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To help visitors evaluate career options, BrainTrack's US Colleges by Career section provides:
- Career Statistics – For each occupation below, see:
- number of US jobs (1), sorted from most to least within each category
- percent of US workers with bachelor degrees or higher, some college studies, or high school diplomas or less (1)
- typical US annual pay ranges (1)
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Management [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| General Managers | | | 1,698,000 | | | 48% | 33% | 20% | | | $45k - $92k - * |
| Financial Managers | | | 501,000 | | | 60% | 27% | 13% | | | $54k - $99k - * |
| Managers, all other | | | 365,000 | | | 55% | 27% | 17% | | | $47k - $90k - $154k |
| Sales Managers | | | 334,000 | | | 69% | 22% | 9% | | | $47k - $97k - * |
| Chief Executives | | | 302,000 | | | 65% | 22% | 13% | | | $69k - $159k - * |
| Computer Systems Managers | | | 277,000 | | | 73% | 23% | 5% | | | $69k - $112k - * |
| Health Services Managers | | | 258,000 | | | 57% | 32% | 11% | | | $48k - $80k - $138k |
| Administrative Services Managers | | | 247,000 | | | 40% | 39% | 21% | | | $37k - $74k - $130k |
| Construction Managers | | | 221,000 | | | 29% | 31% | 40% | | | $47k - $80k - $146k |
| Elementary and Secondary School Administrators | | | 219,000 | | | 78% | 15% | 6% | | | $56k - $84k - $124k |
| Food Service Managers | | | 196,000 | | | 24% | 36% | 40% | | | $29k - $46k - $77k |
| Engineering Managers | | | 182,000 | | | 84% | 12% | 4% | | | $73k - $115k - * |
| Marketing Managers | | | 167,000 | | | 69% | 22% | 9% | | | $55k - $109k - * |
| Property Managers | | | 160,000 | | | 36% | 37% | 27% | | | $22k - $46k - $102k |
| Industrial Production Managers | | | 154,000 | | | 43% | 32% | 25% | | | $50k - $83k - $141k |
| Social Service Managers | | | 117,000 | | | 72% | 20% | 9% | | | $33k - $56k - $96k |
| Postsecondary Administrators | | | 97,000 | | | 78% | 15% | 6% | | | $45k - $81k - $161k |
| Transportation Managers | | | 96,000 | | | 25% | 36% | 39% | | | $45k - $79k - $130k |
| Purchasing Managers | | | 67,000 | | | 57% | 28% | 15% | | | $51k - $89k - $143k |
| Legislators | | | 65,000 | | | 65% | 22% | 13% | | | $14k - $17k - $81k |
| Human Resources Managers, all other | | | 61,000 | | | 58% | 28% | 15% | | | $57k - $96k - $163k |
| Public Relations Managers | | | 52,000 | | | 75% | 16% | 9% | | | $47k - $89k - * |
| Preschool and Child Care Administrators | | | 50,000 | | | 78% | 15% | 6% | | | $26k - $40k - $77k |
| Natural Sciences Managers | | | 43,000 | | | 93% | 0% | 0% | | | $66k - $113k - * |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | | | 39,000 | | | 58% | 28% | 15% | | | $49k - $87k - $147k |
| Advertising Managers | | | 36,000 | | | 76% | 18% | 7% | | | $40k - $80k - * |
| Lodging Managers | | | 32,000 | | | 45% | 32% | 23% | | | $28k - $46k - $84k |
| Training and Development Managers | | | 29,000 | | | 58% | 28% | 15% | | | $48k - $88k - $149k |
| Education Administrators, all other | | | 28,000 | | | 78% | 15% | 6% | | | $39k - $72k - $125k |
| Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | | | 26,000 | | | 55% | 27% | 17% | | | $39k - $59k - $80k |
| Funeral Directors | | | 26,000 | | | 41% | 51% | 9% | | | $30k - $52k - $93k |
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Business [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Accountants and Auditors | | | 1,134,000 | | | 79% | 17% | 4% | | | $37k - $59k - $102k |
| Business Operations Specialists, all other | | | 1,030,000 | | | 49% | 33% | 18% | | | $33k - $60k - $103k |
| Management Analysts | | | 536,000 | | | 78% | 16% | 7% | | | $42k - $74k - $134k |
| Loan Officers | | | 322,000 | | | 49% | 35% | 16% | | | $31k - $55k - $106k |
| Financial Analysts | | | 237,000 | | | 87% | 10% | 3% | | | $43k - $73k - $141k |
| Cost Estimators | | | 218,000 | | | 32% | 40% | 28% | | | $33k - $57k - $94k |
| Human Resources Specialists, all other | | | 217,000 | | | 56% | 30% | 14% | | | $28k - $56k - $94k |
| Training Specialists | | | 207,000 | | | 56% | 30% | 14% | | | $29k - $51k - $85k |
| Employment Specialists | | | 206,000 | | | 56% | 30% | 14% | | | $28k - $45k - $86k |
| Personal Financial Advisors | | | 147,000 | | | 81% | 15% | 4% | | | $34k - $69k - * |
| Financial Specialists, all other | | | 145,000 | | | 50% | 34% | 17% | | | $34k - $57k - $101k |
| Compensation and Benefits Specialists | | | 116,000 | | | 56% | 30% | 14% | | | $34k - $54k - $84k |
| Insurance Underwriters | | | 99,000 | | | 53% | 32% | 16% | | | $35k - $57k - $100k |
| Logisticians | | | 99,000 | | | 43% | 38% | 19% | | | $40k - $66k - $102k |
| Credit Analysts | | | 74,000 | | | 60% | 25% | 15% | | | $32k - $55k - $108k |
| Real Estate Appraisers | | | 66,000 | | | 44% | 39% | 17% | | | $26k - $47k - $89k |
| Tax Examiners and Revenue Agents | | | 66,000 | | | 43% | 34% | 23% | | | $28k - $48k - $90k |
| Budget Analysts | | | 63,000 | | | 78% | 18% | 4% | | | $42k - $65k - $100k |
| Meeting and Convention Planners | | | 48,000 | | | 67% | 22% | 11% | | | $27k - $44k - $75k |
| Loan Counselors | | | 29,000 | | | 49% | 35% | 16% | | | $27k - $37k - $64k |
| Financial Examiners | | | 26,000 | | | 76% | 15% | 0% | | | $39k - $71k - $128k |
| Emergency Management Specialists | | | 12,000 | | | 49% | 33% | 18% | | | $28k - $50k - $85k |
| Performer Agents | | | 12,000 | | | 59% | 23% | 18% | | | $28k - $63k - * |
| Auto Insurance Appraisers | | | 11,000 | | | 47% | 35% | 18% | | | $37k - $53k - $73k |
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Computing and Mathematics [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Computer Support Specialists | | | 546,000 | | | 43% | 44% | 13% | | | $27k - $43k - $71k |
| Software Engineers - Applications | | | 494,000 | | | 85% | 13% | 2% | | | $54k - $85k - $129k |
| Systems Analysts | | | 490,000 | | | 68% | 25% | 7% | | | $45k - $76k - $118k |
| Computer Programmers | | | 394,000 | | | 73% | 22% | 6% | | | $40k - $70k - $111k |
| Software Engineers - Systems | | | 382,000 | | | 85% | 13% | 2% | | | $58k - $92k - $136k |
| Network and Systems Administrators | | | 328,000 | | | 50% | 42% | 8% | | | $41k - $66k - $104k |
| Network and Communications Analysts | | | 230,000 | | | 57% | 35% | 8% | | | $42k - $71k - $111k |
| Computer Specialists, all other | | | 192,000 | | | 68% | 25% | 7% | | | $41k - $75k - $115k |
| Database Administrators | | | 116,000 | | | 72% | 24% | 5% | | | $40k - $70k - $112k |
| Operations Research Analysts | | | 61,000 | | | 71% | 23% | 7% | | | $40k - $69k - $118k |
| Computer and Information Scientists | | | 27,000 | | | 68% | 25% | 7% | | | $57k - $98k - $151k |
| Statisticians | | | 21,000 | | | 93% | 6% | 0% | | | $40k - $73k - $117k |
| Actuaries | | | 18,000 | | | 99% | 0% | 0% | | | $49k - $85k - $161k |
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Architecture and Engineering [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Civil Engineers | | | 261,000 | | | 87% | 10% | 3% | | | $48k - $75k - $116k |
| Mechanical Engineers | | | 234,000 | | | 78% | 18% | 4% | | | $48k - $75k - $115k |
| Industrial Engineers | | | 215,000 | | | 74% | 19% | 8% | | | $48k - $74k - $107k |
| Engineers, all other | | | 169,000 | | | 82% | 15% | 3% | | | $49k - $89k - $132k |
| Electrical and Electronic Technicians | | | 162,000 | | | 18% | 54% | 27% | | | $32k - $53k - $79k |
| Electrical Engineers | | | 155,000 | | | 81% | 17% | 3% | | | $53k - $82k - $126k |
| Electronics Engineers | | | 140,000 | | | 81% | 17% | 3% | | | $55k - $86k - $130k |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | | | 115,000 | | | 25% | 62% | 13% | | | $28k - $44k - $67k |
| Architects | | | 111,000 | | | 88% | 10% | 2% | | | $41k - $70k - $119k |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | | | 88,000 | | | 18% | 54% | 27% | | | $27k - $44k - $67k |
| Mechanical Drafters | | | 77,000 | | | 25% | 62% | 13% | | | $29k - $47k - $71k |
| Engineering Technicians, all other | | | 74,000 | | | 18% | 54% | 27% | | | $30k - $57k - $83k |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | | | 73,000 | | | 70% | 23% | 7% | | | $59k - $97k - $149k |
| Industrial Engineering Technicians | | | 73,000 | | | 18% | 54% | 27% | | | $30k - $47k - $76k |
| Aerospace Engineers | | | 68,000 | | | 87% | 10% | 3% | | | $58k - $93k - $135k |
| Surveyors | | | 56,000 | | | 82% | 18% | 0% | | | $30k - $53k - $86k |
| Environmental Engineers | | | 53,000 | | | 86% | 10% | 0% | | | $45k - $74k - $115k |
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians | | | 46,000 | | | 18% | 54% | 27% | | | $31k - $48k - $73k |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | | | 33,000 | | | 25% | 62% | 13% | | | $32k - $51k - $80k |
| Chemical Engineers | | | 31,000 | | | 91% | 6% | 0% | | | $54k - $85k - $130k |
| Health and Safety Engineers | | | 25,000 | | | 74% | 19% | 8% | | | $44k - $72k - $106k |
| Materials Engineers | | | 24,000 | | | 77% | 19% | 0% | | | $51k - $82k - $124k |
| Landscape Architects | | | 21,000 | | | 88% | 10% | 2% | | | $37k - $59k - $97k |
| Petroleum Engineers | | | 21,000 | | | 80% | 18% | 0% | | | $58k - $108k - * |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians | | | 21,000 | | | 18% | 54% | 27% | | | $27k - $41k - $68k |
| Drafters, all other | | | 21,000 | | | 25% | 62% | 13% | | | $28k - $45k - $71k |
| Nuclear Engineers | | | 17,000 | | | 82% | 15% | 3% | | | $68k - $97k - $137k |
| Electromechanical Technicians | | | 16,000 | | | 18% | 54% | 27% | | | $30k - $46k - $71k |
| Biomedical Engineers | | | 15,000 | | | 76% | 18% | 0% | | | $48k - $77k - $122k |
| Cartographers | | | 12,000 | | | 82% | 18% | 0% | | | $31k - $51k - $88k |
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Sciences [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Market Research Analysts | | | 230,000 | | | 82% | 14% | 4% | | | $34k - $61k - $112k |
| Medical Scientists | | | 100,000 | | | 99% | 0% | 0% | | | $40k - $73k - $135k |
| Clinical Psychologists | | | 98,000 | | | 99% | 0% | 0% | | | $38k - $64k - $107k |
| Chemists | | | 83,000 | | | 93% | 7% | 0% | | | $38k - $66k - $113k |
| Environmental Scientists | | | 80,000 | | | 93% | 7% | 0% | | | $36k - $60k - $103k |
| Biological Technicians | | | 72,000 | | | 60% | 26% | 14% | | | $25k - $38k - $62k |
| Chemical Technicians | | | 66,000 | | | 37% | 33% | 30% | | | $26k - $42k - $65k |
| Life Science Technicians, all other | | | 58,000 | | | 46% | 35% | 19% | | | $23k - $40k - $67k |
| Urban and Regional Planners | | | 37,000 | | | 92% | 0% | 0% | | | $38k - $60k - $92k |
| Environmental Science Technicians | | | 33,000 | | | 46% | 35% | 19% | | | $26k - $40k - $65k |
| Geoscientists | | | 31,000 | | | 93% | 7% | 0% | | | $42k - $79k - $155k |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | | | 31,000 | | | 46% | 35% | 19% | | | $23k - $32k - $52k |
| Social Scientists, all other | | | 29,000 | | | 90% | 10% | 0% | | | $37k - $69k - $108k |
| Biological Scientists, all other | | | 28,000 | | | 95% | 5% | 0% | | | $36k - $65k - $101k |
| Physical Scientists, all other | | | 23,000 | | | 98% | 2% | 0% | | | $46k - $92k - $139k |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | | | 22,000 | | | 95% | 5% | 0% | | | $44k - $83k - $139k |
| Survey Researchers | | | 21,000 | | | 82% | 14% | 4% | | | $18k - $36k - $76k |
| Agricultural and Food Technicians | | | 19,000 | | | 32% | 26% | 43% | | | $22k - $34k - $54k |
| Social Science Research Assistants | | | 18,000 | | | 46% | 35% | 19% | | | $21k - $36k - $59k |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | | | 18,000 | | | 95% | 5% | 0% | | | $34k - $55k - $91k |
| Conservation Scientists | | | 16,000 | | | 86% | 14% | 0% | | | $35k - $59k - $87k |
| Microbiologists | | | 16,000 | | | 95% | 5% | 0% | | | $38k - $64k - $111k |
| Physicists | | | 15,000 | | | 95% | 0% | 0% | | | $57k - $103k - $159k |
| Geological and Petroleum Technicians | | | 15,000 | | | 32% | 35% | 34% | | | $27k - $53k - $97k |
| Economists | | | 13,000 | | | 100% | 0% | 0% | | | $44k - $84k - $149k |
| Life Scientists, all other | | | 12,000 | | | 99% | 0% | 0% | | | $36k - $61k - $116k |
| Forensic Science Technicians | | | 12,000 | | | 46% | 35% | 19% | | | $31k - $50k - $80k |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | | | 11,000 | | | 82% | 18% | 0% | | | $34k - $58k - $105k |
| Food Scientists | | | 11,000 | | | 82% | 18% | 0% | | | $34k - $60k - $105k |
| Foresters | | | 10,000 | | | 86% | 14% | 0% | | | $35k - $54k - $78k |
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Community and Social Services [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Human Service Assistants | | | 333,000 | | | 58% | 26% | 16% | | | $18k - $27k - $44k |
| Family and School Social Workers | | | 274,000 | | | 77% | 16% | 7% | | | $26k - $40k - $66k |
| Educational Counselors | | | 243,000 | | | 73% | 18% | 9% | | | $29k - $51k - $82k |
| Medical and Public Health Social Workers | | | 132,000 | | | 77% | 16% | 7% | | | $28k - $46k - $69k |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | | | 131,000 | | | 77% | 16% | 7% | | | $22k - $37k - $61k |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | | | 113,000 | | | 73% | 18% | 9% | | | $20k - $31k - $57k |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, all other | | | 108,000 | | | 58% | 26% | 16% | | | $22k - $38k - $63k |
| Mental Health Counselors | | | 105,000 | | | 73% | 18% | 9% | | | $24k - $37k - $63k |
| Probation Officers | | | 97,000 | | | 58% | 26% | 16% | | | $29k - $46k - $78k |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Counselors | | | 79,000 | | | 73% | 18% | 9% | | | $24k - $37k - $59k |
| Social Workers, all other | | | 68,000 | | | 77% | 16% | 7% | | | $27k - $46k - $74k |
| Health Educators | | | 62,000 | | | 58% | 26% | 16% | | | $26k - $44k - $78k |
| Clergy | | | 42,000 | | | 75% | 17% | 9% | | | $21k - $42k - $74k |
| Counselors, all other | | | 30,000 | | | 73% | 18% | 9% | | | $24k - $40k - $64k |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | | | 25,000 | | | 73% | 18% | 9% | | | $28k - $45k - $71k |
| Religious Directors | | | 15,000 | | | 64% | 26% | 10% | | | $19k - $36k - $68k |
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Legal [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Lawyers | | | 554,000 | | | 99% | 1% | 0% | | | $54k - $111k - * |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | | | 253,000 | | | 45% | 43% | 13% | | | $29k - $46k - $73k |
| Law Clerks | | | 32,000 | | | 38% | 39% | 23% | | | $23k - $37k - $63k |
| Judges and Magistrates | | | 25,000 | | | 99% | 1% | 0% | | | $32k - $110k - $162k |
| Court Reporters | | | 18,000 | | | 38% | 39% | 23% | | | $25k - $50k - $84k |
| Administrative Judges | | | 13,000 | | | 99% | 1% | 0% | | | $37k - $77k - $140k |
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Education [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Postsecondary Teachers | | | 1,672,000 | | | 95% | 5% | 0% | | | * - $56k - * |
| Elementary School Teachers | | | 1,544,000 | | | 95% | 5% | 0% | | | $33k - $49k - $78k |
| Teacher Assistants | | | 1,267,000 | | | 18% | 45% | 37% | | | $15k - $22k - $34k |
| Secondary School Teachers | | | 1,090,000 | | | 96% | 4% | 1% | | | $34k - $51k - $81k |
| Middle School Teachers | | | 662,000 | | | 95% | 5% | 0% | | | $34k - $50k - $78k |
| Teachers and Instructors, all other | | | 575,000 | | | 54% | 29% | 17% | | | $17k - $31k - $74k |
| Preschool Teachers | | | 392,000 | | | 43% | 38% | 20% | | | $16k - $24k - $42k |
| Preschool and Elementary School Special Education Teachers | | | 226,000 | | | 87% | 8% | 5% | | | $34k - $50k - $79k |
| Kindergarten Teachers | | | 175,000 | | | 43% | 38% | 20% | | | $31k - $47k - $75k |
| Self Enrichment Teachers | | | 163,000 | | | 54% | 29% | 17% | | | $19k - $36k - $68k |
| Librarians | | | 151,000 | | | 85% | 15% | 0% | | | $33k - $53k - $81k |
| Secondary School Special Education Teachers | | | 147,000 | | | 87% | 8% | 5% | | | $35k - $51k - $82k |
| Instructional Coordinators | | | 122,000 | | | 79% | 17% | 4% | | | $32k - $57k - $93k |
| Library Technicians | | | 114,000 | | | 27% | 28% | 46% | | | $17k - $29k - $46k |
| Middle School Special Education Teachers | | | 101,000 | | | 87% | 8% | 5% | | | $35k - $51k - $78k |
| Training and Library Workers, all other | | | 100,000 | | | 79% | 17% | 4% | | | $18k - $36k - $71k |
| Secondary School Vocational Teachers | | | 100,000 | | | 96% | 4% | 1% | | | $35k - $52k - $78k |
| Adult Literacy Instructors | | | 73,000 | | | 54% | 29% | 17% | | | $26k - $46k - $81k |
| Middle School Vocational Teachers | | | 16,000 | | | 95% | 5% | 0% | | | $34k - $48k - $72k |
| Curators | | | 11,000 | | | 86% | 9% | 5% | | | $27k - $47k - $83k |
| Farm and Home Management Advisors | | | 11,000 | | | 79% | 17% | 4% | | | $22k - $42k - $71k |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | | | 10,000 | | | 86% | 9% | 5% | | | $22k - $37k - $66k |
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Arts, Design, Entertainment, and Media [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Public Relations Specialists | | | 241,000 | | | 81% | 14% | 5% | | | $30k - $51k - $98k |
| Graphic Designers | | | 209,000 | | | 55% | 31% | 14% | | | $26k - $42k - $75k |
| Editors | | | 110,000 | | | 81% | 15% | 4% | | | $28k - $50k - $95k |
| Producers and Directors | | | 78,000 | | | 75% | 19% | 6% | | | $30k - $64k - * |
| Photographers | | | 62,000 | | | 46% | 36% | 19% | | | $17k - $29k - $62k |
| Interior Designers | | | 53,000 | | | 55% | 31% | 14% | | | $27k - $45k - $83k |
| Reporters | | | 51,000 | | | 85% | 14% | 1% | | | $20k - $35k - $77k |
| Technical Writers | | | 47,000 | | | 74% | 18% | 7% | | | $37k - $62k - $97k |
| Writers | | | 44,000 | | | 84% | 12% | 4% | | | $28k - $53k - $107k |
| Art Directors | | | 34,000 | | | 58% | 29% | 14% | | | $41k - $77k - $155k |
| Broadcast Technicians | | | 34,000 | | | 35% | 44% | 21% | | | $18k - $33k - $67k |
| Industrial Designers | | | 33,000 | | | 55% | 31% | 14% | | | $31k - $57k - $98k |
| Multimedia Artists | | | 32,000 | | | 58% | 29% | 14% | | | $32k - $56k - $100k |
| Camera Operators | | | 19,000 | | | 58% | 29% | 13% | | | $22k - $42k - $79k |
| Film and Video Editors | | | 19,000 | | | 58% | 29% | 13% | | | $25k - $51k - $112k |
| Fashion Designers | | | 17,000 | | | 55% | 31% | 14% | | | $32k - $61k - $125k |
| Sound Technicians | | | 17,000 | | | 35% | 44% | 21% | | | $24k - $47k - $93k |
| Choreographers | | | 14,000 | | | 22% | 36% | 41% | | | $18k - $39k - $67k |
| Designers, all other | | | 11,000 | | | 55% | 31% | 14% | | | $21k - $44k - $89k |
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Healthcare Practitioners [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Registered Nurses | | | 2,543,000 | | | 56% | 43% | 1% | | | $43k - $62k - $92k |
| LPNs | | | 731,000 | | | 7% | 72% | 21% | | | $28k - $39k - $54k |
| Pharmacy Technicians | | | 324,000 | | | 16% | 57% | 27% | | | $19k - $28k - $39k |
| Pharmacists | | | 266,000 | | | 97% | 3% | 0% | | | $77k - $106k - $131k |
| Physicians and Surgeons, all other | | | 263,000 | | | 100% | 0% | 0% | | | $50k - * - * |
| Radiologic Tech | | | 209,000 | | | 25% | 68% | 7% | | | $35k - $52k - $75k |
| EMT and Paramedics | | | 208,000 | | | 14% | 68% | 18% | | | $19k - $29k - $49k |
| Dental Hygienists | | | 173,000 | | | 33% | 64% | 3% | | | $44k - $67k - $91k |
| Medical Records Technicians | | | 169,000 | | | 12% | 51% | 37% | | | $20k - $31k - $50k |
| Physical Therapists | | | 167,000 | | | 89% | 9% | 2% | | | $50k - $73k - $104k |
| Medical Lab Technologists | | | 167,000 | | | 51% | 35% | 14% | | | $36k - $54k - $75k |
| Medical Lab Technicians | | | 150,000 | | | 51% | 35% | 14% | | | $23k - $35k - $54k |
| Speech Pathologists | | | 107,000 | | | 98% | 0% | 0% | | | $41k - $63k - $99k |
| General Practitioners | | | 106,000 | | | 100% | 0% | 0% | | | $73k - $157k - * |
| Respiratory Therapists | | | 104,000 | | | 28% | 71% | 1% | | | $38k - $52k - $70k |
| Occupational Therapists | | | 95,000 | | | 90% | 9% | 0% | | | $43k - $67k - $98k |
| Surgical Technologists | | | 90,000 | | | 16% | 57% | 27% | | | $28k - $39k - $54k |
| General Dentists | | | 86,000 | | | 100% | 0% | 0% | | | $72k - $143k - * |
| Vet Techs | | | 79,000 | | | 16% | 57% | 27% | | | $20k - $29k - $41k |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, all other | | | 75,000 | | | 27% | 45% | 28% | | | $25k - $38k - $64k |
| Physician Assistants | | | 72,000 | | | 67% | 26% | 8% | | | $51k - $81k - $110k |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical, all other | | | 56,000 | | | 72% | 18% | 9% | | | $23k - $44k - $91k |
| Psychiatric Technicians | | | 55,000 | | | 16% | 57% | 27% | | | $20k - $29k - $50k |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | | | 54,000 | | | 72% | 14% | 15% | | | $31k - $51k - $73k |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | | | 53,000 | | | 72% | 18% | 9% | | | $36k - $62k - $94k |
| Veterinarians | | | 53,000 | | | 100% | 0% | 0% | | | $47k - $79k - $144k |
| Ultrasound Techs / Sonographers | | | 49,000 | | | 25% | 68% | 7% | | | $44k - $62k - $84k |
| Cardiovascular Techs | | | 48,000 | | | 25% | 68% | 7% | | | $26k - $47k - $75k |
| Surgeons | | | 47,000 | | | 100% | 0% | 0% | | | $117k - * - * |
| Internists | | | 47,000 | | | 100% | 0% | 0% | | | $92k - * - * |
| Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, all other | | | 35,000 | | | 94% | 0% | 0% | | | $35k - $66k - $135k |
| Anesthesiologists | | | 34,000 | | | 100% | 0% | 0% | | | $110k - * - * |
| Pediatricians | | | 29,000 | | | 100% | 0% | 0% | | | $80k - $146k - * |
| Chiropractors | | | 27,000 | | | 98% | 0% | 0% | | | $32k - $66k - $160k |
| Optometrists | | | 26,000 | | | 100% | 0% | 0% | | | $47k - $96k - * |
| Dietetic Technicians | | | 25,000 | | | 16% | 57% | 27% | | | $17k - $26k - $40k |
| Recreational Therapists | | | 23,000 | | | 77% | 14% | 0% | | | $23k - $38k - $60k |
| Psychiatrists | | | 22,000 | | | 100% | 0% | 0% | | | $60k - $154k - * |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | | | 21,000 | | | 25% | 68% | 7% | | | $48k - $67k - $88k |
| Obgyn | | | 20,000 | | | 100% | 0% | 0% | | | $95k - * - * |
| Respiratory Therapy Technicians | | | 16,000 | | | 16% | 57% | 27% | | | $28k - $42k - $63k |
| Athletic Trainers | | | 15,000 | | | 72% | 18% | 9% | | | $23k - $40k - $61k |
| Radiation Therapists | | | 15,000 | | | 42% | 55% | 0% | | | $48k - $73k - $104k |
| Therapists, all other | | | 13,000 | | | 83% | 14% | 3% | | | $29k - $51k - $83k |
| Audiologists | | | 12,000 | | | 91% | 0% | 0% | | | $40k - $62k - $99k |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | | | 11,000 | | | 72% | 18% | 9% | | | $27k - $45k - $73k |
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Allied Health [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Nursing Aides and Attendants | | | 1,423,000 | | | 7% | 37% | 55% | | | $17k - $24k - $33k |
| Home Health Aides | | | 892,000 | | | 7% | 37% | 55% | | | $16k - $20k - $29k |
| Medical Assistants | | | 476,000 | | | 10% | 59% | 31% | | | $21k - $28k - $40k |
| Dental Assistants | | | 293,000 | | | 9% | 58% | 34% | | | $22k - $32k - $46k |
| Medical Transcriptionists | | | 86,000 | | | 10% | 59% | 31% | | | $22k - $32k - $45k |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | | | 62,000 | | | 23% | 65% | 12% | | | $29k - $46k - $64k |
| Pharmacy Aides | | | 53,000 | | | 10% | 59% | 31% | | | $16k - $20k - $30k |
| Massage Therapists | | | 51,000 | | | 32% | 49% | 19% | | | $17k - $35k - $70k |
| Occupational Therapist Assistants | | | 26,000 | | | 13% | 86% | 0% | | | $31k - $48k - $65k |
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Protective Services [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | | | 634,000 | | | 33% | 52% | 16% | | | $30k - $51k - $80k |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | | | 428,000 | | | 11% | 49% | 40% | | | $25k - $38k - $64k |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | | | 104,000 | | | 54% | 35% | 10% | | | $37k - $61k - $98k |
| Police and Detective Supervisors | | | 93,000 | | | 33% | 49% | 18% | | | $46k - $75k - $114k |
| Fire Fighting Supervisors | | | 53,000 | | | 17% | 64% | 18% | | | $41k - $67k - $109k |
| Protective Service Supervisors, all other | | | 49,000 | | | 28% | 47% | 26% | | | $26k - $44k - $76k |
| Correctional Supervisors | | | 41,000 | | | 25% | 49% | 26% | | | $32k - $57k - $87k |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | | | 36,000 | | | 52% | 30% | 18% | | | $24k - $42k - $77k |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | | | 13,000 | | | 27% | 52% | 21% | | | $33k - $53k - $82k |
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Culinary [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Restaurant Cooks | | | 900,000 | | | 5% | 19% | 77% | | | $16k - $22k - $31k |
| Food Services Supervisors | | | 805,000 | | | 14% | 35% | 51% | | | $19k - $29k - $47k |
| Chefs | | | 98,000 | | | 14% | 39% | 48% | | | $22k - $39k - $67k |
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Building and Grounds Maintenance [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Housekeeping and Janitorial Supervisors | | | 184,000 | | | 11% | 32% | 58% | | | $21k - $34k - $55k |
| Groundskeeping Supervisors | | | 109,000 | | | 15% | 31% | 54% | | | $26k - $40k - $65k |
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Personal Care [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Hairdressers and Cosmetologists | | | 356,000 | | | 6% | 42% | 51% | | | $16k - $23k - $42k |
| Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | | | 229,000 | | | 47% | 32% | 21% | | | $16k - $29k - $61k |
| Personal Service Supervisors | | | 129,000 | | | 26% | 36% | 37% | | | $22k - $35k - $61k |
| Gaming Dealers | | | 91,000 | | | 11% | 44% | 45% | | | $13k - $16k - $32k |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | | | 52,000 | | | 10% | 31% | 60% | | | $16k - $20k - $33k |
| Skin Care Specialists | | | 26,000 | | | 10% | 31% | 60% | | | $16k - $29k - $52k |
| Gaming Supervisors | | | 26,000 | | | 30% | 36% | 34% | | | $28k - $46k - $67k |
| Slot Key Persons | | | 15,000 | | | 30% | 36% | 34% | | | $18k - $25k - $47k |
| Barbers | | | 10,000 | | | 4% | 34% | 62% | | | $16k - $24k - $41k |
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Sales [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Product Sales Representatives | | | 1,494,000 | | | 51% | 28% | 21% | | | $27k - $51k - $106k |
| Retail Sales Supervisors | | | 1,186,000 | | | 25% | 37% | 39% | | | $22k - $35k - $62k |
| Services Sales Representatives, all other | | | 569,000 | | | 48% | 32% | 19% | | | $25k - $49k - $104k |
| Technical Products Sales Representatives | | | 415,000 | | | 51% | 28% | 21% | | | $35k - $70k - $133k |
| Insurance Sales Agents | | | 328,000 | | | 45% | 36% | 18% | | | $26k - $45k - $114k |
| Non-Retail Sales Supervisors | | | 275,000 | | | 38% | 31% | 31% | | | $37k - $68k - $136k |
| Securities and Financial Services Sales Agents | | | 272,000 | | | 67% | 23% | 10% | | | $31k - $69k - * |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | | | 164,000 | | | 45% | 37% | 18% | | | $21k - $40k - $102k |
| Travel Agents | | | 86,000 | | | 26% | 49% | 25% | | | $19k - $31k - $48k |
| Sales Engineers | | | 78,000 | | | 79% | 16% | 0% | | | $50k - $83k - $137k |
| Real Estate Brokers | | | 51,000 | | | 45% | 37% | 18% | | | $25k - $58k - * |
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Office Support [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Secretaries | | | 1,872,000 | | | 18% | 49% | 33% | | | $18k - $29k - $43k |
| Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks | | | 1,855,000 | | | 16% | 50% | 34% | | | $21k - $33k - $49k |
| Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | | | 1,492,000 | | | 18% | 49% | 33% | | | $27k - $40k - $62k |
| Office Supervisors | | | 1,404,000 | | | 29% | 43% | 28% | | | $28k - $46k - $75k |
| Medical Secretaries | | | 455,000 | | | 18% | 49% | 33% | | | $21k - $30k - $43k |
| Legal Secretaries | | | 258,000 | | | 18% | 49% | 33% | | | $26k - $40k - $62k |
| New Accounts Clerks | | | 87,000 | | | 28% | 35% | 37% | | | $22k - $30k - $41k |
| Desktop Publishers | | | 26,000 | | | 32% | 43% | 25% | | | $22k - $37k - $59k |
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Farming, Fishing, and Foresty [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Agricultural Inspectors | | | 14,000 | | | 26% | 37% | 38% | | | $25k - $41k - $59k |
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Construction [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Construction Supervisors | | | 577,000 | | | 10% | 30% | 60% | | | $36k - $58k - $93k |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | | | 96,000 | | | 23% | 46% | 31% | | | $31k - $50k - $78k |
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Installation and Repair [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Automotive Mechanics | | | 649,000 | | | 4% | 34% | 62% | | | $20k - $35k - $60k |
| Mechanic and Installer Supervisors | | | 444,000 | | | 13% | 44% | 43% | | | $35k - $57k - $87k |
| HVAC Mechanics and Installers | | | 262,000 | | | 3% | 39% | 58% | | | $25k - $40k - $64k |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics | | | 249,000 | | | 3% | 31% | 66% | | | $26k - $39k - $59k |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers | | | 195,000 | | | 13% | 51% | 36% | | | $31k - $56k - $69k |
| Office Machine Repairers | | | 122,000 | | | 25% | 53% | 23% | | | $23k - $38k - $59k |
| Aircraft Mechanics | | | 116,000 | | | 11% | 57% | 33% | | | $33k - $51k - $69k |
| Industrial Electrical Repairers | | | 77,000 | | | 0% | 46% | 46% | | | $30k - $48k - $70k |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | | | 63,000 | | | 8% | 44% | 48% | | | $24k - $37k - $58k |
| Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers | | | 39,000 | | | 11% | 44% | 45% | | | $21k - $32k - $50k |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | | | 34,000 | | | 15% | 57% | 28% | | | $26k - $42k - $66k |
| Motor and Power Tool Repairers | | | 23,000 | | | 0% | 43% | 45% | | | $22k - $35k - $55k |
| Powerhouse Electrical Repairers | | | 23,000 | | | 0% | 46% | 46% | | | $43k - $61k - $80k |
| Motor Vehicle Electronics Installers and Repairers | | | 20,000 | | | 7% | 39% | 54% | | | $18k - $28k - $44k |
| Avionics Technicians | | | 18,000 | | | 0% | 65% | 31% | | | $34k - $49k - $64k |
| Transportation Electrical Installers and Repairers | | | 16,000 | | | 0% | 46% | 46% | | | $28k - $44k - $63k |
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Production [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Production and Operating Supervisors | | | 659,000 | | | 15% | 32% | 53% | | | $31k - $50k - $81k |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | | | 61,000 | | | 16% | 38% | 46% | | | $21k - $35k - $55k |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | | | 43,000 | | | 12% | 46% | 43% | | | $21k - $34k - $58k |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | | | 25,000 | | | 16% | 31% | 53% | | | $19k - $33k - $55k |
| Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers | | | 17,000 | | | 6% | 45% | 50% | | | $28k - $44k - $68k |
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Transportation [ Top ] | Occupation | | | Jobs | | | Bach.+ | Some College | High School or less | | | Pay Range
Low - Median - High |
| Transportation Operator Supervisors | | | 218,000 | | | 17% | 37% | 47% | | | $31k - $51k - $80k |
| Helper and Laborer Supervisors | | | 186,000 | | | 17% | 37% | 47% | | | $27k - $42k - $66k |
| Airline Pilots and Flight Engineers | | | 77,000 | | | 74% | 21% | 6% | | | $55k - $112k - * |
| Commercial Pilots | | | 31,000 | | | 74% | 21% | 6% | | | $32k - $65k - $130k |
| Captains and Pilots of Water Vessels | | | 31,000 | | | 21% | 24% | 55% | | | $29k - $62k - $108k |
| Transportation Inspectors | | | 25,000 | | | 15% | 40% | 45% | | | $28k - $55k - $101k |
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