What jobs pay in Texas

$65,750avg. a year, all jobs
$31.61 an hour · 14,071,160 employed

Average and median pay for 513 jobs in Texas, with pay by metro area. All figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025.

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Pay for 513 jobs in Texas

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JobAvg. payJobs
Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,750460,530
General and Operations Managers$133,280431,310
Retail Salespersons$34,050341,640
Customer Service Representatives$43,220337,170
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,070329,590
Stockers and Order Fillers$38,610322,710
Registered Nurses$95,380271,380
Cashiers$29,920245,730
Office Clerks, General$41,810218,470
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,400216,970
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,990209,680
Waiters and Waitresses$29,750199,610
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33,890184,840
Software Developers$136,450163,880
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71,410160,600
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,850149,650
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,700140,580
Project Management Specialists$104,210138,960
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41,100137,930
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$72,570135,030
Cooks, Restaurant$33,370126,620
Construction Laborers$42,910123,250
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,690122,400
Accountants and Auditors$90,370116,470
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,890116,260
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,740111,660
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,390108,960
Security Guards$38,550106,210
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$89,230104,270
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,420103,410
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$80,04095,670
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,73093,650
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,63090,010
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,40088,780
Nursing Assistants$38,78088,680
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43,76087,280
Human Resources Specialists$74,92084,930
Food Preparation Workers$32,12081,280
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,48080,160
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43,27078,740
Light Truck Drivers$46,95078,540
Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,72078,330
Electricians$59,28076,770
Sales Managers$154,12076,010
Medical Assistants$41,24075,340
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,43075,340
Computer and Information Systems Managers$181,50073,060
Computer User Support Specialists$61,69072,030
Financial Managers$180,17071,870
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52,98069,750
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,99063,430
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,77063,350
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,29063,110
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,16063,100
Managers, All Other$147,42061,410
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,80060,700
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$24,39060,270
Construction Managers$112,68059,060
Bartenders$32,64059,000
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,59058,930
Medical and Health Services Managers$128,86058,420
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,77057,560
Computer Occupations, All Other$117,45057,020
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,94056,950
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63,31056,760
Lawyers$180,37056,580
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,37056,390
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53,74055,540
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,94052,000
Management Analysts$110,35050,990
Computer Systems Analysts$117,17047,990
Insurance Sales Agents$70,39047,060
Training and Development Specialists$69,91046,630
Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,44046,510
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$77,58045,350
Correctional Officers and Jailers$53,33044,700
Marketing Managers$159,81044,680
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$115,57044,400
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,78044,090
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80,83044,030
Compliance Officers$81,40042,900
Pharmacy Technicians$45,67041,740
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$107,45041,640
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,97041,200
Driver/Sales Workers$37,82040,950
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31,93037,750
Bus Drivers, School$43,54037,550
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$96,51037,140
Counter and Rental Clerks$41,54036,600
Cooks, Fast Food$29,68036,240
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,10035,550
Civil Engineers$104,25034,870
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$104,90034,840
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,13034,730
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$75,30034,520
Childcare Workers$29,05034,160
Dishwashers$29,72033,630
Carpenters$50,99033,540
Dental Assistants$44,83033,230
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58,78033,080
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$66,37032,250
Instructional Coordinators$81,80031,970
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,94031,730
Billing and Posting Clerks$47,23031,150
Industrial Engineers$114,84030,980
Physicians, All Other$257,24030,720
Helpers--Production Workers$37,55030,470
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,53029,870
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$65,48029,540
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,73029,530
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$79,56029,220
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$32,76029,150
Financial and Investment Analysts$110,92028,820
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$114,87028,710
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,65028,360
Firefighters$60,39028,170
Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,05026,700
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$49,27026,430
Food Service Managers$66,26025,990
Nurse Practitioners$131,42025,970
Data Scientists$119,71025,860
Tellers$39,81025,860
Parts Salespersons$39,92025,500
Public Relations Specialists$72,86025,220
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34,87024,740
Pharmacists$137,51024,700
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$54,74024,470
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$46,74024,430
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50,77023,920
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30,63023,690
Human Resources Managers$151,07023,220
Administrative Services Managers$132,29022,980
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,48022,970
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$44,28022,960
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,82022,440
Real Estate Sales Agents$63,61022,250
Mechanical Engineers$121,51022,080
Physical Therapists$109,27021,870
Bill and Account Collectors$46,17021,720
Machinists$60,27021,700
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55,70021,670
Social and Human Service Assistants$46,21021,620
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,18021,400
Industrial Production Managers$138,21021,200
Loan Officers$79,41021,200
Logisticians$80,06021,030
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$68,97020,880
Electrical Engineers$135,58020,870
Cost Estimators$83,78020,760
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$84,77020,690
Animal Caretakers$35,97020,450
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78,06020,250
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,14020,080
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$104,66019,590
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44,88019,260
Speech-Language Pathologists$99,46019,120
Architectural and Engineering Managers$187,52019,030
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$159,64018,960
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$92,03018,870
Recreation Workers$35,62018,660
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,52018,580
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$45,90018,410
Production Workers, All Other$42,08018,340
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46,02018,330
Construction and Building Inspectors$69,81018,230
Personal Financial Advisors$146,00018,200
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$84,41017,920
Data Entry Keyers$40,80017,850
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$78,67017,280
Medical Records Specialists$52,88017,210
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52,56017,090
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31,19017,030
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$85,48016,850
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$56,62016,820
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$45,30016,770
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$42,03016,730
Bakers$33,83016,710
Self-Enrichment Teachers$43,47016,680
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$124,97016,660
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37,84016,610
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,24016,600
Dental Hygienists$96,24016,380
Information Security Analysts$130,71016,130
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46,51015,730
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,07015,440
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$56,14015,370
Coaches and Scouts$52,35015,300
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,68014,730
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,95014,340
Tire Repairers and Changers$37,30014,170
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57,03014,070
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43,51013,930
Graphic Designers$62,57013,670
Computer Network Architects$134,82013,650
Financial Specialists, All Other$77,87013,550
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49,56013,540
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76,48013,540
Flight Attendants$56,87013,470
Social and Community Service Managers$82,03013,460
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61,33013,440
Occupational Therapists$107,63013,400
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54,18013,380
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$44,43013,370
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,58013,290
Chefs and Head Cooks$59,35013,270
Food Batchmakers$37,93013,250
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35,54013,240
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55,39013,220
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51,17013,190
Facilities Managers$109,93013,140
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$44,70012,860
Phlebotomists$42,63012,820
Emergency Medical Technicians$40,19012,770
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$70,68012,620
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$64,85012,580
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27,42012,270
Respiratory Therapists$81,01012,130
Parking Attendants$31,89012,100
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$49,40012,020
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$93,49011,920
Operations Research Analysts$100,07011,890
Architectural and Civil Drafters$68,60011,710
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$61,07011,630
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$49,04011,600
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48,08011,470
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$44,10011,400
Psychiatric Technicians$41,75011,350
File Clerks$42,45011,340
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,38011,320
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$51,34011,260
Butchers and Meat Cutters$38,36011,260
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$275,71010,930
Healthcare Social Workers$69,99010,880
Engineers, All Other$121,89010,820
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$61,71010,730
Tutors$35,77010,690
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55,89010,540
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$51,92010,520
Physical Therapist Assistants$75,06010,510
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$84,35010,510
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,95010,320
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$54,21010,260
Wellhead Pumpers$73,11010,250
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$66,45010,200
Surgical Technologists$66,64010,160
Physician Assistants$135,85010,110
Insurance Underwriters$88,7909,980
Computer Network Support Specialists$74,7609,930
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$56,7409,700
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$75,2709,700
Purchasing Managers$145,5209,640
Sheet Metal Workers$56,5009,540
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$137,7609,520
Pest Control Workers$41,4009,470
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$55,0509,170
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$72,4009,150
Petroleum Engineers$171,5809,140
Printing Press Operators$45,4309,110
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$44,7709,020
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,6208,960
Dentists, General$178,3608,920
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$62,7908,800
Chief Executives$310,6608,780
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53,6008,720
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$85,3408,660
Massage Therapists$65,0608,630
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35,5408,590
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35,7308,440
Paramedics$57,5908,410
Database Architects$146,0508,270
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$53,4508,220
Public Relations Managers$142,0608,190
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$56,5108,100
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49,2608,060
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58,2407,900
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98,9107,820
Public Safety Telecommunicators$51,5807,730
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$114,7207,710
Computer Programmers$100,7407,620
Cargo and Freight Agents$51,5707,610
Medical Transcriptionists$38,8907,520
Natural Sciences Managers$136,7807,470
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,8607,460
Computer Hardware Engineers$161,3607,390
Helpers--Electricians$44,2707,320
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$42,7707,210
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46,4607,140
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$49,8507,120
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$75,1007,110
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$88,9406,960
Sewing Machine Operators$32,4306,950
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34,6106,880
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$96,0306,830
Sales Engineers$136,0306,800
Interpreters and Translators$55,8406,780
Food Processing Workers, All Other$39,6906,780
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$64,8106,770
Aerospace Engineers$137,0106,750
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$84,8006,730
Opticians, Dispensing$42,6506,700
Highway Maintenance Workers$44,7706,630
Producers and Directors$85,0806,610
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44,0806,540
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$52,9506,490
Editors$57,3006,460
Interior Designers$72,0906,450
Database Administrators$113,2706,430
Surveyors$70,4506,410
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74,1806,400
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,2206,350
Veterinarians$138,1506,270
Advertising Sales Agents$65,8606,230
Training and Development Managers$132,8706,190
Family Medicine Physicians$262,5806,190
Skincare Specialists$55,7206,160
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$64,2306,140
Credit Analysts$88,3006,130
Semiconductor Processing Technicians$43,0406,110
Chemical Technicians$70,4806,090
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,6406,080
Crane and Tower Operators$69,6506,010
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$78,7005,980
Web and Digital Interface Designers$111,6005,910
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48,4105,890
Glaziers$47,6305,850
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$57,6905,810
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$56,6705,800
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$49,0405,760
Roofers$47,2005,740
Physical Therapist Aides$33,3005,710
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$100,6805,630
Occupational Therapy Assistants$79,7505,610
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$111,0005,540
Medical Equipment Repairers$60,8805,540
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$40,0205,530
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$55,0505,480
Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,5405,340
Health Education Specialists$69,6305,320
Dietitians and Nutritionists$72,6705,320
Solar Photovoltaic Installers$52,5005,270
Property Appraisers and Assessors$73,4105,240
Financial Examiners$88,8105,230
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$63,9605,230
Library Technicians$39,6805,180
Order Clerks$46,0205,180
Passenger Attendants$31,9605,170
Chemists$106,8305,130
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70,2905,060
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$41,8805,060
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$51,7705,030
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$77,4905,020
Pipelayers$46,0905,010
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$45,7204,930
Web Developers$95,5604,910
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$160,0704,900
Postal Service Clerks$62,1804,900
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85,1604,870
Financial Risk Specialists$110,4504,780
Couriers and Messengers$40,4904,710
Financial Clerks, All Other$56,4104,660
Cooks, All Other$33,1304,650
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$67,1004,640
Mechanical Drafters$80,4504,630
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$79,6004,600
Medical Equipment Preparers$49,3804,520
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,1004,470
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$42,5104,460
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47,7104,460
Education Administrators, All Other$87,3104,450
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$47,5904,450
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51,2404,440
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$62,2704,420
Protective Service Workers, All Other$41,6404,360
Photographers$43,7204,330
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$86,4004,310
Travel Agents$52,3304,310
Transportation Security Screeners$66,7404,300
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$54,1404,300
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$33,5204,290
Audio and Video Technicians$53,6204,280
Sailors and Marine Oilers$62,1104,270
School Psychologists$88,6804,250
Community Health Workers$50,3504,210
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$68,6304,200
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$50,4404,190
Commercial Pilots$152,0904,120
Optometrists$124,7604,110
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$128,8304,080
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,4404,070
Nurse Anesthetists$255,8204,060
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$32,0304,030
Fundraisers$64,2704,020
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$68,1103,980
Credit Counselors$50,4203,950
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$48,9403,940
Lodging Managers$72,1503,900
Wind Turbine Service Technicians$64,3103,890
General Internal Medicine Physicians$254,3003,850
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$95,5703,840
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$60,8803,820
Locomotive Engineers$73,5303,780
Riggers$58,4603,770
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$35,9603,750
Procurement Clerks$48,7903,740
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,9003,740
Advertising and Promotions Managers$123,0503,670
Telemarketers$36,2803,660
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42,8603,650
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$92,1303,640
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$33,8103,640
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$52,4503,640
Residential Advisors$40,5703,630
Plant and System Operators, All Other$57,4203,570
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101,4403,540
Millwrights$63,8403,540
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$30,5603,490
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,2303,420
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$112,1803,400
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$86,2103,380
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$39,0603,380
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$56,1903,350
Budget Analysts$89,2203,340
Technical Writers$88,1403,340
Aircraft Service Attendants$40,3403,290
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38,9803,250
Private Detectives and Investigators$58,6703,220
Clergy$62,4303,180
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$34,5703,180
Athletic Trainers$71,8003,130
Floral Designers$34,9903,100
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$39,0903,100
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$71,4903,010
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,1702,960
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$41,4902,950
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$94,6102,930
Legal Support Workers, All Other$77,9802,900
Pharmacy Aides$39,5802,900
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$83,6402,880
Social Workers, All Other$85,0302,880
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$81,0702,880
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$78,9302,880
Chiropractors$96,4202,840
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34,0502,830
Anesthesiologists$276,4702,800
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$127,9002,770
Pediatricians, General$194,1402,740
Biological Technicians$52,4702,730
Rail Car Repairers$59,7402,690
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$63,3902,670
Chemical Engineers$144,3502,610
School Bus Monitors$29,6002,610
Concierges$36,8202,600
Labor Relations Specialists$85,2002,590
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$39,4102,570
Fundraising Managers$106,6502,560
Counselors, All Other$55,2502,550
Gas Plant Operators$81,7702,550
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$41,9002,550
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$49,8202,490
Biological Scientists, All Other$87,4602,480
Art Directors$101,5802,480
Drafters, All Other$62,1902,450
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47,0902,430
Conveyor Operators and Tenders$42,9602,380
New Accounts Clerks$44,9702,360
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$98,0202,360
Chemical Plant and System Operators$95,6202,360
Boilermakers$75,8502,340
Writers and Authors$81,2102,320
Orderlies$37,6002,320
Prepress Technicians and Workers$42,1402,320
Physical Scientists, All Other$113,9102,310
Transportation Inspectors$101,1602,290
Helpers--Carpenters$42,1202,270
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,2302,270
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$107,9202,260
Tour and Travel Guides$38,6802,250
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$60,3802,250
Compensation and Benefits Managers$148,6102,230
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$46,9402,220
Agricultural Equipment Operators$35,3002,200
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$57,9302,200
Home Appliance Repairers$51,6802,200
Urban and Regional Planners$86,2402,190
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$58,5002,190
Funeral Attendants$32,5102,150
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,1502,150
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81,6602,140
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$35,0302,130
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$67,3302,110
Power Plant Operators$97,0002,100
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,4602,090
Material Moving Workers, All Other$43,4602,080
Air Traffic Controllers$156,3702,060
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$100,8702,050
Cardiologists$386,6802,050
History Teachers, Postsecondary$92,5102,030
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$68,7002,010
Mechanical Door Repairers$52,9302,010
Conservation Scientists$71,0601,970
Computer and Information Research Scientists$130,4001,960
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$36,4401,950
Environmental Engineers$124,4001,940
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$60,0001,930
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$73,4301,930
Forensic Science Technicians$61,5301,900
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$102,6501,890
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$53,0101,890
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$31,9001,860
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$81,4701,840
Rehabilitation Counselors$51,9801,840
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$53,4801,830
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$41,8401,820
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.