metropolitan statistical area · 33100

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area

Figures describe the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Miami city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$48,640
Total employment2,819,940

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area was $48,640 per year ($23.39 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 2,819,940 jobs. 686 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
Airfield Operations Specialists5.571,530$58,630
Travel Agents4.564,560$50,720
Baggage Porters and Bellhops4.322,230$31,790
Ship Engineers4.19640$129,700
Commercial Pilots3.983,440$127,360
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians3.971,670$59,490
Transportation Security Screeners3.573,250$65,080
Parking Attendants3.428,550$29,650

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 686 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Occupation
Retail Salespersons$34,330$16.5091,3701.29
General and Operations Managers$105,640$50.7974,9601.18
Customer Service Representatives$39,560$19.0263,4401.35
Registered Nurses$91,380$43.9361,6701.01
Office Clerks, General$44,730$21.5161,1601.37
Waiters and Waitresses$36,070$17.3457,8301.40
Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,600$14.2356,9000.81
Cashiers$30,250$14.5456,3401.01
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,580$18.5548,8600.91
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,110$17.3645,2700.88
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,180$16.4341,8901.05
Security Guards$36,040$17.3341,5301.78
Cooks, Restaurant$36,920$17.7537,2101.46
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,450$22.8133,3801.08
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,290$22.2631,8901.15
Accountants and Auditors$80,920$38.9130,9501.18
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,400$30.0030,7401.37
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62,090$29.8530,3001.33
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,580$24.8029,0600.78
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32,890$15.8128,3500.36
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,060$21.6627,0201.55
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,550$32.4826,5101.02
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50,300$24.1825,9101.04
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,500$21.8824,7701.12
Nursing Assistants$38,010$18.2823,4900.89
Lawyers$160,320$77.0823,2701.70
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,360$16.5222,3701.43
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50,250$24.1622,2201.09
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,430$17.9921,1701.23
Light Truck Drivers$42,750$20.5520,0001.12
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,300Not published19,9100.79
Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,570$18.0619,8501.20
Food Preparation Workers$36,090$17.3519,6301.21
Project Management Specialists$98,720$47.4619,3401.00
Software Developers$132,650$63.7718,9000.62
Medical Assistants$44,930$21.6018,6701.26
Construction Laborers$45,520$21.8818,2800.92
Human Resources Specialists$67,580$32.4918,0801.09
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,090$29.8517,8202.50
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,770$38.3516,8100.85
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,530$37.2816,7201.13
Management Analysts$94,290$45.3316,5401.02
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,710$16.6916,4901.68
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79,840$38.3814,7101.21
Financial Managers$164,230$78.9614,5400.95
Bartenders$34,700$16.6814,5101.06
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,410Not published14,3800.56
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$63,790$30.6714,1901.60
Insurance Sales Agents$60,260$28.9714,1601.63
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40,960$19.6914,0600.95
Sales Managers$130,180$62.5913,9301.21
Computer User Support Specialists$60,500$29.0913,2701.02
Electricians$58,630$28.1912,9900.95
Medical and Health Services Managers$128,770$61.9112,2901.14
Dishwashers$31,480$15.1412,2401.41
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,410Not published12,0100.62
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,550$23.8211,9700.94
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,310$37.1711,8701.06
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,380$17.4911,6501.34
Managers, All Other$106,880$51.3811,3601.01
Packers and Packagers, Hand$27,970$13.4511,2001.10
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,780$29.7011,0800.98
Compliance Officers$79,770$38.3510,5301.39
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$73,450$35.3110,4901.86
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32,280$15.5210,4401.33
Pharmacy Technicians$45,240$21.7510,3101.21
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,290$27.5410,2401.15
Carpenters$51,570$24.7910,1000.83
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,010$18.289,8000.38
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,810$22.999,2900.66
Computer and Information Systems Managers$169,600$81.549,1900.76
Dental Assistants$47,860$23.019,1801.31
Real Estate Sales Agents$47,080$22.639,1602.61
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,040$27.909,1401.23
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,070Not published9,0600.81
Computer Systems Analysts$103,650$49.839,0000.96
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,610$30.108,9000.76
Billing and Posting Clerks$46,610$22.418,6801.18
Parking Attendants$29,650$14.268,5503.42
Personal Financial Advisors$125,670$60.428,3901.73
Chefs and Head Cooks$57,940$27.868,2102.26
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71,270$34.278,1900.92
Flight Attendants$47,320Not published8,1003.39
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$54,050$25.997,9400.83
Physicians, All Other$232,960$112.007,8901.27
Counter and Rental Clerks$37,460$18.017,7901.07
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,970$29.797,5701.25
Marketing Managers$135,870$65.327,5301.05
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,410$15.107,4201.03
Cooks, Fast Food$30,990$14.907,1100.61
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,720$30.636,9600.57
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34,310$16.506,8801.00
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35,500$17.076,8601.45
Civil Engineers$83,750$40.266,8501.03
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,820$22.516,8300.63
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$39,190$18.846,7503.14
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$45,420$21.846,7301.93
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34,610$16.646,6201.47
Firefighters$75,710$36.406,6001.05
Driver/Sales Workers$36,850$17.726,5300.88
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$78,260$37.626,4602.58
Financial and Investment Analysts$105,160$50.566,4000.97
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97,180$46.726,3401.11
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57,110$27.466,2500.98
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,480$17.546,2200.78
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48,490$23.316,2101.52
Pharmacists$135,210$65.016,1501.05
Childcare Workers$34,750$16.716,1500.65
Social and Human Service Assistants$45,370$21.815,9800.75
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,760$27.775,9300.70
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,800$24.915,8500.68
Nurse Practitioners$131,340$63.145,8100.99
Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,070$29.845,7200.96
Recreation Workers$35,460$17.055,6100.93
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$52,070$25.045,6100.79
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$31,140$14.975,4700.93
Public Relations Specialists$64,600$31.065,4601.06
Roofers$48,030$23.095,2902.15
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78,730$37.855,2100.89
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$73,180$35.185,0900.61
Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,770$32.105,0100.73
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,950$16.804,9800.94
Physical Therapists$100,870$48.504,9501.02
Tutors$38,500$18.514,9401.56
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,790$14.324,9100.88
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$216,070Not published4,8102.56
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$106,970$51.434,7300.92
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82,870$39.844,6901.21
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78,890$37.934,6301.11
Cargo and Freight Agents$48,150$23.154,6202.61
Coaches and Scouts$46,710Not published4,5601.01
Travel Agents$50,720$24.384,5604.56
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$101,520Not published4,5400.76
Medical Records Specialists$49,010$23.564,5301.28
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45,440$21.854,5101.39
Logisticians$69,480$33.404,5000.99
Instructional Coordinators$61,930$29.784,4901.09
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,710$28.714,4600.63
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33,330$16.034,4601.24
Construction and Building Inspectors$76,610$36.834,3801.65
Administrative Services Managers$102,810$49.434,3700.91
Food Service Managers$81,170$39.024,3501.01
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46,760$22.484,2901.34
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$100,080Not published4,2401.56
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$53,250Not published4,2400.90
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,340$29.494,2400.81
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49,620$23.864,2101.49
Loan Officers$71,510$34.384,1900.84
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35,810$17.224,1100.60
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$128,960Not published4,0901.02
Bill and Account Collectors$46,870$22.533,9901.38
Graphic Designers$61,870$29.753,9501.10
Parts Salespersons$37,860$18.203,9100.80
Psychiatric Technicians$44,500$21.393,8901.37
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$30,540$14.693,8900.81
Animal Caretakers$35,160$16.903,8200.79
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48,860$23.493,8201.02
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62,230$29.923,8101.49
Bakers$36,880$17.733,8000.89
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,620$29.623,7600.47
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$120,390$57.883,7402.08
Sewing Machine Operators$30,620$14.723,6801.94
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$48,300$23.223,6201.25
Human Resources Managers$142,940$68.723,5500.89
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$45,980$22.113,5500.97
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,590$26.253,5100.46
Dental Hygienists$82,780$39.803,4600.86
Healthcare Social Workers$64,510$31.023,4401.01
Commercial Pilots$127,360Not published3,4403.98
Physical Therapist Assistants$72,530$34.873,4201.68
Butchers and Meat Cutters$39,140$18.823,4201.38
Tellers$45,540$21.903,4000.57
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49,770$23.933,3701.26
Industrial Engineers$103,740$49.883,3600.51
Phlebotomists$45,210$21.743,3601.29
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48,940$23.533,3501.03
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$47,520$22.853,3500.86
Information Security Analysts$125,310$60.253,3000.95
Dentists, General$172,210$82.803,2701.45
Transportation Security Screeners$65,080$31.293,2503.57
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$61,260$29.453,2401.25
Cost Estimators$76,040$36.563,2300.79
Self-Enrichment Teachers$47,710$22.943,1600.52
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29,750$14.303,1501.43
Interior Designers$60,860$29.263,0902.39
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,650$18.103,0701.03
Data Scientists$127,450$61.283,0400.64
Producers and Directors$87,980$42.303,0201.16
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$51,340$24.682,9601.25
Speech-Language Pathologists$101,590$48.842,9300.88
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$47,720$22.942,9001.96
Computer Occupations, All Other$106,080$51.002,8900.37
Production Workers, All Other$38,100$18.322,8600.63
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$46,480$22.352,8300.85
Bus Drivers, School$45,540$21.892,8100.38
Facilities Managers$99,920$48.042,7800.98
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57,450$27.622,7500.99
Massage Therapists$48,370$23.252,7401.53
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$127,570$61.332,7400.98
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37,230$17.902,7300.95
Telemarketers$35,870$17.252,7302.58
Gambling Dealers$39,970$19.222,7101.78
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47,620$22.902,6401.13
Respiratory Therapists$80,880$38.892,6201.03
Occupational Therapists$101,480$48.792,5500.87
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48,510$23.322,5101.03
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63,420$30.492,4901.20
Social and Community Service Managers$79,240$38.092,4800.65
Pest Control Workers$44,890$21.582,4801.33
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$51,680$24.852,4300.90
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57,300Not published2,4201.23
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49,410$23.752,4000.80
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57,430$27.612,4001.26
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$38,330$18.432,3701.40
Glaziers$44,430$21.362,3302.20
Industrial Production Managers$120,090$57.742,3000.51
Data Entry Keyers$40,160$19.312,2900.99
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$31,790$15.292,2304.32
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$60,560$29.112,2201.42
Surgical Technologists$65,520$31.502,2001.03
Advertising Sales Agents$62,880$30.232,2001.32
Physician Assistants$132,360$63.632,1900.74
Machinists$60,700$29.182,1700.42
Printing Press Operators$42,890$20.622,1700.83
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51,590$24.812,1401.04
Concierges$35,870$17.252,1402.40
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$99,080$47.642,1101.02
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$56,680$27.252,0601.54
Electrical Engineers$102,800$49.432,0500.57
Mechanical Engineers$99,660$47.912,0000.37
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,820$31.641,9700.61
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$100,050$48.101,9600.58
Computer Network Architects$133,650$64.261,9400.60
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56,660$27.241,9201.03
File Clerks$45,760$22.001,9201.44
Operations Research Analysts$76,400$36.731,9100.97
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$86,250$41.471,9101.17
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$49,710$23.901,8801.46
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$45,420$21.841,8400.69
Audio and Video Technicians$54,410$26.161,8201.43
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$97,500$46.881,8100.94
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$51,710Not published1,7900.87
Computer Network Support Specialists$78,910$37.941,7800.67
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$63,010$30.291,7802.64
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$38,510Not published1,7800.60
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$31,080$14.941,7801.16
Sheet Metal Workers$51,700$24.861,7800.82
Couriers and Messengers$37,650$18.101,7701.42
Architectural and Civil Drafters$61,720$29.671,7400.92
Public Safety Telecommunicators$57,110$27.461,7100.92
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$78,280$37.641,7102.55
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$34,830$16.741,6901.54
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$69,800$33.561,6700.82
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$59,490$28.601,6703.97
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$70,090$33.701,6600.68
Tire Repairers and Changers$35,400$17.021,6600.85
Paramedics$68,160$32.771,6500.91
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$37,230$17.901,6400.58
Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,160$80.371,6100.40
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62,960$30.271,6100.69
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,750$17.191,5700.92
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,170$23.161,5600.54
Financial Specialists, All Other$60,320$29.001,5300.64
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$39,020$18.761,5300.34
Airfield Operations Specialists$58,630$28.191,5305.57
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93,060$44.741,5200.60
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$95,770$46.041,4700.47
Photographers$49,980$24.031,4701.56
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38,990$18.741,4600.84
Helpers--Production Workers$37,310$17.941,4500.48
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38,340$18.431,4400.63
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$81,120$39.001,4201.24
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$51,510$24.761,3700.57
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$96,240$46.271,3700.58
Medical Equipment Preparers$46,330$22.271,3500.96
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,600Not published1,3400.45
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46,770$22.491,3400.68
Engineers, All Other$91,790$44.131,3300.48
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$86,030Not published1,3100.93
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$50,170$24.121,3000.87
Manicurists and Pedicurists$37,690$18.121,2900.47
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$64,120$30.831,2800.72
Writers and Authors$66,470$31.961,2701.46
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$35,080$16.861,2702.04
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57,200$27.501,2600.65
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$37,520$18.041,2601.56
Web and Digital Interface Designers$77,730$37.371,2500.61
Opticians, Dispensing$61,880$29.751,2500.94
Purchasing Managers$131,400$63.171,2300.80
Natural Sciences Managers$119,700$57.551,2300.63
Insurance Underwriters$79,460$38.201,2200.64
Orderlies$35,770$17.201,2101.27
Dietitians and Nutritionists$79,750$38.341,1900.85
Lodging Managers$76,860$36.951,1601.50
Web DevelopersNot publishedNot published1,1600.91
Helpers--Electricians$39,510$19.001,1601.01
Veterinarians$129,890$62.451,1500.76
Sailors and Marine Oilers$57,870$27.821,1502.00
Medical Equipment Repairers$56,150$26.991,1400.95
Editors$76,720$36.891,1300.68
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$43,960$21.131,1300.95
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,140Not published1,1200.55
Emergency Medical Technicians$40,100$19.281,1100.34
Computer Programmers$101,530$48.811,1000.66
Social Workers, All Other$62,030$29.821,0900.96
Art Directors$103,150$49.591,0901.14
Occupational Therapy Assistants$71,310$34.291,0901.17
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$68,920$33.141,0800.67
Library Assistants, Clerical$38,830$18.671,0800.70
Financial Examiners$82,350$39.591,0700.87
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$54,540$26.221,0700.66
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$28,840$13.861,0700.40
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$108,170$52.011,0502.42
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$37,900$18.221,0500.41
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35,950$17.291,0500.57
Order Clerks$42,340$20.361,0400.76
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32,480$15.621,0402.20
Aircraft Service Attendants$41,910$20.151,0401.83
Private Detectives and Investigators$54,720$26.311,0301.59
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceNot publishedNot published1,0201.02
Public Relations Managers$129,830$62.421,0100.74
Financial Risk Specialists$104,500$50.249900.85
Clergy$58,470$28.119900.95
Passenger Attendants$31,750$15.269902.01
Real Estate Brokers$71,460$34.369701.16
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$61,430$29.539600.82
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$49,180$23.649500.90
Tile and Stone Setters$48,290$23.229501.47
Training and Development Managers$119,660$57.539401.08
Credit Analysts$77,750$37.389400.80
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47,680$22.929100.65
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$96,110$46.219001.30
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$81,050Not published9000.60
Protective Service Workers, All Other$52,190$25.099000.61
Procurement Clerks$51,070$24.568900.88
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$60,270$28.988900.72
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$116,500$56.018800.50
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$88,870$42.738800.64
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$59,340$28.538801.00
Cooks, Short Order$34,570$16.628800.35
Postal Service Clerks$63,650$30.608800.65
Home Appliance Repairers$57,030$27.428801.51
Food Batchmakers$35,430$17.038800.28
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$78,730$37.858702.46
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$46,210$22.228701.78
Database Administrators$105,590$50.778600.68
Biological Technicians$52,570$25.278600.68
Floral Designers$37,740$18.148601.17
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$65,610$31.558401.18
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48,360$23.258400.27
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68,860$33.118300.67
School Bus Monitors$34,440$16.568300.58
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48,920$23.528300.51
Optometrists$125,530$60.358201.05
Transportation Inspectors$100,100$48.138201.84
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$48,060$23.118101.24
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$91,170$43.838001.02
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$69,160$33.257900.77
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,270$18.407800.29
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,190$21.737800.45
Budget Analysts$86,610$41.647600.88
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$44,300$21.307600.79
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$66,860$32.157500.77
Avionics Technicians$85,870$41.287502.20
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48,110$23.137500.79
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$37,550$18.057500.88
Urban and Regional Planners$97,160$46.717400.92
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$76,710Not published7400.43
Dietetic Technicians$35,050$16.857401.29
Psychiatrists$403,430$193.967201.42
Air Traffic Controllers$162,140$77.957201.77
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76,900$36.977100.41
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$35,710$17.177100.61
Rehabilitation Counselors$48,430$23.287000.41
Commercial and Industrial Designers$80,690$38.797001.15
Pipelayers$47,950$23.057001.17
Library Technicians$49,470$23.786800.54
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$48,540$23.346800.68
Surveyors$74,390$35.776700.73
Musicians and SingersNot published$50.556701.01
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$49,930$24.006501.04
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$58,090Not published6500.37
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$48,470$23.306500.81
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$83,130$39.966400.92
Ship Engineers$129,700$62.366404.19
Labor Relations Specialists$83,650$40.226300.54
Biological Scientists, All Other$97,510$46.886200.61
Chiropractors$97,300$46.786100.84
Tour and Travel Guides$43,800$21.066100.63
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,440$18.966100.20
School Psychologists$100,750$48.445900.51
Dental Laboratory Technicians$59,940$28.825900.94
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$63,150Not published5800.67
Interpreters and Translators$61,920$29.775800.62
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$64,980$31.245801.23
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$62,020Not published5700.55
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$46,810$22.515700.75
Upholsterers$37,840$18.195701.55
Technical Writers$84,750$40.745600.68
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$71,540$34.405500.41
Community Health Workers$46,270$22.245500.49
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$81,370$39.125501.47
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$40,030$19.255501.23
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65,050$31.285300.38
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$56,500$27.165300.55
Highway Maintenance Workers$44,370$21.335300.19
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$49,910$24.005301.45
Crane and Tower Operators$78,100$37.555300.68
Chemical Technicians$54,750$26.325100.49
Broadcast Technicians$74,490$35.815101.33
Sales Engineers$128,670$61.865100.54
Solar Photovoltaic Installers$48,290$23.225100.90
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$100,650$48.395002.16
Credit Counselors$47,980$23.075000.99
Database Architects$141,170$67.874900.40
Forensic Science Technicians$77,820$37.414901.41
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$51,540$24.784901.22
Athletic Trainers$63,560Not published4900.89
Residential Advisors$41,540$19.974900.32
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$49,510$23.804900.95
Mechanical Door Repairers$58,110$27.944901.01
Pharmacy Aides$34,640$16.654800.67
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46,110$22.174800.80
Brokerage Clerks$73,080$35.134700.72
Helpers--Carpenters$40,110$19.284701.19
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$48,380$23.264700.97
Aerospace Engineers$131,210$63.084600.37
Computer Hardware Engineers$135,220$65.014600.33
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$36,110$17.364601.61
Funeral Attendants$30,670$14.744600.82
Financial Clerks, All Other$52,680$25.334600.70
Education Administrators, All Other$76,620$36.844500.45
Medical Transcriptionists$46,240$22.234500.60
Furniture Finishers$46,710$22.464501.71
Chemists$83,180$39.994400.29
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$48,430$23.284401.87
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$39,080$18.794400.74
Compensation and Benefits Managers$131,450$63.204301.04
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$46,200$22.214301.47
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$54,760$26.334201.03
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$63,830$30.694100.38
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$60,770Not published4100.45
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$72,440Not published4000.75
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$99,810$47.994001.29
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$49,190$23.654000.89
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$37,620$18.094001.01
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$51,470$24.754001.46
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$77,920$37.464000.66
Meter Readers, Utilities$42,280$20.333801.07
Power Plant Operators$62,080$29.853800.71
Landscape Architects$82,630$39.723701.04
Social Science Research Assistants$50,800$24.423700.67
Fundraising Managers$106,060$50.993600.50
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$196,890$94.663600.82
Film and Video Editors$61,950$29.783600.77
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$51,170$24.603601.00
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59,620$28.663600.33
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65,540$31.513602.04
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$88,260$42.433501.41
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$51,360$24.693500.99
Mechanical Drafters$73,230$35.213400.47
Judicial Law Clerks$55,620$26.743401.42
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$77,720Not published3400.45
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$70,110$33.713400.88
Barbers$36,300$17.453401.26
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$68,140$32.763301.61
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$62,220$29.913300.86
Helpers--Roofers$41,690$20.053302.99
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$57,840Not published3200.59
Physical Therapist Aides$34,270$16.473200.36
Shampooers$28,540$13.723202.19
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,510$18.993200.14
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,270$19.843200.39
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$36,540$17.573202.24
Actuaries$139,810$67.223100.63
Radiation Therapists$92,060$44.263101.01
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$100,670$48.403100.48
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$61,000$29.333100.60
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$49,130$23.623100.45
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$34,970$16.813100.40
Funeral Home Managers$72,620$34.913001.19
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$239,200 or more$115.00 or more3001.85
Cooks, All Other$42,890$20.623000.86
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$48,570$23.353001.20
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$58,110$27.943000.35
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$79,920Not published2900.44
Surgical Assistants$78,240$37.612900.72
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$36,190$17.402900.51
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$40,210$19.332900.26
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$67,230Not published2800.25
Podiatrists$98,550$47.382801.58
Radiologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more2800.58
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47,560$22.862800.50
Word Processors and Typists$39,050$18.772700.42
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$27,170$13.062700.60
Gambling Cage Workers$36,560$17.582600.98
Food Processing Workers, All Other$41,740$20.072600.22
Personal Service Managers, All Other$62,860$30.222501.34
Pediatricians, General$186,620$89.722500.35
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$38,140$18.342501.17
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$38,020$18.282500.75
Environmental Engineers$99,600$47.892400.35
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$53,230$25.592400.73
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$35,390$17.012401.48
Transportation Workers, All Other$38,000$18.272400.99
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$58,160Not published2300.76
Sound Engineering TechniciansNot publishedNot published2300.95
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$96,820$46.552300.45
Prepress Technicians and Workers$44,140$21.222300.52
Material Moving Workers, All Other$37,580$18.072300.55
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$45,760$22.002200.24
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36,890$17.732200.20
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,510$22.842200.12
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$38,190$18.362200.53
Conservation Scientists$51,130$24.582100.44
Bailiffs$52,590$25.292100.65
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$49,660$23.882100.44
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$75,780$36.432101.02
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,840$21.082100.36
Emergency Management Directors$130,020$62.512000.83
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$121,280$58.312000.47
Gambling Service Workers, All Other$37,740$18.152000.77
Agricultural Equipment Operators$36,610$17.602000.39
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$49,290$23.702000.56
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,450$18.002000.19
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$115,960$55.751900.63
Recreational Therapists$58,110$27.941900.69
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$48,770$23.451900.31
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$62,570$30.081900.36
Special Effects Artists and Animators$74,520$35.831800.50
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$88,940$42.761800.48
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,220$18.381800.15
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,660$28.201700.14
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78,170Not published1700.48
Lighting Technicians$58,610$28.181701.04
Audiologists$87,010$41.831700.69
Psychiatric Aides$39,290$18.891700.26
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$36,490$17.541700.59
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$61,200$29.431600.77
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$101,990$49.031600.40
Drafters, All Other$60,520$29.091600.60
Psychologists, All Other$145,890$70.141600.47
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$57,180Not published1600.53
New Accounts Clerks$47,210$22.701600.24
Riggers$55,550$26.711600.39
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,730$20.061600.14
Anthropologists and Archeologists$55,370$26.621500.93
Religious Workers, All Other$38,510$18.511500.54
Special Education Teachers, All Other$75,890Not published1500.24
Therapists, All Other$76,110$36.591500.35
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$36,820$17.701500.25
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$46,400$22.311501.00
Gambling Managers$96,180$46.241401.55
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$90,030$43.281400.54
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$101,750$48.921400.33
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$63,330Not published1400.38
Set and Exhibit Designers$76,350$36.711400.74
Designers, All Other$67,840$32.611400.83
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$39,060$18.781400.79
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$39,470$18.981400.55
Motorcycle Mechanics$49,220$23.661400.58
Statisticians$122,430$58.861300.25
Materials Engineers$96,740$46.511300.32
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$65,020$31.261300.39
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$62,780$30.191300.43
Music Directors and Composers$60,500$29.091300.57
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$34,720$16.691300.10
Plant and System Operators, All Other$55,830$26.841300.53
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$81,010Not published1200.32
Curators$60,950$29.301200.53
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$86,230$41.461200.52
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,090$21.681200.21
Traffic Technicians$51,000$24.521200.84
Computer and Information Research Scientists$132,680$63.791100.16
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$80,640$38.771100.40
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$122,700$58.991100.63
Economists$118,030$56.741100.35
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,230$29.441100.20
Farm and Home Management Educators$49,990$24.041100.77
Agricultural Inspectors$44,870$21.571100.41
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$77,110$37.071100.85
Soil and Plant Scientists$103,740$49.881000.37
Physicists$272,480$131.001000.27
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$91,670Not published1000.31
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$78,720Not published1000.41
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$58,240$28.001000.58
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$35,840$17.231000.26
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$39,410$18.951000.54
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$86,180$41.44900.78
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$80,750Not published900.44
History Teachers, Postsecondary$78,720Not published900.26
Museum Technicians and Conservators$53,460$25.70900.39
Exercise Physiologists$62,680$30.13900.59
Physicians, Pathologists$332,570$159.89900.46
Animal Control Workers$58,430$28.09900.43
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$45,860$22.05900.36
Helpers--Extraction Workers$46,890$22.54900.72
Commercial Divers$55,440$26.65901.41
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$49,410$23.76900.29
Tool and Die Makers$64,400$30.96900.09
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,860$24.45900.19
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$66,220$31.84800.41
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansNot publishedNot published800.12
Microbiologists$66,730$32.08800.24
Epidemiologists$85,170$40.95800.35
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$89,900Not published800.47
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$29,800$14.33800.49
Embalmers$61,680$29.65801.15
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$65,880$31.67800.15
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$33,010$15.87800.31
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,710$27.75700.34
Pile Driver Operators$59,740$28.72701.56
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$39,040$18.77700.09
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$93,620$45.01700.45
Hydrologists$80,400$38.66600.56
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$80,990Not published600.24
Dentists, All Other Specialists$213,570$102.68600.62
Chemical Engineers$111,980$53.84500.13
Biochemists and Biophysicists$145,550$69.97500.08
Physical Scientists, All Other$130,940$62.95500.13
Food Science Technicians$50,890$24.46500.19
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$41,020Not published500.19
DancersNot published$34.82500.34
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36,960$17.77500.11
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$35,140$16.89500.49
Hydrologic Technicians$64,570$31.05400.71
Forest and Conservation Technicians$54,500$26.20400.07
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$91,670Not published400.20
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$77,310Not published400.19
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$72,850$35.02400.84
Proofreaders and Copy Markers$52,440$25.21400.43
Millwrights$64,420$30.97400.06
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,620$23.86400.14
Nuclear Engineers$138,220$66.45300.12
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$31,930$15.35300.26
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$27,750$13.34300.19
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39,400$18.94300.08
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$30,400$14.62300.15
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$33,720$16.21300.15
Anesthesiologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or moreNot publishedNot published
Animal Trainers$37,980$18.26Not publishedNot published
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$78,960Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Artists and Related Workers, All Other$110,120$52.94Not publishedNot published
Cardiologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or moreNot publishedNot published
Construction Managers$126,110$60.63Not publishedNot published
Counselors, All Other$45,880$22.06Not publishedNot published
Disc Jockeys, Except RadioNot published$16.51Not publishedNot published
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$98,840$47.52Not publishedNot published
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$37,440$18.00Not publishedNot published
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$46,750$22.48Not publishedNot published
Emergency Medicine Physicians$204,990$98.55Not publishedNot published
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$130,990Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherNot published$20.00Not publishedNot published
Etchers and Engravers$43,070$20.71Not publishedNot published
Family Medicine Physicians$227,700$109.47Not publishedNot published
Fence Erectors$54,820$26.36Not publishedNot published
Foresters$58,820$28.28Not publishedNot published
Fundraisers$63,330$30.45Not publishedNot published
General Internal Medicine Physicians$174,990$84.13Not publishedNot published
Hearing Aid Specialists$64,430$30.98Not publishedNot published
Hoist and Winch Operators$29,120$14.00Not publishedNot published
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$130,330Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Legal Support Workers, All Other$56,880$27.35Not publishedNot published
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$79,210Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$135,270$65.03Not publishedNot published
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$78,990$37.98Not publishedNot published
Medical Appliance Technicians$45,870$22.05Not publishedNot published
Medical Dosimetrists$153,490$73.79Not publishedNot published
Models$99,320$47.75Not publishedNot published
Neurologists$131,220$63.09Not publishedNot published
Nurse Anesthetists$232,000$111.54Not publishedNot published
Nurse Midwives$146,590$70.48Not publishedNot published
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$37,780$18.16Not publishedNot published
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$396,920$190.83Not publishedNot published
Orthotists and Prosthetists$89,230$42.90Not publishedNot published
Parking Enforcement Workers$47,320$22.75Not publishedNot published
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$50,740$24.40Not publishedNot published
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$48,150$23.15Not publishedNot published
Skincare Specialists$44,220$21.26Not publishedNot published
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$43,870$21.09Not publishedNot published
Tax Preparers$48,310$23.23Not publishedNot published
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$51,880$24.94Not publishedNot published
Training and Development Specialists$71,990$34.61Not publishedNot published
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$104,010$50.01Not publishedNot published
Watch and Clock Repairers$82,270$39.55Not publishedNot published
Woodworkers, All Other$45,540$21.89Not 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.