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Employment and Industries in the Springfield, Massachusetts Area

Springfield is regarded as the economic center for the western portion of Massachusetts. The Springfield region is a prominent retail area and provides a large number of retail jobs. Other leading industries in Springfield include healthcare, educational services and social assistance.

Springfield includes one of the largest Fortune 500 companies located in Massachusetts, Baystate Health, which also is the largest employer in the city. Due to the medical centers and institutions of higher learning, Springfield includes a noteworthy biotech industry. In collaboration with Hartford, Connecticut, the Springfield - Hartford region is known as New England's "Knowledge Corridor," which is the second largest concentration of higher learning institutions in New England. The corridor adds to the region's economy.

Springfield's leading employment sectors include retail, healthcare, education, social services and the government. Service occupations comprise 22% of the jobs in Springfield. Management, professional and related occupations provide another 22% of the jobs. Sales and office occupations comprise 19% of the labor force.

Shown below is a list of notable companies located in the Springfield, Massachusetts area:

  • Baystate Health
  • Breck Shampoo
  • Friendly Ice Cream Corporation
  • Health New England
  • Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
  • Merriam-Webster
  • TD Banknorth
  • Milton Bradley Company
  • Smith & Wesson
  • Indian Manufacturing Company
  • NAI Samuel D. Plotkin & Associates
  • W.F. Young, Inc
  • Peter Pan Bus Lines
  • American Hockey League
  • United Health Group
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Itech Solutions

Some of the most popular occupations in Springfield, Massachusetts filled by college graduates are registered nurses, teachers, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives; social and human service assistants, financial managers, management analysts; child, family and school social workers; computer applications software engineers; and medical and health services managers.

Pertinent information about Springfield, Massachusetts: Regarding the population over the age of 25, about 15% have achieved a bachelor's degree or better. The cost of living index in 2008 was at 117.7 which is higher than the country's average of 100. The estimated median household income in Springfield in 2007 was $33,000.

Associations that offer assistance to local businesses include:

Those interested in staying up-to-date with Springfield business and industry news may want to visit Republican - MassLive.com.

Most Popular Jobs in Springfield, Massachusetts Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses6,60066,630$48,090 - 86,52024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education3,86053,660$36,940 - 67,78014%95%
3Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education2,96055,440$39,080 - 72,1306%96%
4Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products2,69059,130$32,080 - 98,6108%51%
5Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education2,22054,590$38,510 - 69,89011%95%
6Accountants and auditors1,76061,330$37,720 - 87,92018%79%
7Social and human service assistants1,70033,480$20,950 - 55,42034%58%
8Chief executives1,380131,500$58,000 - 2%65%
9Financial managers1,21093,370$47,610 - 154,69013%60%
10Management analysts1,15075,500$47,490 - 117,56022%78%
11Child, family, and school social workers1,02051,180$31,750 - 65,24019%77%
12Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school98051,120$36,170 - 66,24020%87%
13Mental health counselors95038,790$23,590 - 73,72030%73%
14Computer software engineers, applications88078,040$53,010 - 106,26045%85%
15Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation79044,420$27,480 - 74,5005%58%
16Lawyers75090,140$53,910 - 134,54011%99%
17Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products72070,750$40,430 - 116,84012%51%
18Medical and health services managers720105,990$54,800 - 16%57%
19Educational, vocational, and school counselors72053,150$32,260 - 69,24013%73%
20Education administrators, elementary and secondary school67081,690$58,370 - 106,2508%78%
21Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists64080,560$31,070 - 129,60016%99%
22Sales managers63091,900$46,010 - 152,11010%69%
23Education administrators, postsecondary58091,940$52,800 - 148,16014%78%
24Physical therapists56072,540$51,400 - 95,37027%89%
25Medical and public health social workers55045,220$28,530 - 69,86024%77%
26Special education teachers, middle school54051,790$37,220 - 66,43016%87%
27Network and computer systems administrators54063,160$41,760 - 85,67027%50%
28Special education teachers, secondary school53052,990$38,000 - 67,2609%87%
29Mechanical engineers52070,550$49,780 - 96,3604%78%
30Industrial engineers51066,790$44,440 - 92,26020%74%
31Computer systems analysts51074,800$49,060 - 104,97029%68%
32Social and community service managers50058,440$35,170 - 96,96025%72%
33Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists50048,030$31,600 - 74,43018%56%
34Public relations specialists45047,770$28,960 - 75,74018%81%
35Training and development specialists43052,940$29,520 - 80,31018%56%
36Pharmacists42093,860$37,640 - 127,99022%97%
37Computer and information systems managers42093,790$50,460 - 135,98016%73%
38Coaches and scouts42030,930$16,620 - 60,77015%60%
39Rehabilitation counselors41035,620$24,040 - 59,24023%73%
40Computer software engineers, systems software41075,060$47,250 - 112,03028%85%
41Mental health and substance abuse social workers40046,040$30,810 - 71,18030%77%
42Graphic designers40051,210$28,890 - 76,13010%55%
43Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other38065,110$32,100 - 116,01017%56%
44Librarians38050,760$28,670 - 71,7904%85%
45Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents37095,730$35,610 - 25%67%
46Engineering managers37093,770$56,810 - 132,2607%84%
47Civil engineers36071,110$52,670 - 98,38018%87%
48Teachers and instructors, all other36037,040$21,760 - 57,0309%54%
49Medical and clinical laboratory technologists35058,120$43,290 - 74,79012%51%
50Financial analysts35088,360$49,820 - 147,43034%87%
51Occupational therapists34062,590$42,310 - 84,85023%90%
52Managers, all other34085,680$51,370 - 133,9507%55%
53Self-enrichment education teachers34034,880$18,700 - 50,88023%54%
54Computer programmers30072,840$50,260 - 104,8000%73%
55Market research analysts28061,250$35,190 - 96,53020%82%
56Community and social service specialists, all other27038,930$27,260 - 61,63025%58%
57Network systems and data communications analysts27062,540$25,240 - 93,40053%57%
58Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors27042,130$28,540 - 59,18034%73%
59Physician assistants27090,500$66,570 - 120,57027%67%
60Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors27048,310$32,910 - 79,88014%54%
61Speech-language pathologists25062,530$36,050 - 86,79011%98%
62Marketing managers230110,980$49,080 - 14%69%
63Reporters and correspondents23032,770$25,870 - 45,2801%85%
64Purchasing managers23078,800$50,870 - 110,6003%57%
65Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists22060,450$41,550 - 89,49018%56%
66Floral designers22024,430$17,760 - 32,9000%55%
67Instructional coordinators21062,420$30,330 - 87,77023%79%
68Personal financial advisors21094,480$29,310 - 41%81%
69Sales engineers200101,290$54,940 - 9%79%
70Health educators19045,880$33,110 - 64,22026%58%
71Environmental scientists and specialists, including health19074,620$46,710 - 106,71025%93%
72Aerospace engineers19079,220$56,260 - 106,54010%87%
73Advertising sales agents19053,820$23,250 - 98,15020%56%
74Editors19042,000$20,240 - 72,9802%81%
75Vocational education teachers, secondary school18055,960$41,770 - 68,7400%96%
76Electrical engineers18080,410$55,110 - 110,6906%81%
77Dentists, general170145,280$58,700 - 9%100%
78Occupational health and safety specialists16064,700$28,130 - 97,7108%72%
79Database administrators16071,660$40,750 - 109,14029%72%
80Recreational therapists15037,480$20,510 - 53,5104%77%
81Producers and directors15049,190$24,620 - 81,02011%75%
82Education, training, and library workers, all other15058,230$35,020 - 90,55011%79%
83Sales and related workers, all other15037,800$19,700 - 60,87014%62%
84Compensation and benefits managers14097,310$47,470 - 161,12012%58%
85Chemists14057,450$35,510 - 90,6309%93%
86Computer specialists, all other14069,360$38,170 - 104,57015%68%
87Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program13044,400$34,700 - 53,98024%78%
88Dietitians and nutritionists13057,630$36,540 - 80,2809%72%
89Veterinarians13096,250$70,910 - 144,19035%100%
90Financial specialists, all other12060,220$35,070 - 96,45012%50%
91Credit analysts10056,240$34,530 - 82,0402%60%
92Human resources managers, all other10088,340$48,460 - 149,88011%58%
93Public relations managers9098,380$41,370 - 17%75%
94Tax preparers9044,290$23,460 - 71,5300%54%
95Natural sciences managers8099,910$56,900 - 146,61011%93%
96Meeting and convention planners8053,550$35,200 - 74,25020%67%
97Education administrators, all other8076,080$44,320 - 115,93013%78%
98Urban and regional planners8063,900$44,440 - 86,83015%92%
99Architects, except landscape and naval7088,770$71,290 - 108,52018%88%
100Environmental engineers7076,710$58,250 - 99,56025%86%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons10,40024,780$17,040 - 36,98012%25%
2Cashiers7,83019,990$16,640 - 24,870-2%10%
3Office clerks, general6,14029,840$19,010 - 42,76013%19%
4Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food5,33019,680$16,750 - 24,55018%5%
5Waiters and waitresses4,79022,300$16,640 - 32,14011%14%
6Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners4,70026,240$17,270 - 39,44015%4%
7Stock clerks and order fillers4,61025,360$17,310 - 37,900-7%8%
8Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants4,54026,410$20,060 - 33,89018%7%
9Customer service representatives4,33034,010$19,900 - 50,31025%22%
10Teacher assistants4,29023,170$17,030 - 31,83010%18%
11Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer4,29041,870$28,010 - 59,90010%4%
12Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks4,21035,740$21,950 - 51,06013%16%
13Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive4,06032,580$20,060 - 45,4401%18%
14Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand3,95027,710$18,450 - 39,7502%5%
15First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers3,64046,720$29,870 - 67,6806%29%
16First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers3,33038,040$22,770 - 57,3804%25%
17General and operations managers3,000101,310$48,910 - 2%48%
18Truck drivers, light or delivery services2,67033,160$18,130 - 50,6508%4%
19Packers and packagers, hand2,25025,210$16,640 - 38,190-11%3%
20Executive secretaries and administrative assistants2,22041,490$27,590 - 57,49015%18%
21Receptionists and information clerks2,16027,390$19,280 - 37,61017%13%
22Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks2,14031,720$20,560 - 42,7904%6%
23Personal and home care aides2,13024,320$20,180 - 30,73051%10%
24Maintenance and repair workers, general2,12039,000$23,430 - 56,05010%6%
25Food preparation workers2,10021,620$16,840 - 28,86015%7%
26Machinists2,07041,530$26,950 - 56,290-2%3%
27Police and sheriff's patrol officers1,94051,550$36,990 - 71,30011%33%
28Team assemblers1,93028,620$18,710 - 40,2800%5%
29Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop1,92019,480$16,640 - 24,58010%8%
30Cooks, restaurant1,85024,930$18,050 - 31,65012%5%
31Home health aides1,83024,440$19,910 - 30,76049%7%
32First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers1,80055,100$35,520 - 80,800-4%15%
33Bus drivers, school1,80034,590$21,650 - 49,2609%4%
34Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses1,77049,370$37,890 - 63,40014%7%
35Bartenders1,73021,230$16,700 - 29,91011%17%
36Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators1,720 -7%12%
37Landscaping and groundskeeping workers1,67028,080$19,900 - 38,49018%6%
38Automotive service technicians and mechanics1,63038,510$22,600 - 59,01014%4%
39First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers1,61033,140$22,730 - 49,42011%14%
40Maids and housekeeping cleaners1,58020,800$17,180 - 27,41013%5%
41Correctional officers and jailers1,56044,670$36,750 - 50,64017%11%
42Security guards1,52024,270$17,460 - 36,30017%13%
43Medical secretaries1,49033,620$23,950 - 46,40017%18%
44Construction laborers1,46039,050$22,100 - 62,85011%5%
45Tellers1,40025,670$20,730 - 32,65014%16%
46Medical assistants1,36031,860$22,230 - 41,66035%10%
47Child care workers1,35020,600$17,090 - 26,93018%15%
48Helpers--production workers1,34024,340$17,830 - 31,6400%4%
49Parking lot attendants1,29021,580$16,730 - 32,19012%14%
50Dishwashers1,24019,180$16,670 - 23,12010%3%
51Fire fighters1,20046,920$32,840 - 58,63012%18%
52Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers1,20036,870$24,920 - 53,610-6%14%
53Psychiatric aides1,18031,490$25,530 - 38,9700%7%
54Preschool teachers, except special education1,14028,820$18,940 - 42,94026%43%
55Electricians1,11050,670$32,570 - 66,8807%7%
56Computer support specialists1,06044,960$30,180 - 63,01013%43%
57First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers1,06059,340$38,280 - 83,7907%13%
58Carpenters1,05042,630$29,070 - 62,84010%6%
59Billing and posting clerks and machine operators1,04032,590$23,190 - 42,5804%15%
60Business operations specialists, all other1,03059,350$31,050 - 86,59021%49%
61Industrial truck and tractor operators1,01034,000$23,060 - 46,320-1%2%
62Postal service mail carriers940 1%11%
63Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists94029,860$17,820 - 42,34012%6%
64Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers92018,800$16,640 - 23,22012%6%
65Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters91053,320$28,520 - 80,68011%4%
66Counter and rental clerks88025,570$16,640 - 39,75023%16%
67Driver/sales workers88030,900$18,610 - 45,500-4%4%
68Sales representatives, services, all other86064,580$25,700 - 148,04028%48%
69Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks86039,430$23,370 - 51,3801%29%
70Cooks, fast food85020,210$16,850 - 25,3708%5%
71Recreation workers84026,710$16,740 - 41,04013%47%
72Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders83029,490$19,690 - 39,580-4%5%
73Paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders80033,830$23,020 - 46,940-17%0%
74Production, planning, and expediting clerks78044,280$31,550 - 61,2304%30%
75Printing machine operators77037,040$26,040 - 51,500-5%6%
76Aircraft mechanics and service technicians74054,750$40,920 - 75,52011%11%
77Physicians and surgeons, all other740185,070$60,280 - 0%0%
78Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists71043,900$31,270 - 58,74012%3%
79Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop70020,400$16,640 - 25,77010%17%
80Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products70064,150$37,540 - 96,8900%42%
81Order clerks69030,130$20,130 - 41,820-23%16%
82Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders68030,170$19,640 - 42,980-7%0%
83First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers68062,980$43,970 - 85,1209%10%
84Pharmacy technicians67028,010$20,170 - 38,85032%16%
85Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators66052,880$35,800 - 79,7709%47%
86First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators64061,840$38,670 - 84,97010%17%
87Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers64048,030$32,240 - 63,7809%3%
88Dental hygienists64067,780$56,280 - 82,64030%33%
89Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic64037,280$21,550 - 50,720-2%6%
90Taxi drivers and chauffeurs62023,410$17,290 - 31,74013%15%
91Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic62036,120$24,300 - 54,380-6%0%
92Dental assistants60035,470$23,950 - 47,41029%9%
93Radiologic technologists and technicians60059,300$39,320 - 79,30015%25%
94Cooks, institution and cafeteria60027,680$19,630 - 36,77011%5%
95Parts salespersons60031,530$20,630 - 47,000-1%6%
96Paralegals and legal assistants60046,210$28,770 - 65,05022%45%
97Administrative services managers60069,000$41,650 - 98,65012%40%
98Insurance sales agents59074,600$33,530 - 122,31013%45%
99Healthcare support workers, all other57035,780$23,820 - 49,99016%10%
100Industrial machinery mechanics53049,290$34,180 - 66,0109%5%
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Branford Hall Career Institute
Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate
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The Career Institute of American International College
Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Media, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy
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Jobs More Common Near Springfield Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Psychiatric aides31,4901,18015.1
Choreographers41,36015012.1
Milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic25,9502205.6
Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders30,1706805.5
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay61,8201405.1
Dietetic technicians25,7502005.1
Sociology teachers, postsecondary64,0901104.8
Paper goods machine setters, operators, and tenders33,8308004.5
Mental health counselors38,7909504.4
Parking lot attendants21,5801,2904.2
Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary 1704.2
Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic36,1206204
Internists, general152,3303403.9
Cutters and trimmers, hand28,5701303.9
Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators 1,7203.9
Recreational therapists37,4801503.7
History teachers, postsecondary 1103.6
Correctional officers and jailers44,6701,5603.6
Lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic33,3503503.6
Plating and coating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic35,8702603.5
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians54,7507403.3
Education administrators, postsecondary91,9405803.2
Millwrights44,7302003
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists80,5606403
Skin care specialists28,3901302.9
Psychology teachers, postsecondary71,2501502.9
Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks39,4308602.9
Food batchmakers34,4904802.8
Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders33,7203402.7
Reporters and correspondents32,7702302.7
Education teachers, postsecondary61,3202402.7
Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic34,6004502.7
Special education teachers, middle school51,7905402.7
Anesthesiologists163,0001102.7
Opticians, dispensing42,8303202.7
Computer science teachers, postsecondary79,9201402.6
Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders33,5304802.6
Tool and die makers40,1404202.5
Social and human service assistants33,4801,7002.5
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary 2602.5
Machinists41,5302,0702.4
Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors48,3102702.4
Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic37,2806402.4
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary64,8103202.4
Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic27,4403602.4
Funeral attendants21,9701102.3
Surgeons192,0502102.2
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school51,1209802.2
Fire fighters46,9201,2002.2
Chief executives131,5001,3802.2

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Springfield, Massachusetts Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Telemarketers36,4601.47280
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment30,0601.43330
Education, training, and library workers, all other58,2301.42150
Loan officers82,9601.4320
Butchers and meat cutters41,3901.38120
Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks39,4301.36860
Court, municipal, and license clerks44,5401.34300
Food batchmakers34,4901.34480
Insurance sales agents74,6001.33590
Bus drivers, school34,5901.321,800
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators56,2601.31300
Data entry keyers33,7501.3470
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians62,0201.28110
Crossing guards29,3901.28250
Business teachers, postsecondary93,6501.27140
Graphic designers51,2101.27400
Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders40,8801.27240
Child, family, and school social workers51,1801.261,020
Opticians, dispensing42,8301.26320
Construction laborers39,0501.261,460
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators45,2101.25110
Medical and health services managers105,9901.25720
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses49,3701.251,770
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan35,3401.25370
Sales representatives, services, all other64,5801.24860
Financial analysts88,3601.24350
Packers and packagers, hand25,2101.242,250
Sales engineers101,2901.23200
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health74,6201.23190
Healthcare support workers, all other35,7801.23570
Personal and home care aides24,3201.222,130
Nonfarm animal caretakers25,1001.22200
Telecommunications line installers and repairers55,4901.21390
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products64,1501.21700
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents95,7301.21370
First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers42,2801.21460
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists80,5601.21640
Bakers28,8801.2310
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other65,1101.2380
Painters, construction and maintenance41,1801.2330
Highway maintenance workers41,8701.19390
Waiters and waitresses22,3001.194,790
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators61,8401.19640
Machine feeders and offbearers30,8701.19300
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists29,8601.19940
Personal financial advisors94,4801.18210
Correctional officers and jailers44,6701.181,560
Plating and coating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic35,8701.18260
Driver/sales workers30,9001.18880
Social and human service assistants33,4801.181,700

Highest Paying Jobs in Springfield, Massachusetts Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Surgeons192,050210
Physicians and surgeons, all other185,070740
Psychiatrists181,14070
Family and general practitioners179,01040
Obstetricians and gynecologists166,92060
Anesthesiologists163,000110
Internists, general152,330340
Dentists, general145,280170
Pediatricians, general133,550 
Chief executives131,5001,380
Marketing managers110,980230
Medical and health services managers105,990720
Optometrists103,130 
Financial examiners101,58070
General and operations managers101,3103,000
Sales engineers101,290200
Training and development managers100,74060
Natural sciences managers99,91080
Public relations managers98,38090
Compensation and benefits managers97,310140
Veterinarians96,250130
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents95,730370
Art directors94,79050
Personal financial advisors94,480210
Actuaries94,090 
Pharmacists93,860420
Computer and information systems managers93,790420
Engineering managers93,770370
Business teachers, postsecondary93,650140
Financial managers93,3701,210
Engineers, all other92,170 
Education administrators, postsecondary91,940580
Sales managers91,900630
Physician assistants90,500270
Brickmasons and blockmasons90,15060
Lawyers90,140750
Architects, except landscape and naval88,77070
Financial analysts88,360350
Human resources managers, all other88,340100
Managers, all other85,680340
Loan officers82,960320
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers82,100200
Industrial production managers81,920450
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school81,690670
Biomedical engineers80,83040
Electronics engineers, except computer80,63050
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists80,560640
Electrical engineers80,410180
Computer science teachers, postsecondary79,920140
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives79,880220

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