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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| Baggage Porters and Bellhops |
14.17 $14.17
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No data available. | Hospitality and Tourism |
| Driver/Sales Workers |
14.25 $14.25
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Marketing, Sales, and Service |
| Dishwashers |
14.38 $14.38
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Hospitality and Tourism |
| Parking Lot Attendants |
15.36 $15.36
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No data available. | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Bicycle Repairers |
16.12 $16.12
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
16.38 $16.38
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Farm Animal Caretakers |
17.03 $17.03
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Radio and Television Announcers |
17.11 $17.11
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No data available. | Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Concierges |
17.28 $17.28
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No data available. | Hospitality and Tourism |
| Barbers |
17.58 $17.58
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No data available. | Human Services |
| Farmworkers and Laborers |
17.7 $17.7
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Vehicle Cleaners |
17.71 $17.71
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators |
17.82 $17.82
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners |
18.31 $18.31
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Security Guards |
18.52 $18.52
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Parts Salespersons |
18.65 $18.65
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Marketing, Sales, and Service |
| Tire Repairers and Changers |
18.71 $18.71
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Motorcycle Mechanics |
18.77 $18.77
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
18.91 $18.91
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Architecture and Construction |
| Couriers and Messengers |
19.34 $19.34
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Roofer Helpers |
19.39 $19.39
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Painting and Decorating Workers |
19.52 $19.52
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Manufacturing |
| Brickmason and Stonemason Helpers |
19.59 $19.59
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Firefighters |
19.87 $19.87
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Carpenter Helpers |
19.88 $19.88
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Freight and Stock Laborers |
19.92 $19.92
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Broadcast Technicians |
20.22 $20.22
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Log Graders and Scalers |
21.05 $21.05
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No data available. | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators |
21.19 $21.19
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Stonemasons |
21.2 $21.2
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Architecture and Construction |
| Computer, ATM, and Office Machine Repairers |
21.4 $21.4
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Manufacturing |
| Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers |
21.46 $21.46
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Watch Repairers |
21.5 $21.5
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers |
21.95 $21.95
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
22.33 $22.33
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Light Truck or Delivery Drivers |
22.39 $22.39
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Chemical Equipment Operators |
22.72 $22.72
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Manufacturing |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
22.73 $22.73
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Manufacturing |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators |
22.8 $22.8
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Manufacturing |
| Printing Press Operators |
22.8 $22.8
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics |
22.87 $22.87
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Manufacturing |
| Floor Sanders and Finishers |
22.87 $22.87
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
22.98 $22.98
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Hand Grinding and Polishing Workers |
23.08 $23.08
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Manufacturing |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators |
23.2 $23.2
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Motorboat Mechanics |
23.32 $23.32
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Painter Helpers |
23.57 $23.57
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Operators |
23.67 $23.67
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Manufacturing |
| Logging Equipment Operators |
23.75 $23.75
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Garbage and Recyclable Material Collectors |
23.76 $23.76
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Construction Laborers |
23.97 $23.97
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Architecture and Construction |
| Floor, Ceiling, and Wall Insulation Workers |
24.15 $24.15
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Architecture and Construction |
| Automotive Body Repairers |
24.21 $24.21
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Operators |
24.23 $24.23
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Manufacturing |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers |
24.39 $24.39
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Manufacturing |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
24.4 $24.4
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Electrician Helpers |
24.63 $24.63
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Chefs and Head Cooks |
24.72 $24.72
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Hospitality and Tourism |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics |
24.83 $24.83
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Pest Control Workers |
25 $25
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
25.03 $25.03
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Manufacturing |
| Carpet Installers |
25.03 $25.03
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Architecture and Construction |
| Electro-Mechanical Technicians |
25.09 $25.09
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Manufacturing |
| Refractory Materials Repairers |
25.18 $25.18
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Fallers |
25.35 $25.35
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No data available. | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Tile and Marble Setters |
25.4 $25.4
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Architecture and Construction |
| Construction and Maintenance Painters |
25.49 $25.49
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Architecture and Construction |
| Machinists |
25.7 $25.7
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Manufacturing |
| Clergy |
25.81 $25.81
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No data available. | Human Services |
| Terrazzo Workers and Finishers |
25.99 $25.99
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
26.24 $26.24
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Architecture and Construction |
| Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
26.38 $26.38
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other |
27.6 $27.6
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Highway Maintenance Workers |
27.75 $27.75
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Architecture and Construction |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators |
28.06 $28.06
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Manufacturing |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
28.11 $28.11
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Camera Operators |
28.33 $28.33
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Roofers |
28.89 $28.89
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Architecture and Construction |
| Carpenters |
29.4 $29.4
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Architecture and Construction |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers |
29.89 $29.89
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics |
29.9 $29.9
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers |
29.93 $29.93
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Architecture and Construction |
| Supervisors of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
29.97 $29.97
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Architecture and Construction |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers |
30.09 $30.09
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Drafters, All Others |
30.1 $30.1
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Sheet Metal Workers |
30.14 $30.14
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Architecture and Construction |
| Film and Video Editors |
30.19 $30.19
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No data available. | Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians |
30.26 $30.26
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners |
30.5 $30.5
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters |
30.9 $30.9
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Architecture and Construction |
| Tool and Die Makers |
30.91 $30.91
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Manufacturing |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers |
31 $31
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Architecture and Construction |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators |
31 $31
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators |
31.1 $31.1
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Industrial Engineering Technicians |
31.23 $31.23
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Manufacturing |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
31.45 $31.45
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Manufacturing |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters |
31.71 $31.71
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians |
31.76 $31.76
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Mechanical Drafters |
31.92 $31.92
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Manufacturing |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers |
32.06 $32.06
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Manufacturing |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics |
32.23 $32.23
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
32.25 $32.25
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Architecture and Construction |
| Medical Equipment Repairers |
32.35 $32.35
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Manufacturing |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians |
32.53 $32.53
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Manufacturing |
| Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers |
32.94 $32.94
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Manufacturing |
| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other |
33.04 $33.04
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Manufacturing |
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
33.25 $33.25
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Manufacturing |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters |
33.38 $33.38
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Manufacturing |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
33.39 $33.39
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Architecture and Construction |
| Crane and Tower Operators |
34.21 $34.21
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Civil Engineering Technicians |
34.54 $34.54
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Architecture and Construction |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers |
34.86 $34.86
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Manufacturing |
| Electricians |
35.79 $35.79
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Architecture and Construction |
| Cost Estimators |
35.99 $35.99
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Architecture and Construction |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
37.11 $37.11
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Aerospace Engineering Technicians |
37.16 $37.16
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
37.19 $37.19
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Architecture and Construction |
| Sound Engineering Technicians |
37.48 $37.48
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No data available. | Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Chiropractors |
37.56 $37.56
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Health Science |
| Rail Car Repairers |
37.58 $37.58
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
37.72 $37.72
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Architecture and Construction |
| Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers |
37.79 $37.79
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Manufacturing |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons |
38.29 $38.29
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Architecture and Construction |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators |
38.36 $38.36
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers |
38.92 $38.92
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Architecture and Construction |
| Construction and Building Inspectors |
39.04 $39.04
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Government and Public Administration |
| Tapers |
39.3 $39.3
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Architecture and Construction |
| Pipelayers |
39.31 $39.31
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Architecture and Construction |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers |
39.55 $39.55
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Mechanical Engineers |
40.98 $40.98
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Chemical Engineers |
41.01 $41.01
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers |
42.89 $42.89
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Architecture and Construction |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles |
43.37 $43.37
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Civil Engineers |
45.51 $45.51
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Architecture and Construction |
| Mechanical Insulation Workers |
45.83 $45.83
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Architecture and Construction |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers |
47.92 $47.92
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Architecture and Construction |
| Electronics Engineers |
47.98 $47.98
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Industrial Engineers |
48.01 $48.01
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Construction Managers |
48.41 $48.41
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Architecture and Construction |
| Electrical Engineers |
50.09 $50.09
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
50.73 $50.73
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Industrial Production Managers |
50.97 $50.97
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Business, Management, and Administration |
| Engineers, All Other |
51.85 $51.85
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Supervisors of Police Officers |
52.16 $52.16
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Computer Hardware Engineers |
53.3 $53.3
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Health and Safety Engineers |
60 $60
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Aerospace Engineers |
64.43 $64.43
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers |
78.93 $78.93
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| 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 |
Source:
Current Population Survey, 2018