Roles

RoleSOCPositionsMedian
Software Developers15-1252624,054$130,936
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects15-1299175,931$109,886
Data Scientists15-2051101,518$120,016
Computer Systems Analysts15-121165,278$104,125
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers15-125363,523$101,234
Computer Programmers15-125146,432$90,210
Computer and Information Systems Managers11-302142,720$192,724
Mechanical Engineers17-214134,765$103,210
Industrial Engineers17-211233,965$105,000
Accountants and Auditors13-201132,946$91,725
Operations Research Analysts15-203128,576$117,891
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer17-207228,519$139,000
Financial and Investment Analysts13-205127,729$133,931
Electrical Engineers17-207123,776$117,726
Management Analysts13-111122,744$119,142
Database Administrators15-124222,303$106,560
Physicians, All Other29-122920,106$240,000
Civil Engineers17-205119,024$89,750
Network and Computer Systems Administrators15-124417,799$94,500
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists13-116117,587$84,000
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists19-104216,646$72,720
Database Architects15-124315,327$135,907
Biostatisticians15-204114,958$126,027
Molecular and Cellular Biologists19-102914,907$82,000
Information Security Analysts15-121214,262$132,288
Computer and Information Research Scientists15-122113,692$180,000
Financial Specialists, All Other13-209913,055$131,000
Biochemists and Biophysicists19-10219,634$76,491
Project Management Specialists13-10829,330$115,600
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists29-20119,192$64,542
Logisticians13-10819,066$91,800
Nanosystems Engineers17-21998,714$119,283
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education25-20218,208$59,250
Sales Engineers41-90318,127$142,659
Architectural and Engineering Managers11-90417,760$175,282
Computer Network Architects15-12417,407$134,306
Lawyers23-10117,242$225,000
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education25-20317,147$56,291
Chemists19-20317,127$87,075
Materials Engineers17-21316,678$115,482
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-10716,444$138,906
Physical Therapists29-11236,432$82,821
Marketing Managers11-20216,430$168,210
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval17-10115,821$76,500
Web and Digital Interface Designers15-12555,701$96,720
Financial Risk Specialists13-20545,475$128,500
Financial Managers11-30315,204$185,000
Graphic Designers27-10245,043$105,000
Supply Chain Managers11-30714,835$140,629
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers17-20314,600$100,000
Business Teachers, Postsecondary25-10114,470$135,226
Computer Hardware Engineers17-20614,460$168,000
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary25-10324,271$98,414
General Internal Medicine Physicians29-12164,263$240,000
General and Operations Managers11-10214,250$126,693
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-10213,995$102,007
Construction Managers11-90213,975$110,000
Regulatory Affairs Specialists13-10413,942$88,000
Dentists, General29-10213,710$175,000
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education25-20223,586$55,855
Physicists19-20123,515$84,906
Critical Care Nurses29-11413,458$78,790
Chemical Engineers17-20413,384$112,889
Quality Control Systems Managers11-30513,314$135,000
Biological Technicians19-40213,027$56,160
Economists19-30113,023$134,162
Human Resources Specialists13-10712,875$76,780
Commercial and Industrial Designers27-10212,673$91,000
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-10222,625$84,656
Cost Estimators13-10512,571$90,000
Rehabilitation Counselors21-10152,568$39,520
Clinical Research Coordinators11-91212,497$122,886
Occupational Therapists29-11222,382$72,072
Business Operations Specialists, All Other13-11992,378$77,990
Materials Scientists19-20322,320$89,966
Web Developers15-12542,212$80,000
Computer Network Support Specialists15-12312,149$81,578
Medical and Health Services Managers11-91111,875$104,451
Family Medicine Physicians29-12151,859$235,000
Pediatricians, General29-12211,832$210,000
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary25-11241,805$66,973
Sales Managers11-20221,766$153,000
Public Relations Specialists27-30311,733$66,000
Actuaries15-20111,723$126,300
Regulatory Affairs Managers11-91991,722$153,438
Cardiologists29-12121,700$450,000
Mental Health Counselors21-10141,691$65,000
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary25-10631,560$109,288
Surgeons, All Other29-12491,545$330,000
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health19-20411,539$80,976
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-10421,514$90,000
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School25-20561,495$58,752
Food Scientists and Technologists19-10121,456$87,942
Pharmacists29-10511,451$134,680
Radiologists29-12241,432$363,325
Software Developers, Non R&D15-12951,406$110,011
Neurologists29-12171,400$294,717
Environmental Engineers17-20811,399$93,683
Interior Designers27-10251,353$70,000
Training and Development Specialists13-11511,352$67,500
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other29-90991,350$76,300
Social Science Research Assistants19-40611,327$64,272
Chief Executives11-10111,325$239,200
Soil and Plant Scientists19-10131,311$65,000
Judicial Law Clerks23-10121,302$66,560
Psychiatrists29-12231,285$260,900
Instructional Coordinators25-90311,231$67,626
Microbiologists19-10221,230$72,000
Landscape Architects17-10121,227$72,800
Veterinarians29-11311,210$140,000
Anesthesiologists29-12111,169$386,358
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary25-11211,150$70,000
Credit Analysts13-20411,149$112,944
Special Effects Artists and Animators27-10141,111$115,000
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors21-10121,085$55,000
Architectural and Civil Drafters17-30111,072$69,000
Epidemiologists19-10411,025$83,386
Budget Analysts13-2031995$80,000
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products13-1023969$83,200
Purchasing Managers11-3061959$147,900
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers19-2042950$85,800
Speech-Language Pathologists29-1127926$83,200
Exercise Physiologists29-1128921$57,000
Aerospace Engineers17-2011913$122,000
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary25-1052888$76,901
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary25-1054873$90,000
Mathematicians15-2021861$117,021
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary25-1122842$72,338
Education Teachers, Postsecondary25-1081836$72,000
Urban and Regional Planners19-3051815$81,000
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other29-1299814$69,402
Coaches and Scouts27-2022794$50,000
Mechanical Engineers, R&D17-2144789$85,000
Education Administrators, Postsecondary11-9033782$86,545
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School25-2058773$59,069
Paralegals and Legal Assistants23-2011756$66,331
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other19-3099747$86,091
Technical Writers27-3042744$96,600
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-1065732$82,500
Electrical Engineers, R&D17-2074698$89,990
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary25-1066696$76,000
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents41-3031691$156,060
Social and Community Service Managers11-9151688$74,662
Human Resources Managers11-3121686$157,618
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education25-2012671$56,160
Physicians, Pathologists29-1222646$250,000
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary25-1123641$70,000
Special Education Teachers, Middle School25-2057640$59,989
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other25-1199639$72,400
Clergy21-2011635$54,080
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary25-1126574$75,000
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary25-1041555$90,000
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary25-1031542$81,996
Atmospheric and Space Scientists19-2021516$90,377
Computer User Support Specialists15-1232506$79,786
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors17-2111498$109,000
Survey Researchers19-3022474$79,977
Health Education Specialists21-1091472$60,000
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists19-3033471$91,416
Teachers and Instructors, All Other25-3099470$52,000
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products41-4011460$95,439
History Teachers, Postsecondary25-1125457$79,000
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary25-1062446$79,599
Dietitians and Nutritionists29-1031442$65,000
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers21-1023435$60,000
Statistical Assistants43-9111435$73,117
Software Developers, R&D15-1296433$102,565
Astronomers19-2011428$82,090
Financial Examiners13-2061418$90,000
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists13-1141412$91,560
Obstetricians and Gynecologists29-1218405$290,000
Animal Scientists19-1011391$65,880
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary25-1051391$90,000
Producers and Directors27-2012391$85,000
Bioinformatics Technicians15-2099384$70,000
Art Directors27-1011383$125,299
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers17-2151373$98,925
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary25-1193370$68,892
Emergency Medicine Physicians29-1214358$332,800
Special Education Teachers, All Other25-2059356$58,573
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists19-5011349$81,390
Healthcare Social Workers21-1022346$65,562
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists19-2099335$77,327
Neuropsychologists19-3039334$70,000
Computer Systems Analysts, Non R&D15-1217333$96,200
Petroleum Engineers17-2171333$135,000
Optometrists29-1041328$144,684
Interpreters and Translators27-3091320$63,440
Editors27-3041313$84,000
Political Scientists19-3094312$92,250
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education25-2011309$50,400
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-1053304$86,004
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary25-1067302$76,648
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists27-3023301$64,500
Sociologists19-3041299$75,528
Advertising and Promotions Managers11-2011290$110,157
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other19-4099289$64,200
Fashion Designers27-1022287$69,826
Hydrologists19-2043286$75,608
Civil Engineers, R&D17-2053275$82,436
Personal Financial Advisors13-2052267$82,000
Public Relations Managers11-2032255$148,500
Athletic Trainers29-9091251$51,480
Nurse Practitioners29-1171248$126,090
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners13-1121245$60,000
Training and Development Managers11-3131243$127,900
Film and Video Editors27-4032242$59,509
Designers, All Other27-1029241$70,720
Child, Family, and School Social Workers21-1021236$58,406
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary25-1064234$80,000
Nuclear Engineers17-2161224$113,390
Dentists, All Other Specialists29-1029220$194,272
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary11-9032219$83,620
Curators25-4012215$76,570
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary25-1061210$85,292
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists25-4022205$67,500
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary25-1072203$93,000
Geographers19-3092202$72,379
Self-Enrichment Teachers25-3021199$67,000
Law Teachers, Postsecondary25-1112194$134,694
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects17-2121187$101,982
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric29-1242184$389,923
Fundraisers13-1131184$65,000
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary25-1113181$79,695
Physician Assistants29-1071180$130,000
Legal Support Workers, All Other23-2099180$68,411
Marriage and Family Therapists21-1013179$68,480
Agricultural Engineers17-2021177$82,992
Life Scientists, All Other19-1099173$77,308
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists19-1023170$68,895
Acupuncturists29-1291169$70,000
Lodging Managers11-9081167$70,857
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other21-1099166$45,552
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare11-9031160$58,120
Insurance Underwriters13-2053159$99,500
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School25-2032155$56,950
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3023152$75,000
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric29-1241152$242,734
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary25-1111151$72,000
Directors, Religious Activities and Education21-2021151$58,500
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other25-1069147$83,764
Special Education Teachers, Preschool25-2051130$65,550
Writers and Authors27-3043130$71,000
Chefs and Head Cooks35-1011127$65,000
Chiropractors29-1011123$82,638
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYSTS15-1121119$118,102
Administrative Services Managers11-3012118$85,527
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors21-1011117$59,987
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks43-3031115$51,293
Music Directors and Composers27-2041114$58,240
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists19-3032113$112,403
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians29-2012113$63,731
Genetic Counselors29-9092112$87,455
Therapists, All Other29-1129112$62,400
Orthodontists29-1023109$288,000
Farm and Home Management Educators25-9021108$68,000
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer, R&D17-2076108$102,648
Conservation Scientists19-1031106$67,222
School Psychologists19-3034106$77,152
Loan Officers13-2072105$71,600
Museum Technicians and Conservators25-4013100$71,240
Social Workers, All Other21-102999$65,000
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products13-102298$65,136
Education Administrators, All Other11-903998$66,800
Mechanical Engineers, NonR&D17-214397$88,795
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists17-102197$74,500
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-302294$70,002
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-302693$65,062
Pediatric Surgeons29-124390$351,178
Community Health Workers21-109490$43,496
Social and Human Service Assistants21-109389$45,760
Food Service Managers11-905188$67,269
Podiatrists29-108188$83,600
Automotive Engineering Technicians17-302785$65,520
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary25-119284$80,000
Dermatologists29-121382$368,361
Fundraising Managers11-203381$125,000
Information Technology Project Managers15-119980$128,783
Anthropologists and Archeologists19-309179$68,640
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers11-914179$80,000
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors25-301176$56,784
Compensation and Benefits Managers11-311176$160,776
Precision Agriculture Technicians19-401274$50,000
Computer Programmers, Non R&D15-129373$75,833
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten25-205572$56,450
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary25-119471$70,616
Computer Systems Analysts, R&D15-121870$81,786
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-104370$81,905
Surveyors17-102267$68,640
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, Non R&D15-129767$98,800
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers11-901365$72,634
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary25-108264$84,500
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons29-102264$295,000
Prosthodontists29-102464$201,500
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products41-401264$75,000
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other17-302963$68,000
Historians19-309361$70,000
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers53-201160$193,149
Audiologists29-118157$88,500
Orthotists and Prosthetists29-209155$66,040
Neurodiagnostic Technologists29-209955$66,505
Mechanical Drafters17-301354$66,725
Credit Counselors13-207152$59,765
Personal Service Managers, All Other11-917952$54,540
Facilities Managers11-301351$105,000
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel41-309150$65,000
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling11-907250$62,896

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