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Careers and Salary Data

This table shows summary data on occupations in the US. Clicking on any occupation name brings you to a page showing job prospects and salaries for that occupation in hundreds of metro areas across the country, with data updated through 2022.(Where data is denoted by an asterisk (*), summary info was not available.

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Allied Health

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Anesthesiologists31,010    >$208,000    4.5%
AudiologistsN/A    N/A    N/A
Cardiovascular Techs and Vascular Technologists56,110    $57,720    6.6%
Dental Assistants351,470    $40,080    11.2%
Dental Hygienists221,560    $76,220    10.8%
Dental Laboratory Technicians34,460    $41,340    10.7%
Dentists110,730    $155,600    7.6%
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers72,790    $74,320    19.5%
EMT and Paramedics260,600    $35,400    7.1%
Genetic Counselors2,390    $81,880    27.0%
Health Technologists and TechniciansN/A    N/A    N/A
Home Health and Personal Care Aides3,161,500    $25,280    36.4%
Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansN/A    N/A    N/A
Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsN/A    N/A    N/A
Medical Assistants712,430    $34,800    22.6%
Nuclear Medicine Technologists18,110    $77,950    6.9%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists92,780    $74,100    6.2%
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians20,580    $51,550    7.5%
Occupational Therapists133,570    $84,950    17.9%
Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides198,660    $52,910    27.0%
Opticians, Dispensing72,330    $37,840    7.3%
Optometrists39,420    $115,250    9.5%
Orthotists and Prosthetists9,830    $68,410    19.8%
Pharmacists311,200    $128,090    N/A
Pharmacy Aides37,280    $27,850    -12.1%
Pharmacy Technicians417,780    $33,950    7.5%
Phlebotomists128,290    $35,510    23.0%
Physician Assistants120,090    $112,260    31.1%
Radiation Therapists17,860    $85,560    8.5%
Radiologic and MRI Technologists207,360    $60,510    9.0%
Respiratory Therapists132,090    $61,330    20.8%
Respiratory Therapy Technicians331,790    $42,630    -57.5%
Speech-Language Pathologists154,360    $79,120    27.3%
Surgical Technologists109,000    $48,300    8.7%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Alternative Medicine

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Chiropractors35,010    $70,340    7.4%
Podiatrists9,770    $126,240    6.0%
Recreational Therapists19,070    $48,220    7.3%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Architecture

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Architects105,850    $80,750    8.4%
Architectural and Civil Drafters98,800    $56,340    1.8%
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists11,300    $65,470    14.7%
Drafters14,600    $52,830    4.4%
Landscape Architects20,280    $69,360    4.4%
Surveyors45,220    $63,420    6.0%
Urban and Regional Planners38,560    $74,350    10.7%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Arts, Entertainment and Sports

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Actors52,620    N/A    0.9%
Art Directors42,890    $94,220    0.9%
Artists7,550    $64,490    2.2%
Athletes and Sports Competitors11,330    $51,370    6.2%
Coaches and Scouts241,390    $34,840    10.5%
Craft Artists4,640    $34,710    -0.3%
Dancers and Choreographers9,690    N/A    0.6%
Fine Artists12,350    $50,550    0.8%
Models2,320    $28,350    -5.7%
Multimedia Artists and Animators29,340    $75,270    4.2%
Music Directors and Composers10,580    $51,670    1.2%
Musicians and Singers41,130    N/A    0.2%
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials20,120    $28,550    6.0%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Building and Grounds Cleaning

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Grounds Maintenance Workers14,310    $32,090    5.5%
Janitors and Building Cleaners2,145,450    $27,430    6.6%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners926,960    $24,850    -1.7%
Pest Control Workers79,450    $37,330    6.9%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Business and Financial

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Accountants and Auditors1,280,700    $71,550    6.4%
Budget Analysts51,460    $76,540    4.2%
Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators287,960    $66,790    -4.2%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsN/A    N/A    N/A
Credit Analysts73,930    $73,650    4.9%
Emergency Management Directors10,060    $74,590    4.9%
Emergency Management SpecialistsN/A    N/A    N/A
Employment Specialists633,040    $61,920    5.3%
Financial Analysts458,510    $81,590    6.2%
Financial Examiners64,550    $81,090    7.1%
Financial Managers654,790    $129,890    16.0%
Financial SpecialistsN/A    N/A    N/A
Fundraisers81,660    $57,970    9.3%
Human Resources Specialists and Labor Relations SpecialistsN/A    N/A    N/A
Insurance Underwriters100,050    $70,020    -4.9%
Loan Counselors32,110    $45,950    8.6%
Loan Officers308,370    $63,270    7.7%
Logisticians182,050    $74,750    4.8%
Management Analysts709,750    $85,260    13.5%
Market Research AnalystsN/A    N/A    N/A
Operations Research Analysts99,680    $84,810    25.6%
Personal Financial Advisors210,190    $87,850    7.0%
Purchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing AgentsN/A    N/A    N/A
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents53,760    $54,890    -2.4%
Wholesale and Retail BuyersN/A    N/A    N/A
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Community and Social Services

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Clergy53,180    $50,400    5.9%
Community and Social Service Specialists97,480    $43,790    8.1%
Family and School Social Workers327,710    $47,390    7.3%
Health Educators and Community Health Workers58,590    $55,220    10.3%
Human Service Assistants404,450    $35,060    12.6%
Marriage and Family Therapists59,050    $49,610    22.3%
Medical and Public Health Social Workers174,890    $56,750    17.0%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers117,770    $46,650    17.8%
Rehabilitation Counselors109,040    $35,950    9.8%
Religious Directors21,820    $43,860    4.6%
Religious Workers9,450    $31,630    5.0%
Social Workers58,410    $61,230    5.6%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Computer and Information Technology

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Computer and Information Research ScientistsN/A    N/A    N/A
Computer Network Architects152,420    $112,690    5.3%
Computer OperatorsN/A    N/A    N/A
Computer ProgrammersN/A    N/A    N/A
Computer SpecialistsN/A    N/A    N/A
Computer Support Specialists647,330    $52,270    10.6%
Computer Systems AnalystsN/A    N/A    N/A
Computer Systems Managers433,960    $146,360    11.3%
Database AdministratorsN/A    N/A    N/A
Information Security Analysts125,570    $99,730    31.6%
Network and Communications AnalystsN/A    N/A    N/A
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsN/A    N/A    N/A
Software DevelopersN/A    N/A    N/A
Software Engineers For ApplicationsN/A    N/A    N/A
Software Engineers For SystemsN/A    N/A    N/A
Web Developers148,340    $73,760    13.0%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Construction and Extraction

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Boilermakers15,820    $63,100    5.9%
Brickmasons, Blockmasons, and Stonemasons23,480    $35,410    10.8%
Carpenters734,170    $48,330    8.0%
Cement Masons and Terrazzo Workers196,120    $44,810    11.1%
Construction and Building Inspectors110,420    $60,710    6.6%
Construction Equipment Operators405,750    $48,980    9.6%
Construction Laborers and Helpers1,020,350    $36,860    10.5%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers, and Tapers102,850    $45,700    2.3%
Glaziers52,400    $44,630    10.7%
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers44,240    $43,900    10.6%
Insulation Workers33,550    $40,380    2.8%
Painters, Construction and Maintenance232,760    $40,280    6.0%
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters442,870    $55,160    13.6%
Roofers129,690    $42,100    11.8%
Sheet Metal Workers131,300    $50,400    8.0%
Structural Iron and Steel Workers76,570    $55,040    11.5%
Supervisors Of Construction and Extraction Workers626,180    $66,210    10.4%
Tile and Marble Setters40,470    $43,050    17.6%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Culinary, Food Preparation and Serving

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Bakers184,990    $27,700    5.8%
Bartenders646,850    $23,680    8.1%
Chefs128,190    $51,530    11.1%
Food and Beverage Serving and Related Workers7,500,280    $22,930    11.6%
Food Preparation Workers863,740    $24,800    8.2%
Head Cooks19,340    $30,760    5.9%
Institution and Cafeteria Cooks402,480    $27,750    4.6%
Private Household Cooks390    $37,870    4.0%
Restaurant Cooks1,401,890    $27,790    21.9%
Short Order Cooks152,670    $25,150    -0.7%
Supervisors Of Food Preparation and Serving Workers - Food Service Managers235,470    $55,320    10.8%
Waiters and Waitresses2,579,020    $22,890    6.5%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Design

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Designers10,610    $64,620    4.7%
Exhibit Designers12,040    $54,600    4.7%
Fashion Designers22,030    $73,790    1.4%
Floral Designers41,770    $28,040    -13.8%
Graphic Designers215,930    $52,110    3.0%
Industrial Designers32,770    $68,890    3.3%
Interior Designers60,650    $56,040    4.3%
Merchandise Displayers140,850    $29,460    1.9%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Education, Training, and Library

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Adult Literacy and High School Equivalency Diploma Teachers51,950    $54,350    -10.3%
Education Administrators44,550    $85,450    7.8%
Educational Counselors296,460    $57,040    8.4%
Elementary and Secondary School Administrators271,020    $96,400    4.1%
Elementary School Teachers1,430,480    $59,670    3.3%
Instructional Coordinators176,690    $66,290    6.3%
Kindergarten Teachers124,290    $56,850    3.8%
Librarians135,690    $59,500    6.3%
Library Technicians and Assistants88,720    $34,900    -3.0%
Middle School Special Education TeachersN/A    N/A    N/A
Middle School Teachers622,330    $59,660    3.5%
Middle School Vocational Teachers11,860    $60,800    2.7%
Postsecondary Education Administrators144,880    $95,410    7.0%
Postsecondary Teachers201,320    $68,970    4.0%
Preschool and Child Care Administrators52,360    $48,210    7.2%
Preschool and Elementary School Special Education TeachersN/A    N/A    N/A
Preschool Teachers431,350    $30,520    7.1%
Secondary School Special Education TeachersN/A    N/A    N/A
Secondary School Teachers1,035,850    $61,660    3.6%
Secondary School Vocational Teachers74,520    $61,710    2.2%
Special Education Teachers35,600    $61,190    7.5%
Teacher Assistants1,346,910    $27,920    4.0%
Training and Development SpecialistsN/A    N/A    N/A
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Engineering

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Aerospace Engineers63,200    $116,500    1.7%
Agricultural Engineers1,550    $80,720    5.4%
Biomedical Engineers19,780    $91,410    3.6%
Chemical Engineers30,120    $108,770    6.3%
Civil Engineers310,850    $87,060    6.3%
Computer Hardware Engineers67,880    $117,220    6.1%
Electrical and Electronics Drafters24,140    $61,530    3.2%
Electrical Engineers185,570    $98,530    4.8%
Electronics Engineers128,800    $105,570    -0.9%
Engineers152,340    $99,040    3.6%
Environmental Engineers53,150    $88,860    5.1%
Health and Safety Engineers25,860    $91,410    5.1%
Industrial Engineers291,710    $88,020    8.3%
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects11,360    $92,400    8.9%
Materials Engineers26,820    $93,360    0.2%
Mechanical Drafters55,210    $57,060    -6.9%
Mechanical Engineers306,990    $88,430    4.1%
Mining and Geological Engineers6,280    $91,160    2.6%
Nuclear Engineers15,850    $113,460    -0.5%
Petroleum Engineers32,620    $137,720    2.6%
Sales Engineers63,550    $103,900    5.6%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Farming Fishing and Forestry

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Agricultural Workers6,540    $29,590    4.7%
Conservation Scientists and Foresters9,510    $61,790    1.3%
Fishers and Related Fishing WorkersN/A    N/A    N/A
Forest and Conservation Workers6,760    $31,770    -3.2%
Logging Workers3,750    $39,780    -15.0%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Health Administration and Management

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Medical Records and Health Information TechniciansN/A    N/A    N/A
Medical Secretaries604,780    $36,580    16.0%
Medical Transcriptionists55,780    $33,380    -3.5%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Hospitality and Travel

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Lodging Managers38,340    $54,430    1.1%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners117,610    $50,600    7.2%
Travel Agents66,670    $40,660    -5.7%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Automotive Body and Glass Repairers144,180    $43,580    4.1%
Computer, ATM, and Office Machine Repairers98,260    $39,530    -1.5%
Electricians688,620    $56,180    10.4%
Elevator Installers and Repairers28,350    $84,990    10.3%
General Maintenance and Repair Workers1,418,990    $39,080    5.7%
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians1,638,920    $44,590    1.4%
Home Appliance Repairers31,100    $40,260    -1.9%
Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers25,590    $39,510    -1.5%
HVAC Mechanics and Installers342,040    $48,730    12.6%
Industrial Electrical Repairers58,930    $59,300    0.7%
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers17,010    $41,940    -9.0%
Medical Equipment Repairers46,370    $49,280    3.8%
Motor Vehicle Electronics Installers and Repairers10,310    $37,380    -28.6%
Power Line Installers and Repairers111,660    $72,520    8.0%
Solar Photovoltaic Installers11,080    $44,890    63.3%
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers208,480    $57,910    -5.6%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers120,900    $56,750    1.0%
Transportation Electrical Installers and Repairers9,790    $62,530    2.3%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Legal

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators6,090    $63,930    7.8%
Court Reporters14,530    $60,130    7.0%
Judges and Hearing Officers14,380    $97,870    1.7%
Lawyers657,170    $122,960    6.1%
Legal Secretaries168,140    $47,300    -20.9%
Legal Support Workers45,080    $58,400    1.6%
Paralegals and Legal Assistants329,870    $51,740    12.0%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Life, Physical, and Social Science

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Agricultural and Food Scientists13,460    $68,970    5.3%
Anthropologists and Archeologists6,720    $63,670    9.9%
Archivists, Curators, and Museum Workers257,060    $49,030    3.4%
Atmospheric Scientists, Including Meteorologists9,290    $95,380    8.4%
Biochemists and Biophysicists31,360    $94,490    6.3%
Biological Scientists40,100    $82,220    5.6%
Chemists and Materials Scientists83,530    $77,630    3.7%
Economists19,000    $105,020    8.1%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists84,290    $71,360    8.2%
Epidemiologists7,410    $70,990    5.3%
Geographers1,400    $81,540    3.2%
Geoscientists29,200    $92,040    5.7%
Historians3,040    $63,680    6.3%
Hydrologists6,440    $81,270    6.5%
Medical Scientists127,180    $88,790    8.1%
Microbiologists18,270    $75,650    4.9%
Physicists and Astronomers16,730    $122,850    9.5%
Political Scientists6,010    $122,220    5.3%
Sociologists2,630    $83,420    8.9%
Survey Researchers9,930    $59,170    1.2%
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists19,250    $63,270    4.7%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Management

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Administrative Services Managers307,280    $96,940    7.3%
Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers25,100    $125,510    3.2%
Chief Executives205,890    $184,460    -5.5%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis ManagersN/A    N/A    N/A
Construction Managers293,380    $95,260    9.8%
Engineering Managers194,250    $144,830    2.8%
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers5,060    $71,160    -0.9%
General Managers2,400,280    $100,780    6.9%
Human Resources ManagersN/A    N/A    N/A
Industrial Production Managers185,790    $105,480    0.7%
Managers472,060    $110,630    6.3%
Marketing Managers263,680    $136,850    8.1%
Medical and Health Services Managers394,910    $100,980    17.6%
Natural Sciences Managers67,720    $129,100    5.9%
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers220,750    $58,760    7.3%
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers79,160    $116,180    7.8%
Purchasing Managers72,100    $121,110    3.9%
Social and Community Service Managers156,460    $67,150    13.0%
Supervisors Of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1,011,100    $33,400    10.8%
Supervisors Of Non Retail Sales Workers249,090    $74,760    -1.7%
Top Executives2,658,440    $103,230    5.7%
Training and Development ManagersN/A    N/A    N/A
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Massage and Physical Therapy

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Massage Therapists107,240    $42,820    22.2%
Occupational Therapist Aides7,560    $29,230    18.9%
Occupational Therapist Assistants44,990    $61,510    33.1%
Physical Therapist Aides49,270    $27,000    22.8%
Physical Therapist Assistants96,840    $58,790    27.1%
Physical Therapists233,350    $89,440    21.9%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Mechanic

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Aircraft Mechanics133,310    $64,090    3.1%
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics655,330    $42,090    -0.8%
Bus and Truck Mechanics266,330    $48,500    4.8%
Farm Equipment Mechanics36,290    $42,200    3.7%
Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Maintenance Workers and Millwrights387,630    $53,590    5.1%
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics147,800    $53,370    3.6%
Motorboat Mechanics22,940    $41,330    5.7%
Motorcycle Mechanics15,590    $37,600    9.2%
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians15,580    $38,570    9.2%
Small Engine Mechanics32,160    $36,100    5.7%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Media and Communication

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Audio and Video Technicians73,960    $45,910    11.6%
Camera Operators21,500    $55,160    8.1%
Communication Equipment Workers23,440    $73,460    2.9%
Editors95,970    $61,370    -2.9%
Film and Video Editors27,570    $63,780    13.9%
Interpreters and Translators58,870    $51,830    19.2%
Photographers50,620    $36,280    -6.3%
Producers and Directors129,210    $74,420    4.8%
Public Relations Specialists244,730    $61,150    6.4%
Radio and Television Announcers29,230    $34,630    -7.3%
Reporters, Correspondents, and Broadcast News AnalystsN/A    N/A    N/A
Technical Writers50,760    $72,850    8.5%
Writers and Authors45,860    $63,200    -0.1%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Medicine

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
General Practitioners109,370    $205,590    9.8%
OBGYN - Obstetrics and Gynaecology18,620    >$208,000    2.3%
Pediatricians29,740    $175,310    2.2%
Physicians and Surgeons390,680    $206,500    7.8%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Mental Health

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Clinical Psychologists113,270    $78,200    14.7%
Mental Health CounselorsN/A    N/A    N/A
Organizational Psychologists630    $92,880    12.8%
Psychiatric Technicians and Aides78,470    $33,780    12.4%
Psychiatrists25,530    >$208,000    15.8%
Psychologists14,220    $101,790    11.6%
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder CounselorsN/A    N/A    N/A
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Nursing

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists - CRNA43,570    $174,790    17.0%
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN)697,510    $47,480    10.7%
Nurse Practitioners200,600    $109,820    28.2%
Nursing Aides and AttendantsN/A    N/A    N/A
Nursing Assistants and Orderlies - Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)1,419,920    $29,660    8.9%
Postsecondary Nursing Instructors59,680    $74,600    20.0%
Registered NursesN/A    N/A    N/A
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Nutrition & Fitness

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Athletic Trainers and Exercise Physiologists28,600    $48,440    18.8%
Dietetic Technicians29,230    $28,400    5.8%
Dietitians and Nutritionists67,670    $61,270    11.2%
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors325,500    $40,390    12.8%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Office and Administrative Support

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Bill and Account Collectors235,870    $37,000    -7.5%
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks1,512,660    $41,230    -3.9%
Customer Service Representatives2,919,230    $34,710    -1.7%
Desktop Publishers8,740    $45,390    -15.9%
Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants542,690    $60,890    -19.8%
Financial Clerks2,910,660    $38,510    -3.1%
General Office Clerks2,956,060    $34,040    -3.5%
Information Clerks5,780,040    $34,050    0.3%
Insurance Claims and Processing Clerks257,000    $40,750    4.2%
Material Recording Clerks153,850    $41,360    4.9%
Office and Administrative Support Workers188,360    $35,470    5.8%
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers95,320    $41,910    5.5%
Postal Service Workers102,390    $60,140    -23.8%
Receptionists1,057,370    $30,050    5.4%
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants2,038,340    $37,690    -8.9%
Supervisors Of Office Workers1,487,870    $56,620    -0.9%
Tellers442,120    $31,230    -12.2%
Word Processors and Typists47,460    $40,340    -33.8%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Personal Care and Service

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Animal Care and Service Workers228,980    $24,990    15.6%
Barbers20,030    $30,150    7.4%
Child Care Workers561,520    $24,230    2.4%
Funeral Directors and Funeral Service Occupations9,400    $76,350    5.2%
Gaming Services Occupations10,470    $28,300    2.1%
Hairdressers and Cosmetologists385,960    $26,090    8.5%
Manicurists and Pedicurists111,780    $25,770    10.1%
Recreation Workers358,750    $26,350    8.3%
Shampooers12,120    $22,550    10.1%
Skincare Specialists56,660    $34,090    10.9%
Theatrical Makeup Artists3,400    $75,730    7.0%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Production

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Assemblers and Fabricators1,856,870    $33,710    -10.9%
Food and Tobacco Processing Workers20,830    $31,590    0.6%
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers23,590    $40,870    -7.5%
Laundry and Dry-cleaning Workers209,330    $24,220    -0.5%
Machinists and Tool and Die Makers383,470    $44,420    2.5%
Metal and Plastic Machine Workers8,150    $49,940    -7.8%
Painting and Coating Workers12,430    $32,950    0.9%
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers10,770    $90,700    -3.9%
Printing Workers249,300    $36,610    -13.5%
Quality Control Inspectors576,950    $39,140    -17.6%
Semiconductor Processors27,680    $38,060    -8.0%
Slaughterers, Butchers, Meat Packers, and Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers73,390    $29,230    2.3%
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators32,520    $62,150    2.7%
Supervisors Of Production and Operating Workers631,100    $61,310    -0.2%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators123,730    $47,760    -4.8%
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers410,750    $42,490    3.4%
Welding Machine Operators35,110    $38,310    -7.7%
Woodworkers6,700    $33,110    3.1%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Protective Service

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Correctional Officers and Jailers423,050    $45,180    -7.2%
Detectives and Criminal Investigators105,620    $83,170    2.5%
Fire Fighters324,620    $50,850    5.3%
Fire Inspectors and Investigators13,710    $61,660    5.5%
Police and Sheriffs Patrol Officers665,280    $63,150    5.0%
Private Detectives and Investigators35,000    $50,510    7.9%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists88,120    $54,290    3.3%
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers10,280    $34,190    3.8%
Supervisors Of Correctional Officers46,430    $63,730    -7.5%
Supervisors Of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers69,590    $77,800    5.3%
Supervisors Of Police and Detectives121,340    $91,090    4.8%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Sales

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Advertising Sales Agents129,740    $53,310    -2.2%
Cashiers3,596,630    $23,650    -3.8%
Insurance Sales Agents410,050    $50,940    10.2%
Product Sales Representatives1,344,530    $59,930    1.7%
Real Estate Appraisers56,320    $57,010    7.0%
Real Estate Brokers42,730    $59,720    7.1%
Real Estate Sales Agents162,330    $48,930    6.9%
Retail Sales Workers4,317,950    $25,250    -2.3%
Sales Managers402,600    $126,640    5.1%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents437,880    $62,270    4.2%
Technical Products Sales Representatives306,980    $81,020    3.7%
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives1,651,500    $63,000    2.0%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Technician

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians11,540    $66,020    4.5%
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians21,870    $41,230    6.1%
Avionics Technicians21,750    $65,700    2.2%
Biological Technicians79,530    $45,860    6.8%
Broadcast Technicians28,650    $40,570    1.1%
Chemical Technicians65,760    $49,260    1.7%
Civil Engineering Technicians68,870    $53,410    5.0%
Dental and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians and Medical Appliance Technicians29,150    $32,620    10.9%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians122,550    $65,260    0.2%
Electro-Mechanical Technicians14,290    $58,350    0.7%
Engineering Technicians88,330    $62,990    2.7%
Environmental Engineering Technicians18,010    $50,620    8.6%
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians32,620    $46,540    9.2%
Forensic Science Technicians16,520    $59,150    14.4%
Forest and Conservation Technicians19,060    $45,500    1.7%
Geological and Petroleum Technicians17,110    $51,130    6.6%
Industrial Engineering Technicians67,110    $56,550    -0.8%
Life Science Technicians64,260    $50,550    7.0%
Mechanical Engineering Technicians42,820    $56,980    2.6%
Nuclear Technicians6,420    $82,080    -4.1%
Sound Technicians12,890    $54,740    1.6%
Surveying and Mapping Technicians53,030    $45,010    5.4%
Wind Turbine Technicians5,960    $52,910    56.9%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Transportation and Material Moving

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Air Traffic Controllers22,090    $122,990    1.3%
Airline and Commercial Pilots84,520    $147,220    4.6%
Bus Drivers179,510    $43,030    6.1%
Delivery Truck Drivers923,050    $34,730    4.4%
Excavating and Loading Machine Operators44,090    $44,800    7.4%
Hand Laborers and Material Movers2,953,170    $29,510    4.9%
Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers1,856,130    $45,260    5.1%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators629,270    $36,200    4.4%
Material Moving Machine Operators28,240    $31,770    4.7%
Railroad Occupations45,710    $65,990    -1.2%
Taxi Drivers and ChauffeursN/A    N/A    N/A
Water Transportation Occupations75,180    $57,330    -2.1%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Veterinary

OccupationJobs
(2016)
Median Pay
(2016)
% Growth
2014-2024
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers212,450    $24,780    16.0%
Veterinarians74,540    $95,460    18.4%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers97,030    $28,590    19.1%
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians110,650    $35,320    19.3%
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

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