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The University of Arizona and the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base are major employers in Tucson. The University of Arizona is regarded as one of the top research universities in the nation and plays a significant role in attracting new companies to the area. The US Army Intelligence Center is located nearby and is the largest employer in the region. The prominent high-tech and aerospace industries provide a large number of jobs. Tucson is over 8 times more concentrated in the aerospace products and parts manufacturing industry than the average for all the metropolitan areas in the nation according to economy.com.
Tucson has over 100 biosciences companies. The city also has more than 150 transportation and logistics providers. Tucson is sometimes called "Optics Valley" due to the vast number of companies involved in the design and manufacturing of optics and optoelectronic systems.
Tourism brings in over 3.5 million visitors each year and employs about one-tenth of the labor force. In addition, those making Tucson their winter home as well as middle and upper-class Mexicans crossing the border to purchase goods stimulate the economy. The region's copper mining industry adds to the economy although it has upturns and downturns. The arts also produce a significant amount of revenue.
Shown below, in descending order, are the top job providing industries in Tucson:
The Milken Institute ranked Tucson as the 7th "Best Performing City" out of 200 metropolitan areas. The strong growth of the high-tech sector was a major factor in the high ranking. Over three hundred Tucson companies are directly involved in information technology. Some of the other expanding high-tech industries are environmental technology, bio-industry, aerospace and advanced composite materials.
The Greater Tucson Economic Council utilizes the industry cluster concept. The goal of the program is to attract new companies by emphasizing collaboration and increasing research and production capabilities. The clusters include environmental technology, aerospace, optics, information technology, life sciences and advanced materials. Arizona tries to create new jobs by providing programs such as enterprise and foreign trade zones, a workforce development and job training program and research and development tax credits.
Shown below is a list of the major hi-tech and manufacturing companies located in the Tucson area:
The primary non-high-tech and non-manufacturing companies located in the Tucson area:
Business organizations available to assist Tucson companies:
The Inside Tucson Business provides information about the current business activities in Tucson.
| Rank | Title | Local Jobs | Local Mean Salary | Typical Local Salary | National Growth % 2006-2016 | National % With College Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered nurses | 7,690 | 63,710 | $45,270 - 82,690 | 24% | 56% |
| 2 | Elementary school teachers, except special education | 4,020 | 42,930 | $27,190 - 64,440 | 14% | 95% |
| 3 | Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education | 3,870 | 38,340 | $23,900 - 55,700 | 6% | 96% |
| 4 | Computer software engineers, systems software | 2,880 | 83,960 | $60,270 - 109,470 | 28% | 85% |
| 5 | Accountants and auditors | 2,870 | 66,500 | $34,570 - 114,680 | 18% | 79% |
| 6 | Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products | 2,750 | 47,770 | $25,660 - 78,050 | 8% | 51% |
| 7 | Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education | 2,080 | 43,220 | $26,620 - 68,180 | 11% | 95% |
| 8 | Lawyers | 1,570 | 104,160 | $55,440 - | 11% | 99% |
| 9 | Electrical engineers | 1,350 | 88,280 | $59,950 - 125,400 | 6% | 81% |
| 10 | Computer systems analysts | 1,330 | 82,270 | $43,960 - 133,850 | 29% | 68% |
| 11 | Educational, vocational, and school counselors | 1,240 | 46,030 | $28,160 - 65,900 | 13% | 73% |
| 12 | Medical and clinical laboratory technicians | 1,220 | 39,180 | $21,920 - 60,500 | 15% | 51% |
| 13 | Mechanical engineers | 1,190 | 76,350 | $48,710 - 112,360 | 4% | 78% |
| 14 | Computer programmers | 1,180 | 66,940 | $36,660 - 99,440 | 0% | 73% |
| 15 | Computer software engineers, applications | 1,160 | 86,360 | $54,130 - 125,150 | 45% | 85% |
| 16 | Financial managers | 1,100 | 82,540 | $44,240 - 140,430 | 13% | 60% |
| 17 | Management analysts | 1,100 | 59,900 | $35,030 - 92,460 | 22% | 78% |
| 18 | Sales managers | 1,100 | 75,360 | $36,920 - 126,590 | 10% | 69% |
| 19 | Social and human service assistants | 1,020 | 32,330 | $19,810 - 50,090 | 34% | 58% |
| 20 | Industrial engineers | 980 | 78,920 | $48,850 - 107,800 | 20% | 74% |
| 21 | Managers, all other | 980 | 84,130 | $40,900 - 136,390 | 7% | 55% |
| 22 | Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists | 960 | 42,040 | $29,390 - 57,860 | 11% | 58% |
| 23 | Medical and health services managers | 910 | 82,170 | $44,330 - 133,530 | 16% | 57% |
| 24 | Electronics engineers, except computer | 900 | 98,160 | $52,960 - 137,090 | 4% | 81% |
| 25 | Market research analysts | 880 | 50,650 | $29,600 - 92,040 | 20% | 82% |
| 26 | Training and development specialists | 840 | 41,460 | $22,200 - 66,220 | 18% | 56% |
| 27 | Engineering managers | 840 | 121,630 | $75,990 - | 7% | 84% |
| 28 | Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation | 790 | 47,980 | $27,990 - 76,380 | 5% | 58% |
| 29 | Child, family, and school social workers | 780 | 39,580 | $26,120 - 53,480 | 19% | 77% |
| 30 | Mental health and substance abuse social workers | 750 | 34,360 | $22,680 - 46,720 | 30% | 77% |
| 31 | Pharmacists | 730 | 99,040 | $40,770 - 129,670 | 22% | 97% |
| 32 | Civil engineers | 710 | 67,330 | $41,210 - 101,450 | 18% | 87% |
| 33 | Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products | 590 | 54,480 | $26,130 - 94,700 | 12% | 51% |
| 34 | Advertising sales agents | 560 | 54,770 | $24,910 - 93,470 | 20% | 56% |
| 35 | Financial analysts | 540 | 65,790 | $43,580 - 96,320 | 34% | 87% |
| 36 | Librarians | 530 | 47,100 | $25,360 - 71,610 | 4% | 85% |
| 37 | Coaches and scouts | 530 | 39,260 | $17,260 - 67,850 | 15% | 60% |
| 38 | Instructional coordinators | 510 | 45,040 | $24,830 - 65,970 | 23% | 79% |
| 39 | Physical therapists | 500 | 80,830 | $53,420 - 120,440 | 27% | 89% |
| 40 | Graphic designers | 500 | 43,270 | $25,050 - 64,560 | 10% | 55% |
| 41 | Medical and public health social workers | 500 | 47,080 | $30,070 - 63,080 | 24% | 77% |
| 42 | Social and community service managers | 480 | 48,150 | $27,670 - 79,170 | 25% | 72% |
| 43 | Public relations specialists | 470 | 53,290 | $29,240 - 93,880 | 18% | 81% |
| 44 | Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents | 460 | $ - | 25% | 67% | |
| 45 | Network and computer systems administrators | 460 | 55,270 | $35,260 - 80,070 | 27% | 50% |
| 46 | Surveyors | 430 | 44,150 | $27,680 - 62,650 | 24% | 82% |
| 47 | Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other | 430 | 31,220 | $17,810 - 50,810 | 15% | 72% |
| 48 | Dentists, general | 430 | 183,110 | $46,260 - | 9% | 100% |
| 49 | Chief executives | 430 | 130,760 | $41,470 - | 2% | 65% |
| 50 | Computer and information systems managers | 420 | 93,530 | $53,550 - 150,080 | 16% | 73% |
| 51 | Computer specialists, all other | 420 | 57,160 | $25,790 - 94,530 | 15% | 68% |
| 52 | Education administrators, elementary and secondary school | 400 | 80,650 | $51,410 - 120,980 | 8% | 78% |
| 53 | Marketing managers | 390 | 79,190 | $39,070 - 131,320 | 14% | 69% |
| 54 | Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other | 370 | 53,340 | $26,900 - 84,670 | 17% | 56% |
| 55 | Network systems and data communications analysts | 370 | 82,920 | $41,530 - | 53% | 57% |
| 56 | Database administrators | 370 | 59,840 | $35,270 - 88,390 | 29% | 72% |
| 57 | Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school | 370 | 41,640 | $27,070 - 60,910 | 20% | 87% |
| 58 | Architects, except landscape and naval | 350 | 52,610 | $27,380 - 80,740 | 18% | 88% |
| 59 | Medical and clinical laboratory technologists | 330 | 52,670 | $41,720 - 64,780 | 12% | 51% |
| 60 | Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists | 330 | 42,610 | $21,590 - 70,510 | 18% | 56% |
| 61 | Mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers | 320 | 66,910 | $37,870 - 101,290 | 10% | 80% |
| 62 | Teachers and instructors, all other | 320 | 47,280 | $15,510 - 112,350 | 9% | 54% |
| 63 | Engineers, all other | 310 | 68,040 | $30,260 - 106,590 | 6% | 82% |
| 64 | Health educators | 310 | 43,030 | $22,900 - 75,480 | 26% | 58% |
| 65 | Editors | 310 | 46,610 | $26,930 - 68,090 | 2% | 81% |
| 66 | Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other | 300 | 81,380 | $47,240 - 139,740 | 12% | 94% |
| 67 | Self-enrichment education teachers | 290 | 35,090 | $21,970 - 50,670 | 23% | 54% |
| 68 | Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists | 270 | 46,130 | $28,220 - 64,500 | 18% | 56% |
| 69 | Special education teachers, secondary school | 270 | 43,120 | $28,700 - 63,510 | 9% | 87% |
| 70 | Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists | 250 | 56,730 | $38,340 - 80,980 | 16% | 99% |
| 71 | Tax preparers | 250 | 31,500 | $16,020 - 43,130 | 0% | 54% |
| 72 | Personal financial advisors | 240 | 63,170 | $29,920 - 106,950 | 41% | 81% |
| 73 | Merchandise displayers and window trimmers | 240 | 24,200 | $15,250 - 33,340 | 11% | 55% |
| 74 | Speech-language pathologists | 220 | 56,360 | $26,390 - 97,210 | 11% | 98% |
| 75 | Community and social service specialists, all other | 210 | 43,020 | $24,550 - 71,080 | 25% | 58% |
| 76 | Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors | 210 | 35,610 | $27,520 - 47,010 | 34% | 73% |
| 77 | Purchasing managers | 210 | 97,550 | $47,170 - 148,350 | 3% | 57% |
| 78 | Vocational education teachers, secondary school | 200 | 41,830 | $31,620 - 57,090 | 0% | 96% |
| 79 | Public relations managers | 200 | 79,160 | $39,100 - 115,230 | 17% | 75% |
| 80 | Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program | 190 | 48,360 | $34,250 - 70,540 | 24% | 78% |
| 81 | Dietitians and nutritionists | 190 | 46,560 | $26,620 - 70,410 | 9% | 72% |
| 82 | Veterinarians | 190 | 79,580 | $32,620 - 115,710 | 35% | 100% |
| 83 | Producers and directors | 190 | 44,220 | $25,550 - 62,850 | 11% | 75% |
| 84 | Reporters and correspondents | 190 | 41,560 | $20,440 - 65,450 | 1% | 85% |
| 85 | Physician assistants | 190 | 77,720 | $30,880 - 102,090 | 27% | 67% |
| 86 | Special education teachers, middle school | 180 | 40,080 | $25,430 - 59,130 | 16% | 87% |
| 87 | Budget analysts | 170 | 60,880 | $44,490 - 81,450 | 7% | 78% |
| 88 | Hydrologists | 150 | 70,580 | $47,170 - 101,730 | 24% | 93% |
| 89 | Mental health counselors | 150 | 39,770 | $26,540 - 56,170 | 30% | 73% |
| 90 | Environmental scientists and specialists, including health | 150 | 49,550 | $28,900 - 79,400 | 25% | 93% |
| 91 | Human resources managers, all other | 150 | 86,570 | $40,640 - 139,340 | 11% | 58% |
| 92 | Commercial pilots | 150 | 57,050 | $33,930 - 80,820 | 13% | 74% |
| 93 | Landscape architects | 140 | 43,040 | $21,610 - 75,520 | 16% | 88% |
| 94 | Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers | 140 | 70,910 | $36,360 - 107,410 | 22% | 93% |
| 95 | Insurance underwriters | 130 | 56,990 | $34,400 - 82,910 | 6% | 53% |
| 96 | Environmental engineers | 130 | 72,660 | $46,930 - 105,670 | 25% | 86% |
| 97 | Advertising and promotions managers | 130 | 59,560 | $31,460 - 93,160 | 6% | 76% |
| 98 | Floral designers | 130 | 25,850 | $19,000 - 32,250 | 0% | 55% |
| 99 | Podiatrists | 130 | 61,490 | $42,290 - 102,090 | 10% | 99% |
| 100 | Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | 130 | 63,790 | $37,450 - 97,800 | 20% | 99% |
| Rank | Title | Local Jobs | Local Mean Salary | Typical Local Salary | National Growth % 2006-2016 | National % With College Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cashiers | 10,880 | 20,310 | $15,000 - 30,160 | -2% | 10% |
| 2 | Retail salespersons | 10,310 | 25,560 | $15,130 - 44,690 | 12% | 25% |
| 3 | Customer service representatives | 9,720 | 28,980 | $19,050 - 42,630 | 25% | 22% |
| 4 | Office clerks, general | 7,960 | 26,670 | $16,270 - 38,720 | 13% | 19% |
| 5 | Waiters and waitresses | 6,920 | 18,170 | $14,680 - 27,020 | 11% | 14% |
| 6 | General and operations managers | 6,290 | 97,600 | $40,800 - | 2% | 48% |
| 7 | Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food | 5,840 | 17,520 | $14,710 - 21,100 | 18% | 5% |
| 8 | Stock clerks and order fillers | 5,570 | 21,940 | $15,340 - 32,750 | -7% | 8% |
| 9 | Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand | 5,050 | 21,750 | $15,260 - 31,800 | 2% | 5% |
| 10 | Executive secretaries and administrative assistants | 5,040 | 37,200 | $25,260 - 52,010 | 15% | 18% |
| 11 | Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive | 4,950 | 29,380 | $18,980 - 41,300 | 1% | 18% |
| 12 | Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners | 4,830 | 21,110 | $15,210 - 29,240 | 15% | 4% |
| 13 | Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants | 4,590 | 23,900 | $17,410 - 31,150 | 18% | 7% |
| 14 | Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks | 4,340 | 32,990 | $22,250 - 46,750 | 13% | 16% |
| 15 | Receptionists and information clerks | 4,080 | 24,410 | $16,910 - 32,320 | 17% | 13% |
| 16 | Home health aides | 4,030 | 22,210 | $17,400 - 25,880 | 49% | 7% |
| 17 | Teacher assistants | 3,850 | 22,970 | $16,300 - 31,390 | 10% | 18% |
| 18 | Maintenance and repair workers, general | 3,810 | 30,640 | $18,110 - 46,160 | 10% | 6% |
| 19 | First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers | 3,580 | 44,030 | $27,060 - 64,330 | 6% | 29% |
| 20 | Security guards | 3,410 | 21,710 | $15,480 - 30,020 | 17% | 13% |
| 21 | Landscaping and groundskeeping workers | 3,340 | 22,040 | $16,240 - 30,450 | 18% | 6% |
| 22 | Maids and housekeeping cleaners | 3,310 | 18,300 | $14,880 - 23,530 | 13% | 5% |
| 23 | Telemarketers | 3,300 | 21,630 | $15,550 - 29,210 | -9% | 14% |
| 24 | First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers | 3,230 | 38,240 | $23,290 - 57,670 | 4% | 25% |
| 25 | Cooks, restaurant | 2,940 | 21,430 | $16,410 - 28,540 | 12% | 5% |
| 26 | Carpenters | 2,670 | 38,100 | $22,730 - 59,520 | 10% | 6% |
| 27 | Food preparation workers | 2,450 | 21,630 | $15,010 - 34,310 | 15% | 7% |
| 28 | Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks | 2,420 | 22,660 | $15,830 - 34,540 | 4% | 6% |
| 29 | Truck drivers, light or delivery services | 2,400 | 28,950 | $16,050 - 45,850 | 8% | 4% |
| 30 | Medical assistants | 2,390 | 27,270 | $21,280 - 34,880 | 35% | 10% |
| 31 | Construction laborers | 2,390 | 28,360 | $18,070 - 43,010 | 11% | 5% |
| 32 | Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer | 2,390 | 38,560 | $26,190 - 57,670 | 10% | 4% |
| 33 | Personal and home care aides | 2,340 | 21,400 | $17,490 - 25,370 | 51% | 10% |
| 34 | Team assemblers | 2,260 | 24,600 | $17,170 - 32,650 | 0% | 5% |
| 35 | First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers | 2,220 | 30,390 | $17,850 - 45,160 | 11% | 14% |
| 36 | Automotive service technicians and mechanics | 2,130 | 40,090 | $21,930 - 64,700 | 14% | 4% |
| 37 | Electricians | 2,120 | 37,790 | $23,530 - 52,970 | 7% | 7% |
| 38 | Police and sheriff's patrol officers | 2,060 | 55,410 | $42,870 - 68,930 | 11% | 33% |
| 39 | Cooks, fast food | 2,030 | 18,050 | $14,800 - 22,910 | 8% | 5% |
| 40 | Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | 2,000 | 43,080 | $33,070 - 53,530 | 14% | 7% |
| 41 | Bill and account collectors | 1,920 | 30,010 | $21,240 - 39,940 | 23% | 13% |
| 42 | Dishwashers | 1,810 | 16,970 | $14,830 - 19,960 | 10% | 3% |
| 43 | Tellers | 1,770 | 24,240 | $19,400 - 30,540 | 14% | 16% |
| 44 | Business operations specialists, all other | 1,660 | 58,950 | $34,750 - 90,480 | 21% | 49% |
| 45 | Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop | 1,640 | 17,720 | $14,720 - 24,040 | 10% | 8% |
| 46 | Preschool teachers, except special education | 1,590 | 25,750 | $17,360 - 38,880 | 26% | 43% |
| 47 | Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators | 1,560 | 39,970 | $31,290 - 50,790 | 8% | 3% |
| 48 | Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers | 1,540 | 17,560 | $14,740 - 22,690 | 12% | 6% |
| 49 | Packers and packagers, hand | 1,490 | 17,410 | $14,690 - 23,270 | -11% | 3% |
| 50 | Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products | 1,480 | 55,670 | $33,560 - 83,200 | 0% | 42% |
| 51 | Medical secretaries | 1,420 | 28,800 | $20,570 - 39,430 | 17% | 18% |
| 52 | First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers | 1,360 | 55,140 | $35,980 - 78,010 | 7% | 13% |
| 53 | Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop | 1,340 | 17,430 | $14,830 - 20,820 | 10% | 17% |
| 54 | Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks | 1,330 | 34,020 | $18,690 - 49,420 | 1% | 29% |
| 55 | Cooks, short order | 1,310 | 18,960 | $15,030 - 24,230 | 5% | 5% |
| 56 | Drywall and ceiling tile installers | 1,280 | 35,640 | $23,050 - 72,210 | 7% | 2% |
| 57 | First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers | 1,270 | 51,500 | $25,800 - 84,840 | -4% | 15% |
| 58 | Pharmacy technicians | 1,270 | 28,020 | $20,900 - 37,220 | 32% | 16% |
| 59 | Child care workers | 1,260 | 19,210 | $15,160 - 24,670 | 18% | 15% |
| 60 | Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters | 1,250 | 39,990 | $24,630 - 57,730 | 11% | 4% |
| 61 | First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers | 1,230 | 53,010 | $33,480 - 78,510 | 9% | 10% |
| 62 | Cement masons and concrete finishers | 1,170 | 33,570 | $25,620 - 41,260 | 11% | 2% |
| 63 | Driver/sales workers | 1,100 | 21,170 | $14,720 - 35,960 | -4% | 4% |
| 64 | Bartenders | 1,080 | 20,730 | $14,820 - 32,340 | 11% | 17% |
| 65 | Billing and posting clerks and machine operators | 1,080 | 29,660 | $21,290 - 40,110 | 4% | 15% |
| 66 | Tapers | 1,050 | 31,730 | $23,520 - 40,790 | 7% | 2% |
| 67 | Radiologic technologists and technicians | 990 | 46,760 | $27,980 - 64,340 | 15% | 25% |
| 68 | Computer support specialists | 970 | 45,230 | $26,740 - 69,250 | 13% | 43% |
| 69 | Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors | 970 | 30,850 | $15,350 - 53,940 | 27% | 47% |
| 70 | Laundry and dry-cleaning workers | 960 | 24,710 | $15,280 - 38,030 | 10% | 5% |
| 71 | Painters, construction and maintenance | 950 | 31,300 | $22,780 - 41,630 | 12% | 6% |
| 72 | Recreation workers | 920 | 27,210 | $15,860 - 40,640 | 13% | 47% |
| 73 | Postal service mail carriers | 910 | 1% | 11% | ||
| 74 | Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists | 900 | 26,280 | $14,880 - 42,480 | 12% | 6% |
| 75 | Cleaners of vehicles and equipment | 890 | 18,340 | $14,790 - 23,390 | 14% | 3% |
| 76 | Fire fighters | 870 | 40,220 | $27,270 - 52,960 | 12% | 18% |
| 77 | Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 850 | 47,130 | $32,530 - 60,850 | 11% | 11% |
| 78 | Parts salespersons | 850 | 28,810 | $15,920 - 46,240 | -1% | 6% |
| 79 | Bus drivers, school | 840 | 22,970 | $16,170 - 30,270 | 9% | 4% |
| 80 | Legal secretaries | 810 | 37,790 | $26,920 - 58,180 | 12% | 18% |
| 81 | Counter and rental clerks | 790 | 22,590 | $15,630 - 34,130 | 23% | 16% |
| 82 | Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers | 790 | 32,740 | $18,420 - 51,630 | -6% | 14% |
| 83 | Kindergarten teachers, except special education | 780 | 33,530 | $25,860 - 41,870 | 16% | 43% |
| 84 | Cooks, institution and cafeteria | 780 | 24,630 | $18,190 - 32,400 | 11% | 5% |
| 85 | Switchboard operators, including answering service | 750 | 23,340 | $16,680 - 31,240 | -7% | 10% |
| 86 | Medical records and health information technicians | 750 | 28,950 | $18,450 - 42,820 | 18% | 12% |
| 87 | Administrative services managers | 750 | 61,550 | $25,610 - 105,430 | 12% | 40% |
| 88 | Data entry keyers | 730 | 26,860 | $20,320 - 33,330 | -4% | 18% |
| 89 | All other information and record clerks | 730 | 32,160 | $22,330 - 45,440 | -12% | 21% |
| 90 | Bus drivers, transit and intercity | 730 | 33,370 | $24,320 - 41,100 | 13% | 4% |
| 91 | Industrial truck and tractor operators | 710 | 29,220 | $19,470 - 41,480 | -1% | 2% |
| 92 | Machinists | 710 | 39,710 | $26,680 - 51,740 | -2% | 3% |
| 93 | Physicians and surgeons, all other | 690 | 200,550 | $117,830 - | 0% | 0% |
| 94 | Food service managers | 690 | 40,890 | $23,840 - 66,630 | 5% | 24% |
| 95 | Paralegals and legal assistants | 690 | 44,710 | $29,670 - 70,100 | 22% | 45% |
| 96 | Loan officers | 660 | 60,280 | $34,100 - 97,790 | 12% | 49% |
| 97 | Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance | 640 | 36,000 | $19,850 - 53,430 | 2% | 11% |
| 98 | Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers | 630 | 28,800 | $17,090 - 40,510 | 12% | 0% |
| 99 | Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers | 630 | 39,180 | $27,100 - 51,880 | 9% | 3% |
| 100 | Dental hygienists | 630 | 74,060 | $62,860 - 85,920 | 30% | 33% |
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| Title | Mean Local Salary | Local Jobs | Pop. vs. Avg.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers | 66,910 | 320 | 43.4 |
| Tapers | 31,730 | 1,050 | 13.1 |
| Hydrologists | 70,580 | 150 | 11.5 |
| Slot key persons | 33,100 | 210 | 10.9 |
| Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators | 29,450 | 140 | 10.9 |
| Stonemasons | 31,310 | 260 | 10.3 |
| Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists | 42,040 | 960 | 7.7 |
| Podiatrists | 61,490 | 130 | 6.9 |
| Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles | 43,550 | 110 | 6.8 |
| Gaming service workers, all other | 21,740 | 120 | 6.1 |
| Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other | 42,050 | 620 | 4.6 |
| Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other | 81,380 | 300 | 4.4 |
| Court reporters | 48,140 | 120 | 4 |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers | 35,640 | 1,280 | 3.8 |
| Photographic process workers | 25,990 | 140 | 3.8 |
| Tile and marble setters | 31,050 | 460 | 3.8 |
| Telemarketers | 21,630 | 3,300 | 3.7 |
| Gaming supervisors | 41,640 | 220 | 3.7 |
| Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks | 34,020 | 1,330 | 3.6 |
| Skin care specialists | 27,060 | 190 | 3.4 |
| Massage therapists | 35,770 | 440 | 3.4 |
| Cooks, short order | 18,960 | 1,310 | 3.2 |
| Radio and television announcers | 39,640 | 180 | 3.2 |
| Plasterers and stucco masons | 31,040 | 290 | 3.2 |
| Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other | 31,220 | 430 | 3.2 |
| Electrical engineers | 88,280 | 1,350 | 3.1 |
| Landscape architects | 43,040 | 140 | 3.1 |
| Commercial pilots | 57,050 | 150 | 3.1 |
| Surveyors | 44,150 | 430 | 3 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 47,130 | 850 | 3 |
| Medical and clinical laboratory technicians | 39,180 | 1,220 | 3 |
| Locksmiths and safe repairers | 23,720 | 100 | 2.9 |
| Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers | 36,130 | 100 | 2.8 |
| Law clerks | 39,770 | 200 | 2.6 |
| Helpers, construction trades, all other | 20,670 | 130 | 2.6 |
| Computer software engineers, systems software | 83,960 | 2,880 | 2.5 |
| Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters | 24,010 | 310 | 2.5 |
| Internists, general | 169,150 | 260 | 2.4 |
| Dental laboratory technicians | 27,030 | 230 | 2.4 |
| Service station attendants | 21,470 | 420 | 2.4 |
| Medical equipment preparers | 25,390 | 250 | 2.3 |
| Electronics engineers, except computer | 98,160 | 900 | 2.3 |
| Mental health and substance abuse social workers | 34,360 | 750 | 2.3 |
| Court, municipal, and license clerks | 32,570 | 540 | 2.2 |
| Pest control workers | 24,940 | 360 | 2.2 |
| Brickmasons and blockmasons | 45,330 | 590 | 2.2 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers | 33,570 | 1,170 | 2.1 |
| Tire repairers and changers | 21,910 | 490 | 2.1 |
| Surveying and mapping technicians | 43,820 | 390 | 2.1 |
| Crane and tower operators | 58,310 | 170 | 2.1 |
* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0
| Title | Mean Local Salary | Salary Index * | Local Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home appliance repairers | 50,500 | 1.41 | 120 |
| Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers | 32,820 | 1.4 | 110 |
| Photographers | 42,650 | 1.35 | 140 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers | 47,400 | 1.33 | 510 |
| Network systems and data communications analysts | 82,920 | 1.28 | 370 |
| Crane and tower operators | 58,310 | 1.28 | 170 |
| Vocational education teachers, postsecondary | 61,640 | 1.27 | 340 |
| Laundry and dry-cleaning workers | 24,710 | 1.24 | 960 |
| Teachers and instructors, all other | 47,280 | 1.24 | 320 |
| Protective service workers, all other | 37,440 | 1.21 | 200 |
| Computer systems analysts | 82,270 | 1.2 | 1,330 |
| First-line supervisors/managers, protective service workers, all other | 55,930 | 1.19 | 180 |
| Electronics engineers, except computer | 98,160 | 1.19 | 900 |
| Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks | 34,020 | 1.17 | 1,330 |
| Advertising sales agents | 54,770 | 1.17 | 560 |
| Dental hygienists | 74,060 | 1.17 | 630 |
| Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers | 28,800 | 1.16 | 630 |
| Butchers and meat cutters | 34,790 | 1.16 | 390 |
| Surveying and mapping technicians | 43,820 | 1.15 | 390 |
| Police and sheriff's patrol officers | 55,410 | 1.14 | 2,060 |
| Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other | 81,380 | 1.14 | 300 |
| Social and human service assistants | 32,330 | 1.14 | 1,020 |
| Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers | 39,380 | 1.13 | 170 |
| Dentists, general | 183,110 | 1.13 | 430 |
| Slot key persons | 33,100 | 1.13 | 210 |
| Community and social service specialists, all other | 43,020 | 1.13 | 210 |
| Recreation workers | 27,210 | 1.13 | 920 |
| Food preparation workers | 21,630 | 1.13 | 2,450 |
| Physicians and surgeons, all other | 200,550 | 1.13 | 690 |
| Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders | 34,410 | 1.12 | 230 |
| Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers | 33,140 | 1.12 | 300 |
| Meter readers, utilities | 39,670 | 1.12 | 130 |
| Computer software engineers, applications | 86,360 | 1.12 | 1,160 |
| Library technicians | 32,870 | 1.11 | 440 |
| Accountants and auditors | 66,500 | 1.11 | 2,870 |
| Bakers | 26,670 | 1.11 | 350 |
| Industrial production managers | 97,860 | 1.11 | 220 |
| Engineering managers | 121,630 | 1.11 | 840 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | 40,090 | 1.11 | 2,130 |
| Electrical engineers | 88,280 | 1.1 | 1,350 |
| First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives | 80,260 | 1.1 | 280 |
| Physical therapists | 80,830 | 1.1 | 500 |
| Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers | 40,860 | 1.1 | 230 |
| Coaches and scouts | 39,260 | 1.1 | 530 |
| Medical and clinical laboratory technicians | 39,180 | 1.1 | 1,220 |
| Bus drivers, transit and intercity | 33,370 | 1.1 | 730 |
| Photographic processing machine operators | 24,370 | 1.1 | 110 |
| Cashiers | 20,310 | 1.1 | 10,880 |
| Purchasing managers | 97,550 | 1.09 | 210 |
| Surgical technologists | 42,550 | 1.09 | 250 |
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