What jobs pay in California

$80,690avg. a year, all jobs
$38.79 an hour · 18,213,700 employed

Average and median pay for 549 jobs in California, with pay by metro area. All figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025.

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Pay for 549 jobs in California

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JobAvg. payJobs
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,420970,150
Fast Food and Counter Workers$41,680449,840
Retail Salespersons$42,950376,460
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,590355,500
Registered Nurses$150,280338,940
Cashiers$40,060336,110
Office Clerks, General$51,880311,490
Stockers and Order Fillers$43,440310,870
General and Operations Managers$152,250300,840
Software Developers$186,770284,390
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$44,210234,240
Waiters and Waitresses$44,600229,970
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62,020205,090
Security Guards$44,920199,480
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47,300177,140
Customer Service Representatives$54,640176,850
Accountants and Auditors$103,760175,360
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$37,860172,260
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$57,710158,630
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$95,130156,110
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$95,670155,160
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$101,970155,000
Cooks, Restaurant$45,020152,250
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$60,830151,870
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$82,290149,230
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$60,050143,060
Management Analysts$115,720137,280
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$88,460134,800
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$52,810130,190
Cooks, Fast Food$41,490124,440
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$108,120119,070
Medical Assistants$55,100117,060
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$62,910115,660
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$56,350115,050
Project Management Specialists$124,430114,380
Food Preparation Workers$41,480112,750
Sales Managers$160,260112,440
Light Truck Drivers$53,310111,950
Nursing Assistants$50,190110,060
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57,140109,180
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$47,420106,180
Human Resources Specialists$95,180104,000
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$45,930103,430
Carpenters$78,810100,750
Managers, All Other$189,52099,580
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$105,88099,230
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51,06098,390
Lawyers$230,04095,770
Computer and Information Systems Managers$238,44094,720
Financial Managers$210,49093,310
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50,36089,620
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49,25088,760
Construction Laborers$64,87088,240
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$82,34082,850
Receptionists and Information Clerks$46,10082,470
Computer Occupations, All Other$146,77080,150
Packers and Packagers, Hand$40,01079,730
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$69,08075,610
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$40,66075,460
Medical and Health Services Managers$159,17075,090
Computer User Support Specialists$85,03074,490
Dishwashers$39,71074,160
Electricians$85,86073,310
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$103,76071,750
Bartenders$44,78071,470
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69,34067,920
Counter and Rental Clerks$49,33067,770
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$112,98065,940
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$65,47065,420
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59,54061,130
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$71,94060,310
Self-Enrichment Teachers$61,55060,260
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$92,22059,640
Computer Systems Analysts$130,48059,060
Social and Human Service Assistants$55,10058,730
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$38,58056,920
Dental Assistants$54,71056,220
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$67,02056,080
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$105,57055,860
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$51,19055,700
Civil Engineers$124,54055,180
Marketing Managers$207,86054,660
Childcare Workers$42,79052,780
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$98,44051,670
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$89,32050,040
Compliance Officers$102,49049,880
Recreation Workers$43,53048,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$82,00048,550
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$90,90048,010
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$82,32047,660
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$81,32047,130
Training and Development Specialists$84,11046,530
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$41,02046,030
Financial and Investment Analysts$125,07045,380
Tutors$48,96045,370
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$93,61045,140
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$62,89043,600
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,05043,430
Billing and Posting Clerks$58,18041,290
Administrative Services Managers$134,78041,240
Insurance Sales Agents$93,66041,160
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$39,90041,100
Pharmacy Technicians$58,33039,860
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$75,27039,440
Data Scientists$156,00039,310
Manicurists and Pedicurists$39,73039,210
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$62,46038,430
Correctional Officers and Jailers$92,41037,860
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$111,94037,770
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$52,85037,660
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$94,68037,300
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$94,00036,020
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$75,37035,130
Marriage and Family Therapists$79,44034,970
Construction Managers$141,67034,750
Chief Executives$272,92034,700
Driver/Sales Workers$48,22034,480
Producers and Directors$155,75034,110
Pharmacists$162,34034,030
Social and Community Service Managers$95,91033,510
Food Service Managers$84,30033,180
Logisticians$98,30032,940
Public Relations Specialists$97,14032,710
Industrial Engineers$125,85032,680
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$43,58032,430
Postal Service Mail Carriers$64,56032,320
Personal Financial Advisors$170,07032,200
Chefs and Head Cooks$69,13031,670
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$47,90031,660
Firefighters$95,09031,470
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$152,48031,370
Coaches and Scouts$62,02031,150
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$90,58031,010
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$64,69030,960
Cooks, Short Order$42,26030,740
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$41,37030,730
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$133,52030,540
Mechanical Engineers$136,66030,530
Bakers$44,13030,020
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$46,50029,940
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$140,12029,830
Architectural and Engineering Managers$213,11029,630
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$78,84029,210
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$70,92028,700
Engineers, All Other$139,67028,610
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$65,41028,480
Production Workers, All Other$48,57028,090
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$42,68027,810
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$131,26027,710
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$129,25027,590
Human Resources Managers$191,92027,450
Graphic Designers$86,80027,390
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$74,68027,280
Web and Digital Interface Designers$146,21027,090
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$48,29027,080
Parts Salespersons$48,86026,990
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76,06026,830
Physical Therapists$122,58026,580
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$70,68026,540
Protective Service Workers, All Other$46,10026,360
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$115,21026,170
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61,12026,060
Cost Estimators$94,78026,020
Loan Officers$97,12025,790
Animal Caretakers$42,73025,710
Physicians, All Other$249,62025,530
Tellers$47,79025,230
Industrial Production Managers$146,86025,130
Nurse Practitioners$176,76025,120
Dental Hygienists$128,11024,500
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$66,93024,380
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$91,86024,290
Electrical Engineers$151,18024,230
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57,95023,970
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56,78023,630
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$56,10023,590
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$57,50023,470
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$93,51023,280
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$58,96023,120
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$44,38022,620
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$58,23022,250
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39,75021,940
Emergency Medical Technicians$52,90021,880
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57,40021,680
Parking Attendants$41,33021,290
Roofers$67,42021,190
Instructional Coordinators$98,18020,950
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$72,69020,940
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$117,95020,900
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$161,52020,830
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$77,16020,650
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$68,58020,590
Facilities Managers$127,42020,550
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$82,32020,080
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$91,05019,860
Computer Hardware Engineers$190,59019,820
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$96,26019,600
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$53,33019,120
Machinists$61,38018,950
Medical Records Specialists$68,23018,700
Butchers and Meat Cutters$46,82018,700
Respiratory Therapists$109,44018,650
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$51,76018,140
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$62,81018,060
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$60,49018,010
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$49,09017,840
Healthcare Social Workers$93,84017,690
Real Estate Sales Agents$67,57017,500
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$196,50017,350
Cargo and Freight Agents$61,72017,060
Speech-Language Pathologists$118,60016,930
Dentists, General$170,69016,770
Helpers--Production Workers$46,15016,730
Bus Drivers, School$60,52016,600
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$39,77016,460
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$63,16016,250
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$106,47016,230
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$47,25016,080
Flight Attendants$83,00015,840
Information Security Analysts$149,09015,570
Gambling Dealers$41,14015,050
Natural Sciences Managers$223,85014,950
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$140,98014,870
Computer Network Architects$161,35014,870
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$68,29014,850
Editors$111,81014,830
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$57,22014,680
Massage Therapists$55,63014,600
Data Entry Keyers$48,82014,520
Financial Specialists, All Other$98,10014,290
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59,24014,210
Psychiatric Technicians$58,78014,100
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$69,28014,050
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$81,34014,040
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$66,30013,930
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$105,44013,900
Bill and Account Collectors$59,59013,880
Occupational Therapists$121,92013,810
Rehabilitation Counselors$48,57013,690
Computer Network Support Specialists$88,76013,620
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$60,11013,620
Physician Assistants$169,11013,600
Phlebotomists$56,60013,520
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$93,75013,450
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$98,48013,430
Construction and Building Inspectors$103,85013,420
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$121,91013,270
Sewing Machine Operators$41,06013,240
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$163,21013,200
Fundraisers$86,32012,860
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$123,57012,840
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$121,53012,610
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$86,11012,590
Food Batchmakers$43,75012,560
Health Education Specialists$74,72012,520
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$112,36012,490
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$67,33012,460
Art Directors$156,06012,430
Order Clerks$50,76012,390
Printing Press Operators$48,37012,320
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$102,78012,100
Surgical Technologists$82,81011,920
Biological Scientists, All Other$123,84011,880
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$87,19011,630
Tire Repairers and Changers$43,55011,620
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,03011,570
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$58,63011,490
Education Administrators, All Other$111,09011,480
Architectural and Civil Drafters$80,36011,400
Skincare Specialists$49,91011,360
Computer Programmers$119,90011,340
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$61,40011,310
Library Assistants, Clerical$51,57011,170
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$90,34011,040
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$59,93010,850
Counselors, All Other$58,62010,770
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$310,19010,670
Operations Research Analysts$110,86010,620
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$53,11010,580
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$61,32010,450
Tax Preparers$71,54010,270
Word Processors and Typists$54,84010,270
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$42,94010,190
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$92,30010,180
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$126,61010,110
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$78,91010,090
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61,53010,090
Media and Communication Workers, All Other$98,1209,940
Chemists$106,8109,820
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$114,4309,820
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$73,8309,810
Advertising Sales Agents$90,7809,620
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$63,6109,610
File Clerks$53,6409,520
Community Health Workers$63,7409,500
Public Relations Managers$185,1809,400
Physical Therapist Assistants$83,0809,400
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$55,5209,390
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$57,2009,390
Audio and Video Technicians$73,1509,280
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$38,9309,270
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,0209,250
Biological Technicians$78,1709,210
Aerospace Engineers$159,9609,170
Veterinarians$169,8609,170
Material Moving Workers, All Other$42,2409,120
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$46,3609,050
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$125,2708,930
Labor Relations Specialists$112,2108,830
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$91,4908,810
Dietitians and Nutritionists$98,7808,720
Medical Equipment Preparers$65,1008,720
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$81,9108,610
Public Safety Telecommunicators$81,5208,520
Interior Designers$89,7408,500
Computer and Information Research Scientists$168,5808,440
Pharmacy Aides$48,2008,440
Sheet Metal Workers$85,5808,390
School Psychologists$127,8308,340
Tile and Stone Setters$63,8008,250
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$71,0008,180
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$151,6208,170
Highway Maintenance Workers$63,0708,150
Residential Advisors$50,3508,120
Film and Video Editors$99,4508,110
Agricultural Equipment Operators$42,7307,940
Opticians, Dispensing$61,0707,840
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$139,1407,800
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,4507,800
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,6207,710
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$48,3307,510
Purchasing Managers$165,7807,470
Urban and Regional Planners$116,4807,460
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$88,1607,430
Special Effects Artists and Animators$134,3607,410
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$53,0307,360
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$60,7507,340
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$87,0707,330
Physical Therapist Aides$43,4707,330
Web Developers$122,8907,320
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$85,5707,250
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$57,3707,250
Database Administrators$121,5007,240
Couriers and Messengers$45,8707,240
Library Technicians$56,0507,190
Food Processing Workers, All Other$40,7607,140
Clergy$87,1507,110
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$80,9207,110
Procurement Clerks$57,0607,080
Glaziers$75,0207,020
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$98,2707,000
Tour and Travel Guides$49,1806,900
Optometrists$147,4206,890
Musicians and Singers$61.306,840
Solar Photovoltaic Installers$63,2806,830
Chemical Technicians$64,5706,800
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$64,0306,780
Training and Development Managers$169,9506,680
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$54,3606,680
Forest and Conservation Technicians$63,6806,640
Insurance Underwriters$102,8506,580
Social Workers, All Other$75,3006,430
Postal Service Clerks$64,2706,410
Property Appraisers and Assessors$96,3606,380
General Internal Medicine Physicians$273,2706,370
Dietetic Technicians$48,2406,310
Sales Engineers$146,5906,310
Database Architects$175,3306,210
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$41,0006,170
Medical Equipment Repairers$79,6406,080
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$67,7506,010
Physicists$201,9305,930
Medical Transcriptionists$47,7705,860
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$91,0105,840
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$91,8205,830
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$37,3505,750
Financial Risk Specialists$137,0305,740
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56,4405,730
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80,6105,710
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$60,4605,670
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$96,8305,610
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,6105,600
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$93,4805,570
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,6005,570
Interpreters and Translators$78,8005,560
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$134,9505,460
Fundraising Managers$157,4705,430
Psychiatrists$315,3805,420
Transportation Security Screeners$68,6605,410
Social Science Research Assistants$70,2605,300
Commercial and Industrial Designers$108,4005,300
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$140,6705,290
Technical Writers$117,0605,280
Credit Analysts$113,6705,260
Paramedics$77,7405,190
Concierges$46,8705,150
Lodging Managers$89,1705,070
Commercial Pilots$202,0404,900
Orderlies$54,4804,870
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$99,8304,860
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$44,2904,830
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$43,6704,770
Travel Agents$55,1204,760
Brokerage Clerks$83,4504,740
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$59,9904,730
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$47,2904,710
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$106,3504,700
Semiconductor Processing Technicians$50,4204,650
Environmental Engineers$125,8704,550
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$132,6404,550
Tapers$76,2604,540
Surveyors$110,2204,520
Dental Laboratory Technicians$53,2104,480
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$126,6204,410
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$40,4004,360
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$70,7004,330
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$100,9604,310
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,9004,210
Financial Examiners$118,7104,200
Private Detectives and Investigators$67,0404,190
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$87,3104,180
Budget Analysts$105,8904,160
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$68,7804,130
Floral Designers$48,5404,080
Food Science Technicians$56,8503,990
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$81,3503,890
Telemarketers$47,1603,880
Taxi Drivers$39,0803,880
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,3103,870
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$40,3203,850
Occupational Therapy Assistants$84,6903,840
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$73,1203,820
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$141,3403,810
Psychiatric Aides$53,6703,760
Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$51,8503,710
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$91,5703,660
Mechanical Drafters$86,7503,640
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$146,8103,610
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$42,8103,600
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$53,4403,600
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$40,0703,590
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$52,2803,590
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$51,5203,580
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$120,5603,570
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$46,5703,530
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$58,1603,420
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$104,5603,360
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$108,9103,350
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$81,8403,340
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$89,1603,260
Biochemists and Biophysicists$148,5503,240
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$47,9803,230
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$70,1503,200
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,6603,190
Fence Erectors$58,3903,150
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$148,2003,140
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$57,6103,130
Helpers--Electricians$53,7303,120
Designers, All Other$87,0503,110
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$113,8703,100
Advertising and Promotions Managers$183,2003,080
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$61,8403,080
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,5803,080
Materials Engineers$131,0903,020
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$69,0103,010
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$52,1302,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$87,1802,990
Compensation and Benefits Managers$180,1302,970
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$103,8202,970
Lighting Technicians$93,2402,950
Baggage Porters and Bellhops$43,0402,940
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$69,0502,930
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$103,2502,920
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$68,2902,820
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$51,9502,810
Passenger Attendants$44,8402,810
Forensic Science Technicians$104,9602,800
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$142,8702,760
Home Appliance Repairers$59,1602,760
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$132,4002,750
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$89,9002,730
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$159,6902,720
Set and Exhibit Designers$105,3502,690
Financial Clerks, All Other$61,3402,690
Mechanical Door Repairers$61,9402,680
Helpers--Carpenters$54,5302,670
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$71,4502,650
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$47,9002,620
Power Plant Operators$110,9602,610
Microbiologists$114,7902,600
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59,9802,600
Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$47,1302,590
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$70,0002,560
Music Directors and Composers$108,5302,510
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$63,0302,500
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,0802,500
Statisticians$140,7802,480
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$137,1702,480
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$135,1202,470
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$53,6802,470
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44,9502,460
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$46,3302,450
Agricultural Technicians$58,5302,420
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$72,2202,390
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,7702,370
Broadcast Technicians$79,4202,340
Agricultural Inspectors$60,6102,340
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$88,7402,330
Physical Scientists, All Other$143,3102,320
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$50,0302,320
Landscape Architects$110,3602,310
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$61,8302,300
Aircraft Service Attendants$52,9802,300
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,1702,290
Air Traffic Controllers$156,9102,290
Animal Trainers$55,5702,270
Forest and Conservation Workers$42,9802,270
Carpet Installers$59,6402,270
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48,4702,260
Riggers$87,2302,260
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$56,1302,240
Nurse Anesthetists$283,7802,230
Millwrights$84,2202,230
Food Scientists and Technologists$97,9802,210
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$50,9002,200
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$49,2002,180
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$116,2302,170
Credit Counselors$71,1802,160
Crane and Tower Operators$87,0302,130
Conservation Scientists$88,0302,110
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70,5802,060
Anthropologists and Archeologists$77,2302,060
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$67,1802,060
Gambling Cage Workers$40,5402,020
Prepress Technicians and Workers$55,5802,020
Personal Service Managers, All Other$91,4502,010
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$45,0602,010
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$48,0501,990
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$51,1701,970
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$62,4901,960
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$125,8401,950
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$53,9601,950
Recreational Therapists$95,4201,920
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$137,6701,910
Dancers$28.371,870
Transportation Workers, All Other$57,3601,870
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$92,3501,850
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$125,5401,850
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$46,6501,850
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.