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Management Occupations

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in companies or organizations • 59 careers

Administrative Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and...

Median Salary $108k/yr
Job Growth 4.6% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Advertising and Promotions Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to cr...

Median Salary $127k/yr
Job Growth -2.2% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Median Salary $168k/yr
Job Growth 3.8% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Biofuels Production Managers

Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design co...

Median Salary $121k/yr
Job Growth 1.9% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial p...

Median Salary $168k/yr
Job Growth 3.8% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Biomass Power Plant Managers

Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.

Median Salary $121k/yr
Job Growth 1.9% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Su...

Median Salary $137k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a b...

Median Salary $206k/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Chief Sustainability Officers

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sust...

Median Salary $206k/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance wi...

Median Salary $161k/yr
Job Growth 3.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

Median Salary $140k/yr
Job Growth 0.2% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Compliance Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

Median Salary $137k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Median Salary $171k/yr
Job Growth 15.2% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Construction Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structur...

Median Salary $107k/yr
Job Growth 8.7% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Education Administrators, All Other

All education administrators not listed separately.

Median Salary $89k/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)

Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.

Median Salary $104k/yr
Job Growth -1.5% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary ...

Median Salary $104k/yr
Job Growth 1.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school car...

Median Salary $56k/yr
Job Growth -2.5% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Emergency Management Directors

Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures ...

Median Salary $86k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth 7.7% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Facilities Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an o...

Median Salary $105k/yr
Job Growth 3.8% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other ag...

Median Salary $88k/yr
Job Growth -1.3% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Financial Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department o...

Median Salary $162k/yr
Job Growth 14.8% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instruct...

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth 6.5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Food Service Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth 6.4% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Fundraising Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.

Median Salary $123k/yr
Job Growth 4.2% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Funeral Home Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the services or resources of funeral homes. Includes activities such as determining prices for services or merchandise and...

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth 4.1% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Gambling Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.

Median Salary $86k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and respons...

Median Salary $103k/yr
Job Growth 4.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Geothermal Production Managers

Manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

Median Salary $121k/yr
Job Growth 1.9% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Human Resources Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

Median Salary $140k/yr
Job Growth 5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Hydroelectric Production Managers

Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operat...

Median Salary $121k/yr
Job Growth 1.9% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Industrial Production Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity spec...

Median Salary $121k/yr
Job Growth 1.9% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Investment Fund Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate investment strategy or operations for a large pool of liquid assets supplied by institutional investors or individual inve...

Median Salary $162k/yr
Job Growth 14.8% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Legislators

Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions.

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth 3.4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Lodging Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Median Salary $68k/yr
Job Growth 3.4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Loss Prevention Managers

Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk contr...

Median Salary $137k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Managers, All Other

All managers not listed separately.

Median Salary $137k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)

Marketing Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its compet...

Median Salary $161k/yr
Job Growth 6.6% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organiza...

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 23.2% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in th...

Median Salary $161k/yr
Job Growth 3.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Personal Service Managers, All Other

All personal service managers not listed separately.

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth 6.5% (High)

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

Plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and support services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers e...

Median Salary $93k/yr
Job Growth -3.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. I...

Median Salary $67k/yr
Job Growth 3.6% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Public Relations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or clie...

Median Salary $139k/yr
Job Growth 5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Purchasing Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and service...

Median Salary $140k/yr
Job Growth 3.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Quality Control Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.

Median Salary $121k/yr
Job Growth 1.9% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Median Salary $137k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing...

Median Salary $138k/yr
Job Growth 4.7% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Security Managers

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

Median Salary $105k/yr
Job Growth 3.8% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Social and Community Service Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budge...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 6.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Spa Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities.

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth 6.5% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Supply Chain Managers

Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve acc...

Median Salary $102k/yr
Job Growth 6.1% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Training and Development Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

Median Salary $127k/yr
Job Growth 5.8% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government l...

Median Salary $102k/yr
Job Growth 6.1% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Treasurers and Controllers

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

Median Salary $162k/yr
Job Growth 14.8% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Water Resource Specialists

Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.

Median Salary $161k/yr
Job Growth 3.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Wind Energy Development Managers

Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and propos...

Median Salary $137k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Wind Energy Operations Managers

Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.

Median Salary $137k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Business and Financial Operations

Perform business, financial, and management analysis and consulting • 50 careers

Accountants and Auditors

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. ...

Median Salary $82k/yr
Job Growth 4.6% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes

Represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. May handle contract negotiation and other b...

Median Salary $96k/yr
Job Growth 8.7% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also ...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Budget Analysts

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Median Salary $88k/yr
Job Growth 1% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Business Continuity Planners

Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analys...

Median Salary $81k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Median Salary $81k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)

Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

Purchase farm products either for further processing or resale. Includes tree farm contractors, grain brokers and market operators, grain buyers, and ...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal couns...

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth -5.1% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists

Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pen...

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth 5.3% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and ...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Coroners

Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a ...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Cost Estimators

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product o...

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth -4.2% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Credit Analysts

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Pr...

Median Salary $81k/yr
Job Growth -4.4% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Credit Counselors

Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain ...

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth 3.3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Customs Brokers

Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track dut...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations a...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Farm Labor Contractors

Recruit and hire seasonal or temporary agricultural laborers. May transport, house, and provide meals for workers.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 6% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Financial and Investment Analysts

Conduct quantitative analyses of information involving investment programs or financial data of public or private institutions, including valuation of...

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 5.7% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Financial Examiners

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May...

Median Salary $90k/yr
Job Growth 18.5% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Financial Quantitative Analysts

Develop quantitative techniques to inform securities investing, equities investing, pricing, or valuation of financial instruments. Develop mathematic...

Median Salary $80k/yr
Job Growth 3.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Financial Risk Specialists

Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recomm...

Median Salary $106k/yr
Job Growth 6.5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Financial Specialists, All Other

All financial specialists not listed separately.

Median Salary $80k/yr
Job Growth 3.1% (Average)

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection a...

Median Salary $80k/yr
Job Growth 3.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Fundraisers

Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promo...

Median Salary $66k/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Human Resources Specialists

Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.

Median Salary $73k/yr
Job Growth 6.2% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost ...

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth -8.2% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Insurance Underwriters

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

Median Salary $80k/yr
Job Growth -2.6% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Labor Relations Specialists

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee compl...

Median Salary $94k/yr
Job Growth -0.1% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Loan Officers

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Incl...

Median Salary $74k/yr
Job Growth 1.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Logisticians

Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acqui...

Median Salary $81k/yr
Job Growth 16.7% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Logistics Analysts

Analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, ...

Median Salary $81k/yr
Job Growth 16.7% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Logistics Engineers

Design or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost contain...

Median Salary $81k/yr
Job Growth 16.7% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Management Analysts

Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operat...

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 8.8% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan ...

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth 6.7% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Median Salary $59k/yr
Job Growth 4.8% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Online Merchants

Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, ma...

Median Salary $81k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Personal Financial Advisors

Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties incl...

Median Salary $102k/yr
Job Growth 9.6% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Project Management Specialists

Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the wo...

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 5.6% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semifinished mater...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepa...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Search Marketing Strategists

Employ search marketing tactics to increase visibility and engagement with content, products, or services in Internet-enabled devices or interfaces. E...

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth 6.7% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Security Management Specialists

Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the sa...

Median Salary $81k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Sustainability Specialists

Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.

Median Salary $81k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth -1.8% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Tax Preparers

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

Median Salary $51k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Training and Development Specialists

Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizationa...

Median Salary $66k/yr
Job Growth 10.8% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondura...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Computer and Mathematical

Develop software, analyze data, and solve complex mathematical problems • 38 careers

Actuaries

Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk an...

Median Salary $126k/yr
Job Growth 21.8% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Bioinformatics Technicians

Apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational...

Median Salary $71k/yr
Job Growth 4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Biostatisticians

Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

Median Salary $103k/yr
Job Growth 8.5% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Blockchain Engineers

Maintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as cryptocurrency exchange, payment proc...

Median Salary $109k/yr
Job Growth 8.2% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Business Intelligence Analysts

Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns ...

Median Salary $113k/yr
Job Growth 33.5% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Clinical Data Managers

Apply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.

Median Salary $113k/yr
Job Growth 33.5% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field o...

Median Salary $141k/yr
Job Growth 19.7% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Computer Network Architects

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other d...

Median Salary $130k/yr
Job Growth 11.9% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Computer Network Support Specialists

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, serve...

Median Salary $73k/yr
Job Growth 1.8% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Computer Occupations, All Other

All computer occupations not listed separately.

Median Salary $109k/yr
Job Growth 8.2% (Very High)

Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developer...

Median Salary $99k/yr
Job Growth -6% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Computer Systems Analysts

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system...

Median Salary $104k/yr
Job Growth 8.7% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integ...

Median Salary $109k/yr
Job Growth 8.2% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Computer User Support Specialists

Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically....

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth -3.7% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Data Scientists

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming ...

Median Salary $113k/yr
Job Growth 33.5% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Data Warehousing Specialists

Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to war...

Median Salary $136k/yr
Job Growth 8.7% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Database Administrators

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Ident...

Median Salary $105k/yr
Job Growth -0.7% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Database Architects

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming,...

Median Salary $136k/yr
Job Growth 8.7% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Digital Forensics Analysts

Conduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber in...

Median Salary $109k/yr
Job Growth 8.2% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Document Management Specialists

Implement and administer enterprise-wide document management systems and related procedures that allow organizations to capture, store, retrieve, shar...

Median Salary $109k/yr
Job Growth 8.2% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians

Assist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perf...

Median Salary $109k/yr
Job Growth 8.2% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Health Informatics Specialists

Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May edu...

Median Salary $104k/yr
Job Growth 8.7% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for secu...

Median Salary $125k/yr
Job Growth 28.5% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Information Security Engineers

Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firew...

Median Salary $109k/yr
Job Growth 8.2% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Information Technology Project Managers

Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and tec...

Median Salary $109k/yr
Job Growth 8.2% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

All mathematical scientists not listed separately.

Median Salary $71k/yr
Job Growth 4% (Average)

Mathematicians

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in v...

Median Salary $122k/yr
Job Growth -0.7% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, ...

Median Salary $97k/yr
Job Growth -4.2% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Operations Research Analysts

Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmakin...

Median Salary $91k/yr
Job Growth 21.5% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Penetration Testers

Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach an...

Median Salary $109k/yr
Job Growth 8.2% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Software Developers

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applyi...

Median Salary $133k/yr
Job Growth 15.8% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document s...

Median Salary $103k/yr
Job Growth 10% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Statisticians

Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable inform...

Median Salary $103k/yr
Job Growth 8.5% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and ma...

Median Salary $130k/yr
Job Growth 11.9% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Video Game Designers

Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain desi...

Median Salary $98k/yr
Job Growth 7% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Web Administrators

Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applicat...

Median Salary $109k/yr
Job Growth 8.2% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Web and Digital Interface Designers

Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usab...

Median Salary $98k/yr
Job Growth 7% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Web Developers

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly s...

Median Salary $91k/yr
Job Growth 7.5% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Architecture and Engineering

Design buildings, systems, and products using engineering principles • 59 careers

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measure...

Median Salary $80k/yr
Job Growth 8.1% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Aerospace Engineers

Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evalu...

Median Salary $135k/yr
Job Growth 6.1% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Agricultural Engineers

Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structu...

Median Salary $85k/yr
Job Growth 5.9% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Median Salary $97k/yr
Job Growth 3.9% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Architectural and Civil Drafters

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering pr...

Median Salary $64k/yr
Job Growth 4.1% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Automotive Engineering Technicians

Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equip...

Median Salary $69k/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Automotive Engineers

Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design techn...

Median Salary $102k/yr
Job Growth 9.1% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biolo...

Median Salary $107k/yr
Job Growth 5.2% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Calibration Technologists and Technicians

Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, ch...

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth 4.7% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as legal, social, political, educat...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 6.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Chemical Engineers

Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergent...

Median Salary $122k/yr
Job Growth 2.6% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities unde...

Median Salary $64k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Civil Engineers

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, r...

Median Salary $100k/yr
Job Growth 5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Computer Hardware Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. May supervise the m...

Median Salary $155k/yr
Job Growth 7.3% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Drafters, All Other

All drafters not listed separately.

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth -6.9% (Low)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and ...

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth 0.6% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipmen...

Median Salary $74k/yr
Job Growth -5.6% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Electrical Engineers

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, indus...

Median Salary $112k/yr
Job Growth 7.2% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or...

Median Salary $71k/yr
Job Growth 1.1% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of el...

Median Salary $128k/yr
Job Growth 6.2% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar

Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, o...

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth 1.5% (Average)

Engineers, All Other

All engineers not listed separately.

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remed...

Median Salary $59k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Environmental Engineers

Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering d...

Median Salary $104k/yr
Job Growth 3.9% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers

Research causes of fires, determine fire protection methods, and design or recommend materials or equipment such as structural components or fire-dete...

Median Salary $110k/yr
Job Growth 4.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Fuel Cell Engineers

Design, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components or systems for transportation, stationary, or portable applications.

Median Salary $102k/yr
Job Growth 9.1% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Geodetic Surveyors

Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDA...

Median Salary $73k/yr
Job Growth 4.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety l...

Median Salary $110k/yr
Job Growth 4.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regard...

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 11% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff...

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth 1.7% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Industrial Engineers

Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, in...

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 11% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Landscape Architects

Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, an...

Median Salary $80k/yr
Job Growth 3.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Manufacturing Engineers

Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs t...

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 11% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.

Median Salary $106k/yr
Job Growth 5.8% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Materials Engineers

Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance ...

Median Salary $108k/yr
Job Growth 5.7% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Mechanical Drafters

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Median Salary $69k/yr
Job Growth -6.5% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff...

Median Salary $69k/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Mechanical Engineers

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, ope...

Median Salary $102k/yr
Job Growth 9.1% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Mechatronics Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Microsystems Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, proc...

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 0.7% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Nanosystems Engineers

Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles ...

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique ...

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth 1.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Non-Destructive Testing Specialists

Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth 1.5% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Nuclear Engineers

Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and us...

Median Salary $128k/yr
Job Growth -1.1% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Petroleum Engineers

Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer te...

Median Salary $141k/yr
Job Growth 1.3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Photonics Engineers

Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Photonics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or relat...

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth 1.5% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.

Median Salary $128k/yr
Job Growth 6.2% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Robotics Engineers

Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Robotics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

Median Salary $71k/yr
Job Growth 1.1% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Solar Energy Systems Engineers

Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial cust...

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for...

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Surveyors

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension...

Median Salary $73k/yr
Job Growth 4.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Transportation Engineers

Develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy. Prepare de...

Median Salary $100k/yr
Job Growth 5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Validation Engineers

Design or plan protocols for equipment or processes to produce products meeting internal and external purity, safety, and quality requirements.

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 11% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Water/Wastewater Engineers

Design or oversee projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of flood-related damage. Prepare env...

Median Salary $100k/yr
Job Growth 5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Wind Energy Engineers

Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications.

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Life, Physical, and Social Science

Research and study living organisms, physical phenomena, and human behavior • 66 careers

Agricultural Technicians

Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Set up or maintain laboratory eq...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Animal Scientists

Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.

Median Salary $79k/yr
Job Growth 5.8% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Anthropologists and Archeologists

Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various par...

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth 3.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Astronomers

Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.

Median Salary $132k/yr
Job Growth 2.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports an...

Median Salary $97k/yr
Job Growth 0.7% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Biochemists and Biophysicists

Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. Ma...

Median Salary $104k/yr
Job Growth 5.8% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Bioinformatics Scientists

Conduct research using bioinformatics theory and methods in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, p...

Median Salary $93k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Biological Scientists, All Other

All biological scientists not listed separately.

Median Salary $93k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)

Biological Technicians

Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and sa...

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth 3.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Biologists

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

Median Salary $93k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Chemical Technicians

Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous ma...

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth 3.7% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Chemists

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or kno...

Median Salary $84k/yr
Job Growth 4.9% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Climate Change Policy Analysts

Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness ca...

Median Salary $80k/yr
Job Growth 4.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals wi...

Median Salary $96k/yr
Job Growth 11.2% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Clinical Neuropsychologists

Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenera...

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Conservation Scientists

Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to e...

Median Salary $68k/yr
Job Growth 3.4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Economists

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or...

Median Salary $115k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Environmental Economists

Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resou...

Median Salary $115k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Environmental Restoration Planners

Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize com...

Median Salary $80k/yr
Job Growth 4.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the dire...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either ...

Median Salary $80k/yr
Job Growth 4.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Epidemiologists

Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and contro...

Median Salary $84k/yr
Job Growth 16.2% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Food Science Technicians

Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of ...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 4.8% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Food Scientists and Technologists

Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze foo...

Median Salary $85k/yr
Job Growth 6.5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Forensic Science Technicians

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, ...

Median Salary $67k/yr
Job Growth 12.8% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Forest and Conservation Technicians

Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, co...

Median Salary $54k/yr
Job Growth -3.2% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Foresters

Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standi...

Median Salary $71k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Geneticists

Research and study the inheritance of traits at the molecular, organism or population level. May evaluate or treat patients with genetic disorders.

Median Salary $93k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Geographers

Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research ...

Median Salary $97k/yr
Job Growth -3.1% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities...

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth 1.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for o...

Median Salary $99k/yr
Job Growth 3.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Historians

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodica...

Median Salary $74k/yr
Job Growth 2.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Hydrologic Technicians

Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological ...

Median Salary $59k/yr
Job Growth -2.1% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Hydrologists

Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation a...

Median Salary $92k/yr
Job Growth -0.1% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Industrial Ecologists

Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sc...

Median Salary $80k/yr
Job Growth 4.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; ...

Median Salary $110k/yr
Job Growth 6.3% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Life Scientists, All Other

All life scientists not listed separately.

Median Salary $88k/yr
Job Growth 3.7% (Average)

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth 3.5% (Average)

Materials Scientists

Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, c...

Median Salary $104k/yr
Job Growth 4.9% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and ...

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 8.7% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Microbiologists

Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae, or fungi. Includes medica...

Median Salary $87k/yr
Job Growth 4.1% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Median Salary $93k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Neuropsychologists

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical sett...

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

Median Salary $104k/yr
Job Growth -7.7% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Nuclear Technicians

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, ...

Median Salary $104k/yr
Job Growth -7.7% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chem...

Median Salary $84k/yr
Job Growth 12.5% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to...

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth 8.5% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Park Naturalists

Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.

Median Salary $68k/yr
Job Growth 3.4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Physical Scientists, All Other

All physical scientists not listed separately.

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 0.6% (Low)

Physicists

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and ...

Median Salary $166k/yr
Job Growth 4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Political Scientists

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. M...

Median Salary $139k/yr
Job Growth -3.1% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Precision Agriculture Technicians

Apply geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS), to agricultural production or manag...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Psychologists, All Other

All psychologists not listed separately.

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)

Quality Control Analysts

Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth 3.5% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Range Managers

Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.

Median Salary $68k/yr
Job Growth 3.4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homela...

Median Salary $118k/yr
Job Growth 0.6% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Remote Sensing Technicians

Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight pl...

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth 3.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

School Psychologists

Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely...

Median Salary $87k/yr
Job Growth 0.7% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Social Science Research Assistants

Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory ...

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth 4.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other

All social scientists and related workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $100k/yr
Job Growth -1.7% (Low)

Sociologists

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, politi...

Median Salary $102k/yr
Job Growth 3.6% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Soil and Plant Scientists

Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, thei...

Median Salary $71k/yr
Job Growth 5.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Survey Researchers

Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question word...

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth -5.2% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Transportation Planners

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develo...

Median Salary $100k/yr
Job Growth -1.7% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Urban and Regional Planners

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan a...

Median Salary $84k/yr
Job Growth 3.4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May c...

Median Salary $73k/yr
Job Growth 1.6% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Community and Social Service

Provide counseling, social services, and community support • 18 careers

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family w...

Median Salary $59k/yr
Job Growth 3.4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Clergy

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spir...

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth 1% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

Median Salary $55k/yr
Job Growth 4.6% (High)

Community Health Workers

Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by ass...

Median Salary $51k/yr
Job Growth 11.3% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Counselors, All Other

All counselors not listed separately.

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth 12.6% (Very High)

Directors, Religious Activities and Education

Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling,...

Median Salary $55k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth 3.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Health Education Specialists

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data...

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Healthcare Social Workers

Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include ad...

Median Salary $68k/yr
Job Growth 7.7% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Marriage and Family Therapists

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. App...

Median Salary $64k/yr
Job Growth 12.6% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities ...

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth 9.7% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Mental Health Counselors

Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal wi...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving ...

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth 2.6% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Rehabilitation Counselors

Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result fr...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 1.4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Religious Workers, All Other

All religious workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth 0.6% (Low)

Social and Human Service Assistants

Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or socia...

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth 6.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Social Workers, All Other

All social workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $69k/yr
Job Growth 3.9% (Average)

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, familie...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Legal Occupations

Practice law, provide legal services, and administer justice • 8 careers

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, san...

Median Salary $115k/yr
Job Growth -0.7% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Median Salary $68k/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or s...

Median Salary $156k/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Judicial Law Clerks

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Lawyers

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transact...

Median Salary $151k/yr
Job Growth 4.1% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Legal Support Workers, All Other

All legal support workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $69k/yr
Job Growth -1.2% (Low)

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to f...

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth 0.2% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers

Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a variety of purposes. May compile list...

Median Salary $55k/yr
Job Growth 2% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Educational Instruction and Library

Teach students and provide library and educational support services • 68 careers

Adapted Physical Education Specialists

Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor dev...

Median Salary $67k/yr
Job Growth 1.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a h...

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth -13.7% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry scien...

Median Salary $86k/yr
Job Growth 4.1% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and resea...

Median Salary $96k/yr
Job Growth 2.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape archit...

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Archivists

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival ...

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth 3.8% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studi...

Median Salary $84k/yr
Job Growth 2.4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teache...

Median Salary $80k/yr
Job Growth 1.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combina...

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 2.6% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Median Salary $83k/yr
Job Growth 7.3% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and ...

Median Salary $97k/yr
Job Growth 5.7% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

Median Salary $64k/yr
Job Growth -2% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, m...

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth 0.7% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

Median Salary $64k/yr
Job Growth -1.8% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in th...

Median Salary $86k/yr
Job Growth 2.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and resea...

Median Salary $97k/yr
Job Growth 5.3% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who...

Median Salary $71k/yr
Job Growth 2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Curators

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructi...

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth 7% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Median Salary $120k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second lang...

Median Salary $72k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other

All educational instruction and library workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth 1.5% (Average)

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth -2% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, pr...

Median Salary $106k/yr
Job Growth 8.1% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teachi...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Median Salary $88k/yr
Job Growth 2.9% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily...

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth 3.4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Farm and Home Management Educators

Instruct and advise individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home management activities. Demonstrate proced...

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth -2.5% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach languages and literature courses in languages other than English. Includes teachers of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes both teachers prim...

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth -0.2% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching an...

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Median Salary $87k/yr
Job Growth 3.3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary me...

Median Salary $106k/yr
Job Growth 17.3% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and...

Median Salary $82k/yr
Job Growth -0.2% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Instructional Coordinators

Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to ...

Median Salary $75k/yr
Job Growth 1.3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth -1.6% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Median Salary $127k/yr
Job Growth 2.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing. Work in a variety of set...

Median Salary $64k/yr
Job Growth 1.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in library science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Median Salary $79k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Library Technicians

Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering ques...

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth -6.8% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical ...

Median Salary $79k/yr
Job Growth 2.3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth -2% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 5.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those...

Median Salary $80k/yr
Job Growth 16.8% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching a...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 0.7% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teac...

Median Salary $97k/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those...

Median Salary $95k/yr
Job Growth 2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 1.8% (Average)

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth 4.1% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily eng...

Median Salary $80k/yr
Job Growth 3.6% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers ...

Median Salary $76k/yr
Job Growth 2.4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth -1.6% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, education...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 3.7% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.

Median Salary $75k/yr
Job Growth 1.7% (Average)

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Median Salary $76k/yr
Job Growth 2.3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in sociology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Median Salary $83k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Special Education Teachers, All Other

All special education teachers not listed separately.

Median Salary $67k/yr
Job Growth 1.1% (Average)

Special Education Teachers, Elementary School

Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specia...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten

Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize ...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize...

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth -1.9% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specializ...

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth 1.4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who special...

Median Salary $70k/yr
Job Growth -1.6% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth 1.6% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Teachers and Instructors, All Other

All teachers and instructors not listed separately.

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth -0.1% (Low)

Teaching Assistants, All Other

All teaching assistants not listed separately.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching ...

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth 3.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary res...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotion...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Tutors

Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardi...

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth 0.6% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Create art, design products, perform, and communicate information • 45 careers

Actors

Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret seriou...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 0.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Art Directors

Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film. Direct workers e...

Median Salary $111k/yr
Job Growth 4.2% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $73k/yr
Job Growth 0.8% (Low)

Athletes and Sports Competitors

Compete in athletic events.

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth 5.5% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Audio and Video Technicians

Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, ...

Median Salary $55k/yr
Job Growth 3.3% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and ...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth -5.5% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Broadcast Technicians

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control a...

Median Salary $54k/yr
Job Growth -2.8% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

Median Salary $69k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Choreographers

Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.

Median Salary $56k/yr
Job Growth 6.1% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Coaches and Scouts

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of pa...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 6.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Design and develop manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, ma...

Median Salary $79k/yr
Job Growth 3.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocapt...

Median Salary $67k/yr
Job Growth -0.3% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Craft Artists

Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Dancers

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Designers, All Other

All designers not listed separately.

Median Salary $66k/yr
Job Growth 2% (Average)

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cuttin...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 3.8% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Editors

Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.

Median Salary $75k/yr
Job Growth 0.6% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other

All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 6% (High)

Fashion Designers

Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.

Median Salary $81k/yr
Job Growth 2% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Film and Video Editors

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchroni...

Median Salary $71k/yr
Job Growth 4% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth -1.2% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Floral Designers

Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.

Median Salary $36k/yr
Job Growth -5.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Graphic Designers

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to ach...

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth 2.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Interior Designers

Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings. Design interior environments or create physical layouts that are practical, aesthe...

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth 3.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Interpreters and Translators

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

Median Salary $59k/yr
Job Growth 1.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Lighting Technicians

Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photog...

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth -4.6% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other

All media and communication equipment workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $67k/yr
Job Growth 0.6% (Low)

Media and Communication Workers, All Other

All media and communication workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $72k/yr
Job Growth 2.7% (Average)

Media Programming Directors

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or ...

Median Salary $83k/yr
Job Growth 4.9% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Media Technical Directors/Managers

Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.

Median Salary $83k/yr
Job Growth 4.9% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers

Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth 3.2% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Music Directors and Composers

Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or...

Median Salary $64k/yr
Job Growth -0.3% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Musicians and Singers

Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 1.1% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or tel...

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth -3.9% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Photographers

Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subject's appearance. May use editing software ...

Median Salary $43k/yr
Job Growth 1.8% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

Median Salary $72k/yr
Job Growth 3.6% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Producers and Directors

Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisi...

Median Salary $83k/yr
Job Growth 4.9% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Public Relations Specialists

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communicatio...

Median Salary $70k/yr
Job Growth 4.8% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Set and Exhibit Designers

Design special exhibits and sets for film, video, television, and theater productions. May study scripts, confer with directors, and conduct research ...

Median Salary $66k/yr
Job Growth 2.3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Sound Engineering Technicians

Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, f...

Median Salary $66k/yr
Job Growth -1.7% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, mo...

Median Salary $100k/yr
Job Growth 1.6% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Talent Directors

Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.

Median Salary $83k/yr
Job Growth 4.9% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Technical Writers

Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

Median Salary $92k/yr
Job Growth 0.9% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes ...

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth 5.7% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Writers and Authors

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.

Median Salary $72k/yr
Job Growth 3.6% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Diagnose, treat, and provide technical healthcare services • 96 careers

Acupuncturists

Diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders by stimulating specific acupuncture points within the body using acupuncture needles. May also use cups, nutrit...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 6.8% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Acute Care Nurses

Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and...

Median Salary $94k/yr
Job Growth 4.9% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses

Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeu...

Median Salary $94k/yr
Job Growth 4.9% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Allergists and Immunologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care...

Median Salary $133k/yr
Job Growth 20.4% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Anesthesiologists

Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 3.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Art Therapists

Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being.

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth 11.5% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Athletic Trainers

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth 11.1% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Audiologists

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to heari...

Median Salary $92k/yr
Job Growth 9.5% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Cardiologists

Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g....

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 4.1% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electroca...

Median Salary $67k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Chiropractors

Assess, treat, and care for patients by manipulation of spine and musculoskeletal system. May provide spinal adjustment or address sacral or pelvic mi...

Median Salary $79k/yr
Job Growth 9.5% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Clinical Nurse Specialists

Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence t...

Median Salary $94k/yr
Job Growth 4.9% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Critical Care Nurses

Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.

Median Salary $94k/yr
Job Growth 4.9% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Cytogenetic Technologists

Analyze chromosomes or chromosome segments found in biological specimens, such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, solid tumors, and blood to aid in the ...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Cytotechnologists

Stain, mount, and study cells to detect evidence of cancer, hormonal abnormalities, and other pathological conditions following established standards ...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Dental Hygienists

Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health ma...

Median Salary $94k/yr
Job Growth 7% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Dentists, All Other Specialists

All dentists not listed separately.

Median Salary $226k/yr
Job Growth 0.3% (Low)

Dentists, General

Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affe...

Median Salary $173k/yr
Job Growth 4.1% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Dermatologists

Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 6.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

Median Salary $89k/yr
Job Growth 13% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Dietetic Technicians

Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on establishe...

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a depar...

Median Salary $74k/yr
Job Growth 5.5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Emergency Medical Technicians

Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth 5.1% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Emergency Medicine Physicians

Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and d...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 2.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Exercise Physiologists

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function,...

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth 9.5% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Family Medicine Physicians

Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for furthe...

Median Salary $238k/yr
Job Growth 2.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

General Internal Medicine Physicians

Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and ado...

Median Salary $236k/yr
Job Growth 3.3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Genetic Counselors

Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other heal...

Median Salary $99k/yr
Job Growth 9.3% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized he...

Median Salary $67k/yr
Job Growth 14.7% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 5.2% (High)

Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other

All healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners not listed separately.

Median Salary $114k/yr
Job Growth 2% (Average)

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other

All healthcare practitioners and technical workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $64k/yr
Job Growth 3.6% (Average)

Hearing Aid Specialists

Select and fit hearing aids for customers. Administer and interpret tests of hearing. Assess hearing instrument efficacy. Take ear impressions and pre...

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth 18.4% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Histotechnologists

Apply knowledge of health and disease causes to evaluate new laboratory techniques and procedures to examine tissue samples. Process and prepare histo...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Hospitalists

Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency r...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and sim...

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth 2.6% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train patients in activities such as co...

Median Salary $98k/yr
Job Growth 13.8% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pict...

Median Salary $88k/yr
Job Growth 7.1% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technolo...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Perform complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May train or supervise staff.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with...

Median Salary $138k/yr
Job Growth 3.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Medical Records Specialists

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, an...

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth 7.1% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Midwives

Provide prenatal care and childbirth assistance.

Median Salary $64k/yr
Job Growth 3.6% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Music Therapists

Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychologica...

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth 11.5% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Naturopathic Physicians

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiologi...

Median Salary $114k/yr
Job Growth 2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerv...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 5.2% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Neurologists

Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 5.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepar...

Median Salary $97k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Nurse Anesthetists

Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other phys...

Median Salary $223k/yr
Job Growth 8.6% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Nurse Midwives

Diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecologica...

Median Salary $129k/yr
Job Growth 11.1% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Nurse Practitioners

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease preve...

Median Salary $129k/yr
Job Growth 40.1% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reprodu...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Occupational Therapists

Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general inde...

Median Salary $98k/yr
Job Growth 13.8% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in...

Median Salary $44k/yr
Job Growth 19.8% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmi...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 5.2% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including gla...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Opticians, Dispensing

Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with inserting,...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 2.9% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Optometrists

Diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairmen...

Median Salary $135k/yr
Job Growth 8% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. May...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 4.1% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Orthodontists

Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and ...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 4.4% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 4.1% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Orthoptists

Diagnose and treat visual system disorders such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.

Median Salary $114k/yr
Job Growth 2% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Orthotists and Prosthetists

Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients with disabling conditions.

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 13.3% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Paramedics

Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as ...

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth 5% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Patient Representatives

Assist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 5.2% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Pediatric Surgeons

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, childre...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 1.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Pediatricians, General

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.

Median Salary $210k/yr
Job Growth 0.8% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Pharmacists

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise...

Median Salary $137k/yr
Job Growth 4.6% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according t...

Median Salary $43k/yr
Job Growth 6.4% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians

Diagnose and treat disorders requiring physiotherapy to provide physical, mental, and occupational rehabilitation.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Physical Therapists

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disa...

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 10.9% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, a...

Median Salary $133k/yr
Job Growth 20.4% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Physicians, All Other

All physicians not listed separately.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)

Physicians, Pathologists

Diagnose diseases and conduct lab tests using organs, body tissues, and fluids. Includes medical examiners.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 4.2% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Podiatrists

Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.

Median Salary $153k/yr
Job Growth 1.8% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Preventive Medicine Physicians

Apply knowledge of general preventive medicine and public health issues to promote health care to groups or individuals, and aid in the prevention or ...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Prosthodontists

Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions as...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Psychiatric Technicians

Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Moni...

Median Salary $43k/yr
Job Growth 20% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Psychiatrists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental disorders.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 6.1% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include rev...

Median Salary $102k/yr
Job Growth 1.9% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic t...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Radiologists

Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ult...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 2.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Recreational Therapists

Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include...

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth 3.3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Registered Nurses

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, inju...

Median Salary $94k/yr
Job Growth 4.9% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Respiratory Therapists

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the superv...

Median Salary $80k/yr
Job Growth 12.1% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Speech-Language Pathologists

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May pe...

Median Salary $95k/yr
Job Growth 15% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Sports Medicine Physicians

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Surgeons, All Other

All surgeons not listed separately.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 3.9% (Average)

Surgical Assistants

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites,...

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth 5.1% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and t...

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Therapists, All Other

All therapists not listed separately.

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth 11.5% (Very High)

Urologists

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the renal glands.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Veterinarians

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care...

Median Salary $126k/yr
Job Growth 9.6% (Very High)
Education: Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for preve...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 9.1% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Healthcare Support

Assist healthcare practitioners in providing patient care • 20 careers

Dental Assistants

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patie...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 6.4% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Endoscopy Technicians

Maintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 3.5% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 3.5% (Average)

Home Health Aides

Monitor the health status of an individual with disabilities or illness, and address their health-related needs, such as changing bandages, dressing w...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Massage Therapists

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therap...

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth 15.4% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, main...

Median Salary $44k/yr
Job Growth 12.5% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Medical Equipment Preparers

Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 10% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Transcriptionists

Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergen...

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth -4.9% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Nursing Assistants

Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status,...

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth 2.3% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Occupational Therapy Aides

Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific...

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development ...

Median Salary $68k/yr
Job Growth 19.2% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Orderlies

Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May maintain stocks of supplies or...

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth 3.3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Personal Care Aides

Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Aides

Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept pre...

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth -0.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomists

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse ...

Median Salary $44k/yr
Job Growth 5.6% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Physical Therapist Aides

Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situatio...

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth 2.8% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of t...

Median Salary $66k/yr
Job Growth 22% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Psychiatric Aides

Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activit...

Median Salary $42k/yr
Job Growth -0.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

Assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language p...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 3.5% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Cle...

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth 8.7% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Protective Service

Protect people and property through law enforcement and emergency services • 28 careers

Animal Control Workers

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 3.9% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bailiffs

Maintain order in courts of law.

Median Salary $57k/yr
Job Growth -2.2% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit betwee...

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth -7.8% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Crossing Guards and Flaggers

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth 3.6% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Customs and Border Protection Officers

Investigate and inspect persons, common carriers, goods, and merchandise, arriving in or departing from the United States or between states to detect ...

Median Salary $76k/yr
Job Growth 3.1% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

Median Salary $94k/yr
Job Growth -0.7% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Fire Inspectors and Investigators

Inspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and ...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 3.8% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Firefighters

Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire preventio...

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth 3.4% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

Median Salary $76k/yr
Job Growth -2.8% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.

Median Salary $92k/yr
Job Growth 3.4% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Median Salary $106k/yr
Job Growth 2.9% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other

All protective service supervisors not listed separately above.

Median Salary $75k/yr
Job Growth 1.6% (Average)

First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.

Median Salary $59k/yr
Job Growth 2.7% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Fish and Game Wardens

Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data.

Median Salary $68k/yr
Job Growth -6% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weath...

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth 14.6% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

Observe gambling operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. Investigate potential threats to gamblin...

Median Salary $44k/yr
Job Growth 0.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Intelligence Analysts

Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geograph...

Median Salary $94k/yr
Job Growth -0.7% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.

Median Salary $34k/yr
Job Growth 5.8% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Parking Enforcement Workers

Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth -1.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following...

Median Salary $76k/yr
Job Growth 3.1% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Police Identification and Records Officers

Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

Median Salary $94k/yr
Job Growth -0.7% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Private Detectives and Investigators

Gather, analyze, compile, and report information regarding individuals or organizations to clients, or detect occurrences of unlawful acts or infracti...

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth 6% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Protective Service Workers, All Other

All protective service workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $42k/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)

Retail Loss Prevention Specialists

Implement procedures and systems to prevent merchandise loss. Conduct audits and investigations of employee activity. May assist in developing policie...

Median Salary $42k/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

School Bus Monitors

Maintain order among students on a school bus. Duties include helping students safely board and exit and communicating behavioral problems. May perfor...

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth -2.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Security Guards

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth 0.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Transit and Railroad Police

Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.

Median Salary $82k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Transportation Security Screeners

Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. May operate bas...

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth -6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Food Preparation and Serving

Prepare and serve food in restaurants, cafeterias, and other establishments • 18 careers

Baristas

Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.

Median Salary $30k/yr
Job Growth 6.1% (High)
Education: High school diploma or less

Bartenders

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.

Median Salary $34k/yr
Job Growth 5.9% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Chefs and Head Cooks

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan an...

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth 7.1% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Cooks, All Other

All cooks not listed separately.

Median Salary $36k/yr
Job Growth 5.5% (High)

Cooks, Fast Food

Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of these cooks are limited to preparation of a few basic items and normall...

Median Salary $30k/yr
Job Growth -13.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

Median Salary $36k/yr
Job Growth 2% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Cooks, Private Household

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth 5.1% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Cooks, Restaurant

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price it...

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth 14.9% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Cooks, Short Order

Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters ...

Median Salary $36k/yr
Job Growth -5.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, gla...

Median Salary $33k/yr
Job Growth 6.3% (High)
Education: High school diploma or less

Dishwashers

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

Median Salary $34k/yr
Job Growth 0.2% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Fast Food and Counter Workers

Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. May take payment. May prepare f...

Median Salary $30k/yr
Job Growth 6.1% (High)
Education: High school diploma or less

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Median Salary $42k/yr
Job Growth 6% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other

All food preparation and serving related workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth 6.4% (High)

Food Preparation Workers

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

Median Salary $34k/yr
Job Growth -3.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars.

Median Salary $34k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.

Median Salary $30k/yr
Job Growth -1.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Waiters and Waitresses

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

Median Salary $34k/yr
Job Growth -0.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Clean and maintain buildings, grounds, and outdoor areas • 10 careers

Building Cleaning Workers, All Other

All building cleaning workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $42k/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to a...

Median Salary $56k/yr
Job Growth 2.3% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other

All grounds maintenance workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $43k/yr
Job Growth 2.4% (Average)

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and r...

Median Salary $36k/yr
Job Growth 2% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any ...

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth 3.6% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or less

Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean...

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth 0.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Pest Control Workers

Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth 4.9% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation

Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, ...

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth 3.8% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewal...

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth 3.3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Personal Care and Service

Provide personal care, beauty, and customer service • 34 careers

Amusement and Recreation Attendants

Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. May schedule use of recreation facilities, maintain and provide equipment t...

Median Salary $30k/yr
Job Growth 3.4% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or less

Animal Caretakers

Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised fo...

Median Salary $33k/yr
Job Growth 12.1% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Animal Trainers

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice an...

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth 5.1% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Baggage Porters and Bellhops

Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.

Median Salary $36k/yr
Job Growth -1.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Barbers

Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth 4.1% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Childcare Workers

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bath...

Median Salary $32k/yr
Job Growth -2.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Concierges

Assist patrons at hotel, apartment, or office building with personal services. May take messages; arrange or give advice on transportation, business s...

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth 2.3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Costume Attendants

Select, fit, and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. May assist with multiple costume changes during performances.

Median Salary $55k/yr
Job Growth 5.9% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Crematory Operators

Operate crematory equipment to reduce human or animal remains to bone fragments in accordance with state and local regulations. Duties may include pre...

Median Salary $43k/yr
Job Growth 3.3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Embalmers

Prepare bodies for interment in conformity with legal requirements.

Median Salary $56k/yr
Job Growth 1.3% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other

All entertainment attendants and related workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth 3.6% (Average)

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe p...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 11.9% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 6.3% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers in assigned gambling areas. May circulate among tables, observe operations, and ensure that st...

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth 2% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 6.7% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Funeral Attendants

Perform a variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service, arranging floral offerings or lights around ca...

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth 3.1% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Post information enabling patrons to wager on various races and sporting events. Assist in the operation of games such as keno and bingo. May operate ...

Median Salary $30k/yr
Job Growth -6.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Gambling Dealers

Operate table games. Stand or sit behind table and operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards or blocks to players, or oper...

Median Salary $33k/yr
Job Growth -0.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Gambling Service Workers, All Other

All gambling service workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth -0.6% (Low)

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, re...

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth 5.6% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants

Provide personal items to patrons or customers in locker rooms, dressing rooms, or coatrooms.

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth 6.4% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth 8.1% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Manicurists and Pedicurists

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth 7% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

Perform various tasks to arrange and direct individual funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family ...

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth 3.1% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Motion Picture Projectionists

Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth -3.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Nannies

Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and s...

Median Salary $32k/yr
Job Growth -2.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other

All personal care and service workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth 6.4% (High)

Recreation Workers

Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as...

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth 4.1% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Residential Advisors

Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments. Order supplies and d...

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth 3.8% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Shampooers

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

Median Salary $31k/yr
Job Growth 5.5% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Skincare Specialists

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

Median Salary $42k/yr
Job Growth 6.7% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Tour Guides and Escorts

Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art gallerie...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Travel Guides

Plan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats,...

Median Salary $31k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Sales and Related

Sell products and services to customers and businesses • 23 careers

Advertising Sales Agents

Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth -6.4% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Cashiers

Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May...

Median Salary $31k/yr
Job Growth -9.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Counter and Rental Clerks

Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth 3.2% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Demonstrators and Product Promoters

Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product. May sell demonstrated merchandise.

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth -0.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers

Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth -10% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and p...

Median Salary $84k/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such ...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth -5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money. May issue payoffs and obtain customer's signature on receipt. May operate a booth in the slot ma...

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth -6.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Insurance Sales Agents

Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broke...

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth 3.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Models

Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for phot...

Median Salary $90k/yr
Job Growth -0.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Parts Salespersons

Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth 3.1% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Real Estate Brokers

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real es...

Median Salary $72k/yr
Job Growth 3.3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Real Estate Sales Agents

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property ...

Median Salary $56k/yr
Job Growth 3.1% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Retail Salespersons

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth -0.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Sales and Related Workers, All Other

All sales and related workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 3.7% (Average)

Sales Engineers

Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

Median Salary $122k/yr
Job Growth 5.5% (High)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

Sell services to individuals or businesses. May describe options or resolve client problems.

Median Salary $66k/yr
Job Growth 3.1% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

Median Salary $67k/yr
Job Growth 0.3% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and ...

Median Salary $100k/yr
Job Growth 1.9% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise custom...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 3.3% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors

Contact new or existing customers to determine their solar equipment needs, suggest systems or equipment, or estimate costs.

Median Salary $100k/yr
Job Growth 1.9% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Telemarketers

Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.

Median Salary $34k/yr
Job Growth -22.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Travel Agents

Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations...

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth 2.2% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Office and Administrative Support

Provide clerical, administrative, and office support services • 55 careers

Bill and Account Collectors

Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties include receiving payment and post...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth -10.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Billing and Posting Clerks

Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services re...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth -0.4% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifyin...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -5.8% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Brokerage Clerks

Perform duties related to the purchase, sale, or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer...

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth -9.5% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Cargo and Freight Agents

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take or...

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth 8.5% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Communications Equipment Operators, All Other

All communications equipment operators not listed separately.

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)

Correspondence Clerks

Compose letters or electronic correspondence in reply to requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit and other information, delinquent accounts, i...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth -5.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Couriers and Messengers

Pick up and deliver messages, documents, packages, and other items between offices or departments within an establishment or directly to other busines...

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth 8.2% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; s...

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for c...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -6.2% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Customer Service Representatives

Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve ...

Median Salary $43k/yr
Job Growth -5.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Data Entry Keyers

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth -25.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Desktop Publishers

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

Median Salary $54k/yr
Job Growth -12.4% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installat...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -0.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits,...

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth 1% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as perform...

Median Salary $74k/yr
Job Growth -1.6% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

File Clerks

File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate an...

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth -15.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Financial Clerks, All Other

All financial clerks not listed separately.

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth 1.4% (Average)

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.

Median Salary $66k/yr
Job Growth -0.3% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Freight Forwarders

Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting the international movement of ca...

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth 8.5% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Gambling Cage Workers

In a gambling establishment, conduct financial transactions for patrons. Accept patron's credit application and verify credit references to provide ch...

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth -5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving mess...

Median Salary $34k/yr
Job Growth 3.7% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervis...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -7.1% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Information and Record Clerks, All Other

All information and record clerks not listed separately.

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth -0.2% (Low)

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and...

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth -3.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan

Interview persons by telephone, mail, in person, or by other means for the purpose of completing forms, applications, or questionnaires. Ask specific ...

Median Salary $44k/yr
Job Growth -11.6% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints,...

Median Salary $54k/yr
Job Growth -5.8% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Library Assistants, Clerical

Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate...

Median Salary $36k/yr
Job Growth -6.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Loan Interviewers and Clerks

Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward f...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -2.3% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Time-stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and...

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth -6.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduli...

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth 4.2% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Meter Readers, Utilities

Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -12% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

New Accounts Clerks

Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in ...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth -13.2% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other

All office and administrative support workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth -7.8% (Low)

Office Clerks, General

Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedure...

Median Salary $44k/yr
Job Growth -6.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth -15.2% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Order Clerks

Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. G...

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth -17.2% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and dedu...

Median Salary $55k/yr
Job Growth -16.7% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Postal Service Clerks

Perform any combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue s...

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth -3.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Postal Service Mail Carriers

Sort and deliver mail for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot. Includes postal service ma...

Median Salary $57k/yr
Job Growth -3.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Examine, sort, and route mail. Load, operate, and occ...

Median Salary $57k/yr
Job Growth -8.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Procurement Clerks

Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -8.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties incl...

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth -1.8% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Proofreaders and Copy Markers

Read transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose ...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -0.6% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Public Safety Telecommunicators

Operate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering...

Median Salary $51k/yr
Job Growth 3.5% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Receptionists and Information Clerks

Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at es...

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks

Make and confirm reservations for transportation or lodging, or sell transportation tickets. May check baggage and direct passengers to designated con...

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth 2.8% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic fil...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth -1.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory. Duties include verifying and recording incoming merchandise or mat...

Median Salary $43k/yr
Job Growth -7.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Statistical Assistants

Compile and compute data according to statistical formulas for use in statistical studies. May perform actuarial computations and compile charts and g...

Median Salary $51k/yr
Job Growth -2.5% (Low)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service

Operate telephone business systems equipment or switchboards to relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls. May supply information to callers and...

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth -26.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Telephone Operators

Provide information by accessing alphabetical, geographical, or other directories. Assist customers with special billing requests, such as charges to ...

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth -27.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Tellers

Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth -12.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping

Weigh, measure, and check materials, supplies, and equipment for the purpose of keeping relevant records. Duties are primarily clerical by nature. Inc...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth -4.8% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Word Processors and Typists

Use word processor, computer, or typewriter to type letters, reports, forms, or other material from rough draft, corrected copy, or voice recording. M...

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth -36.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry

Cultivate crops, raise livestock, harvest timber, and catch fish • 14 careers

Agricultural Equipment Operators

Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as tilling soil; planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops; feeding and herding ...

Median Salary $43k/yr
Job Growth 7.7% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or less

Agricultural Inspectors

Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and law...

Median Salary $51k/yr
Job Growth 1.5% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Agricultural Workers, All Other

All agricultural workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth 2.3% (Average)

Animal Breeders

Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and...

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth 2.4% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Fallers

Use axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and minimize tree dama...

Median Salary $54k/yr
Job Growth -7.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops. Use hand tools, such as shovels, trowels,...

Median Salary $36k/yr
Job Growth -3.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, rabbit...

Median Salary $36k/yr
Job Growth -5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.

Median Salary $59k/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Fishing and Hunting Workers

Hunt, trap, catch, or gather wild animals or aquatic animals and plants. May use nets, traps, or other equipment. May haul catch onto ship or other ve...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth -4.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Forest and Conservation Workers

Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and ran...

Median Salary $44k/yr
Job Growth -4.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products

Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition.

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth -5.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Log Graders and Scalers

Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or similar locations. Inspect logs fo...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth -0.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Logging Equipment Operators

Drive logging tractor or wheeled vehicle equipped with one or more accessories, such as bulldozer blade, frontal shear, grapple, logging arch, cable w...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -1.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Logging Workers, All Other

All logging workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth -4.7% (Low)

Construction and Extraction

Build structures, extract natural resources, and perform skilled trades • 65 careers

Boilermakers

Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler...

Median Salary $73k/yr
Job Growth -2.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Brickmasons and Blockmasons

Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and oth...

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth 3.2% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Carpenters

Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, inclu...

Median Salary $59k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Carpet Installers

Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth -9.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms ...

Median Salary $55k/yr
Job Growth 1.8% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or less

Construction and Building Inspectors

Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulation...

Median Salary $72k/yr
Job Growth -0.8% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Construction and Related Workers, All Other

All construction and related workers not listed separately.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Construction Laborers

Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 7.3% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Continuous Mining Machine Operators

Operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the mine face and load it onto conveyors, shu...

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth 0.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth 0.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shoc...

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth 4.2% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

Operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap subsurface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral expl...

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth 2.9% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Electricians

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or servic...

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth 9.5% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.

Median Salary $107k/yr
Job Growth 5% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Energy Auditors

Conduct energy audits of buildings, building systems, or process systems. May also conduct investment grade audits of buildings or systems.

Median Salary $72k/yr
Job Growth -0.8% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.

Median Salary $53k/yr
Job Growth -0.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

Place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials. May perform specialized handli...

Median Salary $59k/yr
Job Growth -0.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Extraction Workers, All Other

All extraction workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth 1.4% (Average)

Fence Erectors

Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 4.6% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Median Salary $79k/yr
Job Growth 5.3% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles

Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.

Median Salary $54k/yr
Job Growth 9.5% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Floor Sanders and Finishers

Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of finish.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 2.6% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or less

Glaziers

Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops...

Median Salary $55k/yr
Job Growth 3.3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Hazardous Materials Removal Workers

Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radio...

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth 1% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or ...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth -10.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Helpers--Carpenters

Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and ...

Median Salary $42k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Helpers--Electricians

Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area an...

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth 0.2% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Helpers--Extraction Workers

Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing...

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth -1.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons

Help painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or stucco masons by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding mater...

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth 2.3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or less

Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materia...

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth 4.9% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Helpers--Roofers

Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equ...

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth 5.7% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other

All construction trades helpers not listed separately.

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth 4.4% (High)

Highway Maintenance Workers

Maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, airport runways, and rights-of-way. Duties include patching broken or eroded pavement and repairing guar...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 3.8% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Insulation Workers, Mechanical

Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.

Median Salary $57k/yr
Job Growth 4.7% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining

Operate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or conveyors. Equipment may include power s...

Median Salary $69k/yr
Job Growth -22.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, trac...

Median Salary $59k/yr
Job Growth 3.6% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Painters, Construction and Maintenance

Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare sur...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 3.8% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Paperhangers

Cover interior walls or ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on surfaces such as walls and billboards....

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth 5.3% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

Operate equipment used for applying concrete, asphalt, or other materials to road beds, parking lots, or airport runways and taxiways or for tamping g...

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth 3.2% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Pile Driver Operators

Operate pile drivers mounted on skids, barges, crawler treads, or locomotive cranes to drive pilings for retaining walls, bulkheads, and foundations o...

Median Salary $71k/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Pipelayers

Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -4.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Plasterers and Stucco Masons

Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.

Median Salary $56k/yr
Job Growth 4.1% (High)
Education: High school diploma or less

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and coolin...

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators

Lay, repair, and maintain track for standard or narrow-gauge railroad equipment used in regular railroad service or in plant yards, quarries, sand and...

Median Salary $67k/yr
Job Growth 1.6% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers

Position and secure steel bars or mesh in concrete forms in order to reinforce concrete. Use a variety of fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches...

Median Salary $59k/yr
Job Growth 4.6% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Rock Splitters, Quarry

Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 4.4% (High)
Education: High school diploma or less

Roof Bolters, Mining

Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth -34.2% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Roofers

Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials. May spray roofs, sidings, and walls with material to bi...

Median Salary $51k/yr
Job Growth 5.9% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas

Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth 0.2% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or less

Segmental Pavers

Lay out, cut, and place segmental paving units. Includes installers of bedding and restraining materials for the paving units.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in undergr...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 7.6% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or less

Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas

Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells. Include...

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth 0.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Sheet Metal Workers

Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. Work may i...

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth 2.4% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Solar Energy Installation Managers

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

Median Salary $79k/yr
Job Growth 5.3% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May inc...

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth 42.1% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Stonemasons

Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth -3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Structural Iron and Steel Workers

Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or structural frameworks. May erect ...

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth 4.4% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Tapers

Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth 0.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Terrazzo Workers and Finishers

Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable and decorative surfaces.

Median Salary $57k/yr
Job Growth -11.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Tile and Stone Setters

Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth 10.1% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other

All underground mining machine operators not listed separately.

Median Salary $67k/yr
Job Growth -6.1% (Low)

Weatherization Installers and Technicians

Perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing windows, insulating ducts, and perfo...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Install, maintain, and repair equipment and machinery • 52 careers

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Median Salary $79k/yr
Job Growth 4% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in ho...

Median Salary $51k/yr
Job Growth 6.6% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth 1.6% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 3.6% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth 4.2% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Avionics Technicians

Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehic...

Median Salary $81k/yr
Job Growth 8.2% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Bicycle Repairers

Repair and service bicycles.

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth -2.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with a...

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth 2.4% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -15.1% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth -2.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Divers

Work below surface of water, using surface-supplied air or scuba equipment to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a ...

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth 8.5% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fa...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth -0.9% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow val...

Median Salary $75k/yr
Job Growth 1.3% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

Median Salary $54k/yr
Job Growth 3.4% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on tra...

Median Salary $83k/yr
Job Growth 6.1% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Median Salary $71k/yr
Job Growth -0.8% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 5.5% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Median Salary $93k/yr
Job Growth 6.6% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth -13.6% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth 11% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes ...

Median Salary $78k/yr
Job Growth 3.1% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Geothermal Technicians

Perform technical activities at power plants or individual installations necessary for the generation of power from geothermal energy sources. Monitor...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 2.4% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth 8.1% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and...

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth 2.3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Home Appliance Repairers

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 2.6% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, d...

Median Salary $64k/yr
Job Growth 16.1% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other

All installation, maintenance, and repair workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 2.4% (Average)

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth -8.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a buildi...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 3.8% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth -2.8% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth 5.9% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Mechanical Door Repairers

Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

Median Salary $51k/yr
Job Growth 11.4% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Equipment Repairers

Test, adjust, or repair biomedical or electromedical equipment.

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth 12.9% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Millwrights

Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used ...

Median Salary $64k/yr
Job Growth 5.8% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

Median Salary $55k/yr
Job Growth 6% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Motorcycle Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 5.3% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth 1.4% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 2.5% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other

All precision instrument and equipment repairers not listed separately.

Median Salary $67k/yr
Job Growth 2% (Average)

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Repair, install, or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems ...

Median Salary $64k/yr
Job Growth 8.6% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Rail Car Repairers

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.

Median Salary $66k/yr
Job Growth 2.8% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians

Diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair, or overhaul recreational vehicles including travel trailers. May specialize in maintaining gas, electrical, hydraul...

Median Salary $51k/yr
Job Growth 11.5% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons

Build or repair equipment such as furnaces, kilns, cupolas, boilers, converters, ladles, soaking pits, and ovens, using refractory materials.

Median Salary $59k/yr
Job Growth -16.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Riggers

Set up or repair rigging for construction projects, manufacturing plants, logging yards, ships and shipyards, or for the entertainment industry.

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth 3.2% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Median Salary $59k/yr
Job Growth 10.4% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications ...

Median Salary $84k/yr
Job Growth 1.7% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair t...

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth -4.2% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.

Median Salary $71k/yr
Job Growth -3.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Tire Repairers and Changers

Repair and replace tires.

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth 5.7% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Watch and Clock Repairers

Repair, clean, and adjust mechanisms of timing instruments, such as watches and clocks. Includes watchmakers, watch technicians, and mechanical timepi...

Median Salary $61k/yr
Job Growth -1.1% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, or repair wind turbines. Perform maintenance on wind turbine equipment including resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydr...

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth 49.9% (Very High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Production Occupations

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Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed product. Processes include joining ven...

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth 1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing ge...

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth -14.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other

All assemblers and fabricators not listed separately.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Bakers

Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth 5.6% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Biofuels Processing Technicians

Calculate, measure, load, mix, and process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels and monitor production process...

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth 1.6% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Biomass Plant Technicians

Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.

Median Salary $100k/yr
Job Growth -11.2% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Butchers and Meat Cutters

Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth 1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters

Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surfa...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth -1.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devul...

Median Salary $57k/yr
Job Growth 3.3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Chemical Plant and System Operators

Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

Median Salary $74k/yr
Job Growth -6.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend machines to wash or clean products, such as barrels or kegs, glass items, tin plate, food, pulp, coal, plastic, or rubber, to remove i...

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth 3.6% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend spraying or rolling machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products, including glassware, cloth, ceramics, metal,...

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth 0.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers

Wind wire coils used in electrical components, such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments, such as field cores, b...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth -6.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators

Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, o...

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth -10.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers

Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maint...

Median Salary $66k/yr
Job Growth 12.8% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend equipment such as cooling and freezing units, refrigerators, batch freezers, and freezing tunnels, to cool or freeze products, food, b...

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth 7.2% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth -2.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Cutters and Trimmers, Hand

Use hand tools or hand-held power tools to cut and trim a variety of manufactured items, such as carpet, fabric, stone, glass, or rubber.

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth -18.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth -2.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth -12.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Laboratory Technicians

Construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances.

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth -4.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth -19.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control ...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers

Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textil...

Median Salary $53k/yr
Job Growth -21.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Etchers and Engravers

Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etc...

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth -0.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth -1.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines, such as glass-forming machines, plodder machines, and tuber machines, to shape and form products such as glassware,...

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth 2% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.

Median Salary $68k/yr
Job Growth -10.2% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators

Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other products.

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 4.2% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and opera...

Median Salary $71k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying eq...

Median Salary $43k/yr
Job Growth 0.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Food Batchmakers

Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth 6.9% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend cooking equipment, such as steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers, to prepare food products.

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth 0.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Food Processing Workers, All Other

All food processing workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth 5.3% (High)

Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -18.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Foundry Mold and Coremakers

Make or form wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries.

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth -25.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment. Includes activities such as annealing glass, drying l...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Furniture Finishers

Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.

Median Salary $43k/yr
Job Growth -3.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Gas Plant Operators

Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures on main pipelines.

Median Salary $83k/yr
Job Growth -8.8% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Gem and Diamond Workers

Fabricate, finish, or evaluate the quality of gems and diamonds used in jewelry or industrial tools.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -5.5% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers

Shape molten glass according to patterns.

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 6.2% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand

Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Includes chippers...

Median Salary $42k/yr
Job Growth -21.2% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or po...

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth -12% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equi...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth -12.8% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Helpers--Production Workers

Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and ...

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth -8.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

Monitor and control activities associated with hydropower generation. Operate plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric ...

Median Salary $100k/yr
Job Growth -11.2% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, we...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

Design, fabricate, adjust, repair, or appraise jewelry, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -5.5% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -13.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, ...

Median Salary $34k/yr
Job Growth 5.4% (High)
Education: High school diploma or less

Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machin...

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth -5.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Machinists

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabric...

Median Salary $56k/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth 5.5% (High)
Education: High school diploma or less

Medical Appliance Technicians

Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices such as braces, orthotics and prosthetic devices, joints, arch supports, and other surgical ...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 3.7% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other

All metal workers and plastic workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $43k/yr
Job Growth -9.5% (Low)

Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend furnaces, such as gas, oil, coal, electric-arc or electric induction, open-hearth, or oxygen furnaces, to melt and refine metal before...

Median Salary $56k/yr
Job Growth -2.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth -14.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth -6.8% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Includ...

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth -18.2% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Model Makers, Wood

Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. Includes wood jig builders and loft workers.

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth -4.5% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, st...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 6.2% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth -3.8% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth -0.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

Operate or control nuclear reactors. Move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, and record data in logs. Implement emer...

Median Salary $123k/yr
Job Growth -15.3% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into frames or process other optical...

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth 2.3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products.

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth 4.5% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers

Paint, coat, or decorate articles, such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth 1.4% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or less

Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend paper goods machines that perform a variety of functions, such as converting, sawing, corrugating, banding, wrapping, boxing,...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -6.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic

Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.

Median Salary $55k/yr
Job Growth -24.4% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Patternmakers, Wood

Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.

Median Salary $53k/yr
Job Growth -5% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers

Operate or control petroleum refining or processing units. May specialize in controlling manifold and pumping systems, gauging or testing oil in stora...

Median Salary $98k/yr
Job Growth -2.8% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

Perform work involved in developing and processing photographic images from film or digital media. May perform precision tasks such as editing photogr...

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth -2.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Plant and System Operators, All Other

All plant and system operators not listed separately.

Median Salary $62k/yr
Job Growth 1.6% (Average)

Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend plating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or...

Median Salary $42k/yr
Job Growth -13.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Potters, Manufacturing

Operate production machines such as pug mill, jigger machine, or potter's wheel to process clay in manufacture of ceramic, pottery and stoneware produ...

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 6.2% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Pourers and Casters, Metal

Operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or ingots.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -4.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Power Distributors and Dispatchers

Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.

Median Salary $107k/yr
Job Growth -3.2% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Power Plant Operators

Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.

Median Salary $100k/yr
Job Growth -11.2% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Prepress Technicians and Workers

Format and proof text and images submitted by designers and clients into finished pages that can be printed. Includes digital and photo typesetting. M...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth -14.6% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials

Press or shape articles by hand or machine.

Median Salary $34k/yr
Job Growth -13.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Print Binding and Finishing Workers

Bind books and other publications or finish printed products by hand or machine. May set up binding and finishing machines.

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth -16.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Printing Press Operators

Set up and operate digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other printing machines. Includes short-run offset printing presses.

Median Salary $45k/yr
Job Growth -8.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Production Workers, All Other

All production workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth 0.5% (Low)

Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of ma...

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -8.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood

Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment. Includes lead sawyers.

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth -0.6% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Semiconductor Processing Technicians

Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed in...

Median Salary $51k/yr
Job Growth 10.9% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend continuous flow or vat-type equipment; filter presses; shaker screens; centrifuges; condenser tubes; precipitating, fermentin...

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth -4.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Sewers, Hand

Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers.

Median Salary $34k/yr
Job Growth -7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Sewing Machine Operators

Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or nongarment product...

Median Salary $36k/yr
Job Growth -10.8% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers

Construct, decorate, or repair leather and leather-like products, such as luggage, shoes, and saddles. May use hand tools.

Median Salary $36k/yr
Job Growth -3.8% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend a variety of machines to join, decorate, reinforce, or finish shoes and shoe parts.

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth -3.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Perform nonroutine or precision functions involving the preparation of large portions of meat. Work may include specialized slaughtering tasks, cuttin...

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth 2.2% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equ...

Median Salary $75k/yr
Job Growth 2.2% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing

Cut or carve stone according to diagrams and patterns.

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 6.2% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth -16.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers

Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth -4.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Team Assemblers

Work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling an entire product or component of a product. Team assemblers can perform all tasks conduct...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth -10.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth -11.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth -11.2% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. Includes slubb...

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth -9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other

All textile, apparel, and furnishings workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth -9.4% (Low)

Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters

Perform precision assembling or adjusting, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices such as digital clocks or timing devices with electrical or ele...

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth -17.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Tire Builders

Operate machines to build tires.

Median Salary $56k/yr
Job Growth 2.3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Tool and Die Makers

Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs...

Median Salary $63k/yr
Job Growth -10.8% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners

Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth -7.8% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Upholsterers

Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth -1.8% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth -6.5% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fab...

Median Salary $51k/yr
Job Growth 2.2% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or asse...

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth -9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Woodworkers, All Other

All woodworkers not listed separately.

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth -4.4% (Low)

Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing

Set up, operate, or tend woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines. May opera...

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth -1.8% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Transportation and Material Moving

Transport people and goods, and move materials using vehicles and equipment • 57 careers

Air Traffic Controllers

Control air traffic on and within vicinity of airport, and movement of air traffic between altitude sectors and control centers, according to establis...

Median Salary $145k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. May determine th...

Median Salary $64k/yr
Job Growth 5.2% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Aircraft Service Attendants

Service aircraft with fuel. May de-ice aircraft, refill water and cooling agents, empty sewage tanks, service air and oxygen systems, or clean and pol...

Median Salary $42k/yr
Job Growth 5.1% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Airfield Operations Specialists

Ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance perso...

Median Salary $57k/yr
Job Growth 4.2% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Fed...

Median Salary $227k/yr
Job Growth 3.9% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.

Median Salary $34k/yr
Job Growth -1.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants

Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for service...

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth -1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Aviation Inspectors

Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal...

Median Salary $86k/yr
Job Growth 1.7% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Bridge and Lock Tenders

Operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and at danger points in waterway pas...

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth -3.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bus Drivers, School

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

Median Salary $47k/yr
Job Growth 0.2% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or...

Median Salary $57k/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.

Median Salary $86k/yr
Job Growth 0.5% (Low)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents, brushes, cloths, and hoses.

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth 3.9% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Commercial Pilots

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includ...

Median Salary $123k/yr
Job Growth 5.1% (High)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Conveyor Operators and Tenders

Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. M...

Median Salary $41k/yr
Job Growth -3.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or less

Crane and Tower Operators

Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions.

Median Salary $66k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Dredge Operators

Operate dredge to remove sand, gravel, or other materials in order to excavate and maintain navigable channels in waterways.

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth 1.2% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Driver/Sales Workers

Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including re...

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth 8.8% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers, hand.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants

Supervise and coordinate activities of passenger attendants.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, All Other

All first-line supervisors of transportation workers not listed separately.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Flight Attendants

Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin. Provide services to airline passengers, explain safety information, serve food and beverages, and respond to eme...

Median Salary $67k/yr
Job Growth 9.2% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitroge...

Median Salary $72k/yr
Job Growth -1.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. ...

Median Salary $57k/yr
Job Growth 4% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Hoist and Winch Operators

Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth -1.1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.

Median Salary $46k/yr
Job Growth 1.1% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers not elsewhere classified.

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth 1.5% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Light Truck Drivers

Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise...

Median Salary $44k/yr
Job Growth 7.3% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Locomotive Engineers

Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight. Interpret train orders, electronic or ...

Median Salary $77k/yr
Job Growth 0.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Machine Feeders and Offbearers

Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth -13% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Material Moving Workers, All Other

All material moving workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $42k/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other

All motor vehicle operators not listed separately.

Median Salary $36k/yr
Job Growth 6% (High)

Motorboat Operators

Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.

Median Salary $52k/yr
Job Growth 1.4% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Packers and Packagers, Hand

Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.

Median Salary $36k/yr
Job Growth -5.4% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Parking Attendants

Park vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage. May park or tend vehicles in environments such as a car dealership or rental ...

Median Salary $35k/yr
Job Growth 3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Passenger Attendants

Provide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties such as explaining ...

Median Salary $38k/yr
Job Growth 4.7% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdere...

Median Salary $60k/yr
Job Growth 2.6% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Rail Transportation Workers, All Other

All rail transportation workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $49k/yr
Job Growth 3.9% (Average)

Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers

Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth 0.3% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

Operate or monitor railroad track switches or locomotive instruments. May couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Watch for an...

Median Salary $65k/yr
Job Growth 1% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters

Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities of train cre...

Median Salary $74k/yr
Job Growth 1.1% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Recycling and Reclamation Workers

Prepare and sort materials or products for recycling. Identify and remove hazardous substances. Dismantle components of products such as appliances.

Median Salary $39k/yr
Job Growth 1.5% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Recycling Coordinators

Supervise curbside and drop-off recycling programs for municipal governments or private firms.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors

Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.

Median Salary $48k/yr
Job Growth 0.9% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Sailors and Marine Oilers

Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, ...

Median Salary $50k/yr
Job Growth 2.3% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Ship Engineers

Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refri...

Median Salary $101k/yr
Job Growth 1.6% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. May collect a fare. Includes nonemergency medical transporters and hear...

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth 6.7% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Stockers and Order Fillers

Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables...

Median Salary $37k/yr
Job Growth 8.5% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Subway and Streetcar Operators

Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport passengers. May handle fares.

Median Salary $85k/yr
Job Growth 3.4% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders

Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships, using material moving equipment. M...

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth 4.3% (High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Taxi Drivers

Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.

Median Salary $36k/yr
Job Growth 11.1% (Very High)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Traffic Technicians

Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic condit...

Median Salary $58k/yr
Job Growth 3.7% (Average)
Education: Vocational school, on-the-job training, or associate degree

Transportation Inspectors

Inspect equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. Includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspecto...

Median Salary $86k/yr
Job Growth 1.7% (Average)
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation

Inspect and monitor transportation equipment, vehicles, or systems to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Median Salary $86k/yr
Job Growth 1.7% (Average)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Transportation Workers, All Other

All transportation workers not listed separately.

Median Salary $40k/yr
Job Growth 3.8% (Average)

Wellhead Pumpers

Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.

Median Salary $70k/yr
Job Growth -4.7% (Low)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Military Specific Occupations

Perform specialized military operations and duties • 19 careers

Air Crew Members

Perform in-flight duties to ensure the successful completion of combat, reconnaissance, transport, and search and rescue missions. Duties include oper...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Air Crew Officers

Perform and direct in-flight duties to ensure the successful completion of combat, reconnaissance, transport, and search and rescue missions. Duties i...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Aircraft Launch and Recovery Officers

Plan and direct the operation and maintenance of catapults, arresting gear, and associated mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems involved primari...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Aircraft Launch and Recovery Specialists

Operate and maintain catapults, arresting gear, and associated mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems involved primarily in aircraft carrier takeo...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Armored Assault Vehicle Crew Members

Operate tanks, light armor, and amphibious assault vehicles during combat situations on land or in aquatic environments. Duties include driving armore...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Armored Assault Vehicle Officers

Direct the operation of tanks, light armor, and amphibious assault vehicle units during combat situations on land or in aquatic environments. Duties i...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Artillery and Missile Crew Members

Target, fire, and maintain weapons used to destroy enemy positions, aircraft, and vessels. Field artillery crew members predominantly use guns, cannon...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Artillery and Missile Officers

Manage personnel and weapons operations to destroy enemy positions, aircraft, and vessels. Duties include planning, targeting, and coordinating the ta...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Command and Control Center Officers

Manage the operation of communications, detection, and weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations. Duties include man...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Command and Control Center Specialists

Operate and monitor communications, detection, and weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations. Duties include maintai...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

First-Line Supervisors of Air Crew Members

Supervise and coordinate the activities of air crew members. Supervisors may also perform the same activities as the workers they supervise.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

First-Line Supervisors of All Other Tactical Operations Specialists

Supervise and coordinate the activities of all other tactical operations specialists not classified separately above. Supervisors may also perform the...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

First-Line Supervisors of Weapons Specialists/Crew Members

Supervise and coordinate the activities of weapons specialists/crew members. Supervisors may also perform the same activities as the workers they supe...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Infantry

Operate weapons and equipment in ground combat operations. Duties include operating and maintaining weapons, such as rifles, machine guns, mortars, an...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Infantry Officers

Direct, train, and lead infantry units in ground combat operations. Duties include directing deployment of infantry weapons, vehicles, and equipment; ...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members, All Other

All military enlisted tactical operations and air/weapons specialists and crewmembers not listed separately.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other

All military officer special and tactical operations leaders not listed separately.

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Special Forces

Implement unconventional operations by air, land, or sea during combat or peacetime as members of elite teams. These activities include offensive raid...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)

Special Forces Officers

Lead elite teams that implement unconventional operations by air, land, or sea during combat or peacetime. These activities include offensive raids, d...

Median Salary N/A/yr
Job Growth N/A (Average)