metropolitan statistical area · 35300

New Haven, CT

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025New Haven, CT metro area

Figures describe the New Haven, CT metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not New Haven city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$60,060
Total employment281,410

Across all occupations, the median wage in the New Haven, CT metro area was $60,060 per year ($28.88 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 281,410 jobs. 463 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
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary3.56600$78,600
Education Administrators, Postsecondary2.83930$131,190
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic2.62590$47,560
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians2.561,540Not published
Physician Assistants2.51740$149,960
Manicurists and Pedicurists2.36650$34,760
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists2.35570$82,420
Social and Community Service Managers2.20830$76,240

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 463 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the New Haven, CT metro area
Occupation
Registered Nurses$104,490$50.2410,0501.64
Stockers and Order Fillers$43,840$21.089,4301.84
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39,720$19.107,3700.95
Retail Salespersons$35,950$17.296,8100.97
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,890$18.216,2101.55
Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,290$16.975,9000.85
General and Operations Managers$134,450$64.645,7500.91
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$63,800$30.674,7801.55
Cashiers$35,670$17.154,5000.80
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$78,990$37.984,2601.64
Office Clerks, General$48,520$23.334,0000.90
Nursing Assistants$45,030$21.653,8401.46
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,420$21.843,8100.71
Customer Service Representatives$47,490$22.833,5200.75
Waiters and Waitresses$37,900$18.223,2900.80
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38,020Not published3,1601.23
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,800Not published2,9001.50
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$62,890$30.242,9001.17
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61,040$29.352,9000.78
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$79,820Not published2,7301.09
Receptionists and Information Clerks$42,880$20.612,6801.63
Cooks, Restaurant$39,100$18.802,3500.92
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$58,740$28.242,3300.84
Medical Assistants$48,400$23.272,2201.50
Food Preparation Workers$36,970$17.782,1401.32
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57,900$27.842,1101.04
Financial Managers$166,990$80.292,0301.33
Accountants and Auditors$94,960$45.652,0000.76
Childcare Workers$36,550$17.571,9602.08
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,820$22.031,9500.77
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,340$34.781,8100.81
Light Truck Drivers$44,200$21.251,7901.01
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$53,200$25.581,7800.80
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$76,940$36.991,6700.74
Social and Human Service Assistants$45,140$21.701,6302.05
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$46,330$22.271,5900.92
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73,820$35.491,5601.33
Security Guards$45,060$21.671,5600.67
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansNot publishedNot published1,5402.56
Medical and Health Services Managers$136,480$65.621,5101.40
Bus Drivers, School$62,160$29.891,4602.00
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,110$30.341,4301.61
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59,760$28.731,3201.03
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$82,170$39.511,3001.07
Bartenders$38,260$18.391,3000.95
Lawyers$166,080$79.841,2800.94
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$95,010$45.681,2600.86
Human Resources Specialists$82,510$39.671,2300.75
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74,790$35.961,2300.75
Dishwashers$35,470$17.051,2201.41
Construction Laborers$60,350$29.021,2200.62
Software Developers$133,040$63.961,1900.39
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,450$18.011,1601.22
Project Management Specialists$103,710$49.861,1500.59
Computer User Support Specialists$73,210$35.201,1500.89
Management Analysts$83,190$39.991,1300.69
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,680$21.961,1300.77
Computer and Information Systems Managers$169,720$81.601,1100.91
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$95,420$45.871,1100.99
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,790$23.461,1000.63
Sales Managers$160,590$77.211,0900.94
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$89,100Not published1,0800.97
Pharmacy Technicians$48,830$23.481,0801.27
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,770$37.871,0600.87
Managers, All Other$140,590$67.591,0400.92
Electricians$77,410$37.229900.73
Billing and Posting Clerks$61,180$29.429801.34
Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,340$16.999700.96
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$131,190$63.079302.83
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,020$16.369300.94
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,060$17.349300.60
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,060$24.079300.86
Nurse Practitioners$140,880$67.739201.58
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69,390$33.369200.81
Coaches and Scouts$53,740Not published8801.95
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$83,040$39.928400.43
Social and Community Service Managers$76,240$36.658302.20
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,940$17.288201.55
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$78,970$37.978101.15
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,610$21.458100.93
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80,290$38.608000.90
Self-Enrichment Teachers$56,600$27.218001.33
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$96,450$46.378001.92
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$80,620$38.768000.96
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46,000$22.127900.98
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$63,390$30.477801.10
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$77,620$37.327700.91
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45,310$21.787701.72
Computer Systems Analysts$106,580$51.247600.81
Pharmacists$141,290$67.937501.29
Industrial Engineers$103,070$49.557401.11
Physician Assistants$149,960$72.107402.51
Carpenters$65,750$31.617300.60
Cooks, Fast Food$34,850$16.767200.62
Driver/Sales Workers$35,670$17.157200.98
Administrative Services Managers$132,830$63.867101.48
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$160,050Not published7101.19
Recreation Workers$36,470$17.536701.12
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,540$23.826700.48
Bakers$35,040$16.846601.56
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$104,310$50.156502.09
Manicurists and Pedicurists$34,760$16.716502.36
Parts Salespersons$43,610$20.976501.34
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34,720$16.696200.89
Physical Therapists$103,000$49.526101.26
Training and Development Specialists$78,080$37.546000.73
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$78,600Not published6003.56
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,560$22.865902.62
Construction Managers$133,120$64.005700.83
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$82,420$39.635702.35
Firefighters$79,380$38.165700.91
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,480$17.545701.04
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$104,040$50.025601.09
Marketing Managers$162,190$77.985500.77
Facilities Managers$109,450$52.625501.94
Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,080$80.335501.37
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73,910$35.535500.86
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$76,880$36.965500.74
Mechanical Engineers$104,950$50.465300.98
Dental Assistants$56,650$27.245300.75
Counter and Rental Clerks$39,410$18.955300.73
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$89,040$42.815300.60
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$44,710$21.495301.52
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65,140$31.325201.00
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74,100$35.635200.66
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61,880$29.755100.72
Compliance Officers$96,220$46.265000.67
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34,210$16.455000.64
Emergency Medical Technicians$53,440$25.694901.51
Insurance Sales Agents$76,090$36.584800.55
Dental Hygienists$98,170$47.204701.16
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$106,400$51.154701.69
Production Workers, All Other$41,110$19.774701.04
Civil Engineers$102,690$49.374600.69
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$79,150Not published4600.98
Chefs and Head Cooks$66,700$32.074601.27
Tellers$46,070$22.154600.78
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$58,710$28.234601.43
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,840$38.384500.52
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$77,370$37.204401.72
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37,880$18.214400.97
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$70,700$33.994300.77
Cost Estimators$78,960$37.964301.07
Fundraisers$80,460$38.684302.14
Healthcare Social Workers$83,340$40.074301.27
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$130,560Not published4302.90
Public Relations Specialists$91,530$44.004200.82
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$72,800$35.004200.73
Occupational Therapists$102,680$49.374101.38
Machinists$59,780$28.744100.80
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$77,740Not published4005.37
Tutors$54,550$26.234001.27
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$58,760$28.254001.23
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58,330$28.044001.48
Logisticians$80,850$38.873800.84
Industrial Production Managers$128,550$61.803700.83
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$101,750$48.923600.90
Human Resources Managers$153,820$73.953600.91
Computer Occupations, All Other$113,170$54.413600.46
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$100,170Not published3602.58
Natural Sciences Managers$210,670$101.283501.75
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50,110$24.093501.76
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$57,920$27.853401.02
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$58,490$28.123400.85
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$81,480Not published3301.23
Surgical Technologists$60,800$29.233301.54
Animal Caretakers$36,790$17.693300.67
Food Batchmakers$38,100$18.323301.04
Printing Press Operators$47,390$22.783301.26
Personal Financial Advisors$120,110$57.753200.67
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37,550$18.053200.89
Helpers--Production Workers$49,900$23.993201.07
Electrical Engineers$105,250$50.603100.87
Engineers, All Other$103,800$49.903101.11
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$55,180$26.533101.57
Public Safety Telecommunicators$63,070$30.323101.69
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,240$22.713101.01
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$94,030Not published3003.33
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$102,990Not published3001.50
Speech-Language Pathologists$97,820$47.033000.91
Residential Advisors$43,620$20.973001.93
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48,310$23.233000.82
Parking Attendants$35,710$17.173001.21
Food Service Managers$78,480$37.732900.67
Dentists, General$129,380$62.202901.27
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,540$16.612900.40
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$103,170$49.602800.50
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$67,330$32.372801.18
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$98,560Not published2802.64
Instructional Coordinators$80,740$38.822800.68
Phlebotomists$48,060$23.112801.06
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,590$23.842802.57
Chief Executives$311,110$149.572700.73
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$86,190$41.442700.46
Medical Equipment Preparers$48,950$23.542701.94
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$63,160Not published2601.25
Graphic Designers$68,150$32.762600.72
Library Assistants, Clerical$38,430$18.482601.69
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,490$23.792600.89
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55,520$26.692600.86
Labor Relations Specialists$79,320$38.142502.14
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$103,780$49.892500.98
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$92,860Not published2502.90
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$95,620$45.972501.37
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48,670$23.402501.19
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$65,190$31.342500.89
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37,520$18.042500.53
Highway Maintenance Workers$64,310$30.922500.87
Special Education Teachers, All Other$59,270Not published2403.97
Respiratory Therapists$85,230$40.982400.97
School Bus Monitors$34,790$16.732401.68
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$58,320$28.042401.29
Fundraising Managers$138,710$66.692303.26
Loan Officers$98,930$47.562300.46
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$102,880$49.462301.21
Clergy$65,290$31.392302.24
Library Technicians$63,970$30.752301.86
Paramedics$79,440$38.192301.26
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$43,460$20.892301.34
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,800$17.212300.80
Tool and Die Makers$77,410$37.212302.22
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,300$18.412300.33
Computer Network Architects$137,000$65.872200.67
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,930Not published2200.73
Medical Records Specialists$67,290$32.352200.63
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$81,170$39.022200.56
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$56,110$26.982200.57
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$43,920$21.122100.87
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$58,200$27.982001.48
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$68,070$32.732000.76
Chemists$97,610$46.932001.32
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$129,090Not published2002.69
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$35,020$16.842000.89
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,570$23.352001.69
Purchasing Managers$134,810$64.811901.27
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$79,420Not published1800.91
Dietitians and Nutritionists$81,110$39.001801.25
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$96,790$46.531800.87
Procurement ClerksNot publishedNot published1801.78
Roofers$60,800$29.231800.73
Sheet Metal Workers$68,640$33.001800.82
Construction and Building Inspectors$98,430$47.321800.68
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61,630$29.631800.24
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$75,810$36.451802.70
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42,410$20.391700.56
Physical Therapist Assistants$76,140$36.611700.86
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$67,130$32.271700.70
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$76,750$36.901700.54
Social Workers, All Other$89,590$43.071601.37
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$130,820Not published1602.48
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$95,730$46.031600.77
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$106,060$50.991601.01
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$36,640$17.621601.03
Bill and Account Collectors$60,330$29.001600.56
Couriers and Messengers$42,300$20.341601.32
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$67,290$32.351600.57
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$48,030$23.091603.08
Financial Specialists, All Other$76,390$36.731500.62
Database Administrators$99,800$47.981501.15
Data Scientists$121,880$58.601500.31
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,670$35.901500.88
Audio and Video Technicians$66,000$31.731501.21
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$104,420$50.201502.82
Pest Control Workers$49,330$23.721500.82
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$60,650$29.161500.47
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$75,370$36.231500.54
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$47,440$22.811501.59
Medical Equipment Repairers$75,700$36.401501.26
Butchers and Meat Cutters$45,120$21.691500.61
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$47,700$22.931502.48
Public Relations Managers$154,210$74.141401.04
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$76,670$36.861400.71
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$72,010$34.621401.33
School Psychologists$99,360$47.771401.17
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82,310Not published1401.27
Interior Designers$62,460$30.031401.05
Veterinarians$127,570$61.331400.93
Pediatricians, General$219,550$105.551401.93
Psychiatrists$381,890$183.601402.82
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$66,140$31.801402.18
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$57,020$27.411400.88
Data Entry Keyers$51,340$24.681400.62
Glaziers$62,850$30.211401.34
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46,900$22.551400.51
Insurance Underwriters$84,510$40.631300.70
Information Security Analysts$136,590$65.671300.37
Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryNot publishedNot published1306.06
Producers and Directors$77,790$37.401300.52
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$36,090$17.351301.21
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$58,760$28.251301.41
Prepress Technicians and Workers$48,040$23.101302.91
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$80,130$38.531300.56
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$39,320$18.901301.54
Web Developers$89,800$43.171200.95
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$103,500$49.761202.88
Nurse Anesthetists$236,960$113.921201.25
Sales Engineers$107,940$51.891201.29
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$58,420$28.091200.41
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$75,080$36.101200.80
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42,630$20.501200.67
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,070$22.151200.45
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$95,700$46.011100.32
Statisticians$121,830$58.571102.16
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$129,670$62.341100.61
Architectural and Civil Drafters$65,400$31.441100.59
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,170$29.411100.84
Health Education Specialists$65,650$31.561100.96
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$78,710Not published1103.10
Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryNot publishedNot published1104.47
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryNot publishedNot published1103.63
History Teachers, Postsecondary$128,760Not published1103.24
Editors$98,550$47.381100.68
Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansNot publishedNot published1100.93
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$108,770$52.291101.34
Occupational Therapy Assistants$73,440$35.311101.15
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$50,930$24.491100.41
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62,660$30.131100.31
Tire Repairers and Changers$35,410$17.021100.58
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$58,490$28.121100.45
Training and Development Managers$138,640$66.661001.10
Computer Network Support Specialists$88,780$42.691000.38
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$110,350$53.051000.70
Psychologists, All Other$128,510$61.781002.80
Photographers$51,000$24.521001.07
Opticians, Dispensing$72,410$34.811000.72
Massage Therapists$63,160$30.371000.55
Skincare Specialists$47,960$23.061000.76
Property Appraisers and Assessors$83,330$40.06900.85
Soil and Plant Scientists$87,110$41.88903.16
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$102,150Not published904.26
Optometrists$150,640$72.42901.16
Physical Therapist Aides$35,830$17.23901.02
Pharmacy Aides$35,420$17.03901.26
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$66,540$31.99900.63
New Accounts Clerks$56,820$27.32901.35
Order Clerks$50,750$24.40900.63
Mechanical Door Repairers$49,660$23.88901.88
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,930$24.48900.82
Operations Research Analysts$109,540$52.66800.39
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$97,210Not published801.46
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$78,040Not published800.48
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$70,780$34.03801.13
Floral Designers$40,050$19.26801.15
Musicians and SingersNot published$60.12801.22
Technical WritersNot publishedNot published800.92
Therapists, All Other$68,820$33.09801.90
Family Medicine Physicians$246,130$118.33800.40
Dietetic Technicians$45,720$21.98801.38
Psychiatric Technicians$59,930$28.81800.30
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$47,370$22.77800.64
Real Estate Sales Agents$46,370$22.30800.23
Cargo and Freight Agents$63,380$30.47800.45
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$45,710$21.98800.77
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$62,400$30.00800.61
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75,110$36.11800.31
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,430$22.32803.63
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$60,340$29.01800.60
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,330$22.28801.01
Budget Analysts$101,500$48.80700.85
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$63,980$30.76700.60
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,340$39.10700.42
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$126,610$60.87701.03
Forensic Science Technicians$98,250$47.24701.92
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66,710$32.07700.50
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$77,020Not published702.86
Curators$102,110$49.09703.18
Athletic Trainers$67,630Not published701.35
Private Detectives and Investigators$65,030$31.26701.15
Advertising Sales Agents$76,830$36.94700.43
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$75,110$36.11701.07
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$64,400$30.96700.60
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$72,260$34.74701.08
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$72,940$35.07700.81
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$65,840$31.65700.65
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$63,210$30.39701.46
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,320$23.23701.28
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,350$21.32702.64
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$43,330$20.83700.37
Credit Analysts$84,260$40.51600.53
Surveyors$81,490$39.18600.66
Chemical Engineers$102,850$49.45601.56
Mechanical Drafters$72,970$35.08600.79
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,340$30.45600.45
Biological Scientists, All Other$112,670$54.17600.62
Chemical Technicians$58,420$28.09600.62
Community Health Workers$60,690$29.18600.54
Legal Support Workers, All Other$57,910$27.84600.76
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$163,850Not published603.11
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$51,910$24.96600.29
Art Directors$95,680$46.00600.60
Writers and Authors$94,410$45.39600.69
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$58,070$27.92601.57
Recreational Therapists$66,740$32.09602.18
Nurse Midwives$130,790$62.88603.87
Medical Transcriptionists$47,270$22.73600.76
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$93,430$44.92602.43
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$41,150$19.78600.65
Fence Erectors$60,310$29.00601.40
Sewing Machine Operators$36,700$17.64600.34
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$46,120$22.18501.28
Religious Workers, All Other$39,310$18.90501.58
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$90,440Not published500.99
Radiologists$194,570$93.54500.94
Cooks, All Other$39,670$19.07501.34
Travel Agents$61,330$29.49500.51
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$45,960$22.10500.27
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37,650$18.10500.84
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$73,670$35.42500.49
Tile and Stone Setters$62,750$30.17500.73
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,100$23.61500.89
Power Plant Operators$123,840$59.54500.89
Compensation and Benefits Managers$126,550$60.84400.95
Actuaries$141,020$67.80400.80
Landscape Architects$76,680$36.87401.17
Computer Hardware Engineers$108,060$51.95400.25
Environmental Engineers$113,290$54.47400.55
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$117,550$56.52400.95
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$61,690$29.66401.14
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,270$32.34400.60
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$54,290$26.10400.40
Urban and Regional Planners$98,220$47.22400.51
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$61,150$29.40400.56
Interpreters and Translators$64,260$30.90400.38
Broadcast Technicians$47,200$22.69401.15
Podiatrists$220,060$105.80402.12
Animal Control Workers$61,860$29.74401.72
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$76,450$36.75400.43
Concierges$38,550$18.53400.48
Tour and Travel Guides$34,530$16.60400.39
Financial Clerks, All OtherNot publishedNot published400.60
File Clerks$50,140$24.10400.26
Helpers--Carpenters$52,760$25.37401.06
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$60,700$29.18400.74
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59,190$28.46400.26
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$83,200$40.00400.77
Survey Researchers$98,570$47.39302.06
Marriage and Family Therapists$99,070$47.63300.27
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$84,190Not published301.48
Film and Video Editors$60,130$28.91300.73
Cardiologists$502,320$241.50301.08
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$125,980$60.57301.08
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$36,830$17.71300.26
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$58,580$28.17301.27
Helpers--Electricians$47,730$22.95300.28
Home Appliance Repairers$59,570$28.64300.54
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$78,160$37.58301.17
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,160$27.00301.05
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$41,190$19.80301.16
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$50,110$24.09300.51
Crane and Tower Operators$99,130$47.66300.40
Computer Programmers$105,790$50.86Not publishedNot published
Database Architects$135,580$65.18Not publishedNot published
Financial Examiners$95,690$46.01Not publishedNot published
Food Processing Workers, All Other$38,500$18.51Not publishedNot published
General Internal Medicine Physicians$277,290$133.31Not publishedNot published
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,930$17.75Not publishedNot published
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$38,240$18.39Not publishedNot published
Physicians, All Other$98,840$47.52Not publishedNot published
Protective Service Workers, All Other$36,120$17.37Not publishedNot published
Rehabilitation Counselors$79,380$38.16Not publishedNot published
Sailors and Marine Oilers$43,360$20.85Not publishedNot published
Traffic Technicians$51,120$24.58Not publishedNot published
Web and Digital Interface Designers$100,060$48.11Not 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.