metropolitan statistical area · 38300

Pittsburgh, PA

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Pittsburgh, PA metro area

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

Median annual wage, all occupations$49,650
Total employment1,114,490

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area was $49,650 per year ($23.87 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 1,114,490 jobs. 655 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
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic6.991,260$69,150
Crossing Guards and Flaggers3.132,120$35,990
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary2.64760$77,870
Funeral Attendants2.57570$36,080
Physicians, All Other2.556,260$187,680
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other2.52630$45,170
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas2.47800$47,830
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other2.373,100$45,210

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 655 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area
Occupation
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,250$14.0637,2001.21
General and Operations Managers$100,840$48.4831,0201.24
Registered Nurses$82,370$39.6029,3601.21
Retail Salespersons$30,840$14.8328,7001.03
Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,250$13.5827,4600.99
Cashiers$29,470$14.1720,9500.95
Office Clerks, General$45,040$21.6519,1501.08
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,830$20.1118,8300.89
Stockers and Order Fillers$35,900$17.2618,0600.89
Customer Service Representatives$42,790$20.5717,2800.93
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,500$17.5516,1401.02
Waiters and Waitresses$35,470$17.0516,1200.99
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,880$27.8314,6200.99
Cooks, Restaurant$36,130$17.3713,2601.31
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,550$21.9012,1600.99
Nursing Assistants$43,080$20.7112,1401.17
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,260$30.4110,4401.01
Accountants and Auditors$76,940$36.9910,4301.00
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,250$23.6810,3300.94
Software Developers$124,500$59.8510,3200.85
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,350Not published9,6001.26
Security Guards$35,850$17.239,2501.01
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,250$22.729,2500.94
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40,530$19.489,1801.05
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,270$30.428,7600.99
Construction Laborers$50,600$24.338,6201.10
Bartenders$29,750$14.308,3701.54
Light Truck Drivers$42,700$20.538,1801.16
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,550Not published7,6400.77
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,250$22.237,4300.92
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63,370$30.477,3300.81
Project Management Specialists$99,320$47.757,2800.95
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,700Not published7,2300.71
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,610$21.936,6900.66
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,690$18.126,6500.97
Financial Managers$136,330$65.546,4601.07
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,900$23.516,4301.27
Human Resources Specialists$65,260$31.386,2800.96
Physicians, All Other$187,680$90.236,2602.55
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,290$26.106,1101.73
Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,300$17.456,1000.94
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,260$21.286,0200.87
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83,030$39.926,0001.03
Medical and Health Services Managers$101,570$48.835,9901.40
Carpenters$61,180$29.415,9201.23
Management Analysts$85,990$41.345,9100.92
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,060$30.325,8001.25
Bus Drivers, School$46,840$22.525,5701.93
Lawyers$133,040$63.965,5501.03
Computer and Information Systems Managers$159,090$76.495,2901.10
Computer User Support Specialists$59,010$28.375,2701.03
Computer Systems Analysts$98,550$47.385,2301.41
Electricians$69,340$33.345,2100.96
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,130$21.225,1500.88
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$83,190$39.995,0801.06
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,320$29.965,0501.47
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$63,190$30.384,9400.77
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,100$17.364,8901.55
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,690$36.874,8301.00
Medical Assistants$42,840$20.604,8100.82
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,970$38.454,7600.61
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84,800Not published4,3900.99
Dishwashers$30,000$14.424,2801.25
Pharmacy Technicians$41,780$20.094,2701.26
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32,670$15.714,2500.69
Civil Engineers$100,680$48.404,2101.60
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,100$18.324,1901.91
Social and Human Service Assistants$43,970$21.144,1401.32
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,540$13.724,0601.04
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,560$30.084,0501.28
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,090$23.604,0200.94
Driver/Sales Workers$30,660$14.744,0101.37
Sales Managers$125,060$60.123,8900.85
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,650$17.143,8901.13
Managers, All Other$130,750$62.863,8600.87
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30,260$14.553,7301.20
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45,810$22.023,7202.10
Insurance Sales Agents$59,990$28.843,7101.08
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,540$28.143,6100.81
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,610$25.783,6001.21
Mechanical Engineers$98,050$47.143,4701.63
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,510$21.883,4700.63
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,480$38.213,4300.78
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,370$13.163,4001.19
Pharmacists$134,180$64.513,3001.43
Food Preparation Workers$30,120$14.483,2900.51
Self-Enrichment Teachers$36,530$17.563,2201.35
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33,950$16.323,1401.76
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,800$23.943,1201.11
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$62,710$30.153,1100.89
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45,210$21.743,1002.37
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$69,990$33.653,0600.87
Billing and Posting Clerks$45,110$21.693,0301.05
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$70,100$33.702,9100.87
Healthcare Social Workers$60,430$29.052,8102.09
Tellers$40,200$19.332,8001.19
Computer Occupations, All Other$103,420$49.722,7600.89
Postal Service Mail Carriers$59,880$28.792,7601.17
Machinists$55,880$26.862,7601.34
Compliance Officers$70,560$33.932,7300.91
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,140$29.872,6800.91
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,560$28.642,6201.04
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$63,620$30.592,6200.93
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,610$22.892,6101.09
Physician Assistants$125,230$60.212,5602.21
Childcare Workers$29,840$14.352,5600.69
Training and Development Specialists$71,580$34.412,3900.73
Financial and Investment Analysts$82,530$39.682,3900.92
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$105,700Not published2,3501.00
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$59,060Not published2,3402.18
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,630$16.652,3401.11
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$69,030$33.192,3300.71
Data Scientists$96,670$46.482,2701.21
Highway Maintenance Workers$49,710$23.902,2702.05
Dental Assistants$47,690$22.932,2600.81
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,820$20.112,2300.59
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$100,880Not published2,2201.40
Counter and Rental Clerks$38,460$18.492,2200.77
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32,690$15.722,1800.80
Animal Caretakers$30,860$14.842,1601.13
Parts Salespersons$37,790$18.172,1601.12
Industrial Engineers$98,190$47.212,1400.81
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45,950$22.092,1300.92
Physical Therapists$97,750$46.992,1201.10
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,990$17.302,1203.13
Food Service Managers$65,530$31.502,1001.23
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,280$28.982,0701.00
Marketing Managers$127,590$61.342,0600.73
Architectural and Engineering Managers$161,720$77.752,0601.30
Personal Financial Advisors$115,600$55.582,0301.06
Cost Estimators$77,980$37.492,0001.24
Emergency Medical Technicians$43,240$20.792,0001.55
Bakers$35,340$16.992,0001.18
Nurse Practitioners$119,630$57.521,9800.85
Public Relations Specialists$55,910$26.881,9700.97
Social and Community Service Managers$74,170$35.661,9301.28
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,650$17.621,9200.48
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$75,160Not published1,8501.57
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$98,320$47.271,8401.42
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58,530$28.141,8401.66
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$64,800$31.151,8100.81
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$47,570$22.871,8102.22
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$76,440$36.751,7400.75
Medical Records Specialists$46,120$22.171,7401.25
Family Medicine Physicians$275,930$132.661,7302.25
Industrial Production Managers$109,840$52.811,7100.97
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58,470$28.111,6902.23
Manicurists and Pedicurists$28,790$13.841,6701.52
Chief Executives$216,060$103.881,6601.13
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$58,770$28.251,6501.36
Logisticians$77,220$37.121,6300.91
Electrical Engineers$104,990$50.481,6301.14
Cooks, Fast Food$26,620$12.801,6200.35
Human Resources Managers$131,690$63.311,6001.01
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,940$22.571,6001.30
Dental Hygienists$75,960$36.521,5800.99
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$80,440$38.671,5700.70
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,350$29.981,5601.23
Coaches and Scouts$47,050Not published1,5500.87
Recreation Workers$35,980$17.301,5400.65
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$101,600$48.851,5000.94
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$63,310$30.441,5001.02
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,770$22.011,5001.69
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,180$22.691,4501.29
Loan Officers$73,360$35.271,4400.73
Production Workers, All Other$40,490$19.471,4300.79
Construction Managers$103,420$49.721,4200.52
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$58,510Not published1,4101.77
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$59,720$28.711,4101.24
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$46,860$22.531,3901.49
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31,670$15.231,3801.58
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$67,870$32.631,3500.82
Fundraisers$61,990$29.801,3401.68
Chefs and Head Cooks$66,320$31.881,3400.93
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$51,380$24.701,3301.24
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30,690$14.751,3200.70
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45,420$21.841,3101.41
Speech-Language Pathologists$81,810$39.331,3000.99
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59,760$28.731,3000.46
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49,910$23.991,2900.89
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49,490$23.791,2600.78
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$69,150$33.251,2606.99
Facilities Managers$94,950$45.651,2501.12
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48,280$23.211,2500.81
Respiratory Therapists$75,470$36.281,2201.22
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49,730$23.911,2201.16
Construction and Building Inspectors$64,610$31.061,2101.15
Graphic Designers$57,830$27.811,2000.85
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$60,760$29.211,1801.23
Instructional Coordinators$69,720$33.521,1800.72
Occupational Therapists$90,860$43.681,1701.01
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,310$41.981,1601.15
Correctional Officers and Jailers$60,540$29.111,1600.42
Psychiatric Technicians$41,460$19.931,1501.02
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103,060$49.551,1401.03
Information Security Analysts$103,630$49.821,1300.83
Bill and Account Collectors$46,270$22.251,1300.99
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$52,400$25.191,1301.03
Computer Network Architects$123,410$59.331,1100.86
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$59,460$28.591,0801.35
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46,660$22.431,0800.86
Printing Press Operators$47,150$22.671,0801.05
Architectural and Civil Drafters$68,160$32.771,0701.43
Paramedics$61,900$29.761,0601.48
Dentists, General$155,250$74.641,0501.18
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32,140$15.451,0400.73
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,820$19.621,0400.38
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$105,590$50.761,0301.09
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,760$23.441,0300.91
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$65,480$31.481,0201.11
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$74,610$35.871,0100.66
Administrative Services Managers$94,330$45.351,0000.53
Rehabilitation Counselors$49,440$23.771,0001.47
Real Estate Sales Agents$55,190$26.541,0000.72
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63,200Not published9900.53
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$99,210$47.709900.48
Chemists$74,200$35.679801.66
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$79,610Not published9701.45
Protective Service Workers, All Other$36,080$17.359601.64
Firefighters$72,230$34.739500.38
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$121,760Not published9401.60
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,640$13.299400.83
Library Assistants, Clerical$33,380$16.059401.54
Parking Attendants$30,000$14.429400.95
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46,430$22.329300.73
Data Entry Keyers$38,710$18.619301.02
Labor Relations Specialists$78,900$37.939101.97
Surgical Technologists$62,370$29.998901.05
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57,030$27.428900.89
Engineers, All Other$112,420$54.058700.78
Residential Advisors$39,680$19.088701.44
Sheet Metal Workers$58,050$27.918701.02
Tutors$35,710$17.178500.68
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$41,660$20.038501.08
Financial Specialists, All Other$62,810$30.208300.87
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$82,900$39.868300.62
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$83,460$40.128301.09
School Bus Monitors$34,970$16.818301.47
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$70,590$33.948100.80
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$58,110$27.948000.98
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$47,830$22.998002.47
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45,570$21.918000.74
Computer Network Support Specialists$78,820$37.907800.75
Public Safety Telecommunicators$57,880$27.837801.06
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$52,860$25.427700.75
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$44,490$21.397700.90
Roofers$52,350$25.177700.80
Helpers--Production Workers$41,240$19.837700.65
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$77,870Not published7602.64
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40,750$19.597600.64
Dietitians and Nutritionists$67,260$32.347601.37
Phlebotomists$40,430$19.447600.74
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,910Not published7401.08
Postal Service Clerks$61,050$29.357401.40
Butchers and Meat Cutters$41,720$20.067400.76
Food Batchmakers$37,040$17.817400.59
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45,410$21.837300.99
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$41,450$19.937300.86
Tire Repairers and Changers$37,110$17.847300.94
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$49,170$23.647201.36
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$82,220$39.537201.12
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$73,830Not published7201.29
Orderlies$37,740$18.147201.91
Financial Examiners$97,910$47.077101.45
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$59,520$28.617102.31
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$91,500$43.997101.01
Gambling Dealers$39,500$18.997001.16
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$47,340$22.767000.59
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$51,490$24.766901.31
Audio and Video Technicians$50,500$24.286901.38
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$49,040$23.586801.96
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$51,010$24.536801.52
File Clerks$42,920$20.636801.30
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,530$23.336801.42
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72,160$34.696700.99
Physical Therapist Assistants$56,020$26.936700.83
Cargo and Freight Agents$45,760$22.006700.96
Producers and Directors$65,640$31.566600.64
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,940$17.766600.73
Tool and Die Makers$61,160$29.406601.61
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$47,340$22.766501.11
Veterinarians$128,290$61.686401.07
Medical Equipment Preparers$41,670$20.036401.16
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$75,770Not published6301.44
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$45,170$21.726302.52
Web and Digital Interface Designers$85,900$41.306000.74
Couriers and Messengers$42,250$20.316001.23
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$59,440$28.586000.96
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,030$24.536000.88
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44,870$21.575900.55
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$76,940$36.995901.58
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$47,100$22.645800.61
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$95,120$45.735800.71
Database Architects$152,800$73.465701.18
Funeral Attendants$36,080$17.355702.57
Massage Therapists$59,290$28.515600.79
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$37,300Not published5500.47
Mechanical Drafters$69,550$33.445401.88
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$65,360$31.425400.85
Chemical Technicians$51,030$24.535401.31
Financial Risk Specialists$99,680$47.935301.17
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$42,020$20.205300.41
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$60,820$29.245201.18
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$72,090$34.665100.51
Insurance Underwriters$77,760$37.385000.66
Nurse Anesthetists$223,570$107.495001.36
Concierges$38,020$18.285001.41
Advertising Sales Agents$57,920$27.845000.76
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$42,880$20.625000.76
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,010$22.605000.72
Public Relations Managers$104,640$50.314900.92
Health Education Specialists$75,480$36.294901.03
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$78,740$37.864900.76
Psychiatric Aides$44,920$21.604901.92
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$36,660$17.634901.25
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$38,130$18.334900.26
Sewing Machine Operators$35,440$17.044900.65
Fundraising Managers$106,220$51.074801.73
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,360Not published4801.34
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$76,080Not published4801.15
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45,900$22.074800.74
Database Administrators$102,070$49.074700.94
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$72,110Not published4701.60
Chiropractors$62,230$29.924701.64
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$43,890$21.104700.92
Tour and Travel Guides$31,250$15.034701.24
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$42,880$20.624700.34
Purchasing Managers$142,360$68.444600.76
Procurement Clerks$49,260$23.694601.15
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,590$21.444601.96
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$92,510$44.484500.82
Library Technicians$44,820$21.554500.91
Opticians, Dispensing$46,470$22.344500.86
Order Clerks$46,580$22.404500.84
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37,540$18.054400.64
Gas Plant Operators$81,600$39.234403.44
Operations Research Analysts$82,560$39.694300.55
Computer Hardware EngineersNot publishedNot published4300.78
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$75,720Not published4301.25
Pharmacy Aides$39,400$18.944301.51
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$25,970$12.494301.00
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51,130$24.584300.44
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$47,010$22.604301.17
Computer Programmers$85,340$41.034200.64
Pest Control Workers$44,370$21.334200.57
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,890$23.514200.99
Tax Preparers$61,140$29.404100.75
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$63,690$30.624100.95
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$73,090$35.144102.04
Athletic Trainers$56,510Not published4001.83
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46,510$22.363900.84
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$55,950$26.903800.94
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,900$28.803800.78
Editors$62,710$30.153800.58
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$95,200$45.773801.85
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$60,600$29.143800.64
Community Health Workers$49,940$24.013700.84
Occupational Therapy Assistants$61,900$29.763701.00
Sales Engineers$97,430$46.843700.99
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$82,860$39.843700.76
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$48,030$23.093701.40
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$74,330Not published3602.42
Clergy$57,720$27.753500.85
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$78,210$37.603501.02
Wellhead Pumpers$39,060$18.783502.75
Statisticians$75,230$36.173401.61
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,050$32.243400.63
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57,400$27.603400.82
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$83,150Not published3402.38
Optometrists$129,900$62.453401.11
Pediatricians, General$208,050$100.023401.21
Private Detectives and Investigators$49,810$23.953401.35
Credit Analysts$81,580$39.223300.72
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$75,890Not published3301.59
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$63,240$30.403300.70
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,590$23.363300.77
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35,550$17.093300.45
Crane and Tower Operators$61,510$29.573301.06
Biological Technicians$47,810$22.993200.65
Interior Designers$60,380$29.033200.62
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$46,240$22.233201.68
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$60,810$29.243202.70
Web Developers$82,560$39.693100.63
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72,180$34.703101.19
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$98,960Not published3101.22
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$81,040$38.963100.99
Hearing Aid Specialists$44,990$21.633103.82
Transportation Security Screeners$65,270$31.383100.87
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$54,080$26.003100.56
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$44,210$21.263101.29
Budget Analysts$84,660$40.703000.89
Surveyors$77,080$37.063000.82
Environmental Engineers$98,010$47.123001.10
Floral Designers$36,070$17.343001.05
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59,770Not published2900.37
Photographers$42,530$20.452900.79
Glaziers$51,140$24.592900.70
School Psychologists$92,370$44.412800.62
Chemical Plant and System Operators$64,360$30.942802.32
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$71,010$34.142701.01
Social Workers, All Other$87,800$42.212700.60
Musicians and SingersNot published$60.472701.05
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$51,210$24.622701.09
Counselors, All Other$43,100$20.722601.27
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$75,710Not published2601.82
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49,230$23.672600.67
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,250$22.722600.99
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$72,190$34.712601.08
Advertising and Promotions Managers$71,150$34.212501.64
Dietetic Technicians$32,440$15.602501.11
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$80,370$38.642500.35
Meter Readers, Utilities$78,290$37.642501.83
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$67,930$32.662501.25
Judicial Law Clerks$50,590$24.322402.50
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$121,310Not published2401.68
Technical WritersNot publishedNot published2400.74
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$62,450$30.032401.31
Travel Agents$47,540$22.862400.61
Word Processors and Typists$40,550$19.502400.97
Medical Equipment Repairers$59,820$28.762400.51
Training and Development Managers$113,020$54.342300.67
Credit Counselors$58,090$27.932301.18
Biological Scientists, All Other$85,630$41.172300.58
Tile and Stone Setters$65,750$31.612300.89
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51,510$24.762300.63
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$31,220$15.012302.55
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$32,300$15.532300.68
Property Appraisers and Assessors$54,990$26.442200.54
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$119,930$57.662200.32
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$51,480$24.752200.87
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$54,130$26.032201.37
New Accounts Clerks$47,570$22.872200.82
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$66,500$31.972201.88
Dental Laboratory Technicians$49,060$23.592200.89
Petroleum Engineers$130,230$62.612101.59
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$39,910$19.192100.87
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$103,950$49.982101.44
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60,920$29.292100.48
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58,890$28.312102.13
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$102,170$49.122103.45
Plant and System Operators, All Other$50,840$24.442102.04
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$76,410$36.742001.21
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$64,420Not published2001.67
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$62,380$29.992000.73
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$29,400$14.142000.85
Millwrights$61,440$29.542000.71
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,440$23.292002.23
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$39,080$18.792000.84
Commercial Pilots$134,030Not published2000.58
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$65,880$31.671901.47
Religious Workers, All Other$23,730$11.411901.72
History Teachers, Postsecondary$98,850Not published1901.43
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$50,800Not published1900.24
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherNot published$23.801901.64
News Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsNot publishedNot published1900.67
Medical Transcriptionists$47,530$22.851900.65
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$36,130$17.371901.08
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,180$22.681900.85
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$48,310$23.231901.94
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43,420$20.881900.44
Aircraft Service Attendants$34,620$16.641900.85
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$115,320$55.441801.08
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$62,290$29.951800.24
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$93,670Not published1801.90
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$100,030Not published1801.49
Art Directors$96,420$46.361800.46
Writers and AuthorsNot publishedNot published1800.53
Film and Video Editors$54,510$26.211801.01
Physical Therapist Aides$38,740$18.631800.52
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$77,370$37.201800.90
Actuaries$117,600$56.541700.87
Nuclear Engineers$133,250$64.061701.54
Psychologists, All Other$84,740$40.741701.22
Urban and Regional Planners$79,690$38.311700.53
Social Science Research Assistants$50,070$24.071700.77
Legal Support Workers, All Other$74,360$35.751700.52
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$95,210Not published1701.38
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$32,160$15.461703.45
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$80,970$38.931701.03
Compensation and Benefits Managers$145,340$69.871600.98
Lodging Managers$60,920$29.291600.53
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$74,900Not published1601.75
Broadcast Technicians$81,030$38.961601.05
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$73,460$35.321601.10
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$59,390$28.551601.13
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$51,220$24.621600.74
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$48,240$23.191600.98
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$36,090$17.351603.33
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$100,780$48.451501.56
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$60,200$28.941501.35
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$91,620Not published1501.56
General Internal Medicine Physicians$291,570$140.181500.32
Occupational Therapy Aides$37,100$17.841504.83
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$35,610$17.121501.34
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$57,040$27.421501.06
Home Appliance Repairers$50,890$24.471500.65
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$37,170$17.871500.30
Foundry Mold and Coremakers$47,550$22.861501.65
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$29,840$14.351500.82
Funeral Home Managers$105,930$50.931401.43
Biochemists and Biophysicists$125,020$60.111400.59
Physical Scientists, All Other$128,750$61.901400.88
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$60,070Not published1400.67
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$49,930$24.011400.89
Radiation Therapists$84,020$40.401401.16
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$32,290$15.531400.23
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$47,110$22.651400.44
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$121,920$58.621400.80
Continuous Mining Machine Operators$60,780$29.221401.39
Power Plant Operators$93,870$45.131400.67
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,670$21.471400.43
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$38,630$18.571300.81
Exercise Physiologists$42,240$20.311302.08
Therapists, All Other$62,840$30.211300.80
Surgeons, All Other$239,200 or more$115.00 or more1300.72
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$51,370$24.701301.02
Brokerage Clerks$60,670$29.171300.51
Helpers--Electricians$43,770$21.051300.29
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$47,610$22.891301.21
Sailors and Marine Oilers$37,920$18.231300.59
Education Administrators, All OtherNot publishedNot published1200.30
Landscape Architects$73,930$35.541200.89
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$127,640$61.371200.78
Materials Engineers$92,740$44.591200.74
Microbiologists$59,940$28.821200.87
Conservation Scientists$58,960$28.341200.64
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$111,970$53.831201.02
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$52,470$25.231200.47
Interpreters and Translators$62,730$30.161200.31
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$63,480$30.521201.28
Audiologists$67,650$32.531201.18
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$82,830$39.821201.01
Barbers$30,990$14.901201.09
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$34,410$16.541200.60
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$48,890$23.511201.02
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43,490$20.911200.42
Chemical Engineers$152,290$73.221100.71
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$63,830$30.691100.50
Curators$73,330$35.251101.26
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$69,420$33.381100.80
Orthotists and Prosthetists$62,970$30.271101.69
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$38,030$18.281101.57
Helpers--Carpenters$42,210$20.291100.68
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$37,460$18.011100.59
Prepress Technicians and Workers$48,700$23.421100.63
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,040$25.501100.61
Airfield Operations Specialists$54,090$26.001101.06
Bridge and Lock Tenders$68,810$33.081104.91
Museum Technicians and Conservators$37,520$18.041001.09
Recreational Therapists$61,250$29.451000.96
Genetic Counselors$99,030$47.611003.65
Boilermakers$91,420$43.951001.40
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$49,610$23.851000.32
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$51,260$24.651000.68
Food Processing Workers, All Other$39,290$18.891000.22
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,960$23.541001.12
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$38,650$18.581000.76
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,380$28.551001.42
Emergency Management Directors$90,170$43.35900.92
Aerospace Engineers$128,390$61.73900.18
Economists$122,980$59.13900.70
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$94,680$45.52900.35
Archivists$60,520$29.10901.62
Commercial and Industrial Designers$84,760$40.75900.38
Music Directors and Composers$57,650$27.72901.03
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$35,460$17.05900.20
Carpet Installers$47,520$22.85900.92
Rail Car Repairers$59,810$28.76900.56
Motorcycle Mechanics$49,200$23.66900.96
Bicycle Repairers$41,020$19.72901.04
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$39,880$19.17900.41
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,130$37.08800.89
Life Scientists, All Other$81,540$39.20801.54
Physicists$224,160$107.77800.54
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$43,440$20.88801.56
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$95,440Not published800.92
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$101,550Not published800.89
Bailiffs$55,240$26.56800.67
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$49,120$23.61800.29
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$51,440$24.73800.48
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,170$19.31802.47
Transportation Inspectors$91,620$44.05800.45
Material Moving Workers, All Other$39,900$19.18800.46
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$65,590$31.54701.05
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$96,840Not published701.42
Special Education Teachers, All Other$62,270Not published700.30
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$86,610$41.64700.18
Costume Attendants$49,660$23.88701.57
Financial Clerks, All Other$52,480$25.23700.26
Riggers$55,180$26.53700.43
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$51,070$24.55700.66
Epidemiologists$91,800$44.14600.65
ActorsNot published$21.66600.16
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$45,300Not published600.56
Podiatrists$168,110$80.82600.91
Animal Trainers$35,940$17.28600.45
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$51,090$24.56600.74
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$58,240$28.00600.31
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$80,050$38.48600.32
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$46,210$22.22600.50
Furniture Finishers$46,870$22.53600.57
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$49,140$23.62600.61
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$35,020$16.84600.21
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$61,190$29.42602.48
Computer and Information Research Scientists$130,300$62.64500.18
Fashion Designers$53,950$25.94500.31
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$73,140$35.16500.59
Medical Dosimetrists$131,250$63.10502.08
Telephone OperatorsNot publishedNot published501.93
Statistical Assistants$47,740$22.95501.49
Stonemasons$65,530$31.50500.83
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$66,330$31.89500.34
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$80,430$38.67500.59
Anthropologists and Archeologists$60,690$29.18400.55
Forensic Science Technicians$55,380$26.63400.28
Athletes and Sports Competitors$61,160Not published400.38
Sound Engineering Technicians$52,060$25.03400.39
Physicians, PathologistsNot publishedNot published400.46
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$45,070$21.67400.22
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$33,870$16.28400.67
Upholsterers$43,250$20.79400.29
Etchers and Engravers$44,110$21.21400.80
Food Science Technicians$48,970$23.55300.33
Forest and Conservation Technicians$54,060$25.99300.14
Proofreaders and Copy Markers$45,740$21.99300.97
Forest and Conservation Workers$51,330$24.68300.74
Ship Engineers$73,550$35.36300.50
Animal Control Workers$52,000$25.00Not publishedNot published
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$57,570$27.68Not publishedNot published
Cooks, Short Order$17,150$8.24Not publishedNot published
Dentists, All Other Specialists$230,480$110.81Not publishedNot published
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$57,350$27.57Not publishedNot published
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$58,940$28.34Not publishedNot published
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$44,130$21.22Not publishedNot published
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$35,790$17.21Not publishedNot published
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$49,570$23.83Not publishedNot published
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61,480$29.56Not publishedNot published
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$33,280$16.00Not publishedNot published
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$39,190$18.84Not publishedNot published
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$57,010$27.41Not publishedNot published
Marriage and Family Therapists$64,430$30.98Not publishedNot published
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$74,900$36.01Not publishedNot published
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$38,790$18.65Not publishedNot published
Orthodontists$239,200 or more$115.00 or moreNot publishedNot published
Parking Enforcement Workers$35,210$16.93Not publishedNot published
Personal Service Managers, All Other$56,820$27.32Not publishedNot published
Psychiatrists$235,240$113.10Not publishedNot published
Radiologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or moreNot publishedNot published
Real Estate Brokers$64,120$30.83Not publishedNot published
Shampooers$21,510$10.34Not publishedNot published
Skincare Specialists$42,620$20.49Not publishedNot published
Special Effects Artists and Animators$69,300$33.32Not publishedNot published
Surgical Assistants$50,410$24.24Not publishedNot published
Telemarketers$26,990$12.97Not publishedNot published
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$47,710$22.94Not publishedNot published

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