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Highest-Paying Occupations for Full-Time Workers Whose Highest Qualification Is a High School Diploma or Equivalent — ACS 2024 1-Year PUMS
RankOccupationMedian earningsSampleCV
1 MGR-Chief Executives And Legislators (covers 2 SOC codes) $115,739 1,164 6.95%
2 MGR-Architectural And Engineering Managers $111,678 98 9.20%
3 CMM-Information Security Analysts $111,678 95 6.16%
4 LGL-Lawyers, And Judges, Magistrates, And Other Judicial Workers (covers 4 SOC codes) $111,678 63 8.10%
5 CON-Elevator And Escalator Installers And Repairers $105,586 97 6.73%
6 ENG-Electrical And Electronics Engineers (covers 2 SOC codes) $102,033 101 4.28%
7 MGR-Computer And Information Systems Managers $101,525 296 9.25%
8 CMM-Software Developers $101,525 455 4.89%
9 TRN-Locomotive Engineers And Operators (covers 2 SOC codes) $101,525 163 2.74%
10 TRN-Aircraft Pilots And Flight Engineers (covers 2 SOC codes) $100,510 83 22.90%
11 PRD-Power Plant Operators, Distributors, And Dispatchers (covers 3 SOC codes) $93,403 127 4.31%
12 CMM-Computer Network Architects $91,373 65 11.09%
13 PRT-First-Line Supervisors Of Firefighting And Prevention Workers $91,373 75 7.98%
14 CMM-Computer Programmers $86,296 173 11.27%
15 ENG-Other Engineers (covers 2 SOC codes) $85,281 229 6.63%
16 BUS-Project Management Specialists $83,251 666 4.42%
17 RPR-Electrical Power-Line Installers And Repairers $82,235 562 7.94%
18 MGR-Sales Managers $81,220 626 6.65%
19 MGR-Construction Managers $81,220 2,477 0.00%
20 CMM-Database Administrators and Architects (covers 2 SOC codes) $81,220 60 17.40%
21 ENG-Industrial Engineers, Including Health And Safety (covers 2 SOC codes) $81,220 172 4.94%
22 ENG-Mechanical Engineers $81,220 147 12.61%
23 MED-Registered Nurses $81,220 343 2.58%
24 EXT-Underground Mining Machine Operators (covers 4 SOC codes) $81,220 253 1.12%
25 RPR-Millwrights $81,220 224 0.97%
26 TRN-Railroad Conductors And Yardmasters $81,220 151 5.84%
27 CMM-Operations Research Analysts $80,205 94 10.77%
28 MGR-Training And Development Managers $79,190 65 9.02%
29 PRD-Miscellaneous Plant And System Operators (covers 4 SOC codes) $79,190 203 6.12%
30 MGR-Facilities Managers $76,144 284 6.97%
31 MGR-Human Resources Managers $76,144 168 10.18%
32 MGR-Industrial Production Managers $76,144 620 3.88%
33 BUS-Cost Estimators $76,144 352 2.65%
34 CMM-Computer Systems Analysts $76,144 317 3.99%
35 CMM-Network And Computer Systems Administrators $76,144 164 6.63%
36 PRT-Fire Inspectors (covers 2 SOC codes) $76,144 62 9.56%
37 MGR-Purchasing Managers $75,129 268 4.70%
38 ENG-Civil Engineers $75,129 132 8.86%
39 TRN-Ship And Boat Captains And Operators (covers 2 SOC codes) $73,098 94 17.42%
40 PRT-Detectives And Criminal Investigators $72,083 93 12.32%
41 MGR-General And Operations Managers $71,068 2,247 0.00%
42 BUS-Management Analysts $71,068 465 3.74%
43 PRT-First-Line Supervisors Of Correctional Officers $71,068 102 3.87%
44 OFF-Executive Secretaries And Executive Administrative Assistants $71,068 296 3.13%
45 CON-First-Line Supervisors Of Construction Trades And Extraction Workers $71,068 2,248 0.32%
46 EXT-Derrick, Rotary Drill, And Service Unit Operators, And Roustabouts, Oil And Gas (covers 4 SOC codes) $71,068 80 5.80%
47 RPR-First-Line Supervisors Of Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers $71,068 884 0.64%
48 RPR-Electric Motor, Power Tool, And Related Repairers $71,068 80 5.47%
49 RPR-Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians $71,068 446 4.10%
50 TRN-Crane And Tower Operators $71,068 303 5.09%
51 EDU-Postsecondary Teachers (covers 37 SOC codes) $69,748 145 4.85%
52 MGR-Other Managers (covers 4 SOC codes) $69,037 5,731 3.08%
53 FIN-Financial And Investment Analysts $69,037 89 12.85%
54 TRN-Transportation Inspectors $69,037 90 8.77%
55 SCI-Chemical Technicians $67,007 128 8.68%
56 PRD-Chemical Processing Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders (covers 2 SOC codes) $67,007 168 4.04%
57 CMM-Other Mathematical Science Occupations (covers 4 SOC codes) $65,991 129 8.31%
58 ENG-Architectural And Civil Drafters $65,991 50 8.37%
59 ENG-Other Drafters (covers 3 SOC codes) $65,991 89 10.52%
60 ENG-Electrical And Electronic Engineering Technologists And Technicians $65,991 176 8.24%
61 ENT-Producers And Directors $65,991 93 13.39%
62 MED-Radiologic Technologists And Technicians $65,991 94 24.70%
63 PRT-First-Line Supervisors Of Police And Detectives $65,991 98 10.87%
64 CON-Boilermakers $65,991 57 1.85%
65 RPR-Heavy Vehicle And Mobile Equipment Service Technicians And Mechanics (covers 3 SOC codes) $65,991 626 1.09%
66 RPR-Precision Instrument And Equipment Repairers (covers 5 SOC codes) $65,991 120 13.86%
67 PRD-Stationary Engineers And Boiler Operators $65,991 315 8.44%
68 TRN-Other Rail Transportation Workers (covers 3 SOC codes) $65,991 67 19.43%
69 MGR-Administrative Services Managers $64,976 69 16.25%
70 PRD-Tool And Die Makers $64,976 184 5.96%
71 MGR-Financial Managers $63,961 1,393 2.92%
72 FIN-Insurance Underwriters $63,961 113 9.70%
73 SCI-Occupational Health And Safety Specialists and Technicians (covers 2 SOC codes) $63,961 130 6.73%
74 EXT-Surface Mining Machine Operators And Earth Drillers (covers 2 SOC codes) $63,961 170 6.10%
75 BUS-Compliance Officers $62,946 358 5.32%
76 FIN-Accountants And Auditors $62,946 348 5.33%
77 CON-Construction And Building Inspectors $62,946 252 3.97%
78 PRD-First-Line Supervisors Of Production And Operating Workers $62,946 2,856 2.91%
79 TRN-Pumping Station Operators (covers 3 SOC codes) $62,946 96 8.01%
80 MGR-Marketing Managers $61,930 211 6.36%
81 MED-Paramedics $61,930 103 10.76%
82 MGR-Transportation, Storage, And Distribution Managers $60,915 825 2.06%
83 MGR-Medical And Health Services Managers $60,915 631 4.33%
84 BUS-Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, And Farm Products $60,915 524 2.74%
85 BUS-Training And Development Specialists $60,915 226 6.68%
86 FIN-Personal Financial Advisors $60,915 201 4.59%
87 FIN-Credit Counselors And Loan Officers (covers 2 SOC codes) $60,915 427 4.03%
88 CMM-Computer Support Specialists (covers 2 SOC codes) $60,915 547 1.49%
89 CMM-Computer Occupations, All Other $60,915 746 4.32%
90 ENG-Other Engineering Technologists And Technicians, Except Drafters (covers 8 SOC codes) $60,915 1,086 0.65%
91 ENT-Other Designers (covers 2 SOC codes) $60,915 265 5.18%
92 PRT-Firefighters $60,915 525 1.67%
93 PRT-Police Officers (covers 2 SOC codes) $60,915 979 2.58%
94 SAL-First-Line Supervisors Of Non-Retail Sales Workers $60,915 1,822 0.00%
95 SAL-Sales Representatives Of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, And Travel $60,915 860 2.71%
96 SAL-Sales Representatives, Wholesale And Manufacturing (covers 2 SOC codes) $60,915 1,857 0.65%
97 SAL-Real Estate Brokers And Sales Agents (covers 2 SOC codes) $60,915 661 1.49%
98 OFF-Postal Service Mail Carriers $60,915 1,013 0.83%
99 CON-Construction Equipment Operators (covers 3 SOC codes) $60,915 1,852 0.83%
100 CON-Electricians $60,915 3,184 1.73%
101 CON-Structural Iron And Steel Workers $60,915 230 4.50%
102 RPR-Radio And Telecommunications Equipment Installers And Repairers (covers 2 SOC codes) $60,915 387 1.12%
103 RPR-Other Electrical And Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers (covers 4 SOC codes) $60,915 60 10.68%
104 RPR-Bus And Truck Mechanics And Diesel Engine Specialists $60,915 1,225 0.00%
105 RPR-Industrial And Refractory Machinery Mechanics (covers 2 SOC codes) $60,915 1,276 0.00%
106 RPR-Maintenance Workers, Machinery $60,915 178 12.58%
107 RPR-Telecommunications Line Installers And Repairers $60,915 367 6.56%
108 PRD-Metal Furnace Operators, Tenders, Pourers, And Casters (covers 2 SOC codes) $60,915 101 2.33%
109 BUS-Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, And Investigators (covers 2 SOC codes) $59,900 543 3.49%
110 PRS-Supervisors Of Personal Care And Service Workers (covers 3 SOC codes) $58,885 101 4.63%
111 EXT-Other Extraction Workers (covers 3 SOC codes) $58,885 217 7.87%
112 PRD-Machinists $58,885 1,464 3.25%
113 BUS-Human Resources Workers (covers 3 SOC codes) $57,869 789 6.65%
114 BUS-Compensation, Benefits, And Job Analysis Specialists $57,869 77 10.24%
115 LGL-Paralegals And Legal Assistants $57,869 417 4.81%
116 TRN-Conveyor, Dredge, And Hoist and Winch Operators (covers 3 SOC codes) $57,869 109 7.35%
117 MGR-Social And Community Service Managers $56,854 305 9.83%
118 FFF-First-Line Supervisors Of Farming, Fishing, And Forestry Workers $56,854 118 8.31%
119 MGR-Education And Childcare Administrators (covers 4 SOC codes) $55,839 404 7.19%
120 MGR-Entertainment and Recreation Managers (covers 2 SOC codes) $55,839 92 9.03%
121 MGR-Property, Real Estate, And Community Association Managers $55,839 824 4.74%
122 BUS-Logisticians $55,839 345 2.23%
123 BUS-Meeting, Convention, And Event Planners $55,839 83 18.44%
124 FIN-Other Financial Specialists (covers 2 SOC codes) $55,839 78 15.74%
125 ENT-Writers And Authors $55,839 54 15.16%
126 ENT-Other Media And Communication Equipment Workers (covers 5 SOC codes) $55,839 128 9.29%
127 PRT-Miscellaneous First-Line Supervisors, Protective Service Workers (covers 2 SOC codes) $55,839 144 4.24%
128 SAL-Travel Agents $55,839 90 8.94%
129 OFF-Procurement Clerks $55,839 74 8.04%
130 OFF-Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $55,839 107 11.86%
131 CON-Plumbers, Pipefitters, And Steamfitters $55,839 2,332 2.54%
132 RPR-Control And Valve Installers And Repairers (covers 2 SOC codes) $55,839 100 9.12%
133 PRD-Water And Wastewater Treatment Plant And System Operators $55,839 438 8.15%
134 PRD-Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, And Kettle Operators And Tenders $55,839 54 10.71%
135 PRD-Tire Builders $55,839 68 11.15%
136 TRN-Sailors And Marine Oilers, And Ship Engineers (covers 2 SOC codes) $55,839 83 14.67%
137 FIN-Tax Examiners And Collectors, And Revenue Agents $54,824 91 5.94%
138 PRT-Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,824 1,090 3.73%
139 PRT-Transportation Security Screeners $54,824 76 12.71%
140 OFF-Postal Service Clerks $54,824 338 5.53%
141 OFF-Production, Planning, And Expediting Clerks $54,824 508 5.34%
142 RPR-Maintenance And Repair Workers, General $54,824 2,991 2.19%
143 PRD-Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters $54,824 122 7.33%
144 TRN-Supervisors Of Transportation And Material Moving Workers (covers 2 SOC codes) $54,824 899 6.06%
145 TRN-Driver/Sales Workers And Truck Drivers (covers 3 SOC codes) $54,824 12,935 1.60%
146 FIN-Property Appraisers and Assessors $53,808 78 9.70%
147 OFF-Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll And Timekeeping $53,808 151 4.48%
148 FIN-Tax Preparers $52,793 61 4.88%
149 SCI-Other Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians (covers 4 SOC codes) $52,793 316 7.46%
150 CON-Pipelayers $52,793 190 13.40%
151 CON-Sheet Metal Workers $52,793 521 4.34%
152 CON-Solar Photovoltaic Installers $52,793 63 21.64%
153 RPR-Security And Fire Alarm Systems Installers $52,793 200 6.02%
154 RPR-Automotive Glass Installers And Repairers $52,793 76 4.59%
155 RPR-Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers $52,793 1,756 3.49%
156 RPR-Home Appliance Repairers $52,793 157 7.60%
157 PRT-Private Detectives And Investigators $51,778 122 8.81%
158 OFF-First-Line Supervisors Of Office And Administrative Support Workers $51,778 2,103 2.94%
159 RPR-Locksmiths And Safe Repairers $51,778 90 4.11%
160 MGR-Farmers, Ranchers, And Other Agricultural Managers $50,763 2,010 0.00%
161 MGR-Lodging Managers $50,763 200 0.90%
162 BUS-Market Research Analysts And Marketing Specialists $50,763 164 5.89%
163 ENG-Surveying And Mapping Technicians $50,763 150 5.27%
164 SCI-Agricultural And Food Science Technicians (covers 2 SOC codes) $50,763 104 5.83%
165 CMS-Educational, Guidance, And Career Counselors And Advisors $50,763 130 7.11%
166 CMS-Counselors, All Other $50,763 98 4.97%
167 LGL-Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $50,763 192 10.03%
168 ENT-Coaches and Scouts $50,763 135 11.95%
169 ENT-Musicians and Singers $50,763 60 12.66%
170 MED-Surgical Technologists $50,763 107 4.84%
171 PRT-Crossing Guards And Flaggers $50,763 97 9.63%
172 CLN-First-Line Supervisors Of Landscaping, Lawn Service, And Groundskeeping Workers $50,763 345 7.32%
173 PRS-Gambling Services Workers (covers 3 SOC codes) $50,763 244 4.22%
174 SAL-Insurance Sales Agents $50,763 746 2.67%
175 SAL-Securities, Commodities, And Financial Services Sales Agents $50,763 105 26.95%
176 OFF-Payroll And Timekeeping Clerks $50,763 271 4.20%
177 OFF-Other Financial Clerks (covers 2 SOC codes) $50,763 176 6.62%
178 OFF-Credit Authorizers, Checkers, And Clerks $50,763 77 4.40%
179 OFF-Loan Interviewers And Clerks $50,763 244 2.53%
180 OFF-Reservation And Transportation Ticket Agents And Travel Clerks $50,763 206 4.83%
181 OFF-Public Safety Telecommunicators $50,763 227 4.80%
182 OFF-Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, And Processing Machine Operators $50,763 122 6.53%
183 FFF-Fishing And Hunting Workers $50,763 63 12.57%
184 CON-Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, And Reinforcing Iron And Rebar Workers (covers 3 SOC codes) $50,763 347 1.55%
185 CON-Carpenters $50,763 3,209 0.00%
186 CON-Glaziers $50,763 143 9.23%
187 CON-Insulation Workers (covers 2 SOC codes) $50,763 151 0.89%
188 CON-Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $50,763 85 6.64%
189 CON-Highway Maintenance Workers $50,763 410 0.45%
190 RPR-Computer, Automated Teller, And Office Machine Repairers $50,763 227 3.71%
191 RPR-Audiovisual Equipment Installers And Repairers $50,763 90 11.03%
192 RPR-Other Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers (covers 4 SOC codes) $50,763 614 1.74%
193 PRD-Welding, Soldering, And Brazing Workers (covers 2 SOC codes) $50,763 2,438 0.00%
194 PRD-Other Woodworkers (covers 3 SOC codes) $50,763 75 22.08%
195 PRD-Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, And Blending Workers (covers 3 SOC codes) $50,763 292 8.34%
196 TRN-Bus Drivers, Transit And Intercity $50,763 659 5.63%
197 RPR-Automotive Service Technicians And Mechanics $50,661 3,172 2.87%
198 BUS-Business Operations Specialists, All Other $49,747 740 4.87%
199 SAL-Advertising Sales Agents $49,747 73 6.66%
200 RPR-Automotive Body And Related Repairers $49,747 573 4.55%
201 PRD-Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators And Programmers (covers 2 SOC codes) $49,747 326 2.69%
202 PRD-Forming Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic (covers 3 SOC codes) $49,747 115 10.85%
203 PRD-Jewelers And Precious Stone And Metal Workers $49,544 75 15.54%
204 MED-Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses $48,732 753 3.01%
205 SAL-First-Line Supervisors Of Retail Sales Workers $48,732 6,894 2.54%
206 OFF-Bookkeeping, Accounting, And Auditing Clerks $48,732 2,260 1.36%
207 OFF-Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, And Ambulance $48,732 514 5.80%
208 FFF-Logging Workers (covers 4 SOC codes) $48,732 222 7.17%
209 PRD-Other Metal Workers And Plastic Workers (covers 6 SOC codes) $48,732 1,539 2.15%
210 PRD-Upholsterers $48,732 88 14.63%
211 TRN-Other Transportation Workers (covers 3 SOC codes) $48,732 120 11.83%
212 PRD-Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, And Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic $47,717 148 5.27%
213 PRD-Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, And Weighers $47,717 2,403 3.41%
214 CMS-Healthcare Social Workers $46,702 84 7.64%
215 CMS-Social Workers, All Other $46,702 196 3.07%
216 ENT-Graphic Designers $46,702 139 10.11%
217 PRD-Other Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal and Plastic (covers 3 SOC codes) $46,702 50 7.23%
218 PRD-Model Makers, Patternmakers, And Molding Machine Setters, Metal And Plastic (covers 4 SOC codes) $46,702 169 5.34%
219 PRD-Painting Workers (covers 2 SOC codes) $46,702 567 6.78%
220 MGR-Food Service Managers $45,686 2,003 2.60%
221 MED-Clinical Laboratory Technologists And Technicians $45,686 267 3.88%
222 CLN-First-Line Supervisors Of Housekeeping And Janitorial Workers $45,686 589 2.84%
223 CLN-Pest Control Workers $45,686 387 3.45%
224 SAL-Parts Salespersons $45,686 513 3.68%
225 OFF-Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $45,686 97 7.01%
226 OFF-Correspondence Clerks And Order Clerks (covers 2 SOC codes) $45,686 180 4.67%
227 OFF-Statistical Assistants $45,686 54 13.41%
228 OFF-Other Office And Administrative Support Workers (covers 2 SOC codes) $45,686 1,331 1.56%
229 CON-Cement Masons, Concrete Finishers, And Terrazzo Workers (covers 2 SOC codes) $45,686 144 14.05%
230 CON-Construction Laborers $45,686 4,786 0.00%
231 CON-Roofers $45,686 412 3.14%
232 PRD-Food Processing Workers, All Other $45,686 517 2.79%
233 PRD-Cutting, Punching, And Press Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plastic $45,686 294 8.74%
234 PRD-Printing Press Operators $45,686 391 4.57%
235 PRD-Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders $45,686 59 5.82%
236 TRN-Flight Attendants $45,686 91 14.57%
237 TRN-Other Material Moving Workers (covers 2 SOC codes) $45,686 291 10.58%
238 CLN-Tree Trimmers and Pruners $45,585 305 8.24%
239 EDU-Other Teachers and Instructors (covers 4 SOC codes) $45,382 489 8.66%
240 MED-Medical Records Specialists $44,874 338 3.36%
241 PRD-Miscellaneous Production Workers, Including Equipment Operators And Tenders (covers 4 SOC codes) $44,671 5,226 2.34%
242 RPR-Small Engine Mechanics (covers 3 SOC codes) $44,062 181 2.72%
243 CMS-Clergy $43,859 273 5.41%
244 ENT-Artists And Related Workers (covers 5 SOC codes) $43,656 254 6.89%
245 MED-Miscellaneous Health Technologists and Technicians (covers 3 SOC codes) $43,656 220 7.70%
246 OFF-Bill And Account Collectors $43,656 270 5.28%
247 OFF-File Clerks $43,656 215 5.36%
248 PRD-Cabinetmakers And Bench Carpenters $43,656 181 8.02%
249 CMS-Other Community and Social Service Specialists (covers 3 SOC codes) $43,250 106 10.19%
250 MED-Dietitians And Nutritionists $42,641 58 11.13%
251 MED-Emergency Medical Technicians $42,641 229 8.44%
252 MED-Opticians, Dispensing $42,641 135 5.01%
253 OFF-Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, And Samplers, Recordkeeping $42,641 281 9.93%
254 OFF-Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive $42,641 3,949 1.83%
255 CON-Carpet, Floor, And Tile Installers And Finishers (covers 4 SOC codes) $42,641 248 8.24%
256 CON-Painters and Paperhangers (covers 2 SOC codes) $42,641 1,191 3.50%
257 RPR-Miscellaneous Vehicle And Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, And Repairers (covers 3 SOC codes) $42,641 372 8.37%
258 RPR-Coin, Vending, And Amusement Machine Servicers And Repairers $42,641 100 5.80%
259 PRD-Extruding, Forming, Pressing, And Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders $42,641 116 11.65%
260 OFF-Data Entry Keyers $42,234 589 3.05%
261 OFF-Insurance Claims And Policy Processing Clerks $42,234 447 1.31%
262 CON-Drywall Installers, Ceiling Tile Installers, And Tapers (covers 2 SOC codes) $42,234 266 7.32%
263 CON-Fence Erectors $42,234 100 9.39%
264 CMS-Social And Human Service Assistants $42,031 237 5.15%
265 PRD-Other Assemblers And Fabricators (covers 3 SOC codes) $41,828 3,514 2.66%
266 ENT-Photographers $41,625 97 13.69%
267 HLS-Pharmacy Aides $41,625 66 9.37%
268 EAT-Chefs And Head Cooks $41,625 987 4.60%
269 SAL-Counter And Rental Clerks $41,625 122 9.82%
270 PRD-Dental And Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians And Medical Appliance Technicians (covers 3 SOC codes) $41,625 181 7.92%
271 PRD-Molders, Shapers, And Casters, Except Metal And Plastic $41,625 85 8.45%
272 TRN-Industrial Truck And Tractor Operators $41,625 2,519 2.64%
273 OFF-Billing And Posting Clerks $41,422 1,003 3.12%
274 PRD-Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Wood $41,016 103 11.63%
275 BUS-Wholesale And Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products $40,610 388 3.18%
276 MED-Pharmacy Technicians $40,610 765 0.17%
277 MED-Other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (covers 5 SOC codes) $40,610 68 9.41%
278 HLS-Orderlies and Psychiatric Aides (covers 2 SOC codes) $40,610 119 6.66%
279 HLS-Other Healthcare Support Workers (covers 2 SOC codes) $40,610 309 1.12%
280 PRS-Baggage Porters, Bellhops, And Concierges (covers 2 SOC codes) $40,610 198 1.30%
281 SAL-Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News And Street Vendors, And Related Workers $40,610 107 11.48%
282 OFF-Other Information And Records Clerks (covers 2 SOC codes) $40,610 164 7.18%
283 OFF-Couriers And Messengers $40,610 1,002 0.89%
284 OFF-Shipping, Receiving, And Inventory Clerks $40,610 1,822 1.06%
285 OFF-Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,610 180 1.80%
286 OFF-Office Clerks, General $40,610 2,664 2.94%
287 CON-Other Construction And Related Workers (covers 2 SOC codes) $40,610 117 7.26%
288 PRD-Electrical, Electronics, And Electromechanical Assemblers (covers 2 SOC codes) $40,610 437 2.51%
289 PRD-Butchers And Other Meat, Poultry, And Fish Processing Workers (covers 3 SOC codes) $40,610 772 1.17%
290 PRD-Print Binding And Finishing Workers $40,610 52 18.31%
291 PRD-Pressers, Textile, Garment, And Related Materials $40,610 89 8.80%
292 PRD-Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Except Sawing $40,610 67 5.75%
293 TRN-Bus Drivers, School $40,610 425 2.75%
294 TRN-Shuttle Drivers And Chauffeurs $40,610 175 2.50%
295 TRN-Refuse And Recyclable Material Collectors $40,610 329 1.58%
296 CMS-Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors $40,407 71 3.66%
297 PRS-Skincare Specialists $40,407 117 10.90%
298 HLS-Phlebotomists $39,899 253 3.20%
299 HLS-Medical Assistants $39,595 901 2.80%
300 TRN-Laborers And Freight, Stock, And Material Movers, Hand $39,595 7,219 1.99%
301 OFF-Interviewers, Except Eligibility And Loan $39,087 321 3.00%
302 PRD-Packaging And Filling Machine Operators And Tenders $38,986 713 3.28%
303 PRS-Exercise Trainers And Group Fitness Instructors $38,580 93 5.89%
304 PRS-Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $38,580 135 11.48%
305 SAL-Retail Salespersons $38,580 4,667 2.38%
306 OFF-Customer Service Representatives $38,580 4,936 0.69%
307 PRD-Cutting Workers (covers 2 SOC codes) $38,580 238 3.00%
308 TRN-Taxi Drivers $38,580 630 7.73%
309 HLS-Nursing Assistants $37,564 2,659 2.58%
310 PRS-Animal Trainers $37,564 112 6.84%
311 PRS-Hairdressers, Hairstylists, And Cosmetologists $37,564 1,522 2.68%
312 PRD-Helpers--Production Workers $37,564 159 9.82%
313 ENT-Merchandise Displayers And Window Trimmers $36,549 57 5.96%
314 MED-Psychiatric Technicians $36,549 147 3.98%
315 MED-Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $36,549 189 3.41%
316 HLS-Dental Assistants $36,549 470 4.38%
317 PRT-Security Guards And Gambling Surveillance Officers (covers 2 SOC codes) $36,549 2,394 2.29%
318 CLN-Janitors And Building Cleaners (covers 2 SOC codes) $36,549 6,611 1.81%
319 CLN-Other Grounds Maintenance Workers (covers 2 SOC codes) $36,549 51 17.39%
320 OFF-Tellers $36,549 572 3.16%
321 OFF-Court, Municipal, And License Clerks $36,549 177 4.07%
322 OFF-Mail Clerks And Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $36,549 176 5.54%
323 HLS-Personal Care Aides $35,534 2,753 1.96%
324 EAT-First-Line Supervisors Of Food Preparation And Serving Workers $35,534 1,176 2.00%
325 EAT-Bartenders $35,534 530 3.15%
326 CLN-Landscaping And Groundskeeping Workers $35,534 2,204 0.00%
327 PRS-Other Entertainment Attendants And Related Workers (covers 5 SOC codes) $35,534 238 8.83%
328 SAL-Sales And Related Workers, All Other $35,534 682 4.45%
329 OFF-Receptionists And Information Clerks $35,534 2,392 0.77%
330 FFF-Other Agricultural Workers (covers 5 SOC codes) $35,534 1,612 2.83%
331 PRD-Bakers $35,534 408 1.75%
332 PRD-Food Batchmakers $35,534 197 6.71%
333 TRN-Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $35,534 225 4.98%
334 TRN-Transportation Service Attendants (covers 2 SOC codes) $35,534 311 4.93%
335 TRN-Cleaners Of Vehicles And Equipment $35,534 801 0.77%
336 TRN-Stockers And Order Fillers $35,534 4,193 0.94%
337 OFF-Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $35,432 60 7.40%
338 PRD-Sewing Machine Operators $35,229 301 2.33%
339 OFF-Word Processors And Typists $35,026 52 9.10%
340 EDU-Special Education Teachers (covers 5 SOC codes) $34,823 76 10.19%
341 TRN-Machine Feeders And Offbearers $34,722 85 10.56%
342 TRN-Packers And Packagers, Hand $34,620 1,108 3.14%
343 PRS-Animal Caretakers $34,214 547 5.40%
344 HLS-Massage Therapists $34,011 133 12.37%
345 HLS-Veterinary Assistants And Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,808 96 11.75%
346 HLS-Home Health Aides $33,503 846 3.15%
347 PRS-Residential Advisors $33,503 85 6.85%
348 FFF-Graders And Sorters, Agricultural Products $33,503 90 8.97%
349 PRS-Recreation Workers $32,488 241 6.34%
350 CON-Helpers, Construction Trades (covers 7 SOC codes) $32,488 71 4.46%
351 PRD-Tailors, Dressmakers, And Sewers (covers 2 SOC codes) $32,488 106 2.19%
352 OFF-Library Assistants, Clerical $31,879 64 14.10%
353 MED-Dietetic Technicians And Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (covers 2 SOC codes) $31,676 187 7.24%
354 EDU-Teaching Assistants (covers 2 SOC codes) $30,458 2,116 0.00%
355 ENT-Floral Designers $30,458 84 10.51%
356 EAT-Cooks (covers 6 SOC codes) $30,458 4,010 0.00%
357 EAT-Food Preparation Workers $30,458 1,300 1.15%
358 EAT-Waiters And Waitresses $30,458 1,698 0.00%
359 EAT-Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,458 340 6.29%
360 EAT-Dining Room And Cafeteria Attendants And Bartender Helpers $30,458 291 1.49%
361 CLN-Maids And Housekeeping Cleaners $30,458 2,329 0.00%
362 PRS-Barbers $30,458 328 1.76%
363 PRS-Manicurists And Pedicurists $30,458 631 5.37%
364 OFF-Hotel, Motel, And Resort Desk Clerks $30,458 208 7.50%
365 PRD-Laundry And Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,458 254 1.56%
366 TRN-Parking Attendants $30,458 128 2.11%
367 EDU-Preschool And Kindergarten Teachers (covers 2 SOC codes) $29,442 885 4.40%
368 SAL-Cashiers (covers 2 SOC codes) $28,935 3,646 2.68%
369 PRS-Childcare Workers $28,427 1,208 3.42%
370 EAT-Dishwashers $27,412 346 6.33%
371 EAT-Fast Food And Counter Workers $26,397 736 3.67%
372 EAT-Hosts And Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, And Coffee Shop $26,397 148 5.95%
373 PRT-Other Protective Service Workers (covers 2 SOC codes) $25,381 63 28.39%
374 PRT-School Bus Monitors $21,523 58 16.44%
Do not compare these ACS earnings directly with the BLS geography tables. They use different occupation systems, populations, geographies, and release years.
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