metropolitan statistical area · 14460

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area

Figures describe the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Boston city limits. The area spans MA, NH.

Median annual wage, all occupations$66,620
Total employment2,703,890

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area was $66,620 per year ($32.03 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 2,703,890 jobs. 703 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Common salary lookups here

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
Biochemists and Biophysicists22.7313,370$131,550
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers9.904,040$128,550
Biological Technicians6.057,320$61,610
Microbiologists5.491,810$122,350
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists5.3616,060$129,500
Natural Sciences Managers5.069,570$291,000
Materials Scientists4.74700$132,600
Statisticians3.871,950$102,320

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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area
Occupation
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40,910$19.6772,4200.97
General and Operations Managers$133,800$64.3370,9501.16
Registered Nurses$106,180$51.0564,2401.09
Retail Salespersons$36,850$17.7264,1500.95
Fast Food and Counter Workers$36,290$17.4560,1300.90
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$46,550$22.3843,1601.12
Cashiers$36,040$17.3342,9200.80
Software Developers$166,090$79.8542,3101.44
Waiters and Waitresses$39,270$18.8841,5701.05
Customer Service Representatives$49,920$24.0037,7800.84
Accountants and Auditors$100,150$48.1537,1501.47
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,700$18.1335,7700.73
Office Clerks, General$50,710$24.3834,4800.80
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$102,390$49.2332,3102.07
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$59,330$28.5328,5400.96
Management Analysts$135,640$65.2126,4501.69
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40,930Not published26,3501.07
Nursing Assistants$47,590$22.8826,1301.04
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$77,990$37.5025,6301.03
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$83,420$40.1125,3101.16
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,600$21.9224,0300.47
Cooks, Restaurant$45,830$22.0322,9000.93
Human Resources Specialists$90,270$43.4021,7701.37
Financial Managers$209,780$100.8521,6501.48
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$60,960$29.3121,1700.89
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$59,670$28.6921,0300.79
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$98,850Not published20,6001.11
Computer and Information Systems Managers$214,960$103.3520,5301.76
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98,060Not published20,3400.84
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64,010$30.7820,0900.56
Lawyers$183,350$88.1520,0801.53
Security Guards$44,990$21.6319,2500.86
Project Management Specialists$114,990$55.2818,8401.02
Computer Systems Analysts$129,180$62.1117,4701.93
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,090$22.6416,4100.77
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51,600$24.8116,3300.98
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$129,500$62.2616,0605.36
Light Truck Drivers$49,630$23.8615,9100.93
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$49,030$23.5715,1200.91
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$58,850$28.3014,9000.76
Bartenders$37,760$18.1514,8401.13
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46,030$22.1314,5001.74
Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,930$21.1214,3200.91
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$98,340$47.2814,2300.75
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$79,670$38.3114,0100.65
Computer User Support Specialists$77,850$37.4313,5801.09
Electricians$79,910$38.4213,4101.02
Biochemists and Biophysicists$131,550$63.2513,37022.73
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$99,890$48.0213,1100.93
Financial and Investment Analysts$117,520$56.5013,0102.07
Medical and Health Services Managers$136,760$65.7512,9901.25
Carpenters$75,210$36.1612,7201.09
Marketing Managers$213,910$102.8411,9401.74
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$101,200$48.6611,8601.39
Construction Laborers$63,420$30.4911,5800.61
Sales Managers$206,610$99.3311,5401.04
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$94,170Not published11,5301.07
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$78,180$37.5911,4400.98
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$85,260$40.9911,2901.41
Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,740$16.2211,2501.16
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,130$29.8711,1501.30
Compliance Officers$103,940$49.9710,9201.51
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39,470$18.9810,9200.73
Medical Assistants$50,740$24.3910,7500.76
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$35,140$16.8910,5801.41
Dishwashers$37,750$18.1510,5401.27
Childcare Workers$41,590$20.0010,4401.16
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49,980$24.0310,1400.71
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$93,010$44.7210,0901.18
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,860$23.019,9000.41
Food Preparation Workers$39,660$19.079,6300.62
Natural Sciences Managers$291,000$139.909,5705.06
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,060$23.109,5302.22
Training and Development Specialists$83,800$40.299,3601.17
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$63,060$30.329,3600.76
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$96,760$46.529,2001.14
Managers, All Other$184,250$88.589,1200.84
Self-Enrichment Teachers$50,250$24.169,1101.58
Industrial Engineers$118,970$57.209,0101.42
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,780$16.728,8900.94
Recreation Workers$38,770$18.648,7201.51
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$79,480$38.218,7101.50
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$94,970$45.668,6900.81
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$122,550$58.928,6701.75
Firefighters$73,990$35.578,5101.42
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$82,190$39.528,4100.75
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$80,760$38.838,1701.33
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,660$39.748,0600.69
Civil Engineers$107,670$51.777,9701.25
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$43,590$20.967,9701.84
Data Scientists$132,040$63.487,9301.74
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37,430$18.007,8701.48
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$164,450Not published7,8302.03
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,210$27.997,8000.75
Construction Managers$156,470$75.237,5701.14
Insurance Sales Agents$80,120$38.527,4200.89
Pharmacy Technicians$46,890$22.557,3700.90
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$65,190$31.347,3501.31
Biological Technicians$61,610$29.627,3206.05
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$131,080Not published7,2601.27
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65,730$31.607,2100.67
Dental Assistants$58,160$27.967,1901.07
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$77,420$37.227,0701.04
Administrative Services Managers$120,670$58.026,9601.52
Mechanical Engineers$119,300$57.366,8901.33
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$131,130$63.046,7702.16
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$116,770$56.146,7601.24
Architectural and Engineering Managers$205,130$98.626,6901.75
Human Resources Managers$184,990$88.946,4801.69
Bus Drivers, School$65,170$31.336,4700.92
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$76,940$36.996,3700.77
Physicians, All Other$229,870$110.516,3501.07
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$79,850$38.396,3000.92
Social and Human Service Assistants$47,530$22.856,0900.80
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$106,050$50.986,0601.12
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$122,210$58.766,0501.86
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$78,530$37.756,0500.85
Counter and Rental Clerks$45,510$21.886,0300.87
Nurse Practitioners$147,480$70.905,9901.07
Social and Community Service Managers$85,430$41.075,7301.57
Billing and Posting Clerks$58,100$27.935,7100.81
Animal Caretakers$39,850$19.165,5901.20
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$142,920$68.715,4603.24
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$42,080$20.235,4500.60
Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,090$29.855,4300.95
Public Relations Specialists$81,440$39.165,3801.09
Physical Therapists$103,550$49.785,3301.15
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$48,530$23.335,3100.69
Pharmacists$139,660$67.145,2800.94
Computer Network Architects$160,650$77.245,2401.68
Information Security Analysts$136,550$65.655,2201.57
Chief ExecutivesNot publishedNot published5,2101.47
Dental Hygienists$101,990$49.035,1501.33
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,800$22.985,0300.37
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$97,410Not published4,9801.10
Healthcare Social Workers$78,410$37.704,9501.52
Machinists$72,060$34.654,8700.98
Coaches and Scouts$56,220Not published4,8401.12
Tellers$47,520$22.854,8200.84
Computer Occupations, All Other$121,230$58.294,8000.63
Occupational Therapists$101,940$49.014,7901.70
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$63,830$30.694,6602.02
Fundraisers$80,340$38.624,6202.39
Facilities Managers$127,400$61.254,5801.69
Logisticians$101,540$48.824,5101.03
Correctional Officers and Jailers$89,060$42.824,5100.68
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$122,870$59.074,4701.20
Cooks, Short Order$39,600$19.044,4601.85
Instructional Coordinators$98,370$47.294,4501.12
Chefs and Head Cooks$72,470$34.844,4301.27
Bakers$38,570$18.544,3801.07
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37,330$17.954,3700.85
Flight Attendants$61,510Not published4,3101.88
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61,490$29.564,1300.61
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$104,590$50.284,1001.02
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75,200$36.164,0600.53
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$128,550$61.804,0409.90
Electrical Engineers$128,610$61.834,0301.17
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$119,120$57.273,9302.12
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$87,630Not published3,9201.37
Food Batchmakers$37,010$17.793,8401.27
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$96,170Not published3,8202.35
Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,480$17.063,7801.42
Speech-Language Pathologists$102,810$49.433,7201.17
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108,190$52.013,7201.38
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,660$16.673,6800.53
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$79,450$38.203,6601.57
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$78,010$37.513,6501.47
Real Estate Sales AgentsNot publishedNot published3,6501.08
Graphic Designers$78,270$37.633,5601.03
Tutors$64,710$31.113,5501.17
Physician Assistants$142,410$68.473,5501.26
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38,950$18.733,5300.53
Industrial Production Managers$153,210$73.663,5000.82
Psychiatric Technicians$57,610$27.703,4601.27
Rehabilitation Counselors$47,440$22.813,4302.08
Loan Officers$103,400$49.713,4200.72
Operations Research Analysts$100,700$48.423,4201.81
Emergency Medical Technicians$50,560$24.313,4101.08
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$88,390$42.493,3800.60
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,390$21.343,3600.51
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$62,690$30.143,3301.22
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78,190$37.593,2901.99
Food Service Managers$92,650$44.553,2800.79
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$70,120$33.713,2701.18
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$103,110Not published3,2502.28
Residential Advisors$48,830$23.483,2502.20
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$57,820$27.803,2200.82
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$128,760$61.913,1900.83
Cost Estimators$102,640$49.353,1100.80
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$75,770$36.433,1100.62
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$55,950$26.903,1000.83
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$39,990$19.222,9800.66
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50,970$24.502,9701.32
Chemists$127,290$61.202,9602.06
Family Medicine Physicians$284,010$136.542,9501.58
Construction and Building Inspectors$84,620$40.692,9501.16
Driver/Sales Workers$47,340$22.762,8800.41
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$61,390$29.522,8700.92
Computer Hardware Engineers$167,600$80.582,8402.13
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37,690$18.122,8200.82
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$60,940$29.302,7800.88
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$105,960$50.942,7201.11
Parts Salespersons$46,370$22.302,6800.57
Parking Attendants$37,360$17.962,6501.11
Producers and Directors$83,850$40.312,6401.06
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$99,150$47.672,6301.34
Biological Scientists, All Other$110,410$53.082,6302.71
Medical Records Specialists$60,460$29.072,6300.78
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$62,850$30.222,5800.82
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49,760Not published2,5000.87
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$66,930$32.182,5000.94
Engineers, All Other$133,940$64.402,4900.93
Editors$86,410$41.542,4801.56
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$96,740$46.512,4601.43
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$50,700$24.372,4400.95
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56,560$27.192,4400.69
Sales Engineers$136,620$65.682,4102.67
School Psychologists$98,670$47.442,3402.11
Production Workers, All Other$48,790$23.462,3400.53
Web and Digital Interface Designers$122,270$58.792,3301.18
Sheet Metal Workers$82,550$39.692,3301.12
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$100,360$48.252,2701.46
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44,070$21.192,2600.79
Bill and Account Collectors$59,800$28.752,2600.82
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59,630$28.672,2300.86
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$63,770$30.662,2100.31
Massage Therapists$75,160$36.132,1801.27
Architectural and Civil Drafters$79,310$38.132,1501.19
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$81,620Not published2,1501.30
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$78,240$37.622,1400.87
Library Assistants, Clerical$45,890$22.062,1301.44
Database Architects$161,650$77.722,1201.82
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight EngineersNot publishedNot published2,1201.18
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$87,020Not published2,1102.10
Insurance Underwriters$106,170$51.042,0801.13
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$58,000$27.892,0201.13
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$135,480Not published2,0102.88
Dietitians and Nutritionists$77,840$37.432,0001.48
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37,180$17.882,0000.73
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$49,930$24.001,9802.20
Statisticians$102,320$49.191,9503.87
Purchasing Managers$174,640$83.961,9401.32
Community Health Workers$56,920$27.371,9401.81
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$121,270$58.301,9201.45
Dentists, General$181,150$87.091,9200.89
Database Administrators$132,370$63.641,9101.57
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$64,180$30.851,8900.64
Pediatricians, General$221,170$106.331,8602.72
Physical Therapist Assistants$80,430$38.671,8600.95
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57,370$27.581,8200.75
Public Relations Managers$176,390$84.801,8101.39
Microbiologists$122,350$58.821,8105.49
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45,790$22.011,8000.82
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$72,560$34.891,7701.39
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$52,670$25.321,7401.41
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$101,250Not published1,7300.89
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$103,090$49.561,7301.02
Fundraising Managers$161,500$77.641,7202.55
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34,020$16.361,7100.81
Computer Network Support Specialists$88,950$42.761,7000.67
Phlebotomists$50,420$24.241,7000.68
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$82,930Not published1,6902.34
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$68,100$32.741,6900.74
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,940$21.121,6900.65
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$79,980Not published1,6801.59
Interpreters and Translators$75,120$36.121,6601.83
Public Safety Telecommunicators$62,660$30.121,6600.93
Medical Equipment Repairers$78,480$37.731,6601.44
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,070$24.561,6301.40
Computer and Information Research Scientists$170,510$81.971,6202.50
Health Education Specialists$62,260$29.931,6201.42
Computer Programmers$128,900$61.971,6001.00
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57,890$27.831,6001.13
Technical Writers$111,750$53.721,5902.01
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$109,200$52.501,5901.02
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,250$35.701,5801.20
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$83,550Not published1,5601.15
Respiratory Therapists$104,580$50.281,5600.64
Art Directors$151,820$72.991,5501.68
Surgical Technologists$81,500$39.181,5500.76
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$111,490$53.601,5500.68
Veterinarians$138,900$66.781,5401.06
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$60,250$28.961,5300.53
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$81,700Not published1,5000.79
Travel Agents$58,890$28.311,4901.55
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54,560$26.231,4900.54
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59,490$28.601,4800.81
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$44,230$21.261,4700.71
Environmental Engineers$109,620$52.701,4602.18
Data Entry Keyers$47,640$22.901,4600.66
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$73,330$35.251,4600.65
Web Developers$108,520$52.171,4501.19
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$59,890$28.791,4100.75
Aircraft Service Attendants$44,190$21.241,3902.56
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$128,070Not published1,3801.58
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$67,320$32.371,3600.50
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49,210$23.661,3600.58
Printing Press Operators$52,180$25.091,3600.54
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53,740$25.841,3400.67
Orderlies$39,800$19.141,3301.46
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$78,560$37.771,3300.89
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$86,510Not published1,3201.59
Medical Equipment Preparers$60,840$29.251,3100.98
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$120,840$58.101,3101.10
Library Technicians$57,330$27.561,2901.08
Interior Designers$81,480$39.171,2901.04
Tour and Travel Guides$38,440$18.481,2901.39
Highway Maintenance Workers$60,800$29.231,2900.48
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,080$23.121,2900.43
Labor Relations Specialists$118,520$56.981,2801.13
Postal Service Clerks$62,610$30.101,2700.99
Transportation Security Screeners$76,130$36.601,2501.43
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$38,830$18.671,2500.50
Chemical Technicians$67,850$32.621,2401.24
Paramedics$66,460$31.951,2400.71
General Internal Medicine Physicians$243,230$116.941,2201.05
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$93,280$44.841,2200.51
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$73,550$35.361,1901.21
Skincare Specialists$47,480$22.831,1800.93
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$76,770$36.911,1800.38
Pest Control Workers$45,570$21.911,1700.65
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$123,910$59.571,1601.54
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$60,760$29.211,1600.61
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$57,440$27.621,1500.73
Butchers and Meat Cutters$48,910$23.521,1500.49
Passenger Attendants$43,350$20.841,1502.45
Writers and Authors$85,260$40.991,1301.35
Financial Risk Specialists$132,580$63.741,1201.01
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$103,340Not published1,1200.43
Roofers$66,350$31.901,1200.47
Tax Preparers$59,630$28.671,1100.83
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$110,150$52.961,1100.56
Urban and Regional Planners$103,460$49.741,1001.43
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$43,090$20.711,1002.23
Advertising Sales Agents$83,470$40.131,1000.69
Order Clerks$55,090$26.491,1000.84
Helpers--Production Workers$43,240$20.791,1000.38
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,390$30.001,0901.73
School Bus Monitors$38,470$18.501,0900.80
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36,740$17.661,0900.61
Credit Analysts$101,890$48.991,0800.97
Surveyors$94,970$45.661,0701.21
Couriers and Messengers$43,830$21.071,0700.90
Physicists$106,000$50.961,0602.98
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$119,810Not published1,0601.72
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$62,780$30.191,0601.11
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$96,960$46.621,0601.16
Materials Engineers$111,480$53.601,0202.58
Commercial and Industrial Designers$102,530$49.291,0201.76
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$44,840$21.561,0100.62
Education Administrators, All Other$86,540$41.619901.03
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$62,020$29.829801.50
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$33,110$15.929801.20
Aerospace Engineers$149,470$71.869600.81
Opticians, Dispensing$64,170$30.859500.75
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62,870$30.239500.27
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$60,230$28.969500.31
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$59,080$28.419400.82
Budget Analysts$98,330$47.279301.13
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$80,890Not published9201.80
Chemical Engineers$109,460$52.639102.48
AnesthesiologistsNot publishedNot published8601.28
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82,420$39.638500.43
Occupational Therapy Assistants$75,300$36.208500.96
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45,760$22.008500.51
Sewing Machine Operators$42,970$20.668500.47
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,730$22.958500.83
Physical Therapist Aides$37,440$18.008401.00
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$39,080$18.798400.18
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$95,520$45.938401.00
Financial Examiners$105,230$50.598200.69
Economists$108,140$51.998202.65
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$47,500$22.848200.86
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$47,510$22.848100.72
Tire Repairers and Changers$36,950$17.778100.43
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$59,120$28.437900.59
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$94,290$45.337801.18
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$107,000$51.447800.71
Glaziers$107,610$51.747800.77
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$105,670$50.817601.18
PsychiatristsNot publishedNot published7601.57
Brokerage Clerks$64,000$30.777601.22
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59,080$28.407600.73
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$73,630$35.407502.79
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$100,610Not published7500.38
Property Appraisers and Assessors$94,230$45.317400.75
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$65,780$31.637400.58
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$98,290$47.257401.80
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$69,340$33.347300.35
Dietetic Technicians$40,130$19.297201.31
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$74,880$36.007201.45
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$79,020$37.997200.64
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$170,310Not published7102.04
Optometrists$154,970$74.517100.96
Materials Scientists$132,600$63.757004.74
Cargo and Freight Agents$59,330$28.527000.41
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$72,710$34.966900.66
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$100,770Not published6901.93
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$82,780$39.806901.04
Funeral Attendants$48,110$23.136801.25
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$52,550$25.276800.20
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$131,690Not published6702.27
Floral Designers$47,220$22.706700.95
Photographers$55,020$26.456700.74
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$51,480$24.756600.41
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47,750$22.966500.70
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,150$23.636500.30
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69,430$33.386400.54
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$98,100$47.166400.41
Power Plant Operators$103,900$49.956401.26
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$99,100Not published6301.83
Credit Counselors$64,080$30.816201.28
Epidemiologists$115,890$55.726202.95
Clergy$73,160$35.176200.62
Emergency Medicine Physicians$356,230$171.276201.09
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$99,440Not published6101.18
Compensation and Benefits Managers$185,590$89.225901.47
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$59,880$28.795900.94
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,320$21.315900.75
Chiropractors$75,940$36.515700.82
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$107,060$51.475701.15
Psychiatric Aides$48,100$23.135700.93
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59,820$28.765600.55
Semiconductor Processing Technicians$59,110$28.425601.02
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$62,750$30.175500.80
Bailiffs$79,570$38.265501.83
History Teachers, Postsecondary$105,420Not published5401.65
Musicians and SingersNot published$38.185400.86
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$45,760$22.005400.90
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,220$24.635400.51
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$85,560$41.145401.08
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$50,210$24.145400.21
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$123,250Not published5301.54
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$174,910Not published5302.66
Nurse Anesthetists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more5300.58
Surgeons, All Other$386,300$185.725201.19
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$52,570$25.275201.34
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$128,640Not published5102.22
ActorsNot publishedNot published5100.54
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61,890$29.755101.77
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$235,460$113.205001.35
Animal Trainers$42,180$20.285001.53
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,310$22.755000.88
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$48,330$23.235000.46
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$55,530$26.705000.87
Crane and Tower Operators$98,140$47.195000.67
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$128,600$61.834901.31
Athletic Trainers$71,880Not published4900.93
Financial Clerks, All Other$61,010$29.334900.78
Helpers--Electricians$48,340$23.244900.44
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$72,790$35.004901.22
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$75,130$36.124900.76
Conservation Scientists$78,580$37.784801.06
Fashion Designers$106,630$51.274801.28
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$83,160Not published4702.16
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,820$28.284700.28
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$48,470$23.304600.81
Commercial PilotsNot publishedNot published4600.55
Procurement Clerks$61,700$29.664500.46
File Clerks$50,680$24.374500.36
Psychologists, All Other$112,900$54.284401.33
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$100,140Not published4402.22
CardiologistsNot publishedNot published4401.48
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$64,350$30.944400.48
Marriage and Family Therapists$69,830$33.574300.37
Film and Video Editors$88,910$42.754300.96
Surgical Assistants$58,370$28.064301.11
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$38,210$18.374300.29
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$221,710$106.594201.01
Protective Service Workers, All Other$52,170$25.084200.30
Mechanical Drafters$78,210$37.604100.59
Social Workers, All Other$98,320$47.274100.37
Chemical Plant and System Operators$82,170$39.504101.43
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$103,810Not published4001.97
Tapers$70,810$34.054001.81
Broadcast Technicians$49,590$23.843901.06
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$46,550$22.383903.05
Judicial Law Clerks$143,350$68.923801.64
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$68,520$32.943800.52
Solar Photovoltaic Installers$59,400$28.563800.69
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$59,100$28.423800.71
Home Appliance Repairers$69,610$33.473800.69
Food Scientists and Technologists$103,580$49.803701.64
Tool and Die Makers$77,620$37.323700.37
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$36,410$17.503700.82
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,230$24.153600.66
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$45,320$21.793600.50
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$74,760$35.943501.75
Landscape Architects$91,520$44.003501.02
Physical Scientists, All Other$137,050$65.893500.89
Dental Laboratory Technicians$75,480$36.293500.58
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$86,140$41.413401.09
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$83,950$40.363400.68
Sailors and Marine Oilers$44,070$21.193400.61
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$77,410$37.223301.15
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$325,200$156.353302.15
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$121,660Not published3202.37
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$124,440Not published3201.89
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$77,670$37.343200.53
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$105,930$50.933200.35
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$76,300$36.683200.89
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$48,990$23.563100.52
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$98,370Not published2901.01
Museum Technicians and Conservators$58,530$28.142901.36
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$123,450$59.352900.97
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$119,460$57.432900.81
Prepress Technicians and Workers$58,360$28.062900.71
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$85,240$40.982800.82
Airfield Operations Specialists$56,020$26.932801.06
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$62,540$30.072700.62
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,680$21.002701.70
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59,270$28.492700.16
Music Directors and Composers$78,760$37.872601.19
Radiation Therapists$106,300$51.102600.87
Parking Enforcement Workers$51,980$24.992601.63
Advertising and Promotions Managers$173,020$83.192500.67
Forensic Science Technicians$79,320$38.142500.76
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$113,750$54.692500.88
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$55,010$26.452500.24
Medical Appliance Technicians$59,910$28.802501.29
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$102,730$49.392400.58
Sociologists$106,530$51.222406.09
Physicians, Pathologists$285,240$137.142401.23
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,750$24.882400.52
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$85,560Not published2301.00
Special Education Teachers, All Other$74,370Not published2300.39
Archivists$78,220$37.612301.65
Private Detectives and Investigators$60,910$29.292300.38
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$55,360$26.612301.10
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$38,410$18.472300.41
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$61,500$29.572300.87
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$44,310$21.302300.89
Etchers and Engravers$50,710$24.382301.68
Taxi Drivers$35,290$16.972300.32
Nuclear Engineers$144,830$69.632200.84
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$76,820$36.932200.42
Curators$78,720$37.852201.03
Orthotists and Prosthetists$90,160$43.352201.33
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$62,810$30.202100.56
Pharmacy Aides$38,140$18.342100.30
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$36,860$17.722100.20
Meter Readers, Utilities$54,160$26.042100.61
Gas Plant Operators$104,770$50.372100.66
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,720$30.642000.95
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$56,430$27.132000.34
Nurse Midwives$174,870$84.072001.42
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$37,610$18.082000.75
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$59,640$28.682000.41
Political Scientists$133,930$64.391901.95
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$106,480Not published1902.08
Word Processors and Typists$53,740$25.841900.32
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$65,870$31.671900.76
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$41,030$19.731900.36
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$101,150$48.631800.74
Funeral Home Managers$80,790$38.841800.76
AstronomersNot publishedNot published1805.00
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$79,310$38.131800.48
Recreational Therapists$63,390$30.481800.70
Genetic Counselors$97,240$46.751802.76
Plasterers and Stucco MasonsNot publishedNot published1800.53
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$76,110$36.591800.30
Bicycle Repairers$41,600$20.001800.85
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$50,050$24.061800.65
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$107,010Not published1701.44
Medical Transcriptionists$39,010$18.761700.23
Animal Control Workers$63,140$30.361700.80
Proofreaders and Copy Markers$57,840$27.811702.18
Food Processing Workers, All Other$44,310$21.301700.15
Emergency Management Directors$126,570$60.851600.66
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$75,190$36.151600.50
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$83,410Not published1600.73
Audiologists$108,960$52.381600.66
Riggers$53,110$25.531600.40
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$56,710$27.271600.54
Furniture Finishers$56,300$27.071600.63
Survey Researchers$74,890$36.011501.03
Set and Exhibit Designers$74,710$35.921500.83
Podiatrists$239,990$115.381500.88
Exercise Physiologists$64,170$30.851500.98
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$110,970$53.351501.04
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and IllustratorsNot publishedNot published1400.70
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$49,410Not published1400.51
Disc Jockeys, Except RadioNot publishedNot published1400.98
Sound Engineering Technicians$77,420$37.221400.61
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$47,720$22.941400.90
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$39,590$19.041400.37
New Accounts Clerks$50,090$24.081400.23
Statistical Assistants$70,570$33.931401.70
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,790$24.421400.31
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$44,500$21.391400.58
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$90,910$43.711300.53
Drafters, All Other$74,380$35.761300.52
Food Science Technicians$63,160$30.361300.51
Therapists, All Other$69,500$33.411300.33
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$83,410$40.101300.53
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$70,570$33.931300.43
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$52,470$25.231300.78
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherNot published$16.611200.43
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$46,120$22.171200.33
Counselors, All Other$58,250$28.001100.22
DancersNot publishedNot published1100.76
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55,650$26.761100.45
Plant and System Operators, All Other$64,030$30.781100.46
Life Scientists, All Other$115,230$55.401000.78
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$60,440$29.061000.45
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$55,990$26.921000.37
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$50,470$24.271000.42
Upholsterers$48,380$23.261000.28
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$46,550$22.381000.53
Air Traffic Controllers$135,720$65.251000.25
Foresters$86,070$41.38900.49
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$68,040$32.71900.23
Pile Driver Operators$121,900$58.61902.26
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$73,090$35.14900.27
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$37,800$18.17900.08
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,960$23.06900.40
Ship Engineers$126,630$60.88900.64
Forest and Conservation Workers$51,300$24.67800.73
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58,980$28.36800.53
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$77,490$37.26800.41
Material Moving Workers, All Other$81,700$39.28800.19
Anthropologists and Archeologists$117,080$56.29700.47
Costume Attendants$56,000$26.92700.58
Motorcycle Mechanics$56,360$27.09700.31
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$50,090$24.08700.80
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$54,380$26.14700.15
Foundry Mold and Coremakers$47,520$22.85700.30
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$48,130$23.14700.29
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$57,000$27.40700.50
Occupational Therapy Aides$35,340$16.99600.82
Desktop Publishers$80,960$38.92601.02
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$47,460$22.82600.15
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$79,120$38.04600.72
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$70,980$34.13601.27
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesNot publishedNot published500.21
Nuclear Technicians$113,390$54.51500.45
Artists and Related Workers, All Other$92,100$44.28500.38
Medical Dosimetrists$148,000$71.16500.86
Agricultural Inspectors$47,770$22.97500.20
Traffic Technicians$67,450$32.43500.39
Gambling Managers$100,460$48.30400.44
Mathematicians$104,190$50.09401.26
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80,850Not published400.71
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$65,850$31.66400.17
Dentists, All Other Specialists$233,060$112.05400.48
Correspondence Clerks$45,180$21.72400.59
Avionics Technicians$86,830$41.74400.13
Pourers and Casters, Metal$66,120$31.79400.52
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$64,010$30.77400.37
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$44,570$21.43400.22
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$79,420$38.18300.17
Crematory Operators$59,510$28.61300.60
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers$55,540$26.70300.60
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$79,260$38.11300.05
Actuaries$129,590$62.31Not publishedNot published
Acupuncturists$107,880$51.87Not publishedNot published
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$108,040$51.94Not publishedNot published
Audio and Video Technicians$86,470$41.57Not publishedNot published
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$57,930$27.85Not publishedNot published
Carpet Installers$48,900$23.51Not publishedNot published
Concierges$40,670$19.56Not publishedNot published
Cooks, Fast Food$41,600$20.00Not publishedNot published
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$56,110$26.98Not publishedNot published
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$150,120$72.17Not publishedNot published
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$62,350$29.97Not publishedNot published
Fence Erectors$49,210$23.66Not publishedNot published
Financial Specialists, All Other$100,150$48.15Not publishedNot published
Floor Sanders and Finishers$63,290$30.43Not publishedNot published
Gambling Dealers$32,910$15.82Not publishedNot published
Hearing Aid Specialists$75,310$36.21Not publishedNot published
Helpers--Carpenters$48,530$23.33Not publishedNot published
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44,360$21.33Not publishedNot published
Historians$121,710$58.51Not publishedNot published
Hoist and Winch Operators$64,390$30.96Not publishedNot published
Legal Support Workers, All Other$78,850$37.91Not publishedNot published
Lighting Technicians$60,110$28.90Not publishedNot published
Lodging Managers$97,860$47.05Not publishedNot published
Mechanical Door Repairers$59,290$28.50Not publishedNot published
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$65,540$31.51Not publishedNot published
Millwrights$65,220$31.36Not publishedNot published
Motorboat Operators$45,760$22.00Not publishedNot published
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$47,470$22.82Not publishedNot published
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$48,140$23.15Not publishedNot published
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$394,690$189.76Not publishedNot published
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$392,300$188.61Not publishedNot published
Personal Financial Advisors$126,530$60.83Not publishedNot published
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$62,990$30.28Not publishedNot published
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$38,400$18.46Not publishedNot published
Pipelayers$72,070$34.65Not publishedNot published
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$59,760$28.73Not publishedNot published
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$67,130$32.27Not publishedNot published
Radiologists$409,740$196.99Not publishedNot published
Shampooers$35,830$17.23Not publishedNot published
Social Science Research Assistants$63,480$30.52Not publishedNot published
Soil and Plant Scientists$69,880$33.60Not publishedNot published
Special Effects Artists and Animators$80,640$38.77Not publishedNot published
Stonemasons$72,540$34.87Not publishedNot published
Telemarketers$44,650$21.46Not publishedNot published
Telephone Operators$47,940$23.05Not publishedNot published
Tile and Stone Setters$82,230$39.54Not publishedNot published
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$68,400$32.89Not publishedNot published
Transportation Inspectors$103,360$49.69Not publishedNot published

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