metropolitan statistical area · 16740

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area

Figures describe the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Charlotte city limits. The area spans NC, SC.

Median annual wage, all occupations$49,990
Total employment1,358,370

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area was $49,990 per year ($24.03 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 1,358,370 jobs. 668 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 668 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area
Occupation
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,850$18.6840,5401.57
Retail Salespersons$33,580$16.1435,1501.03
Cashiers$29,610$14.2427,3501.01
Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,880$13.8827,0500.80
Registered Nurses$90,620$43.5727,0100.91
Customer Service Representatives$44,980$21.6326,1201.15
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,440$18.0023,2500.94
Software Developers$135,920$65.3520,8201.41
Waiters and Waitresses$36,430$17.5119,9901.01
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,120$26.9818,7001.04
General and Operations Managers$112,730$54.2018,3800.60
Accountants and Auditors$92,910$44.6716,8201.33
Office Clerks, General$44,010$21.1616,3900.76
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,500$34.8615,9101.47
Cooks, Fast Food$27,690$13.3115,8302.83
Cooks, Restaurant$37,030$17.8014,4301.17
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61,850$29.7413,9801.27
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,600$17.1213,7600.71
Nursing Assistants$39,430$18.9613,5801.07
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,680$16.1913,5200.36
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,650$21.9513,3801.59
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,660$21.4713,0001.06
Security Guards$35,010$16.8312,0201.07
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50,800$24.4311,7400.98
Project Management Specialists$105,200$50.5811,5701.24
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,000$24.5211,4600.86
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,800$22.5011,3300.76
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82,020$39.4310,9401.15
Construction Laborers$45,850$22.0410,8401.13
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,680Not published10,7700.89
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,170$31.3310,7700.86
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,280$22.7310,5000.98
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,740$23.9110,1201.03
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$81,370$39.129,8902.31
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,300$37.169,6701.36
Light Truck Drivers$42,860$20.619,5601.11
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$82,930$39.879,5001.21
Financial Managers$172,760$83.069,2901.26
Human Resources Specialists$78,330$37.668,9301.12
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,300Not published8,5000.91
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38,630$18.578,4001.01
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,880$21.108,3301.23
Computer and Information Systems Managers$176,840$85.028,1201.39
Management Analysts$102,920$49.488,0001.02
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,660$25.807,9901.30
Computer Systems Analysts$110,790$53.267,8701.74
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32,240$15.507,8701.05
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,730Not published7,8500.63
Insurance Sales Agents$62,490$30.046,8001.63
Financial and Investment Analysts$106,510$51.216,7902.15
Managers, All Other$156,020$75.016,6401.22
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,470$30.516,5901.21
Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,030$17.806,5001.33
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,110Not published6,2701.16
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,960$21.626,2600.88
Medical Assistants$46,520$22.366,0600.85
Sales Managers$162,000$77.885,9301.06
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,080$35.625,9101.00
Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,300$17.455,8800.74
Food Preparation Workers$34,180$16.435,8000.74
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$63,190$30.385,7700.99
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,070$38.495,7501.07
Bartenders$37,390$17.975,6600.86
Construction Managers$107,200$51.545,4501.64
Training and Development Specialists$68,480$32.925,3801.34
Lawyers$157,180$75.575,3800.82
Computer User Support Specialists$60,220$28.955,2500.84
Electricians$59,080$28.415,2500.79
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,670$22.925,0600.97
Counter and Rental Clerks$39,770$19.124,9901.42
Personal Financial Advisors$99,440$47.814,8502.08
Firefighters$38,700$18.614,7001.55
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,530$31.514,6901.22
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,480$17.544,5701.09
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,550$14.214,4701.18
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,870$24.464,4401.06
Data Scientists$132,460$63.694,4201.93
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77,890$37.454,2500.99
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,900$13.894,2501.22
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31,260$15.034,2201.27
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$89,990$43.264,1801.52
Driver/Sales Workers$37,830$18.194,1801.17
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$59,870$28.784,1401.21
Loan Officers$78,200$37.594,0801.70
Pharmacy Technicians$46,220$22.223,9700.96
Bus Drivers, School$46,020$22.123,9701.13
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$81,990$39.423,9002.39
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65,140$31.323,8900.69
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,840$28.773,8601.08
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,690$28.223,8400.94
Marketing Managers$166,200$79.903,8301.11
Dishwashers$31,920$15.353,7900.91
Childcare Workers$30,390$14.613,7900.84
Civil Engineers$102,370$49.223,7301.16
Carpenters$50,960$24.503,7300.64
Production Workers, All Other$42,620$20.493,7101.69
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$96,030$46.173,6801.97
Medical and Health Services Managers$111,080$53.413,6300.70
Dental Assistants$50,060$24.073,5401.05
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57,340$27.573,4801.02
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48,540$23.343,4701.23
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,130$26.993,3800.79
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,470$14.173,3700.71
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,070$26.963,3700.93
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,300$28.993,3501.32
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$44,630$21.463,3403.22
Computer Occupations, All Other$110,790$53.263,2900.87
Compliance Officers$86,720$41.693,2400.89
Real Estate Sales Agents$63,930$30.743,1901.89
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37,690$18.123,0900.80
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,950$29.303,0200.88
Parts Salespersons$35,950$17.282,9501.25
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,530$18.522,9401.10
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,330$21.312,9200.88
Self-Enrichment Teachers$41,420$19.922,9001.00
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$72,900$35.052,8201.04
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$89,170Not published2,7800.97
Food Service Managers$75,460$36.282,7601.32
Postal Service Mail Carriers$61,010$29.332,7100.94
Animal Caretakers$33,530$16.122,6901.15
Industrial Engineers$102,090$49.082,6800.84
Information Security Analysts$131,440$63.192,6401.58
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$79,900$38.412,6200.65
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$32,010$15.392,5700.56
Industrial Production Managers$128,640$61.852,5401.18
Bakers$36,580$17.592,5401.23
Pharmacists$150,580$72.402,5300.90
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$124,370$59.792,5201.01
Billing and Posting Clerks$48,780$23.452,5200.71
Administrative Services Managers$111,400$53.562,4901.08
Mechanical Engineers$101,950$49.022,4700.95
Public Relations Specialists$75,190$36.152,4701.00
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78,950$37.962,4701.23
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78,680$37.832,4600.87
Physicians, All Other$327,040$157.232,4000.80
Machinists$60,210$28.952,3900.95
Cost Estimators$77,990$37.502,3601.20
Computer Network Architects$134,410$64.622,3501.50
Logisticians$79,000$37.982,3301.06
Bill and Account Collectors$40,040$19.252,3201.67
Human Resources Managers$158,930$76.412,3101.20
Coaches and Scouts$46,440Not published2,2901.05
Recreation Workers$31,580$15.182,2800.79
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33,550$16.132,2600.88
Credit Analysts$100,640$48.382,1903.90
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$118,100$56.782,1501.11
Social and Human Service Assistants$43,480$20.902,1200.56
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$151,540Not published2,0902.31
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,530$28.622,0700.67
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,100$21.682,0401.55
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,360$29.982,0200.70
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$52,570$25.271,9801.18
Nurse Practitioners$130,310$62.651,9700.70
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,760$19.111,9401.35
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30,910$14.861,9400.85
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$51,370$24.701,9301.03
Dental Hygienists$98,390$47.301,9100.98
Financial Risk Specialists$133,530$64.201,8803.37
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,740$13.821,8801.37
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55,790$26.821,8501.42
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49,470$23.781,8401.43
Architectural and Engineering Managers$169,960$81.711,8300.95
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50,520$24.291,8301.03
Instructional Coordinators$63,940$30.741,8200.92
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$60,510$29.091,7901.24
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,220$23.181,7901.29
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,420$31.931,7801.15
Electrical Engineers$103,360$49.691,7701.02
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30,720$14.771,7701.66
Construction and Building Inspectors$75,570$36.331,7601.37
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,780$18.161,6901.53
Correctional Officers and Jailers$54,600$26.251,6900.51
Physician Assistants$133,140$64.011,6801.19
Physical Therapists$101,060$48.591,6800.72
Financial Examiners$105,240$50.601,6702.82
Graphic Designers$59,810$28.751,6400.95
Sewing Machine Operators$34,940$16.801,6401.79
Psychiatric Technicians$44,110$21.211,5901.16
Tutors$44,320$21.311,5801.04
Printing Press Operators$43,590$20.961,5801.25
Database Architects$138,870$66.771,5602.66
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$47,440$22.811,5501.69
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57,110$27.461,5201.25
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$31,440$15.121,5002.02
Helpers--Electricians$42,670$20.511,5002.69
Chefs and Head Cooks$64,260$30.901,4800.85
Medical Records Specialists$51,110$24.571,4500.85
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,760$22.001,4400.96
Flight Attendants$64,890Not published1,4401.25
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$76,960$37.001,4101.44
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61,050Not published1,3900.61
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48,320$23.231,3900.89
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48,200$23.171,3900.77
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$48,340$23.241,3700.86
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44,900$21.591,3700.70
Operations Research Analysts$105,180$50.571,3601.43
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$48,630$23.381,3601.01
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98,620$47.411,3401.44
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$78,580$37.781,3101.09
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,130$23.141,3100.85
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33,500$16.111,2900.59
Facilities Managers$111,030$53.381,2800.93
Pest Control Workers$45,250$21.751,2701.42
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$36,800$17.691,2706.58
Speech-Language Pathologists$90,960$43.731,2600.79
Phlebotomists$44,980$21.631,2601.01
Tellers$45,910$22.071,2600.44
Producers and Directors$74,850$35.991,2400.99
Financial Specialists, All Other$87,530$42.081,2301.07
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59,420$28.571,2200.98
Emergency Medical Technicians$45,550$21.901,2100.77
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$49,550$23.821,2101.70
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,530$25.261,2101.11
Paramedics$61,660$29.641,1801.35
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$65,960$31.711,1801.36
Healthcare Social Workers$66,410$31.931,1700.71
Surgical Technologists$63,490$30.521,1701.14
Pipelayers$48,980$23.551,1704.06
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41,630$20.021,1701.41
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$91,160$43.831,1600.94
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60,380$29.031,1501.16
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$72,600$34.911,1500.93
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31,150$14.981,1500.66
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,800$22.501,1501.39
Helpers--Production Workers$40,600$19.521,1500.79
Insurance Underwriters$80,080$38.501,1401.24
Dentists, General$189,220$90.971,1401.05
Occupational Therapists$98,450$47.331,1400.80
Roofers$48,410$23.281,1300.96
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$81,740$39.301,1300.98
Social and Community Service Managers$79,990$38.461,1200.61
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$58,480$28.121,1202.22
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$57,510$27.651,1203.44
Computer Network Support Specialists$75,420$36.261,1100.87
Respiratory Therapists$82,020$39.431,1100.91
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45,420$21.841,1101.12
Order Clerks$48,320$23.231,1001.67
Couriers and Messengers$39,110$18.801,1001.83
Web and Digital Interface Designers$94,290$45.331,0701.08
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,070Not published1,0700.75
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$49,110$23.611,0500.67
Engineers, All Other$118,230$56.841,0300.76
Cargo and Freight Agents$49,720$23.911,0301.21
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,570$21.911,0200.75
Tire Repairers and Changers$35,400$17.021,0101.07
Interior Designers$64,370$30.951,0001.60
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$93,720$45.069900.63
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$42,480$20.429902.96
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59,980$28.849700.85
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57,650$27.729700.73
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$64,240$30.899600.82
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46,540$22.389602.48
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,400$23.759600.65
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$107,150$51.519500.71
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51,080$24.569501.06
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,790$21.539402.39
Library Technicians$46,900$22.559301.55
Massage Therapists$58,930$28.339301.07
Fundraisers$63,920$30.739200.95
Nurse Anesthetists$277,550$133.449102.00
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60,580$29.139101.75
Manicurists and Pedicurists$34,950$16.809000.67
Parking Attendants$31,470$15.139000.75
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$61,590$29.618901.18
Purchasing Managers$144,270$69.368701.18
Physical Therapist Assistants$70,720$34.008700.88
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47,570$22.878701.52
Private Detectives and Investigators$73,430$35.308602.78
Tax Preparers$50,350$24.218501.28
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$58,090$27.938400.72
Public Safety Telecommunicators$48,080$23.118300.92
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42,660$20.518300.38
Rehabilitation Counselors$48,290$23.228200.99
Butchers and Meat Cutters$39,680$19.088100.68
Sales Engineers$110,610$53.188001.78
Food Batchmakers$39,260$18.888000.52
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,450$23.788001.50
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$42,830$20.598000.57
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47,060$22.637901.17
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$58,600$28.177900.71
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49,760$23.927800.99
Skincare Specialists$39,120$18.817701.21
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60,590Not published7600.91
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$52,500$25.247601.66
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$44,520$21.407601.96
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$59,080$28.407600.89
Property Appraisers and Assessors$66,700$32.077501.51
Veterinarians$129,080$62.067501.02
Chief Executives$329,030$158.197400.41
Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,940$30.747400.81
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$72,730$34.977400.95
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$98,650$47.437300.92
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$117,170$56.337201.08
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34,690$16.687200.88
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,140Not published7100.73
Sheet Metal Workers$50,890$24.467000.67
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,000$24.527001.19
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,970$24.027000.84
Photographers$36,810$17.706901.52
Dietitians and Nutritionists$74,930$36.036801.01
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$42,070$20.226801.26
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,120$23.136801.33
Computer Programmers$84,720$40.736700.83
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54,820$26.366600.70
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,760$35.946500.78
Chemists$88,890$42.746500.90
Data Entry Keyers$41,630$20.016500.59
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$50,250$24.166401.07
Medical Equipment Repairers$61,530$29.586401.11
Training and Development Managers$127,110$61.116301.50
Medical Equipment Preparers$46,420$22.326300.93
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$29,410$14.146301.54
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46,310$22.276200.55
Highway Maintenance Workers$49,470$23.786100.45
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$56,780$27.306001.09
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$71,460$34.366000.60
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35,080$16.866000.67
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,930$17.275900.25
Health Education Specialists$54,070$26.005801.02
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$62,220$29.915800.74
Audio and Video Technicians$48,490$23.315800.95
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$40,310$19.385805.13
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$59,430$28.575600.87
Technical Writers$82,610$39.725601.42
Transportation Security Screeners$64,540$31.035601.27
Database Administrators$113,890$54.755500.90
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38,880$18.695500.42
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$48,290$23.225500.93
Cooks, Short Order$34,600$16.645300.43
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$40,640$19.545300.41
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,950Not published5200.55
Web Developers$101,980$49.035100.83
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$72,970Not published5100.63
Editors$77,730$37.375100.64
Opticians, Dispensing$51,620$24.824900.76
Residential Advisors$39,520$19.004900.66
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39,530$19.014904.27
Chemical Technicians$61,730$29.684800.96
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,840$23.004801.52
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$65,170$31.334801.13
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$51,650$24.834700.45
Financial Clerks, All Other$63,640$30.594701.49
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$45,140$21.704701.05
Natural Sciences Managers$173,160$83.254600.48
Food Processing Workers, All Other$38,850$18.684600.81
Surveyors$76,710$36.884501.02
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$97,440$46.844500.30
Occupational Therapy Assistants$72,780$34.994501.00
Tool and Die Makers$62,440$30.024500.90
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$74,530Not published4400.61
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$47,540$22.864400.72
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47,830$22.994400.46
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39,000$18.754400.90
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$45,900$22.074400.61
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38,130$18.334401.19
Public Relations Managers$134,990$64.904300.66
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$48,190$23.174301.19
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$49,570$23.834301.91
Commercial Pilots$144,750Not published4301.04
Writers and Authors$63,720$30.644201.01
Telemarketers$49,240$23.674200.83
Procurement Clerks$55,070$26.484200.86
School Psychologists$80,850$38.874100.73
Orderlies$38,690$18.604100.90
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$37,080$17.834100.73
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46,720$22.464100.89
Mechanical Drafters$62,890$30.244001.14
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$49,050Not published4000.40
Anesthesiologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more4001.18
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$74,860$35.994000.71
Landscape Architects$83,900$40.343902.28
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72,620$34.913900.59
Interpreters and Translators$52,640$25.313900.85
General Internal Medicine Physicians$289,780$139.323900.66
School Bus Monitors$34,120$16.403900.57
Postal Service Clerks$63,650$30.603900.60
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$107,630$51.743800.45
Community Health Workers$49,920$24.003800.70
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$69,750Not published3800.71
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$61,730$29.683700.57
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$78,250Not published3700.55
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$60,820Not published3700.73
Urban and Regional Planners$83,170$39.983600.92
Clergy$60,760$29.213600.72
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$66,760Not published3600.19
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$61,360$29.503601.04
Radiation Therapists$99,250$47.723602.42
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,520$23.333601.30
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$44,910$21.593603.06
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$57,100Not published3402.33
Special Education Teachers, All Other$62,160Not published3401.14
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysNot publishedNot published3401.85
Dietetic Technicians$32,030$15.403401.24
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$50,840$24.443400.29
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$66,140Not published3300.78
Chiropractors$91,540$44.013300.96
Travel Agents$56,510$27.173300.69
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50,750$24.403300.71
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$74,470Not published3201.03
Dental Laboratory Technicians$47,080$22.633201.06
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$81,450$39.163100.94
Social Workers, All Other$69,300$33.323100.57
ActorsNot published$20.643100.64
Athletic Trainers$56,970Not published3101.18
Funeral Attendants$35,090$16.873101.13
Compensation and Benefits Managers$167,450$80.513001.48
Labor Relations Specialists$98,890$47.543000.53
Budget Analysts$89,410$42.983000.74
Commercial and Industrial Designers$83,770$40.273001.04
Pharmacy Aides$35,540$17.093000.87
Tour and Travel Guides$33,400$16.063000.63
Millwrights$65,360$31.433000.85
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,260$24.173000.57
Crane and Tower Operators$63,300$30.433000.81
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$74,760Not published2900.67
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$33,120$15.932901.16
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$38,880$18.692900.99
Lodging Managers$76,520$36.792800.76
Actuaries$128,730$61.892801.20
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,770$30.662800.89
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$64,470$31.002800.53
Family Medicine Physicians$269,270$129.462800.30
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$90,930$43.722800.74
New Accounts ClerksNot publishedNot published2800.88
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$105,300$50.632801.52
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$44,490$21.392801.62
Home Appliance Repairers$57,040$27.422800.99
Tire Builders$48,690$23.412801.56
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$78,350Not published2700.21
Broadcast Technicians$53,170$25.562701.44
Medical Transcriptionists$44,770$21.522700.74
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$48,540$23.342701.11
Education Administrators, All Other$84,790$40.762600.54
Optometrists$157,210$75.582600.70
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$76,740$36.892602.17
Glaziers$48,250$23.202600.52
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$48,400$23.272600.97
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$46,690$22.452602.05
Legal Support Workers, All Other$62,540$30.072500.60
Mechanical Door Repairers$58,980$28.362501.04
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$39,110$18.802500.70
Airfield Operations Specialists$46,060$22.142501.88
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$65,390$31.442400.49
Computer Hardware Engineers$108,480$52.162400.36
Nuclear Engineers$131,850$63.392401.83
Floral Designers$38,220$18.382400.69
Athletes and Sports CompetitorsNot publishedNot published2401.84
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,740$23.432401.09
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$61,780$29.702401.62
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$75,740$36.412302.30
Musicians and SingersNot published$63.362300.73
Protective Service Workers, All Other$43,970$21.142300.32
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$39,550$19.022301.87
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$60,380$29.032302.06
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$62,400$30.002301.18
Fundraising Managers$127,440$61.272200.64
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$106,880Not published2200.61
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$45,510$21.882201.79
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$34,550$16.612202.18
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$78,210Not published2100.57
Brokerage Clerks$63,790$30.672100.65
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$63,330$30.452001.51
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$55,530$26.702000.65
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$61,080$29.372000.66
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$58,070$27.922000.89
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$59,860$28.782000.67
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$37,960$18.252004.37
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$90,580$43.551900.60
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$43,490Not published1900.13
Film and Video Editors$46,740$22.471900.84
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$59,810$28.761901.07
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$51,200$24.621900.92
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$42,950$20.651901.38
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$66,150$31.801900.77
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$39,550$19.021900.96
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$65,180Not published1800.71
Dermatologists$276,170$132.781801.85
Riggers$58,760$28.251800.94
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,840$21.561800.64
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$43,850$21.081801.42
Forensic Science Technicians$59,240$28.481701.01
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,670$29.651700.65
History Teachers, Postsecondary$67,590Not published1701.02
Pediatricians, General$217,670$104.651700.48
Physical Therapist Aides$35,410$17.021700.39
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$37,500$18.031700.33
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$37,590$18.071700.98
Prepress Technicians and Workers$50,860$24.451700.80
Biological Scientists, All Other$101,740$48.911600.32
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$353,740$170.071600.87
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$86,770$41.721600.34
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$43,980$21.141600.20
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$42,320$20.341600.52
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$47,150$22.671600.70
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$40,800$19.621600.55
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$42,710$20.531600.58
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,100$23.611601.32
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,600$24.331600.69
Conservation Scientists$50,300$24.181500.66
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$73,260Not published1501.28
Cardiologists$528,750$254.211500.99
Surgical Assistants$52,890$25.431500.79
Concierges$35,200$16.921500.36
Real Estate Brokers$95,320$45.831500.37
Library Assistants, Clerical$36,610$17.601500.20
Logging Equipment Operators$50,370$24.221500.80
Solar Photovoltaic Installers$45,970$22.101500.56
Helpers--Carpenters$43,760$21.041500.80
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$39,980$19.221500.53
Materials Engineers$104,910$50.441400.72
Biological Technicians$62,060$29.841400.23
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$62,870Not published1400.83
Therapists, All Other$67,330$32.371400.72
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$572,910$275.441401.12
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$75,570$36.331400.76
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$38,920$18.711400.64
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$45,370$21.811401.06
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$79,330$38.141301.08
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$70,840Not published1300.70
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$92,630$44.541300.85
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$53,790$25.861301.28
Meter Readers, Utilities$45,980$22.111300.77
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$37,270$17.921300.21
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,840$25.891300.89
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38,520$18.521301.66
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$40,970$19.701302.41
Medical Appliance Technicians$57,880$27.831301.32
Advertising and Promotions Managers$125,180$60.181200.64
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$86,420$41.551200.61
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$73,010Not published1201.18
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$46,190$22.211200.70
Furniture Finishers$43,310$20.821200.99
Power Plant Operators$132,030$63.481200.48
Gas Plant Operators$89,140$42.851200.79
Transportation Inspectors$85,650$41.181200.57
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesNot publishedNot published1101.00
Computer and Information Research Scientists$102,630$49.341100.35
Chemical Engineers$115,890$55.721100.61
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$61,510$29.571100.25
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$77,870Not published1100.74
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$63,670Not published1100.43
Fashion Designers$82,130$39.481100.60
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherNot published$17.301100.77
Exercise Physiologists$53,250$25.601101.48
Emergency Medicine Physicians$195,770$94.121100.39
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$61,500$29.571100.63
Avionics Technicians$101,880$48.981100.70
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,210$23.661100.98
Statisticians$126,350$60.741000.39
Aerospace Engineers$132,830$63.861000.17
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$97,670$46.961000.50
Environmental Engineers$82,840$39.831000.29
Soil and Plant Scientists$76,330$36.701000.71
Social Science Research Assistants$65,740$31.611000.36
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$76,690Not published1000.58
Psychiatrists$169,850$81.661000.43
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$96,640$46.461000.38
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$34,510$16.591000.71
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$56,780$27.301000.41
Agricultural Equipment Operators$36,890$17.741000.38
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$37,860$18.201000.35
Emergency Management Directors$101,300$48.70900.72
Psychologists, All Other$146,850$70.60900.53
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$66,890Not published900.83
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$56,300$27.07900.92
Recreational Therapists$52,170$25.08900.71
Neurologists$337,600$162.31901.00
Hearing Aid Specialists$63,260$30.41900.87
Animal Control Workers$46,310$22.27900.83
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$44,820$21.55900.38
Helpers--Roofers$44,380$21.34901.65
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$57,000$27.41900.26
Funeral Home Managers$81,820$39.34800.68
Credit Counselors$46,950$22.57800.32
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$113,130$54.39800.42
Drafters, All Other$61,800$29.71800.64
Microbiologists$85,470$41.09800.51
Economists$117,600$56.54800.49
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$68,660Not published800.73
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$73,450Not published800.75
Surgeons, All Other$239,200 or more$115.00 or more800.38
Foundry Mold and Coremakers$52,010$25.01800.75
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$29,730$14.29800.37
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$44,010$21.16800.85
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,170$28.45700.65
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$52,990$25.48701.12
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$63,650$30.60700.39
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$96,790Not published700.73
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$39,900Not published700.53
Sound Engineering Technicians$44,790$21.53700.59
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$46,850$22.52700.97
Rail Car Repairers$76,870$36.96700.37
Motorcycle Mechanics$55,550$26.71700.58
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$61,070$29.36700.89
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$38,530$18.53700.51
Etchers and Engravers$41,600$20.00701.02
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$97,880$47.06600.52
Life Scientists, All Other$105,370$50.66600.91
Materials Scientists$102,070$49.07600.83
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$72,610$34.91600.27
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$108,070Not published600.52
Nurse Midwives$128,110$61.59600.89
Audiologists$89,190$42.88600.51
Orthotists and Prosthetists$85,550$41.13600.78
BailiffsNot publishedNot published600.41
Carpet Installers$51,360$24.69600.51
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$86,900$41.78601.30
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$49,970$24.02600.60
Plant and System Operators, All Other$61,200$29.42600.46
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$42,280$20.33600.37
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$43,100$20.72601.37
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$39,420$18.95600.48
Biochemists and Biophysicists$98,820$47.51500.17
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$88,490Not published500.74
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$84,630Not published501.70
Curators$53,100$25.53500.47
Museum Technicians and Conservators$41,860$20.13500.48
Psychiatric Aides$41,780$20.09500.15
Helpers--Extraction Workers$48,690$23.41500.79
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$39,750$19.11500.59
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$47,790$22.97500.69
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$76,340$36.70500.15
Material Moving Workers, All Other$35,520$17.08500.24
Food Scientists and Technologists$87,270$41.96400.35
Foresters$78,800$37.89400.49
Epidemiologists$68,100$32.74400.39
Survey Researchers$92,160$44.31400.51
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$140,050$67.33400.27
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$110,510Not published400.68
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$65,980Not published401.11
Music Directors and Composers$67,590$32.50400.41
Medical Dosimetrists$157,800$75.87401.25
Wind Turbine Service Technicians$77,950$37.48400.48
Passenger Attendants$35,740$17.18400.18
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$103,420$49.72300.56
Historians$45,530$21.89301.05
Forest and Conservation Technicians$43,500$20.91300.13
Archivists$58,000$27.88300.49
Designers, All Other$57,230$27.52300.40
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$63,840$30.69300.29
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$50,470$24.27300.32
Costume Attendants$33,510$16.11300.60
Proofreaders and Copy Markers$46,040$22.14300.79
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$80,480$38.69300.64
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$45,260$21.76300.71
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$37,420$17.99300.30
Acupuncturists$82,890$39.85Not publishedNot published
Agricultural Technicians$41,030$19.73Not publishedNot published
Agricultural Workers, All Other$43,600$20.96Not publishedNot published
Animal Trainers$35,680$17.16Not publishedNot published
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$45,470Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Art Directors$90,000$43.27Not publishedNot published
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$63,990$30.76Not publishedNot published
Counselors, All Other$56,350$27.09Not publishedNot published
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$78,900$37.94Not publishedNot published
File Clerks$43,250$20.79Not publishedNot published
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$56,040$26.94Not publishedNot published
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$109,160$52.48Not publishedNot published
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators$112,860$54.26Not publishedNot published
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$46,450$22.33Not publishedNot published
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$239,200 or more$115.00 or moreNot publishedNot published
Personal Service Managers, All Other$79,650$38.30Not publishedNot published
Physicians, Pathologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or moreNot publishedNot published
Podiatrists$254,570$122.39Not publishedNot published
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$98,800$47.50Not publishedNot published
Special Effects Artists and Animators$92,340$44.40Not publishedNot published
Transportation Workers, All Other$43,660$20.99Not publishedNot published
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$46,750$22.48Not 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.