metropolitan statistical area · 39580

Raleigh-Cary, NC

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area

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

Median annual wage, all occupations$51,990
Total employment743,120

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area was $51,990 per year ($24.99 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 743,120 jobs. 579 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
Farm and Home Management Educators18.27720$64,280
Surveying and Mapping Technicians4.051,120$49,150
Pipelayers4.03640$48,390
Computer Programmers4.011,770Not published
Cooks, Fast Food3.7611,500$28,220
Social Science Research Assistants3.68540$65,330
Helpers--Electricians3.411,040$44,720
Natural Sciences Managers3.171,640$173,510

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 579 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area
Occupation
Retail Salespersons$33,100$15.9118,6601.00
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,470$18.5017,0601.21
Cashiers$29,770$14.3114,3500.97
Customer Service Representatives$41,900$20.1513,6201.10
Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,080$13.9812,7900.69
Registered Nurses$84,830$40.7812,7800.79
Software Developers$132,770$63.8312,5801.56
Stockers and Order Fillers$35,220$16.9312,3000.91
Cooks, Fast Food$28,220$13.5711,5003.76
Office Clerks, General$44,460$21.3811,3500.96
Waiters and Waitresses$34,860$16.7610,2900.95
General and Operations Managers$114,940$55.269,5200.57
Accountants and Auditors$81,950$39.409,1901.33
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68,560$32.968,9701.49
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,390$38.658,8201.70
Project Management Specialists$102,280$49.187,9301.56
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46,600$22.407,6001.65
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,220$34.727,5501.28
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50,200$24.137,5501.15
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,980$16.827,3100.69
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,110$25.067,2100.73
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,500$23.327,1700.88
Cooks, Restaurant$36,280$17.447,1601.06
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32,570$15.666,9700.34
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$78,980$37.976,4701.50
Nursing Assistants$39,710$19.096,4200.93
Construction Laborers$45,650$21.956,3601.21
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,870$23.986,3300.87
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,690$37.356,0801.57
Computer and Information Systems Managers$173,960$83.636,0101.88
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,020$22.125,9601.02
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,170Not published5,8300.88
Human Resources Specialists$74,170$35.665,7101.31
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38,500$18.515,7101.25
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,300$23.705,6501.05
Computer User Support Specialists$62,460$30.035,3201.55
Food Preparation Workers$29,470$14.175,2901.24
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64,550$31.035,1700.75
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,300Not published4,9600.73
Security Guards$34,680$16.674,7800.78
Civil Engineers$101,440$48.774,6402.64
Computer Systems Analysts$108,480$52.164,5301.83
Lawyers$131,920$63.424,3501.21
Managers, All Other$147,370$70.854,3201.45
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,380Not published4,2100.83
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33,590$16.154,0700.99
Training and Development Specialists$67,560$32.483,8301.75
Medical Assistants$46,160$22.193,8100.98
Light Truck Drivers$39,840$19.163,8000.81
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,030$17.323,7801.65
Electricians$56,800$27.313,7401.03
Management Analysts$96,820$46.553,7100.86
Financial Managers$163,130$78.433,6900.92
Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,550$17.573,6900.85
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,600$24.333,6501.08
Computer Occupations, All Other$110,030$52.903,6201.74
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$102,260$49.163,5502.61
Sales Managers$163,520$78.623,2801.08
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,080$18.313,1900.48
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,450$36.753,1201.06
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,110$24.573,0801.35
Bartenders$36,120$17.373,0700.85
Construction Managers$119,700$57.553,0201.66
Counter and Rental Clerks$39,240$18.872,9201.52
Insurance Sales Agents$59,900$28.802,9001.27
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,540$29.102,8101.26
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$103,380$49.702,7301.82
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,370$29.032,7000.91
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48,800$23.462,6801.74
Carpenters$50,820$24.432,6800.84
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,140$21.702,6500.72
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,900$28.322,5501.30
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$61,880$29.752,5401.35
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$71,990$34.612,5401.08
Information Security Analysts$143,640$69.062,5102.75
Firefighters$45,640$21.942,5101.52
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,150$14.012,4601.19
Pharmacy Technicians$46,130$22.182,4301.08
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$65,860$31.662,4300.76
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29,390$14.132,4201.27
Production Workers, All Other$39,510$18.992,4001.99
Marketing Managers$167,640$80.602,3901.27
Personal Financial Advisors$104,780$50.372,3401.84
Public Relations Specialists$68,790$33.072,3301.72
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43,300$20.822,2300.57
Self-Enrichment Teachers$41,670$20.042,2101.40
Compliance Officers$79,570$38.252,2001.10
Computer Network Architects$120,640$58.002,1902.55
Real Estate Sales Agents$49,970$24.032,1502.32
Bus Drivers, School$38,530$18.522,1201.10
Medical and Health Services Managers$113,710$54.672,0700.72
Childcare Workers$28,680$13.792,0700.84
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77,210$37.122,0300.86
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,190$16.922,0301.12
Data Scientists$120,710$58.031,9901.59
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$98,680Not published1,9801.26
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$66,700$32.071,8801.27
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,510$17.071,8600.74
Architectural and Engineering Managers$169,780$81.621,8501.76
Dental Assistants$58,750$28.251,8501.00
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$24,960$12.001,8500.71
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$101,680$48.891,8201.78
Mechanical Engineers$100,000$48.081,8101.28
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,750$28.731,8101.14
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43,700$21.011,8101.24
Coaches and Scouts$42,180Not published1,8001.51
Computer ProgrammersNot publishedNot published1,7704.01
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$110,800$53.271,7601.97
Construction and Building Inspectors$67,840$32.611,7602.51
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,080$30.811,7400.56
Pharmacists$133,120$64.001,7301.12
Industrial Engineers$104,030$50.011,7100.98
Dishwashers$31,300$15.051,7000.74
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59,190$28.461,7000.91
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,230$36.171,6800.52
Animal Caretakers$32,400$15.581,6501.29
Food Service Managers$76,160$36.621,6401.44
Natural Sciences Managers$173,510$83.421,6403.17
Instructional Coordinators$71,460$34.361,6201.49
Recreation Workers$30,160$14.501,6001.01
Social and Human Service Assistants$38,330$18.431,5900.76
Loan Officers$77,330$37.181,5601.19
Parts Salespersons$36,490$17.541,5401.19
Nurse Practitioners$128,150$61.611,5100.98
Electrical Engineers$130,240$62.621,5001.58
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,700$30.141,4600.78
Computer Network Support Specialists$63,910$30.731,4502.08
Cost Estimators$79,230$38.091,4201.32
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,460$23.781,4200.50
Bakers$36,210$17.411,4101.25
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,600$28.661,4000.60
Driver/Sales Workers$45,630$21.941,4000.71
Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,510$16.111,4000.52
Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,070$29.841,3900.89
Financial and Investment Analysts$99,200$47.691,3800.80
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60,860Not published1,3601.09
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,080$29.851,3600.65
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,080$30.331,3200.78
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32,470$15.611,2800.91
Administrative Services Managers$109,760$52.771,2500.99
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,330Not published1,2300.41
Physician Assistants$124,300$59.761,2201.58
Dental Hygienists$98,800$47.501,2201.15
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38,110$18.321,2102.00
Physical Therapists$99,900$48.031,1900.93
Physicians, All Other$354,130$170.261,1900.73
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$48,300$23.221,1702.06
Correctional Officers and Jailers$54,070$25.991,1400.63
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$49,150$23.631,1204.05
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,400$39.131,1202.63
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$104,500$50.241,1101.35
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,940$27.371,0900.55
Human Resources Managers$144,190$69.321,0801.03
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$68,210$32.791,0800.98
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,310$28.991,0700.77
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37,460$18.011,0600.50
Speech-Language Pathologists$87,400$42.021,0501.20
Graphic Designers$61,700$29.671,0401.10
Helpers--Electricians$44,720$21.501,0403.41
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,600$32.021,0201.21
Industrial Production Managers$130,120$62.561,0100.86
Logisticians$78,420$37.701,0000.84
Dentists, General$207,380$99.701,0001.69
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$63,810$30.689900.64
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,380$13.169901.32
Engineers, All Other$104,910$50.449701.32
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$48,020$23.099701.06
Psychiatric Technicians$44,000$21.159501.26
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57,950$27.869301.49
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$47,760$22.969201.25
Medical Records Specialists$54,340$26.139000.97
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30,800$14.819000.72
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$54,760$26.338901.30
Phlebotomists$46,280$22.258701.26
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47,430$22.808700.88
Facilities Managers$108,590$52.218601.16
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$46,880$22.548600.98
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51,020$24.538601.00
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$110,780$53.268500.81
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$60,410$29.048501.65
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51,600$24.818501.07
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$51,300$24.668500.83
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$78,470$37.728401.77
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,720$29.198302.54
Chefs and Head Cooks$61,190$29.428200.86
Pest Control Workers$46,470$22.348201.67
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27,940$13.438201.41
Billing and Posting Clerks$51,070$24.558200.43
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,480$23.318200.45
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47,170$22.688201.17
Social and Community Service Managers$85,850$41.288100.81
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$45,360$21.818100.76
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$91,570$44.037901.55
Skincare Specialists$42,950$20.657902.28
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,340$22.767801.04
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45,210$21.747800.66
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34,470$16.577800.65
Web and Digital Interface Designers$102,860$49.457701.42
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90,490$43.517701.15
Chemists$84,150$40.467401.86
Tutors$36,260$17.447400.88
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,150$17.867400.93
Architectural and Civil Drafters$65,840$31.657301.47
Tellers$45,320$21.797300.46
Farm and Home Management Educators$64,280$30.9172018.27
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48,310$23.237200.74
Financial Specialists, All Other$77,800$37.407101.12
Database Architects$132,740$63.827102.21
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38,680$18.607101.55
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$102,610$49.336900.93
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58,470$28.116901.37
Occupational Therapists$84,080$40.426800.87
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50,240$24.156801.10
Bill and Account Collectors$50,200$24.146700.88
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$34,490$16.586701.05
Healthcare Social Workers$69,090$33.226600.74
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$65,550$31.516601.04
Massage Therapists$71,480$34.376501.39
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49,900$23.996501.31
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$51,130$24.586500.91
Pipelayers$48,390$23.266404.03
Biological Scientists, All Other$102,400$49.236302.36
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57,410Not published6301.22
Technical Writers$93,580$44.996302.89
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,210$37.126301.16
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,240$23.196300.75
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45,290$21.776101.12
Fundraisers$70,700$33.996001.13
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$68,730$33.046001.12
Emergency Medical Technicians$49,160$23.636000.69
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49,030$23.576001.92
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61,570$29.606000.89
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$59,580$28.656001.45
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,520$23.336001.01
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54,100$26.015900.81
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$29,890$14.375801.42
Roofers$50,720$24.395800.90
Sales Engineers$129,520$62.275702.29
Machinists$61,430$29.535700.42
Surgical Technologists$61,480$29.565601.00
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$78,930$37.955500.88
Budget Analysts$80,590$38.745402.41
Social Science Research Assistants$65,330$31.415403.68
Cooks, Short Order$31,200$15.005300.80
Butchers and Meat Cutters$39,020$18.765300.81
Insurance Underwriters$79,210$38.085201.02
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$96,560$46.425201.44
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$59,650Not published5200.98
Veterinarians$130,350$62.675201.31
Data Entry Keyers$45,620$21.935200.86
Tire Repairers and Changers$34,970$16.815200.99
Database Administrators$122,950$59.115101.54
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$162,800$78.275101.11
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$137,290Not published5102.65
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$53,140Not published5100.65
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,050$16.855101.12
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32,000$15.385100.54
Purchasing Managers$139,050$66.855001.23
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72,640$34.935001.11
New Accounts Clerks$49,590$23.845002.85
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$59,310$28.524801.35
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$104,290Not published4801.99
Opticians, Dispensing$47,090$22.644801.37
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$46,030$22.134802.24
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66,060$31.764700.87
Interior Designers$64,480$31.004701.37
Paramedics$65,220$31.364700.98
Sheet Metal Workers$50,570$24.314700.83
Medical Equipment Repairers$61,840$29.734701.49
Food Processing Workers, All Other$48,600$23.364701.50
Training and Development Managers$130,660$62.824602.01
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38,770$18.644600.65
Parking Attendants$30,360$14.604600.70
Rehabilitation Counselors$45,890$22.064500.99
Producers and Directors$67,460$32.434500.66
General Internal Medicine Physicians$291,060$139.934401.37
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$48,590$23.364402.18
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45,020$21.644402.09
Web Developers$82,250$39.544301.29
Respiratory Therapists$87,820$42.224300.64
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$86,130$41.414300.99
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54,360$26.144300.50
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$75,350$36.234202.37
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$59,380$28.554100.64
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61,710$29.674101.04
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,420$18.474100.57
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$46,800$22.504100.54
Dietitians and Nutritionists$69,210$33.274001.07
Transportation Security Screeners$65,940$31.704001.66
Physical Therapist Assistants$67,890$32.643900.73
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$67,040$32.233901.36
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$102,560Not published3809.00
Order Clerks$47,400$22.793801.05
Printing Press Operators$45,960$22.103800.56
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$63,240$30.403702.09
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$47,400Not published3700.67
Advertising Sales Agents$60,440$29.063700.84
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48,640$23.393700.87
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61,640$29.643700.60
Chief Executives$286,050$137.523600.36
Writers and Authors$69,100$33.223601.57
Couriers and Messengers$39,650$19.063601.11
Public Safety Telecommunicators$49,900$23.993600.74
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$45,900$22.073600.91
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$50,020$24.053600.77
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34,750$16.713600.73
Public Relations Managers$131,150$63.063500.97
Surveyors$93,660$45.033501.46
Biological Technicians$64,200$30.873501.04
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60,670Not published3500.78
Editors$76,360$36.713500.81
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$33,350$16.043501.15
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$60,440$29.063500.53
Financial Examiners$81,100$38.993401.05
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$63,810$30.683401.27
Urban and Regional Planners$84,810$40.783401.62
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$65,490$31.483400.78
Sewing Machine Operators$30,960$14.893400.68
Microbiologists$85,010$40.873303.66
Audio and Video Technicians$46,770$22.493300.98
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$91,600$44.043300.50
Medical Equipment Preparers$46,630$22.423200.86
Financial Risk Specialists$100,260$48.203101.01
Computer Hardware Engineers$130,540$62.763100.85
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82,260Not published3101.85
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$83,760Not published3101.35
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$56,770Not published3101.05
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45,940$22.093100.59
Telemarketers$36,770$17.683101.10
Highway Maintenance Workers$48,870$23.503100.42
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,070$22.633100.40
Helpers--Production Workers$39,760$19.113100.39
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$103,820Not published3000.76
Photographers$41,130$19.783001.23
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$42,860$20.613000.88
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$35,970$17.293000.23
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$57,890$27.832901.75
Athletes and Sports CompetitorsNot publishedNot published2903.96
File Clerks$47,560$22.872900.83
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$49,920$24.002901.17
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47,420$22.802900.79
Computer and Information Research Scientists$128,370$61.722801.55
Chemical Technicians$63,640$30.602801.00
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$98,630$47.422702.40
Health Education Specialists$59,810$28.762700.87
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$84,140Not published2700.60
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$52,840Not published2700.99
Manicurists and Pedicurists$36,310$17.462700.37
Residential Advisors$39,340$18.922700.67
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$49,250$23.682701.54
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,620$19.532700.33
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81,560$39.212600.72
School Psychologists$83,340$40.072600.84
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$50,040$24.062600.98
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,620$20.012600.93
Property Appraisers and Assessors$76,760$36.902500.90
Landscape Architects$83,420$40.102502.62
Tour and Travel Guides$33,210$15.972500.99
Optometrists$163,290$78.512401.15
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$53,470$25.712401.46
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$71,880$34.562300.74
Credit Analysts$80,630$38.772200.72
Operations Research Analysts$83,630$40.212200.42
Clergy$58,770$28.262200.80
Pediatricians, General$214,680$103.212201.19
School Bus Monitors$31,630$15.212200.58
Travel Agents$59,860$28.782200.83
Cargo and Freight Agents$48,720$23.432200.46
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50,750$24.402200.27
Statisticians$152,880$73.502101.54
Community Health Workers$50,980$24.512100.73
Chiropractors$104,330$50.162101.12
Lodging Managers$72,500$34.862000.98
Mechanical Drafters$61,220$29.432001.03
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$62,300Not published2001.43
Art Directors$103,990$50.002000.78
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$45,410$21.832000.82
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$35,960$17.292000.59
Food Batchmakers$38,080$18.312000.24
Education Administrators, All Other$83,200$40.001900.73
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$81,960$39.401902.18
Legal Support Workers, All Other$105,210$50.581900.87
Interpreters and Translators$51,270$24.651900.77
Orderlies$37,930$18.231900.75
Mechanical Door Repairers$50,290$24.181901.49
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,050$24.541900.67
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,790$22.491900.41
Private Detectives and Investigators$45,390$21.821801.03
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47,790$22.981801.25
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$48,260$23.201801.32
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$81,620$39.241700.96
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$76,090$36.581700.58
Occupational Therapy Assistants$75,620$36.361700.70
Physical Therapist Aides$35,370$17.001700.75
Postal Service Clerks$66,520$31.981700.49
Crane and Tower Operators$72,520$34.871700.82
Soil and Plant Scientists$78,020$37.511602.10
Curators$65,670$31.571602.83
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$59,950$28.821600.84
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$76,810$36.931600.88
Pharmacy Aides$39,390$18.941600.85
Animal Trainers$55,560$26.711601.82
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$37,200$17.891600.55
Fundraising Managers$129,870$62.441500.82
Compensation and Benefits Managers$131,510$63.231501.37
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$104,710Not published1501.55
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$65,400Not published1502.49
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$78,620$37.801500.49
Medical Transcriptionists$31,200$15.001500.74
Procurement Clerks$53,890$25.911500.54
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40,130$19.291500.57
Helpers--Carpenters$37,360$17.961501.47
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$68,730$33.041500.64
Biochemists and Biophysicists$79,990$38.461400.88
Physical Scientists, All OtherNot publishedNot published1401.36
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$74,000Not published1400.36
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$64,490Not published1401.44
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$75,210Not published1400.19
Surgeons, All OtherNot publishedNot published1401.13
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$59,030$28.381400.83
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$45,370$21.811401.99
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,570$21.431400.64
Commercial Pilots$130,600Not published1400.63
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,840$31.171300.73
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$87,220$41.931301.19
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$131,660$63.301301.66
Floral Designers$38,370$18.451300.69
Obstetricians and GynecologistsNot publishedNot published1301.23
Psychiatrists$168,880$81.191301.01
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$83,030$39.921300.63
Tile and Stone Setters$44,860$21.571300.77
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$40,040$19.251300.83
Actuaries$142,180$68.361200.91
Materials ScientistsNot publishedNot published1202.87
Social Workers, All Other$53,560$25.751200.40
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$62,540Not published1200.82
Museum Technicians and Conservators$45,820$22.031201.99
Library Technicians$52,020$25.011200.36
Commercial and Industrial Designers$87,620$42.131200.77
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$62,720$30.151201.14
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$239,200 or more$115.00 or more1201.83
Concierges$34,180$16.431200.51
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45,370$21.811200.46
Glaziers$47,060$22.621200.43
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$32,740$15.741200.80
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$61,000$29.331201.09
Environmental Engineers$102,980$49.511100.62
Food Scientists and Technologists$68,590$32.981101.79
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$59,790Not published1101.77
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$50,420Not published1101.30
Special Education Teachers, All Other$74,520Not published1100.66
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$47,500$22.841101.04
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$147,370$70.851100.82
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$54,130$26.021101.12
Tool and Die Makers$60,590$29.131100.41
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$37,740$18.151100.53
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$115,050$55.311001.00
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$105,560Not published1001.58
Special Effects Artists and Animators$79,360$38.151001.07
Library Assistants, Clerical$36,970$17.781000.25
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$37,630$18.091000.80
Fence Erectors$40,570$19.511000.85
Home Appliance Repairers$47,880$23.021000.63
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,160$19.311000.34
Dental Laboratory Technicians$51,110$24.571000.60
Medical Appliance Technicians$56,490$27.161001.80
Chemical Engineers$111,210$53.47900.85
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$80,190Not published900.46
Musicians and SingersNot publishedNot published900.50
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$77,120$37.08901.41
Protective Service Workers, All Other$47,540$22.86900.23
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$49,060$23.59900.69
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$41,810$20.10900.20
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$41,360$19.89900.60
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$99,480$47.83900.93
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$29,380$14.13900.71
Aircraft Service Attendants$34,870$16.77900.58
Advertising and Promotions Managers$121,730$58.52800.83
Anthropologists and Archeologists$66,560$32.00801.90
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$47,920$23.04802.49
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$70,080$33.69800.54
History Teachers, Postsecondary$78,640Not published800.93
Broadcast Technicians$47,780$22.97800.76
Audiologists$97,790$47.02801.26
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$71,950$34.59800.31
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$77,210$37.12800.84
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$35,090$16.87801.03
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$30,540$14.68800.57
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$32,150$15.46800.28
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$38,500$18.51800.70
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$59,320$28.52801.83
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51,300$24.66800.32
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$38,020$18.28802.32
Airfield Operations Specialists$51,620$24.82801.09
Emergency Management Directors$104,620$50.30701.02
Nuclear Engineers$130,300$62.65700.95
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$83,500$40.14700.83
Epidemiologists$84,770$40.76701.22
Forensic Science Technicians$62,790$30.19700.81
Counselors, All Other$52,920$25.44700.50
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$137,420Not published701.23
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$75,460Not published701.22
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$64,740Not published700.72
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$42,020$20.20700.71
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$92,670$44.55700.81
Dietetic Technicians$33,900$16.30700.47
Athletic Trainers$59,770Not published700.51
Financial Clerks, All Other$54,170$26.04700.40
Logging Equipment Operators$49,870$23.98700.65
Helpers--Roofers$44,130$21.21702.33
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$49,860$23.97700.69
Upholsterers$45,290$21.77700.74
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$64,480Not published601.04
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$82,430Not published604.51
Podiatrists$185,800$89.33601.36
Orthotists and Prosthetists$98,320$47.27601.25
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$56,450$27.14600.43
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$48,780$23.45600.33
Bicycle Repairers$37,260$17.91600.98
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$47,200$22.69600.87
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,450$22.33600.40
Furniture Finishers$44,020$21.16600.87
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$40,080$19.27600.37
Labor Relations Specialists$78,120$37.56500.18
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$65,870$31.67500.53
Forest and Conservation Technicians$45,390$21.82500.37
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$105,330Not published500.58
Archivists$52,090$25.04501.34
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and IllustratorsNot publishedNot published500.99
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$29,710Not published500.73
Film and Video Editors$59,680$28.69500.45
Hearing Aid Specialists$76,990$37.02500.90
Brokerage Clerks$60,230$28.96500.32
Meter Readers, Utilities$44,470$21.38500.58
Motorcycle Mechanics$50,170$24.12500.76
Riggers$57,000$27.41500.49
Plant and System Operators, All Other$61,110$29.38500.69
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$65,660$31.57500.40
Drafters, All Other$63,330$30.45400.60
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$108,810$52.31400.78
Economists$96,030$46.17400.50
Hydrologic Technicians$70,750$34.01403.17
Music Directors and Composers$58,570$28.16400.58
Sound Engineering Technicians$61,110$29.38400.60
Animal Control Workers$47,700$22.93400.64
Prepress Technicians and Workers$49,020$23.57400.33
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,290$21.29400.33
Psychologists, All Other$152,980$73.55300.37
Exercise Physiologists$66,060$31.76300.85
Nurse Midwives$132,070$63.50300.85
Bailiffs$66,980$32.20300.40
Agricultural Inspectors$48,920$23.52300.45
Floor Sanders and Finishers$39,920$19.19301.81
Acupuncturists$41,390$19.90Not publishedNot published
Agricultural Technicians$51,540$24.78Not publishedNot published
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$81,080$38.98Not publishedNot published
Conservation Scientists$79,230$38.09Not publishedNot published
Credit Counselors$42,190$20.29Not publishedNot published
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$108,770$52.29Not publishedNot published
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$47,360$22.77Not publishedNot published
Emergency Medicine Physicians$239,200 or more$115.00 or moreNot publishedNot published
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$73,490$35.33Not publishedNot published
Family Medicine Physicians$218,830$105.21Not publishedNot published
Foresters$49,790$23.94Not publishedNot published
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$106,350Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$77,000$37.02Not publishedNot published
Marriage and Family Therapists$55,500$26.68Not publishedNot published
Materials Engineers$104,310$50.15Not publishedNot published
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$108,540$52.18Not publishedNot published
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36,470$17.53Not publishedNot published
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$45,760$22.00Not publishedNot published
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$29,000$13.94Not publishedNot published
Nurse Anesthetists$155,250$74.64Not publishedNot published
Physicians, Pathologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or moreNot publishedNot published
Radiation Therapists$94,190$45.28Not publishedNot published
Real Estate Brokers$78,840$37.90Not publishedNot published
Surgical Assistants$67,210$32.31Not publishedNot published
Tax Preparers$47,290$22.73Not publishedNot published
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$39,140Not publishedNot publishedNot published

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