metropolitan statistical area · 24340

Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area

Figures describe the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Grand Rapids city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$47,570
Total employment598,260

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area was $47,570 per year ($22.87 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 598,260 jobs. 576 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 576 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area
Occupation
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,120$18.8119,5403.61
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,130$17.3718,8401.66
Registered Nurses$83,920$40.3513,7401.06
Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,240$13.5813,1900.89
Retail Salespersons$34,800$16.7312,6000.84
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,890$17.2611,4901.35
Office Clerks, General$45,320$21.7911,3101.19
Stockers and Order Fillers$35,840$17.2310,9601.01
General and Operations Managers$101,720$48.9110,8800.81
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,270$28.0210,8201.36
Cashiers$29,880$14.369,6700.81
Customer Service Representatives$44,990$21.639,0100.90
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,910$16.798,1600.49
Waiters and Waitresses$42,930$20.648,0800.92
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,430$19.447,0203.05
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,170$34.706,9801.47
Nursing Assistants$38,340$18.435,8701.05
Accountants and Auditors$76,270$36.675,6701.02
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,310Not published5,4901.00
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,530$23.335,4700.93
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,900Not published5,0800.95
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,550$23.345,0700.96
Cooks, Restaurant$37,360$17.964,8500.89
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,330$31.894,8101.86
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,110$21.694,7101.50
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,440$21.854,7100.72
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41,300$19.864,6801.57
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,470$18.014,5901.25
Light Truck Drivers$43,490$20.914,5201.20
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,730Not published4,3301.06
Software Developers$107,520$51.694,3100.66
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,240$17.904,2900.91
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,050$20.224,2706.48
Industrial Engineers$98,940$47.574,1702.96
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,840$31.184,1100.74
Construction Laborers$47,780$22.973,9900.95
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,890$20.143,9802.73
Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,570$17.103,9501.83
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41,180$19.803,6400.98
Human Resources Specialists$65,760$31.613,4900.99
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,100$22.163,4900.81
Machinists$50,110$24.093,4603.13
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,310$23.713,3401.23
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66,340$31.893,2100.66
Mechanical Engineers$96,610$46.453,1702.77
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,620$30.113,1601.87
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,760$18.153,1505.45
Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,170$17.873,1300.89
Security Guards$40,810$19.623,1000.63
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,300$16.973,0400.92
Project Management Specialists$95,020$45.693,0100.73
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64,880$31.192,9800.86
Electricians$62,240$29.922,8800.99
Carpenters$59,000$28.362,8401.10
Financial Managers$133,380$64.132,8200.87
Medical Assistants$39,890$19.182,8000.89
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$47,720$22.942,78011.77
Bartenders$38,430$18.482,7300.94
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,660Not published2,6101.09
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,920$23.522,5201.58
Sales Managers$131,030$62.992,4901.01
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,350$36.232,4900.80
Computer User Support Specialists$57,980$27.872,4500.89
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71,160$34.212,3701.25
Industrial Production Managers$114,410$55.002,3602.49
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,440$38.672,2701.27
Physicians, All Other$179,910$86.502,2001.67
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,270$28.982,1400.89
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56,810$27.312,1301.41
Insurance Sales Agents$61,360$29.502,0901.13
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,180$13.552,0701.24
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,580$37.302,0700.87
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$42,290$20.332,0001.96
Food Preparation Workers$31,920$15.351,9700.57
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,640$18.101,9604.09
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33,400$16.061,9301.32
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,190$28.941,9201.22
Food Batchmakers$44,650$21.471,8702.78
Counter and Rental Clerks$38,470$18.501,8201.18
Childcare Workers$31,690$15.241,8000.90
Driver/Sales Workers$43,400$20.861,8001.14
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37,800$18.181,7901.06
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,100$37.551,7500.42
Cooks, Fast Food$28,980$13.941,7400.71
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30,440$14.631,6700.80
Tellers$37,740$18.151,6401.29
Pharmacy Technicians$47,600$22.881,6300.90
Computer and Information Systems Managers$142,700$68.611,5900.62
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,240$29.441,5501.39
Medical and Health Services Managers$105,900$50.911,5400.67
Tool and Die Makers$64,650$31.081,5407.01
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,350$17.961,5300.83
Architectural and Engineering Managers$156,280$75.141,5201.79
Social and Human Service Assistants$40,440$19.441,5000.89
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,070$13.021,4800.97
Dental Assistants$50,490$24.271,4700.99
Training and Development Specialists$63,390$30.471,4600.83
Physical Therapists$99,100$47.651,4601.42
Dishwashers$31,940$15.361,4500.79
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,920$36.021,4400.56
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,140$20.741,4402.37
Lawyers$129,360$62.191,4300.49
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$62,170$29.891,4300.95
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$101,680Not published1,4001.11
Parts Salespersons$39,890$19.181,3801.33
Management Analysts$81,710$39.281,3700.40
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,760$19.601,3401.41
Billing and Posting Clerks$47,220$22.701,3200.85
Construction Managers$102,370$49.221,2900.88
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,740$18.631,2901.10
Coaches and Scouts$45,630Not published1,2301.28
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65,230$31.361,2300.49
Correctional Officers and Jailers$68,520$32.941,2100.83
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,670$22.921,2101.85
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$49,980$24.031,1700.91
Electrical Engineers$100,080$48.121,1601.51
Dental Hygienists$84,290$40.521,1601.35
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32,770$15.751,1601.02
Computer Systems Analysts$97,210$46.741,1400.57
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$97,980$47.111,1301.33
Logisticians$77,050$37.041,1301.17
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64,100$30.821,1300.60
Postal Service Mail Carriers$60,880$29.271,1200.89
Cost Estimators$76,030$36.551,1001.28
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$49,960$24.021,0900.80
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$59,540$28.631,0901.37
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,560$29.121,0703.67
Public Relations Specialists$59,770$28.741,0600.97
Bus Drivers, School$46,230$22.231,0500.68
Self-Enrichment Teachers$37,190$17.881,0400.82
Managers, All Other$128,910$61.981,0300.43
Food Service Managers$61,950$29.791,0101.10
Occupational Therapists$94,450$45.419901.58
Marketing Managers$128,900$61.979700.64
Nurse Practitioners$125,660$60.419700.78
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$65,090$31.299700.55
Helpers--Production Workers$42,390$20.389501.49
Financial and Investment Analysts$88,210$42.419400.67
Physician Assistants$131,930$63.439401.51
Bakers$36,000$17.319401.03
Compliance Officers$68,780$33.079000.56
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,850$30.709000.49
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93,440$44.938900.73
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,370$29.998700.57
Psychiatric Technicians$37,280$17.928701.45
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$77,360$37.198600.97
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49,400$23.758601.10
Data Scientists$96,880$46.588500.84
Recreation Workers$35,970$17.298500.67
Printing Press Operators$44,650$21.478501.53
Personal Financial Advisors$89,410$42.998400.81
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47,490$22.838301.22
Pharmacists$140,710$67.658200.66
Speech-Language Pathologists$94,490$45.438101.14
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,150$19.788103.16
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81,420$39.157900.64
Loan Officers$71,760$34.507900.75
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$48,260$23.207801.71
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,410$17.027801.22
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$113,590$54.617800.71
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36,960$17.777806.24
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,620$17.617801.03
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48,870$23.507700.88
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$35,900$17.267600.61
Human Resources Managers$132,100$63.517500.89
Social and Community Service Managers$84,280$40.527500.93
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34,190$16.447500.74
Administrative Services Managers$102,920$49.487300.72
Graphic Designers$57,870$27.827300.95
Dietetic Technicians$36,420$17.517306.03
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,760$20.087305.96
Computer Occupations, All Other$100,220$48.197200.43
Civil Engineers$92,600$44.527100.50
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45,520$21.897101.03
Physical Therapist Assistants$68,700$33.037001.62
Respiratory Therapists$78,070$37.536901.29
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$47,030$22.616900.99
Animal Caretakers$29,630$14.246800.67
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56,770$27.296801.18
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,080$23.126601.82
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$62,090$29.856500.35
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58,470$28.116501.61
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$61,590$29.616400.54
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49,250$23.686401.01
Healthcare Social Workers$64,930$31.226300.88
Sheet Metal Workers$53,290$25.626301.37
Chefs and Head Cooks$61,890$29.756100.79
Tire Repairers and Changers$37,470$18.016101.47
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$43,680$21.006102.25
Facilities Managers$100,160$48.156000.99
Surgical Technologists$63,680$30.626001.32
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42,070$20.236001.06
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$49,780$23.936001.12
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$46,880$22.545900.84
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38,970$18.745901.20
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36,090$17.355900.62
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$47,630$22.905800.70
Instructional Coordinators$81,010$38.955700.65
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58,240$28.005701.14
Medical Records Specialists$48,780$23.455600.75
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$99,120$47.655500.79
Rehabilitation Counselors$39,100$18.805501.51
Chief Executives$248,660$119.555400.69
Emergency Medical Technicians$39,120$18.815300.77
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,560$13.735300.87
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$56,210$27.025300.91
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$49,910$24.005200.94
Phlebotomists$38,360$18.445200.94
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,910$23.515201.41
Special Education Teachers, All Other$74,740Not published5103.93
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$50,900$24.475100.82
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,300$16.974900.24
Dentists, General$173,160$83.254901.02
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$66,750$32.094900.82
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,470$30.044900.73
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34,480$16.584901.26
Tutors$38,070$18.304800.71
Sewing Machine Operators$38,480$18.504801.19
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$63,560$30.564804.39
Engineers, All Other$102,920$49.484700.79
Floral Designers$35,760$17.194703.01
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$77,350$37.194700.57
Highway Maintenance Workers$56,860$27.344700.78
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$53,570$25.764603.49
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,370$37.684500.84
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$60,820$29.244401.32
Butchers and Meat Cutters$39,750$19.114400.83
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$38,730$18.624301.09
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,830$23.964301.87
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$76,690$36.874200.97
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,010$28.854203.01
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$57,630$27.714200.81
Firefighters$56,260$27.054200.32
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$81,660$39.264100.99
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$58,970$28.354100.81
Purchasing Managers$126,980$61.054001.22
Insurance Underwriters$79,560$38.254000.99
Real Estate Sales Agents$55,800$26.834000.53
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61,850Not published3900.39
Fundraisers$61,580$29.613800.89
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$43,880$21.103800.89
Order Clerks$46,990$22.593801.32
Roofers$49,630$23.863800.74
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,090$30.813701.01
Clergy$50,410$24.243701.67
Interior Designers$60,440$29.063701.34
Family Medicine Physicians$218,000$104.813700.89
Opticians, Dispensing$41,820$20.113701.32
Occupational Therapy Assistants$67,290$32.353701.89
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$50,480$24.273701.62
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37,940$18.243700.66
Mechanical Drafters$74,490$35.813602.35
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$47,810$22.993600.87
Paramedics$48,150$23.153600.93
Physical Therapist Aides$31,730$15.263601.97
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$82,890$39.853501.01
Massage Therapists$68,470$32.923500.92
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26,930$12.953500.74
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,970$20.183501.49
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60,770$29.213500.70
Computer Network Architects$114,310$54.963400.50
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$94,540$45.453401.15
Commercial and Industrial Designers$79,410$38.183402.61
Bill and Account Collectors$49,040$23.583400.55
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$66,080$31.773401.67
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$50,980$24.513400.59
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$33,680Not published3300.52
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$41,850$20.123302.10
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$79,760$38.353200.92
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$48,770$23.453201.69
Millwrights$66,510$31.983202.04
Information Security Analysts$95,660$45.993100.43
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$65,470Not published3100.85
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61,010$29.333100.57
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$37,420$17.993102.45
Architectural and Civil Drafters$61,090$29.373000.75
Dietitians and Nutritionists$67,330$32.373001.02
Medical Equipment Preparers$45,870$22.053001.02
Skincare Specialists$44,680$21.483001.06
Chemists$82,110$39.482900.91
Library Technicians$34,680$16.672901.11
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$52,420$25.202900.58
Data Entry Keyers$40,630$19.542900.60
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48,550$23.342900.97
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$79,060$38.012800.81
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65,060Not published2800.44
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97,140$46.702800.47
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49,070$23.592800.47
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$39,590$19.032800.38
Veterinarians$126,140$60.642700.84
Anesthesiologists$228,760$109.982701.82
Sales Engineers$105,080$50.522701.37
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48,860$23.492701.07
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$46,790$22.502701.91
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$60,670$29.172700.72
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$88,780$42.682600.36
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$63,200Not published2600.62
Cargo and Freight Agents$45,060$21.662600.69
Public Safety Telecommunicators$50,800$24.422600.65
Glaziers$47,850$23.012601.17
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$47,060$22.622601.30
Parking Attendants$33,880$16.292600.49
Computer Programmers$80,060$38.492500.72
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$84,170Not published2500.79
Construction and Building Inspectors$71,490$34.372500.45
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$40,820$19.622501.98
Computer Network Support Specialists$65,120$31.312400.42
Chemical Technicians$49,230$23.672401.07
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$99,220Not published2400.28
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$58,670$28.212400.55
Concierges$39,230$18.862401.25
Library Assistants, Clerical$30,430$14.632400.74
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$45,980$22.102404.18
Property Appraisers and Assessors$61,730$29.682301.03
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,980$27.882300.86
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$63,310Not published2300.77
New Accounts Clerks$46,050$22.142301.61
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$65,250$31.372300.86
Furniture Finishers$45,700$21.972304.14
Crane and Tower Operators$54,560$26.232301.39
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$65,980$31.722201.50
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78,260Not published2200.98
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$64,210Not published2200.59
Orderlies$35,180$16.912201.11
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47,970$23.062200.64
Credit Analysts$63,220$30.392100.83
School Psychologists$84,680$40.712100.87
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$46,460Not published2100.49
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$80,980$38.932100.88
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$49,730$23.912100.67
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$42,700$20.532100.47
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$43,320$20.832100.58
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$57,920$27.842000.72
Labor Relations Specialists$76,280$36.672000.79
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$99,910Not published2001.05
Editors$61,860$29.742000.55
Postal Service Clerks$61,570$29.602000.71
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,270$21.762000.89
Web and Digital Interface Designers$78,430$37.711900.43
Community Health Workers$48,360$23.251900.82
Producers and Directors$62,160$29.891900.35
Residential Advisors$41,360$19.891900.58
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$45,980$22.111902.18
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$84,900$40.821901.02
Home Appliance Repairers$48,320$23.231901.57
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$49,970$24.021902.48
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$47,260$22.721901.58
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$82,520Not published1800.43
Musicians and SingersNot publishedNot published1801.26
Procurement Clerks$49,860$23.971800.83
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39,390$18.941800.86
Tile and Stone Setters$46,500$22.361801.29
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$46,550$22.381801.11
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$58,820$28.281800.57
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$60,360$29.021800.71
Social Workers, All Other$52,510$25.241700.71
Health Education Specialists$59,640$28.671700.67
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61,280Not published1700.74
Chiropractors$77,560$37.291701.14
Optometrists$134,420$64.631701.06
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$81,140$39.011701.02
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$40,160$19.311700.61
Cooks, Short Order$34,200$16.441700.31
File Clerks$49,420$23.761700.58
Couriers and Messengers$37,320$17.941700.65
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$104,030$50.021700.34
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,820$21.551702.71
Foundry Mold and Coremakers$44,180$21.241703.39
Dental Laboratory Technicians$45,220$21.741701.31
Public Relations Managers$110,770$53.261600.55
Financial Specialists, All Other$70,470$33.881600.31
Database Administrators$90,480$43.501600.59
Web Developers$80,400$38.661600.60
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$83,840Not published1600.87
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$85,180Not published1602.01
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$66,370Not published1600.27
Nurse Anesthetists$223,040$107.231600.78
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$79,330$38.141600.79
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,840$22.041601.55
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$30,540$14.681600.91
Lodging Managers$59,880$28.791500.92
Pest Control Workers$44,080$21.191500.39
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$28,840$13.871502.43
Funeral Attendants$31,620$15.201501.28
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$41,920$20.151500.41
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$48,120$23.131502.17
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,510$22.841503.23
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$43,470$20.901507.00
Upholsterers$44,560$21.421501.92
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,940$21.131500.86
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$37,570$18.061500.93
Tax Preparers$54,570$26.241400.47
Database Architects$118,980$57.201400.56
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$48,780$23.451401.67
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$66,640Not published1402.85
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$92,410$44.431400.32
Transportation Security Screeners$61,110$29.381400.72
Manicurists and Pedicurists$36,870$17.731400.23
Travel Agents$45,740$21.991400.68
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$40,110$19.291400.27
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$44,270$21.281402.21
Education Administrators, All Other$74,970$36.041300.60
Natural Sciences Managers$131,550$63.251300.31
Urban and Regional Planners$80,140$38.531300.74
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$89,160Not published1300.78
Audio and Video Technicians$58,740$28.241300.47
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$44,950$21.611301.25
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$58,210$27.991300.62
Tour and Travel Guides$35,090$16.871300.61
Advertising Sales Agents$62,140$29.881300.36
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$47,220$22.701300.74
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$54,350$26.131200.41
PhotographersNot publishedNot published1200.62
Athletic Trainers$59,470Not published1201.00
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$41,540$19.971200.33
Animal Trainers$30,940$14.881201.65
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45,770$22.011200.59
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$45,380$21.821200.59
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$49,500$23.801200.99
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$50,180$24.121200.83
Fundraising Managers$101,870$48.981100.75
Financial Risk Specialists$101,090$48.601100.43
Landscape Architects$77,670$37.341101.43
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$113,930$54.771100.30
Biological Technicians$51,240$24.641100.41
Legal Support Workers, All Other$60,750$29.211100.63
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$47,320$22.751100.70
Psychiatrists$225,440$108.391101.05
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75,550$36.321100.22
Training and Development Managers$105,370$50.661000.52
Operations Research Analysts$95,810$46.061000.24
Surveyors$76,130$36.601000.50
Chemical Engineers$114,800$55.191001.23
Materials Engineers$84,880$40.811001.10
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$64,640$31.081001.59
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$98,470Not published1000.67
Technical Writers$79,080$38.021000.58
Interpreters and Translators$51,030$24.531000.50
Pediatricians, General$234,380$112.681000.69
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$63,010$30.291000.98
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$68,600$32.981000.77
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$38,830$18.671001.63
Commercial Pilots$128,770Not published1000.56
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$60,720$29.19900.77
Marriage and Family Therapists$50,450$24.25900.36
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100,680Not published900.66
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$78,030Not published901.82
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$50,590$24.32900.64
Art Directors$83,050$39.93900.44
Carpet Installers$50,340$24.20901.68
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$49,930$24.00901.00
Mechanical Door Repairers$59,600$28.65900.90
Medical Equipment Repairers$63,570$30.56900.37
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$41,360$19.89902.33
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$45,400$21.83900.97
Credit Counselors$49,530$23.81800.79
Religious Workers, All Other$45,080$21.68801.30
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$87,070Not published801.08
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$74,450Not published800.70
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$79,650Not published800.68
DancersNot publishedNot published802.62
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$250,680$120.52800.92
Orthotists and Prosthetists$80,550$38.73802.28
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$76,060$36.57800.56
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$69,230$33.28800.22
Private Detectives and Investigators$42,140$20.26800.60
Helpers--Electricians$43,010$20.68800.34
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$133,080$63.98800.92
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$45,920$22.08800.78
Bicycle Repairers$37,430$18.00801.62
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$42,170$20.28801.33
Personal Service Managers, All Other$59,960$28.83701.64
Financial Examiners$71,920$34.58700.26
Environmental Engineers$102,630$49.34700.49
Food Scientists and Technologists$78,610$37.80701.37
Biological Scientists, All Other$111,150$53.44700.33
Conservation Scientists$54,170$26.04700.74
Forensic Science Technicians$87,280$41.96700.99
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78,200Not published700.87
Recreational Therapists$55,340$26.61701.27
Therapists, All Other$52,730$25.35700.82
Medical Transcriptionists$37,810$18.18700.45
Bailiffs$55,010$26.45701.03
School Bus Monitors$36,930$17.76700.24
Protective Service Workers, All Other$53,470$25.71700.22
Brokerage Clerks$68,100$32.74700.50
Word Processors and Typists$45,650$21.95700.49
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$55,610$26.74700.63
Pourers and Casters, Metal$37,560$18.06704.10
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$44,220$21.26706.70
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,240$23.19701.34
Prepress Technicians and Workers$48,680$23.40700.76
Compensation and Benefits Managers$151,860$73.01600.63
Actuaries$97,210$46.74600.59
Computer Hardware Engineers$106,370$51.14600.19
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52,150$25.07600.27
Microbiologists$76,220$36.64600.82
Food Science Technicians$53,960$25.94600.98
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$53,110$25.54600.46
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$48,110$23.13600.67
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$103,780Not published601.18
History Teachers, Postsecondary$84,960Not published600.80
Music Directors and Composers$65,190$31.34601.30
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$51,480$24.75600.71
Broadcast Technicians$41,110$19.76600.78
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$63,720$30.64600.69
General Internal Medicine Physicians$240,020$115.40600.23
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$95,140$45.74600.96
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$33,890$16.29600.18
Food Processing Workers, All Other$38,730$18.62600.25
Etchers and Engravers$41,790$20.09602.12
Funeral Home Managers$76,100$36.59500.85
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$61,960$29.79500.25
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$110,280$53.02500.65
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$74,880$36.00500.68
Drafters, All Other$66,240$31.85500.91
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$65,680$31.58500.79
Soil and Plant Scientists$57,160$27.48500.76
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$50,650Not published501.03
Film and Video Editors$59,100$28.41500.50
Exercise Physiologists$58,770$28.26501.65
Statistical Assistants$48,980$23.55502.75
Agricultural Inspectors$64,110$30.82500.95
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$46,410$22.31500.81
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$106,400$51.16500.67
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$38,130$18.33500.64
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$35,900$17.26500.46
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$36,580$17.59500.88
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$52,520$25.25500.62
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$103,120$49.58400.79
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$76,360$36.71400.80
Budget Analysts$96,210$46.26400.20
Statisticians$97,470$46.86400.35
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$60,150$28.92400.19
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$91,560$44.02400.27
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$76,270$36.67401.01
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$82,320Not published400.82
Curators$63,190$30.38400.83
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsNot publishedNot published400.49
Nurse Midwives$131,760$63.35401.39
Audiologists$99,820$47.99400.80
Hearing Aid Specialists$55,160$26.52401.02
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$75,050$36.08400.52
Telemarketers$30,860$14.84400.19
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$39,060$18.78400.37
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$50,530$24.29400.84
Riggers$61,020$29.34400.41
Gas Plant Operators$104,440$50.21400.54
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$43,850$21.08400.55
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$46,450$22.33401.00
Transportation Inspectors$94,550$45.46400.42
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$127,420$61.26300.48
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$107,060Not published300.46
Museum Technicians and Conservators$45,870$22.06300.74
Designers, All Other$58,990$28.36300.86
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$65,000$31.25300.67
Sound Engineering Technicians$47,800$22.98300.68
Radiation Therapists$83,780$40.28300.48
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$105,590$50.77300.30
Psychiatric Aides$36,490$17.54300.23
Occupational Therapy Aides$38,430$18.47301.88
Pharmacy Aides$36,060$17.34300.22
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$74,570$35.85300.47
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$49,820$23.95300.55
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,120$19.29300.69
Aerospace Engineers$144,020$69.24Not publishedNot published
Agricultural Technicians$40,830$19.63Not publishedNot published
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$52,060$25.03Not publishedNot published
Financial Clerks, All Other$46,800$22.50Not publishedNot published
Forest and Conservation Technicians$35,360$17.00Not publishedNot published
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$81,110$39.00Not publishedNot published
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,100$22.64Not publishedNot published
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$39,470$18.98Not publishedNot published
Production Workers, All Other$37,950$18.24Not publishedNot published
Psychologists, All Other$88,510$42.56Not publishedNot published
Real Estate Brokers$58,340$28.05Not 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.