Occupations ranked by employment (BLS OEWS). (819 occupations)
| # | Occupation | Median pay | In 10 yrs | Outlook | AI risk | Growth (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551 | Landscape Architects Architecture · 20K workers |
$79,870 | $106,000est. | 59/100 | 55% | +4.4% |
| 552 | Media and Communication Workers, All Other Writing & Media · 20K workers |
$73,620 | $99,300est. | 60/100 | 45% | +3.9% |
| 553 | Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Construction · 20K workers |
$70,070 | $95,100est. | 47/100 | 20% | +1.5% |
| 554 | Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Construction · 19K workers |
$60,190 | $83,000est. | 56/100 | 12% | +3.6% |
| 555 | Meter Readers, Utilities Logistics · 19K workers |
$48,150 | $60,700est. | 26/100 | 42% | −10.5% |
| 556 | Cooks, All Other Food Service · 19K workers |
$37,690 | $51,900est. | 63/100 | 25% | +5.2% |
| 557 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons Construction · 19K workers |
$57,660 | $79,400est. | 56/100 | 8% | +2.8% |
| 558 | Forensic Science Technicians Engineering & Science · 19K workers |
$72,060 | $101,400est. | 70/100 | 49% | +13.3% |
| 559 | Microbiologists Engineering & Science · 19K workers |
$87,990 | $115,100est. | 58/100 | 63% | +6.2% |
| 560 | Avionics Technicians Manufacturing & Repair · 19K workers |
$82,280 | $114,400est. | 69/100 | 39% | +9.4% |
| 561 | Psychologists, All Other · 19K workers |
$110,840 | $147,700est. | 69/100 | — | +2.3% |
| 562 | History Teachers, Postsecondary Education · 19K workers |
$83,820 | $107,300est. | 46/100 | 60% | +0.0% |
| 563 | Animal Trainers · 19K workers |
$39,990 | $55,300est. | 65/100 | 13% | +4.2% |
| 564 | Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Manufacturing & Repair · 19K workers |
$39,460 | $51,700est. | 41/100 | 56% | +2.2% |
| 565 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Engineering & Science · 18K workers |
$76,780 | $100,000est. | 50/100 | 60% | +3.6% |
| 566 | Petroleum Engineers Engineering & Science · 18K workers |
$144,910 | $183,000est. | 47/100 | 68% | +2.0% |
| 567 | Gas Plant Operators Manufacturing & Repair · 18K workers |
$87,820 | $108,800est. | 35/100 | 61% | −6.0% |
| 568 | Wellhead Pumpers Logistics · 18K workers |
$69,960 | $91,900est. | 46/100 | 42% | −2.0% |
| 569 | Electrical and Electronics Drafters Engineering & Science · 18K workers |
$76,870 | $94,500est. | 37/100 | 68% | −3.4% |
| 570 | Economists · 18K workers |
$124,720 | $145,700est. | 46/100 | 99% | +4.7% |
| 571 | Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians Manufacturing & Repair · 17K workers |
$52,000 | $73,200est. | 69/100 | 25% | +9.7% |
| 572 | Bailiffs Protective Services · 17K workers |
$56,600 | $75,600est. | 48/100 | 19% | −1.9% |
| 573 | Cardiologists Healthcare · 17K workers |
$496,010 | $686,400est. | 71/100 | 15% | +4.8% |
| 574 | Building Cleaning Workers, All Other Cleaning & Building Services · 17K workers |
$44,040 | $59,900est. | 57/100 | 20% | +2.0% |
| 575 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists Healthcare · 17K workers |
$101,370 | $138,300est. | 58/100 | 32% | +4.4% |
| 576 | Radiation Therapists Healthcare · 17K workers |
$105,310 | $142,100est. | 53/100 | 36% | +2.8% |
| 577 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Education · 17K workers |
$98,070 | $130,100est. | 57/100 | 52% | +2.5% |
| 578 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Education · 17K workers |
$65,030 | $85,700est. | 39/100 | 47% | −0.5% |
| 579 | Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders Manufacturing & Repair · 17K workers |
$54,430 | $71,400est. | 41/100 | 38% | −2.9% |
| 580 | Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Manufacturing & Repair · 17K workers |
$50,620 | $63,200est. | 34/100 | 49% | −11.3% |
| 581 | Chemical Plant and System Operators Manufacturing & Repair · 17K workers |
$78,120 | $98,100est. | 37/100 | 58% | −5.2% |
| 582 | Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Education · 17K workers |
$72,990 | $98,700est. | 53/100 | 25% | +1.6% |
| 583 | Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other Entertainment · 17K workers |
— | —est. | 77/100 | 25% | +4.7% |
| 584 | Calibration Technologists and Technicians Engineering & Science · 17K workers |
$67,820 | $89,400est. | 57/100 | 58% | +4.8% |
| 585 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Legal · 16K workers |
$117,860 | $141,900est. | 39/100 | 81% | +0.0% |
| 586 | Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators Manufacturing & Repair · 16K workers |
$46,880 | $64,000est. | 53/100 | 32% | +4.6% |
| 587 | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Manufacturing & Repair · 16K workers |
$45,950 | $58,500est. | 29/100 | 50% | −7.1% |
| 588 | Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Sports & Fitness · 16K workers |
$40,710 | $55,600est. | 61/100 | 35% | +5.2% |
| 589 | Religious Workers, All Other Social Services · 16K workers |
$45,280 | $61,700est. | 60/100 | 15% | +1.5% |
| 590 | Soil and Plant Scientists Engineering & Science · 16K workers |
$78,850 | $104,600est. | 64/100 | 59% | +6.7% |
| 591 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · 16K workers |
$36,300 | $49,500est. | 56/100 | 46% | +6.4% |
| 592 | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians Engineering & Science · 16K workers |
$73,900 | $98,800est. | 55/100 | 48% | +2.6% |
| 593 | Nuclear Engineers Engineering & Science · 15K workers |
$133,970 | $167,400est. | 43/100 | 69% | +0.4% |
| 594 | Airfield Operations Specialists Aviation · 15K workers |
$56,850 | $78,200est. | 63/100 | 44% | +7.8% |
| 595 | Agricultural Technicians Engineering & Science · 15K workers |
$49,630 | $67,300est. | 62/100 | 46% | +5.4% |
| 596 | Athletes and Sports Competitors Sports & Fitness · 15K workers |
$66,710 | $92,000est. | 73/100 | 25% | +5.5% |
| 597 | Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Manufacturing & Repair · 15K workers |
$51,320 | $64,600est. | 35/100 | 34% | −11.7% |
| 598 | Barbers Beauty & Personal Care · 15K workers |
$38,210 | $52,600est. | 60/100 | 13% | +3.3% |
| 599 | Recreational Therapists Healthcare · 15K workers |
$61,960 | $85,800est. | 68/100 | 14% | +4.8% |
| 600 | Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders Manufacturing & Repair · 15K workers |
$43,530 | $58,400est. | 49/100 | 48% | +3.4% |