What are the highest-paying jobs in the US?

Radiologists ($420,860), Surgeons, All Other ($414,010), Anesthesiologists ($391,490) (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Which jobs will grow fastest?

Nurse Practitioners, Solar Photovoltaic Installers, Data Scientists (BLS projections 2025–35).

Does best mean highest pay?

No: we rank by pay, growth and openings separately.

Jobs in the United States → United States guide → Niches

The 240 best job niches in the United States

Rank occupations by pay, growth, openings or entry requirements.

In short: Radiologists pays most among our niches ($420,860 a year); Fast Food and Counter Workers has the most openings.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

NATIONAL (all US) Official statistics Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025–35 · Data: OEWS May 2025; projections 2025–35

Our 240 niches are the occupations with the most openings, the fastest growth or the highest pay among those with at least 20,000 jobs. "Best" is not a single score: it depends on what you value, so we list several rankings and every column sorts.

Best for…

Above-median pay with a high-school diploma or less

The 240 niches: compare them

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# ⇅	Occupation ⇅	Jobs ⇅	Median pay ⇅	Growth 2025–35 ⇅	Openings a year ⇅	Typical entry education ⇅	Training ⇅
1	Fast Food and Counter Workers	3,854,050	$31,200	+5.8%	827,400	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
2	Home Health and Personal Care Aides	4,305,810	$35,800	+18.1%	760,500	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
3	Cashiers	3,089,410	$32,880	-6.5%	521,300	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
4	Retail Salespersons	3,897,860	$35,410	-0.3%	520,600	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
5	Stockers and Order Fillers	2,833,810	$37,330	+8.9%	430,700	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
6	Waiters and Waitresses	2,270,910	$35,230	+2.0%	423,100	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
7	Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	2,950,280	$40,240	+1.8%	340,500	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
8	Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	2,209,760	$36,840	+2.2%	321,800	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
9	Customer Service Representatives	2,595,750	$44,770	-5.3%	289,500	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
10	General and Operations Managers	3,503,020	$105,770	+5.0%	285,000	Bachelor's degree	None
11	Office Clerks, General	2,464,940	$45,010	-6.0%	249,000	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
12	Cooks, Restaurant	1,409,890	$37,390	+12.1%	218,600	No formal educational credential	Moderate-term on-the-job training
13	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	2,062,040	$58,640	+3.8%	214,500	Postsecondary nondegree award	Short-term on-the-job training
14	Nursing Assistants	1,448,910	$42,260	+2.6%	196,200	Postsecondary nondegree award	None
15	Registered Nurses	3,379,720	$97,550	+5.6%	180,800	Bachelor's degree	None
16	Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary	1,420,350	$36,780	-0.3%	176,200	Some college, no degree	None
17	Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	860,670	$35,510	+0.6%	175,500	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
18	First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	1,223,240	$44,080	+5.4%	171,500	High school diploma or equivalent	None
19	Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	1,706,790	$47,540	-6.0%	163,900	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
20	Security Guards	1,283,470	$38,020	+0.9%	156,000	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
21	Childcare Workers	518,910	$34,980	-2.0%	150,300	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
22	Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	952,640	$39,150	+4.7%	149,500	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
23	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	1,529,700	$49,590	+4.2%	148,700	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
24	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	1,373,680	$50,670	-5.6%	144,100	Some college, no degree	Moderate-term on-the-job training
25	Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	1,405,030	$44,650	+1.1%	138,700	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
26	Food Preparation Workers	893,600	$35,320	-3.0%	135,700	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
27	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	1,436,680	$69,500	+0.1%	127,400	High school diploma or equivalent	None
28	Bartenders	756,390	$34,340	+5.0%	121,200	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
29	Construction Laborers	1,096,780	$47,120	+7.3%	120,000	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
30	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	1,256,010	$69,990	+2.7%	115,700	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
31	Accountants and Auditors	1,449,500	$83,680	+5.0%	115,300	Bachelor's degree	None
32	First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	1,121,800	$48,520	-3.7%	113,500	High school diploma or equivalent	None
33	Medical Assistants	817,870	$45,690	+12.9%	109,700	Postsecondary nondegree award	None
34	Light Truck Drivers	983,300	$44,860	+6.3%	107,200	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
35	Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	432,690	$31,200	+3.4%	107,100	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
36	Receptionists and Information Clerks	910,180	$38,010	-1.7%	105,100	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
37	Managers, All Other	622,190	$141,900	+4.9%	100,900	Bachelor's degree	None
38	Amusement and Recreation Attendants	397,830	$32,150	+3.7%	100,400	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
39	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	1,238,190	$72,080	-0.9%	99,800	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
40	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	1,087,090	$83,050	+3.9%	98,700	Bachelor's degree	None
41	Software Developers	1,687,890	$135,980	+10.2%	95,300	Bachelor's degree	None
42	Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	542,750	$33,980	+5.3%	95,300	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
43	Management Analysts	898,280	$101,860	+10.1%	94,100	Bachelor's degree	None
44	Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	961,610	$45,930	+4.8%	89,200	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
45	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	1,388,390	$63,970	-0.4%	87,500	Bachelor's degree	None
46	Cooks, Fast Food	641,070	$30,890	+0.6%	86,400	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
47	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	899,580	$78,760	+7.0%	82,000	Bachelor's degree	None
48	Project Management Specialists	1,066,670	$102,320	+6.7%	76,500	Bachelor's degree	None
49	Human Resources Specialists	912,430	$75,940	+6.4%	73,700	Bachelor's degree	None
50	Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	305,710	$35,790	+7.7%	73,400	Postsecondary nondegree award	None
51	Electricians	757,220	$63,190	+9.2%	72,700	High school diploma or equivalent	Apprenticeship
52	Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse	265,500	$35,660	-2.4%	72,500	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
53	Dishwashers	477,450	$34,810	-1.0%	68,900	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
54	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	322,930	$47,160	+7.3%	68,000	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
55	Recreation Workers	331,490	$36,560	+4.3%	67,000	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
56	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	812,210	$79,920	+5.0%	67,000	High school diploma or equivalent	None
57	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	478,780	$38,140	+4.5%	66,700	Associate's degree	None
58	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	597,370	$48,570	+2.5%	66,700	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
59	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	704,640	$50,620	+5.0%	66,200	Postsecondary nondegree award	Short-term on-the-job training
60	Financial Managers	841,710	$166,570	+9.7%	65,600	Bachelor's degree	None
61	Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	524,770	$41,670	+2.0%	65,000	Bachelor's degree	None
62	Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	774,420	$46,420	+1.5%	64,700	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
63	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	1,065,210	$72,040	-0.2%	63,500	Bachelor's degree	None
64	Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	441,050	$37,450	+2.8%	62,900	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
65	Animal Caretakers	266,910	$35,360	+12.1%	62,800	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
66	Carpenters	670,090	$60,580	+3.9%	62,800	High school diploma or equivalent	Apprenticeship
67	Medical and Health Services Managers	597,080	$123,860	+24.2%	62,300	Bachelor's degree	None
68	Packers and Packagers, Hand	559,820	$36,280	-5.0%	61,800	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
69	Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks	816,870	$45,260	-7.6%	61,300	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
70	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	673,430	$74,450	+1.8%	61,000	High school diploma or equivalent	None
71	Bus Drivers, School	402,930	$47,920	+0.7%	56,500	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
72	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	623,640	$62,890	+3.0%	54,900	High school diploma or equivalent	None
73	Computer and Information Systems Managers	670,570	$175,140	+15.8%	53,500	Bachelor's degree	None
74	Dental Assistants	387,790	$48,070	+7.4%	53,000	Postsecondary nondegree award	None
75	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	648,410	$64,400	+3.0%	51,800	Postsecondary nondegree award	None
76	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	670,520	$76,210	+3.5%	51,500	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
77	Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	380,430	$35,830	+3.9%	51,500	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
78	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	491,930	$59,350	+18.4%	50,500	Master's degree	Internship/residency
79	Self-Enrichment Teachers	332,110	$46,800	+3.5%	50,000	High school diploma or equivalent	None
80	Construction Managers	380,360	$114,990	+9.1%	49,700	Bachelor's degree	Moderate-term on-the-job training
81	Social and Human Service Assistants	437,860	$45,930	+7.4%	48,900	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
82	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	617,500	$79,860	+4.1%	48,900	High school diploma or equivalent	None
83	Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	293,900	$35,360	+4.5%	48,800	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
84	Sales Managers	637,080	$148,270	+4.5%	47,300	Bachelor's degree	None
85	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	491,430	$77,710	+6.0%	47,200	Bachelor's degree	Moderate-term on-the-job training
86	Counter and Rental Clerks	400,810	$41,300	+3.0%	46,100	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
87	Training and Development Specialists	458,300	$69,280	+10.8%	46,000	Bachelor's degree	None
88	Driver/Sales Workers	409,180	$38,770	+7.9%	45,500	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
89	Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	157,550	$33,580	+5.5%	45,400	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
90	Pharmacy Technicians	471,680	$45,750	+6.4%	44,700	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
91	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	439,640	$64,520	+17.8%	44,400	High school diploma or equivalent	Long-term on-the-job training
92	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	459,910	$76,590	+0.0%	43,300	High school diploma or equivalent	None
93	Insurance Sales Agents	479,100	$62,280	+3.3%	43,100	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
94	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	465,840	$63,800	+6.8%	42,000	High school diploma or equivalent	Apprenticeship
95	Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	379,060	$43,220	+4.1%	41,400	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
96	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	392,880	$62,890	-0.3%	40,800	Associate's degree	None
97	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	409,670	$61,010	+10.9%	40,600	Postsecondary nondegree award	Long-term on-the-job training
98	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	416,210	$53,750	+2.4%	40,300	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
99	Computer User Support Specialists	717,190	$61,860	-3.5%	39,700	Some college, no degree	Moderate-term on-the-job training
100	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	478,090	$59,850	+4.6%	39,200	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
101	Nurse Practitioners	323,040	$132,300	+41.0%	29,400	Master's degree	None
102	Solar Photovoltaic Installers	31,350	$53,140	+36.5%	4,200	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
103	Data Scientists	262,440	$120,230	+34.6%	24,800	Bachelor's degree	None
104	Physical Therapist Assistants	112,430	$68,380	+23.0%	18,500	Associate's degree	None
105	Psychiatric Technicians	156,960	$45,130	+22.3%	17,000	Postsecondary nondegree award	Short-term on-the-job training
106	Computer and Information Research Scientists	37,200	$140,300	+21.8%	2,900	Master's degree	None
107	Occupational Therapy Assistants	51,290	$72,300	+21.5%	8,100	Associate's degree	None
108	Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	71,010	$45,570	+21.4%	11,800	Postsecondary nondegree award	None
109	Physician Assistants	162,150	$135,880	+21.1%	11,500	Master's degree	None
110	Information Security Analysts	190,650	$129,180	+21.0%	14,100	Bachelor's degree	None
111	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	30,590	$61,560	+19.4%	3,800	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
112	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	140,610	$90,150	+18.5%	17,100	Bachelor's degree	None
113	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	221,270	$107,310	+17.9%	24,900	Doctoral or professional degree	None
114	Logisticians	251,040	$82,320	+17.6%	26,600	Bachelor's degree	None
115	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	77,960	$80,250	+17.1%	8,500	Doctoral or professional degree	None
116	Speech-Language Pathologists	183,390	$97,870	+16.6%	12,500	Master's degree	Internship/residency
117	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	38,100	$68,020	+15.9%	3,000	Associate's degree	None
118	Massage Therapists	98,790	$58,450	+15.3%	20,400	Postsecondary nondegree award	None
119	Occupational Therapists	162,450	$100,330	+14.8%	10,000	Master's degree	None
120	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	90,160	$96,590	+13.9%	6,000	Associate's degree	None
121	Marriage and Family Therapists	66,740	$66,940	+13.5%	6,900	Master's degree	Internship/residency
122	Community Health Workers	61,660	$51,850	+12.7%	7,000	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
123	Athletic Trainers	30,500	$62,520	+12.7%	2,400	Master's degree	None
124	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	172,340	$103,410	+12.6%	10,500	Doctoral or professional degree	None
125	Therapists, All Other	22,640	$77,930	+12.6%	3,600	Bachelor's degree	None
126	Medical Equipment Repairers	65,990	$61,660	+12.6%	8,200	Associate's degree	Moderate-term on-the-job training
127	Industrial Engineers	365,740	$102,440	+12.4%	23,100	Bachelor's degree	None
128	Biochemists and Biophysicists	33,830	$127,410	+12.3%	2,900	Doctoral or professional degree	None
129	Operations Research Analysts	108,510	$88,940	+11.9%	7,500	Bachelor's degree	None
130	Physical Therapists	267,330	$102,760	+11.9%	13,400	Doctoral or professional degree	None
131	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	75,990	$100,580	+11.7%	4,100	Doctoral or professional degree	Internship/residency
132	Taxi Drivers	41,050	$42,100	+11.5%	20,400	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
133	Mechanical Engineers	296,810	$104,110	+11.2%	17,800	Bachelor's degree	None
134	Statisticians	29,030	$105,650	+11.0%	1,900	Master's degree	None
135	Medical Equipment Preparers	77,420	$47,700	+10.8%	10,700	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
136	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	37,870	$56,550	+10.7%	3,700	High school diploma or equivalent	Long-term on-the-job training
137	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	132,810	$60,280	+10.3%	12,500	Master's degree	Internship/residency
138	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	131,070	$95,320	+10.3%	10,900	High school diploma or equivalent	Long-term on-the-job training
139	Electrical Engineers	198,750	$120,630	+9.9%	11,400	Bachelor's degree	None
140	Tile and Stone Setters	35,850	$55,690	+9.8%	3,300	No formal educational credential	Long-term on-the-job training
141	Nurse Anesthetists	51,840	$236,590	+9.7%	2,400	Master's degree	None
142	Optometrists	42,790	$136,570	+9.5%	2,000	Doctoral or professional degree	None
143	Database Architects	67,140	$139,500	+9.4%	3,900	Bachelor's degree	None
144	Veterinarians	83,900	$130,100	+9.4%	3,100	Doctoral or professional degree	None
145	Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	129,140	$47,380	+9.4%	13,400	Associate's degree	None
146	Financial Examiners	67,830	$94,160	+9.3%	4,500	Bachelor's degree	Long-term on-the-job training
147	Actuaries	26,670	$130,000	+9.2%	1,500	Bachelor's degree	Long-term on-the-job training
148	Radiologists	26,770	$420,860	+3.4%	700	Doctoral or professional degree	Internship/residency
149	Surgeons, All Other	25,140	$414,010	+4.0%	700	Doctoral or professional degree	Internship/residency
150	Anesthesiologists	38,760	$391,490	+3.6%	1,100	Doctoral or professional degree	Internship/residency
151	Emergency Medicine Physicians	32,880	$335,550	+3.2%	900	Doctoral or professional degree	Internship/residency
152	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	21,260	$292,910	+1.7%	500	Doctoral or professional degree	Internship/residency
153	Psychiatrists	27,980	$281,870	+7.2%	900	Doctoral or professional degree	Internship/residency
154	Physicians, All Other	342,720	$265,930	+3.4%	9,400	Doctoral or professional degree	Internship/residency
155	General Internal Medicine Physicians	67,150	$256,560	+4.0%	1,900	Doctoral or professional degree	Internship/residency
156	Family Medicine Physicians	107,510	$244,180	+3.3%	2,900	Doctoral or professional degree	Internship/residency
157	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	103,560	$232,140	+8.3%	11,200	Bachelor's degree	Moderate-term on-the-job training
158	Chief Executives	204,350	$213,990	+3.2%	19,100	Bachelor's degree	None
159	Pediatricians, General	39,390	$210,040	+1.5%	1,000	Doctoral or professional degree	Internship/residency
160	Physicists	20,430	$172,250	+7.2%	1,300	Doctoral or professional degree	None
161	Architectural and Engineering Managers	220,260	$171,270	+5.5%	14,900	Bachelor's degree	None
162	Dentists, General	124,390	$170,950	+5.7%	4,200	Doctoral or professional degree	None
163	Natural Sciences Managers	108,690	$167,220	+8.2%	9,200	Bachelor's degree	None
164	Marketing Managers	395,240	$166,790	+6.9%	34,000	Bachelor's degree	None
165	Computer Hardware Engineers	76,660	$161,740	+9.1%	4,100	Bachelor's degree	None
166	Lawyers	754,500	$159,670	+4.7%	28,700	Doctoral or professional degree	None
167	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	24,030	$153,990	+2.8%	800	Doctoral or professional degree	Short-term on-the-job training
168	Human Resources Managers	220,660	$149,280	+5.5%	16,800	Bachelor's degree	None
169	Compensation and Benefits Managers	22,940	$149,230	+1.1%	1,600	Bachelor's degree	None
170	Purchasing Managers	84,320	$148,080	+4.0%	6,400	Bachelor's degree	None
171	Air Traffic Controllers	22,510	$148,080	+1.7%	2,100	Associate's degree	Long-term on-the-job training
172	Public Relations Managers	74,850	$146,910	+5.7%	6,100	Bachelor's degree	None
173	Pharmacists	321,970	$140,910	+5.2%	12,500	Doctoral or professional degree	None
174	Aerospace Engineers	67,710	$134,960	+8.3%	3,800	Bachelor's degree	None
175	Computer Network Architects	179,740	$134,050	+7.7%	9,600	Bachelor's degree	None
176	Advertising and Promotions Managers	21,470	$133,660	-3.7%	2,300	Bachelor's degree	None
177	Training and Development Managers	48,050	$133,000	+6.4%	4,100	Bachelor's degree	None
178	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	96,900	$130,220	+3.7%	4,900	Bachelor's degree	None
179	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	20,060	$128,500	+2.6%	1,800	Doctoral or professional degree	None
180	Industrial Production Managers	246,250	$126,060	+2.6%	17,000	Bachelor's degree	None
181	Fundraising Managers	38,810	$125,470	+5.4%	3,700	Bachelor's degree	None
182	Chemical Engineers	21,070	$125,040	+4.7%	1,100	Bachelor's degree	None
183	Sales Engineers	51,790	$124,900	+2.8%	3,800	Bachelor's degree	Moderate-term on-the-job training
184	Commercial Pilots	47,630	$123,220	+5.2%	5,200	Postsecondary nondegree award	Moderate-term on-the-job training
185	Engineers, All Other	154,070	$122,930	+3.7%	8,800	Bachelor's degree	None
186	Physical Scientists, All Other	22,300	$122,570	+2.1%	1,400	Bachelor's degree	None
187	Financial Risk Specialists	63,850	$117,330	+7.4%	4,800	Bachelor's degree	None
188	Computer Occupations, All Other	435,370	$116,580	+5.1%	27,000	Bachelor's degree	None
189	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	28,630	$115,210	+5.5%	1,900	Master's degree	None
190	Food Service Managers	238,430	$69,390	+5.8%	38,800	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
191	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	620,090	$64,370	-0.4%	38,800	Bachelor's degree	None
192	Billing and Posting Clerks	404,060	$48,500	-0.1%	37,000	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
193	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	311,180	$69,990	+3.7%	36,900	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
194	Bakers	236,200	$37,160	+5.5%	36,500	No formal educational credential	Moderate-term on-the-job training
195	Coaches and Scouts	248,950	$47,320	+6.1%	36,400	Bachelor's degree	None
196	Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks	261,420	$35,070	+1.8%	35,500	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
197	Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	248,530	$37,290	+7.1%	35,500	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
198	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	489,570	$78,660	+1.4%	35,100	Bachelor's degree	Moderate-term on-the-job training
199	Tutors	175,070	$43,350	-0.2%	34,200	Some college, no degree	None
200	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	392,550	$59,550	+4.4%	33,900	Bachelor's degree	None
201	Computer Systems Analysts	519,530	$105,850	+7.9%	32,900	Bachelor's degree	None
202	Compliance Officers	417,070	$80,730	+3.8%	32,700	Bachelor's degree	Moderate-term on-the-job training
203	Real Estate Sales Agents	193,370	$52,830	+1.7%	32,600	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
204	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	390,160	$59,650	-1.3%	32,600	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
205	First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	178,760	$49,100	+3.2%	30,800	High school diploma or equivalent	None
206	Parts Salespersons	270,070	$38,630	+3.0%	30,000	No formal educational credential	Moderate-term on-the-job training
207	Correctional Officers and Jailers	380,500	$58,940	-7.4%	28,400	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
208	Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	198,040	$34,890	+4.3%	28,200	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
209	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	353,310	$64,330	+2.9%	27,800	Master's degree	None
210	Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	121,770	$32,910	+0.9%	27,300	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
211	Production Workers, All Other	251,700	$40,110	+0.8%	27,300	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
212	Firefighters	345,990	$59,280	+3.7%	26,800	Postsecondary nondegree award	Long-term on-the-job training
213	Tellers	329,480	$43,030	-13.2%	26,800	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
214	Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals	32,810	$36,670	-3.2%	26,600	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
215	Machinists	287,050	$58,750	+1.0%	26,100	High school diploma or equivalent	Long-term on-the-job training
216	Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	246,970	$45,850	+5.0%	25,900	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
217	Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	164,090	$42,910	+2.7%	25,700	Bachelor's degree	None
218	Chefs and Head Cooks	200,040	$62,470	+6.6%	25,200	High school diploma or equivalent	None
219	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	225,190	$49,400	+3.0%	24,900	No formal educational credential	Moderate-term on-the-job training
220	Financial and Investment Analysts	361,980	$102,740	+7.2%	24,700	Bachelor's degree	None
221	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	289,960	$61,770	+3.6%	24,400	High school diploma or equivalent	Long-term on-the-job training
222	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	130,760	$58,430	+4.0%	23,900	High school diploma or equivalent	None
223	Couriers and Messengers	68,640	$39,200	+8.0%	23,800	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
224	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	284,800	$104,920	+1.2%	23,600	Bachelor's degree	Moderate-term on-the-job training
225	Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	126,580	$38,150	+9.1%	23,200	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
226	Instructional Coordinators	227,760	$77,440	+1.6%	23,100	Master's degree	None
227	Food Batchmakers	174,520	$42,290	+6.5%	23,100	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
228	Public Relations Specialists	283,380	$74,750	+1.8%	23,000	Bachelor's degree	None
229	Civil Engineers	367,840	$100,840	+6.4%	22,700	Bachelor's degree	None
230	Protective Service Workers, All Other	81,500	$42,540	+3.0%	22,600	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
231	Administrative Services Managers	263,960	$114,130	+5.2%	22,000	Bachelor's degree	None
232	Manicurists and Pedicurists	152,770	$35,760	+9.2%	21,900	Postsecondary nondegree award	None
233	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	214,390	$87,520	+0.5%	21,700	High school diploma or equivalent	None
234	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	159,240	$59,050	+4.1%	21,100	High school diploma or equivalent	Moderate-term on-the-job training
235	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	324,230	$78,000	-5.5%	20,900	High school diploma or equivalent	Long-term on-the-job training
236	Helpers--Production Workers	165,700	$39,070	-8.2%	20,900	High school diploma or equivalent	Short-term on-the-job training
237	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	332,940	$62,930	+2.7%	20,800	Bachelor's degree	None
238	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	328,330	$105,870	-0.3%	20,600	Master's degree	None
239	Postal Service Mail Carriers	328,820	$60,550	-0.3%	19,600	No formal educational credential	Short-term on-the-job training
240	Clergy	57,200	$60,810	+2.4%	19,200	Bachelor's degree	Moderate-term on-the-job training

Niche by niche

1. Fast Food and Counter Workers

Median pay $31,200 · 3,854,050 jobs · growth +5.8% · 827,400 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

2. Home Health and Personal Care Aides

Median pay $35,800 · 4,305,810 jobs · growth +18.1% · 760,500 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

3. Cashiers

Median pay $32,880 · 3,089,410 jobs · growth -6.5% · 521,300 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

4. Retail Salespersons

Median pay $35,410 · 3,897,860 jobs · growth -0.3% · 520,600 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

5. Stockers and Order Fillers

Median pay $37,330 · 2,833,810 jobs · growth +8.9% · 430,700 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

6. Waiters and Waitresses

Median pay $35,230 · 2,270,910 jobs · growth +2.0% · 423,100 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

7. Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

Median pay $40,240 · 2,950,280 jobs · growth +1.8% · 340,500 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

8. Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Median pay $36,840 · 2,209,760 jobs · growth +2.2% · 321,800 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

9. Customer Service Representatives

Median pay $44,770 · 2,595,750 jobs · growth -5.3% · 289,500 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

10. General and Operations Managers

Median pay $105,770 · 3,503,020 jobs · growth +5.0% · 285,000 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

11. Office Clerks, General

Median pay $45,010 · 2,464,940 jobs · growth -6.0% · 249,000 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

12. Cooks, Restaurant

Median pay $37,390 · 1,409,890 jobs · growth +12.1% · 218,600 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

13. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Median pay $58,640 · 2,062,040 jobs · growth +3.8% · 214,500 openings a year · entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

14. Nursing Assistants

Median pay $42,260 · 1,448,910 jobs · growth +2.6% · 196,200 openings a year · entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

15. Registered Nurses

Median pay $97,550 · 3,379,720 jobs · growth +5.6% · 180,800 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

16. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

Median pay $36,780 · 1,420,350 jobs · growth -0.3% · 176,200 openings a year · entry education: Some college, no degree

17. Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Median pay $35,510 · 860,670 jobs · growth +0.6% · 175,500 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

18. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Median pay $44,080 · 1,223,240 jobs · growth +5.4% · 171,500 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

19. Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Median pay $47,540 · 1,706,790 jobs · growth -6.0% · 163,900 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

20. Security Guards

Median pay $38,020 · 1,283,470 jobs · growth +0.9% · 156,000 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

21. Childcare Workers

Median pay $34,980 · 518,910 jobs · growth -2.0% · 150,300 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

22. Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Median pay $39,150 · 952,640 jobs · growth +4.7% · 149,500 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

23. Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Median pay $49,590 · 1,529,700 jobs · growth +4.2% · 148,700 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

24. Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Median pay $50,670 · 1,373,680 jobs · growth -5.6% · 144,100 openings a year · entry education: Some college, no degree

25. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

Median pay $44,650 · 1,405,030 jobs · growth +1.1% · 138,700 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

26. Food Preparation Workers

Median pay $35,320 · 893,600 jobs · growth -3.0% · 135,700 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

27. First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

Median pay $69,500 · 1,436,680 jobs · growth +0.1% · 127,400 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

28. Bartenders

Median pay $34,340 · 756,390 jobs · growth +5.0% · 121,200 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

29. Construction Laborers

Median pay $47,120 · 1,096,780 jobs · growth +7.3% · 120,000 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

30. Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

Median pay $69,990 · 1,256,010 jobs · growth +2.7% · 115,700 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

31. Accountants and Auditors

Median pay $83,680 · 1,449,500 jobs · growth +5.0% · 115,300 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

32. First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

Median pay $48,520 · 1,121,800 jobs · growth -3.7% · 113,500 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

33. Medical Assistants

Median pay $45,690 · 817,870 jobs · growth +12.9% · 109,700 openings a year · entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

34. Light Truck Drivers

Median pay $44,860 · 983,300 jobs · growth +6.3% · 107,200 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

35. Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

Median pay $31,200 · 432,690 jobs · growth +3.4% · 107,100 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

36. Receptionists and Information Clerks

Median pay $38,010 · 910,180 jobs · growth -1.7% · 105,100 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

37. Managers, All Other

Median pay $141,900 · 622,190 jobs · growth +4.9% · 100,900 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

38. Amusement and Recreation Attendants

Median pay $32,150 · 397,830 jobs · growth +3.7% · 100,400 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

39. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Median pay $72,080 · 1,238,190 jobs · growth -0.9% · 99,800 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

40. Business Operations Specialists, All Other

Median pay $83,050 · 1,087,090 jobs · growth +3.9% · 98,700 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

41. Software Developers

Median pay $135,980 · 1,687,890 jobs · growth +10.2% · 95,300 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

42. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Median pay $33,980 · 542,750 jobs · growth +5.3% · 95,300 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

43. Management Analysts

Median pay $101,860 · 898,280 jobs · growth +10.1% · 94,100 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

44. Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Median pay $45,930 · 961,610 jobs · growth +4.8% · 89,200 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

45. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Median pay $63,970 · 1,388,390 jobs · growth -0.4% · 87,500 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

46. Cooks, Fast Food

Median pay $30,890 · 641,070 jobs · growth +0.6% · 86,400 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

47. Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Median pay $78,760 · 899,580 jobs · growth +7.0% · 82,000 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

48. Project Management Specialists

Median pay $102,320 · 1,066,670 jobs · growth +6.7% · 76,500 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

49. Human Resources Specialists

Median pay $75,940 · 912,430 jobs · growth +6.4% · 73,700 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

50. Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Median pay $35,790 · 305,710 jobs · growth +7.7% · 73,400 openings a year · entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

51. Electricians

Median pay $63,190 · 757,220 jobs · growth +9.2% · 72,700 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

52. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

Median pay $35,660 · 265,500 jobs · growth -2.4% · 72,500 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

53. Dishwashers

Median pay $34,810 · 477,450 jobs · growth -1.0% · 68,900 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

54. Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Median pay $47,160 · 322,930 jobs · growth +7.3% · 68,000 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

55. Recreation Workers

Median pay $36,560 · 331,490 jobs · growth +4.3% · 67,000 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

56. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Median pay $79,920 · 812,210 jobs · growth +5.0% · 67,000 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

57. Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Median pay $38,140 · 478,780 jobs · growth +4.5% · 66,700 openings a year · entry education: Associate's degree

58. Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Median pay $48,570 · 597,370 jobs · growth +2.5% · 66,700 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

59. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Median pay $50,620 · 704,640 jobs · growth +5.0% · 66,200 openings a year · entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

60. Financial Managers

Median pay $166,570 · 841,710 jobs · growth +9.7% · 65,600 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

61. Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

Median pay $41,670 · 524,770 jobs · growth +2.0% · 65,000 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

62. Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Median pay $46,420 · 774,420 jobs · growth +1.5% · 64,700 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

63. Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Median pay $72,040 · 1,065,210 jobs · growth -0.2% · 63,500 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

64. Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Median pay $37,450 · 441,050 jobs · growth +2.8% · 62,900 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

65. Animal Caretakers

Median pay $35,360 · 266,910 jobs · growth +12.1% · 62,800 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

66. Carpenters

Median pay $60,580 · 670,090 jobs · growth +3.9% · 62,800 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

67. Medical and Health Services Managers

Median pay $123,860 · 597,080 jobs · growth +24.2% · 62,300 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

68. Packers and Packagers, Hand

Median pay $36,280 · 559,820 jobs · growth -5.0% · 61,800 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

69. Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks

Median pay $45,260 · 816,870 jobs · growth -7.6% · 61,300 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

70. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Median pay $74,450 · 673,430 jobs · growth +1.8% · 61,000 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

71. Bus Drivers, School

Median pay $47,920 · 402,930 jobs · growth +0.7% · 56,500 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

72. First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors

Median pay $62,890 · 623,640 jobs · growth +3.0% · 54,900 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

73. Computer and Information Systems Managers

Median pay $175,140 · 670,570 jobs · growth +15.8% · 53,500 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

74. Dental Assistants

Median pay $48,070 · 387,790 jobs · growth +7.4% · 53,000 openings a year · entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

75. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Median pay $64,400 · 648,410 jobs · growth +3.0% · 51,800 openings a year · entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

76. Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Median pay $76,210 · 670,520 jobs · growth +3.5% · 51,500 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

77. Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

Median pay $35,830 · 380,430 jobs · growth +3.9% · 51,500 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

78. Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

Median pay $59,350 · 491,930 jobs · growth +18.4% · 50,500 openings a year · entry education: Master's degree

79. Self-Enrichment Teachers

Median pay $46,800 · 332,110 jobs · growth +3.5% · 50,000 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

80. Construction Managers

Median pay $114,990 · 380,360 jobs · growth +9.1% · 49,700 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

82. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Median pay $79,860 · 617,500 jobs · growth +4.1% · 48,900 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

83. Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

Median pay $35,360 · 293,900 jobs · growth +4.5% · 48,800 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

84. Sales Managers

Median pay $148,270 · 637,080 jobs · growth +4.5% · 47,300 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

85. Buyers and Purchasing Agents

Median pay $77,710 · 491,430 jobs · growth +6.0% · 47,200 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

86. Counter and Rental Clerks

Median pay $41,300 · 400,810 jobs · growth +3.0% · 46,100 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

87. Training and Development Specialists

Median pay $69,280 · 458,300 jobs · growth +10.8% · 46,000 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

88. Driver/Sales Workers

Median pay $38,770 · 409,180 jobs · growth +7.9% · 45,500 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

89. Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Median pay $33,580 · 157,550 jobs · growth +5.5% · 45,400 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

90. Pharmacy Technicians

Median pay $45,750 · 471,680 jobs · growth +6.4% · 44,700 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

91. Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Median pay $64,520 · 439,640 jobs · growth +17.8% · 44,400 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

92. Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Median pay $76,590 · 459,910 jobs · growth +0.0% · 43,300 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

93. Insurance Sales Agents

Median pay $62,280 · 479,100 jobs · growth +3.3% · 43,100 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

94. Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Median pay $63,800 · 465,840 jobs · growth +6.8% · 42,000 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

95. Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

Median pay $43,220 · 379,060 jobs · growth +4.1% · 41,400 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

96. Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Median pay $62,890 · 392,880 jobs · growth -0.3% · 40,800 openings a year · entry education: Associate's degree

97. Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Median pay $61,010 · 409,670 jobs · growth +10.9% · 40,600 openings a year · entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

98. Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Median pay $53,750 · 416,210 jobs · growth +2.4% · 40,300 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

99. Computer User Support Specialists

Median pay $61,860 · 717,190 jobs · growth -3.5% · 39,700 openings a year · entry education: Some college, no degree

100. Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Median pay $59,850 · 478,090 jobs · growth +4.6% · 39,200 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

101. Nurse Practitioners

Median pay $132,300 · 323,040 jobs · growth +41.0% · 29,400 openings a year · entry education: Master's degree

102. Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Median pay $53,140 · 31,350 jobs · growth +36.5% · 4,200 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

103. Data Scientists

Median pay $120,230 · 262,440 jobs · growth +34.6% · 24,800 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

104. Physical Therapist Assistants

Median pay $68,380 · 112,430 jobs · growth +23.0% · 18,500 openings a year · entry education: Associate's degree

105. Psychiatric Technicians

Median pay $45,130 · 156,960 jobs · growth +22.3% · 17,000 openings a year · entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

106. Computer and Information Research Scientists

Median pay $140,300 · 37,200 jobs · growth +21.8% · 2,900 openings a year · entry education: Master's degree

107. Occupational Therapy Assistants

Median pay $72,300 · 51,290 jobs · growth +21.5% · 8,100 openings a year · entry education: Associate's degree

108. Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

Median pay $45,570 · 71,010 jobs · growth +21.4% · 11,800 openings a year · entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

109. Physician Assistants

Median pay $135,880 · 162,150 jobs · growth +21.1% · 11,500 openings a year · entry education: Master's degree

110. Information Security Analysts

Median pay $129,180 · 190,650 jobs · growth +21.0% · 14,100 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

111. Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Median pay $61,560 · 30,590 jobs · growth +19.4% · 3,800 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

112. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Median pay $90,150 · 140,610 jobs · growth +18.5% · 17,100 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

113. Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Median pay $107,310 · 221,270 jobs · growth +17.9% · 24,900 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

114. Logisticians

Median pay $82,320 · 251,040 jobs · growth +17.6% · 26,600 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

115. Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Median pay $80,250 · 77,960 jobs · growth +17.1% · 8,500 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

116. Speech-Language Pathologists

Median pay $97,870 · 183,390 jobs · growth +16.6% · 12,500 openings a year · entry education: Master's degree

117. Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars

Median pay $68,020 · 38,100 jobs · growth +15.9% · 3,000 openings a year · entry education: Associate's degree

118. Massage Therapists

Median pay $58,450 · 98,790 jobs · growth +15.3% · 20,400 openings a year · entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

119. Occupational Therapists

Median pay $100,330 · 162,450 jobs · growth +14.8% · 10,000 openings a year · entry education: Master's degree

120. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Median pay $96,590 · 90,160 jobs · growth +13.9% · 6,000 openings a year · entry education: Associate's degree

121. Marriage and Family Therapists

Median pay $66,940 · 66,740 jobs · growth +13.5% · 6,900 openings a year · entry education: Master's degree

122. Community Health Workers

Median pay $51,850 · 61,660 jobs · growth +12.7% · 7,000 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

123. Athletic Trainers

Median pay $62,520 · 30,500 jobs · growth +12.7% · 2,400 openings a year · entry education: Master's degree

124. Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Median pay $103,410 · 172,340 jobs · growth +12.6% · 10,500 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

125. Therapists, All Other

Median pay $77,930 · 22,640 jobs · growth +12.6% · 3,600 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

126. Medical Equipment Repairers

Median pay $61,660 · 65,990 jobs · growth +12.6% · 8,200 openings a year · entry education: Associate's degree

127. Industrial Engineers

Median pay $102,440 · 365,740 jobs · growth +12.4% · 23,100 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

128. Biochemists and Biophysicists

Median pay $127,410 · 33,830 jobs · growth +12.3% · 2,900 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

129. Operations Research Analysts

Median pay $88,940 · 108,510 jobs · growth +11.9% · 7,500 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

130. Physical Therapists

Median pay $102,760 · 267,330 jobs · growth +11.9% · 13,400 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

131. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Median pay $100,580 · 75,990 jobs · growth +11.7% · 4,100 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

132. Taxi Drivers

Median pay $42,100 · 41,050 jobs · growth +11.5% · 20,400 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

133. Mechanical Engineers

Median pay $104,110 · 296,810 jobs · growth +11.2% · 17,800 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

134. Statisticians

Median pay $105,650 · 29,030 jobs · growth +11.0% · 1,900 openings a year · entry education: Master's degree

135. Medical Equipment Preparers

Median pay $47,700 · 77,420 jobs · growth +10.8% · 10,700 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

136. Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Median pay $56,550 · 37,870 jobs · growth +10.7% · 3,700 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

138. Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Median pay $95,320 · 131,070 jobs · growth +10.3% · 10,900 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

139. Electrical Engineers

Median pay $120,630 · 198,750 jobs · growth +9.9% · 11,400 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

140. Tile and Stone Setters

Median pay $55,690 · 35,850 jobs · growth +9.8% · 3,300 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

141. Nurse Anesthetists

Median pay $236,590 · 51,840 jobs · growth +9.7% · 2,400 openings a year · entry education: Master's degree

142. Optometrists

Median pay $136,570 · 42,790 jobs · growth +9.5% · 2,000 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

143. Database Architects

Median pay $139,500 · 67,140 jobs · growth +9.4% · 3,900 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

144. Veterinarians

Median pay $130,100 · 83,900 jobs · growth +9.4% · 3,100 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

145. Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Median pay $47,380 · 129,140 jobs · growth +9.4% · 13,400 openings a year · entry education: Associate's degree

146. Financial Examiners

Median pay $94,160 · 67,830 jobs · growth +9.3% · 4,500 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

147. Actuaries

Median pay $130,000 · 26,670 jobs · growth +9.2% · 1,500 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

148. Radiologists

Median pay $420,860 · 26,770 jobs · growth +3.4% · 700 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

149. Surgeons, All Other

Median pay $414,010 · 25,140 jobs · growth +4.0% · 700 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

150. Anesthesiologists

Median pay $391,490 · 38,760 jobs · growth +3.6% · 1,100 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

151. Emergency Medicine Physicians

Median pay $335,550 · 32,880 jobs · growth +3.2% · 900 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

152. Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Median pay $292,910 · 21,260 jobs · growth +1.7% · 500 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

153. Psychiatrists

Median pay $281,870 · 27,980 jobs · growth +7.2% · 900 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

154. Physicians, All Other

Median pay $265,930 · 342,720 jobs · growth +3.4% · 9,400 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

155. General Internal Medicine Physicians

Median pay $256,560 · 67,150 jobs · growth +4.0% · 1,900 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

156. Family Medicine Physicians

Median pay $244,180 · 107,510 jobs · growth +3.3% · 2,900 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

157. Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Median pay $232,140 · 103,560 jobs · growth +8.3% · 11,200 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

158. Chief Executives

Median pay $213,990 · 204,350 jobs · growth +3.2% · 19,100 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

159. Pediatricians, General

Median pay $210,040 · 39,390 jobs · growth +1.5% · 1,000 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

160. Physicists

Median pay $172,250 · 20,430 jobs · growth +7.2% · 1,300 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

161. Architectural and Engineering Managers

Median pay $171,270 · 220,260 jobs · growth +5.5% · 14,900 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

162. Dentists, General

Median pay $170,950 · 124,390 jobs · growth +5.7% · 4,200 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

163. Natural Sciences Managers

Median pay $167,220 · 108,690 jobs · growth +8.2% · 9,200 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

164. Marketing Managers

Median pay $166,790 · 395,240 jobs · growth +6.9% · 34,000 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

165. Computer Hardware Engineers

Median pay $161,740 · 76,660 jobs · growth +9.1% · 4,100 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

166. Lawyers

Median pay $159,670 · 754,500 jobs · growth +4.7% · 28,700 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

167. Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Median pay $153,990 · 24,030 jobs · growth +2.8% · 800 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

168. Human Resources Managers

Median pay $149,280 · 220,660 jobs · growth +5.5% · 16,800 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

169. Compensation and Benefits Managers

Median pay $149,230 · 22,940 jobs · growth +1.1% · 1,600 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

170. Purchasing Managers

Median pay $148,080 · 84,320 jobs · growth +4.0% · 6,400 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

171. Air Traffic Controllers

Median pay $148,080 · 22,510 jobs · growth +1.7% · 2,100 openings a year · entry education: Associate's degree

172. Public Relations Managers

Median pay $146,910 · 74,850 jobs · growth +5.7% · 6,100 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

173. Pharmacists

Median pay $140,910 · 321,970 jobs · growth +5.2% · 12,500 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

174. Aerospace Engineers

Median pay $134,960 · 67,710 jobs · growth +8.3% · 3,800 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

175. Computer Network Architects

Median pay $134,050 · 179,740 jobs · growth +7.7% · 9,600 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

176. Advertising and Promotions Managers

Median pay $133,660 · 21,470 jobs · growth -3.7% · 2,300 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

177. Training and Development Managers

Median pay $133,000 · 48,050 jobs · growth +6.4% · 4,100 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

178. Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Median pay $130,220 · 96,900 jobs · growth +3.7% · 4,900 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

179. Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Median pay $128,500 · 20,060 jobs · growth +2.6% · 1,800 openings a year · entry education: Doctoral or professional degree

180. Industrial Production Managers

Median pay $126,060 · 246,250 jobs · growth +2.6% · 17,000 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

181. Fundraising Managers

Median pay $125,470 · 38,810 jobs · growth +5.4% · 3,700 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

182. Chemical Engineers

Median pay $125,040 · 21,070 jobs · growth +4.7% · 1,100 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

183. Sales Engineers

Median pay $124,900 · 51,790 jobs · growth +2.8% · 3,800 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

184. Commercial Pilots

Median pay $123,220 · 47,630 jobs · growth +5.2% · 5,200 openings a year · entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

185. Engineers, All Other

Median pay $122,930 · 154,070 jobs · growth +3.7% · 8,800 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

186. Physical Scientists, All Other

Median pay $122,570 · 22,300 jobs · growth +2.1% · 1,400 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

187. Financial Risk Specialists

Median pay $117,330 · 63,850 jobs · growth +7.4% · 4,800 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

188. Computer Occupations, All Other

Median pay $116,580 · 435,370 jobs · growth +5.1% · 27,000 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

189. Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other

Median pay $115,210 · 28,630 jobs · growth +5.5% · 1,900 openings a year · entry education: Master's degree

190. Food Service Managers

Median pay $69,390 · 238,430 jobs · growth +5.8% · 38,800 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

191. Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Median pay $64,370 · 620,090 jobs · growth -0.4% · 38,800 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

192. Billing and Posting Clerks

Median pay $48,500 · 404,060 jobs · growth -0.1% · 37,000 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

193. Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Median pay $69,990 · 311,180 jobs · growth +3.7% · 36,900 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

194. Bakers

Median pay $37,160 · 236,200 jobs · growth +5.5% · 36,500 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

195. Coaches and Scouts

Median pay $47,320 · 248,950 jobs · growth +6.1% · 36,400 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

196. Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

Median pay $35,070 · 261,420 jobs · growth +1.8% · 35,500 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

197. Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

Median pay $37,290 · 248,530 jobs · growth +7.1% · 35,500 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

198. Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

Median pay $78,660 · 489,570 jobs · growth +1.4% · 35,100 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

199. Tutors

Median pay $43,350 · 175,070 jobs · growth -0.2% · 34,200 openings a year · entry education: Some college, no degree

201. Computer Systems Analysts

Median pay $105,850 · 519,530 jobs · growth +7.9% · 32,900 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

202. Compliance Officers

Median pay $80,730 · 417,070 jobs · growth +3.8% · 32,700 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

203. Real Estate Sales Agents

Median pay $52,830 · 193,370 jobs · growth +1.7% · 32,600 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

204. Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Median pay $59,650 · 390,160 jobs · growth -1.3% · 32,600 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

205. First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Median pay $49,100 · 178,760 jobs · growth +3.2% · 30,800 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

206. Parts Salespersons

Median pay $38,630 · 270,070 jobs · growth +3.0% · 30,000 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

207. Correctional Officers and Jailers

Median pay $58,940 · 380,500 jobs · growth -7.4% · 28,400 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

208. Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

Median pay $34,890 · 198,040 jobs · growth +4.3% · 28,200 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

209. Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Median pay $64,330 · 353,310 jobs · growth +2.9% · 27,800 openings a year · entry education: Master's degree

210. Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

Median pay $32,910 · 121,770 jobs · growth +0.9% · 27,300 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

211. Production Workers, All Other

Median pay $40,110 · 251,700 jobs · growth +0.8% · 27,300 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

212. Firefighters

Median pay $59,280 · 345,990 jobs · growth +3.7% · 26,800 openings a year · entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

213. Tellers

Median pay $43,030 · 329,480 jobs · growth -13.2% · 26,800 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

214. Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Median pay $36,670 · 32,810 jobs · growth -3.2% · 26,600 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

215. Machinists

Median pay $58,750 · 287,050 jobs · growth +1.0% · 26,100 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

216. Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers

Median pay $45,850 · 246,970 jobs · growth +5.0% · 25,900 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

217. Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Median pay $42,910 · 164,090 jobs · growth +2.7% · 25,700 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

218. Chefs and Head Cooks

Median pay $62,470 · 200,040 jobs · growth +6.6% · 25,200 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

219. Painters, Construction and Maintenance

Median pay $49,400 · 225,190 jobs · growth +3.0% · 24,900 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

220. Financial and Investment Analysts

Median pay $102,740 · 361,980 jobs · growth +7.2% · 24,700 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

221. Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Median pay $61,770 · 289,960 jobs · growth +3.6% · 24,400 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

222. First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Median pay $58,430 · 130,760 jobs · growth +4.0% · 23,900 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

223. Couriers and Messengers

Median pay $39,200 · 68,640 jobs · growth +8.0% · 23,800 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

224. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

Median pay $104,920 · 284,800 jobs · growth +1.2% · 23,600 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

225. Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Median pay $38,150 · 126,580 jobs · growth +9.1% · 23,200 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

226. Instructional Coordinators

Median pay $77,440 · 227,760 jobs · growth +1.6% · 23,100 openings a year · entry education: Master's degree

227. Food Batchmakers

Median pay $42,290 · 174,520 jobs · growth +6.5% · 23,100 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

228. Public Relations Specialists

Median pay $74,750 · 283,380 jobs · growth +1.8% · 23,000 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

229. Civil Engineers

Median pay $100,840 · 367,840 jobs · growth +6.4% · 22,700 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

230. Protective Service Workers, All Other

Median pay $42,540 · 81,500 jobs · growth +3.0% · 22,600 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

231. Administrative Services Managers

Median pay $114,130 · 263,960 jobs · growth +5.2% · 22,000 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

232. Manicurists and Pedicurists

Median pay $35,760 · 152,770 jobs · growth +9.2% · 21,900 openings a year · entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

233. First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers

Median pay $87,520 · 214,390 jobs · growth +0.5% · 21,700 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

234. Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Median pay $59,050 · 159,240 jobs · growth +4.1% · 21,100 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

235. Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Median pay $78,000 · 324,230 jobs · growth -5.5% · 20,900 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

236. Helpers--Production Workers

Median pay $39,070 · 165,700 jobs · growth -8.2% · 20,900 openings a year · entry education: High school diploma or equivalent

237. Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

Median pay $62,930 · 332,940 jobs · growth +2.7% · 20,800 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

238. Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary

Median pay $105,870 · 328,330 jobs · growth -0.3% · 20,600 openings a year · entry education: Master's degree

239. Postal Service Mail Carriers

Median pay $60,550 · 328,820 jobs · growth -0.3% · 19,600 openings a year · entry education: No formal educational credential

240. Clergy

Median pay $60,810 · 57,200 jobs · growth +2.4% · 19,200 openings a year · entry education: Bachelor's degree

Method and sources

Pay and employment: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Growth and openings: BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Education and training: BLS typical entry requirements.

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