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