metropolitan statistical area · 38900

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area

Figures describe the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Portland city limits. The area spans OR, WA.

Median annual wage, all occupations$60,690
Total employment1,208,410

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area was $60,690 per year ($29.18 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 1,208,410 jobs. 690 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
Semiconductor Processing Technicians29.817,290$62,810
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other23.6811,120$41,600
Directors, Religious Activities and Education6.381,100$46,110
Psychologists, All Other4.71690$86,680
Special Effects Artists and Animators4.43690Not published
Clergy3.931,750$65,710
Social Workers, All Other3.701,810$67,820
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants3.622,870$36,420

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 690 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area
Occupation
Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,620$17.1334,8401.16
Retail Salespersons$37,340$17.9528,2300.93
Stockers and Order Fillers$44,440$21.3726,7501.21
Registered Nurses$130,310$62.6524,2200.92
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$45,570$21.9122,8600.68
General and Operations Managers$121,050$58.2021,0700.77
Cashiers$36,560$17.5820,1500.84
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,100$22.1718,6400.81
Software Developers$156,000$75.0018,2601.39
Office Clerks, General$50,640$24.3515,9200.83
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$41,170$19.7914,6200.85
Project Management Specialists$108,340$52.0914,4401.74
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63,800$30.6714,3700.90
Waiters and Waitresses$54,780$26.3413,9100.79
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55,360$26.6213,5101.02
Cooks, Restaurant$45,200$21.7313,0201.19
Customer Service Representatives$48,650$23.3912,7200.63
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45,280Not published12,5001.13
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,040$27.4212,1701.14
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$41,600$20.0011,12023.68
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,660$38.3010,9001.29
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77,900$37.4510,6701.11
Accountants and Auditors$92,200$44.3310,1000.90
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48,900$23.519,9001.04
Carpenters$73,710$35.449,2101.77
Security Guards$46,820$22.519,1100.91
Nursing Assistants$50,350$24.218,8900.79
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$58,760$28.258,8600.74
Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,630$20.988,3401.18
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54,560$26.238,2901.11
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$85,350$41.038,1301.16
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57,150$27.487,9700.91
Construction Laborers$54,240$26.087,9500.93
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76,380$36.727,7400.69
Human Resources Specialists$80,100$38.517,6101.07
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$82,330Not published7,5300.70
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$74,900$36.017,5300.77
Electricians$105,090$50.537,3401.25
Light Truck Drivers$47,720$22.947,3400.96
Semiconductor Processing Technicians$62,810$30.207,29029.81
Bartenders$45,590$21.926,9801.19
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48,170$23.166,9301.09
Food Preparation Workers$38,730$18.626,8700.99
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84,120Not published6,7900.82
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$46,450$22.336,7100.91
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,180$22.696,5000.60
Medical Assistants$56,240$27.046,3901.01
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39,000$18.756,0700.91
Social and Human Service Assistants$51,710$24.865,9301.74
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$112,480$54.085,8800.93
Computer and Information Systems Managers$183,720$88.335,6801.09
Computer User Support Specialists$65,880$31.675,6301.01
Financial Managers$164,680$79.175,5500.85
Management Analysts$103,470$49.745,5400.79
Managers, All Other$132,440$63.675,2901.09
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,830$31.175,2501.08
Industrial Engineers$129,890$62.455,2301.84
Lawyers$155,330$74.685,1700.88
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,510$36.794,9700.95
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$78,380$37.694,9201.29
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$78,710$37.844,8301.41
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$75,420$36.264,6401.21
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$101,010$48.564,6001.27
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$93,200$44.814,3900.91
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,910$32.174,3301.42
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52,120$25.064,2200.70
Civil Engineers$106,280$51.104,1801.46
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60,450$29.064,1800.76
Dental Assistants$59,890$28.794,1201.37
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$61,190$29.424,1101.01
Marketing Managers$172,610$82.994,0501.32
Computer Systems Analysts$127,360$61.234,0201.00
Self-Enrichment Teachers$53,790$25.863,9801.54
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,310$21.783,9501.06
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45,800$22.023,9201.14
Sales Managers$162,640$78.193,9100.79
Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,450$18.003,9000.90
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$78,750$37.863,8801.09
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,460$28.103,7900.82
Counter and Rental Clerks$45,760$22.003,7601.21
Insurance Sales Agents$60,480$29.083,6900.99
Dishwashers$37,250$17.913,5800.96
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$89,590Not published3,5400.73
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$53,280$25.623,5402.02
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$75,430$36.263,5101.15
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$43,410$20.873,3901.01
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$62,050$29.833,3001.02
Coaches and Scouts$48,970Not published3,2801.70
Medical and Health Services Managers$151,260$72.723,2100.69
Training and Development Specialists$77,000$37.023,2100.90
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,140$23.153,1701.65
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$59,570$28.643,1601.26
Billing and Posting Clerks$52,820$25.393,1501.00
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$39,220$18.863,1201.05
Compliance Officers$86,600$41.633,0900.95
Graphic Designers$75,650$36.373,0902.01
Public Relations Specialists$78,380$37.683,0501.39
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,040$38.003,0400.82
Childcare Workers$39,590$19.033,0200.75
Physicians, All Other$333,860$160.512,9401.10
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,440$21.852,8700.97
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36,420$17.512,8703.62
Bus Drivers, School$62,190$29.902,8500.91
Loan Officers$96,100$46.202,8401.33
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$102,950$49.502,8201.15
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$55,040$26.462,7402.62
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37,230$17.902,7201.19
Construction Managers$146,740$70.552,6900.91
Recreation Workers$42,580$20.472,6601.03
Financial and Investment Analysts$117,280$56.382,5900.92
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$65,260$31.382,5800.81
Mechanical Engineers$105,020$50.492,5201.09
Cooks, Fast Food$38,580$18.552,5200.51
Bakers$43,440$20.882,5201.37
Logisticians$87,950$42.282,5101.29
Pharmacy Technicians$58,590$28.172,4600.67
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$78,400$37.692,4000.87
Driver/Sales Workers$46,330$22.282,3900.75
Dental Hygienists$123,100$59.182,3801.38
Food Service Managers$63,840$30.692,3701.28
Computer Occupations, All Other$103,990$50.002,3600.70
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$71,990$34.612,3301.03
Electrical Engineers$128,080$61.582,3201.50
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$123,810$59.532,3201.05
Postal Service Mail Carriers$59,990$28.842,3000.90
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$97,200$46.732,2900.44
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$143,170Not published2,2800.89
Roofers$61,210$29.432,2802.17
Sheet Metal Workers$79,570$38.262,2802.45
Cost Estimators$83,800$40.292,2601.29
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$83,510$40.152,2500.45
Animal Caretakers$37,370$17.972,2401.08
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$82,180$39.512,2100.91
Manicurists and Pedicurists$47,280$22.732,1901.84
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38,120$18.332,1600.51
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$53,550$25.752,1601.45
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$77,410$37.222,1400.56
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$80,170$38.552,1301.72
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$49,540$23.822,1102.29
Operations Research Analysts$102,480$49.272,1002.48
Machinists$64,170$30.852,0900.94
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$58,670$28.212,0801.32
Pharmacists$168,830$81.172,0700.83
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$72,370Not published2,0501.76
Human Resources Managers$148,900$71.592,0101.17
Industrial Production Managers$127,800$61.441,9801.03
Parts Salespersons$47,340$22.761,9800.94
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59,360$28.541,9801.50
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$42,950$20.651,9801.03
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61,460$29.551,9700.65
Tellers$46,110$22.171,9300.75
Instructional Coordinators$94,280$45.331,9201.08
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45,690$21.971,8901.92
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$36,000$17.311,8700.91
Engineers, All Other$126,380$60.761,8501.54
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$64,170$30.851,8501.56
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35,970$17.291,8400.60
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$109,860$52.821,8101.05
Social and Community Service Managers$85,600$41.161,8101.11
Social Workers, All Other$67,820$32.611,8103.70
Physical Therapists$106,250$51.081,8100.87
Food Batchmakers$42,860$20.611,7801.32
Clergy$65,710$31.591,7503.93
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$82,160$39.501,7300.69
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,990$37.501,7302.34
Firefighters$85,170$40.951,7300.64
Data Scientists$129,600$62.311,7000.83
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$100,490$48.311,7002.05
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$120,110$57.751,6801.20
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$47,570$22.871,6202.21
Massage Therapists$84,730$40.741,5802.05
Chefs and Head Cooks$65,690$31.581,5801.02
Administrative Services Managers$123,280$59.271,5700.76
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,640$25.311,5601.26
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$109,760$52.771,5501.07
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38,970$18.731,5500.76
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$83,010$39.911,5400.59
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$104,810$50.391,5200.85
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,670$23.401,5001.75
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$59,610$28.661,5000.63
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$86,890$41.771,5000.90
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$65,920$31.691,5001.31
Healthcare Social Workers$85,790$41.241,4601.00
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$123,500Not published1,4600.85
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$129,330$62.181,4501.92
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$64,480$31.001,4201.28
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$57,890$27.831,4201.04
Real Estate Sales Agents$65,380$31.441,4100.94
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$75,090$36.101,4100.88
Computer Network Support Specialists$69,010$33.181,4001.23
Nurse Practitioners$158,890$76.391,3900.56
Production Workers, All Other$47,780$22.971,3900.71
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$57,150$27.471,3800.83
Fundraisers$71,340$34.301,3701.59
Correctional Officers and Jailers$84,640$40.691,3500.46
Medical Records Specialists$61,890$29.761,3400.89
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$59,300$28.511,3400.96
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,720$22.461,3001.11
Helpers--Production Workers$45,620$21.931,2700.99
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$78,520$37.751,2600.92
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$59,350$28.541,2401.39
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$62,660$30.131,2302.14
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58,860$28.301,2101.45
Construction and Building Inspectors$93,340$44.871,2001.05
Architectural and Civil Drafters$75,560$36.331,1801.47
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$60,020$28.851,1800.92
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$73,740$35.451,1701.14
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49,530$23.811,1701.95
Producers and Directors$88,450$42.521,1601.04
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$75,570$36.331,1602.70
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$77,980$37.491,1601.06
Speech-Language Pathologists$107,650$51.751,1400.80
Facilities Managers$118,190$56.821,1300.93
Physician Assistants$163,810$78.761,1100.88
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$46,110$22.171,1006.38
Cargo and Freight Agents$50,260$24.161,1001.46
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$63,470$30.511,1000.91
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$81,100$38.991,1001.70
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$62,720$30.161,0900.77
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,350$17.481,0900.89
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$82,130$39.491,0701.02
Tire Repairers and Changers$48,880$23.501,0601.26
Computer Network Architects$137,200$65.961,0500.75
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$97,410$46.831,0500.96
Community Health Workers$55,550$26.711,0502.19
Protective Service Workers, All Other$45,770$22.011,0501.66
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$39,270$18.881,0502.09
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61,040$29.351,0500.90
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,470$22.821,0501.08
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39,290$18.891,0500.68
Natural Sciences Managers$165,200$79.431,0401.23
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$98,050$47.141,0401.50
Emergency Medical Technicians$52,010$25.011,0400.74
Cooks, Short Order$38,810$18.661,0300.96
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$61,020$29.341,0300.85
Printing Press Operators$49,670$23.881,0300.92
Public Relations Managers$140,110$67.361,0201.76
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$75,660Not published1,0201.40
Veterinarians$131,720$63.331,0101.54
Library Technicians$57,050$27.439901.85
Dentists, General$209,440$100.699901.02
Parking Attendants$39,480$18.989900.93
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$89,040$42.819601.10
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74,910Not published9602.02
Real Estate Brokers$63,070$30.329602.68
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$44,320$21.319601.05
Musicians and SingersNot publishedNot published9503.39
Phlebotomists$51,680$24.859500.85
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$62,350$29.979500.68
Flight Attendants$61,480Not published9500.93
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58,680$28.219301.78
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,870$36.489101.55
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$81,090Not published9001.06
Labor Relations Specialists$93,590$45.008901.76
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$83,140Not published8900.44
Medical Equipment Preparers$51,000$24.528901.47
Web and Digital Interface Designers$120,640$58.008801.00
Art Directors$145,410$69.918802.14
Data Entry Keyers$42,760$20.568800.89
Tax Preparers$61,350$29.498701.46
Library Assistants, Clerical$48,470$23.308701.30
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57,660$27.728601.06
Web Developers$73,920$35.548501.57
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$61,300$29.478401.47
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$49,950$24.018402.10
Butchers and Meat Cutters$51,980$24.998400.79
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$52,880$25.428300.72
Computer Programmers$99,150$47.678201.14
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$112,640$54.168200.62
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$65,790$31.638100.92
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$135,300$65.058100.80
Fundraising Managers$106,790$51.348002.64
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$82,880Not published8000.63
Skincare Specialists$57,930$27.858001.42
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57,110$27.468000.60
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$79,350$38.157801.67
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61,560$29.607701.21
Interior Designers$73,700$35.447601.37
Respiratory Therapists$100,030$48.097600.70
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$58,300$28.037600.76
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$35,000$16.837602.09
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57,410$27.607501.66
Purchasing Managers$149,030$71.657401.13
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$47,040$22.617400.58
Database Administrators$103,110$49.577301.34
Biological Technicians$57,200$27.507301.35
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49,550Not published7300.57
Occupational Therapists$112,100$53.907300.58
Advertising Sales Agents$76,570$36.817301.02
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46,950$22.577301.42
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$76,630$36.847301.08
Rehabilitation Counselors$55,570$26.727100.97
Financial Specialists, All Other$88,380$42.497000.68
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$83,510$40.157001.01
Editors$75,430$36.267000.98
Family Medicine Physicians$286,170$137.587000.83
Chief Executives$375,810$180.686900.43
Psychologists, All Other$86,680$41.676904.71
Tutors$54,230$26.076900.51
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsNot publishedNot published6904.43
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$128,420$61.746900.99
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$35,150$16.906900.73
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,460$24.746900.93
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$128,500$61.786800.56
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50,030$24.056800.84
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,380$24.226701.44
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$173,190Not published6700.83
Computer and Information Research Scientists$206,220$99.156602.29
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,360$24.696600.89
Surgical Technologists$82,430$39.636500.72
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$91,870Not published6401.42
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$55,190$26.546400.91
Sewing Machine Operators$41,980$20.186300.77
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$43,780$21.056301.92
Urban and Regional Planners$103,070$49.556201.79
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$84,930$40.836101.14
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$83,760$40.276100.56
Writers and Authors$87,560$42.106001.60
Opticians, Dispensing$49,620$23.866001.05
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$76,910$36.986000.59
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$49,380$23.746000.82
Physical Therapist Aides$36,200$17.405901.59
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$105,890$50.915900.77
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$49,310$23.715900.55
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$103,130Not published5800.90
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44,920$21.605800.78
Financial Examiners$99,820$47.995601.07
Database Architects$143,410$68.955601.08
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$49,740$23.915601.77
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$91,480Not published5501.48
Bill and Account Collectors$53,620$25.785500.44
Highway Maintenance Workers$65,300$31.395500.46
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$95,360$45.845401.07
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$86,420Not published5300.62
New Accounts Clerks$50,570$24.315301.86
Budget Analysts$96,430$46.365201.42
Couriers and Messengers$45,650$21.955200.97
Health Education Specialists$75,500$36.305101.01
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100,800Not published5101.31
Environmental Engineers$127,080$61.105001.68
Pest Control Workers$47,430$22.805000.62
Residential Advisors$47,160$22.675000.77
Credit Analysts$82,110$39.484900.98
Sales Engineers$129,850$62.434901.22
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,680$25.814901.40
Chiropractors$83,470$40.134801.55
Emergency Medicine Physicians$239,200 or more$115.00 or more4801.89
Pediatricians, General$212,660$102.244801.57
File Clerks$52,280$25.144800.85
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$82,610$39.714701.59
Marriage and Family Therapists$77,850$37.434700.90
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$82,740Not published4700.53
Physical Therapist Assistants$74,690$35.914700.54
Public Safety Telecommunicators$81,160$39.024700.60
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$81,780Not published4601.42
Technical Writers$81,540$39.204601.31
Order Clerks$52,540$25.264600.79
Home Appliance Repairers$58,450$28.104601.83
Drafters, All Other$62,610$30.104503.96
Conservation Scientists$83,580$40.184502.23
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$106,190Not published4501.45
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$60,960$29.314501.30
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$83,860$40.324500.45
Interpreters and Translators$60,960$29.314401.09
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$49,850$23.974400.93
Chemists$94,990$45.674300.66
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82,480Not published4303.29
Psychiatric Technicians$46,290$22.264300.36
Helpers--Electricians$52,690$25.334300.88
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$61,520$29.584300.57
Floral Designers$46,420$22.324201.33
Dietitians and Nutritionists$85,860$41.284200.69
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$64,230$30.884201.03
Mechanical Drafters$80,510$38.714101.31
Audio and Video Technicians$56,870$27.344100.75
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$98,120$47.174100.78
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$90,160Not published4002.57
Postal Service Clerks$62,130$29.874000.69
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$81,700$39.284000.98
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$75,660$36.384001.81
Statisticians$93,620$45.013901.73
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$48,880$23.503903.72
Financial Clerks, All Other$56,230$27.043901.37
Tile and Stone Setters$61,900$29.763901.39
Glaziers$73,860$35.513900.86
Dental Laboratory Technicians$48,800$23.463901.46
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$93,430$44.923803.41
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$78,850Not published3700.61
Travel Agents$58,030$27.903700.86
Medical Equipment Repairers$75,900$36.493700.72
Food Processing Workers, All Other$36,640$17.623700.74
Training and Development Managers$136,120$65.443600.96
School Psychologists$113,950$54.783600.72
Carpet Installers$57,840$27.813603.32
Tapers$92,490$44.473603.63
Lodging Managers$73,640$35.413501.07
Financial Risk Specialists$105,500$50.723500.70
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$89,880$43.213502.50
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$63,530$30.543501.20
Photographers$59,220$28.473500.86
Optometrists$136,250$65.513501.05
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$86,940$41.803501.17
Aircraft Service Attendants$39,850$19.163501.43
Insurance Underwriters$79,080$38.023400.42
Legal Support Workers, All Other$71,490$34.373400.93
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$107,310Not published3401.24
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$85,300Not published3402.12
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$95,750$46.033400.70
Brokerage Clerks$75,420$36.263401.22
Advertising and Promotions Managers$154,490$74.283301.99
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$122,130$58.723300.55
Commercial and Industrial Designers$81,450$39.163301.27
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$120,650$58.003300.97
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$57,140$27.473302.65
Surveyors$98,610$47.413200.82
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$59,710$28.713201.20
Religious Workers, All Other$41,700$20.053202.61
Medical Transcriptionists$47,370$22.773201.00
Pipelayers$73,920$35.543201.23
Education Administrators, All Other$95,290$45.813100.71
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$76,970$37.013100.83
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$103,920Not published3101.36
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$119,350$57.383100.35
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$93,440$44.933101.08
Biological Scientists, All Other$95,600$45.963000.69
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$101,270Not published3001.94
Special Education Teachers, All Other$97,070Not published3001.15
Cooks, All Other$44,340$21.323001.97
Telemarketers$44,160$21.233000.65
Procurement Clerks$51,870$24.943000.70
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$49,920$24.003001.89
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$45,260$21.763001.22
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,250$23.203001.19
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$46,350$22.283001.73
Commercial Pilots$105,910Not published3000.82
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$43,390$20.863001.70
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$63,480$30.523003.92
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$105,020$50.492901.57
Orderlies$45,110$21.692900.72
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$51,030$24.542900.70
Logging Equipment Operators$64,520$31.022901.78
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$62,200$29.902900.99
Food Science Technicians$51,570$24.792802.43
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$73,840Not published2802.87
Surgeons, All Other$239,200 or more$115.00 or more2801.45
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$92,930$44.682801.24
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$47,310$22.742802.08
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$60,310$29.002801.19
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$50,180$24.132801.08
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$78,170$37.582701.95
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$77,540Not published2701.16
Acupuncturists$67,210$32.312704.36
Psychiatric Aides$45,660$21.952700.98
Private Detectives and Investigators$78,330$37.662700.98
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$44,280$21.292700.63
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41,410$19.912701.39
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$87,160Not published2600.35
News Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsNot publishedNot published2600.85
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,630$22.902600.54
Tool and Die Makers$77,780$37.392600.58
Landscape Architects$73,600$35.392501.65
Soil and Plant Scientists$94,940$45.642502.00
Film and Video Editors$71,990$34.612501.27
Pharmacy Aides$42,140$20.262500.81
Bicycle Repairers$47,930$23.042502.65
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$59,030$28.382501.85
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$99,010$47.602500.68
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,130$23.622500.55
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$96,460$46.382400.83
Chemical Technicians$58,020$27.892400.55
Set and Exhibit Designers$62,770$30.182402.86
Nurse Anesthetists$246,070$118.302400.60
Concierges$40,880$19.652400.63
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$138,600$66.642401.31
Millwrights$76,200$36.642400.77
Forest and Conservation Technicians$59,610$28.662300.96
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$60,900$29.282301.07
Mechanical Door Repairers$51,330$24.682301.08
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59,270$28.492300.50
Foundry Mold and Coremakers$67,060$32.242302.35
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57,050$27.432301.14
Agricultural Technicians$46,800$22.502201.87
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$81,120Not published2202.50
Media and Communication Workers, All OtherNot publishedNot published2201.43
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$110,510$53.132200.53
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$75,630$36.362201.39
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$70,530$33.912200.67
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$95,670$45.992202.04
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$60,760$29.212204.94
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$155,690$74.852203.28
ActorsNot published$28.972100.48
School Bus Monitors$41,490$19.952100.34
Solar Photovoltaic Installers$66,320$31.882100.88
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46,110$22.172100.60
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$73,560$35.362101.40
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$71,600$34.432102.87
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$46,820$22.512100.82
Crane and Tower Operators$80,260$38.592100.62
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$77,570$37.292000.46
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81,280$39.082000.70
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$113,350$54.502001.56
History Teachers, Postsecondary$101,790Not published2001.34
Designers, All Other$70,790$34.042002.75
Tour and Travel Guides$39,260$18.882000.47
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$46,380$22.302000.37
Prepress Technicians and Workers$56,850$27.332001.06
Upholsterers$49,050$23.582001.28
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$67,830$32.611901.94
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$59,020$28.381902.18
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$74,060$35.611901.48
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58,250$28.001901.73
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$55,470$26.671901.74
Compensation and Benefits Managers$168,540$81.031801.02
Foresters$89,780$43.161802.18
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more1801.11
Barbers$64,310$30.921801.54
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$40,660$19.551800.80
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$34,670$16.671800.92
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$59,220$28.471800.98
Physical Scientists, All Other$117,770$56.621700.97
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$79,650Not published1702.79
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$128,140Not published1702.21
Nurse Midwives$147,140$70.741702.84
Anesthesiologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more1700.56
General Internal Medicine Physicians$269,700$129.661700.32
Radiologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more1700.82
Occupational Therapy Assistants$78,640$37.811700.44
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$40,320$19.391700.67
Etchers and Engravers$37,780$18.161702.86
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$111,460Not published1601.57
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$74,950Not published1601.65
Music Directors and Composers$66,800$32.121601.69
Athletic Trainers$59,370Not published1600.69
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$50,270$24.171601.37
Riggers$79,810$38.371600.91
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$46,350$22.281601.13
Sailors and Marine Oilers$63,900$30.721600.65
Transportation Inspectors$107,840$51.851600.82
Credit Counselors$61,980$29.801500.70
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$124,960$60.081500.88
Food Scientists and Technologists$80,050$38.491501.48
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$69,750$33.531500.54
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$61,420$29.531501.40
Rail Car Repairers$87,470$42.051500.89
Woodworkers, All Other$49,240$23.671503.40
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$74,430$35.781401.15
Microbiologists$90,460$43.491400.95
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$101,550Not published1401.95
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$121,210Not published1401.53
Curators$64,060$30.801401.49
Lighting Technicians$58,280$28.021401.96
Psychiatrists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more1400.64
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$42,840$20.591400.71
Actuaries$129,100$62.071300.61
Anthropologists and Archeologists$85,160$40.941301.80
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$72,170$34.701300.54
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$103,470Not published1305.06
Craft Artists$51,060$24.551303.61
Radiation Therapists$128,650$61.851300.96
Helpers--Carpenters$51,200$24.621300.77
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$53,400$25.671300.48
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60,180$28.931300.54
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$39,510$19.001300.65
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$127,110$61.111200.65
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$88,790$42.691201.24
Life Scientists, All Other$109,580$52.691202.06
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85,740Not published1202.31
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$104,090Not published1201.28
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$524,350$252.091201.11
Surgical Assistants$86,890$41.781200.68
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$126,750$60.941200.59
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$70,500$33.891200.80
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$40,370$19.411201.99
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$51,110$24.571200.57
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$57,550$27.671200.57
Aerospace Engineers$138,670$66.671100.22
Broadcast Technicians$53,650$25.791100.67
Podiatrists$228,380$109.801101.46
Orthotists and Prosthetists$106,990$51.441101.46
Animal Trainers$66,040$31.751100.75
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$49,930$24.011100.57
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$66,160$31.811100.43
Avionics Technicians$107,370$51.621100.74
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,110$26.981100.54
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$43,250$20.791101.37
Epidemiologists$98,110$47.171001.10
Survey Researchers$64,460$30.991001.59
Social Science Research Assistants$59,850$28.781000.41
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$105,240Not published1002.56
Sound Engineering Technicians$76,050$36.561000.98
Physicians, Pathologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more1001.14
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$127,010$61.061000.72
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$58,550$28.151000.47
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$55,380$26.621001.43
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$64,240$30.881000.37
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$81,250$39.061000.45
Chemical Plant and System Operators$87,210$41.931000.75
Medical Appliance Technicians$47,670$22.921001.18
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,340$29.491001.34
Materials Scientists$150,550$72.38901.32
Artists and Related Workers, All Other$80,640$38.77901.74
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$57,600$27.69900.53
Therapists, All Other$90,130$43.33900.53
Audiologists$109,560$52.67900.81
Cardiologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more900.66
Dermatologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more901.07
Hearing Aid Specialists$75,020$36.07901.03
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers$39,970$19.22904.40
Agricultural Equipment Operators$44,150$21.23900.39
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$59,790$28.74900.79
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$129,590$62.31900.58
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$71,620$34.43900.49
Hydrologists$113,550$54.59801.86
Forensic Science Technicians$87,460$42.05800.52
Correspondence Clerks$65,270$31.38802.33
Motorcycle Mechanics$62,610$30.10800.76
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37,780$18.16800.07
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$47,590$22.88800.78
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38,460$18.49801.16
Furniture Finishers$39,080$18.79800.74
Plant and System Operators, All Other$73,540$35.36800.71
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$88,840$42.71701.44
Chemical Engineers$131,690$63.31700.42
Materials Engineers$128,250$61.66700.39
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$81,100$38.99700.85
Counselors, All Other$78,740$37.86700.30
Museum Technicians and Conservators$52,050$25.02700.76
Neurologists$337,810$162.41700.82
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$51,430$24.73700.80
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$63,110$30.34700.48
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$50,520$24.29700.59
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$75,020$36.07701.47
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$37,830$18.19700.62
Material Moving Workers, All Other$48,230$23.19700.37
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$97,750$47.00600.58
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$113,550$54.59600.78
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$178,260$85.70600.30
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$96,330Not published602.16
Archivists$61,880$29.75601.03
Recreational Therapists$72,390$34.80600.49
Meter Readers, Utilities$65,600$31.54600.42
Agricultural Inspectors$65,520$31.50600.53
Forest and Conservation Workers$41,610$20.01601.31
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$98,070$47.15601.20
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$47,820$22.99601.35
Emergency Management Directors$119,870$57.63500.51
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$119,990$57.69500.98
Physicists$172,080$82.73500.33
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$93,990Not published500.45
DancersNot published$33.17500.83
Exercise Physiologists$74,380$35.76500.72
Parking Enforcement Workers$76,750$36.90500.74
Logging Workers, All Other$58,840$28.29504.03
Pile Driver Operators$111,070$53.40502.70
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticNot publishedNot published501.48
Gas Plant Operators$118,640$57.04500.34
Ship Engineers$88,800$42.69500.69
Funeral Home Managers$83,960$40.37400.36
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesNot publishedNot published400.43
Hydrologic Technicians$82,360$39.60401.91
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$80,380Not published400.34
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$105,240Not published400.33
Embalmers$58,170$27.97401.43
Desktop Publishers$61,020$29.34401.57
Personal Service Managers, All Other$64,910$31.21300.40
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$50,160$24.11300.63
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$78,400Not published301.43
Dietetic Technicians$60,070$28.88300.14
Costume Attendants$45,010$21.64300.62
Fallers$76,940$36.99301.30
Airfield Operations Specialists$81,350$39.11300.29
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$49,930$24.01Not publishedNot published
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$81,860$39.35Not publishedNot published
Architectural and Engineering Managers$178,300$85.72Not publishedNot published
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$68,830$33.09Not publishedNot published
Dentists, All Other Specialists$249,600$120.00Not publishedNot published
Economists$122,120$58.71Not publishedNot published
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherNot published$29.83Not publishedNot published
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$98,540$47.38Not publishedNot published
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$119,780$57.59Not publishedNot published
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$38,430$18.47Not publishedNot published
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$37,520$18.04Not publishedNot published
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$62,390$29.99Not publishedNot published
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$239,200 or more$115.00 or moreNot publishedNot published
Passenger Attendants$39,920$19.19Not publishedNot published
Personal Financial Advisors$122,830$59.05Not publishedNot published
Power Plant Operators$137,030$65.88Not publishedNot published
Property Appraisers and Assessors$75,890$36.49Not publishedNot published
Tire Builders$44,600$21.44Not publishedNot published
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$40,280Not publishedNot publishedNot published

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