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Rhode Island

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Rhode Island

Figures describe the state of Rhode Island as a whole.

Median annual wage, all occupations$56,780
Total employment501,340

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Rhode Island was $56,780 per year ($27.30 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 501,340 jobs. 554 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
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers7.52540$48,800
Computer and Information Research Scientists4.20500$121,470
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer3.10970$136,360
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary2.93540$79,190
Fundraisers2.781,000$75,410
Community Health Workers2.61520$53,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers2.40770$85,170
Interior Designers2.37550$58,100

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 554 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Rhode Island
Occupation
Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,490$15.1413,3101.07
Retail Salespersons$34,860$16.7612,8301.02
Nursing Assistants$46,440$22.3310,2202.19
Waiters and Waitresses$35,420$17.0310,1601.39
Registered Nurses$100,640$48.3910,0900.93
Cashiers$34,860$16.769,2600.93
General and Operations Managers$117,380$56.439,1500.81
Customer Service Representatives$47,550$22.867,8900.94
Office Clerks, General$47,830$23.007,7000.97
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$43,680$21.007,4900.54
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,310$17.947,2701.02
Cooks, Restaurant$36,510$17.556,9501.53
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,690$20.056,7600.71
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,470$17.536,6600.73
Accountants and Auditors$95,820$46.076,5701.41
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,220Not published5,2001.14
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,140$25.075,2000.95
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76,030$36.555,0901.10
Software Developers$130,590$62.785,0700.93
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$92,610Not published4,9101.43
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$82,420$39.634,8701.22
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53,280$25.614,5701.03
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,900$24.474,5000.91
Receptionists and Information Clerks$42,620$20.494,2701.45
Management Analysts$99,640$47.914,1001.42
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44,730$21.514,0401.32
Project Management Specialists$104,680$50.333,8801.13
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$58,570$28.163,8801.07
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$90,930Not published3,8300.86
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,190$28.943,6200.55
Medical and Health Services Managers$119,260$57.343,3701.75
Human Resources Specialists$77,560$37.293,3201.13
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48,400$23.273,3200.84
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$86,240$41.463,2101.11
Medical Assistants$47,190$22.693,2101.22
Bartenders$36,410$17.513,1701.30
Security Guards$36,940$17.763,1600.76
Light Truck Drivers$45,660$21.953,1100.98
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,200$15.002,8801.64
Food Preparation Workers$35,470$17.062,8300.98
Dishwashers$33,960$16.332,7901.81
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,590$19.512,7900.62
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,540$18.052,7100.98
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$81,650$39.252,6601.22
Carpenters$60,840$29.252,5801.19
Financial Managers$166,940$80.262,5700.95
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51,770$24.892,5301.11
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$69,870$33.592,4501.93
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,520$21.892,4200.92
Electricians$74,090$35.622,4200.99
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$92,760Not published2,3701.19
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46,860$22.532,3500.76
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,580$24.322,3001.71
Social and Human Service Assistants$47,720$22.942,2901.62
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$88,130$42.372,2400.64
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,120$31.312,1701.37
Construction Laborers$57,240$27.522,1100.60
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$56,250$27.042,0701.63
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$98,590$47.402,0600.79
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,230$37.131,9400.90
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$45,590$21.921,9101.13
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,830$17.711,8901.22
Computer Systems Analysts$134,630$64.731,8501.10
Lawyers$138,960$66.811,8400.76
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,730$17.661,8301.01
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76,470$36.771,8201.21
Childcare Workers$36,940$17.761,8001.08
Bus Drivers, School$58,700$28.221,8001.38
Financial and Investment Analysts$100,550$48.341,7901.53
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$54,940$26.411,7900.93
Computer User Support Specialists$62,510$30.051,7800.77
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsNot publishedNot published1,7801.13
Insurance Sales Agents$79,930$38.431,7001.10
Firefighters$67,380$32.391,6201.46
Mechanical Engineers$116,230$55.881,5601.63
Pharmacy Technicians$44,380$21.341,5401.01
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,750$34.981,5200.76
Pharmacists$128,180$61.631,5101.45
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$31,200$15.001,4701.49
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,840$37.911,4600.73
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$67,370$32.391,4501.10
Self-Enrichment Teachers$41,960$20.171,4001.31
Social and Community Service Managers$77,570$37.291,3702.04
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$75,000$36.061,3401.18
Loan Officers$77,250$37.141,2901.45
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$80,090$38.511,2900.62
Civil Engineers$99,300$47.741,2701.07
Driver/Sales Workers$34,230$16.461,2600.96
Instructional Coordinators$63,110$30.341,2401.68
Postal Service Mail Carriers$63,610$30.581,2201.15
Computer and Information Systems Managers$167,270$80.421,2100.56
Cooks, Fast Food$35,230$16.941,2100.59
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46,570$22.391,1900.84
Nurse Practitioners$135,970$65.371,1801.13
Physicians, All Other$228,590$109.901,1801.06
Coaches and Scouts$53,630Not published1,1701.46
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$119,980Not published1,1601.10
Data Scientists$102,440$49.251,1601.37
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$41,590$20.001,1601.60
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$86,520$41.601,1501.10
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$106,520$51.211,1401.97
Public Relations Specialists$77,540$37.281,1401.24
Training and Development Specialists$75,910$36.501,1300.77
Personal Financial Advisors$80,200$38.561,1301.31
Sales Managers$154,970$74.501,1200.54
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,330$18.431,1000.90
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$84,300Not published1,0701.28
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,770$31.141,0700.76
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$103,100$49.571,0601.05
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$75,780$36.441,0600.98
Dental Assistants$50,150$24.111,0500.84
Physical Therapists$99,400$47.791,0201.18
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,860$16.761,0201.08
Animal Caretakers$37,120$17.851,0201.19
Fundraisers$75,410$36.251,0002.78
Industrial Engineers$109,350$52.579900.84
Psychiatric Technicians$48,520$23.339901.95
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45,640$21.949900.95
Billing and Posting Clerks$52,910$25.449800.75
Compliance Officers$87,620$42.139700.72
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$136,360$65.569703.10
Phlebotomists$46,380$22.309702.10
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,610$30.589700.63
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$65,310$31.409600.76
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$77,820$37.419500.64
Industrial Production Managers$124,120$59.679401.19
Parts Salespersons$36,450$17.539201.05
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59,910$28.808901.94
Machinists$57,760$27.778600.93
Counter and Rental Clerks$46,360$22.298400.65
Computer Occupations, All Other$102,210$49.148300.59
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$92,990Not published8301.58
Tellers$45,300$21.788300.78
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97,690$46.978201.65
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$37,550$18.058201.03
Physician Assistants$139,930$67.278101.56
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,990$29.328001.88
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$63,520$30.548001.40
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$72,490$34.858001.67
Managers, All Other$165,900$79.767900.39
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36,300$17.457900.98
Administrative Services Managers$128,980$62.017800.91
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$75,860$36.477801.80
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,010$21.647800.31
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37,340$17.957800.63
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$60,390Not published7701.60
Occupational Therapists$100,040$48.107701.47
Dental Hygienists$86,910$41.787701.07
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$85,170$40.957702.40
Recreation Workers$36,340$17.477700.72
Food Service Managers$82,850$39.837600.99
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,220$15.017600.59
Graphic Designers$78,220$37.617501.17
Chefs and Head Cooks$79,930$38.437401.15
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$80,260$38.597300.73
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59,940$28.827301.72
Speech-Language Pathologists$104,000$50.007201.22
Information Security Analysts$109,420$52.617101.15
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksNot publishedNot published7101.02
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,720$18.626801.69
Electrical EngineersNot publishedNot published6701.05
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$103,370$49.706701.21
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$85,330$41.026600.88
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$61,670$29.656601.13
Medical Records Specialists$63,960$30.756501.03
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51,560$24.796501.23
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37,230$17.906501.02
Healthcare Social Workers$75,390$36.256301.04
Computer Network Support Specialists$82,970$39.896201.32
Highway Maintenance Workers$57,950$27.866201.23
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59,490$28.606001.77
Cost Estimators$81,990$39.425900.82
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$64,560$31.045701.14
Producers and Directors$84,250$40.515601.20
Bakers$38,140$18.345600.74
Logisticians$76,180$36.625500.68
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105,160$50.565501.60
Interior Designers$58,100$27.935502.37
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$79,190Not published5402.93
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$48,800$23.465407.52
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57,390$27.595400.98
Human Resources Managers$167,110$80.345300.74
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45,310$21.785301.27
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$57,800$27.795300.90
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$117,670$56.575300.57
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37,840$18.195300.63
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49,320$23.715300.81
Community Health Workers$53,100$25.535202.61
Parking Attendants$34,390$16.545201.17
Financial Specialists, All Other$78,990$37.985101.20
Library Assistants, Clerical$36,610$17.605101.84
Printing Press Operators$45,380$21.825101.11
Computer and Information Research Scientists$121,470$58.405004.20
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$103,810$49.914901.54
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$103,780Not published4800.67
Facilities Managers$106,510$51.214700.94
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,170$23.164700.85
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,850$23.974700.91
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$55,970$26.914701.00
Chief Executives$235,360$113.154600.70
Computer Network Architects$131,320$63.144600.80
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$60,680$29.184601.25
Residential Advisors$45,280$21.774601.68
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$117,600$56.544500.63
Construction Managers$103,990$50.004500.37
Financial Risk Specialists$104,470$50.234502.19
Brokerage Clerks$62,400$30.004503.89
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,580$18.554504.32
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$97,580Not published4401.45
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$47,110$22.654401.66
Veterinarians$126,570$60.854301.60
Emergency Medical Technicians$51,290$24.664300.75
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61,350$29.504302.19
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,020$20.204300.89
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$69,630$33.484300.96
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$107,490$51.684201.72
Rehabilitation Counselors$47,020$22.614201.36
Physical Therapist Assistants$68,640$33.004201.15
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61,820$29.724201.01
Production Workers, All Other$36,130$17.374200.52
Labor Relations Specialists$88,030$42.324101.95
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$130,480Not published4101.13
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46,500$22.364101.79
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$59,370$28.544100.84
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$101,790$48.944000.66
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$58,470$28.114005.38
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$55,290$26.583901.65
Computer Hardware Engineers$119,510$57.463901.58
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$63,020$30.303900.77
Engineers, All Other$117,080$56.293800.77
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$94,570$45.463801.96
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$93,970Not published3801.24
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$92,820$44.633801.31
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$49,770$23.933800.93
Architectural and Engineering Managers$175,910$84.573700.53
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,770$17.203700.72
Bill and Account Collectors$52,000$25.003700.73
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$49,780$23.933700.77
Public Safety Telecommunicators$58,310$28.033701.12
Sheet Metal Workers$65,100$31.303700.96
Operations Research Analysts$77,910$37.463601.04
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$103,820Not published3601.36
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$85,470Not published3601.02
Dentists, General$161,560$77.673600.91
Dietitians and Nutritionists$71,300$34.283601.44
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$88,450$42.523600.98
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46,080$22.163601.09
Roofers$61,630$29.633600.82
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$98,320$47.273601.62
Opticians, Dispensing$47,400$22.793501.46
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$85,420$41.073500.50
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67,270$32.343500.38
Editors$77,960$37.483401.14
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34,040$16.363400.86
Advertising Sales Agents$48,040$23.093401.14
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$100,730$48.433301.15
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$46,670$22.443302.01
Financial Examiners$94,130$45.263201.48
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37,740$18.153200.68
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$65,210$31.353100.85
Floral Designers$36,420$17.513102.33
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38,330$18.433101.74
Food Batchmakers$39,250$18.873100.55
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$80,330$38.623000.83
Tutors$77,850$37.433000.52
General Internal Medicine Physicians$379,490$182.453001.39
Occupational Therapy Assistants$66,710$32.073001.80
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$98,600$47.402900.95
Emergency Medicine Physicians$512,730$246.512902.74
Massage Therapists$74,960$36.042900.92
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47,600$22.882900.81
Property Appraisers and Assessors$75,900$36.492801.51
Database Administrators$106,020$50.972801.25
Physical Therapist Aides$31,200$15.002801.83
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$37,570$18.062801.24
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$69,870$33.592701.46
Psychiatrists$287,610$138.282702.98
Pest Control Workers$45,030$21.652700.82
Data Entry Keyers$44,980$21.632700.66
Construction and Building Inspectors$77,420$37.222700.57
Sewing Machine Operators$38,670$18.592700.80
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$95,600Not published2601.68
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$78,340Not published2601.04
Respiratory Therapists$86,900$41.782600.57
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$104,000$50.002601.29
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$68,130$32.762600.46
Butchers and Meat Cutters$45,210$21.732600.58
Tool and Die Makers$63,430$30.492601.43
Insurance Underwriters$84,720$40.732500.74
Computer Programmers$96,470$46.382500.85
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$63,510$30.532500.71
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$102,300Not published2501.55
Optometrists$134,520$64.672501.82
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$51,090$24.562500.96
Travel Agents$59,790$28.752501.43
Postal Service Clerks$61,570$29.602501.06
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62,950$30.262500.37
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38,760$18.642505.88
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$76,790$36.922502.09
Web and Digital Interface Designers$105,990$50.962400.66
Architectural and Civil Drafters$71,700$34.472400.71
Surgical Technologists$74,130$35.642400.63
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$63,060$30.322402.16
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$76,320$36.692400.87
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,400$17.982403.44
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,710$23.422400.77
Clergy$59,660$28.682301.27
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37,540$18.052300.27
Fundraising Managers$155,970$74.992201.73
Purchasing Managers$134,560$64.692200.82
Social Science Research Assistants$51,420$24.722202.23
Photographers$37,300$17.932201.34
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$79,280$38.122201.28
Public Relations Managers$156,080$75.042100.85
School Psychologists$94,900$45.622101.03
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$69,630$33.482100.87
Family Medicine Physicians$467,160$224.602100.60
Orderlies$39,830$19.152101.23
Tour and Travel Guides$38,310$18.422101.21
Procurement Clerks$53,980$25.952101.17
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$45,420$21.842100.54
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders$45,930$22.0821012.34
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,950$22.092101.43
Helpers--Production Workers$44,720$21.502100.39
Sailors and Marine Oilers$48,860$23.492102.08
Natural Sciences Managers$130,480$62.732000.58
Environmental Engineers$101,140$48.632001.61
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$101,740$48.912000.44
Interpreters and Translators$82,320$39.582001.22
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76,860$36.952000.95
Chemical Technicians$61,680$29.661901.02
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$80,030Not published1900.97
Commercial and Industrial Designers$101,140$48.621901.76
Medical Equipment Preparers$51,460$24.741900.78
Funeral Attendants$53,580$25.761901.90
Tire Repairers and Changers$46,240$22.231900.55
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,610$22.891900.63
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$94,360Not published1801.35
Pediatricians, General$218,080$104.851801.42
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$450,370$216.521806.18
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$59,890$28.791800.32
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,420$28.571700.71
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101,320Not published1703.04
Chiropractors$81,840$39.351701.34
Order Clerks$49,410$23.751700.70
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$49,260$23.681703.33
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$36,390$17.491702.06
Credit Analysts$85,920$41.311600.76
Database Architects$140,320$67.461600.72
Urban and Regional Planners$90,210$43.371601.09
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100,790Not published1601.40
Library Technicians$48,740$23.431600.74
Paramedics$63,550$30.551600.50
Transportation Security Screeners$71,510$34.381600.96
Couriers and Messengers$36,810$17.701600.73
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$63,060$30.321601.16
Riggers$64,260$30.891602.17
Food Processing Workers, All Other$34,770$16.711600.77
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,040$24.061601.58
Surveyors$62,670$30.131500.90
Chemists$101,660$48.881500.55
Health Education Specialists$75,360$36.231500.72
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$82,510Not published1502.32
Music Directors and ComposersNot publishedNot published1503.59
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$74,570$35.851501.17
Technical Writers$102,360$49.211501.04
Audio and Video Technicians$64,070$30.801500.64
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$56,370$27.101500.51
Glaziers$61,650$29.641500.80
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66,960$32.191500.34
Medical Equipment Repairers$63,010$30.291500.68
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,650$30.601400.64
Biological Technicians$45,530$21.891400.63
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$126,630Not published1402.54
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$166,390$80.001402.05
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$105,060$50.511400.99
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$58,470$28.111400.32
Cargo and Freight Agents$60,310$29.001400.43
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45,240$21.751400.47
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,650$20.991400.65
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,710$22.461400.72
Credit Counselors$58,480$28.121301.46
Psychiatric Aides$51,100$24.571301.16
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$39,850$19.161301.21
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$51,630$24.821303.71
Funeral Home Managers$122,150$58.721202.64
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$44,770$21.531201.66
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$239,760$115.271201.53
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$63,300$30.441200.77
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$59,310Not published1201.24
Nurse AnesthetistsNot publishedNot published1200.74
Skincare Specialists$43,880$21.101200.49
Word Processors and Typists$47,040$22.611201.03
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$70,720$34.001200.28
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$104,620$50.301200.27
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$41,690$20.051200.37
Lodging Managers$106,630$51.261100.78
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$60,320$29.001100.59
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$89,960$43.251100.88
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$100,920Not published1101.70
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$95,910Not published1101.12
Special Education Teachers, All Other$80,080Not published1101.05
Writers and Authors$70,190$33.751100.74
Broadcast Technicians$49,580$23.841101.64
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$104,000$50.001102.02
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$61,040$29.351100.64
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$110,900$53.321100.68
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$72,040$34.641100.57
Training and Development Managers$116,590$56.051000.64
Actuaries$111,090$53.411001.21
Mathematicians$109,260$52.5310014.58
Mechanical Drafters$69,290$33.311000.76
Biological Scientists, All Other$101,750$48.921000.56
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$92,010Not published1004.10
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryNot publishedNot published1001.57
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,360$23.251001.19
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$66,660$32.051001.18
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$52,160$25.081000.85
Bicycle Repairers$36,400$17.501002.65
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$45,880$22.061000.50
Budget Analysts$92,790$44.61900.60
Landscape Architects$85,420$41.07901.41
Life Scientists, All OtherNot publishedNot published903.89
Psychologists, All Other$130,960$62.96901.42
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$64,830$31.17900.84
Social Workers, All Other$111,590$53.65900.43
Legal Support Workers, All Other$79,350$38.15900.58
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$81,820Not published900.25
Art Directors$72,550$34.88900.55
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$55,110$26.50901.30
Therapists, All Other$86,400$41.54901.22
Financial Clerks, All Other$58,040$27.91900.78
Nurse Midwives$135,180$64.99803.11
Anesthesiologists$239,200 or more$115.00 or more800.65
Medical Transcriptionists$34,790$16.72800.62
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$57,360$27.58801.68
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$52,800$25.38800.34
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39,230$18.86800.45
Commercial Pilots$98,820Not published800.52
Education Administrators, All Other$93,980$45.18700.41
Physical Scientists, All OtherNot publishedNot published701.02
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$84,270Not published701.56
Curators$77,930$37.47701.87
Museum Technicians and Conservators$55,470$26.67701.73
Animal Control Workers$55,060$26.47701.88
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$41,250$19.83701.39
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$45,560$21.91700.81
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$58,470$28.11700.12
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49,700$23.89700.32
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$62,350$29.98700.79
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$47,440$22.81701.13
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$62,640$30.11700.75
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$48,610$23.37700.13
Advertising and Promotions Managers$157,890$75.91600.86
Conservation Scientists$76,130$36.60600.66
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$84,640$40.69600.57
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$92,250$44.35601.56
Cardiologists$395,610$190.20601.15
Private Detectives and Investigators$54,620$26.26600.49
Protective Service Workers, All Other$54,630$26.27600.23
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$53,770$25.85600.61
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$77,150$37.09600.69
Home Appliance Repairers$50,170$24.12600.54
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$41,670$20.03601.35
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$63,330$30.45600.63
Compensation and Benefits Managers$149,340$71.80500.70
Chemical Engineers$111,590$53.65500.70
Materials Engineers$87,180$41.91500.66
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$64,390$30.96501.01
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$97,240Not published500.84
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49,420Not published500.10
Athletes and Sports CompetitorsNot publishedNot published500.94
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$49,790$23.94500.78
Podiatrists$159,760$76.81501.65
Dietetic Technicians$39,400$18.94500.48
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$72,120$34.67500.42
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$78,100$37.55501.16
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$47,600$22.88500.22
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$59,590$28.65500.48
Power Plant Operators$98,050$47.14500.56
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$48,100$23.13502.39
Air Traffic Controllers$126,300$60.72500.64
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$42,530$20.45500.30
Ship Engineers$119,330$57.37501.78
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$88,750$42.67400.30
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$99,900$48.03400.83
Statisticians$102,620$49.34400.47
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$94,620$45.49400.55
Food Scientists and Technologists$87,970$42.29401.03
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$80,200Not published404.64
Archivists$76,990$37.01401.51
Embalmers$60,310$28.99402.89
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$55,420$26.64400.51
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$34,300$16.49400.45
Meter Readers, Utilities$56,830$27.32400.62
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$55,560$26.71405.13
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$45,050$21.66400.41
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$164,880Not published400.13
Emergency Management Directors$87,690$42.16300.76
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81,600$39.23300.27
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$72,830$35.01300.48
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$89,320$42.94300.47
Sales Engineers$149,750$71.99300.21
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$107,980$51.91300.46
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,000$19.23301.11
Upholsterers$63,360$30.46300.52
Etchers and Engravers$63,250$30.41301.35
Transportation Workers, All Other$41,820$20.11300.71
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$57,690$27.74Not publishedNot published
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$63,770$30.66Not publishedNot published
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$104,460Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Athletic Trainers$63,750Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Barbers$34,900$16.78Not publishedNot published
Biochemists and Biophysicists$76,710$36.88Not publishedNot published
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$86,240$41.46Not publishedNot published
Commercial Divers$126,320$60.73Not publishedNot published
Concierges$54,850$26.37Not publishedNot published
Cooks, Short Order$46,250$22.24Not publishedNot published
Crane and Tower Operators$104,340$50.16Not publishedNot published
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$31,200$15.00Not publishedNot published
Dental Laboratory Technicians$45,320$21.79Not publishedNot published
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$102,690Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Fence Erectors$46,450$22.33Not publishedNot published
File Clerks$36,400$17.50Not publishedNot published
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$31,200$15.00Not publishedNot published
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$121,010$58.18Not publishedNot published
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$81,280$39.08Not publishedNot published
Helpers--Carpenters$50,300$24.18Not publishedNot published
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31,400$15.10Not publishedNot published
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$128,490Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$32,770$15.76Not publishedNot published
Manicurists and Pedicurists$34,910$16.78Not publishedNot published
Mechanical Door Repairers$51,160$24.60Not publishedNot published
Medical Appliance Technicians$49,100$23.61Not publishedNot published
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,610$18.08Not publishedNot published
Models$45,060$21.66Not publishedNot published
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47,610$22.89Not publishedNot published
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$414,060$199.07Not publishedNot published
Orthotists and Prosthetists$93,350$44.88Not publishedNot published
Pharmacy Aides$38,020$18.28Not publishedNot published
Physicians, Pathologists$322,950$155.26Not publishedNot published
Physicists$155,150$74.59Not publishedNot published
Prepress Technicians and Workers$45,930$22.08Not publishedNot published
Real Estate Sales Agents$60,310$28.99Not publishedNot published
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$81,450$39.16Not publishedNot published
School Bus Monitors$35,910$17.27Not publishedNot published
Special Effects Artists and Animators$80,040$38.48Not publishedNot published
Stonemasons$62,510$30.05Not publishedNot published
Surgeons, All Other$199,990$96.15Not publishedNot published
Surgical Assistants$61,900$29.76Not publishedNot published
Tax Preparers$57,680$27.73Not publishedNot published
Tile and Stone Setters$49,170$23.64Not publishedNot published
Web Developers$98,140$47.18Not publishedNot published
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$40,300$19.37Not publishedNot published

About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.