$32.053901.82
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$97,450$46.853901.93
Public Relations Managers$120,920$58.133802.39
Food Service Managers$82,030$39.443800.75
Labor Relations Specialists$77,870$37.443802.77
Mechanical Engineers$124,340$59.783800.61
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$89,810$43.183803.07
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46,480$22.353801.42
Residential Advisors$46,180$22.203802.14
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$62,590$30.093800.46
Biological Scientists, All Other$106,870$51.383703.14
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$99,270$47.733701.26
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$98,920$47.563700.77
Billing and Posting Clerks$52,170$25.083700.44
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$124,530$59.873705.30
Education Administrators, All Other$101,970$49.023603.08
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$62,210$29.913601.12
Electrical Engineers$125,970$60.563500.83
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$78,810$37.893501.27
Coaches and Scouts$41,170Not published3500.68
Speech-Language Pathologists$102,670$49.363400.89
Psychiatric Technicians$51,650$24.833401.03
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,540$16.613401.03
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$45,680$21.963400.40
Social Workers, All Other$61,220$29.443302.54
Cooks, Short Order$37,780$18.163301.13
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49,380$23.743301.36
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$32,150$15.463300.52
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51,470$24.753300.95
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$80,230Not published3200.58
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$137,320$66.023200.99
Health Education Specialists$71,940$34.593102.26
Dentists, General$230,990$111.053101.18
Emergency Medical Technicians$57,440$27.613100.81
Paramedics$71,860$34.553101.49
Surgical Technologists$80,380$38.653101.28
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$92,760$44.603101.49
Bill and Account Collectors$60,810$29.243100.93
Roofers$66,750$32.093101.09
Information Security Analysts$114,990$55.283000.75
Computer Network Support Specialists$86,110$41.403001.00
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$124,630$59.9230023.22
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$76,970$37.013002.49
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$98,420$47.323002.70
Millwrights$76,940$36.993003.60
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$78,150$37.573000.24
Aircraft Service Attendants$46,760$22.483004.63
Fundraisers$62,750$30.172901.25
Conservation Scientists$79,260$38.102905.30
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$80,800$38.852900.21
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$80,040$38.482907.15
Petroleum Engineers$206,290$99.182807.53
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$57,720$27.752804.43
Helpers--Production Workers$42,530$20.452800.81
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$41,590$19.992801.33
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,730$27.272701.22
Physicians, All Other$355,100$170.722700.37
Glaziers$63,000$30.292702.22
Construction and Building Inspectors$102,410$49.242700.89
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61,680$29.652700.86
Environmental Engineers$110,220$52.992603.28
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$104,930$50.452600.73
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$73,500$35.342601.51
School Bus Monitors$33,990$16.342601.60
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$76,360$36.712600.25
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$56,510$27.172601.37
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,730$18.622600.33
Surveyors$99,550$47.862502.35
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$56,710$27.262500.88
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$64,150$30.842500.75
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$45,740$21.992500.80
Marketing Managers$116,270$55.902400.29
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$92,960$44.692400.55
Sheet Metal Workers$94,600$45.482400.95
Data Scientists$84,110$40.442300.43
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70,990$34.132301.62
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$92,760$44.602301.13
Urban and Regional Planners$93,860$45.132302.51
Advertising Sales Agents$43,840$21.082301.20
Procurement Clerks$54,100$26.012301.93
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$55,350$26.612301.04
Butchers and Meat Cutters$50,450$24.262300.80
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$87,670$42.152200.33
Cost Estimators$97,020$46.652200.46
Budget Analysts$94,740$45.552202.21
Industrial Engineers$156,510$75.252200.28
Architectural and Civil DraftersNot publishedNot published2201.02
Library Technicians$46,940$22.572201.53
Medical Equipment Preparers$49,920$24.002201.38
Motorcycle Mechanics$45,500$21.882207.77
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49,390$23.752200.07
Gas Plant OperatorsNot publishedNot published2205.81
Passenger Attendants$54,290$26.102203.94
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$108,730$52.272100.93
Phlebotomists$45,900$22.072100.71
Property Appraisers and Assessors$80,330$38.622001.63
Engineers, All Other$142,390$68.462000.61
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$81,000Not published2000.99
Financial and Investment Analysts$102,240$49.161900.25
Self-Enrichment Teachers$47,710$22.941900.28
Emergency Medicine Physicians$452,620$217.611902.76
Psychiatric Aides$49,300$23.701902.50
Travel Agents$47,650$22.911901.62
Pile Driver Operators$78,080$37.5419040.07
Transportation Workers, All Other$42,360$20.371906.79
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$79,160$38.061800.78
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$106,810$51.351800.89
Graphic Designers$62,570$30.081800.45
Respiratory Therapists$97,950$47.091800.62
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34,680$16.681800.70
Manicurists and Pedicurists$47,890$23.021800.57
Library Assistants, Clerical$44,800$21.541801.00
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$59,340$28.531705.78
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$70,700$33.991701.10
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$78,130Not published1700.71
Real Estate Sales Agents$89,170$42.871700.42
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$56,470$27.151701.86
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$78,050$37.531707.65
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46,680$22.441701.22
Printing Press Operators$46,460$22.341700.57
Transportation Inspectors$123,120$59.191703.28
Producers and Directors$54,060$25.991600.54
VeterinariansNot publishedNot published1600.90
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$79,040$38.001601.19
Couriers and Messengers$41,720$20.061601.10
Data Entry Keyers$40,700$19.571600.61
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$96,390$46.341601.20
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$72,520$34.861603.22
Medical Equipment Repairers$78,570$37.771601.15
Airfield Operations Specialists$71,510$34.381605.10
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$54,990$26.441500.50
Clergy$55,780$26.821501.23
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$76,000Not published1500.63
Interpreters and TranslatorsNot publishedNot published1501.34
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$67,760$32.581500.54
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$26,350$12.671504.59
File Clerks$49,910$24.001500.99
Purchasing Managers$114,650$55.121400.80
Physical Scientists, All Other$120,240$57.811402.96
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$80,760$38.831402.15
Judicial Law Clerks$67,580$32.491404.92
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$183,310$88.131402.86
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$105,670$50.811400.77
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$114,940$55.261400.58
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$60,320$29.001401.30
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$74,680$35.901401.99
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$69,910$33.611400.43
Financial Specialists, All Other$77,070$37.051300.47
Anthropologists and Archeologists$89,810$43.181306.69
Rehabilitation Counselors$61,590$29.611300.64
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$168,930Not published1300.75
Technical Writers$83,200$40.001301.35
Dietitians and Nutritionists$87,980$42.301300.82
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,490$17.541300.49
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$89,170$42.871303.06
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$52,700$25.341304.54
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceNot publishedNot published1301.14
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$85,470$41.091304.76
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,230$27.991306.38
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$70,700$33.991201.49
Emergency Management Directors$101,850$48.971204.40
Computer Network Architects$119,720$57.561200.32
School Psychologists$94,460$45.421200.92
Anesthesiologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more1201.45
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$61,300$29.471200.50
Skincare Specialists$41,240$19.831200.78
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$36,780$17.681200.22
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$76,970$37.011200.82
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$54,410$26.161203.30
Machinists$77,670$37.341200.20
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$80,210$38.561206.00
Fundraising Managers$103,090$49.561101.41
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$102,690$49.371102.41
Legal Support Workers, All Other$85,000$40.871101.13
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$80,390Not published1101.80
General Internal Medicine Physicians$366,080$176.001100.80
Physical Therapist Assistants$77,640$37.331100.45
Physical Therapist Aides$55,760$26.811101.05
Medical Transcriptionists$48,360$23.251101.25
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$79,870$38.401100.61
Insurance Underwriters$81,620$39.241000.46
Aerospace Engineers$101,710$48.901000.68
Chemical Technicians$79,380$38.171000.82
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$75,960$36.521001.02
Neurologists$354,760$170.561004.46
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$120,610$57.991001.12
Real Estate Brokers$65,820$31.641001.01
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$73,690$35.431000.56
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,290$22.741001.07
Home Appliance Repairers$63,950$30.741001.55
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$75,360$36.231000.26
Food Batchmakers$39,030$18.771000.27
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$52,680$25.331001.23
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,000$23.081000.78
Production Workers, All Other$43,560$20.941000.19
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$74,710$35.921001.01
Database Administrators$108,810$52.31900.60
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$78,580$37.789011.17
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$82,770Not published900.78
Curators$63,880$30.71903.43
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$56,470$27.15900.37
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$43,820$21.07901.04
Chiropractors$103,500$49.76901.03
Nurse Anesthetists$341,210$164.04900.82
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$49,970$24.02900.61
Opticians, Dispensing$58,250$28.01900.59
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$76,340$36.70901.62
Desktop PublishersNot publishedNot published9012.68
Helpers--Carpenters$39,210$18.85901.89
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$45,860$22.05901.82
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$88,330$42.47901.52
Parking Attendants$36,580$17.59900.32
Material Moving Workers, All Other$48,150$23.15901.82
Training and Development Managers$105,430$50.69800.75
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$103,080$49.56800.21
StatisticiansNot publishedNot published801.24
Electrical and Electronics DraftersNot publishedNot published802.01
Foresters$87,210$41.93803.85
Economists$111,040$53.39802.18
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$81,700Not published803.59
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$76,490Not published801.96
Floral Designers$48,130$23.14800.91
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$44,790$21.53801.70
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$47,630$22.90800.25
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$83,520$40.15800.88
Helpers--Extraction Workers$48,820$23.47805.81
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$125,260$60.22801.81
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$113,670$54.65804.23
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$58,390$28.07802.56
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,010$23.56800.21
Tax Preparers$62,360$29.98700.46
Database Architects$112,500$54.09700.53
Operations Research Analysts$88,750$42.67700.30
Materials Engineers$123,360$59.31701.36
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansNot publishedNot published700.93
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$76,090$36.58704.90
Counselors, All Other$45,060$21.67701.21
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$79,040Not published700.81
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$35,790Not published700.22
Audio and Video Technicians$62,060$29.84700.46
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$110,220$52.99701.16
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$71,100$34.18700.87
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$68,610$32.99701.00
Orderlies$39,410$18.95700.62
Private Detectives and Investigators$53,440$25.69700.97
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$32,150$15.46701.23
Order Clerks$37,590$18.07700.43
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$56,010$26.93701.30
Carpet Installers$76,790$36.92702.35
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$92,860$44.64701.46
Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other$106,840$51.367010.07
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$63,420$30.49700.62
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$75,540$36.32600.39
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$94,630$45.50600.53
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$89,170$42.87602.04
Chemists$106,010$50.96600.35
Hydrologists$108,660$52.24604.55
Marriage and Family Therapists$60,010$28.85600.45
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$58,330Not published602.41
Museum Technicians and Conservators$60,840$29.25602.16
Music Directors and ComposersNot publishedNot published602.23
Editors$63,630$30.59600.33
Optometrists$170,310$81.88600.67
Nurse Midwives$133,430$64.15603.35
Pediatricians, General$267,390$128.55600.68
Surgeons, All Other$239,200 or more$115.00 or more601.07
Surgical Assistants$61,210$29.43601.19
Occupational Therapy Assistants$53,530$25.74600.56
Bailiffs$90,600$43.56601.71
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$52,040$25.02601.12
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$68,730$33.04601.07
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,740$23.92600.32
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$106,440$51.17608.17
Financial Risk Specialists$85,370$41.04500.34
Financial Examiners$90,530$43.52500.32
Mechanical DraftersNot publishedNot published500.55
Photographers$39,190$18.84500.48
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$83,620$40.20501.01
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$421,450$202.62501.03
Psychiatrists$342,170$164.51500.93
Animal Trainers$34,900$16.78501.30
Highway Maintenance Workers$54,090$26.01500.15
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$93,130$44.77503.94
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$79,050$38.01501.97
Avionics Technicians$94,810$45.58501.18
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$60,190$28.94500.67
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62,700$30.14500.71
Crane and Tower Operators$92,490$44.47500.58
Credit Analysts$81,340$39.11400.27
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$105,780$50.85401.74
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$80,290$38.60401.37
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,860$37.43401.76
Life Scientists, All Other$82,220$39.53402.84
Survey Researchers$70,560$33.93402.10
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$124,270$59.75400.27
Sociologists$108,170$52.01407.45
Social Science Research Assistants$62,230$29.92400.61
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$109,600Not published400.48
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$101,700Not published403.66
Art Directors$75,200$36.16400.35
Artists and Related Workers, All Other$63,080$30.33402.76
Interior Designers$63,320$30.44400.27
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$239,200 or more$115.00 or more404.08
Pest Control Workers$46,900$22.55400.18
Meter Readers, Utilities$62,690$30.14400.91
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48,740$23.44400.09
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$50,450$24.26400.61
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$84,410$40.58400.72
Fence Erectors$64,600$31.06400.86
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$52,260$25.12400.85
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61,290$29.47400.32
Riggers$58,010$27.89400.84
Sewing Machine Operators$43,850$21.08400.19
Compensation and Benefits Managers$122,490$58.89300.66
Web and Digital Interface Designers$71,300$34.28300.15
Calibration Technologists and TechniciansNot publishedNot published301.00
Soil and Plant Scientists$100,320$48.23300.92
Microbiologists$76,320$36.69300.85
Film and Video Editors$38,800$18.65300.57
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$239,200 or more$115.00 or more301.05
Hearing Aid Specialists$75,300$36.20301.48
Animal Control Workers$63,340$30.45301.19
Financial Clerks, All Other$55,300$26.59300.45
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45,760$22.00300.30
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$109,450$52.62300.31
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$55,280$26.58300.76
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$57,200$27.50300.44
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,240$22.23300.34
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$94,380$45.38Not publishedNot published
Audiologists$114,170$54.89Not publishedNot published
Bicycle Repairers$42,330$20.35Not publishedNot published
Chemical Engineers$106,080$51.00Not publishedNot published
Craft Artists$41,600$20.00Not publishedNot published
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$73,890Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Lodging Managers$80,060$38.49Not publishedNot published
Mechanical Door Repairers$103,550$49.79Not publishedNot published
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$46,730$22.47Not publishedNot published
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$85,650Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Personal Financial Advisors$78,690$37.83Not publishedNot published
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$61,480$29.56Not publishedNot published
Sales Engineers$71,080$34.18Not publishedNot published
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37,690$18.12Not publishedNot published
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$103,080$49.56Not publishedNot published

About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.