metropolitan statistical area · 26420

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area

Figures describe the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Houston city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$49,410
Total employment3,289,720

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area was $49,410 per year ($23.76 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 3,289,720 jobs. 708 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Common salary lookups here

Most concentrated occupations

Occupations far more common here than in the U.S. overall (location quotient ≥ 1.5, published estimates only) — a truthful picture of what makes this area’s job mix distinctive.

Location quotient: local share of employment ÷ national share
OccupationLocation quotientEmploymentMedian annual
Petroleum Engineers12.504,770$169,870
Wellhead Pumpers10.153,860$79,720
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas7.882,100$79,450
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers7.855,510$84,100
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas6.971,560$62,910
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas6.155,850$47,260
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas5.925,400$49,940
Calibration Technologists and Technicians5.511,930$78,610

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 708 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area
Occupation
Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,570$13.25105,8101.30
General and Operations Managers$119,600$57.5097,3201.31
Retail Salespersons$31,340$15.0778,9600.96
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,890$17.7472,9701.22
Registered Nurses$99,830$48.0065,9100.92
Customer Service Representatives$40,380$19.4265,5101.19
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,440$11.2763,8200.70
Cashiers$29,350$14.1154,9500.84
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,000$18.2752,5200.84
Waiters and Waitresses$22,080$10.6151,3301.07
Office Clerks, General$40,370$19.4150,0400.96
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,840$27.3349,7501.14
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,650$14.7448,8801.05
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,990$31.7336,9401.22
Project Management Specialists$99,510$47.8435,5501.58
Construction Laborers$41,350$19.8834,0801.47
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,750$22.4833,7100.93
Cooks, Restaurant$35,050$16.8532,7101.10
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,710$22.4632,0500.99
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,410$17.5131,2901.21
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,500Not published30,9801.05
Security Guards$35,460$17.0529,2501.08
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63,090$30.3328,7201.08
Accountants and Auditors$85,090$40.9128,4000.93
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,540Not published26,2601.17
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,460$23.7826,0900.90
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$73,030$35.1125,6300.98
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,020$36.5524,5701.43
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82,060$39.4524,3601.06
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,300Not published23,9300.80
Software Developers$129,440$62.2322,9400.64
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,970$22.5822,7300.96
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,590$19.9922,6701.31
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,890$18.2221,1700.71
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,990$22.1120,9101.28
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,210$21.2520,2200.99
Electricians$59,180$28.4519,7301.23
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,250$37.6219,3901.48
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,830Not published19,3401.47
Nursing Assistants$37,970$18.2619,2300.63
Light Truck Drivers$43,920$21.1219,0500.92
Financial Managers$166,910$80.2418,5701.04
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,180$30.3818,3601.97
Human Resources Specialists$72,550$34.8818,3200.95
Medical Assistants$42,110$20.2518,2801.06
Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,350$17.0017,1400.89
Lawyers$157,980$75.9516,8101.05
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$21,850$10.5116,7401.46
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,630$22.4216,5201.31
Construction Managers$103,530$49.7816,5002.05
Sales Managers$135,880$65.3316,4301.22
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,570$35.8516,2501.15
Food Preparation Workers$35,020$16.8416,2400.86
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57,940$27.8615,8501.80
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,760$29.2115,3201.16
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,330$36.2115,2701.07
Managers, All Other$144,820$69.6214,9301.13
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,940$24.4914,9101.00
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36,280$17.4414,8400.74
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67,370$32.3914,4800.76
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,040$24.5414,0001.38
Bartenders$22,770$10.9513,1600.82
Computer and Information Systems Managers$172,160$82.7713,0900.92
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,740$14.3012,9000.71
Computer User Support Specialists$59,250$28.4912,8400.85
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,080Not published12,6802.30
Medical and Health Services Managers$124,400$59.8112,4100.98
Civil Engineers$100,950$48.5312,1401.56
Computer Occupations, All Other$105,440$50.6911,4601.24
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33,860$16.2811,0001.09
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,300$29.4710,9801.11
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76,290$36.6810,8801.05
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,670$30.6110,7300.78
Pharmacy Technicians$46,400$22.3110,6101.06
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$77,550$37.2810,1400.98
Driver/Sales Workers$28,880$13.889,8201.13
Bus Drivers, School$43,570$20.959,7301.14
Training and Development Specialists$62,630$30.119,6300.99
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$32,550$15.659,6000.86
Carpenters$49,670$23.889,6000.68
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$72,950$35.079,5301.45
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$79,430$38.199,3903.18
Management Analysts$101,120$48.629,0500.48
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29,650$14.269,0201.12
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26,730$12.858,9900.98
Marketing Managers$153,030$73.578,9301.07
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57,600$27.698,8301.07
Childcare Workers$29,530$14.208,6900.79
Correctional Officers and Jailers$53,810$25.878,6501.07
Industrial Engineers$111,690$53.708,6201.11
Packers and Packagers, Hand$30,690$14.768,5400.72
Computer Systems Analysts$113,440$54.548,5100.77
Dishwashers$28,600$13.758,4800.84
Compliance Officers$78,860$37.918,4500.96
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$99,640Not published8,3701.20
Mechanical Engineers$125,350$60.278,3101.32
Dental Assistants$43,730$21.028,1500.99
Machinists$61,280$29.468,1401.34
Helpers--Production Workers$37,290$17.938,1202.32
Instructional Coordinators$77,430$37.238,0301.67
Insurance Sales Agents$46,460$22.348,0000.79
Cooks, Fast Food$23,090$11.107,9500.59
Counter and Rental Clerks$37,710$18.137,9200.93
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$105,420$50.687,8401.67
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$100,980$48.557,8001.29
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$46,600$22.407,7001.76
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,940$28.347,6800.89
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,350$29.507,4101.05
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,770$29.227,4101.21
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$74,850$35.997,3900.76
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,730$30.167,3200.88
Physicians, All Other$292,490$140.627,0100.97
Billing and Posting Clerks$47,360$22.776,8200.80
Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,070$29.846,6600.96
Financial and Investment Analysts$101,660$48.876,5100.85
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$75,930$36.506,4800.87
Pharmacists$140,470$67.546,4100.94
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$101,430$48.776,3300.95
Parts Salespersons$34,010$16.356,2001.09
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$80,470$38.696,0901.67
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$67,200Not published6,0702.58
Industrial Production Managers$133,870$64.366,0601.16
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,400$12.696,0400.72
Nurse Practitioners$134,560$64.695,9700.87
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$76,360$36.715,9201.30
Human Resources Managers$142,110$68.325,8901.26
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$47,260$22.725,8506.15
Firefighters$59,120$28.425,7800.79
Electrical Engineers$131,070$63.025,7701.37
Tellers$45,090$21.685,7600.83
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48,550$23.345,7201.33
Cost Estimators$78,200$37.605,6601.19
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,910$39.865,6501.90
Administrative Services Managers$111,650$53.685,5100.99
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$84,100$40.435,5107.85
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$31,080$14.945,4800.85
Logisticians$75,940$36.515,4201.02
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$49,940$24.015,4005.92
Architectural and Engineering Managers$172,020$82.705,3301.14
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,410$30.015,3301.43
Real Estate Sales Agents$49,250$23.685,3201.30
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50,280$24.175,2001.45
Public Relations Specialists$68,320$32.855,1600.86
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$67,370$32.395,0500.48
Food Service Managers$62,200$29.905,0301.00
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$80,780$38.845,0001.02
Construction and Building Inspectors$66,780$32.114,9801.60
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46,140$22.184,9701.04
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,660$17.154,8900.52
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$42,970$20.664,8201.18
Petroleum Engineers$169,870$81.674,77012.50
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$77,880$37.444,6903.41
Physical Therapists$107,700$51.784,6800.83
Bill and Account Collectors$44,670$21.484,6601.39
Animal Caretakers$30,930$14.874,6500.82
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$29,870$14.364,6401.85
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,950$22.574,5901.37
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44,890$21.584,5600.67
Self-Enrichment Teachers$36,570$17.584,4800.64
Recreation Workers$31,200$15.004,4600.64
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37,470$18.014,4402.19
Data Entry Keyers$39,520$19.004,4301.65
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29,900$14.374,4100.80
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$82,710$39.774,3801.58
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46,860$22.534,3501.17
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$29,260$14.074,3401.04
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,770$18.164,2300.53
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46,150$22.194,2101.27
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$307,690Not published4,1601.90
Personal Financial Advisors$98,930$47.564,1300.73
Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,120$30.354,1301.88
Bakers$34,290$16.494,1200.82
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56,670$27.254,0800.49
Data Scientists$106,750$51.324,0600.73
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$49,500$23.804,0101.04
Coaches and Scouts$36,330Not published3,9900.76
Wellhead Pumpers$79,720$38.333,86010.15
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,420$20.883,8101.05
Speech-Language Pathologists$100,400$48.273,7800.97
Medical Records Specialists$51,250$24.643,6800.89
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$38,500$18.513,6800.97
Respiratory Therapists$80,450$38.683,6301.23
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45,270$21.763,6200.69
Chefs and Head Cooks$45,400$21.833,6100.85
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44,110$21.213,5701.31
Engineers, All Other$130,270$62.633,4901.07
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,050$13.963,4800.56
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$42,830$20.593,4701.21
Sailors and Marine Oilers$55,610$26.743,4705.18
Social and Human Service Assistants$46,100$22.163,4500.37
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$61,680$29.653,4203.35
Production Workers, All Other$39,070$18.783,4200.64
Loan Officers$67,560$32.483,4100.59
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56,060$26.953,4101.08
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$50,430$24.243,4001.01
Parking Attendants$31,120$14.963,4001.17
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46,350$22.283,3301.38
Psychiatric Technicians$43,320$20.833,3000.99
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33,920$16.313,2900.63
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54,090$26.003,2601.01
Food Batchmakers$33,830$16.263,2100.87
Facilities Managers$105,650$50.793,2000.97
Tire Repairers and Changers$36,220$17.413,1101.36
Dental Hygienists$104,930$50.453,0600.65
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48,930$23.523,0300.80
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$58,030$27.903,0002.07
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44,400$21.342,9100.93
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$105,700$50.822,9000.76
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78,820$37.892,8900.42
Natural Sciences Managers$132,860$63.872,8701.25
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$76,120$36.602,8602.26
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48,700$23.422,8500.63
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59,850$28.782,8500.96
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,700$18.132,7900.80
Graphic Designers$58,400$28.082,7700.66
Social and Community Service Managers$76,780$36.922,7300.62
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$38,490Not published2,7300.79
Tutors$33,990$16.342,7200.73
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$85,400$41.062,7100.93
Occupational Therapists$103,580$49.802,7000.79
Butchers and Meat Cutters$38,120$18.332,7000.94
Emergency Medical Technicians$38,890$18.702,6800.70
Healthcare Social Workers$71,900$34.572,6600.67
Surgical Technologists$71,050$34.162,6601.07
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$49,570$23.832,6502.16
Purchasing Managers$139,050$66.852,6301.47
Chemical Technicians$65,050$31.282,6202.15
Phlebotomists$45,540$21.892,6200.86
Sheet Metal Workers$51,870$24.942,6101.03
File Clerks$41,400$19.902,5801.66
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$118,830$57.132,5503.28
Interpreters and Translators$44,490$21.392,5302.29
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,680$23.412,5201.61
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$38,820$18.662,5101.27
Operations Research Analysts$86,380$41.532,5001.09
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$56,920$27.372,5001.37
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49,220$23.672,4600.71
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26,860$12.912,4500.95
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74,570$35.852,4401.01
Chemists$106,740$51.322,4301.39
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$48,140$23.142,4302.58
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$98,690$47.452,4200.61
Physician Assistants$137,240$65.982,3900.70
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$174,490$83.892,3804.79
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$40,710$19.572,3801.03
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$97,590$46.922,3601.04
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$51,820$24.912,3201.23
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,540$13.242,3200.70
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,050$20.222,3200.88
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46,320$22.272,3100.74
Financial Specialists, All Other$76,820$36.932,2100.79
Physical Therapist Assistants$77,280$37.152,2100.93
Computer Network Architects$124,900$60.052,2000.58
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69,410$33.372,2001.09
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$46,860$22.532,1900.67
Pest Control Workers$37,200$17.892,1701.00
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$61,770$29.702,1600.72
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$69,210Not published2,1500.62
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,370$17.002,1400.80
Cargo and Freight Agents$50,220$24.152,1401.03
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$39,660$19.072,1201.81
Information Security Analysts$126,370$60.752,1100.52
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$79,450$38.202,1007.88
Crane and Tower Operators$75,500$36.302,1002.31
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$76,950$37.002,0400.99
Computer Network Support Specialists$74,140$35.641,9900.64
Paramedics$60,130$28.911,9800.93
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$51,940$24.971,9800.73
Surveyors$62,960$30.271,9601.82
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$58,310$28.041,9501.53
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$37,640$18.101,9400.77
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$78,610$37.801,9305.51
Editors$29,040$13.961,9300.99
Massage Therapists$59,150$28.441,9300.92
Chief Executives$275,270$132.341,9200.44
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$55,350$26.611,9000.85
Aerospace Engineers$133,970$64.411,8901.32
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$75,280$36.191,8800.67
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$86,390$41.531,8700.77
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$95,170$45.751,8400.97
Helpers--Electricians$44,840$21.561,8101.35
Public Relations Managers$130,530$62.761,7901.13
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,650$21.951,7800.56
Passenger Attendants$31,240$15.021,7803.11
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$53,520$25.731,7701.14
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$81,710$39.281,7700.85
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45,410$21.831,7700.81
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$65,970Not published1,7600.87
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$43,860$21.091,7503.34
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$63,470$30.511,7301.68
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$46,490$22.351,7100.99
Printing Press Operators$40,180$19.321,7100.56
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$95,100$45.721,6700.88
Biological Technicians$50,140$24.111,6601.13
Dentists, General$98,570$47.391,6600.63
Opticians, Dispensing$38,050$18.291,6601.07
Skincare Specialists$48,250$23.201,6601.08
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$47,610$22.891,6400.93
Solar Photovoltaic Installers$47,060$22.631,6202.45
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$103,010Not published1,5800.96
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50,520$24.291,5801.43
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$62,910$30.251,5606.97
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,820$21.071,5500.77
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$60,200$28.941,5402.37
Insurance Underwriters$77,770$37.391,5200.68
Chemical Engineers$138,120$66.401,5103.40
Public Safety Telecommunicators$50,200$24.131,5100.70
Gas Plant Operators$85,530$41.121,5103.95
Cooks, Short Order$25,720$12.361,5000.51
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$51,860$24.931,5005.13
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44,750$21.521,5001.60
Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,080$16.871,4900.46
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$60,650$29.161,4801.11
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,190$37.111,4700.92
Interior Designers$61,220$29.431,4600.96
Chemical Plant and System Operators$106,020$50.971,4204.05
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$130,280$62.641,4003.07
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$42,020$20.201,3901.00
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$129,630$62.321,3800.67
Glaziers$48,340$23.241,3701.11
Property Appraisers and Assessors$64,220$30.871,3601.12
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34,140$16.421,3500.63
Computer Programmers$96,440$46.361,3400.69
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$38,600Not published1,3400.56
Dietitians and Nutritionists$77,180$37.101,3400.81
Veterinarians$132,280$63.591,3400.76
Sales Engineers$127,800$61.441,3401.22
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108,740$52.281,3200.40
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$50,050$24.061,3202.43
Family Medicine PhysiciansNot publishedNot published1,3100.57
Mechanical Drafters$78,820$37.891,3001.54
School Psychologists$84,850$40.791,3000.96
Pipelayers$45,150$21.711,3001.86
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,420$24.241,2900.57
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,280$20.811,2900.91
Tax Preparers$47,320$22.751,2800.79
Physical Therapist Aides$33,060$15.891,2801.25
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$43,200$20.771,2801.17
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$104,320Not published1,2700.73
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$65,970Not published1,2700.55
Medical Equipment Preparers$47,270$22.731,2700.77
Order Clerks$45,620$21.931,2700.80
Sewing Machine Operators$33,530$16.121,2700.57
Travel Agents$50,160$24.111,2601.08
Optometrists$124,640$59.921,2501.38
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,040$29.831,2400.86
Training and Development Managers$126,890$61.011,2301.21
Roofers$45,500$21.871,2300.43
Library Technicians$37,270$17.921,2200.84
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$37,610$18.081,1700.86
Boilermakers$77,090$37.061,1705.43
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48,880$23.501,1600.41
Anesthesiologists$210,230$101.071,1601.42
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48,890$23.511,1400.60
Riggers$64,430$30.981,1402.39
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$78,510Not published1,1200.87
Wind Turbine Service Technicians$64,050$30.791,1205.30
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$96,050Not published1,1000.56
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46,450$22.331,1000.73
Database Administrators$116,030$55.781,0900.74
Couriers and Messengers$40,370$19.411,0900.75
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$56,410$27.121,0900.98
Medical Equipment Repairers$61,080$29.371,0900.78
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,650$20.511,0900.85
Web Developers$89,040$42.811,0600.71
Health Education Specialists$75,350$36.231,0400.75
Pediatricians, General$124,190$59.711,0401.25
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$91,450$43.971,0301.35
General Internal Medicine Physicians$274,410$131.931,0300.72
Food Processing Workers, All Other$38,100$18.321,0300.75
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,900$23.031,0202.88
Credit Analysts$79,280$38.121,0100.74
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47,710$22.941,0100.90
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$67,290Not published9702.73
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$48,620$23.379701.62
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$61,220$29.439704.29
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$102,500Not published9400.77
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$31,200$15.009400.53
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$49,170$23.649301.27
Fundraisers$61,410$29.539000.38
Credit Counselors$48,100$23.139001.53
Occupational Therapy Assistants$81,340$39.119000.83
School Bus Monitors$29,660$14.269000.54
Advertising Sales Agents$58,600$28.178900.46
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$49,920$24.008901.23
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$61,000$29.338902.91
Protective Service Workers, All Other$33,500$16.118800.51
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,880$18.698801.28
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,290$16.018700.16
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$46,790$22.498700.99
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80,570Not published8600.85
Cooks, All Other$27,900$13.418602.10
Computer Hardware Engineers$137,740$66.228400.52
Web and Digital Interface Designers$96,750$46.528300.35
Postal Service Clerks$64,670$31.098300.53
Aircraft Service Attendants$36,480$17.548301.25
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100,430Not published8200.77
Audio and Video Technicians$50,410$24.248200.55
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$102,570$49.318200.90
Millwrights$67,750$32.578200.96
Community Health Workers$50,330$24.208100.62
Producers and Directors$63,950$30.748100.27
Advertising and Promotions Managers$91,900$44.198001.76
Photographers$41,280$19.858000.73
Prepress Technicians and Workers$35,810$17.228001.58
Highway Maintenance Workers$45,070$21.677900.24
Rail Car Repairers$59,310$28.517901.74
Commercial Pilots$131,420Not published7900.79
Database Architects$139,100$66.887800.55
Plant and System Operators, All Other$53,200$25.587802.63
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$76,670$36.867703.70
Residential Advisors$36,510$17.557600.42
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$39,240$18.877600.46
Lodging Managers$64,960$31.237500.83
Orderlies$37,870$18.217500.67
Procurement Clerks$48,170$23.167500.63
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$34,330$16.517401.02
Helpers--Carpenters$44,600$21.447401.60
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$29,680$14.277401.34
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,840$18.197200.76
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69,820$33.577201.19
Private Detectives and Investigators$46,110$22.177100.94
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$32,430$15.597100.23
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$33,350$16.037000.35
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54,500$26.207001.05
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,550$22.867002.36
Environmental Engineers$127,340$61.226900.86
Drafters, All Other$60,820$29.246902.25
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$59,630$28.676804.61
Nurse Anesthetists$275,310$132.366800.62
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,150$27.486702.58
Clergy$61,010$29.336700.56
Tour and Travel Guides$35,990$17.306700.60
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$76,810$36.936600.82
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$66,900Not published6600.21
Technical Writers$87,360$42.006600.69
Financial Examiners$82,990$39.906500.45
Fundraising Managers$102,920$49.486300.77
Landscape Architects$103,670$49.846301.51
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$77,870$37.446300.78
Barbers$30,690$14.766301.98
Budget Analysts$98,330$47.276200.62
Counselors, All Other$54,450$26.186201.02
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38,370$18.456200.50
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$37,380$17.976100.52
Social Workers, All Other$82,610$39.726000.45
Financial Clerks, All Other$54,680$26.296000.78
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$46,400$22.316001.43
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$32,180$15.476000.91
Financial Risk Specialists$101,200$48.665900.44
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$102,190$49.135800.48
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101,710Not published5800.78
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$105,060Not published5700.67
Materials Engineers$123,250$59.265601.15
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$98,190$47.215600.35
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$77,950Not published5600.64
Surgeons, All Other$80,140$38.535601.05
Physical Scientists, All Other$91,430$43.965501.17
Concierges$34,750$16.715400.52
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$104,350$50.175401.07
Biological Scientists, All Other$86,440$41.565300.45
Floral Designers$34,310$16.505300.61
Musicians and SingersNot published$39.675300.69
Power Plant Operators$104,620$50.305300.86
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$96,390$46.345201.72
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$84,160$40.465201.04
Chiropractors$88,730$42.665200.61
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$62,590$30.095200.46
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$103,940$49.975201.19
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45,730$21.985200.68
Ship Engineers$131,260$63.115202.94
Athletes and Sports Competitors$75,550Not published5101.60
Radiologists$131,470$63.215000.89
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$37,050$17.815001.38
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$47,920$23.045001.15
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$37,510$18.044900.69
Compensation and Benefits Managers$148,870$71.574800.99
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$135,430$65.114800.95
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$62,340$29.974800.60
Athletic Trainers$72,150Not published4800.74
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$34,270$16.474800.48
Transportation Inspectors$92,570$44.514800.92
Labor Relations Specialists$85,090$40.914700.34
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$50,300$24.194700.56
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$36,960$17.774702.97
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$41,140$19.784700.97
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$79,160$38.064601.22
Cardiologists$187,550$90.174601.25
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$35,850$17.244600.66
Material Moving Workers, All Other$39,930$19.204600.92
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$78,310Not published4500.72
Pharmacy Aides$39,140$18.824400.52
Funeral Attendants$33,270$16.004400.68
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$43,120$20.734400.68
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$57,970$27.874401.08
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,060$21.184401.61
History Teachers, Postsecondary$102,840Not published4301.09
Home Appliance Repairers$47,750$22.964300.63
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$124,400$59.814201.21
Psychiatrists$249,070$119.744200.70
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$36,260$17.444201.42
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$82,390$39.614101.41
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$54,960$26.424100.86
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,130$22.184100.20
Statisticians$104,330$50.164000.66
Writers and Authors$76,120$36.604000.39
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$35,860$17.244000.75
Mechanical Door Repairers$49,200$23.654000.69
Actuaries$81,670$39.263900.68
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,040$26.943901.89
Computer and Information Research Scientists$134,050$64.453800.48
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$43,020$20.683800.77
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$35,730$17.183800.29
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$36,460$17.533800.42
Dermatologists$207,000$99.523701.53
Tool and Die Makers$53,330$25.643700.31
Marriage and Family Therapists$44,140$21.223600.25
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$99,650Not published3600.85
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$102,960Not published3601.01
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$49,910$24.003600.88
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$51,490$24.753600.97
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$37,250$17.913601.15
Radiation Therapists$105,770$50.853500.98
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,830$23.483500.66
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$37,670$18.113501.11
ActorsNot publishedNot published3400.29
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$77,890Not published3300.77
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$38,270$18.403300.97
Microbiologists$66,450$31.953200.79
Urban and Regional Planners$84,160$40.463200.34
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$107,230$51.563200.88
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationNot publishedNot published3200.57
Telemarketers$42,660$20.513200.26
Art Directors$91,570$44.033100.27
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$47,990$23.073100.57
Dental Laboratory Technicians$46,880$22.543100.42
Forensic Science Technicians$66,440$31.943000.74
Rehabilitation Counselors$50,990$24.513000.15
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$83,050$39.933000.67
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$102,190$49.133000.50
New Accounts Clerks$45,030$21.653000.39
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$56,790$27.303000.61
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$54,700$26.303000.53
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,520$22.363000.24
Conservation Scientists$60,520$29.102900.53
Epidemiologists$77,170$37.102901.15
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$108,350$52.092900.37
Therapists, All Other$63,690$30.622900.60
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$71,760$34.502900.39
Emergency Management Directors$109,140$52.472800.98
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$79,160Not published2800.79
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$66,240Not published2800.45
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$88,230$42.422700.62
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$41,140$19.782700.68
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$47,750$22.962701.04
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$55,490$26.682601.10
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$129,380$62.202600.96
Meter Readers, Utilities$44,280$21.292600.63
Extraction Workers, All Other$64,740$31.122602.19
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$36,940$17.762600.38
Airfield Operations Specialists$47,550$22.862600.80
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$33,490$16.102500.19
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56,850$27.332500.31
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$88,570$42.582401.15
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$79,420Not published2400.86
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$82,100Not published2400.91
Dietetic Technicians$31,380$15.092400.37
Animal Trainers$36,390$17.502400.62
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$76,920$36.982300.97
Life Scientists, All Other$61,440$29.542301.44
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$99,480Not published2300.81
Special Education Teachers, All Other$63,960Not published2300.33
Physicians, Pathologists$291,510$140.152300.98
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$49,850$23.972301.29
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$35,860$17.242300.54
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36,730$17.662301.22
Funeral Home Managers$74,940$36.032200.75
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$62,870$30.232200.48
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$31,190$14.992200.66
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$36,470$17.542200.26
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$79,440Not published2100.51
Broadcast Technicians$47,890$23.022100.46
Audiologists$105,430$50.692100.74
Hearing Aid Specialists$57,220$27.512100.87
Costume Attendants$45,750$21.992101.51
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$27,970$13.452100.35
Furniture Finishers$36,450$17.522100.68
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$38,920$18.712100.92
Avionics Technicians$93,110$44.772000.50
Motorcycle Mechanics$46,120$22.172000.70
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,560$21.901900.35
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$46,440$22.331900.20
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$48,130$23.141800.46
Social Science Research Assistants$49,000$23.561800.28
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$320,450$154.061800.96
Library Assistants, Clerical$29,210$14.041800.10
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$52,900$25.441800.43
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$55,830$26.841801.71
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$47,370$22.771800.25
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$63,090$30.331700.37
Emergency Medicine Physicians$73,330$35.251700.25
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$68,100$32.741700.28
Biochemists and Biophysicists$94,320$45.351600.22
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$104,520Not published1600.64
Embalmers$58,490$28.121601.95
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$43,700$21.011600.54
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$94,380Not published1500.60
Curators$57,290$27.541500.58
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$83,160$39.981500.51
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$56,900$27.361500.26
Helpers--Roofers$38,090$18.311501.19
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$81,270$39.071500.65
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$33,630$16.171500.79
Physicists$199,770$96.051400.31
Museum Technicians and Conservators$47,410$22.791400.52
Sound Engineering Technicians$61,920$29.771400.52
Animal Control Workers$44,760$21.521400.55
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,870$27.341400.53
Upholsterers$41,820$20.111400.33
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$30,710$14.771400.85
Food Science Technicians$49,280$23.691300.42
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$105,790Not published1300.67
Film and Video Editors$55,160$26.521300.24
Medical Dosimetrists$133,240$64.061301.86
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$49,440$23.771300.36
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$25,900$12.451301.01
EconomistsNot publishedNot published1200.32
Religious Workers, All Other$37,050$17.811200.37
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$77,900Not published1200.51
Exercise Physiologists$57,590$27.691200.69
Neurologists$277,960$133.641200.55
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$49,640$23.871200.48
Stonemasons$44,310$21.301200.70
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$103,420Not published1100.68
Music Directors and Composers$63,440$30.501100.40
Podiatrists$150,320$72.271100.52
Gambling Dealers$23,450$11.281100.06
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$92,800$44.621000.73
Food Scientists and Technologists$88,210$42.411000.38
Survey Researchers$48,810$23.471000.59
Hydrologic TechniciansNot publishedNot published1001.59
Archivists$48,370$23.251000.57
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$39,520Not published1000.30
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$61,240$29.441000.24
Commercial Divers$50,920$24.481001.42
Locomotive Engineers$57,140$27.471000.14
Traffic Technicians$53,090$25.521000.62
Transportation Workers, All Other$48,430$23.281000.36
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$101,150$48.63900.29
Materials Scientists$75,360$36.23900.48
Anthropologists and Archeologists$65,510$31.49900.46
Farm and Home Management Educators$48,140$23.14900.52
DancersNot published$35.31900.54
Nurse Midwives$129,280$62.15900.55
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$34,320$16.50900.16
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$101,770$48.93900.47
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,460$22.34900.89
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$37,100$17.84900.37
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$32,530$15.64900.34
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$102,880Not published800.37
Orthotists and Prosthetists$79,080$38.02800.42
Bailiffs$71,460$34.36800.22
Pile Driver Operators$70,030$33.67801.54
Foresters$83,720$40.25700.30
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$83,480$40.14700.15
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All OtherNot publishedNot published700.28
Occupational Therapy Aides$41,400$19.91700.79
Logging Equipment Operators$63,580$30.57700.15
Artists and Related Workers, All Other$38,170$18.35600.43
Set and Exhibit Designers$58,100$27.93600.26
Agricultural Inspectors$82,200$39.52600.21
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other$40,270$19.36602.57
Hydrologists$99,320$47.75500.39
Forest and Conservation Technicians$50,510$24.28500.09
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85,990Not published500.34
Lighting Technicians$49,740$23.91500.25
Genetic Counselors$97,060$46.67500.65
Desktop Publishers$50,770$24.41500.68
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$74,290$35.72500.32
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons$67,380$32.39502.40
Medical Appliance Technicians$55,680$26.77500.21
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$102,700Not published400.34
Fish and Game Wardens$85,980$41.34400.32
Word Processors and Typists$50,470$24.26400.05
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$43,550$20.94300.24
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$57,500$27.64Not publishedNot published
Brokerage Clerks$63,510$30.53Not publishedNot published
Craft Artists$48,190$23.17Not publishedNot published
Dentists, All Other Specialists$389,520$187.27Not publishedNot published
Designers, All Other$39,670$19.07Not publishedNot published
Disc Jockeys, Except RadioNot published$12.64Not publishedNot published
Dredge Operators$72,960$35.08Not publishedNot published
Education Administrators, All Other$62,450$30.02Not publishedNot published
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$66,330$31.89Not publishedNot published
Etchers and Engravers$39,600$19.04Not publishedNot published
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$46,720$22.46Not publishedNot published
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$90,730$43.62Not publishedNot published
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$44,500$21.39Not publishedNot published
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$131,730Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$144,120$69.29Not publishedNot published
Medical Transcriptionists$46,160$22.19Not publishedNot published
Motorboat Operators$50,270$24.17Not publishedNot published
Personal Service Managers, All Other$61,310$29.48Not publishedNot published
Real Estate Brokers$64,490$31.00Not publishedNot published
Shampooers$18,200$8.75Not publishedNot published
Special Effects Artists and Animators$77,690$37.35Not publishedNot published
Surgical Assistants$62,990$30.28Not publishedNot published
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$62,300$29.95Not publishedNot published

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