nonmetropolitan area · 2800006

Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Figures describe the Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, a BLS-defined region outside metropolitan areas — not a single city or town.

Median annual wage, all occupations$39,350
Total employment214,300

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area was $39,350 per year ($18.92 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 214,300 jobs. 445 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
Upholsterers84.152,340$44,930
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood13.36750$36,320
Sewing Machine Operators12.531,810$38,530
Highway Maintenance Workers4.09870$36,660
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic4.04950$40,650
Education Administrators, Postsecondary3.69920$102,460
Production Workers, All Other2.991,040$38,660
Helpers--Production Workers2.83650$36,080

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 445 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area
Occupation
Retail Salespersons$27,860$13.397,0201.31
Cashiers$23,660$11.386,2101.46
Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,290$10.715,9801.13
Registered Nurses$76,080$36.585,2401.12
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,780$16.725,2401.29
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,360$19.415,1702.67
Stockers and Order Fillers$34,030$16.365,0401.29
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,700$26.784,3601.53
Waiters and Waitresses$19,620$9.432,9000.93
Office Clerks, General$34,510$16.592,8000.82
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25,560$12.292,7000.45
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28,000$13.462,7000.89
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,350$21.322,7001.28
Nursing Assistants$31,430$15.112,6201.31
Customer Service Representatives$36,440$17.522,5600.72
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,470$29.552,5202.72
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,180$28.452,3901.21
Upholsterers$44,930$21.602,34084.15
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$37,030$17.802,3100.98
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,160$21.232,2301.44
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,940$16.802,1901.30
Cooks, Restaurant$28,990$13.942,0801.07
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$41,920$20.152,0701.09
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,850Not published2,0001.04
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$48,800$23.461,9902.23
Cooks, Fast Food$22,900$11.011,9902.25
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$35,530$17.081,9701.75
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$41,220$19.821,9402.35
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,840Not published1,8501.26
Sewing Machine Operators$38,530$18.531,81012.53
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$25,840Not published1,7800.91
General and Operations Managers$98,300$47.261,7000.35
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$53,200$25.581,6002.63
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$39,640$19.061,5901.49
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$45,540$21.891,5301.65
Food Preparation Workers$27,090$13.021,5001.21
Construction Laborers$37,720$18.141,4200.94
Security Guards$28,950$13.921,3000.73
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27,450$13.201,2902.12
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$50,900Not published1,2701.48
Receptionists and Information Clerks$30,610$14.721,2701.01
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$34,980$16.821,2000.91
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,850$18.201,1902.28
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$37,560$18.061,1701.20
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$26,360$12.671,1600.98
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$70,890$34.081,1601.36
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$57,940$27.861,1500.68
Electricians$59,290$28.511,1101.06
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,450$22.331,1101.94
Light Truck Drivers$38,170$18.351,1100.82
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$62,910$30.241,0500.94
Production Workers, All Other$38,660$18.591,0402.99
Accountants and Auditors$64,410$30.971,0000.50
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$33,060$15.899500.73
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,650$19.549504.04
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$102,460$49.269203.69
Nurse Practitioners$121,810$58.569002.03
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$55,030$26.468801.02
Highway Maintenance Workers$36,660$17.638704.09
Tellers$37,330$17.958501.87
Childcare Workers$22,240$10.698301.17
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,360$23.258001.22
Pharmacy Technicians$40,880$19.667701.19
Industrial Engineers$97,470$46.867601.50
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$36,320$17.4675013.36
Human Resources Specialists$57,700$27.747200.57
Loan Officers$59,620$28.667201.90
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,920$18.717001.06
Financial Managers$101,030$48.576800.58
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$21,700$10.436600.92
Medical and Health Services Managers$96,500$46.396500.78
Helpers--Production Workers$36,080$17.356502.83
Postal Service Mail Carriers$55,730$26.806201.36
Bus Drivers, School$22,670$10.906201.12
Industrial Production Managers$107,610$51.746101.80
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57,260$27.536001.23
Dishwashers$25,950$12.476000.92
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$47,810$22.996001.12
Machinists$50,200$24.136001.53
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$81,010Not published5901.30
Medical Assistants$35,560$17.105900.53
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$48,550$23.345901.47
Project Management Specialists$78,640$37.815800.39
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,530$22.375601.04
Pharmacists$133,130$64.015501.25
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$50,320$24.195501.20
Dental Assistants$37,960$18.255501.04
Carpenters$47,190$22.695500.60
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$22,810$10.975400.98
Bartenders$29,710$14.295300.51
Packers and Packagers, Hand$30,170$14.505300.69
Parts Salespersons$34,580$16.635201.40
Insurance Sales Agents$37,900$18.225200.78
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$35,390$17.015202.53
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$21,760$10.465100.68
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$84,370$40.565102.70
Computer User Support Specialists$49,310$23.714900.50
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,830$25.404902.24
Correctional Officers and Jailers$36,570$17.584800.91
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$61,440$29.544701.49
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$21,120$10.164700.79
Counter and Rental Clerks$32,290$15.534700.86
Lawyers$100,010$48.084600.44
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$48,810Not published4601.29
Medical Records Specialists$38,470$18.504601.70
Billing and Posting Clerks$41,970$20.184600.83
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$37,610$18.084501.81
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$50,810$24.434400.36
Physicians, All Other$300,090$144.284400.92
Animal Caretakers$26,600$12.794401.20
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29,630$14.254400.85
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$37,680$18.124402.17
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$71,280$34.274300.29
Speech-Language Pathologists$76,660$36.864301.72
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$48,350$23.254300.25
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$26,320$12.664301.19
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$36,000$17.314302.50
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$48,030$23.094200.77
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$39,100$18.804201.67
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$63,490$30.524202.30
Driver/Sales Workers$37,800$18.174200.75
Coaches and ScoutsNot publishedNot published4101.20
Firefighters$30,800$14.814100.85
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$35,460$17.054101.21
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$47,010$22.603900.70
Physical Therapists$96,350$46.323801.02
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,220$21.263804.56
Instructional Coordinators$58,660$28.203701.18
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,320$14.093700.92
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37,600$18.0837030.11
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$50,350Not published3602.37
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$47,210$22.703601.29
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$36,270$17.443605.73
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$66,710$32.073500.52
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$46,040$22.143500.52
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$79,160Not published3304.82
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$48,720Not published3301.44
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$56,660$27.243301.53
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$37,520$18.043301.41
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$31,250$15.0233021.05
Bakers$28,370$13.643200.97
Administrative Services Managers$105,860$50.893100.84
Food Service Managers$58,950$28.343100.96
Training and Development Specialists$61,940$29.783100.49
Mechanical Engineers$95,820$46.073100.77
Respiratory Therapists$63,690$30.623101.63
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$88,590$42.593000.99
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$100,630Not published2905.18
Recreation Workers$28,710$13.812900.63
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45,170$21.722901.26
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$44,310$21.302902.73
Sales Managers$109,570$52.682700.31
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,280$28.502702.59
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$47,900Not published2701.83
Psychiatric Aides$29,290$14.082705.47
Cooks, Short Order$24,290$11.682701.42
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$69,050$33.202700.91
Logging Equipment Operators$49,980$24.032709.41
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$50,990$24.522700.43
Healthcare Social Workers$59,910$28.802601.01
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,310$13.612600.61
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$46,610$22.412600.39
Public Safety Telecommunicators$34,470$16.572601.84
Surgical Technologists$49,830$23.962501.53
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$37,700$18.122501.03
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$36,840$17.712501.18
Millwrights$59,740$28.722504.47
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$49,500Not published2401.84
Occupational Therapists$96,930$46.602401.07
Paramedics$55,550$26.712401.74
Bill and Account Collectors$36,810$17.702401.10
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$54,260$26.092400.38
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$44,760$21.522401.17
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$55,210$26.552400.98
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,490$22.832401.85
Management Analysts$62,780$30.192300.19
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$49,180$23.642301.71
Procurement Clerks$48,130$23.142302.96
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42,120$20.252302.88
Construction Managers$98,930$47.562200.41
Compliance Officers$63,610$30.582200.38
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$131,430Not published2200.73
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,160$16.902200.98
Dental Hygienists$63,130$30.352200.73
Computer and Information Systems Managers$113,140$54.402100.23
Cost Estimators$64,420$30.972100.69
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$81,300Not published21017.11
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$27,460$13.202100.48
Butchers and Meat Cutters$29,260$14.072101.14
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$38,330$18.432102.45
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$59,910$28.802000.46
Computer Network Support Specialists$63,570$30.562000.98
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$79,640$38.292000.45
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$75,840Not published2001.90
Tutors$50,060$24.072000.83
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$57,160$27.482001.08
Emergency Medical Technicians$36,430$17.522000.82
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$35,890$17.262002.04
Physical Therapist Assistants$62,400$30.002001.28
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$47,130$22.662000.96
Sheet Metal Workers$45,180$21.722001.24
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$89,800$43.182001.05
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$29,130$14.012000.59
Logisticians$67,930$32.661900.55
Software Developers$89,240$42.911900.08
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$40,140$19.301901.28
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$100,630Not published1901.68
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$47,170Not published1902.43
Emergency Medicine Physicians$174,990$84.131904.20
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$46,110$22.171902.01
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,780$19.611900.93
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$76,250$36.661900.99
Electrical Engineers$101,430$48.761800.65
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$88,490$42.541800.91
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$35,780$17.201801.01
Glaziers$36,590$17.591802.21
Facilities Managers$80,610$38.751700.79
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$60,580Not published1701.29
Phlebotomists$33,160$15.941700.86
Tire Repairers and Changers$30,880$14.851701.12
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$45,190$21.731703.55
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$49,700$23.891700.97
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$44,520$21.401708.66
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63,490Not published1601.92
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$38,000$18.271600.53
Tool and Die Makers$50,940$24.491602.09
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,070$22.151601.17
Architectural and Engineering Managers$142,190$68.361500.51
Civil Engineers$89,430$43.001500.31
Public Relations Specialists$53,000$25.481500.38
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$74,120$35.641501.20
Psychiatric Technicians$35,320$16.981500.68
Chefs and Head Cooks$53,570$25.761500.53
Postal Service Clerks$60,530$29.101501.52
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$40,570$19.511500.54
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$34,200$16.441501.14
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,450$18.961504.20
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$26,760$12.871500.56
Marketing Managers$99,530$47.851400.25
Managers, All Other$88,730$42.661400.17
Computer Systems Analysts$77,580$37.301400.19
Computer Occupations, All Other$65,600$31.541400.24
Graphic Designers$44,350$21.321400.52
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$32,590$15.671400.78
Pest Control Workers$36,240$17.431400.98
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$37,080$17.831400.89
Real Estate Sales Agents$32,970$15.851400.53
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$41,770$20.081401.11
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$35,890$17.251400.63
Social and Community Service Managers$60,940$29.301300.44
Chemical Technicians$62,680$30.141301.68
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59,450$28.581300.81
Self-Enrichment Teachers$27,980$13.451300.29
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$48,080$23.111300.73
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$21,090$10.141300.77
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$40,600$19.521300.43
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$43,470$20.901301.53
Printing Press Operators$35,200$16.921300.64
Crane and Tower Operators$35,450$17.041302.23
Human Resources Managers$98,810$47.501200.41
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,720$21.981200.65
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$65,250Not published1201.75
Dentists, General$179,800$86.441200.70
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$56,800$27.311200.76
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$50,250$24.161101.07
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78,850$37.911100.25
Property Appraisers and Assessors$42,880$20.611101.42
Personal Financial Advisors$61,620$29.621100.31
Data Scientists$57,890$27.831100.29
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$44,140$21.221101.13
Opticians, Dispensing$35,400$17.021101.13
Pharmacy Aides$27,600$13.271101.99
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46,240$22.231100.80
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49,940$24.011100.57
Meter Readers, Utilities$40,700$19.571103.99
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$37,440$18.001101.53
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$42,640$20.501001.28
Rehabilitation Counselors$41,060$19.741000.74
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$77,490Not published1001.72
Nurse Anesthetists$194,770$93.641001.40
General Internal Medicine PhysiciansNot publishedNot published1001.06
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$45,500$21.881001.10
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$32,900$15.821002.09
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$42,140$20.261002.57
Library Assistants, Clerical$31,080$14.941000.86
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$47,440$22.811002.17
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$42,310$20.341000.42
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$38,220$18.381001.35
Sewers, Hand$37,390$17.9810032.32
Power Plant Operators$102,640$49.351002.42
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$39,640$19.06900.47
Tax Preparers$55,550$26.71900.86
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,270$32.34900.69
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$48,620Not published9024.83
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$58,070Not published900.45
Veterinarians$100,990$48.56900.79
Family Medicine Physicians$236,240$113.58900.61
Athletic Trainers$62,200Not published902.06
Occupational Therapy Assistants$61,830$29.73901.21
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$41,560$19.98901.21
Residential Advisors$35,400$17.02900.77
Helpers--Electricians$35,680$17.15901.06
Construction and Building Inspectors$45,450$21.85900.45
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$81,200$39.04901.00
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$48,180$23.16901.71
Food Processing Workers, All Other$30,970$14.89901.01
Chemical Plant and System Operators$72,780$34.99903.83
Aircraft Service Attendants$45,900$22.07902.10
Financial and Investment Analysts$68,610$32.99800.15
Surveyors$63,230$30.40801.16
Architectural and Civil Drafters$60,230$28.96800.59
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$45,150$21.71801.02
School Psychologists$58,360$28.06800.89
Agricultural Technicians$38,500$18.51803.82
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$64,710$31.11801.92
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$61,050Not published802.08
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$50,850Not published803.27
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryNot publishedNot published800.36
Dietitians and Nutritionists$63,040$30.31800.74
Orderlies$31,220$15.01801.10
School Bus Monitors$18,760$9.02800.73
Couriers and Messengers$33,930$16.31800.81
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41,550$19.97800.36
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$39,420$18.95800.88
Avionics Technicians$82,120$39.48802.97
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$49,900$23.99800.66
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$49,360$23.73800.59
Food Batchmakers$38,910$18.71800.33
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41,040$19.73800.92
Airfield Operations Specialists$44,290$21.29804.06
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38,340$18.43801.37
Purchasing Managers$126,440$60.79700.57
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80,240Not published701.53
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$57,650Not published702.57
History Teachers, Postsecondary$78,870Not published702.70
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$63,310Not published704.22
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$36,410Not published700.43
Interior Designers$43,540$20.94700.71
Producers and Directors$49,500$23.80700.34
Medical Equipment Preparers$36,880$17.73700.70
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$34,560$16.61700.44
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$36,250$17.43700.66
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$29,160$14.02700.59
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$77,530$37.28700.19
Data Entry Keyers$33,400$16.06700.42
Helpers--Carpenters$35,360$17.00702.48
Fence Erectors$38,700$18.61702.13
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$37,170$17.87708.35
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$44,970$21.62701.72
Credit Counselors$46,070$22.15601.57
Information Security Analysts$78,840$37.90600.23
Computer Programmers$56,360$27.10600.45
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$73,920$35.54600.42
Engineers, All Other$87,690$42.16600.30
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$52,850$25.41601.76
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$79,090Not published603.21
Floral Designers$29,500$14.18601.13
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$38,980$18.74601.19
Optometrists$104,240$50.11600.95
Private Detectives and Investigators$45,060$21.66601.23
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$15,080$7.25600.42
Funeral Attendants$29,440$14.16601.44
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$48,040$23.10601.75
Advertising Sales Agents$37,460$18.01600.49
File Clerks$34,050$16.37600.58
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$58,310$28.04601.61
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$23,060$11.09601.86
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$46,430$22.32600.88
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,100$18.80603.67
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$35,860$17.24602.74
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$36,450$17.52601.59
Training and Development Managers$92,690$44.56500.68
Credit Analysts$65,360$31.42500.55
Financial Risk Specialists$133,440$64.15500.58
Web Developers$63,220$30.40500.53
Environmental Engineers$115,210$55.39500.90
Mechanical Drafters$47,020$22.61500.87
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$64,940$31.22500.60
Biological Scientists, All Other$81,330$39.10500.68
Conservation Scientists$73,920$35.54501.43
Biological Technicians$58,430$28.09500.54
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$58,990$28.36500.45
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$59,270Not published502.28
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$77,950Not published503.14
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$59,740Not published509.71
Library Technicians$34,800$16.73500.50
Photographers$46,550$22.38500.66
Audiologists$65,840$31.66502.42
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$74,480$35.81500.77
Order Clerks$39,900$19.18500.48
Roofers$42,990$20.67500.29
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$39,990$19.23501.91
Medical Equipment Repairers$39,520$19.00500.55
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and TendersNot publishedNot published507.07
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,340$21.32501.56
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$27,950$13.44502.80
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$39,760$19.12503.09
Chief Executives$131,020$62.99400.13
Lodging Managers$54,870$26.38400.74
Natural Sciences Managers$149,430$71.84400.29
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$99,470$47.82401.94
Budget Analysts$59,480$28.60400.57
Financial Specialists, All Other$49,510$23.80400.23
Database Administrators$83,990$40.38400.43
Chemical Engineers$113,880$54.75401.36
Forest and Conservation Technicians$50,530$24.30400.95
Health Education Specialists$45,120$21.69400.44
Community Health Workers$39,720$19.10400.46
Clergy$50,500$24.28400.47
Religious Workers, All Other$36,090$17.35401.84
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$101,120Not published402.54
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$21,330$10.25400.23
Commercial and Industrial Designers$61,660$29.64400.89
Editors$57,370$27.58400.33
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$28,580$13.74400.59
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37,350$17.96400.11
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44,010$21.16401.00
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$28,400$13.65401.17
Air Traffic Controllers$83,250$40.03401.25
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$47,030$22.61400.55
Bridge and Lock Tenders$74,730$35.93408.82
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$30,570$14.70400.28
Fundraisers$49,300$23.70300.20
Insurance Underwriters$49,030$23.57300.23
Financial Examiners$63,540$30.55300.35
Materials Engineers$79,880$38.41301.00
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$62,780$30.19301.11
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,130Not published303.36
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$51,430Not published301.20
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$48,820$23.47300.68
Physician Assistants$99,790$47.98300.14
Bailiffs$25,700$12.35301.38
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$18,210$8.76300.39
Financial Clerks, All OtherNot publishedNot published300.62
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$53,290$25.62300.11
Pipelayers$39,980$19.22300.71
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$43,330$20.83300.47
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$36,920$17.75300.82
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$99,160$47.67301.14
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$36,500$17.55300.66
Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$35,730$17.18Not publishedNot published
Furniture Finishers$38,940$18.72Not publishedNot published
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$543,400$261.25Not publishedNot published
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$39,540$19.01Not publishedNot published
Social and Human Service Assistants$26,630$12.81Not 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.