metropolitan statistical area · 48900

Wilmington, NC

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Wilmington, NC metro area

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

Median annual wage, all occupations$45,800
Total employment191,280

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Wilmington, NC metro area was $45,800 per year ($22.02 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 191,280 jobs. 419 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
Cooks, Fast Food4.923,880$27,500
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers3.26510$36,860
Real Estate Sales Agents2.42580$42,260
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants2.282,700$40,040
Amusement and Recreation Attendants2.261,110$21,830
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2.021,070$28,250
Cooks, Restaurant1.983,440$34,940
Counter and Rental Clerks1.91940$37,900

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 419 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Wilmington, NC metro area
Occupation
Retail Salespersons$30,790$14.806,3101.32
Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,460$13.205,1001.08
Registered Nurses$80,970$38.935,0401.21
Waiters and Waitresses$30,610$14.724,9201.76
Cashiers$28,520$13.714,8601.28
Cooks, Fast Food$27,500$13.223,8804.92
Cooks, Restaurant$34,940$16.803,4401.98
Stockers and Order Fillers$35,300$16.973,4300.98
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,160$17.873,3100.91
Customer Service Representatives$38,100$18.322,8500.89
Office Clerks, General$39,380$18.932,7200.90
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,040$19.252,7002.28
General and Operations Managers$90,270$43.402,6900.62
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,540$15.162,6500.50
Nursing Assistants$37,710$18.132,3901.34
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,730$21.992,3001.36
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44,360$21.332,2101.47
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36,670$17.632,1901.87
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,380$21.822,0700.98
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,270$23.211,9501.41
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,240Not published1,9201.12
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,080$16.871,8900.69
Construction Laborers$46,090$22.161,8701.39
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,850$23.491,8400.72
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64,520$31.021,7301.12
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$70,820$34.051,7101.71
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,830$22.041,7000.90
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,510$30.541,6701.10
Accountants and Auditors$77,920$37.461,5200.85
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,300$14.571,5201.44
Bartenders$37,890$18.221,4601.57
Food Preparation Workers$31,830$15.301,3801.26
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,430$29.051,2500.70
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,030Not published1,2400.71
Project Management Specialists$89,120$42.851,2200.93
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$53,520$25.731,2101.47
Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,260$16.471,2101.08
Light Truck Drivers$39,070$18.791,1700.96
Medical Assistants$42,000$20.191,1501.15
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,100$23.121,1301.30
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$21,830$10.501,1102.26
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,250$13.581,0702.02
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$72,640$34.921,0400.78
Security Guards$36,960$17.779600.61
Counter and Rental Clerks$37,900$18.229401.91
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,640$17.629300.54
Electricians$54,080$26.009100.98
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,660$28.698901.15
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69,480$33.408800.80
Software Developers$123,730$59.498800.42
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$33,780$16.248801.37
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,160$35.178801.16
Human Resources Specialists$64,440$30.988500.76
Construction Managers$103,810$49.918301.77
Driver/Sales Workers$33,130$15.938001.59
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,390$30.487900.99
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,910$23.037901.34
Firefighters$35,580$17.107801.83
Dishwashers$29,870$14.367701.30
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,880$16.777401.25
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,980Not published7300.55
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,860$23.977101.41
Computer User Support Specialists$61,240$29.446900.78
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56,390$27.116901.20
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$52,310Not published6800.89
Pharmacy Technicians$44,300$21.306701.16
Insurance Sales Agents$59,880$28.796601.12
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,320$13.146500.97
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$58,000$27.886401.06
Carpenters$50,830$24.446400.78
Management Analysts$86,960$41.816100.55
Animal Caretakers$29,520$14.196101.86
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$59,010$28.376001.57
Dental Assistants$51,110$24.576001.26
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,310$34.775900.71
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$56,060$26.955801.20
Real Estate Sales Agents$42,260$20.325802.42
Postal Service Mail Carriers$57,700$27.745801.44
Managers, All Other$129,120$62.085700.74
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31,950$15.365701.21
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,450$22.335501.39
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,630$19.055500.55
Training and Development Specialists$62,340$29.975400.95
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,710$30.155301.11
Sales Managers$133,400$64.145200.66
Loan Officers$82,340$39.595201.53
Financial Managers$152,150$73.155100.49
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,860$17.725103.26
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37,230$17.905001.32
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$48,970$23.554800.80
Lawyers$109,620$52.704800.52
Pharmacists$151,790$72.984801.20
Childcare Workers$29,040$13.964800.75
Civil Engineers$94,450$45.414601.02
Physical Therapists$98,770$47.494601.41
Food Service Managers$71,710$34.484501.52
Physicians, All Other$252,960$121.624501.07
Medical and Health Services Managers$106,630$51.274400.59
Social and Human Service Assistants$48,280$23.214400.81
Dental Hygienists$96,700$46.494401.61
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99,060$47.624301.11
Computer and Information Systems Managers$160,980$77.404200.51
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$67,210$32.314101.44
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,810$16.744101.13
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$70,800$34.044000.66
Chemists$78,130$37.564003.97
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,110$27.944000.98
Parts Salespersons$35,390$17.014001.20
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsNot publishedNot published4001.90
Personal Financial Advisors$102,590$49.323901.19
Nurse Practitioners$124,990$60.093900.99
Cost Estimators$72,900$35.053701.33
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,890$26.873700.85
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$76,700$36.873701.40
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29,520$14.193701.14
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$49,370$23.743700.78
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,840$27.813700.50
Industrial Engineers$99,540$47.863600.80
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$99,070$47.633601.68
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,050$17.333600.66
Pest Control Workers$37,920$18.233602.83
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$55,560$26.713601.00
Electrical Engineers$105,130$50.543501.44
Bakers$34,430$16.553501.21
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42,210$20.293500.36
Public Relations Specialists$63,620$30.593400.99
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$62,930$30.263400.60
Natural Sciences Managers$166,910$80.243302.48
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$61,390$29.513302.67
Helpers--Electricians$37,720$18.143204.08
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$82,930Not published3100.78
Computer Occupations, All Other$96,350$46.323100.57
Self-Enrichment Teachers$37,200$17.883100.77
Packers and Packagers, Hand$30,460$14.653100.45
Instructional Coordinators$64,020$30.783001.07
Coaches and Scouts$43,960Not published3000.97
Speech-Language Pathologists$82,410$39.623001.35
Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,810$23.473000.63
Compliance Officers$74,430$35.782900.56
Computer Systems Analysts$93,830$45.112900.46
Psychiatric Technicians$34,200$16.442901.50
Recreation Workers$36,730$17.662900.72
Construction and Building Inspectors$63,670$30.612901.62
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$59,470$28.592902.44
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,310$17.942801.40
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$30,350$14.592802.73
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44,650$21.462801.29
Industrial Production Managers$130,690$62.832700.91
Physician Assistants$131,270$63.112701.33
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45,060$21.662701.19
Chefs and Head Cooks$58,120$27.942701.11
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,440$30.982700.50
Production Workers, All Other$37,940$18.242700.86
Financial and Investment Analysts$87,970$42.292600.58
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$65,360$31.422602.40
Graphic Designers$54,720$26.312601.07
Occupational Therapists$86,420$41.552601.33
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,070$13.012601.33
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55,340$26.602600.52
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$45,270$21.762601.43
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$103,000$49.522501.14
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$68,700$33.032501.16
Emergency Medical Technicians$53,850$25.892401.09
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56,600$27.212401.49
Billing and Posting Clerks$44,310$21.302400.48
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$46,270$22.252400.95
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$97,080$46.672300.84
Information Security Analysts$145,170$69.792300.99
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62,060$29.842301.62
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$49,170Not published2300.71
Tellers$40,740$19.592300.56
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$63,630$30.592301.45
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31,200$15.002300.94
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$110,620Not published2202.25
Dentists, General$185,720$89.292201.43
Medical Records Specialists$42,930$20.642200.90
Physical Therapist Assistants$75,820$36.452201.57
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$51,140$24.592201.01
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$42,850$20.602200.79
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$31,270$15.032200.73
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$50,670$24.362102.96
Paramedics$61,060$29.362101.73
Surgical Technologists$60,900$29.282101.43
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$62,580$30.092101.51
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$118,980$57.202100.59
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$58,860$28.302101.04
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37,200$17.882101.80
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersNot publishedNot published21013.01
Logisticians$77,850$37.432000.64
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$54,990$26.442001.22
Respiratory Therapists$81,020$38.952001.19
Cargo and Freight Agents$39,790$19.132001.66
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47,550$22.862000.83
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50,060$24.072001.09
Architectural and Engineering Managers$169,810$81.641900.71
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$86,200$41.441900.83
Mechanical Engineers$101,100$48.611900.52
Veterinarians$131,670$63.301901.88
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$46,260$22.241901.77
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$44,390$21.341900.89
Administrative Services Managers$98,730$47.471800.56
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$59,480$28.601801.65
Writers and Authors$47,940$23.051803.13
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45,410$21.831801.28
Machinists$62,810$30.201800.51
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,320$21.791800.92
Marketing Managers$153,860$73.971700.35
Facilities Managers$110,760$53.251700.88
Social and Community Service Managers$77,860$37.431700.67
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$187,380Not published1701.71
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$41,960$20.171703.78
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$81,480$39.171701.51
Phlebotomists$39,150$18.821700.98
Roofers$48,740$23.431701.00
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60,190$28.941701.05
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$50,060$24.071600.90
Data Scientists$93,090$44.761600.50
Healthcare Social Workers$61,290$29.461600.69
Tutors$46,030$22.131600.75
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$63,030$30.301600.94
Dietitians and Nutritionists$62,080$29.851601.69
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45,530$21.891601.88
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$33,470$16.091601.36
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$29,740$14.301600.99
Pipelayers$46,130$22.181604.01
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34,930$16.791601.29
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$85,230$40.971500.88
Nurse Anesthetists$218,830$105.211502.31
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$94,670$45.511500.81
Cooks, Short Order$29,620$14.241500.85
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$44,030$21.171500.60
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$40,670$19.551502.67
Butchers and Meat Cutters$38,790$18.651500.88
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,850$18.681500.33
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$63,190$30.381503.34
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$76,110Not published1401.21
Interior Designers$47,750$22.961401.54
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47,620$22.891400.88
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48,990$23.561401.09
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$60,550$29.111400.83
Tire Repairers and Changers$35,050$16.851401.04
Bus Drivers, School$36,490$17.541400.28
Human Resources Managers$140,960$67.771300.49
Tax Preparers$52,220$25.111301.41
Computer Network Architects$114,230$54.921300.60
Biological Scientists, All Other$97,310$46.781301.89
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$109,430Not published1300.46
Producers and Directors$61,120$29.391300.73
Opticians, Dispensing$45,400$21.831301.42
Medical Equipment Preparers$40,580$19.511301.34
Bill and Account Collectors$44,720$21.501300.64
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$51,480$24.751300.67
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$58,240$28.001304.67
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56,990$27.401300.74
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,390$24.231301.08
Property Appraisers and Assessors$69,610$33.471201.72
Financial Specialists, All Other$80,230$38.571200.75
Surveyors$72,160$34.691201.91
Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,660$32.051200.98
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78,740$37.861201.27
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$51,710Not published1200.57
Optometrists$163,800$78.751202.29
Massage Therapists$81,390$39.131200.95
Skincare Specialists$38,320$18.421201.30
Tour and Travel Guides$32,600$15.671201.88
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$52,770$25.371200.63
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$38,150$18.341200.82
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45,570$21.911202.81
Parking Attendants$30,940$14.881200.72
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$63,470$30.521100.27
Fundraisers$67,780$32.591100.80
Urban and Regional Planners$68,050$32.721101.99
Rehabilitation Counselors$45,660$21.951100.98
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$83,910Not published1101.52
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29,520$14.191100.71
Order Clerks$44,880$21.581101.16
Couriers and Messengers$37,330$17.951101.24
Data Entry Keyers$39,770$19.121100.74
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$31,870$15.321100.35
Highway Maintenance Workers$48,840$23.481100.60
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$45,040$21.661101.37
Sewing Machine Operators$28,510$13.711100.85
Chemical Technicians$61,200$29.421001.47
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54,620$26.261000.76
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$106,070Not published1001.29
Advertising Sales AgentsNot publishedNot published1000.90
Postal Service Clerks$61,570$29.601001.06
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$57,540$27.661000.98
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47,520$22.851001.02
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$63,550$30.561001.73
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$57,720$27.75900.97
Budget Analysts$59,050$28.39901.57
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,590$29.61901.11
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$84,350Not published901.44
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$47,430Not published900.43
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$239,200 or more$115.00 or more905.44
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$68,940$33.15900.90
Residential Advisors$37,700$18.13900.90
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$47,160$22.67901.69
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$37,720$18.13901.71
Sheet Metal Workers$47,390$22.78900.62
Printing Press Operators$38,780$18.64900.53
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$82,460$39.65801.62
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$93,720$45.06800.57
Nuclear Engineers$129,710$62.36804.15
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68,790$33.07800.70
School Psychologists$65,750$31.61801.01
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,770Not published801.32
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$105,420Not published801.47
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$56,130Not published800.61
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$56,620$27.22800.54
Audio and Video Technicians$43,880$21.09800.95
Photographers$37,690$18.12801.23
Occupational Therapy Assistants$63,440$30.50801.29
Physical Therapist Aides$31,510$15.15801.39
Fire Inspectors and Investigators$45,100$21.68804.82
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38,150$18.34800.42
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$48,200$23.17801.30
Lodging Managers$62,180$29.89701.28
Credit Analysts$72,870$35.04700.84
Computer Programmers$79,530$38.23700.61
Web and Digital Interface DesignersNot publishedNot published700.53
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76,700$36.88700.80
Biological Technicians$62,960$30.27700.83
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$46,830$22.51701.67
Health Education Specialists$56,350$27.09700.85
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$47,030Not published700.47
Library Technicians$48,280$23.21700.89
Technical Writers$93,750$45.07701.22
Chiropractors$62,230$29.92701.40
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$83,650$40.22701.24
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$44,670$21.47700.26
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$58,670$28.21700.42
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$29,070$13.98701.15
Purchasing Managers$145,730$70.06600.58
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$70,250$33.77600.45
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$67,450$32.43600.84
Community Health Workers$42,510$20.44600.81
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$39,800$19.14601.33
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44,520$21.41600.45
Transportation Security Screeners$63,130$30.35600.91
Sales Engineers$114,170$54.89600.98
File Clerks$39,290$18.89600.67
Library Assistants, Clerical$37,500$18.03600.57
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47,420$22.80600.56
Glaziers$46,000$22.12600.77
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$45,730$21.99601.78
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$45,100$21.68601.53
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$106,950$51.42602.43
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersNot publishedNot published600.53
Helpers--Production Workers$38,440$18.48600.27
Sailors and Marine Oilers$46,910$22.55601.63
Crane and Tower Operators$68,670$33.02601.09
Database Architects$131,470$63.21500.64
Landscape Architects$87,440$42.04502.21
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$139,410Not published501.11
Floral Designers$39,740$19.11501.05
Therapists, All Other$63,410$30.49501.81
Animal Trainers$37,080$17.83501.98
Meter Readers, Utilities$37,630$18.09502.11
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$44,970$21.62501.30
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$57,520$27.66502.16
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$53,260$25.61500.85
Medical Equipment Repairers$60,890$29.27500.59
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$35,580$17.11500.27
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,320$22.27500.74
Dental Laboratory Technicians$38,990$18.75501.26
Training and Development Managers$103,330$49.68400.74
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$92,650$44.54400.31
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$102,990$49.51401.51
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63,520$30.54400.39
Social Workers, All Other$91,080$43.79400.53
Clergy$57,190$27.50400.54
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$107,850Not published402.92
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$144,160Not published401.62
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$86,010Not published402.79
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$83,900Not published401.06
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$49,110Not published400.36
Curators$48,230$23.19402.95
Art Directors$84,730$40.74400.55
EditorsNot publishedNot published400.38
Broadcast Technicians$41,000$19.71401.63
Exercise Physiologists$55,200$26.54404.24
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$43,270$20.81400.83
Pharmacy Aides$37,040$17.81400.91
Funeral Attendants$28,650$13.78400.92
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$36,450$17.53400.52
Real Estate Brokers$57,850$27.81400.66
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38,000$18.27400.53
Helpers--Carpenters$40,650$19.54401.42
Home Appliance Repairers$46,530$22.37401.14
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$36,410$17.51400.12
Food Processing Workers, All Other$36,470$17.53400.55
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,890$20.62400.19
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,720$18.62400.49
Commercial Pilots$172,320Not published400.73
Chief Executives$298,730$143.62300.14
Public Relations Managers$124,280$59.75300.34
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$66,440$31.94301.77
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$78,870$37.92300.46
Social Science Research Assistants$46,480$22.35300.92
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$90,750Not published301.25
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$96,620$46.45301.51
Athletic Trainers$55,980Not published300.88
Medical Transcriptionists$49,590$23.84300.62
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$68,440$32.90300.51
Protective Service Workers, All Other$45,010$21.64300.34
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$47,480$22.83300.92
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41,590$19.99301.03
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$60,540$29.10301.16
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$47,830$22.99Not publishedNot published
Computer Network Support Specialists$64,400$30.96Not publishedNot published
Engineers, All Other$115,210$55.39Not publishedNot published
Family Medicine Physicians$207,000$99.52Not publishedNot published
Mechanical Drafters$50,150$24.11Not publishedNot published
Microbiologists$80,470$38.69Not publishedNot published
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$47,040$22.62Not publishedNot published
Surgeons, All Other$239,200 or more$115.00 or moreNot publishedNot published
Web Developers$91,480$43.98Not 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.