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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| Driver/Sales Workers |
14.21 $14.21
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Marketing, Sales, and Service |
| Dishwashers |
14.84 $14.84
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Hospitality and Tourism |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops |
15.18 $15.18
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No data available. | Hospitality and Tourism |
| Parking Lot Attendants |
17.56 $17.56
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No data available. | Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Farm Animal Caretakers |
17.57 $17.57
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Farmworkers and Laborers |
17.63 $17.63
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Radio and Television Announcers |
17.74 $17.74
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No data available. | Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
17.85 $17.85
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Barbers |
17.92 $17.92
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No data available. | Human Services |
| Camera Operators |
17.98 $17.98
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Painter Helpers |
18.25 $18.25
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Vehicle Cleaners |
18.34 $18.34
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Bicycle Repairers |
18.42 $18.42
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Painting and Decorating Workers |
18.44 $18.44
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Manufacturing |
| Tire Repairers and Changers |
18.68 $18.68
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners |
18.96 $18.96
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| 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 |
| Roofer Helpers |
19.05 $19.05
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Concierges |
19.06 $19.06
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No data available. | Hospitality and Tourism |
| Firefighters |
19.2 $19.2
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Carpenter Helpers |
19.42 $19.42
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Couriers and Messengers |
20.19 $20.19
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Parts Salespersons |
20.34 $20.34
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Marketing, Sales, and Service |
| Security Guards |
20.62 $20.62
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Electrician Helpers |
20.72 $20.72
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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 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians |
21.21 $21.21
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
21.63 $21.63
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Architecture and Construction |
| Pest Control Workers |
22.24 $22.24
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Freight and Stock Laborers |
22.28 $22.28
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Log Graders and Scalers |
22.5 $22.5
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No data available. | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Printing Press Operators |
22.54 $22.54
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Logging Equipment Operators |
22.57 $22.57
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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 |
| Light Truck or Delivery Drivers |
23.39 $23.39
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers |
23.44 $23.44
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators |
23.6 $23.6
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Manufacturing |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians |
23.65 $23.65
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters |
23.66 $23.66
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Manufacturing |
| Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics |
23.76 $23.76
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Manufacturing |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
23.78 $23.78
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Chemical Equipment Operators |
23.81 $23.81
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Manufacturing |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Operators |
23.88 $23.88
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Manufacturing |
| Hand Grinding and Polishing Workers |
24.04 $24.04
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Manufacturing |
| Motorcycle Mechanics |
24.08 $24.08
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Terrazzo Workers and Finishers |
24.12 $24.12
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators |
24.14 $24.14
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Agricultural Equipment Operators |
24.16 $24.16
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Refractory Materials Repairers |
24.22 $24.22
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
24.67 $24.67
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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 |
| 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 |
| Motorboat Mechanics |
25.34 $25.34
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers |
25.73 $25.73
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Manufacturing |
| Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers |
26.11 $26.11
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Broadcast Technicians |
26.25 $26.25
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Construction Laborers |
27.45 $27.45
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Architecture and Construction |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers |
27.54 $27.54
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Manufacturing |
| Tile and Marble Setters |
27.7 $27.7
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Architecture and Construction |
| Electro-Mechanical Technicians |
28.06 $28.06
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Manufacturing |
| Fallers |
28.12 $28.12
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No data available. | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Highway Maintenance Workers |
28.25 $28.25
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Architecture and Construction |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other |
28.36 $28.36
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Chefs and Head Cooks |
28.46 $28.46
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Hospitality and Tourism |
| Sheet Metal Workers |
28.56 $28.56
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Architecture and Construction |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators |
28.57 $28.57
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Manufacturing |
| Environmental Engineering Technicians |
28.65 $28.65
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Construction and Maintenance Painters |
28.76 $28.76
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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 |
| Watch Repairers |
29.1 $29.1
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers |
29.46 $29.46
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Machinists |
29.59 $29.59
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Manufacturing |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners |
29.77 $29.77
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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 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
29.89 $29.89
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics |
30.03 $30.03
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians |
30.12 $30.12
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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 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers |
30.23 $30.23
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Architecture and Construction |
| Clergy |
30.24 $30.24
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No data available. | Human Services |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators |
30.3 $30.3
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Tool and Die Makers |
30.51 $30.51
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Manufacturing |
| Drafters, All Others |
30.69 $30.69
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics |
30.9 $30.9
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Carpenters |
30.91 $30.91
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Architecture and Construction |
| Roofers |
31.08 $31.08
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Architecture and Construction |
| Mechanical Drafters |
31.11 $31.11
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Manufacturing |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers |
31.94 $31.94
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Architecture and Construction |
| Industrial Engineering Technicians |
31.97 $31.97
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Manufacturing |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters |
32 $32
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Architecture and Construction |
| Supervisors of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers |
32.09 $32.09
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Architecture and Construction |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers |
32.16 $32.16
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Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics |
32.56 $32.56
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Manufacturing |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
32.94 $32.94
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Architecture and Construction |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators |
32.97 $32.97
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters |
33.08 $33.08
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Manufacturing |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators |
34.19 $34.19
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Architecture and Construction |
| Carpet Installers |
34.28 $34.28
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Architecture and Construction |
| Mechanical Engineering Technicians |
35.07 $35.07
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Manufacturing |
| 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 |
| Chiropractors |
35.21 $35.21
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Health Science |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians |
35.28 $35.28
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Manufacturing |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters |
36.13 $36.13
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Crane and Tower Operators |
36.6 $36.6
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers |
36.82 $36.82
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Manufacturing |
| Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other |
36.84 $36.84
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Manufacturing |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers |
37.39 $37.39
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Architecture and Construction |
| Sound Engineering Technicians |
37.45 $37.45
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No data available. | Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications |
| Medical Equipment Repairers |
37.62 $37.62
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Manufacturing |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators |
37.67 $37.67
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Architecture and Construction |
| Rail Car Repairers |
38.22 $38.22
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Electricians |
38.5 $38.5
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Architecture and Construction |
| Aerospace Engineering Technicians |
38.55 $38.55
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No data available. | Manufacturing |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers |
38.89 $38.89
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Manufacturing |
| Floor Sanders and Finishers |
38.9 $38.9
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No data available. | Architecture and Construction |
| Cost Estimators |
39.04 $39.04
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Architecture and Construction |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers |
39.26 $39.26
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Manufacturing |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators |
39.4 $39.4
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters |
39.43 $39.43
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Architecture and Construction |
| Stonemasons |
39.43 $39.43
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Architecture and Construction |
| Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers |
40.21 $40.21
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Manufacturing |
| Pipelayers |
40.47 $40.47
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Architecture and Construction |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons |
40.81 $40.81
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Architecture and Construction |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians |
40.83 $40.83
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Tapers |
41.13 $41.13
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Architecture and Construction |
| Construction and Building Inspectors |
41.16 $41.16
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Government and Public Administration |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers |
41.67 $41.67
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Law, Public Safety, and Security |
| Mechanical Insulation Workers |
45.64 $45.64
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Architecture and Construction |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers |
45.78 $45.78
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Architecture and Construction |
| Mechanical Engineers |
46.81 $46.81
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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 |
| Industrial Engineers |
49.35 $49.35
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Electrical Engineers |
51.18 $51.18
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Chemical Engineers |
51.26 $51.26
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Construction Managers |
51.4 $51.4
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Architecture and Construction |
| Electronics Engineers |
52.84 $52.84
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Engineers, All Other |
53.67 $53.67
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Industrial Production Managers |
53.78 $53.78
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Business, Management, and Administration |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
54.94 $54.94
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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics |
| Computer Hardware Engineers |
55.53 $55.53
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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 |
| Health and Safety Engineers |
61.04 $61.04
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Aerospace Engineers |
69.5 $69.5
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers |
82.67 $82.67
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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