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# Occupation Employment  Percent  *
 Change    		 Earnings Training Needed 
  2008   2018
1 Home health aides 921,700  1,382,600  50%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
2 Personal and home care aides 817,200  1,193,000  46%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
3 Physical therapist aides 46,100  62,800  36%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
4 Dental assistants 295,300  400,900  36%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
5 Medical assistants 483,600  647,500  34%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
6 Self-enrichment education teachers 253,700  334,900  32%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
7 Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation 260,200  341,000  31%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
8 Occupational therapist aides 7,800  10,200  31%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
9 Pharmacy technicians 326,300  426,000  31%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
10 Medical secretaries 471,100  596,600  27%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
11 Tree trimmers and pruners 45,000  56,800  26%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
12 Funeral attendants 34,500  43,600  26%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
13 Helpers--Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters 80,300  100,900  26%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
14 Coaches and scouts 225,700  281,700  25%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
15 Helpers--Electricians 105,600  131,600  25%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
16 Cargo and freight agents 85,900  106,500  24%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
17 Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners 25,900  32,100  24%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
18 Helpers--Carpenters 79,800  98,500  23%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
19 Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers 75,200  92,400  23%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
20 Social and human service assistants 352,000  431,500  23%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
21 Interpreters and translators 50,900  62,200  22%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
22 Private detectives and investigators 45,500  55,500  22%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
23 Emergency management specialists 12,800  15,600  22%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
24 Nonfarm animal caretakers 173,300  209,100  21%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
25 Construction laborers 1,248,700  1,504,600  20%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
26 Animal trainers 47,100  56,700  20%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
27 Surveying and mapping technicians 77,000  92,700  20%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
28 Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators 113,400  135,900  20%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
29 Insulation workers, mechanical 29,800  35,500  19%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
30 Bill and account collectors 411,000  490,500  19%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
31 Bicycle repairers 10,100  12,000  19%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
32 Nuclear power reactor operators 5,000  6,000  19%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
33 Boilermakers 20,200  24,000  19%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
34 Subway and streetcar operators 7,700  9,100  19%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
35 Refuse and recyclable material collectors 149,000  176,700  19%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
36 Ship engineers 11,500  13,600  19%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
37 Fire fighters 310,400  367,900  19%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
38 Transportation inspectors 26,900  31,900  18%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
39 Landscaping and groundskeeping workers 1,205,800  1,422,900  18%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
40 Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers 99,900  117,700  18%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
41 Customer service representatives 2,252,400  2,651,900  18%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
42 Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation 30,800  36,300  18%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
43 Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels 33,100  38,800  17%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
44 Pipelayers 61,200  71,700  17%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
45 Construction and building inspectors 106,400  124,200  17%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
46 Detectives and criminal investigators 112,200  130,900  17%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
47 Helpers--Brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters 50,800  59,100  16%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
48 Models 2,200  2,600  16%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
49 Interviewers, except eligibility and loan 233,400  269,900  16%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
50 Taxi drivers and chauffeurs 232,300  268,400  16%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
51 Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders 141,500  163,500  15%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
52 First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers 698,100  805,300  15%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
53 First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers 213,200  245,900  15%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
54 Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters 494,700  570,500  15%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
55 Billing and posting clerks and machine operators 528,800  609,600  15%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
56 Pest control workers 67,500  77,900  15%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
57 Insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall 27,600  31,700  15%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
58 Receptionists and information clerks 1,139,200  1,312,100  15%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
59 Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders 83,300  95,800  15%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
60 First-line supervisors/managers of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers 217,900  250,300  15%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
61 Hazardous materials removal workers 42,500  48,800  15%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
62 Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators 15,500  17,800  15%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
63 Recreation workers 327,500  375,800  15%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
64 Ophthalmic laboratory technicians 35,300  40,400  15%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
65 Shampooers 22,900  26,300  15%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
66 Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food 2,701,700  3,096,000  15%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
67 Tile and marble setters 76,000  86,800  14%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
68 Security guards 1,076,600  1,229,100  14%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
69 Dental laboratory technicians 46,000  52,400  14%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
70 Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products 295,200  336,100  14%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
71 Costume attendants 5,100  5,800  14%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
72 Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers 106,100  120,700  14%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
73 Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks 230,200  261,700  14%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
74 Concierges 20,900  23,700  14%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
75 Fence erectors 33,600  38,200  14%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
76 Drywall and ceiling tile installers 151,300  171,700  14%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
77 Opticians, dispensing 59,800  67,800  13%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
78 Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters 21,700  24,600  13%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
79 Amusement and recreation attendants 263,000  298,000  13%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
80 Gaming and sports book writers and runners 16,200  18,300  13%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
81 Locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants 18,500  20,900  13%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
82 Pile-driver operators 4,600  5,200  13%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
83 Air traffic controllers 26,200  29,600  13%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
84 Airfield operations specialists 8,200  9,200  13%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
85 Tapers 37,400  42,300  13%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
86 Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer 1,798,400  2,031,300  13%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
87 Cement masons and concrete finishers 201,000  226,900  13%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
88 Carpenters 1,284,900  1,450,300  13%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
89 Executive secretaries and administrative assistants 1,594,400  1,798,800  13%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
90 Agricultural inspectors 16,600  18,700  13%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
91 Medical equipment preparers 46,800  52,800  13%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
92 Actors 56,500  63,700  13%  N/A Long-term on-the-job training 
93 Terrazzo workers and finishers 5,600  6,300  13%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
94 Baggage porters and bellhops 50,500  56,900  13%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
95 Reinforcing iron and rebar workers 27,700  31,100  13%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
96 Structural iron and steel workers 70,200  78,900  12%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
97 Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators 404,500  453,200  12%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
98 Locksmiths and safe repairers 22,100  24,800  12%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
99 Electricians 695,000  777,900  12%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
100 Office clerks, general 3,024,400  3,383,100  12%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
101 Athletes and sports competitors 16,500  18,400  12%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
102 Gaming managers 6,200  6,900  12%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
103 Gaming supervisors 40,900  45,700  12%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
104 Gaming surveillance officers and gaming investigators 9,300  10,400  12%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
105 Sailors and marine oilers 32,900  36,700  12%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
106 Tour guides and escorts 38,400  42,900  12%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
107 Stonemasons 24,300  27,100  12%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
108 Dishwashers 522,900  583,400  12%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
109 Photographers 152,000  169,500  12%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
110 Brickmasons and blockmasons 135,900  151,500  12%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
111 Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators 60,200  67,200  12%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
112 Floor sanders and finishers 12,200  13,600  11%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
113 Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers 115,200  128,200  11%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
114 Library assistants, clerical 122,000  135,500  11%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
115 First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers 1,457,200  1,617,500  11%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
116 Child care workers 1,301,900  1,443,900  11%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
117 Mechanical door repairers 17,200  19,000  11%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
118 Medical appliance technicians 13,900  15,400  11%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
119 Maintenance and repair workers, general 1,361,300  1,509,200  11%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
120 Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders 40,800  45,100  11%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
121 Umpires, referees, and other sports officials 15,900  17,600  10%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
122 Traffic technicians 7,400  8,200  10%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
123 Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks 2,063,800  2,276,200  10%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
124 Teacher assistants 1,312,800  1,447,700  10%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
125 Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians 22,200  24,500  10%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
126 Painting, coating, and decorating workers 32,700  36,000  10%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
127 Food servers, nonrestaurant 189,800  209,100  10%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
128 Loan officers 327,800  360,900  10%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
129 Locomotive engineers and operators 51,200  56,200  10%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
130 Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products 432,900  475,000  10%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
131 Cooks, institution and cafeteria 391,800  429,700  10%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
132 Correctional officers and jailers 454,500  497,500  9%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
133 Crossing guards 69,900  76,500  9%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
134 Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators 25,600  28,000  9%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
135 Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers 44,100  48,200  9%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
136 Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop 525,400  574,400  9%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
137 Fire inspectors and investigators 14,700  16,100  9%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
138 Elevator installers and repairers 24,900  27,100  9%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
139 Eligibility interviewers, government programs 119,500  130,500  9%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
140 Residential advisors 56,900  62,000  9%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
141 Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters 131,700  143,700  9%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
142 Animal control workers 16,100  17,500  9%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
143 Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators 23,600  25,700  9%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
144 Radio operators 1,000  1,100  9%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
145 Motorcycle mechanics 18,800  20,500  9%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
146 Food batchmakers 100,500  109,300  9%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
147 Police and sheriff's patrol officers 661,500  718,800  9%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
148 Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines 136,300  148,100  9%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
149 Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators 75,700  82,200  9%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
150 Real estate brokers 123,400  134,000  9%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
151 Forest and conservation workers 12,900  14,000  9%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
152 Highway maintenance workers 145,900  158,300  9%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
153 First-line supervisors/managers of correctional officers 43,500  47,200  8%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
154 Bailiffs 20,200  21,900  8%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
155 Bridge and lock tenders 4,700  5,100  8%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
156 Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists 1,900  2,000  8%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
157 Helpers--Installation, maintenance, and repair workers 150,900  163,500  8%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
158 Retail salespersons 4,489,200  4,863,900  8%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
159 Bus drivers, transit and intercity 193,900  209,900  8%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
160 First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers 55,200  59,800  8%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
161 Public address system and other announcers 12,300  13,300  8%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
162 Court, municipal, and license clerks 122,100  132,100  8%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
163 Flight attendants 98,700  106,700  8%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
164 Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks 168,300  181,900  8%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
165 First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives 97,300  105,200  8%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
166 Motorboat operators 3,700  4,000  8%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
167 Bartenders 508,700  549,500  8%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
168 Supervisors, farming, fishing, and forestry workers 48,600  52,400  8%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
169 Logging equipment operators 41,700  44,900  8%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
170 Cooks, restaurant 914,200  984,400  8%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
171 Glaziers 54,100  58,300  8%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
172 Grinding and polishing workers, hand 40,100  43,200  8%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
173 Musicians and singers 186,400  200,600  8%  N/A Long-term on-the-job training 
174 Cooks, fast food 566,000  608,400  7%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
175 Industrial machinery mechanics 287,700  308,700  7%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
176 Stock clerks and order fillers 1,858,800  1,993,300  7%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
177 Advertising sales agents 166,800  178,900  7%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
178 Aircraft cargo handling supervisors 4,900  5,300  7%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
179 Craft artists 13,600  14,600  7%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
180 Earth drillers, except oil and gas 23,300  25,000  7%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
181 Demonstrators and product promoters 102,800  110,100  7%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
182 Segmental pavers 1,200  1,300  7%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
183 Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators 294,600  315,500  7%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
184 Merchandise displayers and window trimmers 85,200  91,200  7%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
185 Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers 43,800  46,900  7%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
186 Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing 85,700  91,700  7%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
187 Dredge operators 2,200  2,400  7%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
188 Painters, construction and maintenance 442,800  473,600  7%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
189 Railroad conductors and yardmasters 41,300  44,100  7%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
190 Farm equipment mechanics 31,200  33,400  7%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
191 Upholsterers 52,700  56,300  7%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
192 Dancers 13,000  13,900  7%  N/A Long-term on-the-job training 
193 First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers 833,300  888,500  7%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
194 Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic 141,000  150,300  7%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
195 Plasterers and stucco masons 49,000  52,200  7%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
196 Recreational vehicle service technicians 13,700  14,600  7%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
197 Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products 1,540,300  1,641,400  7%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
198 Rail car repairers 23,100  24,600  7%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
199 Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop 350,700  373,400  6%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
200 Sheet metal workers 170,700  181,800  6%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
201 Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics 29,400  31,300  6%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
202 Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers 169,600  180,400  6%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
203 Waiters and waitresses 2,381,700  2,533,300  6%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
204 Tellers 600,500  638,000  6%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
205 Bus drivers, school 453,600  481,500  6%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
206 Procurement clerks 81,500  86,200  6%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
207 Animal breeders 14,700  15,500  6%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
208 Psychiatric aides 62,500  66,100  6%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
209 Maids and housekeeping cleaners 1,498,200  1,583,700  6%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
210 Motorboat mechanics 22,100  23,400  6%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
211 Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers 420,700  444,000  6%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
212 Choreographers 16,200  17,100  5%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
213 Food service managers 338,800  356,700  5%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
214 Transit and railroad police 4,300  4,500  5%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
215 First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers 1,685,500  1,773,900  5%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
216 Stationary engineers and boiler operators 41,600  43,800  5%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
217 Manufactured building and mobile home installers 10,400  10,900  5%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
218 Statistical assistants 17,900  18,800  5%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
219 First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers 251,100  263,900  5%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
220 First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers 506,800  531,200  5%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
221 Lodging managers 59,800  62,600  5%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
222 Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive 2,020,000  2,113,300  5%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
223 Maintenance workers, machinery 75,400  78,800  5%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
224 Furniture finishers 26,500  27,700  4%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
225 Electrical power-line installers and repairers 113,900  119,000  4%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
226 Mine cutting and channeling machine operators 9,400  9,800  4%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
227 Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners 2,375,300  2,479,500  4%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
228 Driver/sales workers 406,400  424,100  4%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
229 Cooks, private household 4,900  5,100  4%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
230 Loan interviewers and clerks 210,400  219,400  4%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
231 First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers 448,600  467,600  4%  Average salary is very high, or greater than $51,580 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
232 Food preparation workers 891,900  929,600  4%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
233 Parking lot attendants 136,200  141,900  4%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
234 Truck drivers, light or delivery services 984,500  1,025,900  4%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
235 Slaughterers and meat packers 98,400  102,500  4%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
236 Explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blasters 6,300  6,500  4%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
237 Roofers 148,900  154,600  4%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
238 Food cooking machine operators and tenders 39,300  40,800  4%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
239 First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand 183,500  190,200  4%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
240 Cashiers, except gaming 3,550,000  3,675,500  4%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
241 Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders 107,800  111,300  3%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
242 Photographic process workers 21,700  22,400  3%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
243 Counter and rental clerks 448,200  461,900  3%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
244 Tax preparers 95,800  98,600  3%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
245 Laundry and dry-cleaning workers 235,400  242,000  3%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
246 Credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks 63,800  65,600  3%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
247 Molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic 48,200  49,500  3%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
248 Industrial truck and tractor operators 610,300  627,000  3%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
249 Model makers, wood 1,700  1,700  2%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
250 Home appliance repairers 49,600  50,600  2%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
251 Automotive glass installers and repairers 19,500  19,900  2%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
252 Travel guides 5,600  5,700  2%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
253 Production, planning, and expediting clerks 283,500  287,800  2%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
254 Butchers and meat cutters 129,100  131,000  1%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
255 Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood 52,600  53,400  1%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
256 Millwrights 45,200  45,900  1%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
257 Signal and track switch repairers 6,800  6,900  1%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
258 Cleaners of vehicles and equipment 348,900  352,500  1%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
259 Parts salespersons 227,500  229,700  1%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
260 Telecommunications line installers and repairers 171,000  172,600  1%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
261 Tire repairers and changers 103,200  104,100  1%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
262 Painters, transportation equipment 52,200  52,600  1%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
263 Motion picture projectionists 10,800  10,900  1%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
264 Automotive body and related repairers 166,400  167,200  0%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
265 Riggers 13,500  13,500  0%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
266 Food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders 18,100  18,200  0%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
267 Insurance claims and policy processing clerks 253,800  254,500  0%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
268 Chefs and head cooks 108,300  108,500  0%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
269 Bakers 151,600  151,900  0%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
270 Graders and sorters, agricultural products 33,400  33,500  0%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
271 New accounts clerks 87,300  87,400  0%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Work experience in a related occupation 
272 Musical instrument repairers and tuners 6,100  6,100  0%  Average salary is high, or between $32,930 to $51,450 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
273 Cooks, short order 171,400  171,500  0%  Average salary is very low, or less than $21,550 per year Short-term on-the-job training 
274 Etchers and engravers 12,000  12,000  0%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Long-term on-the-job training 
275 Team assemblers 1,112,300  1,112,700  0%  Average salary is low, or between $21,790 and $32,380 per year Moderate-term on-the-job training 
 

* The national average percent change is 10.12% for the 2008-2018 employment projection series.

Note: The data for the State Employment Trends and the National Employment Trends are not directly comparable. The projections period for state data is 2006-2016, while the projections period for national data is 2008-2018.

National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections

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