Nontraditional Careers for Women
| Careers |
Median Hourly Wage 
Median wage means the point at which half of all workers in the occupation earn less and half earn more. New employees are usually in the "earn less" half.
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Current Demand Indicator
Current demand indicator shows how occupations compare in terms of possible openings in order from high to low.
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Career Cluster |
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| Airline Pilots | ------ | No data available. | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Mine Cutting Machine Operators | ------ | No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Fabric Menders | ------ | No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Transportation Equipment Painters | ------ | No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | ------ | No data available. | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | ------ | No data available. | Information Technology |
| Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers | ------ | No data available. | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Workers | ------ | No data available. | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators | ------ | No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs | ------ | No data available. | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machine Tool Programmers | ------ | No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Information Security Analysts | ------ | No data available. | Information Technology |
| Radio Operators | ------ | No data available. | Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Computer Programmers | ------ | No data available. | Information Technology |
| Applications Software Developers | ------ | No data available. | Information Technology |
| Systems Software Developers | ------ | No data available. | Information Technology |
| Computer Network Architects | ------ | No data available. | Information Technology |
| Public Address System and Other Announcers | ------ | No data available. | Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators | ------ | No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Commercial Pilots | ------ |
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers |
82.67 $82.67
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Aerospace Engineers |
69.5 $69.5
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Health and Safety Engineers |
61.04 $61.04
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Supervisors of Police Officers |
56.28 $56.28
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Computer Hardware Engineers |
55.53 $55.53
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
54.94 $54.94
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Industrial Production Managers |
53.78 $53.78
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Business, Management, and Administration |
| Engineers, All Other |
53.67 $53.67
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Electronics Engineers |
52.84 $52.84
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Construction Managers |
51.4 $51.4
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Architecture and Construction |
| Chemical Engineers |
51.26 $51.26
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Electrical Engineers |
51.18 $51.18
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Industrial Engineers |
49.35 $49.35
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Civil Engineers |
49.23 $49.23
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Architecture and Construction |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers |
49.23 $49.23
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Architecture and Construction |
| Mechanical Engineers |
46.81 $46.81
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers |
45.78 $45.78
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Architecture and Construction |
| Mechanical Insulation Workers |
45.64 $45.64
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Architecture and Construction |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers |
41.67 $41.67
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Construction and Building Inspectors |
41.16 $41.16
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Government and Public Administration |
| Tapers |
41.13 $41.13
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Architecture and Construction |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
40.83 $40.83
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons |
40.81 $40.81
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Architecture and Construction |
| Pipelayers |
40.47 $40.47
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Architecture and Construction |
| Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers |
40.21 $40.21
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Manufacturing |
| Stonemasons |
39.43 $39.43
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Architecture and Construction |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
39.43 $39.43
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Architecture and Construction |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators |
39.4 $39.4
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers |
39.26 $39.26
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Manufacturing |
| Cost Estimators |
39.04 $39.04
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Architecture and Construction |
| Floor Sanders and Finishers |
38.9 $38.9
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers |
38.89 $38.89
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Manufacturing |
| Aerospace Engineering Technicians |
38.55 $38.55
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Electricians |
38.5 $38.5
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Architecture and Construction |
| Rail Car Repairers |
38.22 $38.22
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
37.67 $37.67
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Architecture and Construction |
| Medical Equipment Repairers |
37.62 $37.62
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Manufacturing |
| Sound Engineering Technicians |
37.45 $37.45
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No data available. | Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers |
37.39 $37.39
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Architecture and Construction |
| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other |
36.84 $36.84
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Manufacturing |
| Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers |
36.82 $36.82
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Manufacturing |
| Crane and Tower Operators |
36.6 $36.6
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters |
36.13 $36.13
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians |
35.28 $35.28
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Manufacturing |
| Chiropractors |
35.21 $35.21
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Health Science |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics |
35.17 $35.17
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Civil Engineering Technicians |
35.12 $35.12
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Architecture and Construction |
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
35.07 $35.07
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Manufacturing |
| Carpet Installers |
34.28 $34.28
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Architecture and Construction |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
34.19 $34.19
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Architecture and Construction |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters |
33.08 $33.08
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Manufacturing |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators |
32.97 $32.97
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
32.94 $32.94
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Architecture and Construction |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
32.56 $32.56
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Manufacturing |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers |
32.16 $32.16
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Supervisors of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
32.09 $32.09
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Architecture and Construction |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters |
32 $32
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Architecture and Construction |
| Industrial Engineering Technicians |
31.97 $31.97
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Manufacturing |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers |
31.94 $31.94
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Architecture and Construction |
| Mechanical Drafters |
31.11 $31.11
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Manufacturing |
| Roofers |
31.08 $31.08
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Architecture and Construction |
| Carpenters |
30.91 $30.91
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Architecture and Construction |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics |
30.9 $30.9
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Drafters, All Others |
30.69 $30.69
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Tool and Die Makers |
30.51 $30.51
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Manufacturing |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators |
30.3 $30.3
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Clergy |
30.24 $30.24
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No data available. | Human Services |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers |
30.23 $30.23
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Architecture and Construction |
| Film and Video Editors |
30.15 $30.15
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No data available. | Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
30.12 $30.12
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Architecture and Construction |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics |
30.03 $30.03
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
29.89 $29.89
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Garbage and Recyclable Material Collectors |
29.81 $29.81
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners |
29.77 $29.77
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Machinists |
29.59 $29.59
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Manufacturing |
| Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
29.46 $29.46
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Watch Repairers |
29.1 $29.1
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers |
28.83 $28.83
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Construction and Maintenance Painters |
28.76 $28.76
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Architecture and Construction |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians |
28.65 $28.65
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators |
28.57 $28.57
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Manufacturing |
| Sheet Metal Workers |
28.56 $28.56
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Architecture and Construction |
| Chefs and Head Cooks |
28.46 $28.46
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Hospitality and Tourism |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other |
28.36 $28.36
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Highway Maintenance Workers |
28.25 $28.25
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Architecture and Construction |
| Fallers |
28.12 $28.12
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No data available. | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Electro-Mechanical Technicians |
28.06 $28.06
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Manufacturing |
| Tile and Marble Setters |
27.7 $27.7
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Architecture and Construction |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
27.54 $27.54
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Manufacturing |
| Construction Laborers |
27.45 $27.45
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Architecture and Construction |
| Broadcast Technicians |
26.25 $26.25
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers |
26.11 $26.11
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers |
25.73 $25.73
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Manufacturing |
| Motorboat Mechanics |
25.34 $25.34
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Insulation Workers |
25.02 $25.02
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Architecture and Construction |
| Automotive Body Repairers |
25.02 $25.02
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Operators |
24.95 $24.95
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Manufacturing |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
24.67 $24.67
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Refractory Materials Repairers |
24.22 $24.22
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators |
24.16 $24.16
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators |
24.14 $24.14
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Terrazzo Workers and Finishers |
24.12 $24.12
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Motorcycle Mechanics |
24.08 $24.08
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Hand Grinding and Polishing Workers |
24.04 $24.04
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Manufacturing |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Operators |
23.88 $23.88
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Manufacturing |
| Chemical Equipment Operators |
23.81 $23.81
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Manufacturing |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
23.78 $23.78
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics |
23.76 $23.76
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Manufacturing |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
23.66 $23.66
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Manufacturing |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
23.65 $23.65
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators |
23.6 $23.6
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Manufacturing |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers |
23.44 $23.44
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Light Truck or Delivery Drivers |
23.39 $23.39
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles |
23.32 $23.32
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Logging Equipment Operators |
22.57 $22.57
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Printing Press Operators |
22.54 $22.54
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Log Graders and Scalers |
22.5 $22.5
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No data available. | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Freight and Stock Laborers |
22.28 $22.28
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Pest Control Workers |
22.24 $22.24
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
21.63 $21.63
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Architecture and Construction |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians |
21.21 $21.21
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Brickmason and Stonemason Helpers |
20.95 $20.95
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Electrician Helpers |
20.72 $20.72
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Security Guards |
20.62 $20.62
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Parts Salespersons |
20.34 $20.34
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Marketing, Sales, and Service |
| Couriers and Messengers |
20.19 $20.19
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Carpenter Helpers |
19.42 $19.42
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Firefighters |
19.2 $19.2
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Concierges |
19.06 $19.06
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No data available. | Hospitality and Tourism |
| Roofer Helpers |
19.05 $19.05
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
18.98 $18.98
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Computer, ATM, and Office Machine Repairers |
18.98 $18.98
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Manufacturing |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners |
18.96 $18.96
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Tire Repairers and Changers |
18.68 $18.68
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Painting and Decorating Workers |
18.44 $18.44
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Manufacturing |
| Bicycle Repairers |
18.42 $18.42
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Vehicle Cleaners |
18.34 $18.34
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Painter Helpers |
18.25 $18.25
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Camera Operators |
17.98 $17.98
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Barbers |
17.92 $17.92
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No data available. | Human Services |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
17.85 $17.85
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Radio and Television Announcers |
17.74 $17.74
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No data available. | Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Farmworkers and Laborers |
17.63 $17.63
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Farm Animal Caretakers |
17.57 $17.57
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Parking Lot Attendants |
17.56 $17.56
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No data available. | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops |
15.18 $15.18
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No data available. | Hospitality and Tourism |
| Dishwashers |
14.84 $14.84
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Hospitality and Tourism |
| Driver/Sales Workers |
14.21 $14.21
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Marketing, Sales, and Service |
Source:
Current Population Survey, 2018