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Oklahoma

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Oklahoma

Figures describe the state of Oklahoma as a whole.

Median annual wage, all occupations$45,600
Total employment1,707,680

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Oklahoma was $45,600 per year ($21.92 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 1,707,680 jobs. 719 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
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators12.501,310$36,000
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas12.321,700$55,160
Gambling Cage Workers9.721,540$30,590
Petroleum Engineers7.291,450$153,020
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas6.302,980$56,680
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians5.648,550$74,390
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas5.532,730$47,260
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas4.96580$58,270

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 719 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Oklahoma
Occupation
Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,430$11.2752,5201.24
General and Operations Managers$90,430$43.4843,8901.14
Retail Salespersons$29,660$14.2643,8301.02
Cashiers$28,180$13.5541,1401.21
Registered Nurses$82,920$39.8738,2701.03
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,990$17.7838,2101.18
Customer Service Representatives$38,650$18.5834,4601.21
Stockers and Order Fillers$34,790$16.7232,9101.06
Office Clerks, General$37,240$17.9031,8701.18
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54,410$26.1627,8401.23
Waiters and Waitresses$17,910$8.6127,0001.08
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31,110$14.9623,6200.97
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,710$13.3220,3100.43
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,660$19.0720,1201.07
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,870$29.2619,8601.26
Nursing Assistants$35,930$17.2719,4101.22
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,420$17.0318,9001.41
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,750$20.5518,6701.11
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,200Not published18,5001.21
Cooks, Restaurant$31,720$15.2517,0501.10
Accountants and Auditors$79,370$38.1616,7201.05
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,180$22.2016,4901.09
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,710Not published15,4801.32
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,430$21.8415,3401.25
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,160$29.8914,2201.05
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,920Not published13,8600.89
Construction Laborers$39,360$18.9213,7101.14
Security Guards$36,270$17.4412,2100.87
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,600$19.5211,9200.77
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28,620$13.7611,8101.25
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,320$28.0411,5401.62
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,040$35.1111,5201.29
Project Management Specialists$86,240$41.4611,2200.96
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$29,270$14.0710,7902.23
Medical Assistants$38,750$18.6310,5101.17
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,040$37.0410,2601.51
Light Truck Drivers$39,840$19.1510,0200.93
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,720$23.909,9602.18
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$54,990$26.449,7100.70
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59,700$28.709,6601.31
Computer User Support Specialists$52,040$25.029,6001.22
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,000$33.669,5701.29
Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,560$16.619,3800.94
Human Resources Specialists$61,630$29.639,3700.94
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$35,770$17.209,2800.89
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,560$22.388,8701.15
Cooks, Fast Food$27,720$13.338,8601.26
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74,390$35.778,5505.64
Electricians$61,010$29.338,5001.02
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,330$18.438,4300.80
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,270$29.468,1301.19
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,700$21.497,8500.92
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,440Not published7,6201.12
Childcare Workers$27,730$13.337,5901.33
Food Preparation Workers$28,540$13.727,4300.76
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,630$23.867,4301.13
Tellers$35,840$17.237,2302.00
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,970$23.067,0501.34
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$31,790$15.297,0101.33
Lawyers$103,060$49.556,9800.84
Software Developers$118,100$56.786,8800.37
Financial Managers$132,460$63.686,6700.72
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,940$29.786,6200.67
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41,060$19.746,5300.73
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$43,950$21.136,5001.51
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,540$29.596,2501.29
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,970$27.876,0501.18
Medical and Health Services Managers$101,270$48.696,0300.92
Bartenders$24,790$11.925,8600.70
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56,300$27.075,8201.36
Management Analysts$99,420$47.805,7600.58
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$93,640$45.025,7000.48
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,560$27.675,6501.25
Pharmacy Technicians$40,500$19.475,5001.06
Training and Development Specialists$61,040$29.355,4401.08
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,830$12.905,4000.91
Insurance Sales Agents$47,920$23.045,3101.01
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,350$28.535,1500.95
Driver/Sales Workers$29,120$14.005,1101.14
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30,880$14.855,0801.22
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$24,740$11.895,0601.07
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$23,770$11.434,9900.87
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$52,040$25.024,8301.24
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71,850$34.544,7500.88
Dental Assistants$45,740$21.994,5501.07
Billing and Posting Clerks$45,120$21.694,4601.01
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$86,630Not published4,3201.20
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$53,300$25.634,2501.16
Compliance Officers$63,000$30.294,2300.92
Machinists$51,120$24.584,2301.34
Firefighters$49,710$23.904,1501.09
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$71,260$34.264,1401.16
Postal Service Mail Carriers$59,880$28.794,1301.14
Loan Officers$72,990$35.094,1001.36
Dishwashers$27,390$13.174,0600.77
Parts Salespersons$36,390$17.503,9801.34
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$72,480$34.853,9701.27
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$55,340$26.613,9701.25
Counter and Rental Clerks$37,160$17.873,9200.89
Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,520$16.603,9000.63
Logisticians$86,600$41.633,8301.39
Carpenters$46,910$22.553,8200.52
Computer and Information Systems Managers$137,280$66.003,7900.51
Correctional Officers and Jailers$45,690$21.973,7300.89
Computer Systems Analysts$95,930$46.123,7100.65
Real Estate Sales Agents$47,980$23.073,7101.75
Bus Drivers, School$36,920$17.753,7100.84
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$74,160$35.653,6401.44
Nurse Practitioners$133,390$64.133,6201.02
Pharmacists$135,140$64.973,6101.02
Social and Human Service Assistants$36,740$17.663,3400.69
Computer Occupations, All Other$102,520$49.293,3200.69
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$47,210$22.703,3001.82
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$76,010$36.543,2902.29
Sales Managers$128,920$61.983,2500.46
Highway Maintenance Workers$38,840$18.673,1801.87
Animal Caretakers$28,940$13.923,1701.08
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,310$18.903,1500.76
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$53,170$25.563,1100.72
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$27,630$13.293,0901.08
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$67,060$32.243,0402.43
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$45,750$22.002,9801.32
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$56,680$27.252,9806.30
Dental Hygienists$97,580$46.912,8601.17
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41,020$19.722,8401.05
Sheet Metal Workers$65,640$31.562,8202.14
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$59,910$28.812,8100.56
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$58,130$27.952,8001.44
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$39,120$18.812,7301.38
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$47,260$22.722,7305.53
Self-Enrichment Teachers$38,010$18.282,7100.74
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28,170$13.542,6801.23
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$74,840$35.982,6201.11
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$83,990$40.382,5800.75
Physical Therapists$98,590$47.402,5600.87
Instructional Coordinators$63,980$30.762,5401.02
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$64,640$31.082,5200.74
Physicians, All Other$259,220$124.622,5200.67
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,780$22.012,5201.45
Medical Records Specialists$53,460$25.702,4801.16
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,930$19.682,4801.32
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$49,920$24.002,4701.47
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$22,040$10.602,4300.56
Coaches and Scouts$41,160Not published2,4200.88
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$82,830$39.822,4201.43
Emergency Medical Technicians$34,170$16.432,4101.22
Chief Executives$163,790$78.742,3901.07
Physical Therapist Assistants$59,480$28.602,3801.93
Recreation Workers$31,580$15.182,3800.65
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$50,630Not published2,3600.82
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,810$23.472,3301.42
Healthcare Social Workers$56,120$26.982,3101.12
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$76,080$36.582,3100.43
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44,520$21.402,3000.65
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$40,460$19.452,2901.17
Public Relations Specialists$64,920$31.212,2800.73
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$45,890$22.062,2801.62
Mechanical Engineers$101,850$48.972,2700.70
Administrative Services Managers$104,670$50.322,2200.77
Order Clerks$45,850$22.042,2102.68
Helpers--Production Workers$36,240$17.432,2001.21
Civil Engineers$98,760$47.482,1800.54
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$44,950$21.612,1800.98
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,470$22.342,1801.60
Industrial Engineers$97,510$46.882,1700.54
Family Medicine Physicians$361,350$173.722,1701.84
Industrial Production Managers$120,570$57.972,1400.79
Construction and Building Inspectors$59,280$28.502,0901.29
Electrical Engineers$107,760$51.812,0800.96
Architectural and Engineering Managers$157,330$75.642,0700.85
Graphic Designers$53,630$25.782,0400.94
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,680$21.962,0301.23
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$43,060$20.702,0301.25
Food Service Managers$63,840$30.692,0200.77
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$59,660Not published2,0201.12
Respiratory Therapists$78,800$37.882,0001.30
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$85,310$41.022,0001.84
Construction Managers$100,690$48.411,9800.47
Gambling Dealers$23,720$11.401,9802.15
Bakers$31,460$15.131,9800.76
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45,330$21.791,9700.98
Computer Network Support Specialists$78,740$37.861,9401.21
Surgical Technologists$61,190$29.421,9401.51
Public Safety Telecommunicators$39,890$19.181,9301.71
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,650$14.261,9200.57
Data Scientists$86,310$41.491,9000.66
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44,900$21.591,8800.76
Speech-Language Pathologists$84,470$40.611,8700.93
Cost Estimators$67,800$32.591,8600.76
Operations Research Analysts$61,520$29.581,8401.55
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$58,180$27.971,8201.24
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35,530$17.081,8201.74
Butchers and Meat Cutters$35,070$16.861,8101.21
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,120$20.731,7801.22
Physician Assistants$136,550$65.651,7700.99
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$28,490$13.701,7600.55
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$50,300$24.181,7601.01
Human Resources Managers$116,080$55.811,7500.72
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,850$16.761,7401.25
Bill and Account Collectors$44,820$21.551,7401.00
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$84,550Not published1,7201.05
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$105,830$50.881,7000.86
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$55,160$26.521,70012.32
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,890$38.411,6901.09
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$47,860Not published1,6901.41
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49,920Not published1,6800.93
Phlebotomists$39,030$18.761,6701.06
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$96,830$46.551,6600.68
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$50,350$24.211,6601.07
New Accounts Clerks$43,380$20.861,6504.08
Social and Community Service Managers$73,720$35.441,6400.72
Information Security Analysts$94,000$45.191,6400.78
Helpers--Electricians$46,110$22.171,6302.33
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$77,700$37.361,6200.79
Paramedics$46,790$22.501,5901.44
Rehabilitation Counselors$38,260$18.401,5701.51
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,380$18.451,5700.87
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$45,970$22.101,5602.03
Financial and Investment Analysts$79,640$38.291,5500.39
Gambling Cage Workers$30,590$14.711,5409.72
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48,650$23.391,5300.65
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$58,970$28.351,5302.32
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,300$17.451,5300.96
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$50,270$24.171,5002.81
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,760$22.961,4900.80
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$51,400$24.711,4801.65
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$39,130$18.811,4800.91
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$37,390$17.981,4701.18
Tire Repairers and Changers$34,890$16.781,4601.22
Petroleum Engineers$153,020$73.571,4507.29
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26,260$12.621,4501.08
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$48,990$23.551,4400.92
File Clerks$39,170$18.831,4401.78
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$47,100$22.641,4403.80
Chefs and Head Cooks$58,540$28.141,4300.65
Marketing Managers$126,920$61.021,4200.33
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$109,120$52.461,4101.32
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$48,900$23.511,4101.32
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$95,140$45.741,3903.82
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$63,640$30.601,3901.31
Managers, All Other$131,870$63.401,3400.20
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$48,240$23.191,3401.41
Computer Network Architects$109,450$52.621,3200.67
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$62,780$30.181,3202.50
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$36,000$17.311,31012.50
Pest Control Workers$39,050$18.771,3101.16
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42,180$20.281,3102.04
Tax Preparers$42,700$20.531,3001.54
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,950$22.091,2900.75
Data Entry Keyers$38,590$18.551,2900.92
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$32,590$15.671,2700.46
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$31,760$15.271,2701.13
Architectural and Civil Drafters$62,140$29.881,2601.11
Roofers$43,680$21.001,2600.85
Production Workers, All Other$44,120$21.211,2500.45
Dietitians and Nutritionists$69,560$33.441,2301.45
Tutors$34,510$16.591,2200.64
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$80,430$38.671,2200.97
Couriers and Messengers$38,910$18.711,2201.61
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$64,260$30.891,2000.97
Occupational Therapists$104,300$50.141,1800.66
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$49,700$23.891,1800.82
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80,880$38.881,1701.12
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58,800Not published1,1700.96
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$58,900$28.321,1604.07
Veterinarians$98,090$47.161,1501.25
Personal Financial Advisors$68,670$33.021,1400.39
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$47,660$22.921,1401.51
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$36,030$17.321,1403.33
Printing Press Operators$36,760$17.671,1400.72
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49,940$24.011,1300.76
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$28,660$13.781,1204.73
Aerospace Engineers$125,470$60.321,0901.46
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,090$15.911,0800.37
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$83,670$40.231,0601.07
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$39,100$18.801,0600.74
Residential Advisors$35,390$17.021,0601.14
Facilities Managers$90,390$43.461,0400.61
Postal Service Clerks$59,490$28.601,0401.29
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$36,630$17.611,0201.20
Occupational Therapy Assistants$66,520$31.981,0001.77
Computer Programmers$99,780$47.979900.97
Nurse Anesthetists$156,830$75.409901.75
Dentists, General$166,170$79.899800.72
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$37,920$18.239801.25
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49,420$23.769700.50
Gas Plant Operators$78,310$37.659704.90
Surveyors$61,300$29.479601.72
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,000$22.609600.92
Fundraisers$63,950$30.749500.78
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$79,950$38.449501.14
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$76,450Not published9500.39
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$50,450Not published9300.89
Food Batchmakers$36,320$17.469300.49
Property Appraisers and Assessors$49,990$24.039201.47
Financial Specialists, All Other$76,980$37.019200.63
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$76,480$36.779200.48
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$47,340$22.769200.71
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$48,160$23.169203.17
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$100,350$48.259100.77
Medical Equipment Repairers$48,440$23.299001.25
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$81,330$39.108701.33
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$50,380$24.228700.88
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,570$18.548701.18
Parking Attendants$27,230$13.098700.58
Database Architects$110,110$52.948601.17
Engineers, All Other$119,810$57.608600.51
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$46,950$22.578601.42
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$46,690$22.458301.03
Library Technicians$29,440$14.158301.10
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$44,900$21.598301.20
Procurement Clerks$49,940$24.018301.36
Health Education Specialists$62,440$30.028201.14
Psychiatric Technicians$39,060$18.788200.48
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$46,760$22.488101.27
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$36,680$17.638101.34
Library Assistants, Clerical$29,640$14.258000.85
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$75,480$36.298001.12
Database Administrators$95,320$45.837901.02
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58,470$28.117900.68
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$50,160$24.127900.52
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$51,880$24.947801.08
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$119,990$57.697702.99
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$82,060Not published7700.86
Producers and Directors$61,600$29.617700.49
Wellhead Pumpers$61,380$29.517703.90
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$62,200Not published7600.74
Cooks, Short Order$35,130$16.897600.50
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,330$38.147500.90
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$40,110$19.287400.65
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$40,080$19.277401.51
Opticians, Dispensing$37,940$18.247300.90
School Bus Monitors$28,130$13.527200.83
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$37,350$17.967101.22
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50,380$24.227101.24
Pharmacy Aides$30,360$14.607001.61
Advertising Sales Agents$57,670$27.737000.69
Medical Equipment Preparers$43,460$20.896900.82
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$38,880$18.696904.34
Skincare Specialists$37,340$17.956800.84
Budget Analysts$80,990$38.946701.29
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$40,960$19.696701.98
Mechanical Drafters$63,440$30.506501.49
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25,250$12.146500.38
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$44,300$21.306501.15
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$67,840Not published6400.74
Chemists$74,960$36.046300.70
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$73,320Not published6300.50
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$102,890$49.476202.65
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,910$18.236201.26
Crane and Tower Operators$63,590$30.576201.31
Chemical Technicians$60,020$28.866100.96
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$45,210$21.746101.47
Mechanical Door Repairers$46,100$22.166102.04
Insurance Underwriters$66,770$32.106000.52
Community Health Workers$45,790$22.016000.88
Technical Writers$69,760$33.546001.21
Travel Agents$36,980$17.786000.99
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$44,950$21.616000.60
Computer and Information Research Scientists$93,100$44.765901.44
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$50,620$24.345801.00
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$58,270$28.015804.96
Sewing Machine Operators$33,340$16.035800.50
Optometrists$97,350$46.805701.21
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$46,880$22.545701.17
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60,880Not published5600.84
Medical Transcriptionists$27,740$13.345601.22
Credit Analysts$75,330$36.225500.78
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$46,760$22.485501.19
Audio and Video Technicians$49,010$23.565400.70
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49,940$24.015400.45
Commercial Pilots$126,180Not published5401.04
Environmental Engineers$92,090$44.275301.26
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$56,100$26.975300.90
Pipelayers$45,190$21.735301.47
Avionics Technicians$70,640$33.965302.56
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$75,910$36.495200.53
Massage Therapists$36,630$17.615200.48
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$49,090$23.605200.31
Power Plant Operators$88,590$42.595201.63
School Psychologists$64,930$31.225100.73
Clergy$59,110$28.425100.82
Funeral Attendants$30,530$14.685101.50
Millwrights$50,950$24.505101.15
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$53,200Not published5000.79
Editors$50,780$24.425000.50
Chiropractors$85,580$41.155001.15
Public Relations Managers$96,030$46.174900.59
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,480$29.564901.24
Interior Designers$68,520$32.944900.62
General Internal Medicine Physicians$216,570$104.124900.66
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,820$18.664900.74
Purchasing Managers$119,310$57.364800.52
Manicurists and Pedicurists$31,330$15.064800.29
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$35,280$16.964801.27
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$99,790Not published4701.06
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$65,960Not published4700.85
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$45,760$22.004700.66
Telemarketers$26,880$12.924700.72
Transportation Inspectors$111,070$53.404701.73
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$86,260$41.474600.57
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,400$19.424601.33
Floral Designers$29,660$14.264501.00
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$40,950$19.694502.79
Lodging Managers$50,740$24.404400.93
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$64,660Not published4300.81
Concierges$29,930$14.394300.79
Glaziers$45,380$21.824300.67
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$76,480$36.774203.78
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$33,670$16.194201.16
Web Developers$78,580$37.784100.53
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$46,890$22.544105.28
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$64,080Not published4104.22
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$61,720Not published4100.90
Training and Development Managers$104,020$50.014000.75
Financial Examiners$80,760$38.834000.53
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,050$28.874000.54
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$48,210$23.184000.92
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$87,480$42.064000.83
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$49,070$23.594001.08
Meter Readers, Utilities$39,480$18.983901.84
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38,380$18.453901.36
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$59,980$28.843903.10
Animal Control Workers$37,450$18.003802.85
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$47,780$22.973801.37
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$58,860$28.303800.92
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$42,630$20.503800.97
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,900$29.763702.78
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$56,470$27.153701.10
Orderlies$34,430$16.553700.65
Physical Therapist Aides$27,630$13.283700.69
Private Detectives and Investigators$39,680$19.083700.96
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$36,870$17.733701.24
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$42,390$20.383701.67
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$42,970$20.663702.36
Biological Technicians$47,850$23.013600.47
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$48,090$23.123600.95
Athletic Trainers$61,320Not published3601.08
Food Processing Workers, All Other$38,530$18.533600.51
Urban and Regional Planners$81,520$39.193500.73
Tour and Travel Guides$32,150$15.463500.60
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$36,200$17.403501.41
Web and Digital Interface Designers$76,440$36.753400.28
Wind Turbine Service Technicians$59,290$28.513403.10
Financial Risk Specialists$85,140$40.943300.47
Photographers$36,750$17.673300.58
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$55,180$26.533305.98
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$97,800$47.023301.45
Tool and Die Makers$65,870$31.673300.52
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$28,340$13.633301.14
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$65,590$31.543301.05
Social Workers, All Other$101,860$48.973200.47
Interpreters and Translators$48,980$23.553200.57
Natural Sciences Managers$112,260$53.973100.26
Emergency Management Directors$60,990$29.323102.12
Conservation Scientists$71,270$34.263101.07
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$61,700$29.6631010.21
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$61,860$29.743101.46
Continuous Mining Machine Operators$46,980$22.593102.04
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$102,260$49.163100.61
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$36,680$17.633100.67
Biological Scientists, All Other$79,950$38.443000.49
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$51,840$24.923000.72
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$36,110$17.363001.30
Cargo and Freight Agents$49,940$24.013000.28
Riggers$48,490$23.313001.20
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$69,520$33.422901.47
Art Directors$80,680$38.792900.49
Sales Engineers$114,520$55.062900.51
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$34,810$16.732901.06
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,330$23.242901.04
Musicians and SingersNot publishedNot published2800.70
Pediatricians, General$236,780$113.842800.65
Tile and Stone Setters$44,340$21.322800.70
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$46,080$22.152800.31
Home Appliance Repairers$40,210$19.332800.79
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$58,990$28.362701.42
Air Traffic Controllers$123,220$59.242701.08
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$34,700$16.682600.96
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$39,920$19.192601.02
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$35,990$17.302600.38
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,440$23.772600.39
Locomotive Engineers$91,970$44.212600.72
Labor Relations Specialists$62,400$30.002500.35
Animal Trainers$40,310$19.382501.21
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$29,630$14.252500.24
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$61,840$29.732500.90
Fence Erectors$37,870$18.212500.94
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$54,180$26.052501.17
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55,230$26.552504.94
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$36,140$17.382500.55
Dental Laboratory Technicians$48,670$23.402500.65
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$96,080$46.192401.58
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$52,480$25.232400.38
Materials Engineers$99,950$48.052400.97
Commercial and Industrial Designers$76,640$36.852400.64
Broadcast Technicians$44,530$21.412401.03
Motorcycle Mechanics$44,740$21.512401.64
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,680$21.002401.30
Aircraft Service Attendants$36,640$17.622400.69
Credit Counselors$46,950$22.572300.76
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$66,650Not published2300.72
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$48,380$23.262300.18
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$60,850$29.262302.19
Fundraising Managers$122,100$58.702200.51
Education Administrators, All Other$112,170$53.932200.37
Gambling Managers$77,380$37.202203.99
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$88,610$42.602200.53
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$64,450Not published2201.01
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$21,900Not published2201.25
Writers and Authors$58,770$28.262200.42
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$48,620$23.382200.94
Surgical Assistants$40,160$19.312200.90
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$46,450$22.332201.65
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$62,040$29.832200.71
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46,460$22.342200.60
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76,570Not published2100.55
Audiologists$76,880$36.962101.39
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$52,420$25.202100.10
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$35,620$17.122101.03
Funeral Home Managers$64,440$30.982001.28
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$90,640$43.582001.07
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$21,590$10.382001.19
Rock Splitters, Quarry$45,040$21.662005.61
Museum Technicians and Conservators$48,090$23.121901.37
Compensation and Benefits Managers$107,760$51.811800.71
Computer Hardware Engineers$95,600$45.961800.21
History Teachers, Postsecondary$66,910Not published1800.88
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$60,800$29.231801.29
Bailiffs$42,000$20.191800.96
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$38,680$18.591801.08
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,330$23.711800.51
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$65,040$31.271801.01
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$68,450$32.911800.57
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$41,720$20.061800.75
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$133,680Not published1800.16
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$57,550$27.671800.35
Landscape Architects$64,370$30.951700.78
Fish and Game Wardens$69,120$33.231702.61
Barbers$34,860$16.761701.01
Agricultural Inspectors$53,060$25.511701.05
Agricultural Equipment Operators$34,900$16.781700.56
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$35,360$17.001701.41
Legal Support Workers, All Other$55,330$26.601600.32
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$37,320$17.941601.08
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,250$19.351601.19
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$38,340$18.431601.41
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$80,920$38.911500.81
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$64,840Not published1500.65
Curators$60,560$29.121501.10
Protective Service Workers, All Other$52,360$25.181500.16
Helpers--Carpenters$38,080$18.311500.64
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$35,830$17.231500.55
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$47,880$23.021500.68
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$41,350$19.881500.69
Upholsterers$38,020$18.281500.69
Transportation Workers, All Other$65,580$31.531501.01
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$65,100$31.301400.85
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$31,200$15.001400.15
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$38,030$18.291400.55
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$105,430$50.691400.55
Helpers--Extraction Workers$38,510$18.521401.92
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$37,770$18.161400.37
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$82,150$39.501403.60
Forest and Conservation Technicians$53,930$25.931300.40
Judicial Law Clerks$44,990$21.631300.89
Physicians, Pathologists$317,850$152.811301.03
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherNot publishedNot published1300.41
Dietetic Technicians$38,840$18.671300.39
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$28,610$13.761300.13
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$26,260$12.621300.41
Logging Equipment Operators$37,270$17.921300.54
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$50,370$24.221300.83
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$55,880$26.871301.05
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$45,060$21.671300.36
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$39,630$19.061301.72
Agricultural Engineers$86,970$41.811207.50
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$62,730$30.161200.62
Foresters$50,990$24.521201.06
Epidemiologists$72,590$34.901200.88
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$64,900Not published1200.89
Radiation Therapists$98,390$47.301200.64
Recreational Therapists$50,480$24.271200.72
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$62,530$30.061200.51
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40,490$19.471200.82
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$39,260$18.881200.69
Foundry Mold and Coremakers$43,550$20.941200.88
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,680$24.851200.81
Chemical Engineers$127,790$61.441100.46
Forensic Science Technicians$65,940$31.701100.50
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$47,100$22.641100.46
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$107,260Not published1100.87
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$63,590Not published1100.80
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$54,090Not published1100.60
RadiologistsNot publishedNot published1100.36
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$48,890$23.511100.57
Medical Appliance Technicians$49,870$23.981100.90
Etchers and Engravers$35,890$17.261101.26
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$78,420$37.701000.23
Soil and Plant Scientists$63,910$30.721000.60
Social Science Research Assistants$69,090$33.221000.29
Film and Video Editors$55,210$26.541000.37
Woodworkers, All Other$57,490$27.641001.61
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$36,780$17.681001.20
Advertising and Promotions ManagersNot publishedNot published900.37
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$131,660$63.30901.31
Psychologists, All Other$141,290$67.93900.41
Anthropologists and Archeologists$71,740$34.49900.87
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$122,930$59.10900.51
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$91,580Not published900.62
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$63,400Not published900.47
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$62,990Not published900.62
Occupational Therapy Aides$34,670$16.67901.84
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$41,800$20.09900.45
Embalmers$49,120$23.62902.20
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$39,970$19.21900.56
Rail Car Repairers$60,540$29.10900.40
Traffic Technicians$60,750$29.21901.03
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$46,900$22.55900.80
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$69,050$33.20801.08
Physical Scientists, All Other$112,260$53.97800.33
Economists$89,980$43.26800.40
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$65,620Not published801.99
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$60,910Not published800.57
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$61,580Not published800.37
Archivists$51,940$24.97800.89
Dentists, All Other Specialists$223,160$107.29801.34
Exercise Physiologists$49,190$23.65800.88
Psychiatrists$271,640$130.60800.26
Surgeons, All Other$553,790$266.25800.30
Orthotists and Prosthetists$83,780$40.28800.75
Hearing Aid Specialists$47,840$23.00800.67
Prepress Technicians and Workers$45,730$21.99800.31
Plant and System Operators, All Other$74,240$35.69800.55
Airfield Operations Specialists$49,200$23.65800.49
Actuaries$109,760$52.77700.24
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$86,410$41.55700.44
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$109,340$52.57700.26
Biochemists and Biophysicists$69,130$33.24700.18
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53,640$25.79700.06
Gambling Service Workers, All Other$26,540$12.76700.44
Shampooers$29,420$14.15700.79
Helpers--Roofers$38,950$18.73700.99
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$44,760$21.52701.09
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$41,600$20.00700.69
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers$63,400$30.48701.68
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$83,200Not published601.95
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$49,720Not published600.17
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$47,830$23.00600.49
Music Directors and Composers$54,250$26.08600.46
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherNot publishedNot published600.34
Lighting Technicians$67,110$32.27600.58
Podiatrists$253,380$121.82600.53
Emergency Medicine Physicians$348,540$167.57600.16
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$370,260$178.01600.24
Parking Enforcement Workers$45,200$21.73600.60
Bicycle Repairers$34,650$16.66600.46
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$31,160$14.98601.00
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$45,600$21.92600.93
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$45,020$21.65600.37
Personal Service Managers, All Other$64,810$31.16500.43
Statisticians$89,540$43.05500.17
Food Scientists and Technologists$84,750$40.74500.32
Survey Researchers$57,200$27.50500.56
Historians$50,980$24.51501.44
Food Science Technicians$47,240$22.71500.29
Religious Workers, All OtherNot publishedNot published500.28
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$81,800Not published500.58
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$76,600Not published500.39
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$84,170Not published501.39
Set and Exhibit DesignersNot publishedNot published500.39
Carpet Installers$42,490$20.43500.32
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,110$17.84500.54
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$105,530$50.74500.56
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesNot publishedNot published400.31
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$36,820$17.70400.96
Drafters, All Other$49,920$24.00400.23
Physicists$200,050$96.18400.19
Hydrologists$97,470$46.86400.55
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$60,420Not published400.22
Telephone Operators$37,320$17.94400.94
Financial Clerks, All Other$58,720$28.23400.11
Word Processors and Typists$43,710$21.01400.11
Desktop Publishers$46,040$22.14400.96
Proofreaders and Copy MarkersNot publishedNot published400.77
Agricultural Workers, All Other$35,140$16.90401.10
Passenger Attendants$32,920$15.83400.14
Material Moving Workers, All Other$47,260$22.72400.15
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$45,590$21.92300.26
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$104,270Not published300.29
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$113,680Not published300.45
Orthodontists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more300.46
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$530,070$254.84300.22
Medical Dosimetrists$143,120$68.81300.89
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$73,320$35.25300.08
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$73,300$35.24300.23
Statistical Assistants$46,010$22.12300.61
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$30,720$14.77300.41
Furniture Finishers$37,190$17.88300.20
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$79,110$38.03300.08
Agricultural Technicians$37,840$18.19Not publishedNot published
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$28,140$13.53Not publishedNot published
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$36,780$17.68Not publishedNot published
Athletes and Sports Competitors$44,110Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Boilermakers$77,750$37.38Not publishedNot published
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$34,910$16.78Not publishedNot published
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$64,120$30.83Not publishedNot published
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61,720$29.68Not publishedNot published
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$82,340$39.59Not publishedNot published
Marriage and Family Therapists$57,670$27.73Not publishedNot published
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$46,460$22.34Not publishedNot published
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$215,760$103.73Not publishedNot published
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$49,450$23.78Not publishedNot published
Psychiatric Aides$44,960$21.62Not publishedNot published
Special Effects Artists and Animators$66,980$32.20Not publishedNot published
Stonemasons$40,930$19.68Not publishedNot published
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$26,300$12.65Not publishedNot published
Therapists, All Other$60,090$28.89Not publishedNot published
Tire Builders$45,830$22.04Not 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.