metropolitan statistical area · 41180

St. Louis, MO-IL

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025St. Louis, MO-IL metro area

Figures describe the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not St. Louis city limits. The area spans MO, IL.

Median annual wage, all occupations$49,990
Total employment1,341,320

Across all occupations, the median wage in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area was $49,990 per year ($24.03 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 1,341,320 jobs. 661 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Common salary lookups here

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
Museum Technicians and Conservators7.09750$50,690
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic4.164,480$62,090
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials3.83520$34,360
Cooks, Fast Food3.2017,700$30,860
Insulation Workers, Mechanical2.54560$79,240
Telemarketers2.391,210$31,480
Brickmasons and Blockmasons2.351,070$77,490
Machinists2.275,620$62,210

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 661 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area
Occupation
General and Operations Managers$93,140$44.7846,4101.54
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,490$16.5844,2001.19
Registered Nurses$83,180$39.9935,2001.21
Cashiers$32,380$15.5731,1301.17
Retail Salespersons$33,820$16.2629,7500.88
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,840$18.1928,9401.18
Customer Service Representatives$45,800$22.0223,7601.06
Office Clerks, General$44,980$21.6322,5401.06
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,780$20.0921,3400.84
Waiters and Waitresses$31,200$15.0020,1701.03
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,620$17.6119,6801.03
Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,260$15.0319,1700.58
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,240$28.0018,2701.03
Cooks, Fast Food$30,860$14.8417,7003.20
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,200$22.2115,0001.02
Nursing Assistants$39,110$18.8114,6201.17
Accountants and Auditors$78,880$37.9213,6101.09
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,650Not published13,4401.12
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53,930$25.9313,1701.00
Cooks, Restaurant$37,690$18.1212,9701.07
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,590$31.0510,7101.00
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,570$22.3910,6800.88
Project Management Specialists$100,510$48.3210,4501.14
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,520$18.5210,0900.96
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,410Not published10,0100.82
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,970$24.039,9500.84
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,130Not published9,8701.07
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68,590$32.989,8400.79
Software Developers$129,030$62.039,8200.67
Security Guards$42,600$20.489,7200.88
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39,040$18.779,6001.17
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,020$23.098,7100.90
Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,470$17.538,7001.11
Construction Laborers$64,500$31.018,6700.92
Bartenders$31,200$15.008,3401.28
Human Resources Specialists$71,670$34.468,1301.03
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60,860$29.267,7500.71
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58,190$27.987,5901.25
Computer Occupations, All Other$108,450$52.147,3301.95
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$95,470$45.907,3200.78
Carpenters$70,990$34.137,2101.25
Financial Managers$158,780$76.347,1900.99
Light Truck Drivers$47,150$22.677,1800.85
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74,130$35.646,9800.90
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$96,620$46.456,6800.95
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,250$16.956,6300.89
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45,620$21.936,5700.79
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31,930$15.356,4601.38
Food Preparation Workers$32,400$15.586,2200.81
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,900$17.266,1801.37
Medical Assistants$44,710$21.506,1700.87
Computer and Information Systems Managers$167,130$80.356,1601.06
Lawyers$142,690$68.606,1000.94
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73,240$35.215,9501.03
Computer User Support Specialists$60,940$29.305,9400.96
Electricians$77,170$37.105,9200.91
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,210$36.165,9201.02
Childcare Workers$33,320$16.025,7101.28
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45,340$21.805,6800.81
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,180Not published5,6501.06
Machinists$62,210$29.915,6202.27
Managers, All Other$130,590$62.795,5801.04
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,790$24.905,5401.08
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,200$17.405,4101.42
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,790$30.195,2700.98
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$79,300$38.125,2301.24
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65,120$31.315,1800.93
Management Analysts$101,100$48.615,1000.66
Medical and Health Services Managers$106,200$51.065,0000.97
Pharmacy Technicians$45,220$21.744,9801.23
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,330$22.284,9800.75
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,410$38.664,9300.93
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,460$22.824,9101.50
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$73,280$35.234,6001.09
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$62,090$29.854,4804.16
Bus Drivers, School$48,100$23.134,4701.29
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$82,270$39.564,1901.02
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31,200$15.004,1001.10
Driver/Sales Workers$40,240$19.354,1001.16
Sales Managers$123,870$59.564,0600.74
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$77,000$37.024,0601.01
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$61,970$29.794,0301.19
Billing and Posting Clerks$47,490$22.834,0301.16
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$63,500$30.533,9901.01
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,830$29.733,9601.38
Computer Systems Analysts$96,290$46.293,9200.87
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,220$16.933,8101.16
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,080$24.563,7901.12
Dishwashers$32,180$15.473,7200.90
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,160$28.923,6801.21
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,020$17.803,6800.89
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$51,260$24.653,6801.09
Tellers$38,890$18.703,5801.26
Marketing Managers$137,900$66.303,5401.04
Production Workers, All Other$40,900$19.663,5301.63
Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,070$29.843,4501.22
Nurse Practitioners$131,580$63.263,4301.23
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,570$28.163,3300.78
Insurance Sales Agents$62,080$29.843,3200.80
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,340$16.513,2501.28
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$36,500$17.553,2001.15
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75,840$36.463,1701.13
Cost Estimators$78,730$37.853,1701.64
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,200$15.003,1700.92
Civil Engineers$96,830$46.553,1500.99
Animal Caretakers$31,530$15.163,1001.35
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$107,640Not published3,0101.06
Dental Assistants$48,120$23.132,9900.89
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,000$30.292,9800.84
Self-Enrichment Teachers$39,740$19.112,9601.03
Pharmacists$138,530$66.602,9101.05
Construction Managers$116,680$56.092,8800.88
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88,940$42.762,8401.05
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$33,350$16.032,8301.07
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,640$24.832,8200.78
Recreation Workers$33,750$16.232,7400.96
Social and Human Service Assistants$45,430$21.842,7300.72
Compliance Officers$77,270$37.152,6900.75
Loan Officers$74,510$35.822,6901.14
Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,280$17.922,6900.56
Firefighters$68,970$33.162,6800.90
Financial and Investment Analysts$99,950$48.052,6500.85
Data Scientists$99,600$47.882,6401.17
Personal Financial Advisors$103,690$49.852,6301.14
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,280$29.942,6101.04
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76,780$36.922,6100.69
Industrial Engineers$102,230$49.152,5800.82
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$103,410$49.722,5601.72
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$64,670$31.092,5501.44
Physical Therapists$100,600$48.372,4801.08
Physicians, All Other$246,440$118.482,4700.83
Logisticians$88,880$42.732,4301.12
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$47,570$22.872,4201.54
Counter and Rental Clerks$38,290$18.412,4000.69
Coaches and Scouts$37,970Not published2,3601.10
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59,810$28.752,3501.21
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$62,500$30.052,3000.86
Helpers--Production Workers$40,190$19.322,2901.60
Industrial Production Managers$122,860$59.072,2501.06
Mechanical Engineers$100,340$48.242,1900.85
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76,390$36.732,1901.10
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$94,840$45.602,1700.89
Dental Hygienists$97,650$46.952,1501.12
Parts Salespersons$42,890$20.622,1100.91
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$110,070$52.922,0901.09
Computer Network Support Specialists$75,060$36.092,0801.65
Computer Network Architects$103,370$49.702,0101.30
Graphic Designers$61,000$29.332,0101.18
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49,790$23.942,0001.41
Bakers$35,830$17.232,0000.98
Public Relations Specialists$65,170$31.331,9900.81
Highway Maintenance Workers$52,160$25.081,9601.46
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$63,920$30.731,9501.51
Human Resources Managers$133,880$64.361,9401.02
Administrative Services Managers$107,090$51.491,9200.84
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38,610$18.561,9000.88
Paramedics$63,050$30.311,8902.18
Healthcare Social Workers$62,200$29.911,8601.15
Occupational Therapists$95,770$46.041,8601.33
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34,910$16.791,7801.04
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46,210$22.211,7200.93
Psychiatric Technicians$47,970$23.061,6801.24
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,730$14.771,6801.24
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$43,670$21.001,6801.09
Family Medicine Physicians$76,830$36.941,6601.79
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49,650$23.871,6600.95
Information Security Analysts$106,420$51.171,6401.00
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,370$21.331,6401.26
Speech-Language Pathologists$86,480$41.581,6301.03
Correctional Officers and Jailers$50,980$24.511,6200.49
Bill and Account Collectors$48,310$23.231,5901.16
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35,970$17.291,5900.71
Printing Press Operators$47,710$22.941,5701.26
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,240$22.711,5601.14
Emergency Medical Technicians$41,910$20.151,5500.99
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$59,190$28.461,5301.16
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$47,360$22.771,4500.94
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$48,020$23.091,4200.99
Medical Records Specialists$51,260$24.641,4100.84
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$56,390$27.111,4101.55
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63,190Not published1,3800.61
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,200$23.171,3801.02
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$99,270$47.731,3701.03
Social and Community Service Managers$73,980$35.571,3600.75
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$94,590$45.481,3600.85
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$60,990$29.321,3501.60
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,640$31.561,3400.88
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$85,490$41.101,3200.71
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$39,360$18.921,3101.03
Financial Specialists, All Other$85,240$40.981,3001.14
Instructional Coordinators$76,340$36.701,3000.66
Electrical Engineers$123,960$59.591,2900.75
Architectural and Engineering Managers$162,660$78.201,2800.67
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52,630$25.301,2700.86
Food Service Managers$64,460$30.991,2600.61
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$57,810$27.791,2601.02
Physician Assistants$136,120$65.441,2600.90
Respiratory Therapists$79,210$38.081,2601.04
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$104,940$50.451,2500.80
Dentists, General$210,430$101.171,2501.17
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$53,500$25.721,2501.04
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62,150Not published1,2201.30
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$64,350$30.941,2201.06
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57,850$27.811,2201.10
Telemarketers$31,480$15.141,2102.39
Facilities Managers$103,340$49.681,1800.88
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$94,010$45.201,1600.95
School Bus Monitors$34,880$16.771,1401.68
Chief Executives$202,840$97.521,1200.64
Public Safety Telecommunicators$56,250$27.041,1101.25
Roofers$58,750$28.251,1100.95
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$61,080$29.371,1100.81
Physical Therapist Assistants$65,820$31.651,1001.14
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$77,490$37.261,0702.35
Sheet Metal Workers$66,080$31.771,0501.01
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,360$24.211,0501.28
Chemists$86,690$41.681,0401.46
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,160Not published1,0400.74
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51,210$24.621,0400.89
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$60,690$29.181,0400.86
Chefs and Head Cooks$64,480$31.001,0300.60
Massage Therapists$59,020$28.381,0101.19
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$55,960$26.901,0100.66
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44,860$21.571,0000.90
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52,310$25.151,0000.69
Insurance Underwriters$82,270$39.559901.09
Rehabilitation Counselors$44,620$21.459901.22
Food Batchmakers$52,000$25.009900.66
Fundraisers$64,040$30.799801.03
Architectural and Civil Drafters$62,430$30.019701.09
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62,040$29.839700.99
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,790$18.179700.89
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$60,750$29.219700.77
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31,200$15.009600.91
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,020$21.169600.45
Tour and Travel Guides$31,980$15.389502.06
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$77,080$37.069200.95
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$101,730Not published9101.28
Cooks, Short Order$38,490$18.509100.76
Library Assistants, Clerical$33,900$16.309101.24
Data Entry Keyers$39,130$18.819100.83
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$103,960$49.989100.80
Operations Research Analysts$63,650$30.609000.96
Medical Equipment Preparers$45,880$22.068901.33
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$77,600$37.318900.75
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98,800$47.508800.96
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$78,130Not published8700.91
Construction and Building Inspectors$63,840$30.698700.69
Financial Examiners$80,430$38.678501.45
Library Technicians$39,780$19.128501.43
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$45,970$22.108400.63
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$71,840$34.548401.63
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$54,440$26.178300.73
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,520$23.818200.72
Tutors$35,730$17.188100.54
Veterinarians$122,460$58.878101.11
Surgical Technologists$61,790$29.718100.80
Butchers and Meat Cutters$42,660$20.517900.67
Occupational Therapy Assistants$67,450$32.437801.75
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$93,380$44.907800.91
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$58,980$28.357801.05
Sewing Machine Operators$36,800$17.697800.87
Advertising Sales Agents$64,070$30.807700.97
Labor Relations Specialists$102,010$49.047501.35
Museum Technicians and Conservators$50,690$24.377507.09
Opticians, Dispensing$39,230$18.867501.18
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,930$30.267401.25
Community Health Workers$49,650$23.877401.39
Real Estate Sales Agents$45,500$21.887400.44
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,230$22.237401.28
Parking Attendants$32,740$15.747400.63
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$98,990$47.597300.94
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47,230$22.717300.44
Tire Repairers and Changers$39,050$18.777300.78
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,360$25.657301.42
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$78,510Not published7200.90
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38,010$18.277201.51
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$37,880$18.217200.82
Database Architects$122,310$58.807101.23
Purchasing Managers$135,400$65.107000.96
Dietitians and Nutritionists$70,360$33.837001.05
Cargo and Freight Agents$48,780$23.457000.83
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$32,330$15.547001.73
Engineers, All Other$103,880$49.946800.51
Audio and Video Technicians$52,030$25.016801.12
Gambling Dealers$28,600$13.756800.94
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$43,820$21.076800.66
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,570$23.356800.82
Producers and Directors$82,750$39.786700.54
Phlebotomists$45,750$22.006700.54
Pest Control Workers$45,230$21.746700.75
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$81,640$39.256701.14
Computer Programmers$96,920$46.606600.83
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$47,260$22.726600.85
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$80,930$38.916600.67
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45,940$22.096600.67
Natural Sciences Managers$158,820$76.366500.69
Web and Digital Interface Designers$74,780$35.956500.66
Nurse Anesthetists$232,300$111.686501.44
Real Estate Brokers$63,210$30.396501.64
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$38,900$18.706500.28
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47,880$23.026401.13
Property Appraisers and Assessors$59,610$28.666301.29
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$58,330$28.056200.89
Skincare Specialists$45,590$21.926200.98
Residential Advisors$36,450$17.526200.85
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$51,690$24.856001.43
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46,490$22.356000.67
Postal Service Clerks$61,050$29.355900.93
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56,320$27.085901.16
Manicurists and Pedicurists$40,840$19.645800.44
File Clerks$40,850$19.645800.91
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54,610$26.255701.09
Tool and Die Makers$59,610$28.665701.17
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$79,240$38.105602.54
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$49,960$24.025500.87
Database Administrators$104,650$50.315500.90
Medical Equipment Repairers$59,610$28.665500.96
Computer Hardware Engineers$112,490$54.085400.82
Couriers and Messengers$42,680$20.525400.92
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$64,600Not published5301.00
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$39,440$18.965300.87
Credit Analysts$73,850$35.515200.94
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,850$32.625200.63
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$79,630Not published5200.77
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$34,360Not published5203.83
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$62,950$30.275201.10
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$59,040$28.395201.35
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$51,940$24.975201.95
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46,480$22.355101.10
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$61,050$29.355000.65
Dental Laboratory Technicians$47,160$22.675001.67
Web Developers$106,360$51.144900.82
Transportation Security Screeners$62,650$30.124901.14
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47,960$23.064900.63
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,020$24.054901.25
Financial Risk Specialists$97,920$47.084800.87
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,900$34.574800.74
Biological Scientists, All Other$78,330$37.664800.99
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$83,330$40.064801.27
Physical Therapist Aides$29,250$14.064801.15
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$76,800$36.934801.33
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$97,120Not published4701.09
Interior Designers$61,570$29.604700.77
Surveyors$65,560$31.524601.04
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78,300Not published4600.92
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$56,100Not published4600.46
Floral Designers$35,430$17.034601.30
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$39,200$18.844601.62
Public Relations Managers$130,280$62.644500.70
Order Clerks$45,090$21.684500.70
Aerospace EngineersNot publishedNot published4400.75
Clergy$60,290$28.994400.90
Orderlies$35,620$17.134400.98
Travel Agents$46,460$22.344400.93
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$71,810$34.524301.33
Chiropractors$67,180$32.304301.26
Art Directors$101,480$48.794200.92
Photographers$39,170$18.834200.94
Home Appliance Repairers$49,930$24.014201.52
Millwrights$66,480$31.964201.20
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$120,020$57.704100.49
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,250$48.684100.63
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$66,410Not published4100.32
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$71,730$34.484101.99
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$58,600$28.174101.41
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$52,720$25.354000.43
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$50,920Not published4001.57
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$68,990$33.174001.21
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$37,710$18.133900.49
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39,860$19.173900.31
Tax Preparers$69,210$33.273800.57
New Accounts Clerks$57,090$27.453801.18
Commercial Pilots$91,540Not published3800.93
Chemical Technicians$73,290$35.243700.74
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49,830$23.963700.56
Editors$69,990$33.653600.46
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$40,110$19.293601.66
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$58,130$27.953500.69
Pharmacy Aides$38,430$18.483501.04
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$58,850Not published3400.41
Optometrists$135,090$64.953400.93
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$76,700$36.873400.62
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$49,280$23.693401.56
Sales Engineers$102,910$49.483400.77
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$38,740$18.623402.13
Mechanical Drafters$70,830$34.053300.97
School Psychologists$76,880$36.963300.59
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$89,660$43.113300.80
Athletes and Sports Competitors$203,390Not published3202.44
Pediatricians, General$223,910$107.653200.93
Mechanical Door Repairers$51,510$24.773201.35
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$46,860$22.533201.80
Crane and Tower Operators$46,170$22.203200.87
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$60,950$29.303203.46
Budget Analysts$96,930$46.603100.76
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$28,930$13.913102.30
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37,870$18.213101.06
Food Processing Workers, All Other$40,740$19.593100.55
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$84,020$40.403000.96
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$81,030Not published3000.84
Special Education Teachers, All Other$56,320Not published3001.03
Writers and Authors$57,390$27.593000.73
Procurement Clerks$49,170$23.643000.61
Fence Erectors$44,080$21.193001.43
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$67,010$32.223000.66
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$86,110$41.402900.96
Concierges$34,570$16.622900.68
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$94,230$45.302901.19
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$83,390Not published2800.69
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$83,990$40.382800.61
Financial Clerks, All Other$62,910$30.252800.90
Tile and Stone Setters$63,640$30.602800.89
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$45,740$21.992801.23
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40,840$19.642800.34
Food Scientists and Technologists$108,200$52.022702.44
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$80,240$38.582701.62
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$80,130$38.532600.80
Funeral Attendants$37,690$18.122600.96
Barbers$57,960$27.862601.99
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$30,010$14.432600.51
Brokerage Clerks$49,350$23.732600.84
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$47,830$23.002601.48
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$43,460$20.892600.92
Actuaries$129,360$62.192501.08
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$60,250$28.972500.35
Training and Development Managers$110,570$53.162400.57
Urban and Regional Planners$80,270$38.592400.63
Legal Support Workers, All Other$68,080$32.732400.59
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$56,000$26.922401.40
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$58,790$28.262400.76
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$75,610$36.352400.98
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$94,990$45.672400.76
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$45,430$21.842400.66
Credit Counselors$49,550$23.822300.95
Environmental Engineers$94,980$45.662300.69
Social Workers, All Other$93,100$44.762300.43
Private Detectives and Investigators$42,930$20.642300.75
Glaziers$61,370$29.512300.46
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$38,690$18.602300.87
Prepress Technicians and Workers$45,260$21.762301.13
Biological Technicians$55,600$26.732200.36
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$102,920Not published2200.72
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$64,110$30.822200.99
Funeral Home Managers$67,150$32.282101.72
Biochemists and Biophysicists$79,550$38.252100.73
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$70,610$33.952000.39
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$101,060Not published2001.19
Technical Writers$80,840$38.862000.51
Radiation Therapists$105,310$50.632001.34
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$53,310$25.632000.36
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50,170$24.122000.45
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$42,370$20.372000.38
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$44,710$21.491900.19
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$118,060$56.761900.77
Word Processors and Typists$37,440$18.001900.62
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$61,640$29.641900.57
Chemical Plant and System Operators$52,330$25.161901.35
Compensation and Benefits Managers$110,470$53.111800.89
Musicians and SingersNot published$39.221800.58
Interpreters and Translators$57,480$27.641800.40
Animal Control Workers$45,540$21.891801.75
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$39,560$19.021800.32
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60,600$29.131800.65
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$64,920$31.211700.65
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and MagistratesNot publishedNot published1700.84
Fashion DesignersNot publishedNot published1700.90
Set and Exhibit Designers$55,730$26.791701.86
Disc Jockeys, Except RadioNot published$16.841702.44
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherNot published$16.471701.20
Therapists, All Other$65,390$31.441700.86
Radiologists$468,860$225.411700.73
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$60,250$28.971700.57
Medical Appliance Technicians$46,750$22.471701.78
Airfield Operations Specialists$41,070$19.751701.29
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$83,390$40.091600.32
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$88,440$42.521600.51
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$50,080$24.081600.54
Marriage and Family Therapists$60,270$28.971600.29
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$52,460$25.221600.87
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$49,920$24.001600.46
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$102,170$49.121601.06
Athletic Trainers$59,900Not published1600.63
Medical Transcriptionists$42,000$20.191600.43
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$37,420$17.991600.57
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36,380$17.491600.57
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$40,210$19.331600.81
Education Administrators, All Other$80,930$38.911500.31
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$65,800$31.631501.07
Conservation Scientists$62,390$30.001500.65
Forensic Science Technicians$62,760$30.171500.89
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$79,700Not published1500.86
History Teachers, Postsecondary$92,140Not published1500.93
Curators$61,500$29.571501.40
Protective Service Workers, All Other$45,690$21.971500.21
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$47,930$23.041500.62
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$39,130$18.811500.78
Agricultural Equipment Operators$47,280$22.731500.62
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$64,400$30.961501.21
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$44,840$21.561500.62
Avionics Technicians$82,200$39.521500.94
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$48,920$23.521501.11
Sailors and Marine Oilers$57,450$27.621500.56
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$75,000$36.061400.93
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$73,650Not published1401.23
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$77,150Not published1400.56
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$81,580Not published1400.81
Commercial and Industrial Designers$85,530$41.121400.49
Sound Engineering Technicians$61,750$29.691401.25
Animal Trainers$34,010$16.351400.89
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49,170$23.641401.25
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32,030$15.401400.63
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,450$23.291400.62
Air Traffic Controllers$127,630$61.361400.72
Transportation Inspectors$77,990$37.501400.66
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$92,350$44.401300.69
Drafters, All Other$62,500$30.051301.07
Life Scientists, All Other$75,300$36.201302.05
ActorsNot published$20.531300.28
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$76,310$36.691301.14
Dietetic Technicians$36,970$17.781300.46
Surgical Assistants$74,080$35.621300.66
Carpet Installers$71,020$34.141301.06
Tapers$81,400$39.141301.18
Bicycle Repairers$38,160$18.351301.19
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$38,520$18.521300.38
Material Moving Workers, All Other$41,910$20.151300.64
Materials Engineers$114,670$55.131200.63
Microbiologists$89,630$43.091200.76
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$78,630$37.801200.58
Psychologists, All Other$104,950$50.461200.73
Film and Video Editors$72,300$34.761200.54
Emergency Medicine Physicians$276,550$132.961200.43
Bailiffs$43,680$21.001200.83
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$67,800$32.601200.48
Continuous Mining Machine Operators$48,120$23.141201.00
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$51,920$24.961200.41
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$38,840$18.671200.20
Chemical Engineers$133,450$64.161100.62
Soil and Plant Scientists$76,790$36.921100.79
Forest and Conservation Technicians$45,330$21.791100.43
Orthotists and Prosthetists$83,090$39.951101.36
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$75,800$36.441100.60
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$33,560$16.131100.14
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$33,130$15.931100.45
Helpers--Electricians$64,560$31.041100.21
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$55,700$26.781100.67
Upholsterers$43,840$21.081100.62
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$97,700$46.971000.81
Emergency Management Directors$83,390$40.091000.84
Computer and Information Research Scientists$142,660$68.591000.32
Agricultural Engineers$124,340$59.781007.93
Food Science Technicians$66,230$31.841000.76
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$102,530Not published1000.85
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryNot publishedNot published1000.70
Psychiatrists$298,160$143.341000.42
Gambling Cage Workers$36,820$17.701000.80
Meter Readers, Utilities$54,310$26.111000.59
Rock Splitters, Quarry$60,990$29.321003.44
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50,080$24.081000.72
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55,240$26.561000.90
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$51,100$24.571000.70
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$61,550$29.591002.02
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$70,870$34.07900.64
Economists$132,630$63.77900.59
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$50,230$24.15900.48
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$78,670Not published900.63
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$79,030Not published900.82
Broadcast Technicians$48,650$23.39900.48
Podiatrists$113,480$54.56901.13
Audiologists$99,450$47.81900.75
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$39,020$18.76901.08
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$60,040$28.87900.80
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$54,070$25.99900.99
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$58,230$28.00900.62
Plant and System Operators, All Other$69,910$33.61900.78
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$52,430$25.21900.75
Lodging Managers$56,960$27.38800.21
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$80,440$38.67800.38
Survey Researchers$49,940$24.01801.05
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$131,160$63.06800.59
Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryNot publishedNot published800.84
Archivists$63,630$30.59801.14
Hearing Aid Specialists$49,420$23.76800.86
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$47,870$23.02800.42
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$50,510$24.29800.64
Riggers$81,350$39.11800.40
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,860$23.49800.39
Furniture Finishers$48,010$23.08800.67
Landscape Architects$66,080$31.77700.44
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$71,360$34.31700.36
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$62,210$29.91700.63
Proofreaders and Copy Markers$55,280$26.58701.71
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$50,650$24.35700.34
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$58,950$28.34700.80
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$37,740$18.14700.69
Counselors, All Other$48,290$23.22600.24
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$96,240Not published600.58
Recreational Therapists$62,810$30.20600.49
Occupational Therapy Aides$38,600$18.56601.65
Parking Enforcement Workers$48,000$23.08600.83
Embalmers$63,130$30.35601.72
Statistical Assistants$66,190$31.82601.41
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,100$25.53600.48
Transportation Workers, All Other$37,650$18.10600.50
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$76,950$37.00500.44
Special Effects Artists and Animators$75,820$36.45500.28
Designers, All Other$52,010$25.01500.58
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$96,010$46.16500.47
Medical Dosimetrists$129,610$62.31501.74
Costume Attendants$47,160$22.67500.85
Agricultural Inspectors$54,500$26.20500.43
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$38,990$18.75500.71
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$47,760$22.96500.99
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$85,470$41.09500.70
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$49,440$23.77500.80
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$44,240$21.27500.39
Etchers and Engravers$39,870$19.17500.70
Traffic Technicians$56,720$27.27500.75
Epidemiologists$67,010$32.22400.42
Anthropologists and Archeologists$72,740$34.97400.46
Judicial Law Clerks$64,920$31.21400.31
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$64,460Not published400.41
Music Directors and Composers$61,670$29.65400.32
Nurse Midwives$133,330$64.10400.60
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$33,740$16.22400.67
Boilermakers$94,640$45.50400.50
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$91,890$44.18400.11
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$45,250$21.76400.78
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$39,070$18.78400.87
Subway and Streetcar Operators$63,030$30.31400.46
Foresters$73,950$35.56300.34
Atmospheric and Space Scientists$111,650$53.68300.40
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$80,340$38.62300.26
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$31,870$15.32300.41
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$36,060$17.34300.30
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$54,450$26.18300.53
Bridge and Lock Tenders$74,480$35.81301.26
Advertising and Promotions Managers$81,660$39.26Not publishedNot published
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$87,860Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$50,550$24.30Not publishedNot published
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,610$29.14Not publishedNot published
Exercise Physiologists$50,470$24.26Not publishedNot published
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$28,600$13.75Not publishedNot published
Fundraising Managers$120,760$58.06Not publishedNot published
General Internal Medicine Physicians$199,310$95.82Not publishedNot published
Health Education Specialists$57,050$27.43Not publishedNot published
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$131,560Not publishedNot publishedNot published
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$38,670$18.59Not publishedNot published
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$67,630$32.51Not publishedNot published
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$56,140$26.99Not publishedNot published
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$54,420$26.17Not publishedNot published
Models$34,610$16.64Not publishedNot published
Paperhangers$59,990$28.84Not publishedNot published
Personal Service Managers, All Other$63,450$30.51Not publishedNot published
Physicians, Pathologists$207,450$99.74Not publishedNot published
Power Plant Operators$101,820$48.95Not publishedNot published
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$47,340$22.76Not publishedNot published
Statisticians$80,950$38.92Not publishedNot published
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$48,740$23.43Not publishedNot published
Training and Development Specialists$60,290$28.99Not 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.