metropolitan statistical area · 17140

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area

Figures describe the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Cincinnati city limits. The area spans OH, KY, IN.

Median annual wage, all occupations$50,170
Total employment1,101,030

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area was $50,170 per year ($24.12 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 1,101,030 jobs. 657 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
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers4.543,330$350,950
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents2.861,150$60,690
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians2.761,480$77,600
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators2.482,970$54,790
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars2.31620$44,180
Insurance Underwriters2.271,690$82,110
Cargo and Freight Agents2.221,530$46,190
Maintenance Workers, Machinery2.22940$79,410

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 657 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area
Occupation
Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,720$14.2930,9501.13
General and Operations Managers$100,670$48.4029,3301.18
Retail Salespersons$30,810$14.8128,6701.04
Registered Nurses$83,650$40.2228,5201.19
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,810$18.1826,8701.34
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,240$19.3522,9101.10
Cashiers$29,170$14.0319,5800.90
Customer Service Representatives$46,470$22.3419,4101.06
Waiters and Waitresses$36,530$17.5617,7901.11
Office Clerks, General$44,640$21.4616,7500.96
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,210$16.9316,4700.54
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,590$29.1313,8200.95
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,030$17.3213,5600.87
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75,950$36.5212,3601.41
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56,830$27.3212,1401.12
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,440$21.3711,9401.20
Nursing Assistants$40,350$19.4011,3901.11
Cooks, Restaurant$36,030$17.3210,8101.08
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,370$18.4510,2401.18
Accountants and Auditors$80,640$38.7710,0500.98
Software Developers$121,420$58.379,9000.83
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,850$23.019,6700.80
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,360Not published9,5400.95
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,880$33.609,4200.93
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,740Not published9,1500.93
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,590$23.849,0500.93
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60,000$28.858,9601.01
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,190Not published8,4501.12
Security Guards$36,110$17.367,9700.88
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,110$21.697,6501.32
Light Truck Drivers$44,070$21.197,5901.09
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,380$22.307,3000.92
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46,180$22.207,1401.05
Human Resources Specialists$73,010$35.107,1101.10
Project Management Specialists$95,380$45.857,0800.94
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$75,750$36.427,0801.11
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,000$23.566,9201.26
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38,600$18.566,6100.98
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,340$23.246,5601.55
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,180$30.856,4001.39
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,650$16.666,3601.04
Financial Managers$152,700$73.416,3401.06
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,880$36.485,9301.24
Bartenders$34,240$16.465,8701.10
Construction Laborers$54,930$26.415,7000.73
Electricians$63,490$30.535,6401.05
Medical Assistants$44,340$21.325,5600.96
Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,250$16.955,5600.86
Industrial Engineers$105,140$50.555,4302.10
Food Preparation Workers$34,320$16.505,3200.84
Sales Managers$138,790$66.735,1801.15
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70,640$33.965,1501.66
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,610$37.315,1400.67
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,900$30.724,9401.12
Cooks, Fast Food$28,930$13.914,9301.09
Computer User Support Specialists$59,350$28.534,8100.95
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,570$21.914,7701.78
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,520$38.714,7300.82
Management Analysts$97,360$46.814,7100.74
Medical and Health Services Managers$106,540$51.224,6901.11
Carpenters$60,110$28.904,6100.97
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,090$23.604,5200.91
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67,180Not published4,4801.02
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,430$17.044,3901.29
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37,180$17.874,3101.38
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77,070$37.064,2401.22
Computer Systems Analysts$103,450$49.744,2401.15
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82,330$39.584,0000.91
Computer and Information Systems Managers$169,530$81.503,9200.83
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,410$38.663,9000.82
Lawyers$130,980$62.973,8700.72
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,350$14.113,7901.24
Driver/Sales Workers$36,900$17.743,6701.27
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65,160$31.333,6401.10
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,650$17.623,5700.90
Billing and Posting Clerks$47,630$22.903,5501.24
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32,070$15.423,4901.68
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,520$28.143,4600.99
Training and Development Specialists$68,390$32.883,4401.06
Pharmacy Technicians$40,490$19.473,3801.01
Firefighters$58,570$28.163,3801.38
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$350,950Not published3,3304.54
Mechanical Engineers$104,220$50.113,3101.57
Physicians, All Other$315,630$151.753,1801.31
Tellers$45,920$22.083,1701.36
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,990$24.993,1601.07
Industrial Production Managers$125,680$60.433,1301.79
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58,650$28.203,1201.13
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66,950$32.193,1200.92
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,680$17.643,0801.14
Construction Managers$104,710$50.343,0501.13
Dishwashers$30,740$14.783,0000.89
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,650$13.292,9901.06
Insurance Sales Agents$63,110$30.342,9900.88
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$76,310$36.692,9800.86
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54,790$26.342,9702.48
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$101,530$48.812,9601.33
Architectural and Engineering Managers$177,160$85.172,9501.89
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,240$29.922,9501.02
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65,370$31.432,9201.24
Machinists$57,300$27.552,8901.42
Nurse Practitioners$128,700$61.882,8201.23
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,890$14.372,7400.71
Marketing Managers$145,770$70.082,7300.98
Financial and Investment Analysts$86,040$41.362,6701.04
Recreation Workers$29,880$14.362,6701.14
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55,080$26.482,5800.93
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,790$17.692,5401.17
Bus Drivers, School$46,870$22.542,5300.89
Personal Financial Advisors$80,540$38.722,5101.33
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,830$29.722,4700.99
Compliance Officers$79,310$38.132,4400.83
Dental Assistants$49,590$23.842,4400.89
Childcare Workers$30,150$14.502,3900.65
Coaches and Scouts$39,170Not published2,3801.35
Pharmacists$140,200$67.402,3801.04
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$103,020Not published2,3301.00
Animal Caretakers$30,540$14.682,3201.23
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,400$30.002,3001.12
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$58,860$28.302,1900.99
Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,070$29.842,1400.92
Civil Engineers$98,220$47.222,1100.81
Engineers, All Other$127,150$61.132,1001.92
Social and Human Service Assistants$41,800$20.092,1000.68
Physical Therapists$102,890$49.472,0901.10
Loan Officers$75,300$36.202,0601.06
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$54,900$26.402,0501.35
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64,430Not published2,0201.09
Logisticians$79,990$38.461,9601.10
Counter and Rental Clerks$41,250$19.831,9400.68
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$106,160$51.041,9201.23
Human Resources Managers$132,070$63.491,9201.23
Administrative Services Managers$103,860$49.931,9001.02
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,170$22.681,8801.55
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$36,850$17.721,8400.81
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77,640$37.331,8300.80
Self-Enrichment Teachers$37,300$17.931,8300.78
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70,980$34.121,8300.56
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$96,190$46.251,8201.49
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35,830$17.231,8201.03
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$60,820$29.241,7701.79
Food Service Managers$64,320$30.921,7601.04
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$102,410$49.241,7600.87
Graphic Designers$62,260$29.931,7301.23
Printing Press Operators$48,890$23.511,7301.70
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64,680Not published1,7201.48
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$64,330$30.931,7000.61
Dental Hygienists$102,940$49.491,7001.08
Insurance Underwriters$82,110$39.481,6902.27
Speech-Language Pathologists$95,930$46.121,6901.30
Managers, All Other$137,850$66.271,6800.38
Data Scientists$102,650$49.351,6800.90
Parts Salespersons$38,030$18.281,6800.88
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,640$23.861,6801.91
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$79,270$38.111,6501.01
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,500$22.841,6500.94
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$49,020Not published1,6401.04
Cost Estimators$79,130$38.041,6301.03
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48,490$23.311,6301.28
Correctional Officers and Jailers$55,460$26.661,6100.60
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$45,950$22.091,6101.92
Production Workers, All Other$39,570$19.021,6100.90
Healthcare Social Workers$70,670$33.981,6001.20
Food Batchmakers$47,470$22.821,5901.29
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44,170$21.231,5801.50
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$52,020$25.011,5501.42
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,320$14.581,5401.38
Cargo and Freight Agents$46,190$22.211,5302.22
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$49,240$23.681,4901.15
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,600$37.311,4802.76
Public Relations Specialists$64,040$30.791,4700.73
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33,130$15.931,4400.78
Real Estate Sales Agents$48,540$23.341,4301.05
Bakers$35,970$17.291,4300.86
Computer Network Support Specialists$71,920$34.581,4201.37
Phlebotomists$43,140$20.741,4201.40
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62,990$30.281,4100.97
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,900$23.511,4102.08
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$78,860$37.911,3900.92
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49,760$23.931,3901.19
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$85,410$41.061,3701.40
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31,560$15.171,3700.97
Occupational Therapists$100,870$48.501,3601.19
Information Security Analysts$114,300$54.951,3200.98
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,090$22.161,3101.23
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,910$19.191,3001.11
Respiratory Therapists$81,600$39.231,3001.32
Medical Records Specialists$51,350$24.691,3000.95
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,940$22.571,3001.03
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93,200$44.811,2601.27
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30,350$14.591,2501.45
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63,200$30.391,2300.98
Library Assistants, Clerical$37,200$17.891,2001.98
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57,890$27.831,1801.58
Computer Network Architects$133,000$63.941,1700.92
Electrical Engineers$105,350$50.651,1700.83
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50,020$24.051,1701.11
Helpers--Production Workers$46,410$22.311,1701.00
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$60,690$29.181,1502.86
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,560$23.351,1401.01
Facilities Managers$102,500$49.281,1201.02
Social and Community Service Managers$72,940$35.071,0800.73
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,600$23.841,0801.61
Purchasing Managers$150,190$72.211,0701.79
Chefs and Head Cooks$56,620$27.221,0600.75
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$56,110$26.971,0600.94
Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,150$16.901,0500.97
Bill and Account Collectors$48,320$23.231,0500.93
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48,380$23.261,0401.13
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57,540$27.661,0300.95
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51,900$24.951,0200.71
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$103,150$49.591,0100.79
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$67,520Not published1,0101.83
Tutors$37,100$17.841,0100.81
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,890$17.741,0001.12
Chief Executives$207,170$99.609800.68
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,390$21.829701.03
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$51,480$24.759600.95
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61,460$29.559601.06
Data Entry Keyers$40,820$19.639501.05
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49,940$24.019500.91
Highway Maintenance Workers$48,970$23.549400.86
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$79,410$38.189402.22
Chemists$96,170$46.239301.58
Physical Therapist Assistants$65,170$31.339301.17
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$87,940$42.289200.69
Physician Assistants$128,520$61.799200.80
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46,610$22.419101.24
Sheet Metal Workers$73,690$35.439101.08
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50,170$24.128900.56
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$78,020Not published8800.82
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$76,840$36.948801.27
Butchers and Meat Cutters$40,030$19.258800.91
Fundraisers$66,360$31.918701.10
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$64,070$30.808700.91
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,610$22.898600.77
Computer Occupations, All Other$84,700$40.728400.27
Psychiatric Technicians$40,550$19.498400.76
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$64,090Not published8201.22
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$86,770$41.728201.17
Sewing Machine Operators$34,680$16.678201.10
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$34,130$16.418100.22
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,990$23.078101.88
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$102,870$49.467900.72
Medical Equipment Preparers$48,130$23.147801.42
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56,850$27.337800.84
Order Clerks$46,350$22.297801.47
Roofers$49,210$23.667700.80
Tire Repairers and Changers$39,170$18.837701.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47,890$23.037700.62
Advertising Sales Agents$48,270$23.217601.17
Instructional Coordinators$78,680$37.837500.46
Emergency Medical Technicians$39,910$19.197500.59
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$41,410$19.917501.49
Parking Attendants$31,260$15.037500.76
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,060Not published7300.92
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$93,150$44.797300.79
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$107,020$51.456901.00
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62,150Not published6800.89
Tool and Die Makers$64,270$30.906801.68
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,890$23.036802.13
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98,750$47.476700.89
Nurse Anesthetists$221,170$106.336701.82
Surgical Technologists$63,450$30.516700.81
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$100,510$48.326501.20
Veterinarians$127,670$61.386501.09
Paramedics$49,320$23.716500.91
Public Safety Telecommunicators$62,260$29.936500.89
Credit Analysts$77,500$37.266401.39
Biological Technicians$48,510$23.326401.30
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$94,960Not published6401.10
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$57,980$27.886400.64
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$77,200$37.126300.79
Financial Examiners$78,310$37.656301.31
Dietitians and Nutritionists$68,640$33.006301.15
Orderlies$36,980$17.786301.69
Construction and Building Inspectors$76,440$36.756300.60
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$44,180$21.246202.31
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50,800$24.436100.96
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$59,380$28.555900.92
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$61,290Not published5900.89
Labor Relations Specialists$95,350$45.845801.26
Cooks, Short Order$32,180$15.475800.59
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$50,410$24.235701.09
Financial Specialists, All Other$79,580$38.265700.60
Web and Digital Interface Designers$82,820$39.825700.71
Opticians, Dispensing$50,730$24.395701.09
Library Technicians$37,090$17.835601.15
Medical Equipment Repairers$61,540$29.595601.19
School Psychologists$89,290$42.935501.21
Chemical Technicians$61,760$29.695501.34
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$84,950$40.845400.85
Skincare Specialists$43,570$20.955401.05
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47,770$22.975401.16
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$42,130$20.265300.66
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$50,610$24.335301.41
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39,580$19.035301.34
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,900$21.595301.12
Natural Sciences Managers$164,300$78.995200.68
Interpreters and Translators$61,100$29.375201.42
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49,000$23.565200.54
Financial Clerks, All Other$47,510$22.845101.97
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56,790$27.305101.20
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$56,490$27.164900.61
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$93,600$45.004901.59
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$28,090$13.504900.82
Architectural and Civil Drafters$70,010$33.664800.65
Occupational Therapy Assistants$67,460$32.434801.33
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$56,970$27.394800.84
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$60,680$29.184801.61
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$75,700$36.394800.99
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35,240$16.944800.67
Social Workers, All Other$65,770$31.624701.06
Telemarketers$37,300$17.934701.13
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,850$31.184600.68
Interior Designers$61,720$29.674600.90
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$34,110$16.404606.60
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61,450Not published4501.03
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$55,880$26.874501.02
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$39,710$19.094501.50
Massage Therapists$55,990$26.924400.62
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$44,240$21.274400.32
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$70,760$34.024401.18
Financial Risk Specialists$93,470$44.944300.95
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$48,990$23.554300.51
Pest Control Workers$42,890$20.624300.59
Residential Advisors$39,650$19.064300.71
Pediatricians, General$216,750$104.214201.52
Tour and Travel Guides$32,800$15.774201.10
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,280$22.254201.87
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$41,490$19.954201.78
Computer Programmers$101,640$48.874100.63
Operations Research Analysts$105,360$50.654100.54
Clergy$61,390$29.514101.01
Database Administrators$102,360$49.214000.81
Rehabilitation Counselors$45,300$21.784000.60
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$62,770Not published4000.99
Athletic Trainers$62,010Not published4001.85
Postal Service Clerks$61,570$29.604000.76
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68,270$32.823900.81
Bailiffs$59,450$28.583903.18
Procurement Clerks$49,960$24.023900.99
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$41,800$20.093901.77
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49,000$23.563900.70
Database Architects$134,480$64.653800.79
Materials Engineers$127,740$61.413802.33
Dentists, General$206,100$99.093800.43
Prepress Technicians and Workers$47,810$22.993802.25
Technical Writers$79,140$38.053701.14
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$37,380$17.973700.86
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,950$22.093700.90
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$67,930$32.663601.66
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$43,150$20.753600.35
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,850$19.643601.97
Commercial and Industrial Designers$95,160$45.753501.46
School Bus Monitors$29,570$14.213500.64
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$37,500$18.033501.07
Public Relations Managers$129,710$62.363400.64
Actuaries$108,770$52.293401.81
Sales Engineers$92,650$44.553400.91
Couriers and Messengers$40,160$19.313400.70
Editors$62,610$30.103300.51
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$92,110$44.283300.41
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$63,300$30.433300.54
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$36,830$17.713300.67
Fundraising Managers$103,310$49.673201.17
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$75,290$36.203200.76
Art Directors$97,360$46.813200.85
Producers and Directors$67,620$32.513200.32
Anesthesiologists$419,600$201.733201.18
Musicians and SingersNot published$50.003101.22
Chemical Engineers$107,610$51.743002.00
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$129,560$62.293001.96
Mechanical Drafters$77,250$37.143001.07
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$67,380$32.393000.47
Health Education Specialists$70,150$33.733000.64
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$93,730Not published3001.20
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$53,780$25.863001.07
Optometrists$156,990$75.483000.98
Funeral Attendants$34,960$16.813001.36
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80,430$38.672901.14
Photographers$43,040$20.692900.78
General Internal Medicine Physicians$236,920$113.902900.62
Radiologists$287,990$138.462901.51
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$55,470$26.672900.49
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46,950$22.572900.91
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$39,190$18.842901.54
Aircraft Service Attendants$38,970$18.742901.31
Web Developers$80,910$38.902800.57
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$131,170$63.062801.68
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$102,410Not published2801.00
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$77,380Not published2800.95
Audio and Video Technicians$48,740$23.432800.56
Mechanical Door Repairers$50,620$24.342801.45
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$65,430$31.462801.38
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59,850$28.782700.65
Community Health Workers$49,200$23.662700.61
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82,080Not published2700.79
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$62,970Not published2701.29
Transportation Security Screeners$63,650$30.602700.75
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$46,680$22.442702.65
Education Administrators, All Other$72,490$34.852600.66
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$67,250$32.332600.95
Lodging Managers$57,430$27.612600.88
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$39,620$19.052600.33
Private Detectives and Investigators$46,190$22.212601.03
File Clerks$37,690$18.122600.50
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,740$22.952601.01
Statisticians$101,500$48.802501.20
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,150Not published2500.71
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34,850$16.752500.38
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$38,650$18.582500.14
Glaziers$59,620$28.662500.61
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$75,910$36.502501.38
Millwrights$75,650$36.372500.87
Surveyors$78,170$37.582400.66
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$122,750$59.022401.39
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$58,300$28.032400.69
Emergency Medicine Physicians$333,290$160.242401.03
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$49,760$23.922400.61
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40,490$19.472400.35
Chiropractors$76,010$36.552200.79
Audiologists$87,030$41.842202.31
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$112,490$54.082201.08
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$29,020$13.952200.52
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$63,790$30.672200.48
Power Plant Operators$109,820$52.802201.06
Training and Development Managers$130,150$62.572100.62
Psychologists, All Other$185,390$89.132101.59
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$58,650$28.202100.86
Floral Designers$35,790$17.212100.73
Cardiologists$551,320$265.062101.70
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$59,560$28.642100.86
Crane and Tower Operators$55,000$26.442100.69
Biological Scientists, All Other$107,350$51.612000.51
Materials Scientists$107,500$51.682003.33
Directors, Religious Activities and EducationNot publishedNot published2001.30
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$73,220Not published2000.95
Surgical Assistants$102,730$49.392001.28
Psychiatric Aides$36,910$17.752000.81
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$58,510$28.132001.11
Helpers--Electricians$42,430$20.402000.43
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$47,440$22.812000.56
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$62,100$29.862000.94
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,120$22.182000.88
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43,680$21.002000.68
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$48,190$23.172001.29
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44,390$21.342001.23
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$79,310$38.131902.33
Family Medicine Physicians$218,880$105.231900.25
Physicians, Pathologists$317,890$152.831902.40
Protective Service Workers, All Other$41,320$19.871900.32
Commercial Pilots$130,230Not published1900.55
Property Appraisers and Assessors$69,840$33.581800.44
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsNot publishedNot published1801.58
Neurologists$101,210$48.661802.38
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$42,470$20.421800.27
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$57,800$27.791801.08
Fence Erectors$48,530$23.331801.01
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,560$23.831801.00
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,330$22.761801.53
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$45,100$21.681802.16
Credit Counselors$51,160$24.601700.86
Microbiologists$65,910$31.691701.28
Urban and Regional Planners$80,160$38.541700.54
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$62,800Not published1701.24
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$52,120Not published1700.21
Writers and Authors$62,440$30.021700.49
Pharmacy Aides$39,620$19.051700.59
Pipelayers$70,910$34.091700.74
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$54,030$25.981700.45
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$46,250$22.241701.16
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$33,390$16.051700.91
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$45,340$21.801701.59
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$74,110$35.631600.43
Animal Trainers$34,030$16.361601.20
Concierges$35,050$16.851600.45
Travel Agents$44,980$21.631600.41
Gambling Cage WorkersNot publishedNot published1601.54
Brokerage Clerks$60,750$29.211600.65
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$54,630$26.271600.80
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$49,110$23.611600.70
Budget Analysts$97,190$46.731500.45
Environmental Engineers$113,960$54.791500.55
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$57,220$27.511500.29
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$51,870Not published1501.69
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$54,860$26.371500.55
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$47,930$23.041501.00
Radiation Therapists$102,520$49.291501.20
Psychiatrists$261,710$125.821500.77
Surgeons, All Other$437,390$210.291500.84
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,760$23.441501.60
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$49,690$23.891501.26
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$78,820$37.891500.75
Tire Builders$46,810$22.501501.02
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$76,640Not published1400.97
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$217,510$104.571400.93
Dental Laboratory Technicians$53,150$25.551400.59
Airfield Operations Specialists$76,100$36.591401.34
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$67,010$32.221301.11
Food Scientists and Technologists$90,210$43.371301.35
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$79,840Not published1300.89
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$78,430Not published1301.43
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$101,680Not published1300.92
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$34,560$16.621301.61
Dermatologists$266,290$128.021301.62
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$97,890$47.061301.06
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$60,890$29.271300.71
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$39,020$18.761300.76
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$57,720$27.751300.47
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$49,130$23.621301.10
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$80,480$38.691300.48
History Teachers, Postsecondary$79,620Not published1200.91
Medical Transcriptionists$46,560$22.391200.39
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$36,670$17.631200.25
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37,690$18.121200.48
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$30,850$14.831200.54
Helpers--Carpenters$45,360$21.811200.75
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$52,250$25.121201.13
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$51,990$25.001200.85
Transportation Inspectors$120,000$57.691200.70
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$50,380$24.221201.61
Landscape Architects$67,990$32.691100.78
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$51,830$24.921101.28
Social Science Research Assistants$57,370$27.581100.51
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$57,100$27.451101.27
Word Processors and Typists$55,660$26.761100.45
Tile and Stone Setters$46,630$22.421100.42
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,380$27.111101.12
Etchers and Engravers$36,960$17.771102.03
Compensation and Benefits Managers$136,220$65.491000.63
Marriage and Family Therapists$60,260$28.971000.22
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$43,290$20.811000.14
Set and Exhibit Designers$48,360$23.251001.37
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherNot published$18.921000.85
Dietetic Technicians$40,210$19.331000.47
Physical Therapist Aides$36,230$17.421000.30
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$45,880$22.061001.47
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$31,880$15.331000.66
Meter Readers, Utilities$51,220$24.631000.75
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$57,410$27.601001.00
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$104,520$50.251000.68
Home Appliance Repairers$52,120$25.061000.45
Sailors and Marine Oilers$42,710$20.541000.43
Advertising and Promotions Managers$122,750$59.02900.58
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$78,290$37.64900.56
Legal Support Workers, All Other$80,350$38.63900.26
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$78,750Not published901.13
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$78,830Not published900.98
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$94,870Not published900.75
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$63,970$30.75900.60
Film and Video Editors$50,350$24.21900.49
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$82,250$39.54900.38
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$34,980$16.82901.45
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$28,390$13.65900.85
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$58,360$28.06900.27
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$47,820$22.99900.50
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$55,420$26.65900.63
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$56,860$27.34900.54
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$65,890$31.68900.26
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$100,460$48.30901.36
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$51,770$24.89901.20
Funeral Home Managers$74,140$35.65800.80
Computer Hardware Engineers$109,120$52.46800.14
EpidemiologistsNot publishedNot published800.88
Physical Scientists, All Other$120,740$58.05800.51
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$75,570$36.33800.30
Food Science Technicians$64,480$31.00800.78
Curators$70,740$34.01800.91
Museum Technicians and Conservators$54,600$26.25800.86
Motorcycle Mechanics$47,040$22.61800.84
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$49,150$23.63800.75
Food Processing Workers, All Other$40,590$19.52800.18
Air Traffic Controllers$136,240$65.50800.49
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$98,490$47.35700.73
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$68,700$33.03700.67
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80,360Not published700.62
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$64,730Not published700.59
ActorsNot published$13.31700.17
Music Directors and Composers$63,290$30.43700.76
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$85,690$41.20700.72
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$50,350$24.21700.36
Carpet Installers$55,850$26.85700.70
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,260$25.13702.14
Passenger Attendants$44,810$21.54700.38
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$75,870$36.48600.47
Biochemists and Biophysicists$98,550$47.38600.24
Physicists$142,180$68.36600.45
Survey Researchers$58,300$28.03600.98
Forensic Science TechniciansNot publishedNot published600.44
Religious Workers, All Other$40,780$19.61600.57
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$97,530$46.89600.56
Broadcast Technicians$49,300$23.70600.39
Lighting Technicians$64,330$30.93600.97
Hearing Aid Specialists$63,290$30.43600.72
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$70,550$33.92600.41
Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsNot publishedNot published600.65
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$27,400$13.17601.75
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$65,810$31.64600.82
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54,350$26.13600.40
Upholsterers$40,000$19.23600.40
Plant and System Operators, All Other$67,390$32.40600.60
Emergency Management Directors$88,040$42.33500.47
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$80,300$38.61500.66
Computer and Information Research Scientists$155,910$74.96500.18
Conservation Scientists$67,080$32.25500.29
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$76,200Not published500.64
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$76,650Not published500.55
Special Education Teachers, All Other$80,110Not published500.22
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$45,380$21.82500.39
Podiatrists$204,980$98.55500.71
Recreational Therapists$63,740$30.64500.45
Therapists, All Other$62,690$30.14500.33
Acupuncturists$85,130$40.93500.86
Orthotists and Prosthetists$72,980$35.09500.69
Animal Control Workers$37,180$17.88500.53
Costume Attendants$39,730$19.10501.14
Telephone Operators$37,600$18.08502.02
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$57,480$27.63500.27
Agricultural Inspectors$63,650$30.60500.46
Agricultural Equipment Operators$54,380$26.14500.25
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$60,000$28.85500.35
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$61,980$29.80500.40
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55,340$26.61500.52
Gambling Managers$78,040$37.52401.14
Drafters, All Other$60,950$29.30400.37
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$67,020$32.22400.40
Economists$120,740$58.05400.31
Craft Artists$32,830$15.78401.30
Dentists, All Other SpecialistsNot publishedNot published401.05
Exercise Physiologists$61,510$29.57400.73
Parking Enforcement Workers$58,270$28.02400.61
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$44,170$21.23401.03
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$108,590$52.21400.69
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$35,440$17.04400.48
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$79,010$37.99400.65
Material Moving Workers, All Other$38,660$18.59400.23
Soil and Plant Scientists$56,470$27.15300.31
Anthropologists and Archeologists$60,770$29.22300.48
Judicial Law Clerks$61,720$29.67300.37
Special Effects Artists and Animators$67,710$32.56300.23
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$80,080$38.50300.35
Proofreaders and Copy Markers$55,020$26.45301.04
Furniture Finishers$46,900$22.55300.29
Transportation Workers, All Other$59,790$28.75300.36
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$38,710$18.61Not publishedNot published
Avionics Technicians$43,640$20.98Not publishedNot published
Floor Sanders and Finishers$56,800$27.31Not publishedNot published
Foundry Mold and Coremakers$49,600$23.85Not publishedNot published
New Accounts Clerks$50,460$24.26Not publishedNot published
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$334,250$160.70Not publishedNot published
Personal Service Managers, All Other$58,940$28.34Not publishedNot published
Sound Engineering Technicians$53,780$25.86Not publishedNot published
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$35,230$16.94Not publishedNot published
Tax Preparers$48,730$23.43Not publishedNot published
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$28,020Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,300$20.82Not publishedNot published

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