Wage Report
Below is a wealth of information on jobs classified by pathway.
Arts, Media, Entertainment
| Multi-Media Artists and Animators | $25.48 - $47.21 |
| Graphic Designers | $18.80 - $32.90 |
| Photographers | $11.30 - $27.66 |
Building Trades and Construction
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $24.73 - $39.40 |
| Carpenters | $18.93 - $31.31 |
| Paving, Surfacing and Tamping Equipment Operators | $18.92 - $28.35 |
| Electricians | $18.76 - $33.98 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $18.29 - $32.35 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $17.79 - $29.63 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $11.80 - $19.15 |
Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation
| Recreation Workers | $9.36 - $14.16 |
| Food Service Managers | $19.42 - $27.49 |
| Meeting and Convention Planners | $18.41 - $29.91 |
| Lodging Managers | $18.33 - $32.01 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $16.44 - $27.03 |
Agriculture and Natural Resources
| Agricultural Equipment Operators | $9.28 - $13.48 |
| Forest and Conservation Workers | $9.04 - $12.16 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | $21.86 - $35.29 |
| Agricultural Inspectors | $15.34 - $26.60 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics | $13.23 - $21.63 |
| Pest Control Workers | $13.10 - $17.76 |
| Floral Designers | $10.49 - $16.20 |
Energy and Utilities
| Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $29.93 - $46.67 |
| Power Plant Operators | $27.58 - $39.73 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $27.01 - $33.46 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $16.86 - $29.10 |
Fashion and Interior Design
| Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | $9.63 - $17.15 |
| Retail Salespersons | $8.63 - $13.32 |
| Fashion Designers | $20.96 - $43.41 |
| Interior Designers | $19.13 - $33.60 |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | $15.99 - $31.04 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $10.49 - $15.92 |
Engineering and Design
| Surveyors | $29.80 - $41.70 |
| Civil Engineering Technicians | $23.61 - $34.62 |
| Engineering Technicians | $21.25 - $37.34 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $20.71 - $33.44 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $20.12 - $31.39 |
| Industrial Engineering Technicians | $19.31 - $31.72 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $19.12 - $30.89 |
Health Science and Medical Technology
| Dental Hygienists | $31.82 - $51.35 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $29.41 - $41.81 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $24.19 - $36.81 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technicians | $21.51 - $30.98 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $19.73 - $34.74 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $15.55 - $23.08 |
| Medical Secretaries | $11.86 - $18.71 |
Public Services
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | $30.87 - $42.40 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $25.29 - $36.92 |
| Medical and Public Health Social Workers | $21.88 - $35.46 |
| Fire Fighters | $19.63 - $39.56 |
| Police, Fire and Ambulance Dispatchers | $19.51 - $30.43 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | $11.12 - $17.04 |
Finance and Business
| Cost Estimators | $23.30 - $41.04 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistants | $23.27 - $32.01 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $22.83 - $40.00 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistants | $20.91 - $33.60 |
| Tax Examiners, Collectors and Revenue Agents | $20.88 - $37.23 |
| Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $17.33 - $26.80 |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | $14.88 - $37.70 |
Information Technology
| Computer Programmers | $29.92 - $49.90 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $28.41 - $46.74 |
| Database Administrators | $27.21 - $53.00 |
| Computer Support Specialists | $18.34 - $30.25 |
| Computer Repairers | $14.44 - $24.51 |
Manufacturing and Product Development
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $20.36 - $30.45 |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | $13.29 - $21.34 |
| Welders and Brazers | $12.91 - $21.09 |
| Metal and Plastic Workers | $12.59 - $21.83 |
| Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | $10.30 - $17.28 |
Marketing, Sales, and Service
| Sales Managers | $31.75 - $74.96 |
| Advertising and Promotions Marketing | $30.83 - $56.82 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $18.69 - $40.97 |
| Advertising Sales Agents | $15.69 - $31.94 |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers | $13.57 - $22.74 |
Transportation
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $23.15 - $31.87 |
| Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $17.43 - $27.49 |
| Heavy Truck Drivers | $16.21 - $23.70 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | $14.11 - $26.02 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $14.06 - $25.99 |
| Small Engine Mechanics | $12.24 - $19.84 |
Education and Family Services
| Associate Teachers/Educators | $9.07 - $12.76 |
| Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program Directors | $17.11 - $28.82 |
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