Occupations ranked by employment (BLS OEWS). (819 occupations)
| # | Occupation | Median pay | In 10 yrs | Outlook | AI risk | Growth (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | Food Science Technicians Engineering & Science · 15K workers |
$52,130 | $69,500est. | 60/100 | 54% | +4.8% |
| 602 | Furniture Finishers Manufacturing & Repair · 14K workers |
$44,540 | $58,900est. | 44/100 | 22% | −3.5% |
| 603 | Drafters, All Other Engineering & Science · 14K workers |
$63,520 | $81,700est. | 37/100 | 35% | −7.3% |
| 604 | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers Manufacturing & Repair · 14K workers |
$56,210 | $77,000est. | 61/100 | 26% | +4.4% |
| 605 | Gambling Cage Workers Finance · 14K workers |
$37,580 | $46,800est. | 24/100 | 64% | −3.1% |
| 606 | Agricultural Inspectors Agriculture · 14K workers |
$49,940 | $66,700est. | 52/100 | 47% | +2.3% |
| 607 | Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders Manufacturing & Repair · 14K workers |
$48,040 | $64,500est. | 49/100 | 43% | +2.6% |
| 608 | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Architecture · 14K workers |
$81,390 | $105,200est. | 54/100 | 69% | +7.4% |
| 609 | Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters Construction · 14K workers |
$47,550 | $60,700est. | 38/100 | 15% | −11.7% |
| 610 | Gambling Service Workers, All Other · 14K workers |
$36,310 | $48,800est. | 55/100 | — | +4.2% |
| 611 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Healthcare · 14K workers |
$358,550 | $494,300est. | 69/100 | 15% | +4.0% |
| 612 | Plant and System Operators, All Other Manufacturing & Repair · 14K workers |
$62,470 | $83,300est. | 47/100 | 50% | +2.3% |
| 613 | Continuous Mining Machine Operators Construction · 14K workers |
$61,810 | $85,300est. | 61/100 | 8% | +3.2% |
| 614 | Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Manufacturing & Repair · 14K workers |
$48,750 | $61,900est. | 30/100 | 37% | −9.5% |
| 615 | Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Manufacturing & Repair · 14K workers |
$41,640 | $52,600est. | 37/100 | 50% | −8.8% |
| 616 | Funeral Home Managers Management & Consulting · 14K workers |
$78,790 | $106,500est. | 66/100 | 43% | +4.1% |
| 617 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Management & Consulting · 14K workers |
$96,660 | $125,400est. | 41/100 | 55% | −0.3% |
| 618 | Fire Inspectors and Investigators Protective Services · 14K workers |
$75,920 | $103,500est. | 66/100 | 32% | +4.2% |
| 619 | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers Construction · 14K workers |
$58,970 | $78,200est. | 48/100 | 7% | −5.3% |
| 620 | Carpet Installers Construction · 14K workers |
$50,340 | $64,600est. | 38/100 | 7% | −16.4% |
| 621 | Audiologists Healthcare · 14K workers |
$95,780 | $134,100est. | 65/100 | 40% | +11.0% |
| 622 | Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other Cleaning & Building Services · 14K workers |
$46,860 | $64,300est. | 63/100 | 20% | +3.7% |
| 623 | Transportation Workers, All Other Transportation · 14K workers |
$45,650 | $61,800est. | 56/100 | 40% | +4.0% |
| 624 | Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other Manufacturing & Repair · 14K workers |
$37,280 | $46,300est. | 21/100 | 50% | −13.4% |
| 625 | Motorcycle Mechanics Manufacturing & Repair · 14K workers |
$48,580 | $65,900est. | 55/100 | 24% | +2.1% |
| 626 | Emergency Management Directors Management & Consulting · 14K workers |
$93,330 | $125,700est. | 61/100 | 46% | +3.9% |
| 627 | Judicial Law Clerks Legal · 13K workers |
$64,920 | $80,200est. | 50/100 | 77% | +2.8% |
| 628 | Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Education · 13K workers |
$76,590 | $100,500est. | 51/100 | 54% | +1.5% |
| 629 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Education · 13K workers |
$100,310 | $132,600est. | 56/100 | 53% | +2.4% |
| 630 | Sound Engineering Technicians Film & Video · 13K workers |
$73,130 | $94,100est. | 39/100 | 53% | −3.1% |
| 631 | Food Scientists and Technologists Engineering & Science · 13K workers |
$88,720 | $118,400est. | 60/100 | 56% | +6.2% |
| 632 | Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Manufacturing & Repair · 13K workers |
$39,530 | $49,500est. | 31/100 | 39% | −13.7% |
| 633 | Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Writing & Media · 13K workers |
$72,420 | $87,900est. | 41/100 | 78% | −0.1% |
| 634 | Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers Manufacturing & Repair · 13K workers |
$46,350 | $59,600est. | 30/100 | 53% | −3.3% |
| 635 | Tapers Construction · 13K workers |
$68,270 | $91,600est. | 47/100 | 15% | −1.6% |
| 636 | Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers Manufacturing & Repair · 13K workers |
$48,220 | $62,600est. | 39/100 | 45% | −4.0% |
| 637 | Foundry Mold and Coremakers Manufacturing & Repair · 13K workers |
$48,110 | $60,500est. | 28/100 | 34% | −23.0% |
| 638 | Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Education · 13K workers |
$77,270 | $103,200est. | 54/100 | 47% | +2.2% |
| 639 | Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians Transportation · 13K workers |
$35,450 | $47,400est. | 41/100 | 22% | −1.3% |
| 640 | Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Management & Consulting · 13K workers |
$82,890 | $113,900est. | 74/100 | 52% | +9.7% |
| 641 | Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Education · 13K workers |
$77,570 | $103,700est. | 58/100 | 48% | +2.6% |
| 642 | Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Construction · 13K workers |
$67,890 | $92,600est. | 57/100 | 9% | +0.8% |
| 643 | Music Directors and Composers Music · 13K workers |
$73,710 | $98,200est. | 63/100 | 44% | +1.2% |
| 644 | Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Manufacturing & Repair · 12K workers |
$52,800 | $66,000est. | 35/100 | 42% | −13.2% |
| 645 | Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other Film & Video · 12K workers |
$70,720 | $94,300est. | 47/100 | 45% | +1.6% |
| 646 | Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers Transportation · 12K workers |
$68,840 | $92,500est. | 47/100 | 29% | +0.8% |
| 647 | Museum Technicians and Conservators Education · 12K workers |
$51,440 | $69,100est. | 58/100 | 48% | +3.6% |
| 648 | Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians Engineering & Science · 12K workers |
$59,920 | $79,700est. | 52/100 | 52% | +3.1% |
| 649 | Bicycle Repairers Manufacturing & Repair · 12K workers |
$42,780 | $55,900est. | 38/100 | 23% | −5.7% |
| 650 | Curators Education · 12K workers |
$63,420 | $85,400est. | 66/100 | 51% | +4.9% |