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Jobs List – Thinker Occupations*
Average Yearly Earnings – Full- and Part-time Workers
Entry-Level or OJT
Training required: High school diploma or on-the-job training
Technical Position
Training required: Experience and/or community college or vocational-technical school
Professional Positions
Training required: College, advanced or professional degree or training
Mechanical Engineering & architecture Engineering & architecture
Biomedical equipment repairer $25,220 Precision instrument repairer $26,052 Automotive body repair estimator $23,712
Computer technician $55,000 Instrumentation technician $31,148 Metallurgical technician $28,808 Engineering technician $28,808
Electronics engineering technician $31,148 Computer drafter $28,756 Surveyor $26,789 Laser technician $31,148 Marine architect $36,816 Ceramics engineer $46,592 Electrical engineer $47,996 Civil engineer $44,148 Computer engineer $43,940
Agricultural, production, marine engineer $45,032
Fire prevention, protection engineer $45,032 Mechanical, petroleum, mining, nuclear, chemical, aerospace engineer $46,592
Insurance specialist Communications Computer science
Insurance adjuster $23,764
Insurance auto damage appraiser $23,764
Communications equipment maintainer $32,136
Transmitter engineer $33,540 Broadcast technician $33,540
Studio special effects technician $30,004
Radio operator $31,148
Data base administrator $43,472
Systems analyst, data processing $43,900 Data communications analyst $43,940 Geographic information specialist $43,940 Computer programmer $38,220
Computer support specialist $38,220 Operations, systems research $40,456 Computer security specialist $43,940 Information systems manager $39,936
Engineering & architecture Life & social science Mathematical science
Survey technician $26,780 Mapping technician $26,789
Agricultural technician $26,728 Geological technician $26,728 Criminal ballistics expert $26,728 Food science technician $26,728 Biology specimen technician $26,728 Polygraph examiner $33,904
University faculty, mathematics $43,888 Financial analyst, statistical $43,212 Statistician $43,212
Office worker Installation & repair Life & social science
Computer operator $21,268
Peripheral equipment operator $21,216 Clerical investigator $22,256
Procurement clerk $20,696 Statistical data clerk $21,112 Accounting clerk $19,500 Tax preparer $19,500
Test card, circuit board repairer $28,080
Electronics mechanic, technician $28,080
Central office installer, repairer $35,152
Medical scientist $39,000 Soil, food scientist $39,000 Wood technologist $39,000 Psychologist $32,708
Social, archeological scientist $37,960 Biologist, toxicologist, zoologist, geneticist $39,000
University social science faculty $43,888 Economist $45,812
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Manufacturing Office worker Physical science
Tool, die maker $34,944
Precision instrument maker $34,944 Pattern maker $34,944
Model maker, metal/plastics $20,332
Medical records technician $23,972 Paralegal, legal assistant $25,792 Law clerk $42,952
Financial examiner $34,372 Data entry operator $19,968
Environmental, physical scientist $39,000 Astronomer $39,000
University physical science faculty $43,888
Installation & Repair Library Business
Electric appliance repairer $31,252 Electronics assembler, repairer $27,612 Electrical utility troubleshooter $30,472
Library technical assistant $33,540
Audio visual specialist $33,540 Price analyst $31,304Procurement engineer $31,304 Occupational analyst $31,772 Management analyst $41,028 Market research analyst $45,812 Underwriter $30,992
Accountant/auditor $31,928 Tax examiner $39,392
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Jobs List – Organizer Occupations*
Average Yearly Earnings – Full- and Part-time Workers
Entry Level or OJT
Training required: High school diploma or on-the-job training
Technical Position
Training required: Experience and/or community college or vocational-technical school
Professional Positions
Training required: College, advanced or professional degree or training
Business/office worker Business/office worker Business
Cashier $12,064 Bank teller $15,392 Records clerk $16,224
Typist, word processor $19,292 Bookkeeper $19,500
Account collector $19,760 Billing, statement clerk $20,748 Insurance clerk $20,904 Credit checker $21,216 Payroll clerk $21,320
Customer service representative
$24,336
Title searcher, abstractor $25,792 Production planning clerk $23,868
Cost estimator $25,636
Administrative supervisor $27,976 Secretary $19,968
Medical records technician $23,972 Paralegal, legal assistant $27,196
Underwriter $30,992 Executive secretary $31,564 Accountant/auditor $31,928 Loan officer $32,130
Budget/credit analyst $33,020
Instructional coordinator, trainer $39,208
Government/public service worker Government worker Government worker
Government clerk $22,360 Teacher’s aid $12,376
Administrative supervisor $27,976 Geological data technician $26,728 Occupational health & safety specialist $26,156
Mail superintendent, postmaster $32,136
Health officer, inspector $34,372 Police records officer $33,904 Traffic technician $28,808
Veterinary inspector $50,076 City planner $31,450
Tax examiner, revenue agent $39,392 Land leasing & permit agent $31,564 Extension agent $27,560
Public health educator $31,720 Legislative assistant $31,564
Government service executive $37,024
Travel & hospitality Special services Special services
Hotel desk clerk $16,744
Reservation, ticket agent $16,848 Air traffic controller $33,540 Transportation clerk $20,800
Travel guide $16,848 Hospitality manager $21,580 Health services coordinator $26,156 Real estate appraiser $30,888 Financial examiner $34,372 Textile science technician $26,728 Criminal ballistics expert $26,728 Estimator, utilities $28,756 Funeral attendant $27,560 Personal shopper $16,484 Housekeeping supervisor $18,176 Greenhouse manager $19,604
Clinical laboratory technologist $27,196 Book editor $32,916
Director, religious activities $25,636 Recreation coordinator $26,312 Residential counselor $36,088 Meeting & convention planner $31,546 Managing editor $32,916
Nursing director $37,076
Educational program director $39,208
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Special services Library Library
Proofreader $19,188 Tax preparer $19,500 Stock clerk $20,696 Sports instructor $27,560
Funeral director, mortician $36,088 Film editor $30,004
Stage, TV, radio director $30,004
Audio visual specialist $33,540
Library technical assistant $33,540 Librarian $31,252Library curator $30,836
Communications Supervision & management Management & administration
Switchboard operator $20,696 Directory assistance operator $20,696 Dispatcher $21,112
Worker supervisor, foreman $32,136 Food service manager $21,580 Lodging manger $21,580
Property records manager $22,620 College, university administrator $39,208 Human resource manager $35,263 Health services manager $37,076 Financial manager $37,180 Purchasing manager $39,780
Administrative services manager $39,936 Branch/department financial manager $37,180
Treasurer, controller, CFO $37,180 Purchasing manager $39,780 Contract administrator $39,936 General manager $39,936
Service establishment manager $37,076 Grant coordinator $43,784
Industrial production manager $39,936 Association manager, administrator $37,076
Gambling establishment manager $37,076 Private sector executive $39,936
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Jobs List – Persuader Occupations*
Average Yearly Earnings – Full- and Part-time Workers
Entry-level or OJT
Training required: High school diploma or on-the-job training
Technical Position
Training required: Experience and/or community college
Professional Positions
Training Required: College, advanced or professional degree or training
Sales & marketing Sales & marketing Sales & marketing
Counter clerk $13,936 Gaming attendant $17,264 Retail salesperson $18,304 Promoter, demonstrator $18,304 Telemarketer $18,304
Medical sales representative $26,312 Business services sales agent $26,312 Sales representative, industrial equipment $26,312
Merchandise appraiser, auctioneer $26,312
Sales supervisor $25,948
Real estate agent $30,888 Sales manager $43,748Property, real estate manager $22,620 Public relations specialist $30,004
Agent, business manager of artist, performer, athlete $43,748
Marketing manager $43,748 Fund-raising director $43,748
Training & development manager $35,256
Entertainment Entertainment & communications Entertainment & communications
Stage or film prompter $21,424 Broadcast news analyst $30,004 Athletic trainer $30,004
Umpire, referee, sports official $30,004 Radio, TV, sports announcer $30,004 Model $30,004
Travel agent $16,848 Script editor $32,916
Reporter, correspondent $32,240 Animal trainer $37,596
Business Hospitality & travel Business
Customer service representative
$24,336
Travel guide $16,848 Hospitality manager $21,580 Food service manager $21,580 Lodging manager $21,580
Technical writer $32,916
Labor relations manager $35,256
Industrial organizational psychologist $32,708
Purchasing agent, contract specialist $31,304
Personnel recruiter $31,772 Labor relations specialist $31,772
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Jobs List – Doer Occupations*
Average Yearly Earnings – Full- and Part-time Workers
Entry-level or OJT
Training Required: High school diploma or on-the-job training
Technical Position
Training required: Experience and/or community college
Professional Positions
Training required: College, advanced or professional degree or training
Transportation Transportation Transportation
Highway maintenance worker $21,372 Truck driver $23,608
Railroad maintenance $24,440 Paving equipment operator $24,856
Aviation, railroad, marine cargo, public transportation inspector $34,372 Aircraft, ground transportation electrician $28,080
Aircraft engine specialist $36,712 Aircraft body repairer $36,712
Marine engineer $45,032 Civil engineer $44,148 Aerospace engineer $46,592
Agricultural Agricultural Agricultural
Farmer $11,596
Horticulture specialty grower $13,520 Farm worker $13,520
Insect, weed disease control inspector $14,144
Veterinary assistant $14,300 Farrier $14,300
Pruner $14,300
Animal groomer $14,300 Private grounds keeper $14,976 Pest control assistant $15,080 Logger $19,812 Jockey $30,004 Taxidermist $26,728 Agricultural technician $28,808 Greenhouse manager $19,604 Agricultural Foreman $32,136 Agricultural inspector $34,372 Agricultural engineer $45,032
Purchasing agent, farm products $31,564 Animal trainer $37,596
Animal breeder $37,596
Forester, park naturalist $39,000 Soil conservationist $39,000
Range manager, plant scientist $39,000 Landscape, lawn service manager $39,936 Landscape architect $36,816
Construction Construction Construction
Air hammer operator $14,768 Flooring installer $14,768
Cabinet maker, bench carpenter $20,020
Roofer $20,020
Storage yard worker $20,696 Pipe layer, plumber $21,372 Woodworker $21,528 Construction installer $22,360 Brick, stone mason $24,865 House mover $24,440
Construction carpenter $22,360 Structural metal worker $29,900
Electrical, materials inspector $22,932 Foreman $32,136
Construction & building inspector $34,372
Surveyor $26,780
Architect $36,816
Construction engineer $45,032
Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical
Tire changer, repairer $13,364 Meter reader $20,956
Master automotive mechanic $22,828 Automotive body repairer $23,712 Motorboat mechanic $25,272 Gunsmith $25,480
Blacksmith $25,480
Heating, AC mechanic $25,844
Railroad, auto, truck inspector $22,932 Elevator inspector $34,372
Mechanical engineer $46,540
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Industrial Industrial Industrial
Metal, plastics set-up operator $20,488 Printer $22,412
Machinery repairer $27,612 Sheet metal worker $28,340 Model, mold maker $28,392 Blaster, explosives worker $33,852 Well core drill operator $33,852 Service unit operator $33,852 Roustabout $33,852
Boilermaker $34,944
Freight inspector $22,932 Foreman $32,136
Industrial health & safety inspector $34,372
Industrial engineer $41,080
Mining, oil drilling superintendent $39,936 Ceramics engineer $46,592 Metallurgist $46,592 Welding engineer $46,592 Mining engineer $46,592 Petroleum engineer $46,592 Chemical engineer $46,592 Nuclear engineer $46,592 Electrical engineer $47,996
Business & personal services Business & services Business & services
In-home child supervision $8,372 Private housekeeper $10,296 Personal attendant $10,296 Bartender $15,704
Dining room, cafeteria, counter attendant $11,908
Food preparation worker $12,428 Short order, institutional cook $13,312 Waiter $13,416
Dry cleaning spotter $13,364 Hat maker $14,664
Textile mender $14,664 Janitor, cleaner $14,716 Upholsterer $16,796
Butcher, meat cutter $17,108 Courier $17,888
Morgue attendant $23,972 Embalmer $36,088
Musical instrument repairer $26,052
Housekeeping, janitorial manager $18,876
Chef $21,580
Sound technician $32,136
Communications equipment installer $32,136
Purchasing agent, buyer $26,624 Storage, distribution manager $39,936 Utilities manager $39,936
Transportation manager $39,936
Public service & protection Public service & protection Life science
Bailiff $25,064
Animal control worker $25,064 Corrections officer, jailer $25,220 US marshal, sheriff $30,368 Postal service clerk $32,656 Postal mail carrier $33,644
Municipal, forest fire fighter $33,020 Highway patrol officer $33,904 Electrical power line installer $37,960
Fire inspector, investigator $33,228 Criminal investigator, special agent $33,904
Police detective $33,904
Environmental compliance inspector $34,372
Health inspector $34,372
Radiation-protection specialist $34,372 Customs inspector $34,372
Nuclear monitoring technician $26,728 Forest, municipal fire fighter, prevention supervisor $36,920
Police chief $36,920 Telephone installer $28,080
Powerhouse, substation electrician $28,080
Museum conservator $30,863 Botanist $39,000
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Jobs List – Helper Occupations*
Average Yearly Earnings – Full- and Part-time Workers
Entry-level or OJT
Training required: High school diploma or on-the-job training
Technical Positions
Training required: Experience and/or community college
Professional Positions
Training required: College, advanced or professional degree or training
Health occupations Health occupations Health occupations
Patient transporter $14,456 Nursing aide, orderly $14,456 Home health aide $14,456 Ambulance driver $15,392
Physical therapy assistant $16,536 Dental assistant $17,056
Optician, dispensing & measuring $18,044
Occupational therapy aide $22,620 Personal home care aide $23,416 Medical assistant $23,972 Pharmacy technician $23,972 Dental hygenist $23,972 Cardiology technologist $23,972 Electrocardiograph technician $23,972 Dialysis technician $26,156 Transplant coordinator $26,156 Dietetic technician $26,156 Optometric technician $26,156 Audiometrist $26,156 Orthotist, prothetist $26,156 Radiation therapist $29,224 Radiologic technician $29,224 Respiratory therapist $33,332 Registered nurse $35,620
Health services coordinator $26,156 Occupational health & safety specialist $26,156
Licensed practical nurse $23,400 Surgical technologist $23,972
Emergency medical technician $23,972 Medical records technician $23,972
Dietician, nutritionist $28,392 Occupational therapist $33,332 Exercise physiologist $33,332 Physical therapist $33,332 Recreational therapist $33,332 Physician’s assistance $35,620 Pharmacist $35,620 Podiatrist $50,076 Chiropractor $50,076 Veterinary pathologist $50,076 Veterinarian $50,076 Oral surgeon $50,076 Prosthodontist $50,076 Orthodontist $50,076 Doctor of osteopathy $54,080 Medical doctor $54,080 Anesthesiologist $54,080 Surgeon $54,080 Pathologist $54,080
Public health educator $31,720 Clinical psychologist $32,708 Counseling psychologist $32,708 Educational psychologist $32,708 Speech-language psychologist $33,332
Public & social service Personal services Public & social service
Dispatcher, police, fire, ambulance $21,112
Welfare eligibility worker $23,608
Claims taker, unemployment benefits $23,764
Barber $14,196 Manicurist $15,236 Electrologist $15,236
Make-up artist, theatrical $15,236
Hair dresser, stylist, cosmetologist $15,236
Social service worker $33,332 Residential counselor $36,088
Industrial safety & health engineer $45,032
Vocational rehabilitation coordinator $36,088
Financial counselor $37,180 Judicial reviewer $58,864 Judge, magistrate $58,864 Clergy $27,092
Vocational educational counselor $36,088
Social worker $26,312 Probation officer $26,312 Interpreter, translator $31,450
Employee assistance specialist $31,772 Employee interviewer, employment service $31,772
Employee training specialist $31,772 Employee relations specialist $32,772 Lawyer $58,814
Recreation worker $26,312 * From JIST. 1998. The O-Net Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
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Services Education
Personal attendant $18,720 Funeral attendant $18,720
Funeral director, mortician $36,088 Baggage porter, bellhop $14,196 Receptionist, information clerk $16,536 Teacher aide $12,376
Child care worker $12,844 Flight attendant $23,712 Sports instructor $27,560
Theater usher, ticket taker $17,264 Tour guide, escort $17,264
Kindergarten teacher $19,552 Preschool teacher $19,552 Extension agent $27,560
Elementary school teacher $32,604 Teacher, learning disabled $33,644 Special ed, vocational training teacher $33,644
Secondary school teacher $35,880 Teacher, physically disabled $33,644
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Jobs List – Creator Occupations*
Average Yearly Earnings – Full- and Part-time Workers
Entry-level or OJT
Training required: High school diploma or on-the-job training
Technical Position
Training required: Community college or technical training
Professional Positions
Training Required: College, advanced or professional training or degree
Creative arts & design Performing arts Creative arts & design
Embroidery patternmaker, designer $16,796
Hat patternmaker $16,796
Photographic retoucher, restorer $16,796 Bookbinder $18,044
Molder, caster, nonferrous metals $18,772
Precision dyer $19,500
Custom precision woodworker $20,020 Custom precision woodworker, musical instruments $20,020
Exhibit builder $22,360 Photoengraver $22,414
Professional photographer $24,628 Scientific photographer $24,628 Stone cutter, carver $25,480
Glass blower, molder, bender finisher $29,900
Model, mold maker $29,900 Thrower $29,900
Precision painter $29,900
Sound engineering technician $31,148 Choreographer $30,004
Dancer $30,004
Costumer, wardrobe specialist $16,484 Transmitter engineer $33,540
Broadcast technician $33,540
Floral designer $30,680 Interior designer $30,680 Fashion designer $30,680
Commercial, industrial designer $30,680 Architect $36,816
Landscape architect $36,816 Cartoonist, animator $29,900 Graphic designer $29,900 Painter, illustrator $29,900
Silk screen process decorator $29,900 Sculptor $29,900 Sketch artist $29,900 Tracer, letterer $29,900 Engraver/carver $29,900 Etcher $29,900 Gilder $29,900 Exhibit designer $30,680
Merchandise displayer, window dresser $30,680
Electronic publishing Performing arts
Desk top publisher $20,228 Dot etcher $22,412 Scanner operator $22,412
Animal trainer $37,596
Music Arts management
Music director $21,424
Music arranger, orchestrator $21,424 Singer $21,424
Composer $21,424
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Performing arts Media production
Film editor $30,004 Camera operator $22,412 Extra, stand-in $30,004 Actor, performer $30,004 Amusement entertainer $30,004 Jockey, sulky driver $30,004 Equestrian performer $30,004 Motor racer $30,004
Director $30,004 Talent director $30,004 Producer $30,004
Performer scout, coach $30,004 Broadcast news analyst $30,004 Technical director, manager $30,004 Athletic trainer $30,004
Umpire, referee, sports official $30,004 Sports announcer $30,004
Announcer, radio, TV $30,004
Set designer $30,680
Education
Secondary school teacher, art, music $35,880
Elementary art, music teacher $32,604
Writing
Caption writer $32,916
Columnist, critic commentator $32,916 Editor $32,916 Creative writer $32,916 Poet, lyricist $32,916 Dictionary editor $32,916 Book editor $32,916 Reporter, correspondent $32,240 Script editor, coordinator $32,916 Technical writer $32,916
Managing editor $32,916 Copy writer $32,916