Salaries in Western North Carolina

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area • 495 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Emergency Medicine Physicians $420,440
      Physicians, All Other $371,190490
      Nurse Anesthetists $270,40070
      Family Medicine Physicians $228,980100
      Chief Executives $199,99090
      Dentists, General $199,990250
      Pediatricians, General $163,35030
      Psychiatrists $155,40030
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $146,400120
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $132,470370
      Pharmacists $131,130610
      Marketing Managers $125,910160
      Optometrists $125,70060
      Physician Assistants $124,930280
      Nurse Practitioners $120,990320
      Human Resources Managers $113,170170
      Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $111,46060
      Software Developers $109,230590
      Fundraising Managers $109,01070
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $107,990
      Veterinarians $107,780150
      Natural Sciences Managers $107,13040
      Industrial Production Managers $106,650560
      Sales Engineers $106,48050
      Financial Managers $106,360540
      Purchasing Managers $105,78060
      Lawyers $103,910610
      Audiologists $103,86040
      Financial Specialists, All Other $102,38060
      Information Security Analysts $102,15060
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $101,660100
      Sales Managers $99,990500
      Construction Managers $98,850930
      Medical and Health Services Managers $98,180670
      Web Developers $97,88030
      Public Relations Managers $97,06040
      Occupational Therapists $96,490150
      Financial Risk Specialists $95,89030
      Electrical Engineers $95,810120
      Training and Development Managers $95,08060
      Computer Network Architects $94,500150
      Nurse Midwives $94,31030
      Managers, All Other $93,620570
      Data Scientists $92,73090
      Facilities Managers $92,540200
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $91,46080
      Physical Therapists $91,070360
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $89,830130
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $88,73030
      Computer Programmers $88,620120
      Industrial Engineers $87,720470
      Speech-Language Pathologists $86,570200
      Administrative Services Managers $86,160240
      Civil Engineers $86,120400
      Technical Writers $86,100
      Foresters $85,69040
      Landscape Architects $83,84030
      Emergency Management Directors $81,90040
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $81,540550
      Engineers, All Other $81,290120
      Mechanical Engineers $81,100300
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $81,070670
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $81,020290
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $80,890200
      Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,77060
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $80,72050
      Financial and Investment Analysts $80,650100
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $80,500230
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $80,40060
      Management Analysts $80,390230
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $80,190200
      Computer Systems Analysts $80,050330
      Dental Hygienists $79,790360
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $79,700130
      Registered Nurses $79,6004,620
      Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $78,91090
      Project Management Specialists $78,850830
      Database Architects $78,71040
      Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $78,15040
      Operations Research Analysts $78,05050
      Biological Scientists, All Other $77,94030
      Power Plant Operators $77,84070
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $77,620260
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $77,62040
      Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $77,42050
      Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $77,42090
      General and Operations Managers $77,3803,670
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $77,120130
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,040270
      Chiropractors $76,59050
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $76,030130
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $75,97050
      Art Directors $75,33030
      Funeral Home Managers $74,99050
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $74,580180
      Education Administrators, All Other $74,43030
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $73,75070
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $73,62050
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $71,370880
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $71,05050
      Social and Community Service Managers $70,450330
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $70,17090
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $69,7501,240
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,570190
      Chemists $69,33060
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $69,250140
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $69,14090
      Food Service Managers $69,130420
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $68,940100
      Accountants and Auditors $68,9101,440
      Credit Analysts $68,85030
      Budget Analysts $68,35080
      Cost Estimators $68,220330
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $67,87090
      Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $67,56030
      Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $67,37040
      Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $67,32030
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $67,110100
      Respiratory Therapists $66,890270
      Computer Occupations, All Other $66,820300
      Logisticians $66,210150
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $66,090390
      Personal Financial Advisors $66,070140
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,9201,990
      Editors $65,28090
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $65,260110
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,670180
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $64,610370
      School Psychologists $64,510
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,190420
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,6001,480
      Postal Service Clerks $63,270280
      Compliance Officers $63,190240
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $62,96080
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $62,880580
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $62,74030
      Urban and Regional Planners $62,56080
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $62,530160
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $62,45090
      Human Resources Specialists $62,420900
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $62,40040
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $62,270160
      Conservation Scientists $61,96060
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,810170
      Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $61,78070
      Loan Officers $61,640290
      Physical Therapist Assistants $61,490200
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,110110
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,050140
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $60,850270
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,3801,110
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $59,970250
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,880700
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $59,610900
      Instructional Coordinators $59,440400
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $59,390310
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,330120
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $59,030360
      Clergy $58,97070
      Massage Therapists $58,93090
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,9001,530
      Mechanical Drafters $58,65040
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,65030
      Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $58,390210
      Fundraisers $58,370170
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $58,370210
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $58,300130
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $58,280820
      Chefs and Head Cooks $57,830310
      Computer Network Support Specialists $57,34090
      Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $57,18040
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $57,010480
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $57,00050
      Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $56,67050
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $56,570290
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,190440
      Surveyors $56,150100
      Biological Technicians $55,74030
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,630820
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $55,5701,210
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $55,450120
      Machinists $54,930710
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $54,92060
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $54,86050
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $54,770230
      Medical Equipment Repairers $54,580100
      Construction and Building Inspectors $54,540180
      Public Relations Specialists $54,280320
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $54,220210
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $54,18040
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $53,960910
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,940850
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $53,760250
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $53,470170
      Computer User Support Specialists $53,440800
      Producers and Directors $53,44070
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $53,420120
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $53,230460
      Tool and Die Makers $52,87080
      Healthcare Social Workers $52,720240
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,6002,250
      Credit Counselors $52,45040
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,220740
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,020180
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $51,990100
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $51,730180
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $51,69060
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $51,62090
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $51,57040
      Database Administrators $51,49040
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,2902,290
      Real Estate Brokers $51,280
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $51,26040
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,190860
      Surgical Technologists $50,860150
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,670200
      Upholsterers $50,65040
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $50,650170
      Agricultural Inspectors $50,64030
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $50,62030
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,530810
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $50,480360
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $50,470200
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,280470
      Electricians $50,1801,280
      Brokerage Clerks $49,92060
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,8901,010
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $49,71090
      Insurance Sales Agents $49,300590
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,2303,370
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $49,190
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $49,030150
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,00070
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,800960
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,790500
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $48,74040
      New Accounts Clerks $48,39090
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,270100
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,150400
      Health Education Specialists $48,04060
      Social Workers, All Other $48,03080
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $47,990800
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $47,9701,720
      Real Estate Sales Agents $47,920
      Roofers $47,820100
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $47,800170
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $47,750200
      Chemical Technicians $47,710230
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $47,690180
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,5504,320
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,5201,030
      Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $47,51030
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $47,400170
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $47,360580
      Lodging Managers $47,340240
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,290560
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,180480
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,170300
      Athletic Trainers $47,14050
      Coaches and Scouts $47,130450
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,9701,490
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $46,850180
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $46,850120
      Training and Development Specialists $46,830700
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $46,790120
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,7601,360
      Logging Equipment Operators $46,57090
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $46,360290
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $46,30050
      Paramedics $46,280710
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,210350
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,180120
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,090120
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $46,02080
      Rehabilitation Counselors $45,980260
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $45,900500
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $45,890130
      Interior Designers $45,76060
      Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $45,55030
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $45,21050
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $45,20090
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,1602,700
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $45,100120
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $45,01050
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $44,98070
      Sheet Metal Workers $44,810210
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $44,57070
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,47060
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $44,210120
      Tax Preparers $44,160180
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $44,040200
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $43,72060
      Highway Maintenance Workers $43,530540
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,5303,490
      Social and Human Service Assistants $43,510420
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $43,380420
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $43,330160
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $43,320330
      Graphic Designers $43,240380
      Procurement Clerks $43,16060
      Bill and Account Collectors $43,120160
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,9802,580
      Audio and Video Technicians $42,88080
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $42,760220
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,6401,160
      Dental Assistants $42,520570
      Meter Readers, Utilities $42,47040
      Marriage and Family Therapists $42,44060
      Library Technicians $42,43090
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $42,40050
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $42,19060
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $42,1801,320
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $42,140160
      Production Workers, All Other $42,130
      Printing Press Operators $41,890280
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,85030
      Private Detectives and Investigators $41,70050
      Pipelayers $41,670160
      Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $41,64060
      Opticians, Dispensing $41,610110
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,550500
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $41,060260
      Medical Records Specialists $41,010310
      Psychiatric Technicians $40,870170
      Carpenters $40,7601,390
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,7103,020
      Construction Laborers $40,6002,670
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $40,580100
      Advertising Sales Agents $40,40090
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $40,230240
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $40,040620
      Medical Equipment Preparers $40,02070
      Order Clerks $39,990130
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,9403,080
      Community Health Workers $39,87070
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,8102,610
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $39,780420
      Animal Control Workers $39,77040
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $39,720200
      Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $39,57030
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,56080
      Billing and Posting Clerks $39,360320
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,210330
      Emergency Medical Technicians $39,160630
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $39,06080
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,050200
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $38,960250
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,9401,220
      Helpers--Carpenters $38,700
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $38,660140
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $38,500240
      Pharmacy Technicians $37,950880
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,940620
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,930130
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,810390
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $37,750130
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,720220
      Medical Transcriptionists $37,70040
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $37,68050
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $37,620
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $37,610220
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,5101,920
      Counter and Rental Clerks $37,470710
      Couriers and Messengers $37,44070
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $37,44060
      Interpreters and Translators $37,41040
      Glaziers $37,40040
      Medical Assistants $37,3501,280
      Etchers and Engravers $37,26050
      Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $37,18030
      Tellers $37,120680
      Pest Control Workers $37,110250
      Helpers--Electricians $37,110350
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $37,100160
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,090160
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $37,05040
      Tile and Stone Setters $37,04050
      Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,040380
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $36,9701,100
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,9305,580
      Customer Service Representatives $36,8803,580
      Security Guards $36,8101,040
      Woodworkers, All Other $36,810150
      Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $36,75030
      Furniture Finishers $36,69040
      Phlebotomists $36,680180
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $36,600130
      Recreation Workers $36,560960
      Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,56070
      Office Clerks, General $36,5503,850
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,480300
      Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other $36,46030
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,380150
      Fire Inspectors and Investigators $36,30070
      Residential Advisors $36,290240
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $36,23040
      Light Truck Drivers $36,2001,460
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $36,190350
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $36,09080
      Nursing Assistants $36,0803,830
      Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $35,950150
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $35,940
      Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,910320
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,8602,530
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $35,810100
      Data Entry Keyers $35,730220
      File Clerks $35,69070
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $35,610230
      Writers and Authors $35,580100
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,520310
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,5103,850
      Helpers--Production Workers $35,370490
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $35,360110
      Physical Therapist Aides $35,28060
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $35,160400
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,160680
      Food Batchmakers $35,140120
      Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $35,06030
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $34,970380
      Bus Drivers, School $34,900950
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,850310
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $34,850230
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,6001,630
      Cooks, Restaurant $34,5903,800
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $34,49060
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $34,39050
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,990400
      Skincare Specialists $33,89050
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $33,670180
      Sewing Machine Operators $33,640520
      Orderlies $33,57030
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $33,490350
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $33,19050
      School Bus Monitors $33,140100
      Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $33,130170
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $33,00070
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $32,880270
      Firefighters $32,380970
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,190770
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,9203,420
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $31,88030
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $31,780710
      Funeral Attendants $31,450160
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,420970
      Photographers $31,34050
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,1601,540
      Tutors $31,160270
      Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders $31,000110
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $30,96060
      Bartenders $30,8401,170
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $30,56050
      Tire Repairers and Changers $30,510140
      Bakers $30,480360
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $30,380310
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $30,380180
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,340400
      Tour and Travel Guides $30,240140
      Driver/Sales Workers $30,170870
      Parts Salespersons $30,060570
      Telemarketers $29,870180
      Library Assistants, Clerical $29,840140
      Retail Salespersons $29,8007,480
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $29,57040
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,3503,990
      Cooks, Short Order $29,160230
      Parking Attendants $29,140140
      Home Appliance Repairers $28,670160
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $28,5902,430
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $28,56030
      Food Preparation Workers $28,5401,900
      Childcare Workers $28,480640
      Animal Caretakers $28,430570
      Dishwashers $28,250640
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,250970
      Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $28,17050
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,120850
      Cashiers $28,0308,340
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,910270
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,5705,160
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $27,470420
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,1602,130
      Dietetic Technicians $27,06070
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,870610
      Cooks, Fast Food $26,7605,440
      Waiters and Waitresses $26,7105,140
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $26,400390
      Pharmacy Aides $26,070170
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $25,6501,080
      Baggage Porters and Bellhops $25,48040
      Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $25,070110
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,890220
      Floral Designers $24,780100
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,8601,120
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $22,330100
      Museum Technicians and Conservators $21,81040