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- Profiles
- 300
- Outlook horizon
- 2034
- O*NET release
- 30.3
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Top occupations by employment
U.S. employment, 2024
Retail Salespersons
- Employed
- 3,936,700
- Pay
- $34,580
- Outlook
- -0.5%
Fast Food and Counter Workers
- Employed
- 3,796,000
- Pay
- $30,480
- Outlook
- +6.1%
General and Operations Managers
- Employed
- 3,712,900
- Pay
- $102,950
- Outlook
- +4.4%
Registered Nurses
- Employed
- 3,391,000
- Pay
- $93,600
- Outlook
- +4.9%
Cashiers
- Employed
- 3,157,200
- Pay
- $31,190
- Outlook
- -9.9%
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- Employed
- 2,988,900
- Pay
- $38,940
- Outlook
- +1.5%
Customer Service Representatives
- Employed
- 2,814,000
- Pay
- $42,830
- Outlook
- -5.5%
Stockers and Order Fillers
- Employed
- 2,764,800
- Pay
- $37,090
- Outlook
- +8.5%
Office Clerks, General
- Employed
- 2,646,000
- Pay
- $43,630
- Outlook
- -6.7%
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
- Employed
- 2,447,700
- Pay
- $35,930
- Outlook
- +2.0%
Waiters and Waitresses
- Employed
- 2,329,700
- Pay
- $33,760
- Outlook
- -0.7%
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Employed
- 2,235,100
- Pay
- $57,440
- Outlook
- +4.0%
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Retail Salespersons
41-2031.00Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
- Employment
- 3,936,700
- Median pay
- $34,580
- Outlook
- -0.5%
Fast Food and Counter Workers
35-3023.00Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages.
- Employment
- 3,796,000
- Median pay
- $30,480
- Outlook
- +6.1%
General and Operations Managers
11-1021.00Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations.
- Employment
- 3,712,900
- Median pay
- $102,950
- Outlook
- +4.4%
Registered Nurses
29-1141.00Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
- Employment
- 3,391,000
- Median pay
- $93,600
- Outlook
- +4.9%
Cashiers
41-2011.00Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions.
- Employment
- 3,157,200
- Median pay
- $31,190
- Outlook
- -9.9%
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
53-7062.00Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor.
- Employment
- 2,988,900
- Median pay
- $38,940
- Outlook
- +1.5%
Customer Service Representatives
43-4051.00Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services.
- Employment
- 2,814,000
- Median pay
- $42,830
- Outlook
- -5.5%
Stockers and Order Fillers
53-7065.00Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders.
- Employment
- 2,764,800
- Median pay
- $37,090
- Outlook
- +8.5%
Office Clerks, General
43-9061.00Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures.
- Employment
- 2,646,000
- Median pay
- $43,630
- Outlook
- -6.7%
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
37-2011.00Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition.
- Employment
- 2,447,700
- Median pay
- $35,930
- Outlook
- +2.0%
Waiters and Waitresses
35-3031.00Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
- Employment
- 2,329,700
- Median pay
- $33,760
- Outlook
- -0.7%
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
53-3032.00Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
- Employment
- 2,235,100
- Median pay
- $57,440
- Outlook
- +4.0%
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
43-6014.00Perform routine administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers.
- Employment
- 1,944,000
- Median pay
- $46,290
- Outlook
- -1.6%
Software Developers
15-1252.00Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs.
- Employment
- 1,693,800
- Median pay
- $133,080
- Outlook
- +15.8%
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
49-9071.00Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair.
- Employment
- 1,629,700
- Median pay
- $48,620
- Outlook
- +3.8%
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
43-3031.00Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete.
- Employment
- 1,613,400
- Median pay
- $49,210
- Outlook
- -5.8%
Accountants and Auditors
13-2011.00Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others.
- Employment
- 1,579,800
- Median pay
- $81,680
- Outlook
- +4.6%
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
43-1011.00Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
- Employment
- 1,558,400
- Median pay
- $66,140
- Outlook
- -0.3%
Cooks, Restaurant
35-2014.00Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants.
- Employment
- 1,460,200
- Median pay
- $36,830
- Outlook
- +14.9%
Construction Laborers
47-2061.00Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites.
- Employment
- 1,457,000
- Median pay
- $46,730
- Outlook
- +7.3%
Nursing Assistants
31-1131.00Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff.
- Employment
- 1,441,500
- Median pay
- $39,530
- Outlook
- +2.3%
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
41-1011.00Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department.
- Employment
- 1,432,600
- Median pay
- $47,320
- Outlook
- -5.0%
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
25-2021.00Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
- Employment
- 1,422,700
- Median pay
- $62,340
- Outlook
- -2.0%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
37-2012.00Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as hotels and hospitals, in a clean and orderly manner.
- Employment
- 1,356,800
- Median pay
- $34,660
- Outlook
- +0.4%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
41-4012.00Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals.
- Employment
- 1,310,500
- Median pay
- $66,780
- Outlook
- +0.3%
Security Guards
33-9032.00Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
- Employment
- 1,262,100
- Median pay
- $38,370
- Outlook
- +0.4%
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
35-1012.00Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
- Employment
- 1,215,000
- Median pay
- $42,010
- Outlook
- +6.0%
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
37-3011.00Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment.
- Employment
- 1,192,500
- Median pay
- $38,090
- Outlook
- +3.6%
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
25-2031.00Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
- Employment
- 1,094,500
- Median pay
- $64,580
- Outlook
- -1.6%
Light Truck Drivers
53-3033.00Drive 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 or packages from a distribution center and deliver.
- Employment
- 1,079,800
- Median pay
- $44,140
- Outlook
- +7.3%
Management Analysts
13-1111.00Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively.
- Employment
- 1,075,100
- Median pay
- $101,190
- Outlook
- +8.8%
Receptionists and Information Clerks
43-4171.00Answer inquiries and provide information to the general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties regarding activities conducted at establishment and location of departments, offices, and employees within the organization.
- Employment
- 1,007,200
- Median pay
- $37,230
- Outlook
- 0.0%
Childcare Workers
39-9011.00Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions.
- Employment
- 991,600
- Median pay
- $32,050
- Outlook
- -2.9%
Carpenters
47-2031.00Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors.
- Employment
- 959,000
- Median pay
- $59,310
- Outlook
- +4.5%
Human Resources Specialists
13-1071.00Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization.
- Employment
- 944,300
- Median pay
- $72,910
- Outlook
- +6.2%
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
13-1161.00Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets.
- Employment
- 941,700
- Median pay
- $76,950
- Outlook
- +6.7%
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
47-1011.00Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
- Employment
- 921,600
- Median pay
- $78,690
- Outlook
- +5.3%
Food Preparation Workers
35-2021.00Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.
- Employment
- 902,700
- Median pay
- $34,220
- Outlook
- -3.4%
Financial Managers
11-3031.00Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
- Employment
- 868,600
- Median pay
- $161,700
- Outlook
- +14.8%
Lawyers
23-1011.00Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions.
- Employment
- 864,800
- Median pay
- $151,160
- Outlook
- +4.1%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
43-5071.00Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory.
- Employment
- 862,200
- Median pay
- $43,190
- Outlook
- -7.7%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
43-6013.00Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures.
- Employment
- 850,000
- Median pay
- $44,640
- Outlook
- +4.2%
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
11-9013.00Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments.
- Employment
- 836,100
- Median pay
- $87,980
- Outlook
- -1.3%
Electricians
47-2111.00Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
- Employment
- 818,700
- Median pay
- $62,350
- Outlook
- +9.5%
Medical Assistants
31-9092.00Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician.
- Employment
- 811,000
- Median pay
- $44,200
- Outlook
- +12.5%
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
49-3023.00Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
- Employment
- 805,600
- Median pay
- $49,670
- Outlook
- +4.2%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
53-7051.00Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or similar location.
- Employment
- 792,500
- Median pay
- $46,390
- Outlook
- +1.1%
Bartenders
35-3011.00Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
- Employment
- 756,700
- Median pay
- $33,530
- Outlook
- +5.9%
Computer User Support Specialists
15-1232.00Provide technical assistance to computer users.
- Employment
- 729,500
- Median pay
- $60,340
- Outlook
- -3.7%
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
33-3051.00Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances.
- Employment
- 698,800
- Median pay
- $76,290
- Outlook
- +3.1%
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
51-1011.00Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.
- Employment
- 698,600
- Median pay
- $71,190
- Outlook
- +1.2%
Cooks, Fast Food
35-2011.00Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu.
- Employment
- 669,500
- Median pay
- $30,160
- Outlook
- -13.5%
Computer and Information Systems Managers
11-3021.00Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
- Employment
- 667,100
- Median pay
- $171,200
- Outlook
- +15.2%
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
29-2061.00Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions.
- Employment
- 651,400
- Median pay
- $62,340
- Outlook
- +2.6%
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
25-2022.00Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
- Employment
- 633,700
- Median pay
- $62,970
- Outlook
- -2.0%
Sales Managers
11-2022.00Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer.
- Employment
- 619,500
- Median pay
- $138,060
- Outlook
- +4.7%
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
49-1011.00Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.
- Employment
- 617,500
- Median pay
- $78,300
- Outlook
- +3.1%
Medical and Health Services Managers
11-9111.00Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
- Employment
- 616,200
- Median pay
- $117,960
- Outlook
- +23.2%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
51-9061.00Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications.
- Employment
- 598,000
- Median pay
- $47,460
- Outlook
- 0.0%
Packers and Packagers, Hand
53-7064.00Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
- Employment
- 591,800
- Median pay
- $35,580
- Outlook
- -5.4%
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
39-5012.00Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp.
- Employment
- 575,200
- Median pay
- $35,250
- Outlook
- +5.6%
Insurance Sales Agents
41-3021.00Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance.
- Employment
- 568,800
- Median pay
- $60,370
- Outlook
- +3.7%
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
25-2011.00Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
- Employment
- 555,100
- Median pay
- $37,120
- Outlook
- +4.1%
Construction Managers
11-9021.00Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
- Employment
- 550,300
- Median pay
- $106,980
- Outlook
- +8.7%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
35-9011.00Facilitate food service.
- Employment
- 527,400
- Median pay
- $32,670
- Outlook
- +6.3%
Computer Systems Analysts
15-1211.00Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns.
- Employment
- 521,100
- Median pay
- $103,790
- Outlook
- +8.7%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
41-3031.00Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals.
- Employment
- 514,500
- Median pay
- $78,140
- Outlook
- +3.3%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
25-3031.00Teach students on a short-term basis as a temporary replacement for a regular classroom teacher, typically using the regular teacher's lesson plan.
- Employment
- 510,100
- Median pay
- $38,470
- Outlook
- +1.6%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
45-2092.00Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops.
- Employment
- 504,800
- Median pay
- $35,690
- Outlook
- -3.3%
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
47-2152.00Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases.
- Employment
- 504,500
- Median pay
- $62,970
- Outlook
- +4.5%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
43-6011.00Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.
- Employment
- 502,800
- Median pay
- $74,260
- Outlook
- -1.6%
Pharmacy Technicians
29-2052.00Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist.
- Employment
- 490,400
- Median pay
- $43,460
- Outlook
- +6.4%
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
47-2073.00Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement.
- Employment
- 489,300
- Median pay
- $58,710
- Outlook
- +3.6%
Dishwashers
35-9021.00Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.
- Employment
- 477,700
- Median pay
- $33,670
- Outlook
- +0.2%
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
11-9141.00Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties.
- Employment
- 466,100
- Median pay
- $66,700
- Outlook
- +3.6%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
35-2012.00Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
- Employment
- 466,100
- Median pay
- $36,450
- Outlook
- +2.0%
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
51-4121.00Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
- Employment
- 457,300
- Median pay
- $51,000
- Outlook
- +2.2%
Training and Development Specialists
13-1151.00Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance.
- Employment
- 452,300
- Median pay
- $65,850
- Outlook
- +10.8%
Driver/Sales Workers
53-3031.00Drive truck or other vehicle over established routes or within an established territory and sell or deliver goods, such as food products, including restaurant take-out items, or pick up or deliver items such as commercial laundry.
- Employment
- 451,500
- Median pay
- $37,130
- Outlook
- +8.8%
Social and Human Service Assistants
21-1093.00Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families.
- Employment
- 449,600
- Median pay
- $45,120
- Outlook
- +6.4%
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
49-9041.00Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
- Employment
- 439,600
- Median pay
- $63,760
- Outlook
- +16.1%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
35-9031.00Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
- Employment
- 429,900
- Median pay
- $30,380
- Outlook
- -1.5%
Billing and Posting Clerks
43-3021.00Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes.
- Employment
- 429,800
- Median pay
- $47,170
- Outlook
- -0.4%
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
49-9021.00Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
- Employment
- 425,200
- Median pay
- $59,810
- Outlook
- +8.1%
Real Estate Sales Agents
41-9022.00Rent, buy, or sell property for clients.
- Employment
- 420,900
- Median pay
- $56,320
- Outlook
- +3.1%
Compliance Officers
13-1041.00Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.
- Employment
- 418,000
- Median pay
- $78,420
- Outlook
- +3.0%
Self-Enrichment Teachers
25-3021.00Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.
- Employment
- 417,500
- Median pay
- $45,590
- Outlook
- +3.7%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
53-7061.00Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment.
- Employment
- 410,100
- Median pay
- $35,270
- Outlook
- +3.9%
Counter and Rental Clerks
41-2021.00Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services.
- Employment
- 408,200
- Median pay
- $38,540
- Outlook
- +3.2%
Marketing Managers
11-2021.00Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers.
- Employment
- 407,000
- Median pay
- $161,030
- Outlook
- +6.6%
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
21-1021.00Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children.
- Employment
- 399,900
- Median pay
- $58,570
- Outlook
- +3.4%
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
39-3091.00Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility.
- Employment
- 392,300
- Median pay
- $30,490
- Outlook
- +3.4%
Animal Caretakers
39-2021.00Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice.
- Employment
- 392,100
- Median pay
- $33,470
- Outlook
- +12.1%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
43-5061.00Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule.
- Employment
- 388,800
- Median pay
- $57,770
- Outlook
- -1.8%
Correctional Officers and Jailers
33-3012.00Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures.
- Employment
- 387,500
- Median pay
- $57,970
- Outlook
- -7.8%
Bus Drivers, School
53-3051.00Drive a school bus to transport students.
- Employment
- 387,300
- Median pay
- $47,040
- Outlook
- +0.2%
Dental Assistants
31-9091.00Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist.
- Employment
- 381,900
- Median pay
- $47,300
- Outlook
- +6.4%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
51-9111.00Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment.
- Employment
- 381,200
- Median pay
- $40,900
- Outlook
- +4.5%
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
21-1012.00Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.
- Employment
- 376,300
- Median pay
- $65,140
- Outlook
- +3.5%
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
23-2011.00Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent.
- Employment
- 376,200
- Median pay
- $61,010
- Outlook
- +0.2%
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
39-9031.00Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness.
- Employment
- 370,100
- Median pay
- $46,180
- Outlook
- +11.9%
Civil Engineers
17-2051.00Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
- Employment
- 368,900
- Median pay
- $99,590
- Outlook
- +5.0%
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
13-1031.00Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures.
- Employment
- 356,100
- Median pay
- $76,790
- Outlook
- -5.1%
Food Service Managers
11-9051.00Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
- Employment
- 352,800
- Median pay
- $65,310
- Outlook
- +6.4%
Industrial Engineers
17-2112.00Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
- Employment
- 351,100
- Median pay
- $101,140
- Outlook
- +11.0%
Tellers
43-3071.00Receive and pay out money.
- Employment
- 347,400
- Median pay
- $39,340
- Outlook
- -12.9%
Firefighters
33-2011.00Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk.
- Employment
- 344,900
- Median pay
- $59,530
- Outlook
- +3.4%
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
47-2141.00Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
- Employment
- 342,200
- Median pay
- $48,660
- Outlook
- +3.8%
Pharmacists
29-1051.00Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use.
- Employment
- 335,100
- Median pay
- $137,480
- Outlook
- +4.6%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
11-9032.00Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
- Employment
- 333,300
- Median pay
- $104,070
- Outlook
- -1.5%
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
15-1244.00Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers.
- Employment
- 331,500
- Median pay
- $96,800
- Outlook
- -4.2%
Recreation Workers
39-9032.00Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities.
- Employment
- 327,700
- Median pay
- $35,380
- Outlook
- +4.1%
Personal Financial Advisors
13-2052.00Advise clients on financial plans using knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate.
- Employment
- 326,000
- Median pay
- $102,140
- Outlook
- +9.6%
Nurse Practitioners
29-1171.00Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
- Employment
- 320,400
- Median pay
- $129,210
- Outlook
- +40.1%
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
41-1012.00Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers.
- Employment
- 320,000
- Median pay
- $84,130
- Outlook
- 0.0%
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
49-3031.00Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines.
- Employment
- 319,900
- Median pay
- $60,640
- Outlook
- +2.4%
Postal Service Mail Carriers
43-5052.00Sort and deliver mail for the United States Postal Service (USPS).
- Employment
- 319,400
- Median pay
- $57,490
- Outlook
- -3.5%
Public Relations Specialists
27-3031.00Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations.
- Employment
- 315,900
- Median pay
- $69,780
- Outlook
- +4.8%
Chief Executives
11-1011.00Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body.
- Employment
- 309,400
- Median pay
- $206,420
- Outlook
- +4.3%
Coaches and Scouts
27-2022.00Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition.
- Employment
- 306,500
- Median pay
- $45,920
- Outlook
- +6.4%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
41-4011.00Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postsecondary education.
- Employment
- 303,200
- Median pay
- $100,070
- Outlook
- +1.9%
Loan Officers
13-2072.00Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans.
- Employment
- 301,400
- Median pay
- $74,180
- Outlook
- +1.7%
Machinists
51-4041.00Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal.
- Employment
- 299,500
- Median pay
- $56,150
- Outlook
- 0.0%
Mechanical Engineers
17-2141.00Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
- Employment
- 293,100
- Median pay
- $102,320
- Outlook
- +9.1%
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1071.00Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
- Employment
- 289,600
- Median pay
- $105,620
- Outlook
- +17.3%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
35-3041.00Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars.
- Employment
- 277,200
- Median pay
- $34,460
- Outlook
- +3.0%
Parts Salespersons
41-2022.00Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
- Employment
- 272,100
- Median pay
- $37,440
- Outlook
- +3.1%
Administrative Services Managers
11-3012.00Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.
- Employment
- 271,200
- Median pay
- $108,390
- Outlook
- +4.6%
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
37-1011.00Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other establishments.
- Employment
- 269,800
- Median pay
- $47,520
- Outlook
- +2.5%
Physical Therapists
29-1123.00Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
- Employment
- 267,200
- Median pay
- $101,020
- Outlook
- +10.9%
Graphic Designers
27-1024.00Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos.
- Employment
- 265,900
- Median pay
- $61,300
- Outlook
- +2.1%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
43-4081.00Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms and guests' accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments from departing guests.
- Employment
- 264,200
- Median pay
- $34,270
- Outlook
- +3.7%
Clergy
21-2011.00Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination.
- Employment
- 262,000
- Median pay
- $60,820
- Outlook
- +1.0%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
43-9041.00Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms.
- Employment
- 256,700
- Median pay
- $48,450
- Outlook
- -3.7%
Bakers
51-3011.00Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
- Employment
- 249,100
- Median pay
- $36,650
- Outlook
- +5.6%
Couriers and Messengers
43-5021.00Pick up and deliver messages, documents, packages, and other items between offices or departments within an establishment or directly to other business concerns, traveling by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, automobile, or public conveyance.
- Employment
- 247,200
- Median pay
- $38,340
- Outlook
- +8.2%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
53-3053.00Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis.
- Employment
- 243,900
- Median pay
- $36,670
- Outlook
- +6.7%
Industrial Production Managers
11-3051.00Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
- Employment
- 241,900
- Median pay
- $121,440
- Outlook
- +1.9%
Logisticians
13-1081.00Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization.
- Employment
- 241,000
- Median pay
- $80,880
- Outlook
- +16.7%
Instructional Coordinators
25-9031.00Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses.
- Employment
- 232,600
- Median pay
- $74,720
- Outlook
- +1.3%
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
29-2034.00Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes.
- Employment
- 228,000
- Median pay
- $77,660
- Outlook
- +4.3%
Education Administrators, Postsecondary
11-9033.00Plan, direct, or coordinate student instruction, administration, and services, as well as other research and educational activities, at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
- Employment
- 226,600
- Median pay
- $103,960
- Outlook
- +1.7%
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
37-1012.00Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities.
- Employment
- 224,700
- Median pay
- $56,170
- Outlook
- +2.3%
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
45-2093.00Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, rabbits, finfish, shellfish, and bees.
- Employment
- 224,600
- Median pay
- $36,150
- Outlook
- -5.0%
Human Resources Managers
11-3121.00Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
- Employment
- 221,900
- Median pay
- $140,030
- Outlook
- +5.0%
Dental Hygienists
29-1292.00Administer oral hygiene care to patients.
- Employment
- 221,600
- Median pay
- $94,260
- Outlook
- +7.0%
Cost Estimators
13-1051.00Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service.
- Employment
- 221,400
- Median pay
- $77,070
- Outlook
- -4.2%
Social and Community Service Managers
11-9151.00Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization.
- Employment
- 219,800
- Median pay
- $78,240
- Outlook
- +6.4%
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
43-5032.00Schedule and dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles for conveyance of materials, freight, or passengers, or for normal installation, service, or emergency repairs rendered outside the place of business.
- Employment
- 218,700
- Median pay
- $48,880
- Outlook
- -0.9%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
11-3071.00Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations.
- Employment
- 216,700
- Median pay
- $102,010
- Outlook
- +6.1%
Tutors
25-3041.00Instruct individual students or small groups of students in academic subjects to support formal class instruction or to prepare students for standardized or admissions tests.
- Employment
- 215,500
- Median pay
- $40,090
- Outlook
- +0.6%
Architectural and Engineering Managers
11-9041.00Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
- Employment
- 212,500
- Median pay
- $167,740
- Outlook
- +3.8%
Manicurists and Pedicurists
39-5092.00Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails.
- Employment
- 210,100
- Median pay
- $34,660
- Outlook
- +7.0%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
47-2051.00Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools.
- Employment
- 206,700
- Median pay
- $54,660
- Outlook
- +1.8%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
51-6011.00Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets, draperies, linens, rugs, and carpets.
- Employment
- 202,600
- Median pay
- $33,800
- Outlook
- +5.4%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
15-1253.00Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes.
- Employment
- 201,700
- Median pay
- $102,610
- Outlook
- +10.0%
Chefs and Head Cooks
35-1011.00Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods.
- Employment
- 197,300
- Median pay
- $60,990
- Outlook
- +7.1%
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
25-9044.00Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.
- Employment
- 193,600
- Median pay
- $44,930
- Outlook
- +3.1%
Healthcare Social Workers
21-1022.00Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses.
- Employment
- 193,200
- Median pay
- $68,090
- Outlook
- +7.7%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
27-1026.00Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
- Employment
- 193,000
- Median pay
- $37,350
- Outlook
- +3.2%
Electrical Engineers
17-2071.00Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
- Employment
- 192,000
- Median pay
- $111,910
- Outlook
- +7.2%
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
49-3042.00Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.
- Employment
- 188,700
- Median pay
- $63,980
- Outlook
- +5.8%
Speech-Language Pathologists
29-1127.00Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
- Employment
- 187,400
- Median pay
- $95,410
- Outlook
- +15.0%
Information Security Analysts
15-1212.00Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information.
- Employment
- 182,800
- Median pay
- $124,910
- Outlook
- +28.5%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks
43-4031.00Perform clerical duties for courts of law, municipalities, or governmental licensing agencies and bureaus.
- Employment
- 180,400
- Median pay
- $47,700
- Outlook
- +3.0%
Computer Network Architects
15-1241.00Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks.
- Employment
- 179,200
- Median pay
- $130,390
- Outlook
- +11.9%
Loan Interviewers and Clerks
43-4131.00Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department.
- Employment
- 177,600
- Median pay
- $48,950
- Outlook
- -2.3%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
51-9161.00Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials.
- Employment
- 177,100
- Median pay
- $49,970
- Outlook
- -10.7%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4031.00Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
- Employment
- 174,700
- Median pay
- $45,590
- Outlook
- -12.1%
Food Batchmakers
51-3092.00Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products.
- Employment
- 173,500
- Median pay
- $40,790
- Outlook
- +6.9%
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
49-3021.00Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
- Employment
- 172,600
- Median pay
- $51,680
- Outlook
- +1.6%
Helpers--Production Workers
51-9198.00Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill.
- Employment
- 168,500
- Median pay
- $38,220
- Outlook
- -8.9%
Massage Therapists
31-9011.00Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints.
- Employment
- 168,000
- Median pay
- $57,950
- Outlook
- +15.4%
Producers and Directors
27-2012.00Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction.
- Employment
- 167,000
- Median pay
- $83,480
- Outlook
- +4.9%
Bill and Account Collectors
43-3011.00Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment.
- Employment
- 166,900
- Median pay
- $46,040
- Outlook
- -10.5%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
43-4061.00Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.
- Employment
- 166,800
- Median pay
- $51,500
- Outlook
- +1.0%
Roofers
47-2181.00Cover roofs of structures with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials.
- Employment
- 166,700
- Median pay
- $50,970
- Outlook
- +5.9%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9124.00Set up, operate, or tend spraying or rolling machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products, including glassware, cloth, ceramics, metal, plastic, paper, or wood, with lacquer, silver, copper, rubber, varnish, glaze, enamel, oil, or rust-proofing materials.
- Employment
- 165,500
- Median pay
- $47,590
- Outlook
- +0.7%
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
19-1042.00Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health.
- Employment
- 165,300
- Median pay
- $100,590
- Outlook
- +8.7%
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan
43-4111.00Interview persons by telephone, mail, in person, or by other means for the purpose of completing forms, applications, or questionnaires.
- Employment
- 164,300
- Median pay
- $43,830
- Outlook
- -11.6%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
25-2058.00Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.
- Employment
- 164,200
- Median pay
- $69,590
- Outlook
- -1.6%
Physician Assistants
29-1071.00Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician.
- Employment
- 162,700
- Median pay
- $133,260
- Outlook
- +20.4%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
43-3051.00Compile and record employee time and payroll data.
- Employment
- 161,100
- Median pay
- $55,290
- Outlook
- -16.7%
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
33-1012.00Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
- Employment
- 160,800
- Median pay
- $105,980
- Outlook
- +2.9%
Occupational Therapists
29-1122.00Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
- Employment
- 160,000
- Median pay
- $98,340
- Outlook
- +13.8%
Highway Maintenance Workers
47-4051.00Maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, airport runways, and rights-of-way.
- Employment
- 159,100
- Median pay
- $49,070
- Outlook
- +3.0%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
53-3052.00Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage.
- Employment
- 158,800
- Median pay
- $57,440
- Outlook
- +4.3%
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
49-2022.00Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends.
- Employment
- 156,900
- Median pay
- $62,630
- Outlook
- -4.2%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
43-6012.00Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents.
- Employment
- 156,300
- Median pay
- $54,140
- Outlook
- -5.8%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
13-1121.00Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
- Employment
- 155,800
- Median pay
- $59,440
- Outlook
- +4.8%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4072.00Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
- Employment
- 154,600
- Median pay
- $41,230
- Outlook
- -3.8%
Computer Network Support Specialists
15-1231.00Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks.
- Employment
- 152,700
- Median pay
- $73,340
- Outlook
- +1.8%
Facilities Managers
11-3013.00Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings.
- Employment
- 151,400
- Median pay
- $104,690
- Outlook
- +3.8%
Photographers
27-4021.00Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects.
- Employment
- 151,200
- Median pay
- $42,520
- Outlook
- +1.8%
Cooks, Short Order
35-2015.00Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time.
- Employment
- 151,100
- Median pay
- $35,620
- Outlook
- -5.6%
Printing Press Operators
51-5112.00Set up and operate digital, letterpress, lithographic, flexographic, gravure, or other printing machines.
- Employment
- 150,200
- Median pay
- $45,160
- Outlook
- -8.1%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
33-9092.00Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.
- Employment
- 149,700
- Median pay
- $33,720
- Outlook
- +5.8%
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
39-1022.00Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.
- Employment
- 149,100
- Median pay
- $47,080
- Outlook
- +6.7%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
53-7081.00Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck.
- Employment
- 147,900
- Median pay
- $48,350
- Outlook
- +0.9%
Construction and Building Inspectors
47-4011.00Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations.
- Employment
- 147,600
- Median pay
- $72,120
- Outlook
- -0.8%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
51-3022.00Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.
- Employment
- 146,800
- Median pay
- $37,700
- Outlook
- +5.5%
Psychiatric Technicians
29-2053.00Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners.
- Employment
- 144,500
- Median pay
- $42,590
- Outlook
- +20.0%
Butchers and Meat Cutters
51-3021.00Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.
- Employment
- 143,100
- Median pay
- $38,960
- Outlook
- +1.0%
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
25-4022.00Administer and maintain libraries or collections of information, for public or private access through reference or borrowing.
- Employment
- 142,100
- Median pay
- $64,320
- Outlook
- +1.7%
Data Entry Keyers
43-9021.00Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator.
- Employment
- 141,600
- Median pay
- $39,850
- Outlook
- -25.9%
Phlebotomists
31-9097.00Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research.
- Employment
- 139,700
- Median pay
- $43,660
- Outlook
- +5.6%
Respiratory Therapists
29-1126.00Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
- Employment
- 139,600
- Median pay
- $80,450
- Outlook
- +12.1%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
49-3011.00Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Employment
- 139,400
- Median pay
- $78,680
- Outlook
- +4.0%
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
21-2021.00Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group.
- Employment
- 138,900
- Median pay
- $54,840
- Outlook
- +2.1%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
21-1023.00Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs.
- Employment
- 136,800
- Median pay
- $60,060
- Outlook
- +9.7%
Parking Attendants
53-6021.00Park vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage.
- Employment
- 135,700
- Median pay
- $34,600
- Outlook
- +3.0%
Writers and Authors
27-3043.00Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
- Employment
- 135,400
- Median pay
- $72,270
- Outlook
- +3.6%
Art Directors
27-1011.00Formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual productions and media, such as print, broadcasting, video, and film.
- Employment
- 135,000
- Median pay
- $111,040
- Outlook
- +4.2%
Fundraisers
13-1131.00Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization.
- Employment
- 134,400
- Median pay
- $66,490
- Outlook
- +4.3%
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
29-2056.00Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals.
- Employment
- 134,200
- Median pay
- $45,980
- Outlook
- +9.1%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
51-8031.00Operate or control an entire process or system of machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or wastewater.
- Employment
- 132,400
- Median pay
- $58,260
- Outlook
- -6.5%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
19-5011.00Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors.
- Employment
- 131,900
- Median pay
- $83,910
- Outlook
- +12.5%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
43-4181.00Make and confirm reservations for transportation or lodging, or sell transportation tickets.
- Employment
- 131,900
- Median pay
- $41,460
- Outlook
- +2.8%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4081.00Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
- Employment
- 131,000
- Median pay
- $46,060
- Outlook
- -0.5%
Flight Attendants
53-2031.00Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin.
- Employment
- 130,800
- Median pay
- $67,130
- Outlook
- +9.2%
Dentists, General
29-1021.00Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.
- Employment
- 129,800
- Median pay
- $172,790
- Outlook
- +4.1%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
51-9011.00Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products.
- Employment
- 128,900
- Median pay
- $57,090
- Outlook
- +3.3%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
49-9051.00Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems.
- Employment
- 127,400
- Median pay
- $92,560
- Outlook
- +6.6%
Insurance Underwriters
13-2053.00Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.
- Employment
- 127,000
- Median pay
- $79,880
- Outlook
- -2.6%
Sheet Metal Workers
47-2211.00Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings.
- Employment
- 127,000
- Median pay
- $60,850
- Outlook
- +2.4%
Sewing Machine Operators
51-6031.00Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or nongarment products.
- Employment
- 124,000
- Median pay
- $36,000
- Outlook
- -10.8%
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
17-1011.00Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
- Employment
- 123,600
- Median pay
- $96,690
- Outlook
- +3.9%
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1121.00Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts.
- Employment
- 122,800
- Median pay
- $80,190
- Outlook
- +1.7%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1194.00Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school.
- Employment
- 122,200
- Median pay
- $61,490
- Outlook
- +0.7%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
39-3031.00Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and helping patrons locate such facilities as restrooms and telephones.
- Employment
- 121,700
- Median pay
- $31,150
- Outlook
- +1.2%
Computer Programmers
15-1251.00Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run.
- Employment
- 121,200
- Median pay
- $98,670
- Outlook
- -6.0%
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
33-3021.00Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
- Employment
- 117,900
- Median pay
- $93,580
- Outlook
- -0.7%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
31-9096.00Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics.
- Employment
- 117,800
- Median pay
- $37,320
- Outlook
- +8.7%
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
25-2012.00Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.
- Employment
- 117,200
- Median pay
- $61,430
- Outlook
- -1.6%
Family Medicine Physicians
29-1215.00Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan.
- Employment
- 116,000
- Median pay
- $238,380
- Outlook
- +2.7%
Editors
27-3041.00Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material.
- Employment
- 115,800
- Median pay
- $75,260
- Outlook
- +0.6%
Surgical Technologists
29-2055.00Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel.
- Employment
- 115,600
- Median pay
- $62,830
- Outlook
- +4.5%
Tire Repairers and Changers
49-3093.00Repair and replace tires.
- Employment
- 113,400
- Median pay
- $37,120
- Outlook
- +5.7%
Operations Research Analysts
15-2031.00Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions.
- Employment
- 112,100
- Median pay
- $91,290
- Outlook
- +21.5%
Physical Therapist Assistants
31-2021.00Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.
- Employment
- 111,500
- Median pay
- $65,510
- Outlook
- +22.0%
Real Estate Brokers
41-9021.00Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions.
- Employment
- 111,300
- Median pay
- $72,280
- Outlook
- +3.3%
Architectural and Civil Drafters
17-3011.00Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works.
- Employment
- 110,500
- Median pay
- $64,280
- Outlook
- +4.1%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-1141.00Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer.
- Employment
- 107,000
- Median pay
- $77,020
- Outlook
- +5.3%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
43-5053.00Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution for the United States Postal Service (USPS).
- Employment
- 106,400
- Median pay
- $56,530
- Outlook
- -8.4%
Public Safety Telecommunicators
43-5031.00Operate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering points and emergency operations centers.
- Employment
- 105,200
- Median pay
- $50,730
- Outlook
- +3.5%
Natural Sciences Managers
11-9121.00Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
- Employment
- 104,300
- Median pay
- $161,180
- Outlook
- +3.7%
Advertising Sales Agents
41-3011.00Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.
- Employment
- 103,700
- Median pay
- $61,460
- Outlook
- -6.4%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
25-2032.00Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.
- Employment
- 103,400
- Median pay
- $63,910
- Outlook
- -1.8%
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1011.00Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research.
- Employment
- 103,100
- Median pay
- $97,270
- Outlook
- +5.7%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
47-2081.00Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings.
- Employment
- 103,100
- Median pay
- $58,140
- Outlook
- +4.2%
Pest Control Workers
37-2021.00Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest buildings and surrounding areas.
- Employment
- 102,400
- Median pay
- $44,730
- Outlook
- +4.9%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9023.00Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.
- Employment
- 101,100
- Median pay
- $47,680
- Outlook
- -6.8%
Cargo and Freight Agents
43-5011.00Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks.
- Employment
- 100,600
- Median pay
- $49,900
- Outlook
- +8.5%
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
53-2011.00Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo.
- Employment
- 100,000
- Median pay
- $226,600
- Outlook
- +3.9%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
53-6031.00Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
- Employment
- 100,000
- Median pay
- $34,850
- Outlook
- -1.0%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
49-9052.00Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.
- Employment
- 99,900
- Median pay
- $70,500
- Outlook
- -3.1%
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
49-9098.00Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment.
- Employment
- 98,700
- Median pay
- $38,860
- Outlook
- +2.3%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
51-9196.00Set up, operate, or tend paper goods machines that perform a variety of functions, such as converting, sawing, corrugating, banding, wrapping, boxing, stitching, forming, or sealing paper or paperboard sheets into products.
- Employment
- 97,500
- Median pay
- $49,390
- Outlook
- -6.3%
Skincare Specialists
39-5094.00Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance.
- Employment
- 97,400
- Median pay
- $41,560
- Outlook
- +6.7%
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
33-1021.00Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.
- Employment
- 97,200
- Median pay
- $92,430
- Outlook
- +3.4%
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
17-2072.00Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties.
- Employment
- 95,900
- Median pay
- $127,590
- Outlook
- +6.2%
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
43-4161.00Compile and keep personnel records.
- Employment
- 95,200
- Median pay
- $49,440
- Outlook
- -7.1%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
25-2057.00Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.
- Employment
- 94,800
- Median pay
- $64,880
- Outlook
- -1.9%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
17-3023.00Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
- Employment
- 93,700
- Median pay
- $77,180
- Outlook
- +0.6%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
21-1092.00Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole.
- Employment
- 92,300
- Median pay
- $64,520
- Outlook
- +2.6%
Audio and Video Technicians
27-4011.00Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.
- Employment
- 92,300
- Median pay
- $54,830
- Outlook
- +3.3%
Rehabilitation Counselors
21-1015.00Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life.
- Employment
- 91,900
- Median pay
- $46,110
- Outlook
- +1.4%
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1072.00Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students.
- Employment
- 91,600
- Median pay
- $79,940
- Outlook
- +16.8%
Crossing Guards and Flaggers
33-9091.00Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
- Employment
- 91,400
- Median pay
- $37,700
- Outlook
- +3.6%
Residential Advisors
39-9041.00Coordinate activities in resident facilities in secondary school and college dormitories, group homes, or similar establishments.
- Employment
- 91,200
- Median pay
- $39,180
- Outlook
- +3.8%
Dietitians and Nutritionists
29-1031.00Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease.
- Employment
- 90,900
- Median pay
- $73,850
- Outlook
- +5.5%
Tax Preparers
13-2082.00Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
- Employment
- 90,600
- Median pay
- $50,560
- Outlook
- +4.5%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
19-2041.00Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health.
- Employment
- 90,300
- Median pay
- $80,060
- Outlook
- +4.4%
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
11-9031.00Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
- Employment
- 90,200
- Median pay
- $56,270
- Outlook
- -2.5%
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
29-2032.00Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.
- Employment
- 90,000
- Median pay
- $89,340
- Outlook
- +13.0%
Order Clerks
43-4151.00Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities.
- Employment
- 89,500
- Median pay
- $44,660
- Outlook
- -17.2%
Gambling Dealers
39-3011.00Operate table games.
- Employment
- 88,700
- Median pay
- $33,280
- Outlook
- -0.6%
Interior Designers
27-1025.00Plan, design, and furnish the internal space of rooms or buildings.
- Employment
- 87,100
- Median pay
- $63,490
- Outlook
- +3.2%
Chemists
19-2031.00Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
- Employment
- 86,800
- Median pay
- $84,150
- Outlook
- +4.9%
Veterinarians
29-1131.00Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals.
- Employment
- 86,400
- Median pay
- $125,510
- Outlook
- +9.6%
Web Developers
15-1254.00Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces.
- Employment
- 86,000
- Median pay
- $90,930
- Outlook
- +7.5%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
51-7011.00Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, and mortisers to surface, cut, or shape lumber or to fabricate parts for wood products.
- Employment
- 86,000
- Median pay
- $46,020
- Outlook
- -1.6%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
49-2098.00Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment.
- Employment
- 85,900
- Median pay
- $59,300
- Outlook
- +10.4%
Library Assistants, Clerical
43-4121.00Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm.
- Employment
- 84,500
- Median pay
- $36,010
- Outlook
- -6.7%
File Clerks
43-4071.00File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used.
- Employment
- 84,300
- Median pay
- $41,270
- Outlook
- -15.9%
Purchasing Managers
11-3061.00Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services.
- Employment
- 83,500
- Median pay
- $139,510
- Outlook
- +3.1%
Biological Technicians
19-4021.00Assist biological and medical scientists.
- Employment
- 82,700
- Median pay
- $52,000
- Outlook
- +3.5%
Opticians, Dispensing
29-2081.00Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification.
- Employment
- 79,900
- Median pay
- $46,560
- Outlook
- +2.9%
Demonstrators and Product Promoters
41-9011.00Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product.
- Employment
- 79,200
- Median pay
- $37,960
- Outlook
- -0.1%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
49-2011.00Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
- Employment
- 79,100
- Median pay
- $46,860
- Outlook
- -0.9%
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
29-2057.00Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions.
- Employment
- 78,800
- Median pay
- $44,080
- Outlook
- +19.8%
Library Technicians
25-4031.00Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference.
- Employment
- 78,600
- Median pay
- $39,970
- Outlook
- -6.8%
Database Administrators
15-1242.00Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems.
- Employment
- 78,000
- Median pay
- $104,620
- Outlook
- -0.7%
Marriage and Family Therapists
21-1013.00Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems.
- Employment
- 77,800
- Median pay
- $63,780
- Outlook
- +12.6%
Computer Hardware Engineers
17-2061.00Research, design, develop, or test computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
- Employment
- 76,800
- Median pay
- $155,020
- Outlook
- +7.3%
Medical Equipment Preparers
31-9093.00Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment.
- Employment
- 76,500
- Median pay
- $46,490
- Outlook
- +10.0%
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
19-3033.00Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests.
- Employment
- 76,300
- Median pay
- $95,830
- Outlook
- +11.2%
Barbers
39-5011.00Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.
- Employment
- 76,000
- Median pay
- $38,960
- Outlook
- +4.1%
Interpreters and Translators
27-3091.00Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
- Employment
- 75,300
- Median pay
- $59,440
- Outlook
- +1.7%
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1081.00Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language.
- Employment
- 74,900
- Median pay
- $72,090
- Outlook
- +2.1%