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Nebraska

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Nebraska

Figures describe the state of Nebraska as a whole.

Median annual wage, all occupations$48,980
Total employment1,024,370

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Nebraska was $48,980 per year ($23.55 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 1,024,370 jobs. 672 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
Slaughterers and Meat Packers11.895,480$48,910
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers8.698,340$47,580
Rail Car Repairers8.071,130Not published
Conveyor Operators and Tenders7.811,180$43,360
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians7.091,770$49,810
Soil and Plant Scientists6.18640$77,500
Agricultural Technicians5.85580$47,420
Agricultural Equipment Operators5.831,090$46,670

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 672 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Nebraska
Occupation
Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,000$13.9430,0601.18
Registered Nurses$84,730$40.7424,7201.11
General and Operations Managers$85,090$40.9124,0301.04
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,390$28.0723,1601.70
Retail Salespersons$31,870$15.3222,7800.89
Cashiers$30,250$14.5420,6501.01
Stockers and Order Fillers$35,920$17.2717,9800.96
Nursing Assistants$40,000$19.2316,4501.72
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,760$22.4816,2401.44
Customer Service Representatives$43,940$21.1315,3400.90
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,910$20.6313,8700.71
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,150$17.3813,6600.48
Waiters and Waitresses$33,770$16.2413,3100.89
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,900$17.2612,8600.88
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,160Not published11,1901.20
Accountants and Auditors$72,080$34.6510,3401.08
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,110$22.6510,0501.11
Office Clerks, General$37,820$18.1810,0000.62
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,980$29.809,9301.05
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,700$24.389,8500.98
Childcare Workers$30,740$14.789,3902.75
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,380Not published8,7100.95
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,030$30.788,5501.05
Construction Laborers$47,260$22.728,5301.18
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$47,580$22.888,3408.69
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39,230$18.867,8400.97
Bartenders$30,180$14.517,3201.47
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39,140$18.827,2801.16
Software Developers$110,900$53.327,2600.65
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,470$21.867,2400.78
Human Resources Specialists$61,930$29.777,2201.20
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,450Not published7,1701.02
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,280$21.777,0100.95
Food Preparation Workers$35,210$16.936,8901.17
Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,860$18.206,7501.13
Electricians$60,820$29.246,4401.29
Computer User Support Specialists$60,830$29.256,3801.35
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,170$16.436,2501.10
Insurance Sales Agents$61,590$29.616,1601.95
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57,770$27.786,1100.74
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,200$34.716,0401.36
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,570$36.336,0201.13
Carpenters$50,320$24.195,7101.29
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,110$21.215,6701.05
Financial Managers$140,360$67.485,6301.02
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$48,910$23.525,48011.89
Computer and Information Systems Managers$135,780$65.285,0701.15
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,730$22.465,0200.98
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,770$22.974,8301.87
Cooks, Restaurant$37,030$17.814,7500.51
Security Guards$39,840$19.154,7000.56
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,850$37.434,6101.13
Tellers$38,140$18.344,5902.12
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,660$30.134,5801.07
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37,160$17.874,5701.82
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,560$24.314,5600.98
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,390$17.504,4101.52
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,220$22.224,4101.77
Light Truck Drivers$44,120$21.214,2100.65
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,220$25.104,2001.53
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,510Not published4,1501.02
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46,100$22.174,1100.65
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,970$29.314,1101.34
Counter and Rental Clerks$36,450$17.533,9601.50
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,540$15.173,8001.96
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,000$28.843,7800.64
Medical and Health Services Managers$107,700$51.783,7700.96
Training and Development Specialists$65,700$31.593,6501.21
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,630$29.153,5300.86
Lawyers$109,170$52.493,4900.70
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,620$35.883,4900.79
Compliance Officers$73,920$35.543,4701.26
Construction Managers$100,820$48.473,4301.37
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,690$18.123,4300.99
Self-Enrichment Teachers$38,240$18.383,3601.54
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,270$24.653,3500.85
Billing and Posting Clerks$47,410$22.793,3101.25
Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,380$30.473,2501.29
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$49,510$23.803,2002.36
Project Management Specialists$80,150$38.543,1900.45
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,360$28.063,1801.01
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75,830$36.463,1601.48
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,850$28.773,0201.12
Packers and Packagers, Hand$38,880$18.693,0100.82
Sales Managers$126,990$61.053,0000.72
Cooks, Fast Food$30,430$14.632,9000.69
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,110$30.822,8801.00
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74,950$36.032,8500.88
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,450$13.682,8300.99
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$80,960Not published2,7601.89
Management Analysts$75,360$36.232,7400.46
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,140$28.442,7201.43
Loan Officers$79,840$38.392,7101.50
Pharmacy Technicians$46,610$22.412,6600.85
Managers, All Other$116,430$55.982,6400.64
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30,110$14.482,6201.00
Administrative Services Managers$105,720$50.832,6001.50
Driver/Sales Workers$34,950$16.802,5900.96
Highway Maintenance Workers$48,650$23.392,5802.53
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,980$37.492,5400.35
Dental Assistants$46,660$22.432,5200.99
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48,490$23.312,5201.78
Chief Executives$214,680$103.212,5101.87
Pharmacists$139,330$66.992,4501.16
Computer Systems Analysts$91,810$44.142,4400.71
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$31,440$15.112,4101.13
Medical Assistants$47,370$22.782,3800.44
Civil Engineers$103,150$49.592,3600.97
Parts Salespersons$45,100$21.682,3601.32
Nurse Practitioners$132,130$63.522,3401.10
Bus Drivers, School$47,760$22.962,3300.88
Computer Occupations, All Other$92,480$44.462,2800.79
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44,130$21.222,2802.34
Personal Financial Advisors$93,280$44.852,2101.26
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,500$30.052,1900.94
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,770$30.662,1700.67
Dishwashers$29,740$14.302,1700.69
Industrial Production Managers$107,200$51.542,1601.33
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30,690$14.762,1600.60
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$82,560$39.692,1500.67
Postal Service Mail Carriers$59,880$28.792,1500.99
Physical Therapists$97,090$46.682,1401.22
Printing Press Operators$42,070$20.232,1402.25
Animal Caretakers$31,680$15.232,1001.19
Food Service Managers$60,450$29.062,0501.30
Data Scientists$98,230$47.231,9801.15
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,540$29.111,9300.88
Marketing Managers$110,570$53.161,9100.73
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$62,420Not published1,9001.11
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34,320$16.501,8900.94
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82,980$39.901,8701.32
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$110,580Not published1,8600.86
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$66,210$31.831,8600.61
Cooks, Short Order$30,530$14.681,8101.98
Machinists$55,860$26.861,8100.96
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$49,810$23.951,7707.09
Roofers$46,460$22.341,7301.94
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$84,400$40.581,7000.91
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55,710$26.781,6900.66
Graphic Designers$56,700$27.261,6701.28
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72,860$35.031,6701.10
Human Resources Managers$129,460$62.241,6601.14
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31,490$15.141,6500.96
Medical Records Specialists$51,670$24.841,6401.28
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$63,250$30.411,6300.63
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47,040$22.621,6300.52
Public Relations Specialists$61,780$29.701,5900.85
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,280$22.731,5901.07
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35,280$16.961,5700.96
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$96,030$46.171,5601.31
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$84,700$40.721,5600.75
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$61,610$29.621,5300.74
Architectural and Engineering Managers$141,020$67.801,5101.04
Recreation Workers$34,590$16.631,5100.69
Logisticians$65,370$31.431,5000.91
Occupational Therapists$93,740$45.071,5001.40
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$53,880$25.911,5001.12
Computer Network Support Specialists$65,450$31.461,4901.54
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,150$31.321,4901.28
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$92,150$44.301,4901.72
Social and Human Service Assistants$38,940$18.721,4600.51
Facilities Managers$102,150$49.111,4301.39
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$60,520$29.101,4301.55
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$97,380$46.821,4200.97
Insurance Underwriters$75,120$36.121,4102.04
Real Estate Sales Agents$47,240$22.711,4001.10
Psychiatric Technicians$57,370$27.581,3901.35
Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,630$18.091,3801.53
Instructional Coordinators$79,150$38.061,3700.91
Computer Network Architects$116,420$55.971,3501.14
Cost Estimators$73,100$35.141,3300.90
Physician Assistants$133,040$63.961,3301.24
Social and Community Service Managers$73,790$35.481,3200.96
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,690$23.411,3201.17
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$63,180Not published1,3101.78
Speech-Language Pathologists$84,350$40.551,3101.08
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,800$22.021,3101.28
Dental Hygienists$92,580$44.511,2800.88
Food Batchmakers$41,210$19.811,2701.10
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48,870$23.501,2601.07
Data Entry Keyers$39,600$19.041,2601.51
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,100$13.991,2501.20
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,960$24.501,2501.52
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$98,010$47.121,2401.01
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63,460Not published1,2401.15
Information Security Analysts$92,550$44.501,2100.97
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48,420$23.281,2101.02
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$64,060$30.801,2001.36
Advertising Sales Agents$62,890$30.241,1901.97
Coaches and Scouts$47,810Not published1,1800.72
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$43,360$20.851,1807.81
Physicians, All Other$290,470$139.651,1700.52
Industrial Engineers$98,170$47.201,1600.48
New Accounts Clerks$47,140$22.661,1504.75
Rail Car RepairersNot publishedNot published1,1308.07
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62,200Not published1,1201.57
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54,130$26.021,1201.14
Computer Programmers$95,150$45.751,0901.79
Agricultural Equipment Operators$46,670$22.441,0905.83
Firefighters$61,040$29.351,0700.47
Electrical Engineers$107,260$51.571,0600.81
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34,790$16.731,0600.81
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,080$22.641,0502.66
Bakers$35,280$16.961,0300.66
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$59,750$28.731,0201.11
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57,820$27.801,0101.18
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48,970$23.551,0100.93
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,500$23.321,0001.00
Healthcare Social Workers$62,420$30.019800.80
Physical Therapist Assistants$61,370$29.509801.33
Mechanical Engineers$88,060$42.349500.49
Tutors$38,470$18.499500.83
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,050$23.589401.51
Phlebotomists$39,540$19.019200.98
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54,900$26.409100.91
Procurement Clerks$47,950$23.059102.47
Tire Repairers and Changers$36,590$17.599101.28
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34,940$16.809101.36
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49,390$23.759100.94
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,240$20.799001.03
General Internal Medicine Physicians$221,360$106.429002.04
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,100$17.369001.08
Opticians, Dispensing$39,830$19.158701.79
Architectural and Civil Drafters$61,550$29.598501.24
Financial Examiners$74,460$35.808401.88
Respiratory Therapists$81,590$39.228400.91
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46,010$22.128401.12
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$52,210Not published8300.85
Family Medicine Physicians$228,590$109.908301.17
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$46,140$22.188300.69
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,360$23.738300.75
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,810$22.508100.50
Dentists, General$179,750$86.427900.97
Veterinarians$103,500$49.767801.41
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$82,670$39.747801.32
Fundraisers$68,030$32.717701.06
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$48,080$23.117702.00
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$94,540$45.457701.53
Surgical Technologists$63,880$30.717700.99
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$48,620$23.387701.41
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,940$23.537700.66
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$33,280$16.007602.47
File Clerks$40,640$19.547501.55
Public Safety Telecommunicators$50,270$24.177501.11
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,760$23.447501.93
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61,220$29.437400.88
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,340$23.727400.70
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$39,650Not published7300.67
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$106,100$51.017300.72
Bill and Account Collectors$43,210$20.787300.69
Web and Digital Interface Designers$65,520$31.507200.96
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65,490$31.487101.13
Library Technicians$36,920$17.757101.56
Helpers--Production Workers$45,020$21.657000.64
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43,680$21.006900.81
Postal Service Clerks$59,490$28.606901.41
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$38,840$18.676900.55
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63,460Not published6801.08
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,980$18.266800.62
Physical Therapist Aides$28,080$13.506702.13
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$45,420$21.846703.25
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$37,760$18.166501.06
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$37,850$18.206500.84
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61,190$29.426501.64
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57,280$27.546503.13
Soil and Plant Scientists$77,500$37.266406.18
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59,490$28.606400.92
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46,890$22.546401.48
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$83,990$40.386300.68
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49,090$23.606301.79
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$91,530$44.016200.87
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$80,970$38.936200.54
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$44,910$21.596200.92
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$52,630$25.306100.65
Database Administrators$100,020$48.096101.33
Database Architects$134,320$64.586101.39
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$65,470$31.486101.36
Biological Technicians$48,220$23.186001.32
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$78,950Not published6001.50
Millwrights$60,320$29.005902.22
Agricultural Technicians$47,420$22.805805.85
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48,820$23.475801.67
Interpreters and Translators$53,050$25.515701.66
Dietitians and Nutritionists$70,160$33.735701.12
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$37,220$17.905702.65
Pipelayers$44,470$21.385702.63
Construction and Building Inspectors$65,000$31.255700.59
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$63,460$30.515600.95
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$56,160$27.005501.13
Natural Sciences Managers$120,620$57.995500.76
Medical Equipment Preparers$41,480$19.945501.08
Skincare Specialists$58,420$28.095501.14
Emergency Medical Technicians$41,710$20.055400.45
Chefs and Head Cooks$60,510$29.095400.41
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49,940$24.015400.60
Mechanical Drafters$61,170$29.415302.01
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$88,690Not published5300.99
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45,210$21.745301.13
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,300$23.225301.78
Credit Analysts$79,730$38.335101.20
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$64,040$30.795100.87
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28,260$13.595100.64
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,360$25.175101.28
Production Workers, All Other$42,980$20.665100.31
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$81,190Not published5001.51
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78,450Not published5001.32
Chiropractors$66,050$31.755001.91
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$75,200Not published4900.79
Paramedics$56,230$27.044900.75
Telemarketers$31,200$15.004901.29
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$48,000$23.084900.87
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$49,190$23.654901.21
Financial Specialists, All Other$66,290$31.874800.56
Rehabilitation Counselors$47,050$22.624800.77
School Bus Monitors$34,750$16.714800.93
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60,490$29.084700.62
Producers and Directors$52,580$25.284700.49
Couriers and Messengers$34,600$16.644701.04
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$67,410$32.414600.62
Pest Control Workers$38,960$18.734600.68
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$45,120$21.694600.44
Parking Attendants$32,880$15.814600.50
Purchasing Managers$124,010$59.624400.79
Training and Development Managers$105,710$50.824401.39
School Psychologists$88,980$42.784401.04
Brokerage Clerks$60,880$29.274401.87
Order Clerks$44,060$21.184400.89
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47,130$22.664400.75
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$39,530$19.014400.25
Glaziers$50,190$24.134401.14
Sheet Metal Workers$64,440$30.984400.56
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$88,610$42.604401.39
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$43,410$20.874403.27
Surveyors$68,050$32.714301.29
Interior Designers$64,870$31.194300.91
Nurse Anesthetists$246,730$118.624301.26
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$39,140$18.824300.59
Tax Preparers$43,010$20.684200.83
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$64,120$30.834100.96
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$64,020$30.784100.45
Crane and Tower Operators$60,720$29.194101.44
Fundraising Managers$97,230$46.754001.57
Property Appraisers and Assessors$64,770$31.144001.07
Pharmacy Aides$31,610$15.204001.55
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,010$23.084001.86
Prepress Technicians and Workers$40,930$19.684002.56
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$45,690$21.974004.15
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$95,860Not published3901.48
Floral Designers$35,930$17.273901.44
Emergency Medicine Physicians$371,880$178.793901.79
Cargo and Freight Agents$62,500$30.053900.60
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$45,760$22.003901.43
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$50,070$24.073900.60
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$47,500$22.843802.15
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,590$32.023700.81
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$62,580Not published3703.31
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$42,270$20.323700.48
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$80,810$38.853700.57
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$45,700$21.973700.69
Agricultural Inspectors$55,090$26.493703.91
Urban and Regional Planners$74,830$35.983601.24
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$48,880$23.503601.11
Editors$46,320$22.273600.59
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$29,670$14.273606.14
Medical Equipment Repairers$57,080$27.443600.83
Tool and Die Makers$69,150$33.243600.97
Power Plant Operators$98,210$47.223601.89
Chemists$74,890$36.003500.64
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$40,420$19.443501.34
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$61,200$29.423501.00
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35,480$17.063500.55
Optometrists$125,040$60.123401.20
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$80,490$38.703400.95
Tour and Travel Guides$31,580$15.183400.97
Public Relations Managers$104,440$50.213300.68
Lodging Managers$67,990$32.693301.18
Operations Research Analysts$98,300$47.263300.46
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$60,000$28.853300.78
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$45,560$21.903301.99
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$63,270$30.423101.25
Manicurists and Pedicurists$56,940$27.373100.31
Library Assistants, Clerical$28,080$13.503100.55
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$73,140$35.163101.07
Engineers, All Other$88,490$42.543000.29
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,640$23.393000.61
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$82,720Not published3000.58
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$66,890$32.163001.48
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$58,370$28.063001.31
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentNot publishedNot published3006.64
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$49,710$23.903001.26
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,500$23.323000.67
Sewing Machine Operators$37,060$17.823000.44
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,980$23.073000.48
Audio and Video Technicians$50,660$24.352900.64
Pediatricians, General$175,990$84.612901.11
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$82,710$39.772901.03
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$100,530$48.332900.38
Transportation Security Screeners$61,710$29.672900.87
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$64,930$31.222901.56
Commercial Pilots$104,780Not published2900.94
Chemical Technicians$62,640$30.122800.74
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$45,020$21.642802.02
Mechanical Door Repairers$56,760$27.292801.57
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$35,020$16.842803.40
Labor Relations Specialists$81,910$39.382700.64
Actuaries$102,790$49.422701.51
Environmental Engineers$120,620$57.992701.08
Clergy$57,520$27.652700.71
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$79,310Not published2700.86
Athletic Trainers$61,020Not published2701.36
Massage Therapists$53,950$25.942700.42
Funeral Attendants$30,170$14.512701.34
ConciergesNot publishedNot published2700.84
Gas Plant Operators$87,790$42.212702.28
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,920$28.332701.59
Credit Counselors$62,510$30.052601.42
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$67,200$32.312600.66
Marriage and Family Therapists$62,610$30.102600.58
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$94,360Not published2601.11
Anesthesiologists$334,210$160.682601.02
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$49,520$23.812601.02
Home Appliance Repairers$45,620$21.932601.21
Financial Risk Specialists$94,280$45.332500.58
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$91,140$43.822500.39
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80,050$38.492501.06
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$97,640Not published2504.21
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,970$28.832400.49
Biological Scientists, All Other$82,770$39.792400.65
Writers and Authors$65,470$31.472400.75
Travel Agents$49,690$23.892400.67
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40,080$19.272400.66
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$98,570$47.392404.25
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46,220$22.222401.08
Web Developers$80,350$38.632300.50
Food Scientists and Technologists$72,230$34.722302.64
Social Science Research Assistants$56,190$27.012301.13
Health Education Specialists$56,800$27.312300.54
Medical Transcriptionists$45,880$22.062300.83
Residential Advisors$45,980$22.112300.41
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$62,920$30.252302.52
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,800$22.022301.38
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48,600$23.372300.45
Conservation Scientists$76,400$36.732201.30
Social Workers, All Other$76,520$36.792200.54
Photographers$41,920$20.152200.66
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$50,320$24.192200.22
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$64,530$31.032200.99
Aircraft Service Attendants$37,530$18.042201.06
Animal Scientists$55,300$26.5921010.49
Survey Researchers$64,530$31.022103.85
Occupational Therapy Assistants$63,180$30.382100.61
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$64,310$30.922101.26
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$48,540$23.342100.62
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$60,200$28.942101.60
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$36,800$17.692100.97
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$45,470$21.862100.76
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$111,460$53.592004.65
Budget Analysts$83,010$39.912000.63
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$59,180$28.452001.02
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$507,770$244.122002.20
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$49,400$23.752000.88
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$32,180$15.472000.48
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$60,460$29.072003.37
Transportation InspectorsNot publishedNot published2001.25
Landscape Architects$62,170$29.891901.45
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$59,570$28.641901.63
History Teachers, Postsecondary$57,150Not published1901.54
Technical WritersNot publishedNot published1900.64
Fence Erectors$50,120$24.101901.18
Dental Laboratory Technicians$58,590$28.171900.83
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$59,150$28.441800.49
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$342,570$164.701801.29
Psychiatrists$135,180$64.991800.97
Surgeons, All Other$341,410$164.141801.09
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37,570$18.061800.78
Food Science Technicians$48,530$23.331701.77
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$77,340Not published1700.61
Cardiologists$646,300$310.721701.48
Statistical Assistants$59,620$28.661705.44
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$33,300$16.011701.01
Medical Appliance Technicians$54,770$26.331702.29
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$40,640$19.541701.37
Advertising and Promotions Managers$106,380$51.141601.12
Materials Engineers$98,270$47.241601.06
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$60,540$29.111602.44
Community Health Workers$51,780$24.891600.39
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53,170$25.561600.22
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$208,180$100.091601.03
Legal Support Workers, All Other$69,010$33.181600.53
Broadcast Technicians$43,680$21.001601.18
RadiologistsNot publishedNot published1600.91
Private Detectives and Investigators$51,750$24.881600.69
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$94,040$45.211501.63
Petroleum Engineers$100,800$48.461501.22
Forensic Science Technicians$65,920$31.691501.16
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$85,050Not published1501.13
Recreational Therapists$62,980$30.281501.57
Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsNot publishedNot published1502.36
Compensation and Benefits Managers$121,630$58.481400.90
Statisticians$83,480$40.131400.71
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$57,890$27.831401.19
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$66,240$31.851400.63
Art Directors$73,270$35.231400.40
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$30,120$14.481400.35
Helpers--Electricians$44,050$21.181400.33
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$117,690$56.581400.87
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$46,970$22.581400.53
Aerospace Engineers$135,670$65.231300.29
Chemical Engineers$98,310$47.271300.96
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$72,800$35.001301.23
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$63,530$30.541301.17
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49,040$23.581300.52
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$62,560Not published1300.17
Sales Engineers$90,140$43.341300.39
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$50,030$24.051301.65
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$75,940$36.511300.76
Emergency Management Directors$89,740$43.141201.38
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$104,420$50.201200.48
Curators$58,600$28.181201.52
Film and Video Editors$55,810$26.831200.69
Radiation Therapists$98,670$47.441201.07
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$104,320$50.151201.09
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,350$22.761201.11
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$46,920$22.561200.81
Funeral Home Managers$78,590$37.781101.18
Drafters, All Other$58,640$28.191101.16
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$85,550$41.131100.71
Judicial Law Clerks$49,570$23.831101.25
Orthotists and Prosthetists$61,290$29.471101.84
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37,990$18.261100.18
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$47,000$22.601101.20
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$56,510$27.171100.97
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$49,590$23.841100.50
Upholsterers$29,960$14.401100.86
Forest and Conservation Technicians$51,630$24.821000.48
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$127,690Not published1000.78
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$46,180$22.201000.68
Dietetic Technicians$37,760$18.151000.47
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$43,610$20.971000.60
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$38,820$18.661000.59
Riggers$61,080$29.361000.68
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$41,650$20.021001.10
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$62,350$29.98901.19
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$103,230$49.63900.64
Microbiologists$72,470$34.84900.70
Economists$75,880$36.48900.74
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$130,980Not published901.21
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$79,180Not published900.46
Farm and Home Management Educators$60,670$29.17901.67
Special Effects Artists and Animators$50,830$24.44900.65
Commercial and Industrial Designers$71,570$34.41900.39
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$92,080$44.27901.11
Audiologists$97,460$46.85901.03
Physicians, Pathologists$229,140$110.16901.25
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$86,260$41.47900.48
Hearing Aid Specialists$45,660$21.95901.21
Occupational Therapy Aides$44,980$21.63903.17
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$77,150$37.09900.66
Gambling Cage Workers$31,640$15.21900.98
Meter Readers, UtilitiesNot publishedNot published900.72
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$62,620$30.11900.52
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$47,420$22.80900.82
Foundry Mold and Coremakers$45,910$22.07901.03
Personal Service Managers, All Other$58,640$28.19801.20
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$83,890$40.33800.54
Computer Hardware Engineers$134,950$64.88800.16
Epidemiologists$83,240$40.02801.04
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$75,280Not published800.56
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$62,760Not published800.39
Disc Jockeys, Except RadioNot publishedNot published801.54
Neurologists$269,270$129.46801.22
Surgical Assistants$53,190$25.57800.56
Protective Service Workers, All Other$47,090$22.64800.15
Word Processors and Typists$47,080$22.64800.36
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$45,400$21.83800.50
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$47,520$22.84800.47
Furniture Finishers$45,540$21.89800.79
Education Administrators, All Other$78,210$37.60700.19
Biochemists and Biophysicists$66,910$32.17700.31
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$98,460Not published700.86
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$76,230Not published700.91
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$61,650Not published700.76
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherNot published$21.74700.68
Fish and Game Wardens$63,000$30.29701.79
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$33,640$16.17700.39
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44,550$21.42700.24
Continuous Mining Machine Operators$51,760$24.88700.79
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$46,630$22.42700.52
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59,630$28.67700.86
Plant and System Operators, All Other$48,220$23.18700.70
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$63,190$30.38700.37
Air Traffic Controllers$111,710$53.71700.46
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$77,540Not published601.13
Special Education Teachers, All Other$59,760Not published600.28
Museum Technicians and Conservators$41,960$20.17600.80
Choreographers$49,490$23.79603.15
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$76,480$36.77600.73
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$76,770$36.91600.61
Animal Trainers$34,900$16.78600.52
Financial Clerks, All Other$46,810$22.50600.24
Correspondence Clerks$49,800$23.94601.98
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$57,760$27.77600.68
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$104,850$50.41600.46
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$52,800$25.39600.52
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$48,830$23.48601.61
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$68,170$32.78601.24
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$131,650Not published600.09
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$81,500$39.18500.58
Psychologists, All Other$131,640$63.29500.44
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$86,380Not published500.49
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$61,430Not published500.55
Set and Exhibit Designers$73,980$35.57500.68
Sound Engineering Technicians$63,810$30.68500.59
Bailiffs$76,090$36.58500.47
Helpers--Carpenters$39,670$19.07500.33
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$35,470$17.05500.32
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$49,070$23.59500.55
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,120$23.14500.51
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$37,630$18.09500.58
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators$108,650$52.24501.46
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$43,230$20.79500.67
Material Moving Workers, All Other$44,510$21.40500.30
Gambling Managers$61,360$29.50401.07
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$54,690$26.29400.55
Physical Scientists, All Other$101,440$48.77400.27
Anthropologists and Archeologists$94,520$45.44400.66
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$72,500$34.86400.24
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$72,300Not published401.95
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$66,190Not published401.71
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$39,800$19.14400.52
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$31,390Not published400.36
Therapists, All Other$86,900$41.78400.25
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$28,080$13.50400.28
Desktop Publishers$36,280$17.44401.71
Animal Breeders$40,220$19.34404.23
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$79,140$38.05400.46
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$53,340$25.64400.13
Motorcycle Mechanics$50,170$24.12400.46
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$47,360$22.77401.14
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$38,380$18.45400.41
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$36,760$17.67400.30
Traffic Technicians$61,380$29.51400.86
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$64,620$31.07401.53
Historians$70,050$33.68301.53
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$117,060$56.28300.31
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$62,990$30.28300.12
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$37,410$17.98300.37
Transportation Workers, All Other$37,140$17.86300.37
Dredge Operators$45,290$21.78304.75
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$39,940$19.20Not publishedNot published
Barbers$39,090$18.79Not publishedNot published
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$49,740$23.92Not publishedNot published
Carpet Installers$50,600$24.33Not publishedNot published
Counselors, All Other$40,530$19.49Not publishedNot published
Dentists, All Other Specialists$224,990$108.17Not publishedNot published
Dermatologists$359,580$172.88Not publishedNot published
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$47,630$22.90Not publishedNot published
Financial and Investment Analysts$85,320$41.02Not publishedNot published
Floor Sanders and Finishers$43,880$21.10Not publishedNot published
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$46,170$22.20Not publishedNot published
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$63,160$30.37Not publishedNot published
Lighting Technicians$49,860$23.97Not publishedNot published
Models$41,600$20.00Not publishedNot published
Nurse Midwives$138,880$66.77Not publishedNot published
Orthodontists$239,200 or more$115.00 or moreNot publishedNot published
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$58,710$28.23Not publishedNot published
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$46,170$22.20Not publishedNot published
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$52,410$25.20Not publishedNot published
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$62,010Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$46,300$22.26Not publishedNot published
Tile and Stone Setters$59,350$28.53Not publishedNot published
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$39,380$18.94Not publishedNot published

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