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