metropolitan statistical area · 16860

Chattanooga, TN-GA

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area

Figures describe the Chattanooga, TN-GA metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Chattanooga city limits. The area spans TN, GA.

Median annual wage, all occupations$46,700
Total employment268,750

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area was $46,700 per year ($22.45 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 268,750 jobs. 472 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
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders13.46510$40,140
Production Workers, All Other3.641,580$43,160
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators3.348,120$45,330
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers2.571,850$49,220
Automotive Body and Related Repairers2.47640$49,560
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers2.43550$78,240
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants2.163,590$38,640
Light Truck Drivers2.063,500$49,990

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 472 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area
Occupation
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,330$21.808,1203.34
Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,140$13.057,7701.17
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,830$18.197,7301.52
Retail Salespersons$31,460$15.127,0201.04
Registered Nurses$79,770$38.356,4601.11
Cashiers$28,440$13.675,5301.03
Customer Service Representatives$45,030$21.655,1201.14
Waiters and Waitresses$24,240$11.664,7901.22
General and Operations Managers$102,920$49.484,6900.77
Stockers and Order Fillers$34,410$16.544,4100.90
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,440$27.624,3701.23
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31,760$15.274,1401.08
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,150$30.843,9401.59
Office Clerks, General$37,860$18.203,9200.92
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,640$18.583,5902.16
Light Truck Drivers$49,990$24.033,5002.06
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,920$22.562,9201.23
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,170$22.682,8401.08
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32,670$15.712,5600.34
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39,220$18.852,5201.19
Cooks, Restaurant$36,010$17.312,4901.02
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,990$20.192,4700.84
Nursing Assistants$38,790$18.652,4200.96
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,020$23.092,2101.14
Medical Assistants$40,160$19.312,0601.46
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,830Not published2,0200.84
Accountants and Auditors$76,680$36.871,9400.77
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,220$23.661,8502.57
Security Guards$35,650$17.141,8200.82
Construction Laborers$43,260$20.801,8000.95
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,100Not published1,7900.97
Food Preparation Workers$30,300$14.571,7801.15
Electricians$72,330$34.771,7601.35
Project Management Specialists$87,240$41.941,7500.95
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$60,600$29.141,7500.82
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,660$33.971,7301.49
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$61,340$29.491,6901.58
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40,260$19.361,6701.25
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$56,120$26.981,6300.75
Production Workers, All Other$43,160$20.751,5803.64
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,580$28.161,5601.40
Human Resources Specialists$61,660$29.651,5500.98
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,220$14.051,4801.00
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,180$28.931,4801.95
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36,190$17.401,4600.89
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,090$36.101,4301.02
Managers, All Other$91,300$43.891,3201.23
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51,020$24.531,3201.08
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,330$19.871,2900.91
Financial Managers$151,530$72.851,2800.88
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,820$22.511,2701.23
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,270$29.941,2501.16
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,840Not published1,2100.49
Childcare Workers$28,860$13.881,1901.33
Medical and Health Services Managers$102,920$49.481,1501.12
Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,070$16.861,0900.69
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$52,740$25.361,0901.62
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,030Not published1,0600.99
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,750$13.341,0601.41
Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,180$16.921,0301.06
Pharmacy Technicians$40,720$19.581,0201.25
Management Analysts$96,870$46.571,0100.65
Nurse Practitioners$116,480$56.001,0001.79
Sales Managers$118,720$57.089900.89
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$66,460$31.959900.63
Software Developers$106,750$51.329900.34
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$69,240$33.299800.52
Cooks, Fast Food$26,890$12.939400.85
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$33,410$16.069401.23
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$50,480$24.279401.11
Computer User Support Specialists$55,430$26.659300.75
Industrial Engineers$99,410$47.799301.47
Training and Development Specialists$64,740$31.138901.12
Bartenders$25,650$12.338900.68
Billing and Posting Clerks$47,190$22.698901.27
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$65,690$31.588801.04
Bus Drivers, School$42,460$20.428701.24
Computer Occupations, All Other$65,230$31.368601.14
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,720$28.238601.07
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,950$24.498501.21
Insurance Sales Agents$54,940$26.417900.96
Bakers$40,880$19.657901.94
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31,270$15.037801.19
Compliance Officers$68,000$32.697501.05
Pharmacists$132,240$63.587501.35
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,320$24.197500.90
Lawyers$147,640$70.987400.56
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$51,330$24.687300.63
Dishwashers$29,430$14.157300.88
Machinists$51,540$24.787301.48
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,550$18.057201.11
Computer Systems Analysts$93,350$44.887100.79
Counter and Rental Clerks$37,850$18.207001.00
Industrial Production Managers$121,670$58.496801.60
Administrative Services Managers$130,540$62.766701.47
Civil Engineers$95,630$45.976701.06
Dental Assistants$46,360$22.296701.00
Computer and Information Systems Managers$152,980$73.556600.57
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,070$27.926601.14
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,870$13.406500.69
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$49,560$23.836402.47
Postal Service Mail Carriers$55,930$26.896301.12
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48,770$23.456301.71
Carpenters$50,760$24.416200.53
Driver/Sales Workers$38,050$18.296200.88
Healthcare Social Workers$59,950$28.826101.89
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56,660$27.246000.98
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,270$26.576000.70
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52,330$25.166000.89
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29,350$14.115901.30
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63,220Not published5801.29
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$61,590$29.615701.03
Firefighters$46,060$22.155600.94
Animal Caretakers$30,320$14.585601.22
Tellers$37,280$17.925600.99
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$78,240$37.615502.43
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$59,290$28.515300.78
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,850$23.975301.93
Physical Therapists$99,120$47.655201.12
Mechanical Engineers$106,660$51.285101.00
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,140$19.3051013.46
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,600$16.645000.60
Coaches and Scouts$36,490Not published5001.17
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$104,690Not published4900.87
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,450$12.724900.71
Loan Officers$62,460$30.034801.01
Parts Salespersons$38,560$18.544801.04
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,450$27.624800.95
Marketing Managers$124,360$59.794600.68
Food Service Managers$63,720$30.644601.11
Dental Hygienists$83,460$40.124601.19
Psychiatric Technicians$39,730$19.104601.70
Chief Executives$209,990$100.964401.25
Cost Estimators$70,450$33.874401.13
Electrical Engineers$123,840$59.544401.29
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,630$22.424400.79
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64,680$31.104400.55
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$96,130$46.224300.87
Bill and Account Collectors$38,370$18.454301.55
Helpers--Production Workers$39,630$19.054301.51
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$74,860$35.994101.52
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$30,380$14.614100.77
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,320$19.874101.37
Social and Human Service Assistants$39,520$19.004000.52
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$47,000$22.603901.25
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$95,640$45.983801.01
Construction Managers$101,640$48.863800.58
Surgical Technologists$60,900$29.283801.87
Printing Press Operators$37,020$17.803801.51
Architectural and Engineering Managers$163,720$78.713700.98
Logisticians$73,680$35.433700.85
Respiratory Therapists$74,350$35.743701.53
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$29,800$14.333701.09
Computer Network Support SpecialistsNot publishedNot published3601.43
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$37,410$17.993602.48
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47,600$22.893601.17
Instructional Coordinators$65,170$31.333500.89
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$62,090$29.853500.87
Medical Records Specialists$49,020$23.573501.04
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30,740$14.783500.70
Helpers--Electricians$36,440$17.523503.19
Personal Financial Advisors$75,300$36.203400.74
Physical Therapist Assistants$62,360$29.983401.74
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,170$17.393401.56
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$42,220$20.303401.20
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$46,620$22.413400.97
Food Processing Workers, All Other$47,320$22.753403.03
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$63,680$30.623300.61
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92,550$44.493300.61
Public Relations Specialists$66,370$31.913300.68
Speech-Language Pathologists$93,740$45.073301.05
Physicians, All Other$429,900$206.683300.56
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,160$23.153303.18
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$30,180$14.513300.76
Human Resources Managers$129,900$62.453200.83
Engineers, All Other$101,200$48.663201.19
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39,790$19.133201.25
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,330$24.203201.92
Financial and Investment Analysts$90,320$43.423100.50
Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,430$23.763100.48
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82,510$39.673100.83
Graphic Designers$55,250$26.563000.89
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$51,510Not published2901.55
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$46,150$22.192901.42
Occupational Therapists$95,960$46.142901.05
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$44,520$21.402901.85
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$27,610$13.272901.23
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$64,270Not published2801.43
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$29,500$14.182800.30
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$60,580$29.132804.63
Chefs and Head Cooks$63,690$30.622800.80
Pest Control Workers$38,410$18.462801.60
Emergency Medical Technicians$41,390$19.902700.86
Paramedics$53,220$25.592701.55
Phlebotomists$37,350$17.962701.08
Tool and Die Makers$61,720$29.672602.59
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$30,120$14.482601.46
Computer Network ArchitectsNot publishedNot published2500.79
Recreation Workers$32,240$15.502500.43
Food Batchmakers$43,420$20.882500.84
Social and Community Service Managers$78,400$37.692400.66
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60,350$29.012401.22
Tutors$45,570$21.912400.80
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,040$16.372400.83
File Clerks$36,400$17.502401.91
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$27,420$13.182400.92
Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsNot publishedNot published2400.90
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$56,840$27.332301.97
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$74,470$35.802300.93
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$39,500$18.992300.69
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,470$22.822300.59
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$58,870$28.302301.37
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60,360Not published2201.31
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,130Not published2200.79
Self-Enrichment Teachers$35,460$17.052200.38
Medical Equipment Preparers$45,860$22.052201.62
Residential Advisors$32,750$15.742201.53
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61,680$29.652200.72
Butchers and Meat Cutters$40,580$19.512200.92
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,880$21.582209.79
Facilities Managers$103,570$49.802100.76
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$57,220$27.512101.06
Marriage and Family Therapists$48,050$23.102101.78
Occupational Therapy Assistants$61,360$29.502102.32
Procurement Clerks$45,570$21.912102.21
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$45,360$21.812100.59
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$29,550$14.212102.57
Information Security Analysts$115,160$55.362000.60
Data Scientists$91,340$43.922000.44
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$56,420$27.122001.31
Cooks, Short Order$29,950$14.402000.85
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58,390$28.072001.08
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$48,900$23.512008.95
Architectural and Civil Drafters$58,780$28.261901.04
Dentists, General$160,620$77.221900.91
Veterinarians$125,790$60.481901.28
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$78,670$37.821901.23
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$51,870$24.941900.71
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$45,300$21.781900.77
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$52,080$25.041800.72
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,500$30.531801.34
Physician Assistants$121,600$58.461800.64
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$100,340$48.241801.30
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36,120$17.361801.07
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48,080$23.121801.93
Sewing Machine Operators$36,800$17.691800.99
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,480$31.961701.03
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$76,840$36.941702.20
Tour and Travel Guides$30,120$14.481701.81
Real Estate Sales Agents$46,910$22.561700.52
Couriers and Messengers$36,310$17.461701.40
Construction and Building Inspectors$55,620$26.741700.68
Tire Repairers and Changers$35,050$16.851700.93
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,940$23.051700.60
Rehabilitation Counselors$49,450$23.771600.96
Producers and Directors$61,660$29.651600.64
Dietitians and Nutritionists$64,700$31.111601.19
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$57,400$27.601600.84
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$77,920$37.461600.91
Skincare Specialists$36,590$17.591601.28
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$49,920$24.001600.52
Highway Maintenance Workers$39,840$19.161600.59
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$48,330$23.241601.04
Millwrights$62,850$30.211602.30
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,890$18.701601.38
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$36,680$17.631601.56
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,220$22.221601.56
Fundraisers$59,550$28.631500.77
Financial Specialists, All Other$74,360$35.751500.66
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$89,820$43.181500.81
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,360$21.811500.66
Social Workers, All Other$53,640$25.791501.37
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$39,000$18.751500.65
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$50,980$24.511500.68
Cargo and Freight Agents$49,460$23.781500.92
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$69,660$33.491501.68
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$61,880$29.751501.28
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,980$21.631502.75
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$43,830$21.071506.39
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$61,760$29.691401.37
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$47,460$22.821401.36
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$47,720$22.941400.75
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$61,350Not published1400.38
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$37,430$18.001401.17
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$74,600$35.871400.72
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,090$13.511400.52
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$43,840$21.081400.73
Advertising Sales Agents$46,580$22.401400.90
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$52,500$25.241400.85
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$42,760$20.561400.51
Order Clerks$42,840$20.591401.08
Roofers$45,530$21.891400.60
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$64,010$30.771401.26
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$50,770$24.411400.62
Opticians, Dispensing$47,140$22.661301.04
Orderlies$29,490$14.181301.41
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$58,910$28.321300.55
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$102,160$49.121200.38
Tax Preparers$44,560$21.421200.87
School Psychologists$68,060$32.721201.05
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$66,020Not published1200.92
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$63,770Not published1200.59
Medical Transcriptionists$47,680$22.921201.64
School Bus Monitors$28,180$13.551200.88
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27,030$12.991200.56
Public Safety Telecommunicators$43,220$20.781200.66
Data Entry Keyers$39,450$18.971200.56
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$35,690$17.161200.28
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,320$22.751200.47
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,000$24.041200.70
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$45,700$21.971200.42
Insurance Underwriters$102,460$49.261100.60
Database Administrators$83,260$40.031100.87
ActuariesNot publishedNot published1102.30
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$119,180$57.301100.63
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$103,790Not published1101.02
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$61,970Not published1100.68
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$59,830Not published1101.08
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62,150$29.881100.48
Writers and Authors$61,400$29.521101.27
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$77,700$37.361101.04
Surgical Assistants$77,570$37.291102.95
Physical Therapist Aides$28,610$13.751101.29
Private Detectives and InvestigatorsNot publishedNot published1101.77
Cooks, All Other$35,990$17.301103.42
Postal Service Clerks$63,650$30.601100.87
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$62,690$30.141101.01
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$27,520$13.231101.96
Traffic Technicians$44,690$21.491108.06
Purchasing Managers$123,750$59.501000.71
Property Appraisers and Assessors$60,950$29.311001.01
Web Developers$58,060$27.911000.83
Surveyors$59,850$28.781001.18
Nuclear Engineers$146,850$70.601003.91
Chemical Technicians$51,630$24.821000.96
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$97,640Not published1000.71
Interior Designers$62,790$30.191000.78
Interpreters and Translators$52,970$25.471001.06
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$31,500$15.141000.21
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$32,220$15.491001.81
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$43,770$21.041000.74
Parking Attendants$30,720$14.771000.42
Budget Analysts$81,880$39.36901.07
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,840$36.94900.57
Family Medicine Physicians$264,690$127.26900.47
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$47,440$22.81900.27
Massage Therapists$48,030$23.09900.50
Pharmacy Aides$30,020$14.43901.28
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$43,880$21.10900.48
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$38,510$18.52901.22
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$44,050$21.18901.40
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,980$20.18901.18
Operations Research Analysts$62,540$30.07800.41
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$85,480$41.10800.59
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$56,790$27.30800.95
Floral Designers$36,450$17.53801.12
Editors$54,000$25.96800.50
General Internal Medicine Physicians$291,200$140.00800.70
Protective Service Workers, All OtherNot publishedNot published800.53
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$27,480$13.21806.19
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$39,630$19.05800.85
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$33,830$16.26801.67
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$36,090$17.35800.31
Training and Development Managers$110,710$53.23700.82
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$94,800$45.58700.23
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$133,060$63.97701.78
Materials Engineers$103,360$49.69701.78
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$49,040$23.58700.53
Clergy$59,040$28.39700.71
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$61,570Not published700.86
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$47,960Not published701.29
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$27,230Not published700.24
Audio and Video Technicians$44,060$21.18700.56
Chiropractors$80,210$38.56700.96
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$46,200$22.21701.50
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$44,850$21.56700.66
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$35,020$16.84702.53
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$35,580$17.11700.66
Education Administrators, All Other$117,190$56.34600.58
Credit Analysts$62,150$29.88600.54
Mechanical Drafters$64,510$31.02600.80
Commercial and Industrial Designers$66,500$31.97601.04
Optometrists$126,600$60.87600.86
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$38,250$18.39602.36
Library Assistants, Clerical$41,860$20.13600.39
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$45,170$21.72600.43
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$109,010$52.41601.70
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$56,400$27.12600.74
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,710$21.49601.44
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,810$20.10607.88
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$46,550$22.38602.05
Prepress Technicians and Workers$37,310$17.94601.57
Power Plant Operators$115,920$55.73601.13
Crane and Tower Operators$45,280$21.77600.77
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54,700$26.30500.42
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$66,300$31.87500.77
Labor Relations Specialists$96,560$46.43500.41
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$68,190$32.78500.53
Environmental Engineers$88,040$42.33500.81
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$79,830$38.38501.71
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,590$30.57500.86
Chemists$92,490$44.47500.33
Counselors, All Other$53,110$25.53500.92
Health Education Specialists$47,420$22.80500.46
Legal Support Workers, All Other$58,110$27.94500.57
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$74,450Not published501.32
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$60,190Not published500.20
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$35,720$17.17501.49
Photographers$33,600$16.15500.59
Psychiatrists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more501.02
Surgeons, All Other$239,200 or more$115.00 or more501.04
Athletic Trainers$57,350Not published500.90
Transportation Security Screeners$63,130$30.35500.61
Financial Clerks, All Other$44,640$21.46500.79
Correspondence Clerks$51,480$24.75506.59
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$33,430$16.07500.50
Glaziers$47,670$22.92500.51
Pipelayers$44,210$21.26500.90
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$59,140$28.43500.55
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$63,410$30.49501.59
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$44,780$21.53500.64
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$43,920$21.12502.08
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$62,800$30.19500.99
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$44,030$21.17500.90
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$49,910$24.00501.16
Public Relations Managers$113,840$54.73400.35
Lodging Managers$69,740$33.53400.50
Funeral Home Managers$80,280$38.60401.67
Database Architects$100,260$48.20400.37
Drafters, All Other$37,750$18.15401.64
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$64,300$30.91401.48
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$63,270$30.42400.96
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$107,670$51.77400.90
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$79,070Not published400.72
Art Directors$76,110$36.59400.49
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$40,830$19.63401.04
Cardiologists$610,080$293.31401.35
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$82,770$39.79401.44
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$64,980$31.24400.48
Concierges$35,350$17.00400.45
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$34,190$16.44400.32
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$35,770$17.20400.71
Meter Readers, Utilities$43,740$21.03401.17
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$46,580$22.39400.79
Tile and Stone Setters$36,740$17.67400.59
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$39,130$18.81401.00
Fence Erectors$39,720$19.10401.01
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$57,170$27.49401.21
Home Appliance Repairers$47,860$23.01400.69
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57,800$27.79401.57
Furniture Finishers$36,280$17.44401.55
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,180$21.24400.98
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$43,270$20.80401.20
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$47,650$22.91402.26
Commercial Pilots$130,630Not published400.47
Computer Programmers$77,880$37.44300.22
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72,860$35.03301.64
Urban and Regional Planners$62,780$30.18300.43
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$65,190Not published301.19
Film and Video Editors$44,830$21.55300.71
Recreational Therapists$48,590$23.36301.18
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$99,020$47.61300.68
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$37,560$18.06300.58
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$54,330$26.12300.95
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,720$19.10301.17
Woodworkers, All Other$36,710$17.65303.50
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$80,790$38.84300.54
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$46,040$22.14Not publishedNot published
Credit Counselors$38,840$18.67Not publishedNot published
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,960$18.73Not publishedNot published
Pediatricians, General$163,320$78.52Not publishedNot published
Web and Digital Interface Designers$49,730$23.91Not 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.