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Maine

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Maine

Figures describe the state of Maine as a whole.

Median annual wage, all occupations$51,430
Total employment640,610

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Maine was $51,430 per year ($24.73 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 640,610 jobs. 649 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
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders39.22530$39,850
Logging Equipment Operators9.56830$44,780
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood4.34730$46,210
Lodging Managers4.19740$62,400
Helpers--Electricians3.811,000$46,550
Mechanical Drafters3.75620$76,360
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters3.58770$64,760
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers3.401,860$57,050

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 649 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Maine
Occupation
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38,580$18.5518,6301.05
Retail Salespersons$36,640$17.6118,4501.15
Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,710$16.6917,2501.09
Registered Nurses$86,990$41.8216,5401.19
General and Operations Managers$98,860$47.5314,7701.02
Cashiers$34,930$16.7914,2401.12
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,220$17.8911,9501.02
Office Clerks, General$45,300$21.7811,2601.11
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,050$27.439,9801.18
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38,940$18.729,1801.01
Waiters and Waitresses$43,370$20.859,0900.97
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46,750Not published8,7001.49
Nursing Assistants$47,070$22.638,5401.43
Customer Service Representatives$47,160$22.677,5600.71
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,390Not published7,4901.31
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50,510$24.287,3901.31
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,820$23.956,7400.96
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45,970$22.106,4101.63
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,640$20.506,1200.50
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,530$32.476,0001.01
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,430$23.765,8200.92
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53,580$25.765,7601.25
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,880Not published5,5401.26
Carpenters$62,160$29.885,1701.87
Cooks, Restaurant$45,290$21.785,1300.88
Childcare Workers$36,350$17.474,9902.33
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,630$18.094,9601.40
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46,990$22.594,6101.16
Social and Human Service Assistants$47,710$22.944,5802.54
Food Preparation Workers$36,030$17.324,5601.24
Medical Assistants$47,580$22.884,4801.33
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,830$37.904,2300.94
Construction Laborers$46,430$22.323,9600.88
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,970$22.103,9100.68
Accountants and Auditors$77,480$37.253,8600.65
Electricians$75,380$36.243,7801.21
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47,990$23.073,7400.74
Receptionists and Information Clerks$42,440$20.413,4400.92
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52,040$25.023,3901.17
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,960$30.753,3200.65
Bartenders$48,920$23.523,2301.04
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,290$37.163,1300.94
Financial Managers$133,610$64.243,1200.90
Light Truck Drivers$44,550$21.423,1200.77
Human Resources Specialists$71,630$34.443,0200.80
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,970$37.972,9701.07
Dishwashers$35,620$17.132,9401.49
Management Analysts$75,530$36.312,9100.79
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,730$22.952,9000.91
Computer User Support Specialists$60,890$29.282,8100.95
Software Developers$123,120$59.192,7900.40
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,590Not published2,7801.09
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,000$30.772,7101.41
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,260$38.112,6401.04
Project Management Specialists$101,830$48.962,6200.60
Computer Systems Analysts$95,820$46.072,4801.16
Firefighters$48,290$23.222,4801.74
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,160$22.672,4700.73
Medical and Health Services Managers$120,320$57.852,4501.00
Tellers$42,890$20.622,4101.77
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$71,980$34.612,3900.64
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,090$28.892,3700.92
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64,100$30.822,3201.22
Lawyers$113,120$54.392,2800.73
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,170$30.372,2501.33
Insurance Sales Agents$62,920$30.252,2401.14
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56,140$26.992,2101.12
Driver/Sales Workers$39,900$19.182,1601.28
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$67,050$32.242,1200.77
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63,900$30.722,1200.41
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59,270$28.502,1202.29
Pharmacy Technicians$45,400$21.832,0701.06
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,290$30.432,0001.24
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,970$28.831,9300.95
Security Guards$39,100$18.801,9300.36
Managers, All Other$115,920$55.731,8600.72
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$57,050$27.431,8603.40
Physical Therapists$99,720$47.941,8601.69
Billing and Posting Clerks$47,840$23.001,8501.11
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,570$25.761,8000.73
Compliance Officers$83,740$40.261,7901.04
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$43,490$20.911,7900.98
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,630$28.191,7801.22
Machinists$59,160$28.441,7801.50
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$102,890Not published1,7101.26
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$58,890$28.311,7101.94
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$62,220$29.921,6900.99
Bus Drivers, School$48,640$23.381,6701.00
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78,590$37.791,6501.23
Nurse Practitioners$130,260$62.621,6501.24
Parts Salespersons$45,350$21.811,6301.47
Social and Community Service Managers$76,160$36.621,6201.87
Highway Maintenance Workers$49,030$23.571,6202.55
Training and Development Specialists$65,680$31.581,6000.85
Chief Executives$138,770$66.721,5801.88
Dental Assistants$60,070$28.881,5500.97
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38,560$18.541,5400.69
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37,380$17.971,5101.40
Postal Service Mail Carriers$59,010$28.371,5101.11
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61,280$29.461,4902.05
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,970$23.061,4900.95
Cooks, Fast Food$36,350$17.481,4700.56
Construction Managers$110,070$52.921,4600.93
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36,800$17.691,4600.82
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,330$17.471,4600.63
Computer and Information Systems Managers$160,260$77.051,4500.52
Animal Caretakers$37,230$17.901,4301.30
Public Relations Specialists$62,450$30.021,4001.20
Pharmacists$140,930$67.751,3801.04
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,850$29.261,3801.15
Bakers$37,390$17.981,3801.42
Physicians, All Other$419,410$201.641,3400.95
Marketing Managers$135,380$65.091,3200.81
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61,880Not published1,3201.23
Recreation Workers$37,450$18.011,2600.92
Financial Specialists, All Other$109,060$52.431,2502.29
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$68,690$33.021,2500.91
Chefs and Head Cooks$57,010$27.411,2501.52
Civil Engineers$97,820$47.031,2400.82
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60,200$28.941,2400.77
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35,330$16.991,2300.75
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$61,380$29.511,2301.69
Food Service Managers$70,510$33.901,2101.23
Data Scientists$90,880$43.691,2101.12
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,420$30.011,2100.75
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$72,310$34.771,1900.66
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38,060$18.301,1901.16
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77,630$37.321,1800.58
Counter and Rental Clerks$46,870$22.531,1800.71
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$83,090$39.951,1602.15
Electrical Engineers$114,620$55.111,1501.40
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48,580$23.351,1501.55
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37,440$18.001,1500.73
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40,140$19.301,1402.93
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47,060$22.631,1400.86
Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,720$22.461,1200.82
Occupational Therapists$84,310$40.531,1201.68
Cooks, Short Order$35,360$17.001,1201.95
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,890$21.101,1100.56
Emergency Medical Technicians$46,340$22.281,1101.49
Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,730$25.351,0900.69
Loan Officers$81,900$39.381,0600.93
Coaches and Scouts$43,640Not published1,0601.03
Dental Hygienists$97,680$46.961,0601.16
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$80,080$38.501,0501.10
Industrial Engineers$101,030$48.571,0300.68
Physician Assistants$131,170$63.061,0301.54
Medical Records Specialists$52,090$25.041,0001.25
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43,830$21.071,0001.64
Helpers--Electricians$46,550$22.381,0003.81
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$44,000$21.169700.77
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$60,930$29.299600.75
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48,150$23.159402.96
Fundraisers$66,790$32.119302.03
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$83,890$40.339200.71
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45,750$22.009101.33
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50,810$24.439101.71
Computer Occupations, All Other$107,990$51.929000.50
Mechanical Engineers$102,430$49.258900.72
Production Workers, All Other$46,470$22.348900.86
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$88,180$42.408601.16
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,710Not published8601.27
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,040$23.108601.33
Personal Financial AdvisorsNot publishedNot published8500.78
Logging Equipment Operators$44,780$21.538309.56
Sheet Metal Workers$62,120$29.878301.68
Butchers and Meat Cutters$38,250$18.398301.48
Architectural and Engineering Managers$145,720$70.068200.90
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82,910$39.868200.93
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37,380$17.978201.00
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$107,060$51.478103.29
Industrial Production Managers$124,810$60.018000.79
Healthcare Social Workers$71,610$34.437901.02
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$62,300$29.957901.48
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$59,540$28.627801.42
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$64,760$31.137703.58
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$43,360$20.857701.27
Cost Estimators$74,080$35.617600.83
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73,200$35.197600.28
Lodging Managers$62,400$30.007404.19
Real Estate Sales Agents$56,930$27.377400.93
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61,780$29.707401.88
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$103,090Not published7300.80
Family Medicine Physicians$239,870$115.327301.64
Public Safety Telecommunicators$57,250$27.527301.72
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$55,680$26.777300.86
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$46,210$22.227304.34
Financial and Investment Analysts$88,320$42.467100.48
Construction and Building Inspectors$74,670$35.907101.17
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61,870$29.747101.34
Human Resources Managers$129,720$62.377000.76
Sewing Machine Operators$43,520$20.927001.63
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45,510$21.886901.32
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$59,970$28.836900.34
Computer Network Support Specialists$72,990$35.096801.14
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50,350$24.216801.11
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$92,120$44.296801.69
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56,200$27.026801.05
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32,310$15.546801.62
Facilities Managers$98,310$47.266701.04
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55,810$26.836700.91
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55,150$26.516700.80
Postal Service Clerks$62,130$29.876702.20
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39,170$18.836601.10
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50,020$24.056500.96
Speech-Language Pathologists$82,660$39.746400.85
Residential Advisors$43,780$21.056401.83
Mechanical Drafters$76,360$36.716203.75
Psychiatric Technicians$45,320$21.796200.95
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$50,860$24.456200.98
Roofers$50,120$24.106101.09
Food Batchmakers$42,260$20.326100.85
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$97,640$46.946001.03
Veterinarians$130,600$62.796001.72
Engineers, All Other$120,430$57.905900.93
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57,360$27.585900.93
Information and Record Clerks, All OtherNot publishedNot published5901.06
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,240$22.715800.57
Logisticians$77,780$37.395700.55
Computer Network Architects$108,570$52.205700.77
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52,660Not published5701.28
Graphic Designers$60,030$28.865600.69
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$61,490$29.565500.73
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$88,310$42.465501.17
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37,680$18.115400.45
Library Assistants, Clerical$37,890$18.225401.52
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$66,480$31.965301.45
Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders$39,850$19.1653039.22
Insurance Underwriters$95,510$45.925201.20
Respiratory Therapists$82,470$39.655200.90
Biological Technicians$60,160$28.925101.78
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61,740$29.685101.08
Dietitians and Nutritionists$64,610$31.065101.60
Medical Equipment Preparers$46,860$22.535101.59
New Accounts Clerks$47,420$22.805103.39
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$78,600$37.795001.13
Phlebotomists$45,640$21.945000.85
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$57,900$27.844900.84
Health Education Specialists$58,300$28.034901.80
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49,710$23.904901.31
Tire Repairers and Changers$38,910$18.714901.09
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$52,300$25.154901.98
Instructional Coordinators$76,700$36.884800.51
Social Workers, All Other$60,280$28.984701.79
Paramedics$63,050$30.314701.14
Surgical Technologists$62,860$30.224700.98
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59,230$28.474700.76
Helpers--Production Workers$44,120$21.214700.70
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$57,870$27.824700.71
Computer Programmers$101,780$48.934501.20
Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,200$31.834401.02
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$92,350$44.404400.70
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59,490$28.604401.02
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$47,790$22.974402.39
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$44,370$21.334401.73
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59,660$28.694400.63
Natural Sciences Managers$141,360$67.964300.97
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57,190$27.504301.75
Nuclear Engineers$123,780$59.514206.63
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$79,600Not published4201.31
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49,100$23.614200.92
Physical Therapist Assistants$66,250$31.854100.88
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$74,790$35.964101.01
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$52,780$25.374100.88
Bill and Account Collectors$48,890$23.514100.63
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$40,700$19.574100.84
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$81,180$39.034101.52
Information Security Analysts$101,730$48.914000.51
Producers and Directors$71,320$34.294000.67
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$35,850$17.244000.79
Advertising Sales Agents$48,780$23.454001.06
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$63,580$30.574003.75
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61,720$29.674000.68
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$86,050$41.373900.51
Biochemists and Biophysicists$84,560$40.663902.80
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66,730$32.083901.27
Medical Equipment Repairers$61,810$29.723901.44
Web and Digital Interface DesignersNot publishedNot published3800.80
Nurse Anesthetists$247,470$118.983801.78
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$95,230$45.783801.03
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$102,110$49.093700.40
Massage Therapists$73,290$35.233700.91
Community Health Workers$48,670$23.403601.43
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$72,770$34.993602.37
Crane and Tower Operators$65,690$31.583602.03
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$63,290$30.433501.51
Opticians, Dispensing$47,220$22.703501.14
Millwrights$68,220$32.803502.08
Biological Scientists, All Other$104,570$50.283401.49
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$79,860Not published3400.87
Tutors$49,880$23.983400.47
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,320$16.503400.53
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$60,510$29.093403.56
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$74,490$35.813304.48
Rehabilitation Counselors$51,150$24.593300.83
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$58,880$28.313302.13
Riggers$64,910$31.213303.60
Library Technicians$44,520$21.413201.13
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48,120$23.143201.09
Pest Control Workers$48,340$23.243200.76
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$59,050$28.393200.76
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$40,800$19.623201.29
Procurement Clerks$53,070$25.523201.41
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$50,710$24.383204.73
Semiconductor Processing Technicians$47,270$22.733202.46
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,070$30.323100.98
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63,440Not published3100.80
Technical WritersNot publishedNot published3101.65
Dentists, General$209,200$100.583100.60
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$33,690$16.203101.60
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$83,250Not published3000.89
Editors$50,180$24.123000.79
Order Clerks$47,750$22.963000.96
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,960$23.063002.02
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,710$22.463000.59
Printing Press Operators$47,430$22.803000.50
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,540$32.472901.02
Conservation Scientists$75,900$36.492902.75
Floral Designers$35,930$17.272901.75
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49,610$23.852901.08
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$62,910$30.242902.46
Credit Analysts$81,750$39.302801.05
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$59,950Not published2800.45
Emergency Medicine Physicians$239,200 or more$115.00 or more2802.08
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$39,060$18.782800.26
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39,520$19.002800.71
Surveyors$83,200$40.002701.31
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83,440$40.112700.68
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$84,080Not published2701.30
General Internal Medicine Physicians$316,880$152.352700.97
Tour and Travel Guides$44,940$21.612701.25
Database Administrators$70,500$33.902600.91
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$100,430$48.282607.61
Skincare Specialists$55,850$26.852600.87
Tax Preparers$47,150$22.672500.79
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$50,090$24.082501.57
Chiropractors$107,300$51.592501.55
Occupational Therapy Assistants$64,270$30.902501.17
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$57,020$27.422501.43
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57,240$27.522500.44
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$60,090$28.892400.80
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$84,330Not published2400.51
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$51,120$24.582401.10
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$64,080$30.812400.69
Sailors and Marine Oilers$46,800$22.502401.81
Property Appraisers and Assessors$80,930$38.912300.96
Financial Examiners$80,840$38.872300.83
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$84,290Not published2300.99
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$45,680$21.962300.48
Interior Designers$63,830$30.692300.78
Stonemasons$60,980$29.322307.29
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$55,890$26.872301.60
Fundraising Managers$116,470$56.002201.41
Education Administrators, All Other$84,440$40.602200.96
Operations Research Analysts$99,460$47.822200.49
Environmental Engineers$93,930$45.162201.38
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76,790$36.922201.45
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$56,470$27.152200.93
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$82,050$39.452200.86
Funeral Attendants$39,330$18.912201.73
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55,540$26.702200.56
Labor Relations Specialists$96,680$46.482100.80
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$94,140$45.262101.16
Private Detectives and Investigators$43,830$21.072101.40
File Clerks$43,910$21.112100.70
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$32,310$15.542101.19
Budget Analysts$88,130$42.372001.03
Commercial and Industrial DesignersNot publishedNot published2001.42
Writers and AuthorsNot publishedNot published2000.99
Anesthesiologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more2001.23
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$50,320$24.192001.29
Manicurists and Pedicurists$48,540$23.342000.31
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$61,750$29.692000.70
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$38,310$18.422002.13
Database Architects$133,120$64.001900.69
Urban and Regional Planners$79,120$38.041901.03
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$77,050Not published1900.76
Fish and Game Wardens$73,260$35.221907.89
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$35,880$17.251900.71
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$37,560$18.061900.50
Cargo and Freight Agents$50,340$24.201900.48
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$47,280$22.731900.88
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$67,890$32.641900.33
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$66,240$31.851900.96
Power Plant Operators$81,060$38.971901.59
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$93,000$44.711803.15
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$77,400$37.211800.38
Marriage and Family Therapists$71,680$34.461800.65
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$88,750Not published1801.09
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsNot publishedNot published1802.72
Photographers$46,680$22.441800.86
Optometrists$154,110$74.091801.02
Athletic Trainers$61,970Not published1801.47
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,820$24.921800.25
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$74,530$35.831807.32
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$48,230$23.191801.32
Purchasing Managers$135,970$65.371700.48
Credit Counselors$55,490$26.681701.50
Web DevelopersNot publishedNot published1700.59
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$81,130Not published1700.86
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$78,050Not published1700.37
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$44,000$21.151701.93
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57,200$27.501700.50
Protective Service Workers, All Other$49,940$24.011700.50
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$37,500$18.031701.34
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,230$22.711700.62
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,720$21.981701.26
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$34,690$16.681703.29
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$71,140$34.201600.43
Clergy$64,340$30.931600.68
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$112,010$53.851601.37
Transportation Security Screeners$63,130$30.351600.76
School Bus Monitors$38,060$18.301600.49
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$44,780$21.531600.72
Helpers--Carpenters$50,100$24.091601.84
Fence Erectors$45,310$21.781601.56
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$48,530$23.331601.30
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$92,570$44.511601.83
Home Appliance Repairers$46,500$22.361601.22
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$38,030$18.291605.37
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,350$23.251602.91
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,200$23.651600.88
Aircraft Service Attendants$41,400$19.911601.25
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$51,820$24.911501.04
Audio and Video Technicians$46,080$22.151500.52
Cardiologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more1502.11
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except PediatricNot publishedNot published1502.53
Orderlies$42,530$20.451500.68
Pharmacy Aides$38,060$18.301500.92
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$60,080$28.891500.43
Glaziers$47,770$22.971500.64
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54,080$26.001501.43
Chemists$64,440$30.981400.41
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$64,240$30.881401.09
Radiation Therapists$101,980$49.031401.96
Surgeons, All Other$239,200 or more$115.00 or more1401.36
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$67,750$32.571400.64
Sales Engineers$95,180$45.761400.65
Data Entry Keyers$48,190$23.171400.26
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$45,760$22.001400.18
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$42,170$20.271401.06
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$52,670$25.321402.24
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57,990$27.881400.59
Training and Development Managers$117,170$56.331300.65
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$95,320Not published1303.09
Pediatricians, General$245,920$118.231300.82
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$51,970$24.991302.84
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$58,880$28.311300.82
School Psychologists$81,650$39.251200.46
Social Science Research Assistants$50,650$24.351200.95
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$75,960$36.521201.73
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$99,730Not published1200.79
Travel AgentsNot publishedNot published1200.54
Log Graders and Scalers$50,180$24.131209.51
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$53,390$25.671201.21
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$48,990$23.551201.69
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$53,280$25.621203.01
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,210$21.741202.40
Dental Laboratory Technicians$64,020$30.781200.88
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48,640$23.391200.88
Landscape Architects$82,440$39.641101.32
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$75,100$36.101101.55
Psychologists, All OtherNot publishedNot published1101.37
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$81,660Not published1100.64
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$66,410Not published1101.56
Curators$56,470$27.151102.10
Athletes and Sports CompetitorsNot publishedNot published1101.78
Psychiatric Aides$46,720$22.461100.74
Bailiffs$62,800$30.191101.51
Animal Trainers$40,760$19.601101.44
Concierges$45,330$21.801100.56
Agricultural Inspectors$41,760$20.081101.77
Pipelayers$50,980$24.511100.82
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$143,690$69.081101.12
Food Processing Workers, All Other$38,270$18.401100.41
Plant and System Operators, All Other$62,270$29.941101.81
Materials Engineers$97,110$46.691001.08
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$93,730$45.061000.15
Chemical Technicians$49,280$23.691000.43
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$161,470$77.631000.97
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$379,930$182.661001.13
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$43,350$20.841000.72
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$64,290$30.911000.90
Motorcycle Mechanics$48,380$23.261001.77
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$50,220$24.141001.24
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,870$19.651001.12
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$55,160$26.521001.88
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$121,520$58.421002.75
Commercial Pilots$117,560Not published1000.49
Parking Attendants$30,860$14.841000.18
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$80,250Not published901.71
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$47,210Not published900.13
Interpreters and Translators$63,470$30.51900.42
Broadcast Technicians$55,110$26.49901.05
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$337,850$162.43902.48
Physical Therapist Aides$39,660$19.07900.43
Animal Control Workers$49,660$23.87901.80
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$44,570$21.43901.52
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$35,620$17.13901.42
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$42,710$20.54900.40
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$75,340$36.22900.73
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$61,820$29.72903.00
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$48,530$23.33903.93
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,550$22.38900.36
Transportation Inspectors$63,750$30.65900.92
Emergency Management Directors$84,050$40.41801.50
Actuaries$119,620$57.51800.72
Statisticians$85,680$41.19800.68
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$44,160$21.23800.19
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$76,010Not published801.68
History Teachers, Postsecondary$99,610Not published801.01
Psychiatrists$300,180$144.32800.71
Medical Transcriptionists$48,600$23.36800.49
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$81,330$39.10800.88
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$60,880$29.27800.81
Brokerage Clerks$72,840$35.02800.51
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$50,370$24.22801.63
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$64,800$31.15801.17
Tool and Die Makers$79,910$38.42800.33
Furniture Finishers$45,560$21.90801.34
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$82,780$39.80700.46
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$82,140$39.49700.74
Foresters$66,480$31.96701.71
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$86,840$41.75700.67
Economists$91,480$43.98700.90
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$48,900$23.51700.34
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$92,480Not published701.81
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$85,250Not published700.83
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$125,960Not published701.39
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$96,970Not published700.80
Farm and Home Management Educators$65,780$31.63702.14
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$37,590$18.07700.81
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$99,500$47.84701.01
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$45,560$21.91700.84
Rail Car Repairers$60,090$28.89700.74
Bicycle Repairers$46,200$22.21701.40
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$48,060$23.11701.27
Etchers and Engravers$47,520$22.85702.26
Air Traffic Controllers$107,270$51.57700.77
Funeral Home Managers$76,020$36.55600.97
Epidemiologists$68,850$33.10601.25
PhysicistsNot publishedNot published600.70
Survey Researchers$47,330$22.76601.65
Counselors, All Other$62,190$29.90600.47
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$104,270Not published601.08
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$96,760Not published600.89
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$78,000Not published600.51
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$102,760Not published600.73
Archivists$56,260$27.05601.81
Museum Technicians and Conservators$48,460$23.30601.15
Orthodontists$301,250$144.83602.37
Audiologists$102,060$49.07601.11
Orthotists and Prosthetists$81,230$39.05601.60
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$68,310$32.84604.82
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$40,200$19.33600.57
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$36,870$17.73600.54
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$45,240$21.75600.62
Agricultural Equipment Operators$46,490$22.35600.47
Tile and Stone Setters$70,720$34.00600.41
Solar Photovoltaic Installers$61,210$29.43600.49
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$47,270$22.73600.77
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,410$23.28600.49
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$46,750$22.48602.63
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$41,600$20.00600.93
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$38,020$18.28600.51
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$65,150$31.32600.45
Compensation and Benefits Managers$129,690$62.35500.54
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$79,510$38.23501.06
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$103,710$49.86501.15
Agricultural Technicians$47,410$22.79500.81
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82,280Not published507.50
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$103,060Not published501.06
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$136,400Not published500.55
Craft Artists$53,380$25.66502.44
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$47,720$22.94500.57
Nurse Midwives$133,270$64.07501.40
Neurologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more501.15
Barbers$35,300$16.97500.87
Wind Turbine Service Technicians$59,220$28.47501.27
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$47,160$22.68500.43
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$38,740$18.63500.18
Prepress Technicians and Workers$47,350$22.76500.51
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$48,080$23.11500.53
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$43,520$20.92500.64
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$72,920$35.06500.42
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$43,960$21.14500.96
Taxi Drivers$36,960$17.77500.28
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$78,670$37.82400.72
Drafters, All Other$55,460$26.66400.73
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$73,920$35.54400.27
Forensic Science Technicians$70,870$34.07400.46
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$85,900Not published401.67
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$67,670Not published400.77
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$60,680Not published400.31
Sound Engineering Technicians$48,380$23.26400.71
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$50,960$24.50400.72
Podiatrists$200,850$96.56400.97
Recreational Therapists$57,560$27.67400.58
Dietetic Technicians$42,320$20.35400.31
Financial Clerks, All Other$59,160$28.44400.27
Correspondence Clerks$49,180$23.65402.47
Couriers and Messengers$41,710$20.06400.14
Statistical Assistants$48,050$23.10402.28
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$45,810$22.03400.35
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,590$21.92400.66
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$64,610$31.06400.72
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$147,930Not published400.09
Material Moving Workers, All Other$51,450$24.74400.38
Food Scientists and Technologists$89,480$43.02300.58
Soil and Plant Scientists$78,250$37.62300.51
MicrobiologistsNot publishedNot published300.41
Judicial Law Clerks$67,890$32.64300.62
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$92,120Not published301.15
Fashion Designers$49,530$23.81300.35
Musicians and SingersNot published$35.76300.23
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$49,110$23.61300.60
Parking Enforcement Workers$44,040$21.17300.85
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$59,440$28.58300.31
Desktop Publishers$47,100$22.64302.29
Gas Plant Operators$93,990$45.19300.46
Medical Appliance Technicians$47,670$22.92300.72
Ship Engineers$77,160$37.10300.96
Transportation Workers, All Other$50,800$24.42300.57
Acupuncturists$83,040$39.92Not publishedNot published
Administrative Services Managers$105,380$50.66Not publishedNot published
Advertising and Promotions Managers$106,280$51.10Not publishedNot published
Art Directors$100,300$48.22Not publishedNot published
Commercial Divers$74,610$35.87Not publishedNot published
Dermatologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or moreNot publishedNot published
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$61,090$29.37Not publishedNot published
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$82,510$39.67Not publishedNot published
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$127,490$61.29Not publishedNot published
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,660$31.09Not publishedNot published
Financial Risk Specialists$141,020$67.80Not publishedNot published
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$46,170$22.20Not publishedNot published
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$58,240$28.00Not publishedNot published
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,410$23.27Not publishedNot published
Legal Support Workers, All Other$72,110$34.67Not publishedNot published
Mechanical Door Repairers$61,140$29.40Not publishedNot published
Public Relations Managers$166,940$80.26Not publishedNot published
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$51,370$24.70Not publishedNot published
Radiologists$555,750$267.19Not publishedNot published
Real Estate Brokers$55,280$26.58Not publishedNot published
Sales Managers$158,660$76.28Not publishedNot published
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$101,850$48.97Not publishedNot published
Special Education Teachers, All Other$56,780Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,440$18.00Not publishedNot published
Telemarketers$32,610$15.68Not publishedNot published
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$46,430$22.32Not publishedNot published

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