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Careers in manufacturing: every job in the manufacturing industry, by pay and employment.

325 occupations in manufacturing, each with how many work here, what the industry pays them, how the occupation is projected to change in this industry, and the education it typically needs.

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Updated Nov 1, 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (industry) · BLS Employment Matrix 2025–35
Manufacturing jobs12,654,310325 occupations · +0.6% projected by 2035NAICS 31–33
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The manufacturing industry (NAICS 31–33) had 12,654,310 wage and salary jobs in May 2025, by BLS OEWS (self-employed excluded). The largest occupations: Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (1,074,240 jobs, 8.5% of the industry's jobs); First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (491,210 jobs, 3.9% of the industry's jobs); Material Handler (400,040 jobs, 3.2% of the industry's jobs). Highest mean pay among the 325 occupations with at least 1,000 jobs here: CEO ($294,550), Lawyer ($242,960), Hospital Administrator ($227,030). BLS projects total employment in this industry to change +0.6% from 2025 to 2035 (Employment Matrix, all jobs).

Wage and salary jobs
12,654,310
OEWS May 2025, self-employed excluded
Occupations listed
325
with 1,000+ jobs in this industry
Projected change 2025–35
+0.6%
whole industry, Employment Matrix (all jobs)
No degree typically needed
217
of 325, BLS typical entry education
At a glance

Most common and highest-paying

Data From the full table below.

Most common careers

  1. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators1,074,240 jobs · 8.5%
  2. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers491,210 jobs · 3.9%
  3. Material Handler400,040 jobs · 3.2%
  4. Inspector382,920 jobs · 3.0%
  5. Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders298,640 jobs · 2.4%
  6. Welder274,710 jobs · 2.2%
  7. Operations Manager249,060 jobs · 2.0%
  8. Industrial Engineer248,860 jobs · 2.0%
  9. Machinist241,490 jobs · 1.9%
  10. Industrial Machinery Mechanics232,500 jobs · 1.8%

Highest-paying careers

  1. CEO$294,550 mean · 10,990 jobs
  2. Lawyer$242,960 mean · 5,090 jobs
  3. Hospital Administrator$227,030 mean · 2,320 jobs
  4. Natural Sciences Managers$201,740 mean · 9,270 jobs
  5. Computer and Information Research Scientists$199,840 mean · 1,680 jobs
  6. IT Manager$191,730 mean · 43,350 jobs
  7. Physical Scientists, All Other$191,320 mean · 1,380 jobs
  8. Public Relations Manager$185,210 mean · 1,770 jobs
  9. Financial Manager$179,420 mean · 46,980 jobs
  10. Commercial Pilot$179,220 mean · 1,290 jobs

Careers without a bachelor's degree

BLS typical entry-level education: no degree or a nondegree award.

  1. Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent · 1,074,240 jobs
  2. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent · 491,210 jobs
  3. Material HandlerNo formal educational credential · 400,040 jobs
  4. InspectorHigh school diploma or equivalent · 382,920 jobs
  5. Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersHigh school diploma or equivalent · 298,640 jobs
  6. WelderHigh school diploma or equivalent · 274,710 jobs
  7. MachinistHigh school diploma or equivalent · 241,490 jobs
  8. Industrial Machinery MechanicsHigh school diploma or equivalent · 232,500 jobs
  9. Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent · 230,110 jobs
  10. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsHigh school diploma or equivalent · 228,570 jobs

Growing fastest in this industry

Projected 2025–35 change for the occupation within this industry (Employment Matrix); occupations with 5,000+ jobs here.

  1. Data Scientist+29.7% here · 10,400 jobs
  2. Industrial Machinery Mechanics+19.1% here · 232,500 jobs
  3. Avionics Technician+19.0% here · 7,420 jobs
  4. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists+18.8% here · 24,780 jobs
  5. Cyber Security Analyst+17.6% here · 9,870 jobs
  6. Occupational Health and Safety Technicians+16.1% here · 5,410 jobs
  7. Logistician+15.8% here · 56,330 jobs
  8. Line Cook+13.5% here · 10,130 jobs
  9. Industrial Engineer+12.1% here · 248,860 jobs
  10. Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians+10.8% here · 6,310 jobs
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Careers in manufacturing: 325 occupations
Occupation · why it is hereTypical entry education
Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsOEWS: 1,074,240 jobs in manufacturing (8.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,460 (SOC 51-2090).1,074,2408.5%$48,460all industries: $46,660+1.1%High school diploma or equivalent
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersOEWS: 491,210 jobs in manufacturing (3.9% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $76,650 (SOC 51-1011).491,2103.9%$76,650all industries: $76,600+1.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Material HandlerOEWS: 400,040 jobs in manufacturing (3.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $43,420 (SOC 53-7062).400,0403.2%$43,420all industries: $42,260+1.5%No formal educational credential
InspectorOEWS: 382,920 jobs in manufacturing (3.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $53,990 (SOC 51-9061).382,9203.0%$53,990all industries: $53,450+1.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersOEWS: 298,640 jobs in manufacturing (2.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $45,620 (SOC 51-9111).298,6402.4%$45,620all industries: $44,590+4.4%High school diploma or equivalent
WelderOEWS: 274,710 jobs in manufacturing (2.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $54,390 (SOC 51-4121).274,7102.2%$54,390all industries: $56,760+1.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Operations ManagerOEWS: 249,060 jobs in manufacturing (2.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $152,860 (SOC 11-1021).249,0602.0%$152,860all industries: $134,940+1.0%Bachelor's degree
Industrial EngineerOEWS: 248,860 jobs in manufacturing (2.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $106,390 (SOC 17-2112).248,8602.0%$106,390all industries: $109,900+12.1%Bachelor's degree
MachinistOEWS: 241,490 jobs in manufacturing (1.9% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $58,550 (SOC 51-4041).241,4901.9%$58,550all industries: $59,320+0.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Industrial Machinery MechanicsOEWS: 232,500 jobs in manufacturing (1.8% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $68,760 (SOC 49-9041).232,5001.8%$68,760all industries: $68,460+19.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksOEWS: 230,110 jobs in manufacturing (1.8% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,650 (SOC 43-5071).230,1101.8%$48,650all industries: $46,810-9.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsOEWS: 228,570 jobs in manufacturing (1.8% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $86,910 (SOC 41-4012).228,5701.8%$86,910all industries: $82,530-2.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersOEWS: 218,840 jobs in manufacturing (1.7% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $47,640 (SOC 51-2028).218,8401.7%$47,640all industries: $47,660+5.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Maintenance TechnicianOEWS: 206,760 jobs in manufacturing (1.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $62,570 (SOC 49-9071).206,7601.6%$62,570all industries: $53,780+2.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Industrial Production ManagerOEWS: 185,250 jobs in manufacturing (1.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $131,670 (SOC 11-3051).185,2501.5%$131,670all industries: $134,170+1.7%Bachelor's degree
Forklift OperatorOEWS: 174,010 jobs in manufacturing (1.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $46,970 (SOC 53-7051).174,0101.4%$46,970all industries: $48,370+1.5%No formal educational credential
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsOEWS: 154,890 jobs in manufacturing (1.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $54,550 (SOC 51-9161).154,8901.2%$54,550all industries: $54,320-9.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Truck DriverOEWS: 153,100 jobs in manufacturing (1.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $57,050 (SOC 53-3032).153,1001.2%$57,050all industries: $59,710+2.9%Postsecondary nondegree award
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 150,750 jobs in manufacturing (1.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,930 (SOC 51-4031).150,7501.2%$48,930all industries: $48,430-11.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Food BatchmakersOEWS: 147,920 jobs in manufacturing (1.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,850 (SOC 51-3092).147,9201.2%$44,850all industries: $43,750+6.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 138,510 jobs in manufacturing (1.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $46,300 (SOC 51-4072).138,5101.1%$46,300all industries: $45,960-3.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Software EngineerOEWS: 136,390 jobs in manufacturing (1.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $147,420 (SOC 15-1252).136,3901.1%$147,420all industries: $148,100+4.1%Bachelor's degree
Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersOEWS: 134,210 jobs in manufacturing (1.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $60,990 (SOC 51-9011).134,2101.1%$60,990all industries: $60,710+3.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Packers and Packagers, HandOEWS: 132,540 jobs in manufacturing (1.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $38,300 (SOC 53-7064).132,5401.1%$38,300all industries: $37,540+1.8%No formal educational credential
Mechanical EngineerOEWS: 130,930 jobs in manufacturing (1.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $107,840 (SOC 17-2141).130,9301.0%$107,840all industries: $113,610+10.2%Bachelor's degree
Customer Service RepresentativeOEWS: 127,940 jobs in manufacturing (1.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $53,870 (SOC 43-4051).127,9401.0%$53,870all industries: $46,590-10.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksOEWS: 123,160 jobs in manufacturing (1.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $63,480 (SOC 43-5061).123,1601.0%$63,480all industries: $62,150-3.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Office Clerks, GeneralOEWS: 122,750 jobs in manufacturing (1.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,680 (SOC 43-9061).122,7501.0%$48,680all industries: $46,420-9.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Production Workers, All OtherOEWS: 121,680 jobs in manufacturing (1.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $47,290 (SOC 51-9199).121,6801.0%$47,290all industries: $44,380+1.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Helpers--Production WorkersOEWS: 117,470 jobs in manufacturing (0.9% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $41,460 (SOC 51-9198).117,4700.9%$41,460all industries: $41,120-8.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersOEWS: 113,700 jobs in manufacturing (0.9% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $39,850 (SOC 51-3022).113,7000.9%$39,850all industries: $39,280+7.0%No formal educational credential
Buyers and Purchasing AgentsOEWS: 112,200 jobs in manufacturing (0.9% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $82,180 (SOC 13-1020).112,2000.9%$82,180all industries: $83,770+7.8%Bachelor's degree
Printing Press OperatorsOEWS: 108,320 jobs in manufacturing (0.9% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $47,680 (SOC 51-5112).108,3200.9%$47,680all industries: $47,360-11.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersOEWS: 107,160 jobs in manufacturing (0.8% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $50,480 (SOC 51-9124).107,1600.8%$50,480all industries: $52,620+1.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 102,540 jobs in manufacturing (0.8% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $51,800 (SOC 51-4081).102,5400.8%$51,800all industries: $50,030+1.0%High school diploma or equivalent
BookkeeperOEWS: 91,710 jobs in manufacturing (0.7% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $54,660 (SOC 43-3031).91,7100.7%$54,660all industries: $53,560-9.7%Some college, no degree
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersOEWS: 90,760 jobs in manufacturing (0.7% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $53,500 (SOC 51-9196).90,7600.7%$53,500all industries: $52,840-3.8%High school diploma or equivalent
AccountantOEWS: 90,380 jobs in manufacturing (0.7% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $95,040 (SOC 13-2011).90,3800.7%$95,040all industries: $94,750+1.5%Bachelor's degree
BakerOEWS: 81,960 jobs in manufacturing (0.7% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $38,590 (SOC 51-3011).81,9600.7%$38,590all industries: $38,480+7.9%No formal educational credential
Project ManagerOEWS: 79,810 jobs in manufacturing (0.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $109,920 (SOC 13-1082).79,8100.6%$109,920all industries: $110,740+2.5%Bachelor's degree
StockerOEWS: 78,850 jobs in manufacturing (0.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $45,500 (SOC 53-7065).78,8500.6%$45,500all industries: $39,540+1.6%No formal educational credential
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersOEWS: 78,070 jobs in manufacturing (0.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $52,850 (SOC 51-9023).78,0700.6%$52,850all industries: $52,090-6.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Architectural and Engineering ManagersOEWS: 77,280 jobs in manufacturing (0.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $177,270 (SOC 11-9041).77,2800.6%$177,270all industries: $181,540+3.7%Bachelor's degree
Sewing Machine OperatorsOEWS: 76,760 jobs in manufacturing (0.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $37,670 (SOC 51-6031).76,7600.6%$37,670all industries: $37,600-18.7%No formal educational credential
Office ManagerOEWS: 69,750 jobs in manufacturing (0.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $79,240 (SOC 43-1011).69,7500.6%$79,240all industries: $73,490-4.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Administrative AssistantOEWS: 67,790 jobs in manufacturing (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $51,090 (SOC 43-6014).67,7900.5%$51,090all industries: $49,350-8.7%High school diploma or equivalent
RecruiterOEWS: 67,120 jobs in manufacturing (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $85,530 (SOC 13-1071).67,1200.5%$85,530all industries: $81,990+1.9%Bachelor's degree
Business Operations Specialists, All OtherOEWS: 66,780 jobs in manufacturing (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $110,650 (SOC 13-1199).66,7800.5%$110,650all industries: $93,970+5.2%Bachelor's degree
JanitorOEWS: 66,400 jobs in manufacturing (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $40,500 (SOC 37-2011).66,4000.5%$40,500all industries: $38,760+2.8%No formal educational credential
Sales ManagerOEWS: 65,440 jobs in manufacturing (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $164,990 (SOC 11-2022).65,4400.5%$164,990all industries: $164,350+2.1%Bachelor's degree
Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersOEWS: 64,370 jobs in manufacturing (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $47,360 (SOC 51-7011).64,3700.5%$47,360all industries: $48,290-4.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 64,320 jobs in manufacturing (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,430 (SOC 51-4033).64,3200.5%$48,430all industries: $48,170-10.4%High school diploma or equivalent
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersOEWS: 63,900 jobs in manufacturing (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $94,970 (SOC 49-1011).63,9000.5%$94,970all industries: $85,220+2.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Slaughterers and Meat PackersOEWS: 63,400 jobs in manufacturing (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $42,170 (SOC 51-3023).63,4000.5%$42,170all industries: $41,770+2.3%No formal educational credential
Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansOEWS: 58,250 jobs in manufacturing (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $69,100 (SOC 17-3026).58,2500.5%$69,100all industries: $70,700+2.3%Associate's degree
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 58,050 jobs in manufacturing (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $49,640 (SOC 51-4021).58,0500.5%$49,640all industries: $49,480+0.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical EngineerOEWS: 57,140 jobs in manufacturing (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $124,440 (SOC 17-2071).57,1400.5%$124,440all industries: $125,100+8.5%Bachelor's degree
LogisticianOEWS: 56,330 jobs in manufacturing (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $90,670 (SOC 13-1081).56,3300.5%$90,670all industries: $89,730+15.8%Bachelor's degree
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingOEWS: 55,540 jobs in manufacturing (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $43,870 (SOC 51-7042).55,5400.4%$43,870all industries: $43,570-3.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersOEWS: 54,340 jobs in manufacturing (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $47,970 (SOC 51-9041).54,3400.4%$47,970all industries: $47,260+1.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Tool and Die MakersOEWS: 53,680 jobs in manufacturing (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $67,200 (SOC 51-4111).53,6800.4%$67,200all industries: $66,860-9.9%Postsecondary nondegree award
Marketing SpecialistOEWS: 53,160 jobs in manufacturing (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $95,190 (SOC 13-1161).53,1600.4%$95,190all industries: $89,490+1.8%Bachelor's degree
ElectricianOEWS: 52,590 jobs in manufacturing (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $73,160 (SOC 47-2111).52,5900.4%$73,160all industries: $71,490+1.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersOEWS: 48,100 jobs in manufacturing (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $57,400 (SOC 51-9012).48,1000.4%$57,400all industries: $56,030-8.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Food Processing Workers, All OtherOEWS: 48,020 jobs in manufacturing (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $40,770 (SOC 51-3099).48,0200.4%$40,770all industries: $40,300+6.4%No formal educational credential
Financial ManagerOEWS: 46,980 jobs in manufacturing (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $179,420 (SOC 11-3031).46,9800.4%$179,420all industries: $186,910+6.1%Bachelor's degree
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsOEWS: 46,250 jobs in manufacturing (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $70,980 (SOC 53-1047).46,2500.4%$70,980all industries: $66,860+2.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Managers, All OtherOEWS: 45,220 jobs in manufacturing (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $167,640 (SOC 11-9199).45,2200.4%$167,640all industries: $153,890+3.5%Bachelor's degree
IT ManagerOEWS: 43,350 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $191,730 (SOC 11-3021).43,3500.3%$191,730all industries: $192,160+10.7%Bachelor's degree
Sales AssociateOEWS: 41,600 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $37,710 (SOC 41-2031).41,6000.3%$37,710all industries: $37,310+1.8%No formal educational credential
Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersOEWS: 41,590 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $54,360 (SOC 51-2041).41,5900.3%$54,360all industries: $54,030-6.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansOEWS: 38,090 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $74,560 (SOC 17-3023).38,0900.3%$74,560all industries: $80,680-0.7%Associate's degree
BartenderOEWS: 38,000 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $42,650 (SOC 35-3011).38,0000.3%$42,650all industries: $40,790+8.5%No formal educational credential
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersOEWS: 37,410 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $47,780 (SOC 51-9032).37,4100.3%$47,780all industries: $47,460-1.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Graphic DesignerOEWS: 37,220 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $57,490 (SOC 27-1024).37,2200.3%$57,490all industries: $70,560-9.7%Bachelor's degree
Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentOEWS: 36,440 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $43,150 (SOC 53-7061).36,4400.3%$43,150all industries: $36,980+4.7%No formal educational credential
Delivery DriverOEWS: 35,970 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $46,150 (SOC 53-3033).35,9700.3%$46,150all industries: $48,770+1.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Electronics EngineerOEWS: 34,710 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $143,110 (SOC 17-2072).34,7100.3%$143,110all industries: $137,280+6.4%Bachelor's degree
ChemistOEWS: 34,670 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $97,630 (SOC 19-2031).34,6700.3%$97,630all industries: $100,450+6.7%Bachelor's degree
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodOEWS: 34,430 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $43,270 (SOC 51-7041).34,4300.3%$43,270all industries: $43,580-1.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Engineers, All OtherOEWS: 34,400 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $117,080 (SOC 17-2199).34,4000.3%$117,080all industries: $125,330+4.0%Bachelor's degree
Aerospace EngineerOEWS: 32,750 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $141,790 (SOC 17-2011).32,7500.3%$141,790all industries: $142,060+9.3%Bachelor's degree
Training SpecialistOEWS: 32,690 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $74,940 (SOC 13-1151).32,6900.3%$74,940all industries: $75,550+8.0%Bachelor's degree
Maintenance WorkerOEWS: 32,470 jobs in manufacturing (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $63,580 (SOC 49-9043).32,4700.3%$63,580all industries: $64,610-2.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Engine and Other Machine AssemblersOEWS: 31,810 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $58,080 (SOC 51-2031).31,8100.2%$58,080all industries: $57,790-17.7%High school diploma or equivalent
IT Support SpecialistOEWS: 31,700 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $72,210 (SOC 15-1232).31,7000.2%$72,210all industries: $67,330-8.7%Some college, no degree
Marketing ManagerOEWS: 31,460 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $178,590 (SOC 11-2021).31,4600.2%$178,590all industries: $177,770+2.8%Bachelor's degree
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsOEWS: 31,280 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $116,530 (SOC 41-4011).31,2800.2%$116,530all industries: $119,730-1.4%Bachelor's degree
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersOEWS: 31,200 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $72,340 (SOC 51-2011).31,2000.2%$72,340all industries: $71,420-5.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 30,940 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $45,020 (SOC 51-4193).30,9400.2%$45,020all industries: $45,100-10.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Semiconductor Processing TechniciansOEWS: 30,810 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $60,190 (SOC 51-9141).30,8100.2%$60,190all industries: $60,180+8.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersOEWS: 29,990 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $127,290 (SOC 11-3071).29,9900.2%$127,290all industries: $121,600+2.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Sheet Metal WorkerOEWS: 29,970 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $59,100 (SOC 47-2211).29,9700.2%$59,100all industries: $67,850+4.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Print Binding and Finishing WorkersOEWS: 29,250 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,260 (SOC 51-5113).29,2500.2%$44,260all industries: $44,460-19.8%High school diploma or equivalent
CarpenterOEWS: 29,180 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $54,910 (SOC 47-2031).29,1800.2%$54,910all industries: $65,630-0.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Machine Feeders and OffbearersOEWS: 29,140 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $43,630 (SOC 53-7063).29,1400.2%$43,630all industries: $43,660-14.4%No formal educational credential
Dental Laboratory TechnicianOEWS: 27,810 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $53,900 (SOC 51-9081).27,8100.2%$53,900all industries: $54,290-5.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticOEWS: 27,390 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $47,290 (SOC 51-9195).27,3900.2%$47,290all industries: $47,500+6.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersOEWS: 26,980 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $50,070 (SOC 51-4122).26,9800.2%$50,070all industries: $50,220-9.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Cost EstimatorOEWS: 26,950 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $80,260 (SOC 13-1051).26,9500.2%$80,260all industries: $85,390-7.1%Bachelor's degree
Fast Food and Counter WorkersOEWS: 26,910 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $34,360 (SOC 35-3023).26,9100.2%$34,360all industries: $32,150+4.7%No formal educational credential
CashierOEWS: 26,780 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $33,630 (SOC 41-2011).26,7800.2%$33,630all industries: $33,180-11.9%No formal educational credential
Computer Hardware EngineerOEWS: 26,270 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $160,980 (SOC 17-2061).26,2700.2%$160,980all industries: $162,670+6.9%Bachelor's degree
Aircraft MechanicOEWS: 25,990 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $82,620 (SOC 49-3011).25,9900.2%$82,620all industries: $84,740+10.5%Postsecondary nondegree award
Chemical TechnicianOEWS: 25,710 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $66,740 (SOC 19-4031).25,7100.2%$66,740all industries: $63,900+3.7%Associate's degree
Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersOEWS: 25,130 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $43,420 (SOC 51-3093).25,1300.2%$43,420all industries: $42,570-0.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersOEWS: 24,950 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $72,630 (SOC 51-9162).24,9500.2%$72,630all industries: $72,210+5.4%Postsecondary nondegree award
Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsOEWS: 24,780 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $95,270 (SOC 19-5011).24,7800.2%$95,270all industries: $93,860+18.8%Bachelor's degree
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherOEWS: 24,130 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $55,850 (SOC 49-9099).24,1300.2%$55,850all industries: $53,850+1.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Computer Systems AnalystOEWS: 23,870 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $118,200 (SOC 15-1211).23,8700.2%$118,200all industries: $114,610+3.4%Bachelor's degree
Computer Occupations, All OtherOEWS: 23,360 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $117,330 (SOC 15-1299).23,3600.2%$117,330all industries: $122,230+2.9%Bachelor's degree
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 23,020 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $53,410 (SOC 51-4023).23,0200.2%$53,410all industries: $53,220-8.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Management ConsultantOEWS: 22,140 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $116,290 (SOC 13-1111).22,1400.2%$116,290all industries: $113,790+4.1%Bachelor's degree
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersOEWS: 21,490 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $40,140 (SOC 51-6064).21,4900.2%$40,140all industries: $40,120-10.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Mechanical DraftersOEWS: 21,160 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $71,120 (SOC 17-3013).21,1600.2%$71,120all industries: $75,060-8.2%Associate's degree
System AdministratorOEWS: 21,100 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $105,220 (SOC 15-1244).21,1000.2%$105,220all industries: $103,680-7.9%Bachelor's degree
HR ManagerOEWS: 20,320 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $159,990 (SOC 11-3121).20,3200.2%$159,990all industries: $164,230+2.3%Bachelor's degree
Purchasing ManagerOEWS: 20,100 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $147,410 (SOC 11-3061).20,1000.2%$147,410all industries: $156,360+2.7%Bachelor's degree
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersOEWS: 19,790 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $97,070 (SOC 51-8093).19,7900.2%$97,070all industries: $90,630-4.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Compliance OfficerOEWS: 19,770 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $95,990 (SOC 13-1041).19,7700.2%$95,990all industries: $88,400+4.3%Bachelor's degree
Tire BuildersOEWS: 19,730 jobs in manufacturing (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $57,960 (SOC 51-9197).19,7300.2%$57,960all industries: $57,160+0.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansOEWS: 18,720 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $73,420 (SOC 17-3027).18,7200.1%$73,420all industries: $76,380-3.7%Associate's degree
Facilities ManagerOEWS: 18,590 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $133,810 (SOC 11-3013).18,5900.1%$133,810all industries: $116,890+2.8%Bachelor's degree
ServerOEWS: 17,890 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $41,620 (SOC 35-3031).17,8900.1%$41,620all industries: $40,060+8.2%No formal educational credential
Prepress Technicians and WorkersOEWS: 17,670 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $50,180 (SOC 51-5111).17,6700.1%$50,180all industries: $50,800-21.1%Postsecondary nondegree award
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersOEWS: 17,300 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $50,390 (SOC 51-9021).17,3000.1%$50,390all industries: $51,380-2.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Food Preparation WorkersOEWS: 16,590 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $36,260 (SOC 35-2021).16,5900.1%$36,260all industries: $35,290+5.6%No formal educational credential
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherOEWS: 16,490 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $71,720 (SOC 17-3029).16,4900.1%$71,720all industries: $80,960+4.8%Associate's degree
Construction WorkerOEWS: 16,430 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $46,840 (SOC 47-2061).16,4300.1%$46,840all industries: $52,030+2.2%No formal educational credential
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersOEWS: 16,340 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $55,510 (SOC 51-4051).16,3400.1%$55,510all industries: $55,490-3.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Driver/Sales WorkersOEWS: 16,250 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $47,840 (SOC 53-3031).16,2500.1%$47,840all industries: $40,730+5.9%High school diploma or equivalent
QA TesterOEWS: 16,230 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $130,710 (SOC 15-1253).16,2300.1%$130,710all industries: $111,490+0.7%Bachelor's degree
Financial AnalystOEWS: 16,190 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $106,700 (SOC 13-2051).16,1900.1%$106,700all industries: $116,800+4.4%Bachelor's degree
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 16,190 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $52,630 (SOC 51-4034).16,1900.1%$52,630all industries: $52,490-11.4%High school diploma or equivalent
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersOEWS: 16,110 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $83,580 (SOC 47-1011).16,1100.1%$83,580all industries: $86,450+2.7%High school diploma or equivalent
PlumberOEWS: 16,010 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $70,600 (SOC 47-2152).16,0100.1%$70,600all industries: $72,170+2.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersOEWS: 15,990 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $46,300 (SOC 51-3091).15,9900.1%$46,300all industries: $45,930-0.8%No formal educational credential
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelOEWS: 15,920 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $87,980 (SOC 41-3091).15,9200.1%$87,980all industries: $82,430-4.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Executive AssistantOEWS: 15,570 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $84,640 (SOC 43-6011).15,5700.1%$84,640all industries: $79,140-2.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentOEWS: 15,560 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $79,910 (SOC 49-2094).15,5600.1%$79,910all industries: $75,570-1.2%Postsecondary nondegree award
Diesel MechanicOEWS: 15,390 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $65,270 (SOC 49-3031).15,3900.1%$65,270all industries: $64,320+4.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsOEWS: 14,940 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $49,420 (SOC 51-2051).14,9400.1%$49,420all industries: $49,550+4.6%High school diploma or equivalent
MillwrightsOEWS: 14,590 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $71,670 (SOC 49-9044).14,5900.1%$71,670all industries: $69,780+3.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Chemical Plant and System OperatorsOEWS: 14,510 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $81,530 (SOC 51-8091).14,5100.1%$81,530all industries: $79,970-7.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 12,860 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $50,390 (SOC 51-4191).12,8600.1%$50,390all industries: $50,450-10.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersOEWS: 12,680 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $51,030 (SOC 51-9051).12,6800.1%$51,030all industries: $50,940+2.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Butchers and Meat CuttersOEWS: 12,620 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $42,460 (SOC 51-3021).12,6200.1%$42,460all industries: $42,380+7.6%No formal educational credential
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersOEWS: 12,540 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $40,830 (SOC 51-6063).12,5400.1%$40,830all industries: $40,720-14.1%High school diploma or equivalent
UpholsterersOEWS: 12,540 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $46,900 (SOC 51-6093).12,5400.1%$46,900all industries: $47,340-4.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersOEWS: 12,530 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,780 (SOC 51-6091).12,5300.1%$48,780all industries: $48,580-2.4%High school diploma or equivalent
ReceptionistOEWS: 12,480 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $42,010 (SOC 43-4171).12,4800.1%$42,010all industries: $39,460-7.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Foundry Mold and CoremakersOEWS: 12,430 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $49,990 (SOC 51-4071).12,4300.1%$49,990all industries: $49,860-23.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersOEWS: 12,380 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,790 (SOC 51-9192).12,3800.1%$44,790all industries: $44,600+3.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrators and Product PromotersOEWS: 12,160 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $45,210 (SOC 41-9011).12,1600.1%$45,210all industries: $45,580+8.1%No formal educational credential
Order ClerksOEWS: 11,930 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $49,580 (SOC 43-4151).11,9300.1%$49,580all industries: $48,220-20.7%Some college, no degree
Commercial and Industrial DesignersOEWS: 11,870 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $85,340 (SOC 27-1021).11,8700.1%$85,340all industries: $93,260-0.3%Bachelor's degree
Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersOEWS: 11,850 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $49,910 (SOC 51-2021).11,8500.1%$49,910all industries: $50,470-3.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural ProductsOEWS: 11,740 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $36,470 (SOC 45-2041).11,7400.1%$36,470all industries: $36,430-3.9%No formal educational credential
Administrative Services ManagersOEWS: 11,570 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $143,670 (SOC 11-3012).11,5700.1%$143,670all industries: $129,870+1.7%Bachelor's degree
Materials EngineerOEWS: 11,400 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $115,800 (SOC 17-2131).11,4000.1%$115,800all industries: $120,250+9.7%Bachelor's degree
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersOEWS: 11,180 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $113,000 (SOC 41-1012).11,1800.1%$113,000all industries: $99,370+2.3%High school diploma or equivalent
CEOOEWS: 10,990 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $294,550 (SOC 11-1011).10,9900.1%$294,550all industries: $269,630+1.3%Bachelor's degree
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 10,950 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $57,640 (SOC 51-4035).10,9500.1%$57,640all industries: $56,740-13.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Food Science TechniciansOEWS: 10,890 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $55,070 (SOC 19-4013).10,8900.1%$55,070all industries: $56,660+5.6%Associate's degree
Chemical EngineerOEWS: 10,860 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $126,110 (SOC 17-2041).10,8600.1%$126,110all industries: $129,980+3.1%Bachelor's degree
Sales EngineerOEWS: 10,860 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $115,160 (SOC 41-9031).10,8600.1%$115,160all industries: $130,140-1.4%Bachelor's degree
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherOEWS: 10,620 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,990 (SOC 51-4199).10,6200.1%$48,990all industries: $48,580-7.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersOEWS: 10,620 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $47,560 (SOC 51-9191).10,6200.1%$47,560all industries: $46,850+1.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Crane OperatorOEWS: 10,480 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $56,450 (SOC 53-7021).10,4800.1%$56,450all industries: $72,130+2.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Data ScientistOEWS: 10,400 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $125,990 (SOC 15-2051).10,4000.1%$125,990all industries: $126,800+29.7%Bachelor's degree
Furniture FinishersOEWS: 10,360 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,110 (SOC 51-7021).10,3600.1%$44,110all industries: $45,300-4.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Security GuardOEWS: 10,350 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,530 (SOC 33-9032).10,3500.1%$48,530all industries: $42,470-5.3%High school diploma or equivalent
HVAC TechnicianOEWS: 10,350 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $68,940 (SOC 49-9021).10,3500.1%$68,940all industries: $64,780+8.6%Postsecondary nondegree award
Line CookOEWS: 10,130 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $39,460 (SOC 35-2014).10,1300.1%$39,460all industries: $38,730+13.5%No formal educational credential
Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherOEWS: 9,950 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $39,720 (SOC 51-6099).9,9500.1%$39,720all industries: $40,560-16.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Cyber Security AnalystOEWS: 9,870 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $132,510 (SOC 15-1212).9,8700.1%$132,510all industries: $132,510+17.6%Bachelor's degree
Heavy Equipment OperatorOEWS: 9,540 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $60,180 (SOC 47-2073).9,5400.1%$60,180all industries: $66,290+1.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Natural Sciences ManagersOEWS: 9,270 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $201,740 (SOC 11-9121).9,2700.1%$201,740all industries: $180,250+5.9%Bachelor's degree
Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandOEWS: 8,620 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,790 (SOC 51-9022).8,6200.1%$44,790all industries: $45,020-20.6%No formal educational credential
Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersOEWS: 8,540 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,440 (SOC 27-1026).8,5400.1%$44,440all industries: $42,830+8.0%High school diploma or equivalent
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersOEWS: 8,440 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $52,020 (SOC 35-1012).8,4400.1%$52,020all industries: $46,180+7.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherOEWS: 8,410 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $73,470 (SOC 19-4099).8,4100.1%$73,470all industries: $66,280+3.9%Associate's degree
Medical ScientistOEWS: 8,270 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $128,530 (SOC 19-1042).8,2700.1%$128,530all industries: $116,840+6.4%Doctoral or professional degree
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 8,080 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $51,540 (SOC 51-4022).8,0800.1%$51,540all industries: $51,680-17.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingOEWS: 8,020 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $46,310 (SOC 43-5111).8,0200.1%$46,310all industries: $47,630-7.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansOEWS: 7,830 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $73,300 (SOC 17-3024).7,8300.1%$73,300all industries: $76,420+0.8%Associate's degree
Procurement ClerksOEWS: 7,780 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $52,420 (SOC 43-3061).7,7800.1%$52,420all industries: $52,370-8.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksOEWS: 7,760 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $62,370 (SOC 43-3051).7,7600.1%$62,370all industries: $59,630-18.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersOEWS: 7,660 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $39,500 (SOC 51-6062).7,6600.1%$39,500all industries: $39,530-16.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansOEWS: 7,590 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $45,660 (SOC 51-9083).7,5900.1%$45,660all industries: $43,190-2.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceOEWS: 7,560 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $62,250 (SOC 43-5032).7,5600.1%$62,250all industries: $54,740-2.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Network EngineerOEWS: 7,480 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $142,540 (SOC 15-1241).7,4800.1%$142,540all industries: $139,580+3.9%Bachelor's degree
Billing and Posting ClerksOEWS: 7,450 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $52,010 (SOC 43-3021).7,4500.1%$52,010all industries: $51,070-10.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Avionics TechnicianOEWS: 7,420 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $91,260 (SOC 49-2091).7,4200.1%$91,260all industries: $83,380+19.0%Postsecondary nondegree award
Food Scientists and TechnologistsOEWS: 7,400 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $91,230 (SOC 19-1012).7,4000.1%$91,230all industries: $95,360+6.0%Bachelor's degree
Computer ProgrammerOEWS: 7,360 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $105,260 (SOC 15-1251).7,3600.1%$105,260all industries: $105,170-12.4%Bachelor's degree
IronworkerOEWS: 7,080 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $65,940 (SOC 47-2221).7,0800.1%$65,940all industries: $70,280+4.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Biological TechnicianOEWS: 6,990 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $71,920 (SOC 19-4021).6,9900.1%$71,920all industries: $61,380+6.5%Bachelor's degree
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseOEWS: 6,980 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $40,680 (SOC 45-2092).6,9800.1%$40,680all industries: $37,630+2.0%No formal educational credential
Biochemists and BiophysicistsOEWS: 6,930 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $121,900 (SOC 19-1021).6,9300.1%$121,900all industries: $129,840+6.5%Doctoral or professional degree
Architectural and Civil DraftersOEWS: 6,810 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $66,260 (SOC 17-3011).6,8100.1%$66,260all industries: $70,740+0.7%Associate's degree
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesOEWS: 6,690 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $68,080 (SOC 49-3042).6,6900.1%$68,080all industries: $69,240+1.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Biomedical EngineerOEWS: 6,520 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $122,640 (SOC 17-2031).6,5200.1%$122,640all industries: $116,890+5.0%Bachelor's degree
Data Entry ClerkOEWS: 6,480 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,700 (SOC 43-9021).6,4800.1%$44,700all industries: $43,310-29.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Human Resources AssistantOEWS: 6,410 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $53,080 (SOC 43-4161).6,4100.1%$53,080all industries: $52,250-8.2%Associate's degree
Drafters, All OtherOEWS: 6,390 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $65,660 (SOC 17-3019).6,3900.1%$65,660all industries: $68,250-10.4%Associate's degree
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansOEWS: 6,310 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $93,090 (SOC 17-3021).6,3100.1%$93,090all industries: $91,310+10.8%Associate's degree
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersOEWS: 6,310 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,600 (SOC 49-9098).6,3100.1%$44,600all industries: $41,490+1.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Computer Network Support SpecialistsOEWS: 6,180 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $85,240 (SOC 15-1231).6,1800.1%$85,240all industries: $81,870-5.8%Associate's degree
DishwasherOEWS: 6,150 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $35,230 (SOC 35-9021).6,1500.1%$35,230all industries: $34,310+5.5%No formal educational credential
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and TendersOEWS: 6,100 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,740 (SOC 51-9193).6,1000.1%$44,740all industries: $44,940+6.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Plant and System Operators, All OtherOEWS: 6,060 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $61,970 (SOC 51-8099).6,0600.1%$61,970all industries: $65,700+1.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Medical Appliance TechniciansOEWS: 5,980 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $50,890 (SOC 51-9082).5,9800.1%$50,890all industries: $52,730+0.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Calibration Technologists and TechniciansOEWS: 5,950 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $76,750 (SOC 17-3028).5,9500.1%$76,750all industries: $74,170+4.0%Associate's degree
Technical WriterOEWS: 5,920 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $88,560 (SOC 27-3042).5,9200.1%$88,560all industries: $96,970-3.0%Bachelor's degree
Shoe and Leather Workers and RepairersOEWS: 5,810 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $37,850 (SOC 51-6041).5,8100.1%$37,850all industries: $39,160-7.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Store ManagerOEWS: 5,780 jobs in manufacturing (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $57,000 (SOC 41-1011).5,7800.1%$57,000all industries: $53,380+1.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Public Relations SpecialistOEWS: 5,640 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $81,110 (SOC 27-3031).5,6400.0%$81,110all industries: $84,120-2.8%Bachelor's degree
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsOEWS: 5,440 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $61,380 (SOC 51-8031).5,4400.0%$61,380all industries: $62,540-7.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansOEWS: 5,410 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $72,750 (SOC 19-5012).5,4100.0%$72,750all industries: $68,120+16.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersOEWS: 5,200 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $53,280 (SOC 51-9071).5,2000.0%$53,280all industries: $57,960-20.1%High school diploma or equivalent
PainterOEWS: 5,150 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $53,610 (SOC 47-2141).5,1500.0%$53,610all industries: $55,420+2.2%No formal educational credential
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and TendersOEWS: 5,110 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $40,580 (SOC 51-6061).5,1100.0%$40,580all industries: $40,380-12.7%High school diploma or equivalent
LawyerOEWS: 5,090 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $242,960 (SOC 23-1011).5,0900.0%$242,960all industries: $185,840+4.5%Doctoral or professional degree
Conveyor Operators and TendersOEWS: 4,980 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $49,730 (SOC 53-7011).4,9800.0%$49,730all industries: $45,080+2.5%No formal educational credential
Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsOEWS: 4,890 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $73,750 (SOC 51-8021).4,8900.0%$73,750all industries: $83,960-0.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsOEWS: 4,840 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $120,780 (SOC 17-2111).4,8400.0%$120,780all industries: $119,770+3.6%Bachelor's degree
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceOEWS: 4,840 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $42,860 (SOC 43-9051).4,8400.0%$42,860all industries: $41,650-13.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Tile and Stone SettersOEWS: 4,840 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $50,300 (SOC 47-2044).4,8400.0%$50,300all industries: $59,250+12.7%No formal educational credential
MicrobiologistOEWS: 4,770 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $95,740 (SOC 19-1022).4,7700.0%$95,740all industries: $97,600+6.0%Bachelor's degree
Etchers and EngraversOEWS: 4,720 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,180 (SOC 51-9194).4,7200.0%$48,180all industries: $46,320-2.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Painting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersOEWS: 4,640 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,970 (SOC 51-9123).4,6400.0%$44,970all industries: $45,210+0.9%No formal educational credential
Sales and Related Workers, All OtherOEWS: 4,530 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $76,170 (SOC 41-9099).4,5300.0%$76,170all industries: $58,510-2.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Pourers and Casters, MetalOEWS: 4,500 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $54,430 (SOC 51-4052).4,5000.0%$54,430all industries: $54,290-5.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Civil EngineerOEWS: 4,440 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $116,430 (SOC 17-2051).4,4400.0%$116,430all industries: $108,670+5.6%Bachelor's degree
MechanicOEWS: 4,320 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $57,510 (SOC 49-3023).4,3200.0%$57,510all industries: $56,420-0.9%Postsecondary nondegree award
Automotive Body and Related RepairersOEWS: 4,240 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $64,690 (SOC 49-3021).4,2400.0%$64,690all industries: $59,690+5.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Operations Research AnalystOEWS: 4,230 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $115,270 (SOC 15-2031).4,2300.0%$115,270all industries: $99,730+11.2%Bachelor's degree
Marine Engineers and Naval ArchitectsOEWS: 4,230 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $114,500 (SOC 17-2121).4,2300.0%$114,500all industries: $124,180+9.6%Bachelor's degree
Tool Grinders, Filers, and SharpenersOEWS: 4,230 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $55,240 (SOC 51-4194).4,2300.0%$55,240all industries: $53,240-9.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical and Electronics DraftersOEWS: 4,100 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $83,850 (SOC 17-3012).4,1000.0%$83,850all industries: $81,280-4.5%Associate's degree
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 4,080 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $51,000 (SOC 51-4032).4,0800.0%$51,000all industries: $51,810-9.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Woodworkers, All OtherOEWS: 4,010 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,180 (SOC 51-7099).4,0100.0%$44,180all industries: $46,070-0.3%High school diploma or equivalent
RiggerOEWS: 3,980 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $56,720 (SOC 49-9096).3,9800.0%$56,720all industries: $66,810+3.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsOEWS: 3,900 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $92,350 (SOC 13-1141).3,9000.0%$92,350all industries: $84,330+3.3%Bachelor's degree
Cutters and Trimmers, HandOEWS: 3,900 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $42,330 (SOC 51-9031).3,9000.0%$42,330all industries: $41,050-21.2%No formal educational credential
Layout Workers, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 3,870 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $61,790 (SOC 51-4192).3,8700.0%$61,790all industries: $66,520-5.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Medical Equipment RepairersOEWS: 3,720 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $66,650 (SOC 49-9062).3,7200.0%$66,650all industries: $65,930+4.5%Associate's degree
UX DesignerOEWS: 3,640 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $116,840 (SOC 15-1255).3,6400.0%$116,840all industries: $117,490-1.0%Bachelor's degree
Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersOEWS: 3,580 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $51,030 (SOC 47-2051).3,5800.0%$51,030all industries: $60,050+22.3%No formal educational credential
Agricultural InspectorsOEWS: 3,510 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $46,130 (SOC 45-2011).3,5100.0%$46,130all industries: $54,910+7.0%Bachelor's degree
Biological Scientists, All OtherOEWS: 3,430 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $130,930 (SOC 19-1029).3,4300.0%$130,930all industries: $106,330+6.2%Bachelor's degree
Construction ManagerOEWS: 3,380 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $137,870 (SOC 11-9021).3,3800.0%$137,870all industries: $124,360+7.6%Bachelor's degree
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersOEWS: 3,370 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $35,240 (SOC 35-9011).3,3700.0%$35,240all industries: $34,230+8.2%No formal educational credential
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherOEWS: 3,290 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $51,640 (SOC 43-9199).3,2900.0%$51,640all industries: $48,670-10.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Shoe Machine Operators and TendersOEWS: 3,270 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $36,290 (SOC 51-6042).3,2700.0%$36,290all industries: $36,280-6.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Event PlannerOEWS: 3,030 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $64,480 (SOC 13-1121).3,0300.0%$64,480all industries: $66,520+5.6%Bachelor's degree
Bill and Account CollectorsOEWS: 3,020 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $54,330 (SOC 43-3011).3,0200.0%$54,330all industries: $49,060-9.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Materials ScientistsOEWS: 2,970 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $118,500 (SOC 19-2032).2,9700.0%$118,500all industries: $126,180+5.4%Bachelor's degree
LandscaperOEWS: 2,960 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $42,680 (SOC 37-3011).2,9600.0%$42,680all industries: $42,290+4.1%No formal educational credential
Logging Equipment OperatorsOEWS: 2,960 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,020 (SOC 45-4022).2,9600.0%$44,020all industries: $53,190+4.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Database AdministratorOEWS: 2,920 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $105,760 (SOC 15-1242).2,9200.0%$105,760all industries: $110,090-5.2%Bachelor's degree
File ClerksOEWS: 2,810 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $50,890 (SOC 43-4071).2,8100.0%$50,890all industries: $45,590-18.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Environmental EngineerOEWS: 2,670 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $119,580 (SOC 17-2081).2,6700.0%$119,580all industries: $112,910+1.8%Bachelor's degree
Log Graders and ScalersOEWS: 2,610 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $46,330 (SOC 45-4023).2,6100.0%$46,330all industries: $47,770+0.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Fashion DesignerOEWS: 2,570 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $88,600 (SOC 27-1022).2,5700.0%$88,600all industries: $91,230-29.8%Bachelor's degree
Web DeveloperOEWS: 2,550 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $97,490 (SOC 15-1254).2,5500.0%$97,490all industries: $98,770-3.5%Bachelor's degree
HostOEWS: 2,520 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $34,990 (SOC 35-9031).2,5200.0%$34,990all industries: $32,690+8.3%No formal educational credential
Training and Development ManagersOEWS: 2,470 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $148,960 (SOC 11-3131).2,4700.0%$148,960all industries: $148,370+3.6%Bachelor's degree
Parts SalespersonsOEWS: 2,400 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $55,750 (SOC 41-2022).2,4000.0%$55,750all industries: $43,830+0.5%No formal educational credential
Orthotists and ProsthetistsOEWS: 2,390 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $87,660 (SOC 29-2091).2,3900.0%$87,660all industries: $83,740+23.4%Master's degree
Material Moving Workers, All OtherOEWS: 2,390 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $50,600 (SOC 53-7199).2,3900.0%$50,600all industries: $45,640+0.4%No formal educational credential
Hospital AdministratorOEWS: 2,320 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $227,030 (SOC 11-9111).2,3200.0%$227,030all industries: $140,970+24.3%Bachelor's degree
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsOEWS: 2,300 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $42,850 (SOC 45-2093).2,3000.0%$42,850all industries: $39,260+1.7%No formal educational credential
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsOEWS: 2,300 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $60,510 (SOC 47-2071).2,3000.0%$60,510all industries: $59,000-4.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorOEWS: 2,280 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $59,060 (SOC 49-9012).2,2800.0%$59,060all industries: $76,210+0.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Financial Specialists, All OtherOEWS: 2,220 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $105,610 (SOC 13-2099).2,2200.0%$105,610all industries: $93,810+3.5%Bachelor's degree
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersOEWS: 2,150 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $55,790 (SOC 49-2092).2,1500.0%$55,790all industries: $58,610+3.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy TechnicianOEWS: 2,050 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $49,700 (SOC 29-2052).2,0500.0%$49,700all industries: $46,620+6.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Transportation InspectorsOEWS: 2,030 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $96,730 (SOC 53-6051).2,0300.0%$96,730all industries: $88,540+9.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Registered NurseOEWS: 2,000 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $93,950 (SOC 29-1141).2,0000.0%$93,950all industries: $101,420+3.9%Bachelor's degree
ChefOEWS: 1,970 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $67,750 (SOC 35-1011).1,9700.0%$67,750all industries: $66,700+6.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersOEWS: 1,870 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $60,610 (SOC 53-7121).1,8700.0%$60,610all industries: $59,970+2.4%No formal educational credential
Budget AnalystOEWS: 1,820 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $98,230 (SOC 13-2031).1,8200.0%$98,230all industries: $96,370+3.3%Bachelor's degree
Cooks, All OtherOEWS: 1,820 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $38,330 (SOC 35-2019).1,8200.0%$38,330all industries: $39,150+5.5%No formal educational credential
Public Relations ManagerOEWS: 1,770 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $185,210 (SOC 11-2032).1,7700.0%$185,210all industries: $164,760+4.5%Bachelor's degree
Creative DirectorOEWS: 1,770 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $122,170 (SOC 27-1011).1,7700.0%$122,170all industries: $129,440-10.6%Bachelor's degree
Agricultural Equipment OperatorsOEWS: 1,770 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $46,650 (SOC 45-2091).1,7700.0%$46,650all industries: $43,710+6.3%No formal educational credential
TailorOEWS: 1,740 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,160 (SOC 51-6052).1,7400.0%$44,160all industries: $45,140-29.8%No formal educational credential
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersOEWS: 1,730 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $65,300 (SOC 37-1011).1,7300.0%$65,300all industries: $53,320+4.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Computer and Information Research ScientistsOEWS: 1,680 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $199,840 (SOC 15-1221).1,6800.0%$199,840all industries: $153,930+21.2%Master's degree
GlazierOEWS: 1,680 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $53,560 (SOC 47-2121).1,6800.0%$53,560all industries: $59,720+3.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningOEWS: 1,680 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $57,820 (SOC 47-5022).1,6800.0%$57,820all industries: $59,930+2.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsOEWS: 1,650 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $37,290 (SOC 51-6021).1,6500.0%$37,290all industries: $34,640-21.0%No formal educational credential
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersOEWS: 1,640 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $70,470 (SOC 45-1011).1,6400.0%$70,470all industries: $62,730+5.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Fabric and Apparel PatternmakersOEWS: 1,640 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $64,080 (SOC 51-6092).1,6400.0%$64,080all industries: $71,420-24.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Database ArchitectOEWS: 1,630 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $139,720 (SOC 15-1243).1,6300.0%$139,720all industries: $144,440+2.5%Bachelor's degree
Designers, All OtherOEWS: 1,600 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $66,900 (SOC 27-1029).1,6000.0%$66,900all industries: $79,090-3.3%Bachelor's degree
Model Makers, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 1,600 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $66,130 (SOC 51-4061).1,6000.0%$66,130all industries: $68,570-18.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansOEWS: 1,470 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $57,640 (SOC 49-3041).1,4700.0%$57,640all industries: $57,290+2.8%High school diploma or equivalent
BoilermakerOEWS: 1,450 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $78,140 (SOC 47-2011).1,4500.0%$78,140all industries: $80,090+3.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansOEWS: 1,450 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $54,590 (SOC 49-3051).1,4500.0%$54,590all industries: $58,070+4.4%High school diploma or equivalent
Patternmakers, Metal and PlasticOEWS: 1,440 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $61,040 (SOC 51-4062).1,4400.0%$61,040all industries: $60,610-22.8%High school diploma or equivalent
PharmacistOEWS: 1,420 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $142,540 (SOC 29-1051).1,4200.0%$142,540all industries: $140,920+6.9%Doctoral or professional degree
Counter and Rental ClerksOEWS: 1,400 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $41,250 (SOC 41-2021).1,4000.0%$41,250all industries: $45,700-0.3%No formal educational credential
Petroleum EngineerOEWS: 1,380 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $160,440 (SOC 17-2171).1,3800.0%$160,440all industries: $157,150+0.2%Bachelor's degree
Physical Scientists, All OtherOEWS: 1,380 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $191,320 (SOC 19-2099).1,3800.0%$191,320all industries: $129,230+8.7%Bachelor's degree
RooferOEWS: 1,330 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $49,530 (SOC 47-2181).1,3300.0%$49,530all industries: $58,140+2.2%No formal educational credential
Cooks, Short OrderOEWS: 1,300 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $40,750 (SOC 35-2015).1,3000.0%$40,750all industries: $36,120+6.6%No formal educational credential
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesOEWS: 1,300 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $57,710 (SOC 49-2096).1,3000.0%$57,710all industries: $51,560-3.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersOEWS: 1,290 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $55,980 (SOC 49-9091).1,2900.0%$55,980all industries: $49,770+6.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Commercial PilotOEWS: 1,290 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $179,220 (SOC 53-2012).1,2900.0%$179,220all industries: $146,080+6.3%Postsecondary nondegree award
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersOEWS: 1,240 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $59,040 (SOC 49-2011).1,2400.0%$59,040all industries: $50,880+0.9%Some college, no degree
Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerOEWS: 1,220 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,010 (SOC 43-9071).1,2200.0%$44,010all industries: $43,220-20.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Tire Repairers and ChangersOEWS: 1,210 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $50,220 (SOC 49-3093).1,2100.0%$50,220all industries: $40,170+0.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Sewers, HandOEWS: 1,180 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $35,540 (SOC 51-6051).1,1800.0%$35,540all industries: $37,210-22.3%No formal educational credential
Credit AnalystOEWS: 1,120 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $73,050 (SOC 13-2041).1,1200.0%$73,050all industries: $100,850-9.3%Bachelor's degree
Food ServerOEWS: 1,120 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $38,060 (SOC 35-3041).1,1200.0%$38,060all industries: $36,140+8.2%No formal educational credential
Environmental ScientistOEWS: 1,110 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $122,610 (SOC 19-2041).1,1100.0%$122,610all industries: $91,680+2.7%Bachelor's degree
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherOEWS: 1,110 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $38,860 (SOC 35-9099).1,1100.0%$38,860all industries: $36,810+7.1%No formal educational credential
Elevator MechanicOEWS: 1,050 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $106,560 (SOC 47-4021).1,0500.0%$106,560all industries: $109,820+2.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Food Service ManagerOEWS: 1,030 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $82,010 (SOC 11-9051).1,0300.0%$82,010all industries: $74,880+7.3%High school diploma or equivalent
ParalegalOEWS: 1,020 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $100,020 (SOC 23-2011).1,0200.0%$100,020all industries: $69,700-1.4%Associate's degree
Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersOEWS: 1,020 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $51,290 (SOC 47-4090).1,0200.0%$51,290all industries: $55,130+1.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansOEWS: 1,020 jobs in manufacturing (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $53,830 (SOC 49-3092).1,0200.0%$53,830all industries: $56,440+3.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Definitions

Reading the numbers

Data Two different shares, two different sources.

Share of the industry's jobs

Of all wage and salary jobs in manufacturing, the percent held by this occupation (OEWS). Example: Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators holds 8.5% of jobs here.

What it is not

Not the share of all miscellaneous assemblers and fabricatorss who work in this industry; role pages show that from the Employment Matrix. OEWS publishes no industry concentration index, so none is shown.

FAQ

Common questions

What careers are in manufacturing?
The manufacturing industry (NAICS 31–33) had 12,654,310 wage and salary jobs in May 2025, by BLS OEWS (self-employed excluded). The largest occupations: Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (1,074,240 jobs, 8.5% of the industry's jobs); First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (491,210 jobs, 3.9% of the industry's jobs); Material Handler (400,040 jobs, 3.2% of the industry's jobs).
What does this industry include?
Establishments that make products from materials or components: food, chemicals, plastics, metals, machinery, computers and electronics, transportation equipment, furniture and more. Data: NAICS 31–33.
Is the pay shown for this industry only?
Yes. Mean wages are OEWS estimates for workers in that occupation employed in this industry. The national figure beside it covers the occupation in all industries.
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Method

How this page is built

Industry: NAICS 31–33. Establishments that make products from materials or components: food, chemicals, plastics, metals, machinery, computers and electronics, transportation equipment, furniture and more. Occupations: detailed SOC occupations with at least 1,000 OEWS jobs in this industry. Two denominators: the share shown under each job count is the occupation's share of this industry's jobs (OEWS percent of industry employment); it is not the share of all workers in that occupation. Change 2025–35 is the Employment Matrix projection for that occupation within this industry, not national occupation growth. The industry change is a whole-industry figure and does not apply to every occupation in it. OEWS covers wage and salary workers only; the Matrix counts all jobs. Searches this page answers include “careers in manufacturing”, “careers in manufacturing industry”, “entry level jobs in manufacturing” (Ahrefs, U.S.). Since May 2025, OEWS publishes specific values for many wages above $239,200 a year; where BLS still publishes only “$239,200 or more”, that is what is shown. Data are in the public domain.

What this page can't tell you
  • Any one employer: these are national estimates for an occupation within an industry.
  • Self-employed workers: OEWS counts wage and salary jobs only.
  • Cause and effect: different industry wages do not mean changing industries will change anyone's pay.
Sources
  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 national industry-specific estimates (2018 SOC, 2022 NAICS; excludes the self-employed), public domain.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, 2025–35 National Employment Matrix (all jobs, including self-employed).
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, occupational projections 2025–35 (typical entry-level education).