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