metropolitan statistical area · 34980

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area

Figures describe the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Nashville-Davidson city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$50,390
Total employment1,099,300

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area was $50,390 per year ($24.23 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 1,099,300 jobs. 621 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
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes7.05630$75,390
Cooks, All Other5.15700$33,220
Musicians and Singers5.001,280Not published
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys3.73560$48,340
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders3.20720$51,290
Web and Digital Interface Designers3.122,500$63,510
Helpers--Electricians2.951,330$46,240
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other2.91970$35,480

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 621 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area
Occupation
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,790$19.1333,1201.59
Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,150$14.0228,6801.05
Retail Salespersons$34,420$16.5528,5801.04
Registered Nurses$84,040$40.4025,1001.05
General and Operations Managers$119,990$57.6923,8200.96
Customer Service Representatives$45,510$21.8820,7701.13
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$56,400$27.1220,7702.09
Stockers and Order Fillers$38,190$18.3620,0901.00
Waiters and Waitresses$29,390$14.1319,4901.21
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,630$29.1518,8601.29
Cashiers$30,570$14.7018,2700.84
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73,060$35.1317,8901.76
Office Clerks, General$43,860$21.0916,7700.96
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50,810$24.4313,7901.42
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,570$21.9112,9701.91
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,000$23.5612,1001.00
Light Truck Drivers$44,970$21.6211,9401.72
Accountants and Auditors$78,080$37.5411,2901.10
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,780$23.4511,0401.02
Security Guards$37,010$17.8010,7101.18
Cooks, Restaurant$38,170$18.3510,4201.05
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,130$17.379,9400.64
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,380$16.539,4200.31
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62,930$30.269,3701.06
Construction Laborers$46,190$22.219,1701.18
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,630$21.948,9501.03
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,460Not published8,4000.86
Human Resources Specialists$67,380$32.398,2101.27
Project Management Specialists$85,990$41.347,9501.05
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,800$30.677,8900.90
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51,990$25.007,8600.99
Software Developers$126,610$60.877,7500.65
Nursing Assistants$39,510$18.997,4200.72
Financial Managers$156,860$75.427,4001.24
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,200$16.447,1001.17
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,830$37.906,5101.13
Managers, All Other$104,130$50.066,4201.46
Food Preparation Workers$34,640$16.656,4101.02
Medical Assistants$44,620$21.456,3401.10
Management Analysts$102,640$49.356,2700.99
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,910$18.236,2700.93
Electricians$63,340$30.456,2201.16
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,710Not published6,0800.81
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32,620Not published6,0600.60
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,600$21.446,0001.10
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,940$29.785,6501.23
Computer and Information Systems Managers$165,970$79.795,6401.19
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,900$30.245,6001.27
Medical and Health Services Managers$116,480$56.005,5101.30
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$77,240$37.135,5100.87
Childcare Workers$34,450$16.565,2801.44
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,680$36.875,2101.19
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58,700$28.225,1501.03
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$60,590$29.134,8801.41
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,780$22.014,8600.84
Cooks, Fast Food$34,210$16.454,8401.07
Production Workers, All Other$40,510$19.484,7902.69
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$68,780$33.074,7301.00
Sales Managers$131,600$63.274,7001.04
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,470$33.884,6000.97
Nurse Practitioners$122,320$58.814,5401.99
Bartenders$28,190$13.554,5400.85
Computer Systems Analysts$99,270$47.734,5001.23
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,170$22.684,4901.06
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,000$17.314,3501.10
Computer User Support Specialists$58,960$28.344,3100.85
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56,270$27.054,2101.53
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,800$13.854,1101.34
Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,810$17.704,0400.63
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76,400$36.734,0200.52
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,090Not published4,0100.91
Computer Occupations, All Other$81,310$39.093,9901.30
Lawyers$142,540$68.533,9900.75
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,520$14.193,9901.04
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56,030$26.943,8201.13
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$68,130$32.753,6601.05
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,270$28.973,5001.21
Driver/Sales Workers$43,190$20.763,4501.19
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,810$24.433,4400.99
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78,030$37.513,3901.48
Pharmacy Technicians$45,950$22.093,3401.00
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70,030$33.673,3201.07
Marketing Managers$135,370$65.083,2901.18
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,820$14.823,2600.88
Administrative Services Managers$133,220$64.053,2201.72
Compliance Officers$62,210$29.913,2001.08
Training and Development Specialists$66,130$31.803,1600.98
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65,060$31.283,0501.30
Dishwashers$34,380$16.533,0500.90
Carpenters$55,770$26.813,0400.64
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$99,600$47.882,8901.44
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37,910$18.232,8800.92
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,760$17.682,7901.04
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34,430$16.562,7701.28
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,100$28.902,7600.84
Dental Assistants$48,540$23.342,7301.00
Billing and Posting Clerks$48,640$23.382,7200.95
Insurance Sales Agents$57,140$27.472,6800.79
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$60,800$29.232,6600.96
Pharmacists$137,590$66.152,6301.16
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,460$23.782,5900.88
Web and Digital Interface Designers$63,510$30.532,5003.12
Physicians, All Other$295,640$142.142,4901.03
Construction Managers$122,190$58.752,4600.92
Coaches and Scouts$39,170Not published2,4601.40
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34,710$16.692,4301.31
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$73,700$35.442,4300.75
Financial and Investment Analysts$97,490$46.872,3800.93
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,070$16.862,3801.70
Counter and Rental Clerks$39,890$19.182,3700.84
Animal Caretakers$32,810$15.772,3001.22
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,510$16.592,2900.68
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55,630$26.742,2400.81
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33,830$16.272,2401.08
Healthcare Social Workers$65,040$31.272,2101.67
Firefighters$49,300$23.702,1700.89
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$47,720$22.942,1601.42
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,380$21.822,1400.80
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$50,050$24.062,1200.93
Civil Engineers$98,650$47.432,0900.80
Correctional Officers and Jailers$50,940$24.492,0400.76
Industrial Production Managers$118,440$56.942,0001.15
Industrial Engineers$102,540$49.302,0000.78
Parts Salespersons$36,090$17.352,0001.05
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$68,590$32.981,9700.90
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,550$29.111,9400.78
Parking Attendants$30,400$14.611,9301.98
Postal Service Mail Carriers$61,010$29.331,8900.81
Bus Drivers, School$51,600$24.811,8800.66
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$42,840$20.601,8701.37
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100,410Not published1,8600.80
Human Resources Managers$135,230$65.021,8401.18
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$97,860$47.051,8401.21
Producers and Directors$79,590$38.271,8301.81
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93,170$44.791,7900.81
Chefs and Head Cooks$70,420$33.861,7801.26
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,760$29.211,7800.87
Loan Officers$62,800$30.191,7700.91
Chief Executives$218,190$104.901,7301.19
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$52,000$25.001,7301.72
Personal Financial Advisors$91,040$43.771,7100.91
Instructional Coordinators$78,150$37.571,6901.05
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$103,750$49.881,6801.08
Food Service Managers$69,860$33.591,6800.99
Bakers$34,920$16.791,6701.00
Computer Network Architects$129,370$62.201,6501.30
Medical Records Specialists$51,300$24.661,6401.19
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$68,080$32.731,6401.68
Machinists$51,430$24.721,6400.81
Graphic Designers$60,370$29.031,5901.13
Logisticians$77,610$37.311,5800.89
Cost Estimators$81,300$39.091,5700.99
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,820$13.861,5500.55
Dental Hygienists$94,030$45.211,4900.95
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48,810$23.471,4901.02
Information Security AnalystsNot publishedNot published1,4801.10
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$49,880$23.981,4801.40
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,090$17.351,4701.26
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55,960$26.911,4601.35
Engineers, All Other$98,000$47.111,4501.34
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76,450$36.761,4500.89
Tellers$38,510$18.521,4500.62
Physical Therapists$103,380$49.701,4000.74
Psychiatric Technicians$44,450$21.371,3801.24
Tutors$62,950$30.271,3701.10
Data Scientists$103,020$49.531,3600.73
Couriers and Messengers$42,800$20.581,3602.80
Public Relations Specialists$62,870$30.231,3500.67
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45,630$21.941,3302.09
Helpers--Electricians$46,240$22.231,3302.95
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49,100$23.601,3201.06
Printing Press Operators$46,220$22.221,3201.30
Paramedics$63,450$30.501,3101.85
Tire Repairers and Changers$36,680$17.631,3101.71
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49,680$23.881,2900.90
Musicians and SingersNot publishedNot published1,2805.00
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$100,050$48.101,2701.68
Social and Human Service Assistants$43,860$21.091,2700.41
Self-Enrichment Teachers$38,730$18.621,2600.54
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30,590$14.711,2601.46
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$83,230$40.021,2601.36
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49,490$23.791,2101.09
Social and Community Service Managers$89,840$43.191,2000.81
Helpers--Production Workers$38,490$18.511,2001.02
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,650$21.951,1900.98
Dentists, General$215,290$103.511,1701.33
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$52,100$25.051,1601.03
Surgical Technologists$63,120$30.351,1201.35
Bill and Account Collectors$48,080$23.121,1000.98
Real Estate Sales Agents$52,250$25.121,0800.79
Respiratory Therapists$78,700$37.841,0701.09
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,790$18.171,0701.20
Recreation Workers$37,460$18.011,0700.46
Architectural and Engineering Managers$159,720$76.791,0600.68
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$94,420$45.391,0500.96
Pest Control Workers$44,350$21.321,0501.45
Facilities Managers$105,820$50.881,0300.94
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,170Not published1,0300.56
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$61,320$29.481,0301.23
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$47,210$22.701,0300.82
Cargo and Freight Agents$50,230$24.151,0301.49
Phlebotomists$44,240$21.271,0201.01
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54,250$26.081,0101.33
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,780$23.931,0100.90
Mechanical Engineers$99,440$47.819900.47
Advertising Sales Agents$40,910$19.679901.52
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$37,630$18.099901.18
Speech-Language Pathologists$83,780$40.289800.75
Financial Specialists, All Other$71,280$34.279701.04
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$35,480$17.069702.91
Audio and Video Technicians$51,370$24.709601.93
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50,130$24.109500.81
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$100,850$48.499400.74
Emergency Medical Technicians$47,990$23.079300.73
Butchers and Meat Cutters$44,010$21.169200.95
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35,560$17.109201.28
Computer Network Support Specialists$76,980$37.019100.88
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$97,260Not published9100.58
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35,470$17.068900.51
Interior Designers$69,770$33.558801.74
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44,330$21.318800.55
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$64,190$30.868801.27
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59,740$28.728800.96
Sewing Machine Operators$37,500$18.038701.17
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$60,680Not published8601.11
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$64,830$31.178300.88
Nurse Anesthetists$211,450$101.668302.27
Physical Therapist Assistants$65,650$31.568301.05
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$57,860$27.828301.35
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41,590$20.008201.21
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$70,680$33.988101.02
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$83,410$40.108100.82
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61,710$29.678100.82
Tool and Die Makers$69,210$33.278102.01
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,760$22.008101.96
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48,630$23.388000.85
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$62,450Not published8001.02
Procurement Clerks$45,140$21.708002.03
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$49,960$24.028000.63
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$55,660$26.768001.07
Web Developers$78,990$37.987901.58
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$81,110Not published7900.75
Construction and Building Inspectors$61,310$29.487900.76
Skincare Specialists$38,110$18.327601.47
Data Entry Keyers$44,490$21.397600.85
Database Administrators$123,920$59.587501.52
Physician Assistants$129,050$62.047500.65
Telemarketers$32,170$15.477501.82
Sheet Metal Workers$62,200$29.917500.89
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,030$31.277500.60
Fundraisers$63,760$30.667400.94
Editors$64,250$30.897401.15
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$80,720$38.817301.04
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$47,600$22.887301.28
Order Clerks$40,570$19.517301.38
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,360Not published7200.62
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,290$24.667203.20
Occupational Therapists$100,630$48.387100.62
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48,510$23.327100.89
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43,090$20.717100.41
Cooks, All Other$33,220$15.977005.15
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$46,100$22.167000.64
Electrical Engineers$99,790$47.986900.49
Residential Advisors$36,010$17.316801.14
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$78,460$37.726600.81
Family Medicine Physicians$211,370$101.626500.85
Roofers$48,120$23.146500.68
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$75,390$36.256307.05
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$58,010$27.896300.99
Insurance Underwriters$79,870$38.406200.83
Social Workers, All Other$58,780$28.266201.39
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,500$13.706200.56
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$55,680$26.776200.67
Sailors and Marine Oilers$62,610$30.106202.77
Cooks, Short Order$37,830$18.196000.61
File Clerks$46,990$22.596001.15
Tour and Travel Guides$37,110$17.845801.54
Purchasing Managers$140,410$67.515700.95
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$64,700$31.115700.71
Marriage and Family Therapists$47,650$22.915601.19
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$48,340$23.245603.73
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,420$22.325601.31
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48,580$23.365601.02
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$47,010$22.605501.10
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$40,370$19.415500.92
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$52,420$25.205500.57
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$54,400$26.165501.76
Rehabilitation Counselors$46,490$22.355400.80
Medical Equipment Preparers$49,260$23.685400.99
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$66,380$31.915401.45
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,630$22.905402.36
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77,800$37.405300.85
Massage Therapists$52,140$25.075300.76
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$41,600$20.005300.79
Library Assistants, Clerical$41,210$19.815300.87
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$48,440$23.295301.78
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51,540$24.785301.44
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,650$22.915300.78
Art Directors$101,470$48.785201.38
Writers and Authors$63,270$30.425201.53
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$57,650$27.715200.50
Credit Analysts$78,410$37.705101.12
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$61,300Not published5100.75
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$66,940$32.195102.06
Sales and Related Workers, All OtherNot publishedNot published5100.77
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$45,590$21.925100.49
Veterinarians$126,230$60.695000.84
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$89,710$43.135000.79
Orderlies$38,370$18.455001.34
Public Safety Telecommunicators$48,920$23.525000.69
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$50,640$24.345000.85
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,970$18.265000.47
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$66,980Not published4800.73
Anesthesiologists$328,840$158.104801.75
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$80,320$38.624701.06
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44,640$21.464700.51
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53,970$25.954601.13
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$77,110$37.074600.86
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$76,250$36.664600.88
Transportation Security Screeners$61,110$29.384601.29
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$40,560$19.504601.05
Operations Research Analysts$79,140$38.054500.59
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$41,060$19.744500.58
Budget Analysts$86,530$41.604401.31
Architectural and Civil Drafters$75,010$36.064400.60
Dietitians and Nutritionists$74,110$35.634400.81
Opticians, Dispensing$52,300$25.144400.85
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$28,620$13.764408.77
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,380$32.404300.64
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$41,950$20.174300.93
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$44,220$21.264300.42
Transportation Workers, All Other$38,240$18.384304.46
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,020$27.894100.85
Highway Maintenance Workers$49,110$23.614100.38
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53,660$25.804100.34
Tax Preparers$48,080$23.124000.74
Pediatricians, General$176,210$84.724001.43
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$61,890$29.754000.83
Property Appraisers and Assessors$66,100$31.783900.96
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$59,130$28.433901.15
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,830$23.003901.53
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46,990$22.593801.21
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,740$29.203700.69
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59,010$28.373700.29
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47,040$22.613700.50
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$31,240$15.023701.84
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$63,930$30.743700.80
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42,920$20.643700.87
Commercial Pilots$131,590Not published3701.10
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$80,660Not published3600.62
Pharmacy Aides$34,310$16.503601.31
Food Batchmakers$43,660$20.993600.29
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47,140$22.673601.53
General Internal Medicine Physicians$232,220$111.643500.75
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$82,470$39.653501.13
Surveyors$78,870$37.923400.93
Surgical Assistants$87,080$41.863402.19
Medical Equipment Repairers$61,230$29.443400.73
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,070$22.153400.38
Training and Development Managers$119,120$57.273300.98
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$67,080$32.253304.04
Computer ProgrammersNot publishedNot published3300.50
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$48,820$23.473300.88
Statisticians$89,130$42.853201.55
Chemists$48,530$23.333200.55
School Psychologists$80,420$38.663200.71
Sound Engineering Technicians$71,180$34.223203.50
School Bus Monitors$30,640$14.733200.57
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$45,360$21.813201.11
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,710$22.463200.47
Public Relations Managers$108,390$52.113100.59
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$47,450$22.813100.60
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$58,380$28.073100.73
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$66,170Not published3100.75
Music Directors and Composers$84,660$40.703103.50
Medical Transcriptionists$50,400$24.233101.07
Postal Service Clerks$62,610$30.103100.60
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$36,670$17.633100.80
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,670$22.443100.65
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,320$21.313100.99
Database Architects$121,730$58.533000.63
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$129,420$62.223000.44
Film and Video Editors$59,280$28.503001.64
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$105,290$50.623001.77
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$46,530$22.373000.30
Natural Sciences Managers$113,370$54.512900.37
Interpreters and Translators$49,840$23.962900.78
Glaziers$56,580$27.202900.70
Chemical Technicians$51,170$24.602800.69
Judicial Law Clerks$74,010$35.582802.96
Pipelayers$47,700$22.932801.20
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$74,730$35.932700.68
Occupational Therapy Assistants$65,380$31.432700.73
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$39,330$18.912702.43
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74,150Not published2600.61
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$48,580$23.362601.85
Travel Agents$59,820$28.762600.67
Home Appliance Repairers$53,700$25.822601.12
Millwrights$61,320$29.482600.92
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$48,240$23.192603.87
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,490$23.312601.45
Compensation and Benefits Managers$123,540$59.392501.54
Counselors, All Other$45,870$22.052501.24
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,810Not published2500.75
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$62,770$30.182500.89
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$60,800$29.232501.61
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$74,660$35.902500.93
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$34,630$16.652500.13
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$49,800$23.942501.39
Floral Designers$39,150$18.822400.85
Broadcast Technicians$45,020$21.642401.61
Photographers$44,480$21.382400.67
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37,050$17.812400.98
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$61,300$29.472406.38
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,460$21.382403.74
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,280$27.062402.46
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$93,960Not published2300.65
Psychiatrists$144,020$69.242301.17
Athletic Trainers$61,830Not published2301.05
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$69,470$33.402300.61
Funeral Attendants$32,150$15.462301.05
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$49,490$23.792300.87
Financial Examiners$84,150$40.462200.46
Clergy$60,720$29.192200.54
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$78,660Not published2200.76
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$81,600Not published2200.40
Helpers--Carpenters$44,080$21.192201.42
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$38,510$18.522200.92
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,210$19.812201.18
Material Moving Workers, All Other$37,530$18.042201.32
Financial Risk Specialists$95,250$45.792100.47
Community Health Workers$44,440$21.372100.49
Private Detectives and Investigators$44,890$21.582100.83
Sales Engineers$121,980$58.642100.56
Fence Erectors$46,820$22.512101.19
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$44,500$21.402101.05
Prepress Technicians and Workers$49,070$23.592101.22
Crane and Tower Operators$76,750$36.902100.71
Labor Relations Specialists$79,350$38.152000.43
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$218,190$104.902001.19
Chiropractors$90,460$43.492000.71
Physical Therapist Aides$30,900$14.852000.58
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$50,430$24.252001.40
Lodging Managers$60,840$29.251900.63
Health Education Specialists$48,040$23.101900.41
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$107,620$51.741901.62
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$49,420Not published1900.23
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherNot published$21.631901.60
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$358,070$172.151901.27
Environmental Engineers$102,930$49.491800.65
Mechanical Drafters$62,420$30.011800.63
Optometrists$144,260$69.361800.58
Financial Clerks, All Other$48,410$23.271800.71
Brokerage Clerks$68,660$33.011800.70
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$64,650$31.081800.43
Education Administrators, All Other$118,890$57.161700.42
Biological Scientists, All Other$80,500$38.701700.44
Technical Writers$79,550$38.241700.53
Protective Service Workers, All Other$47,990$23.071700.29
Real Estate Brokers$62,350$29.981700.54
Dental Laboratory Technicians$51,050$24.541700.69
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$70,570$33.931600.61
Lighting Technicians$62,790$30.191602.50
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$58,950$28.341601.14
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$49,150$23.631601.63
Forensic Science Technicians$78,480$37.731501.08
ActorsNot published$25.521500.40
Concierges$35,630$17.131500.42
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$45,340$21.801500.66
Food Processing Workers, All Other$42,840$20.601500.32
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,850$24.931501.24
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70,880$34.081400.55
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$80,860$38.871400.55
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$50,550$24.301400.65
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105,640Not published1400.58
History Teachers, Postsecondary$66,590Not published1401.02
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$77,910Not published1400.96
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$77,160$37.101401.45
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksNot publishedNot published1401.64
Meter Readers, Utilities$47,100$22.641401.01
Tile and Stone Setters$44,930$21.601400.56
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$40,520$19.481400.65
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$59,210$28.471402.94
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$50,570$24.311400.85
Fundraising Managers$130,010$62.511300.46
Landscape Architects$99,470$47.821300.95
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$59,440$28.581300.53
Special Education Teachers, All Other$63,300Not published1300.53
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$59,220$28.471300.35
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$59,240$28.481301.07
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$36,440$17.521301.35
Transportation Inspectors$85,360$41.041300.76
Emergency Management Directors$93,260$44.841201.25
Urban and Regional Planners$84,350$40.551200.38
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$66,630Not published1200.56
Designers, All Other$85,280$41.001201.84
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$232,300$111.681201.93
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$49,080$23.601200.66
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$53,800$25.871200.50
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$60,860$29.261200.36
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,210$19.811201.37
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$57,030$27.421200.98
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$73,790$35.481200.62
Medical Appliance Technicians$48,520$23.331201.54
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$39,200$18.841200.75
Credit Counselors$58,480$28.121100.58
Actuaries$119,090$57.261100.58
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$79,580$38.261100.86
Library Technicians$40,760$19.591100.22
Set and Exhibit DesignersNot publishedNot published1101.50
Audiologists$97,610$46.931101.10
Orthotists and Prosthetists$70,770$34.021101.70
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$35,300$16.971100.63
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$50,170$24.121101.40
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$59,270$28.501101.01
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$29,460$14.171100.59
Aircraft Service Attendants$37,510$18.031100.51
Funeral Home Managers$100,860$48.491000.98
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65,760$31.611001.13
Microbiologists$77,620$37.321000.74
Survey Researchers$70,400$33.851001.73
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$87,460Not published1001.12
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$129,360Not published1001.20
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$63,830Not published1000.46
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$90,750$43.631000.51
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$94,500$45.431000.83
Motorcycle Mechanics$49,510$23.811001.08
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$70,420$33.861000.49
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$83,970$40.37900.52
Social Science Research Assistants$46,410$22.31900.41
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryNot publishedNot published900.79
Avionics Technicians$56,200$27.02900.71
HydrologistsNot publishedNot published801.91
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$76,350Not published800.58
Museum Technicians and Conservators$52,480$25.23800.91
Hearing Aid Specialists$91,010$43.75800.98
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$55,720$26.79800.45
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38,630$18.57801.27
Power Plant Operators$105,370$50.66800.40
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67,000$32.21801.18
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$35,390$17.02800.27
Aerospace Engineers$133,810$64.33700.15
Materials Engineers$89,040$42.81700.45
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$79,440$38.19700.54
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$77,440Not published700.62
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$52,610$25.29700.27
Curators$63,570$30.56700.87
Animal Control Workers$45,460$21.86700.82
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$101,660$48.88700.46
Gas Plant Operators$66,970$32.20700.57
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$50,850$24.45700.92
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$102,840$49.44600.57
Soil and Plant Scientists$50,160$24.12600.51
Archivists$54,590$26.25601.01
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$81,330$39.10600.43
Agricultural Workers, All Other$29,090$13.98602.20
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$56,190$27.02600.34
Riggers$47,180$22.68600.36
Upholsterers$39,940$19.20600.44
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$143,580Not published600.08
Air Traffic Controllers$155,540$74.78600.37
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other$48,660$23.40607.69
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$72,990$35.09500.51
Drafters, All Other$67,770$32.58500.53
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$75,080$36.10500.42
Conservation Scientists$76,210$36.64500.28
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$64,340$30.93500.32
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$85,070Not published500.60
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$61,710Not published500.40
Recreational Therapists$53,400$25.67500.46
Therapists, All Other$59,390$28.55500.33
Embalmers$56,980$27.40501.99
Telephone OperatorsNot publishedNot published502.06
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$40,260$19.36500.30
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$37,040$17.81500.55
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsNot publishedNot published400.29
Foresters$69,820$33.57400.50
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$103,380$49.70400.54
Economists$116,990$56.25400.34
Anthropologists and Archeologists$60,780$29.22400.65
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$60,910$29.28400.87
Religious Workers, All Other$45,290$21.77400.34
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$99,200Not published400.71
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$93,490Not published401.51
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$75,020Not published400.45
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$64,740Not published400.44
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$61,190Not published400.40
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$51,970$24.98400.48
Exercise Physiologists$64,610$31.06400.74
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$52,640$25.31400.20
Logging Equipment Operators$47,350$22.77400.25
Motorboat Operators$42,360$20.37402.47
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$67,380$32.39300.31
Forest and Conservation Technicians$45,340$21.80300.14
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$55,310$26.59300.46
Bailiffs$45,300$21.78300.28
Fish and Game Wardens$81,490$39.18300.74
Plant and System Operators, All Other$60,240$28.96300.31
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$37,230$17.90300.46
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$30,010$14.43300.78
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$54,040$25.98300.46
Advertising and Promotions Managers$78,170$37.58Not publishedNot published
Animal Trainers$36,860$17.72Not publishedNot published
Artists and Related Workers, All Other$48,380$23.26Not publishedNot published
Commercial and Industrial Designers$68,020$32.70Not publishedNot published
Computer and Information Research Scientists$111,090$53.41Not publishedNot published
Computer Hardware Engineers$137,450$66.08Not publishedNot published
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$46,310$22.27Not publishedNot published
Legal Support Workers, All Other$62,700$30.14Not publishedNot published
Nurse Midwives$117,010$56.25Not publishedNot published
Orthodontists$361,650$173.87Not publishedNot published
Passenger Attendants$23,490$11.30Not publishedNot published
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$37,970$18.26Not publishedNot published
Personal Service Managers, All Other$77,010$37.03Not publishedNot published
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$49,600$23.85Not publishedNot published
Physicists$236,920$113.90Not publishedNot published
Psychologists, All Other$138,070$66.38Not publishedNot published
Radiation Therapists$80,770$38.83Not publishedNot published
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$95,280$45.81Not publishedNot published
Statistical Assistants$47,780$22.97Not publishedNot published
Traffic Technicians$47,670$22.92Not 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.