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Mississippi

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Mississippi

Figures describe the state of Mississippi as a whole.

Median annual wage, all occupations$40,120
Total employment1,163,030

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Mississippi was $40,120 per year ($19.29 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 1,163,030 jobs. 689 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
Upholsterers16.012,410$44,930
Psychiatric Aides9.372,490$30,510
Logging Equipment Operators7.771,220$49,620
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood6.241,910$36,960
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products6.041,140$30,140
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers5.936,470$37,890
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers5.301,030$58,010
Tire Builders4.56710$53,050

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 689 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Mississippi
Occupation
Retail Salespersons$28,640$13.7738,4001.32
Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,610$10.8731,2201.08
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,400$17.5030,7501.39
Cashiers$26,390$12.6930,4901.32
Registered Nurses$77,090$37.0629,0601.15
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,820$24.9224,1601.57
Stockers and Order Fillers$34,270$16.4723,4201.10
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,860$11.4721,8000.68
Customer Service Representatives$36,380$17.4920,8601.07
Office Clerks, General$34,900$16.7817,6000.95
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,070$18.7916,8001.60
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28,380$13.6415,9400.96
Waiters and Waitresses$21,370$10.2715,1900.89
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,340$17.9514,7201.15
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,350$21.3214,5501.27
Nursing Assistants$31,520$15.1514,2001.31
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,380$28.0713,6801.27
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,760$22.0013,0201.55
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,840$20.6012,1601.18
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,620$18.5711,3301.85
Cooks, Fast Food$22,670$10.9011,1702.33
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,790Not published11,0601.07
Cooks, Restaurant$29,560$14.2110,7701.02
General and Operations Managers$106,680$51.2910,6300.41
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,530$17.5610,4801.15
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,980Not published10,4001.30
Security Guards$29,180$14.0310,1601.06
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,220$24.149,8502.03
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$25,840Not published9,7500.92
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,420$20.889,6401.66
Construction Laborers$37,710$18.138,8001.07
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$25,360$12.198,3201.29
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,720$33.048,2301.63
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$46,140$22.188,0701.61
Food Preparation Workers$26,240$12.617,8701.18
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$37,820$18.187,4101.41
Accountants and Auditors$68,100$32.747,3500.68
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,910$32.177,0401.16
Light Truck Drivers$38,140$18.347,0300.96
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$59,320$28.527,0000.76
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,670$19.556,9701.56
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$70,900$34.096,9301.50
Receptionists and Information Clerks$31,160$14.986,9201.02
Electricians$60,860$29.266,6101.17
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37,890$18.226,4705.93
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,100$24.576,4602.08
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27,390$13.176,4201.95
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,790Not published6,2601.35
Childcare Workers$22,050$10.605,4201.40
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,290$28.514,9501.06
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$31,630$15.214,9400.69
Human Resources Specialists$60,300$28.994,8500.71
Nurse Practitioners$124,730$59.964,6901.94
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$57,760$27.774,4601.36
Project Management Specialists$78,870$37.924,3200.54
Medical and Health Services Managers$98,160$47.194,2800.96
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,410$22.794,1701.17
Highway Maintenance Workers$35,120$16.894,1603.59
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76,980$37.014,1300.51
Pharmacy Technicians$39,040$18.774,0401.14
Correctional Officers and Jailers$38,720$18.624,0401.42
Computer User Support Specialists$52,230$25.113,8300.71
Bus Drivers, School$30,640$14.733,7901.26
Tellers$36,810$17.703,7501.52
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$48,440$23.293,7300.40
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,250$17.433,6001.00
Helpers--Production Workers$33,880$16.293,5402.85
Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,240$15.983,4900.83
Financial Managers$111,390$53.553,4700.55
Loan Officers$60,260$28.973,4501.68
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55,480$26.673,3600.96
Medical Assistants$35,360$17.003,3400.55
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,530$22.373,3101.13
Postal Service Mail Carriers$57,470$27.633,2901.34
Insurance Sales Agents$47,930$23.043,2100.90
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$82,800Not published3,1701.29
Management Analysts$69,390$33.363,1600.47
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$54,360$26.143,1401.45
Lawyers$91,690$44.083,1000.55
Dental Assistants$39,160$18.833,0801.06
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,640$24.353,0701.23
Pharmacists$133,230$64.053,0501.27
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$27,300$13.123,0501.56
Billing and Posting Clerks$41,190$19.803,0401.00
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,720$18.143,0301.07
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$37,210$17.892,9502.19
Carpenters$48,650$23.392,9500.59
Parts Salespersons$35,000$16.832,9401.46
Firefighters$35,880$17.252,9201.13
Dishwashers$26,300$12.642,8800.81
Training and Development Specialists$53,680$25.812,8200.82
Counter and Rental Clerks$36,160$17.392,8200.94
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$28,640$13.772,7900.98
Bartenders$28,320$13.622,7700.49
Gambling Dealers$28,250$13.582,7304.34
Production Workers, All Other$38,570$18.542,7101.44
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,680$23.412,7000.88
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$21,990$10.572,6600.82
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$56,640$27.232,6200.39
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,710$28.232,6200.99
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$23,180$11.152,6200.65
Driver/Sales Workers$35,480$17.062,5500.83
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$50,570Not published2,5301.30
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$59,300$28.512,5101.45
Psychiatric Aides$30,510$14.672,4909.37
Industrial Engineers$95,830$46.072,4500.90
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$85,770$41.242,4101.46
Upholsterers$44,930$21.602,41016.01
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,160$11.142,4000.81
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$22,340$10.742,3900.61
Medical Records Specialists$41,500$19.952,3101.58
Industrial Production Managers$118,660$57.052,2901.24
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$75,890$36.492,2902.34
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$46,180$22.202,2700.77
Sewing Machine Operators$37,600$18.082,2702.89
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71,850$34.542,2400.61
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$86,590$41.632,2301.65
Recreation Workers$28,060$13.492,2200.90
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$35,110$16.882,2001.98
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$46,990$22.592,0900.57
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$39,010$18.752,0701.51
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$59,860$28.782,0601.79
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$51,080$24.562,0300.70
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,170$25.562,0101.70
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$45,660$21.952,0001.32
Computer Systems Analysts$86,280$41.481,9900.51
Physical Therapists$99,990$48.071,9800.99
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$39,170$18.831,9701.79
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$46,680$22.441,9500.53
Food Service Managers$59,540$28.621,9201.08
Machinists$55,550$26.711,9200.89
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$36,960$17.771,9106.24
Animal Caretakers$26,970$12.971,9000.95
Healthcare Social Workers$62,250$29.931,8901.34
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$137,220Not published1,8901.14
Cooks, Short Order$28,180$13.551,8901.83
Software Developers$95,330$45.831,8800.15
Sales Managers$108,750$52.281,8700.39
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27,250$13.101,8600.84
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$68,180$32.781,8601.16
Instructional Coordinators$61,830$29.731,8401.08
Speech-Language Pathologists$78,130$37.561,7901.31
Civil Engineers$100,170$48.161,7700.64
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$57,910Not published1,7702.12
Coaches and ScoutsNot publishedNot published1,7700.95
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$39,120$18.811,7701.44
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,040$15.881,7601.43
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$36,840$17.711,7601.52
Compliance Officers$67,450$32.431,7200.55
Computer and Information Systems Managers$124,280$59.751,7100.34
Administrative Services Managers$96,030$46.171,7000.86
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,650$19.551,7001.33
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$58,180$27.971,6901.28
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$51,970Not published1,6701.36
Respiratory Therapists$63,270$30.421,6701.60
Construction Managers$99,520$47.851,6400.58
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,270$20.801,6200.88
Mechanical Engineers$98,000$47.121,5700.71
Logisticians$75,160$36.141,5600.83
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$48,250$23.201,5502.09
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$42,230$20.301,5501.16
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$43,840$21.081,5400.96
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61,250$29.451,5001.42
Computer Occupations, All Other$86,940$41.801,4500.45
Public Safety Telecommunicators$34,510$16.591,4301.87
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27,190$13.071,4200.96
Emergency Medical Technicians$36,630$17.611,3901.03
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$79,990$38.461,3800.58
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$49,500$23.801,3801.24
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74,880$36.001,3601.32
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$48,880Not published1,3501.66
Occupational Therapists$94,930$45.641,3401.10
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$45,170$21.721,3301.16
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$53,620$25.781,3000.56
Bakers$28,920$13.911,3000.73
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$39,520$19.001,2901.02
Cost Estimators$71,230$34.241,2800.76
Millwrights$58,280$28.021,2804.23
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$30,540$14.681,2600.52
Sheet Metal Workers$49,500$23.801,2601.41
Computer Network Support Specialists$63,410$30.481,2401.14
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$55,670$26.771,2400.36
Tutors$49,610$23.851,2200.93
Logging Equipment Operators$49,620$23.861,2207.77
Phlebotomists$36,290$17.451,2001.12
Computer Programmers$85,120$40.921,1701.70
Butchers and Meat Cutters$29,700$14.281,1601.13
Paramedics$54,630$26.271,1501.52
Physical Therapist Assistants$61,770$29.701,1501.37
Bill and Account Collectors$37,680$18.111,1500.97
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$46,480$22.341,1501.20
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$26,900$12.931,1500.62
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$84,490$40.621,1401.08
Dental Hygienists$67,280$32.351,1400.68
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$30,140$14.491,1406.04
Electrical Engineers$104,990$50.481,1300.76
Social and Community Service Managers$67,330$32.371,1200.72
Surgical Technologists$49,810$23.951,1101.26
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$33,650$16.181,1002.09
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36,330$17.471,0701.14
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,410$22.311,0701.51
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$56,970$27.391,0601.06
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44,800$21.541,0600.63
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$75,060Not published1,0501.80
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$44,340$21.321,0401.29
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$27,560$13.251,0400.45
Tire Repairers and Changers$34,330$16.511,0401.29
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$50,670$24.361,0301.21
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$58,010$27.891,0305.30
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$50,750Not published1,0201.44
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$44,780$21.531,0101.50
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$64,360$30.949900.94
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$37,910$18.239801.15
Managers, All Other$101,570$48.839600.21
Pest Control Workers$37,200$17.899601.25
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35,440$17.049601.34
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,380$22.789601.33
Public Relations Specialists$59,810$28.759500.45
Facilities Managers$93,640$45.029300.79
Psychiatric Technicians$35,320$16.989300.79
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$43,980$21.149300.60
Helpers--Electricians$35,680$17.159301.96
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48,970$23.559200.93
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$44,370$21.339100.69
Architectural and Engineering Managers$142,790$68.658600.52
Procurement Clerks$46,270$22.258602.07
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$42,090$20.248601.88
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$75,180$36.158603.48
Chefs and Head Cooks$54,850$26.378400.56
Graphic Designers$45,640$21.948300.56
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$47,130$22.668200.84
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,140$21.708200.70
Glaziers$36,750$17.678201.88
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$58,640$28.198100.95
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$30,600$14.718101.28
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$74,990$36.058100.38
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$46,430$22.328001.57
Construction and Building Inspectors$50,250$24.168000.72
Personal Financial Advisors$63,300$30.437900.40
Postal Service Clerks$61,050$29.357901.43
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$38,900$18.707801.95
Marketing Managers$100,940$48.537700.26
Dentists, General$143,660$69.077400.80
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49,440$23.777300.73
Human Resources Managers$106,100$51.017200.43
Financial and Investment Analysts$79,580$38.267200.26
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$41,860$20.127101.69
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,590$20.007102.10
Tire Builders$53,050$25.517104.56
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$76,520$36.797001.04
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$49,360$23.737000.95
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$42,550$20.467001.78
Self-Enrichment Teachers$38,770$18.646900.28
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$36,220$17.416901.29
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$43,410$20.876701.10
Real Estate Sales Agents$39,550$19.026700.46
Printing Press Operators$38,400$18.466700.62
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38,340$18.436702.11
Pharmacy Aides$28,380$13.656602.22
Residential Advisors$30,900$14.866601.04
Food Batchmakers$36,530$17.566600.50
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,560$22.396601.50
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81,180$39.036500.91
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$36,380$17.496500.67
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$35,770$17.206503.23
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$30,160$14.506403.97
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$21,570$10.376100.67
Insurance Underwriters$59,250$28.496000.76
Meter Readers, Utilities$37,120$17.856004.10
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$38,000$18.275901.25
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$42,590$20.485900.76
Couriers and Messengers$35,780$17.205901.15
Food Processing Workers, All Other$38,150$18.345901.22
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$49,740$23.915801.06
Tax Preparers$50,670$24.365801.02
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$66,830Not published5801.54
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$46,610$22.415802.28
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$38,800$18.665801.01
Surveyors$58,720$28.235701.50
Family Medicine Physicians$235,630$113.295700.71
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$104,220$50.115702.08
Opticians, Dispensing$36,680$17.635601.01
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$30,360$14.605600.59
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$47,320$22.755501.26
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,220$21.265501.21
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,730$19.105500.49
Crane and Tower Operators$61,260$29.455501.72
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$60,580Not published5400.77
Dietitians and Nutritionists$63,700$30.635400.94
School Bus Monitors$23,500$11.305400.93
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$75,680Not published5300.87
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$60,680Not published5301.22
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$67,200Not published5300.62
Data Entry Keyers$34,540$16.615300.55
Property Appraisers and Assessors$54,530$26.225201.22
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$34,900$16.785200.63
Manicurists and Pedicurists$37,300$17.945200.45
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$49,030$23.575201.82
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$71,700$34.475001.02
Advertising Sales Agents$46,810$22.504900.71
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$42,920$20.644901.00
Sailors and Marine Oilers$50,390$24.224902.07
Information Security Analysts$87,690$42.164800.33
Engineers, All Other$111,030$53.384800.42
Chemical Technicians$54,580$26.244801.13
Veterinarians$105,370$50.664800.76
Nurse Anesthetists$198,410$95.394801.23
Roofers$44,940$21.614800.47
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$50,690$24.374800.94
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,390$17.984802.03
Conservation Scientists$59,510$28.614702.42
Rehabilitation Counselors$41,500$19.954700.67
Order Clerks$43,040$20.694700.83
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$37,030$17.804701.51
Emergency Medicine Physicians$252,960$121.624501.83
Gambling Cage Workers$30,890$14.854504.19
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$54,380$26.154501.00
Power Plant Operators$102,400$49.234502.05
Data Scientists$69,490$33.414400.23
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$54,040$25.984400.34
Orderlies$29,790$14.324401.11
Library Assistants, Clerical$28,110$13.524400.69
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$60,890$29.274402.13
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$47,160$22.674400.69
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$78,010$37.504401.27
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61,860Not published4300.96
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,660$20.514300.86
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$31,250$15.024304.94
Financial Examiners$85,430$41.074200.83
Occupational Therapy Assistants$61,650$29.644201.09
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$49,240$23.674201.25
Health Education Specialists$51,020$24.534100.83
Community Health Workers$39,520$19.004100.88
Financial Specialists, All Other$73,920$35.544000.41
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$37,440$18.004001.22
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$27,180$13.074002.03
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,600$18.084005.92
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$38,570$18.544000.33
Budget Analysts$78,850$37.913901.11
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$57,780$27.783900.58
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryNot publishedNot published3900.32
Producers and Directors$48,100$23.133900.36
General Internal Medicine Physicians$325,610$156.553900.78
Physical Scientists, All Other$108,890$52.353802.26
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$51,670$24.843700.44
Telemarketers$21,540$10.353700.84
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$44,370$21.333703.43
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$44,680$21.483600.34
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,230$29.443601.56
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$49,960$24.023602.00
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$61,760Not published3601.01
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$38,200$18.363607.00
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$143,580Not published3600.46
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$79,890$38.413500.25
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$79,350$38.153500.77
Medical Equipment Preparers$35,160$16.903500.60
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57,800$27.793500.44
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$30,810$14.813500.46
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$56,470$27.153400.85
Gas Plant Operators$81,600$39.233402.50
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$80,870$38.883300.41
Architectural and Civil Drafters$59,920$28.813300.42
Biological Technicians$56,930$27.373300.64
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$59,490$28.603300.60
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$100,440Not published3301.08
Interior Designers$43,740$21.033300.62
Private Detectives and Investigators$39,060$18.783301.22
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24,440$11.753300.28
Purchasing Managers$122,940$59.113200.51
Biological Scientists, All Other$91,170$43.833200.76
Physician Assistants$105,920$50.923200.26
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$48,350$23.243201.71
Skincare Specialists$41,160$19.793200.59
Pipelayers$41,900$20.143201.29
Rail Car Repairers$47,480$22.833202.01
Riggers$63,390$30.483201.88
Chemical Plant and System Operators$71,080$34.173202.56
Parking Attendants$26,420$12.703200.31
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersNot publishedNot published3204.04
Chief Executives$139,250$66.953100.20
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$45,240$21.753101.07
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment OperatorsNot publishedNot published3102.09
Computer and Information Research Scientists$109,050$52.433001.07
Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherNot publishedNot published3000.27
Medical Transcriptionists$38,600$18.563000.96
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47,940$23.053000.21
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$30,250$14.553000.15
Tool and Die Makers$57,980$27.873000.70
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$25,170$12.103003.16
Locomotive Engineers$96,710$46.503001.19
Lodging Managers$62,550$30.072900.90
Floral Designers$29,370$14.122900.96
Editors$54,380$26.142900.43
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$37,430$17.992901.19
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$62,880$30.232900.88
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$48,490$23.312901.12
Credit Analysts$74,880$36.002800.58
Social Workers, All Other$91,560$44.022800.59
Funeral Attendants$30,530$14.682801.22
Agricultural Equipment Operators$36,460$17.532801.31
Boilermakers$105,910$50.922803.65
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$55,210Not published2702.16
Library Technicians$27,080$13.022700.53
Physical Therapist Aides$27,370$13.162700.74
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$34,350$16.522700.65
Medical Equipment Repairers$40,710$19.572700.55
Environmental Engineers$91,100$43.802600.92
Mechanical Drafters$60,460$29.072600.88
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$62,590Not published2600.84
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$41,560$19.982600.63
Cargo and Freight Agents$49,920$24.002600.36
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$41,040$19.732601.32
Aircraft Service Attendants$36,710$17.652601.12
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$112,400$54.042501.41
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$35,010$16.832500.98
Forest and Conservation Technicians$52,420$25.202501.08
Clergy$52,450$25.222500.59
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$71,710$34.482500.78
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$39,440$18.962500.64
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$49,610$23.852500.77
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$60,680$29.172501.72
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49,900$23.992400.87
Optometrists$108,070$51.962400.74
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$35,360$17.002403.33
Commercial Pilots$103,640Not published2400.67
Emergency Management Directors$48,650$23.392302.30
Fundraisers$57,610$27.702300.27
Financial Risk Specialists$96,100$46.202300.48
Web and Digital Interface Designers$48,550$23.342300.28
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$69,930Not published2303.42
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$37,920$18.232300.88
Massage Therapists$40,490$19.472300.32
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$38,870$18.692301.01
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,320$18.902301.23
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$38,320$18.422301.32
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70,570$33.932200.81
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$22,560$10.852201.04
Home Appliance Repairers$35,890$17.252200.90
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$35,230$16.942201.59
Natural Sciences Managers$119,430$57.422100.26
Credit Counselors$45,990$22.112101.02
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76,000$36.542100.37
History Teachers, Postsecondary$63,450Not published2101.48
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$47,060$22.632101.40
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$37,580$18.072100.86
Training and Development Managers$88,030$42.322000.56
Labor Relations Specialists$79,360$38.152000.41
Database Administrators$87,790$42.212000.37
Chemists$80,060$38.492000.33
Urban and Regional Planners$60,300$28.992000.61
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$63,680Not published2002.07
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$46,450$22.332000.23
Audio and Video Technicians$43,500$20.912000.38
Athletic Trainers$58,180Not published2000.89
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$30,520$14.682000.80
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$47,340$22.762002.59
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$53,640$25.792000.94
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$95,270$45.811901.80
Web DevelopersNot publishedNot published1900.37
Agricultural Technicians$48,800$23.461901.67
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$60,560Not published1902.01
Photographers$45,860$22.051900.50
Agricultural Inspectors$39,960$19.211901.79
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$61,290Not published1800.84
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherNot publishedNot published1800.82
Bailiffs$38,200$18.371801.36
Protective Service Workers, All Other$49,800$23.941800.29
Carpet Installers$36,590$17.591801.79
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$42,080$20.231801.47
Public Relations Managers$97,160$46.711700.31
Education Administrators, All Other$83,890$40.331700.42
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$85,550$41.131700.62
Transportation Security Screeners$63,130$30.351700.45
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$37,730$18.141700.19
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$49,060$23.591701.55
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$46,400$22.311701.27
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$48,670$23.401700.46
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,420$17.991700.88
Gambling Managers$97,170$46.721604.18
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$112,400$54.041600.22
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$75,520Not published1600.59
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$34,040$16.371601.04
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$83,340$40.071601.23
Animal Control Workers$34,890$16.771601.81
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$21,970$10.561600.34
Travel Agents$49,050$23.581600.39
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$28,470$13.691600.32
New Accounts Clerks$40,910$19.671600.57
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$48,820$23.471600.41
Avionics Technicians$65,830$31.651601.11
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$94,970$45.661601.00
Motorcycle Mechanics$45,710$21.981601.54
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$25,340$12.191601.58
Air Traffic Controllers$88,110$42.361600.92
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$46,500$22.361600.45
Chemical Engineers$106,740$51.321500.94
Computer Hardware Engineers$78,320$37.661500.26
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$34,110$16.401500.22
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$47,060$22.621500.42
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$60,650Not published1507.28
Gambling Service Workers, All Other$48,100$23.131501.45
Tour and Travel Guides$27,460$13.201500.38
Fence Erectors$38,700$18.611500.80
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$37,900$18.221500.56
Mechanical Door Repairers$47,060$22.631500.73
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$35,730$17.181501.55
Funeral Home Managers$63,390$30.471401.36
Forensic Science Technicians$52,850$25.411400.99
Marriage and Family Therapists$51,440$24.731400.28
Recreational Therapists$39,560$19.021401.26
Therapists, All Other$44,280$21.291400.82
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$55,260$26.571401.40
Fallers$54,110$26.011406.13
Logging Workers, All Other$37,370$17.9714010.74
Helpers--Carpenters$35,360$17.001400.87
Plant and System Operators, All Other$65,080$31.291401.35
Dental Laboratory Technicians$47,770$22.971400.55
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$50,190$24.131400.68
Ship Engineers$98,380$47.301402.16
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$66,420Not published1300.88
Writers and Authors$54,180$26.051300.37
Chiropractors$78,450$37.721300.45
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$49,330$23.711300.81
Concierges$35,360$17.001300.35
Financial Clerks, All Other$31,750$15.271300.49
Log Graders and Scalers$48,010$23.081305.79
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$38,300$18.411300.73
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$67,290$32.351301.39
Furniture Finishers$38,430$18.481301.16
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$71,550$34.401201.43
Operations Research Analysts$92,310$44.381200.15
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$87,180$41.911200.74
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$49,430$23.761200.75
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$77,670Not published1201.63
Surgeons, All Other$180,420$86.741200.61
Dietetic Technicians$28,690$13.791200.49
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$47,000$22.601200.43
Surgical Assistants$50,810$24.431200.70
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$50,180$24.131200.65
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$41,920$20.151200.84
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$39,610$19.041200.96
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$58,780$28.261100.83
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$88,710$42.651100.84
Foresters$71,280$34.271101.41
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$66,310$31.881100.91
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$60,550Not published1100.88
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$78,520Not published1101.12
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$52,420Not published1100.50
Psychiatrists$213,680$102.731100.55
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$28,340$13.631101.68
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$37,310$17.941100.17
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$31,150$14.981100.47
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$91,850$44.161100.46
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$35,370$17.001101.10
Medical Appliance Technicians$45,100$21.691101.29
Advertising and Promotions Managers$66,520$31.981000.63
Database Architects$98,420$47.321000.20
Materials Engineers$78,700$37.841000.59
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$36,680$17.631001.07
Soil and Plant Scientists$72,690$34.951000.81
Legal Support Workers, All Other$55,930$26.891000.29
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$71,160Not published1000.97
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$59,920Not published1003.57
RadiologistsNot publishedNot published1000.48
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$31,720$15.251004.58
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$49,240$23.671000.56
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,100$18.801001.08
Sewers, HandNot publishedNot published1006.08
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,890$21.101000.21
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$67,670$32.54900.33
Aerospace Engineers$109,200$52.50900.19
Historians$46,010$22.12903.37
Religious Workers, All Other$37,130$17.85900.80
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$59,270Not published900.71
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$70,860Not published901.04
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$63,560Not published900.62
Art Directors$66,020$31.74900.23
OrthodontistsNot publishedNot published902.00
Sales EngineersNot publishedNot published900.24
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$34,640$16.65900.46
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$38,500$18.51901.38
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$98,960$47.58901.45
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$37,280$17.92902.09
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$34,280$16.48900.86
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$95,210$45.77801.61
Statisticians$64,670$31.09800.35
Physicists$129,970$62.49800.55
ActorsNot published$23.71800.18
Musicians and SingersNot publishedNot published800.30
Interpreters and Translators$57,130$27.47800.20
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$31,420$15.11800.76
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$32,700$15.72800.12
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$39,040$18.77800.85
Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersNot publishedNot published800.46
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$42,940$20.64800.72
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,630$22.42800.72
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$43,640$20.98801.93
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,460$18.01800.50
Transportation Workers, All Other$36,510$17.55800.82
Wellhead Pumpers$62,560$30.08800.57
Fundraising Managers$82,620$39.72700.24
Compensation and Benefits Managers$89,250$42.91700.41
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$97,060$46.66701.20
Drafters, All Other$67,730$32.56700.63
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$71,420$34.34700.56
Psychologists, All Other$103,380$49.70700.46
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$88,290Not published700.80
Technical Writers$65,220$31.36700.21
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$49,590$23.84700.79
Radiation Therapists$88,100$42.36700.53
Dermatologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more700.82
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,550$19.02700.99
Foundry Mold and Coremakers$39,560$19.02700.73
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$33,330$16.03701.21
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$61,670$29.65701.00
Personal Service Managers, All Other$44,600$21.44600.81
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$77,930Not published601.03
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$54,670Not published600.38
Special Education Teachers, All Other$46,700Not published600.24
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$27,060Not published600.55
Broadcast Technicians$27,750$13.34600.38
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$49,920$24.00600.37
Orthotists and Prosthetists$80,500$38.70600.86
Real Estate Brokers$41,690$20.05600.19
Stonemasons$40,700$19.57600.94
Tile and Stone Setters$39,130$18.81600.23
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$23,470$11.28600.99
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$36,260$17.43600.27
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$43,800$21.06600.35
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$37,030$17.80600.41
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,090$25.04600.25
Food Science Technicians$51,460$24.74500.49
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$75,130Not published501.93
Film and Video Editors$50,410$24.23500.24
CardiologistsNot publishedNot published500.36
Physicians, Pathologists$261,570$125.76500.62
Occupational Therapy Aides$24,300$11.68501.43
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,930$24.00501.56
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$55,510$26.69501.09
Woodworkers, All Other$38,550$18.54501.22
Bridge and Lock Tenders$74,730$35.93502.06
Actuaries$106,210$51.06400.21
Agricultural Engineers$91,560$44.02403.66
Epidemiologists$56,930$27.37400.43
Counselors, All Other$54,090$26.00400.19
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$74,440Not published400.27
Music Directors and Composers$62,240$29.92400.46
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$67,300$32.36400.38
Pediatricians, General$183,650$88.29400.15
Medical Dosimetrists$115,490$55.53401.72
Parking Enforcement Workers$27,550$13.24400.54
Animal Trainers$35,130$16.89400.30
Embalmers$58,900$28.32401.40
Brokerage Clerks$58,200$27.98400.15
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$39,860$19.16400.37
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$47,060$22.63401.16
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$26,340$12.66400.74
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$55,010$26.45400.27
Material Moving Workers, All OtherNot publishedNot published400.22
Curators$40,600$19.52300.34
Podiatrists$164,410$79.05300.45
Exercise Physiologists$43,060$20.70300.53
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$70,260$33.78300.47
Wind Turbine Service Technicians$50,040$24.06300.46
Pourers and Casters, Metal$43,370$20.85300.90
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers$41,060$19.74301.48
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$31,530$15.16300.33
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$40,280$19.37300.41
Airfield Operations Specialists$44,290$21.29Not publishedNot published
Audiologists$80,740$38.82Not publishedNot published
Barbers$38,480$18.50Not publishedNot published
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$96,710$46.50Not publishedNot published
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77,100$37.07Not publishedNot published
Computer Network Architects$90,990$43.75Not publishedNot published
Cooks, All Other$33,410$16.06Not publishedNot published
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76,210Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Farm and Home Management Educators$59,480$28.59Not publishedNot published
File Clerks$31,260$15.03Not publishedNot published
Helpers--Extraction Workers$36,160$17.38Not publishedNot published
Helpers--Roofers$31,090$14.95Not publishedNot published
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$50,180$24.13Not publishedNot published
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$36,290$17.45Not publishedNot published
Microbiologists$61,690$29.66Not publishedNot published
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$23,980$11.53Not publishedNot published
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$544,130$261.60Not publishedNot published
Physicians, All Other$228,130$109.68Not publishedNot published
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$47,960$23.06Not publishedNot published
School Psychologists$61,070$29.36Not publishedNot published
Social and Human Service Assistants$31,200$15.00Not 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.