Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Careers in Los Angeles, CA: pay and employment for 694 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 31080), which includes Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Los Angeles city limits.
Quick answer
In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area (CBSA 31080), BLS OEWS counted 6,271,560 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $55,850 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Airline Pilot ($364,730), CEO ($234,290), IT Manager ($204,370). The largest occupations are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (385,530), Fast Food and Counter Workers (160,270), Sales Associate (130,650).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area at 113.6 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 14% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Los Angeles, CA.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Airline Pilot$364,730 median · 6,710 employed
- CEO$234,290 median · 10,800 employed
- IT Manager$204,370 median · 23,180 employed
- Natural Sciences Managers$193,340 median · 2,530 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$190,900 median · 9,570 employed
- Financial Manager$175,310 median · 34,480 employed
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$175,120 median · 580 employed
- Air Traffic Controller$173,020 median · 690 employed
- Marketing Manager$171,900 median · 18,550 employed
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$169,350 median · 2,410 employed
Largest occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides385,530 employed · $34,320 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers160,270 employed · $42,110 median
- Sales Associate130,650 employed · $37,700 median
- Material Handler120,720 employed · $42,390 median
- Office Clerks, General112,270 employed · $48,100 median
- Cashier109,940 employed · $36,980 median
- Registered Nurse109,360 employed · $135,560 median
- Operations Manager104,610 employed · $125,830 median
- Stocker85,630 employed · $38,650 median
- Server85,210 employed · $35,850 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$169,350 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$167,600 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Makeup Artist$140,870 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Lineman$130,440 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Detective$127,890 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$127,500 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$121,980 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$118,990 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Costume Attendants$106,810 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Power Plant Operator$105,870 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Los Angeles, CA
Registered Nurse$135,560 medianDentist$139,990 medianParalegal$77,520 medianDental Hygienist$122,980 medianLPN$79,310 medianNurse Practitioner$161,470 medianPharmacist$157,440 medianPharmacy Technician$50,760 medianElectrician$73,810 medianAccountant$94,360 medianPhysician Assistant$161,890 medianPhysical Therapist$108,170 medianCNA$47,380 medianMedical Assistant$47,760 medianProject Manager$108,310 medianLawyer$194,410 medianReal Estate Agent$47,020 medianSurgical Tech$81,580 medianHR Manager$168,400 medianPhlebotomist$52,940 medianDental Assistant$46,900 medianExecutive Assistant$82,850 medianRadiologist$488,670 medianRespiratory Therapist$104,640 medianArchitect$104,170 medianOperations Manager$125,830 medianMarketing Manager$171,900 medianData Scientist$129,740 medianPsychiatrist$370,510 medianHVAC Technician$73,830 medianCivil Engineer$108,640 medianOptometrist$138,940 medianRadiology Tech$108,030 medianMRI Tech$109,800 medianOccupational Therapist$122,040 medianVet Tech$60,670 medianPediatrician$176,900 medianCreative Director$137,560 medianOffice Manager$77,530 medianElectrical Engineer$139,780 medianWeb Developer$107,290 medianCEO$234,290 medianBartender$35,510 medianVeterinarian$160,080 medianGraphic Designer$72,400 medianInterior Designer$80,000 medianMechanical Engineer$123,900 medianUX Designer$106,550 medianWelder$56,160 medianPlumber$71,110 medianLineman$130,440 medianProperty Manager$77,230 medianConstruction Manager$131,680 medianAerospace Engineer$163,280 medianBookkeeper$58,590 medianNetwork Engineer$147,510 medianAir Traffic Controller$173,020 medianSpeech Pathologist$109,740 medianPhysical Therapy Assistant$82,140 medianSterile Processing Technician$59,520 medianSoftware Engineer$160,920 medianFinancial Advisor$124,490 medianLibrarian$97,510 medianClinical Psychologist$99,250 medianChef$69,990 medianMassage Therapist$43,530 medianPersonal Trainer$57,630 medianPodiatrist$199,990 medianAdministrative Assistant$53,550 medianMortician$50,490 medianEsthetician$37,560 medianConstruction Worker$58,810 medianNutritionist$95,450 medianForensic Scientist$104,410 medianRadiation Therapist$169,150 medianMedical Coder$59,110 medianCarpenter$75,740 medianHome Inspector$100,280 medianPathologist$319,340 medianSchool Psychologist$122,390 medianBank Teller$46,350 medianSystem Administrator$106,290 medianRecruiter$80,220 medianUnderwriter$97,870 median
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All 694 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,320U.S. $35,800 | $35,890 | 385,530 | n/a | n/a |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $42,110U.S. $31,200 | $41,080 | 160,270 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,700U.S. $35,410 | $43,010 | 130,650 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $42,390U.S. $40,240 | $44,070 | 120,720 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,100U.S. $45,010 | $50,980 | 112,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $36,980U.S. $32,880 | $39,550 | 109,940 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $135,560U.S. $97,550 | $140,370 | 109,360 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $125,830U.S. $105,770 | $157,110 | 104,610 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $38,650U.S. $37,330 | $42,400 | 85,630 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $35,850U.S. $35,230 | $42,640 | 85,210 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $40,030U.S. $38,020 | $43,880 | 83,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $38,720U.S. $36,840 | $43,050 | 83,160 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $94,360U.S. $83,680 | $99,740 | 70,640 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,840U.S. $44,770 | $53,500 | 66,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $60,340U.S. $58,640 | $61,230 | 61,270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $53,550U.S. $47,540 | $56,320 | 58,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $160,920U.S. $135,980 | $161,900 | 55,540 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $74,490U.S. $72,080 | $83,950 | 54,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $77,530U.S. $69,500 | $81,660 | 54,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $44,460U.S. $37,390 | $44,750 | 54,320 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $58,590U.S. $50,670 | $59,670 | 53,910 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,240U.S. $36,780 | $46,770 | 53,010 | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $82,750U.S. $83,050 | $98,460 | 50,470 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $79,450U.S. $69,990 | $88,570 | 50,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $38,000U.S. $30,890 | $40,210 | 48,440 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $56,520U.S. $49,590 | $58,390 | 47,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,770U.S. $35,320 | $41,220 | 44,930 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $101,860U.S. $63,970 | $98,150 | 44,790 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,380U.S. $42,260 | $49,700 | 43,090 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,970U.S. $44,080 | $53,380 | 41,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $194,410U.S. $159,670 | $241,500 | 41,580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,500U.S. $44,860 | $54,000 | 40,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,410U.S. $45,930 | $54,150 | 40,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,760U.S. $45,690 | $52,460 | 39,770 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $82,990U.S. $78,760 | $95,930 | 39,390 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $108,310U.S. $102,320 | $120,110 | 38,540 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $132,330U.S. $148,270 | $156,210 | 37,790 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $104,930U.S. $101,860 | $121,700 | 37,060 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $80,220U.S. $75,940 | $89,780 | 36,850 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,390U.S. $48,520 | $56,350 | 36,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $57,210U.S. $41,670 | $61,070 | 35,740 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,280U.S. $38,010 | $44,460 | 35,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $175,310U.S. $166,570 | $204,650 | 34,480 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,530U.S. $35,510 | $45,150 | 34,440 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $79,310U.S. $64,400 | $80,810 | 33,590 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,190U.S. $44,650 | $48,930 | 33,310 | n/a | n/a |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,980U.S. $45,260 | $48,090 | 33,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $100,960U.S. $72,040 | $106,820 | 32,250 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $168,160U.S. $141,900 | $178,570 | 31,210 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $75,740U.S. $60,580 | $78,600 | 30,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $44,650U.S. $39,150 | $46,160 | 27,860 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,580U.S. $34,810 | $39,240 | 27,520 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,910U.S. $59,350 | $63,450 | 26,960 | n/a | n/a |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $44,460U.S. $41,300 | $48,300 | 26,870 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $71,250U.S. $59,550 | $73,990 | 26,220 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,390U.S. $36,280 | $39,760 | 25,350 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $35,510U.S. $34,340 | $41,510 | 25,260 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $35,800U.S. $33,980 | $39,920 | 24,860 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 24,800 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $121,980U.S. $76,210 | $112,320 | 24,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $134,230U.S. $123,860 | $149,840 | 23,740 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $61,810U.S. $59,650 | $64,910 | 23,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $204,370U.S. $175,140 | $208,290 | 23,180 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $62,190U.S. $62,890 | $68,550 | 22,930 | n/a | n/a |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,560U.S. $48,570 | $57,790 | 22,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,630U.S. $32,150 | $38,470 | 22,410 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49,070U.S. $46,800 | $59,510 | 22,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $62,820U.S. $50,620 | $63,670 | 22,330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $77,520U.S. $62,890 | $79,550 | 22,240 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,600U.S. $46,420 | $49,510 | 22,170 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $131,600U.S. $90,360 | $159,390 | 21,910 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $58,810U.S. $47,120 | $63,220 | 21,730 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,900U.S. $48,070 | $49,040 | 21,090 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $78,160U.S. $78,660 | $99,490 | 21,050 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $82,850U.S. $76,590 | $86,790 | 20,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $75,070U.S. $61,860 | $77,820 | 20,660 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $73,810U.S. $63,190 | $82,300 | 20,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $109,700U.S. $116,580 | $123,680 | 20,060 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $77,230U.S. $69,990 | $87,180 | 19,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $97,600U.S. $79,920 | $102,270 | 19,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,260U.S. $102,740 | $116,730 | 19,600 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $50,330U.S. $45,930 | $53,890 | 18,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $171,900U.S. $166,790 | $193,390 | 18,550 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,600U.S. $38,140 | $50,550 | 18,430 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $82,500U.S. $77,710 | $89,820 | 18,270 | n/a | n/a |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,400U.S. $43,350 | $48,030 | 18,180 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $38,790U.S. $36,560 | $41,900 | 17,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $94,810U.S. $80,730 | $98,740 | 17,700 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $74,740U.S. $74,450 | $79,060 | 17,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $93,870U.S. $79,860 | $99,120 | 17,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $79,000U.S. $64,330 | $89,980 | 17,110 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $121,560U.S. $105,850 | $122,800 | 16,900 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $53,070U.S. $48,500 | $57,200 | 16,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,890U.S. $34,980 | $41,930 | 16,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $57,630U.S. $47,160 | $62,360 | 16,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $108,640U.S. $100,840 | $120,120 | 16,340 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,540U.S. $35,830 | $40,340 | 15,950 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $71,110U.S. $63,800 | $80,230 | 15,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $36,920U.S. $31,200 | $40,680 | 15,340 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,520U.S. $54,210 | $63,120 | 15,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,020U.S. $50,890 | $76,000 | 15,120 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $36,570U.S. $35,760 | $38,410 | 15,050 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $71,990U.S. $69,280 | $79,570 | 15,030 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,620U.S. $55,570 | $76,580 | 14,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,870U.S. $62,280 | $95,480 | 14,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $36,810U.S. $35,840 | $41,080 | 14,270 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $105,640U.S. $77,640 | $115,130 | 14,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,470U.S. $43,220 | $45,720 | 13,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $124,490U.S. $105,070 | $151,050 | 13,980 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $72,400U.S. $62,960 | $81,680 | 13,810 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,670U.S. $45,850 | $49,190 | 13,740 | n/a | n/a |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $124,560U.S. $114,130 | $140,540 | 13,310 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $71,110U.S. $66,940 | $77,240 | 13,200 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $50,760U.S. $45,750 | $55,600 | 13,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,370U.S. $64,370 | $92,660 | 12,780 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $157,440U.S. $140,910 | $151,100 | 12,450 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,680U.S. $35,880 | $42,440 | 12,410 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $87,100U.S. $80,390 | $98,460 | 12,400 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $50,840U.S. $48,280 | $64,980 | 12,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $127,500U.S. $107,230 | $133,080 | 12,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $59,080U.S. $49,400 | $61,800 | 12,100 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $79,860U.S. $74,750 | $89,790 | 11,910 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $38,350U.S. $35,360 | $42,740 | 11,850 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49,130U.S. $48,430 | $52,560 | 11,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,800U.S. $33,580 | $46,780 | 11,640 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $44,460U.S. $37,290 | $46,280 | 11,590 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $113,040U.S. $102,440 | $121,280 | 11,460 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $69,990U.S. $62,470 | $69,260 | 11,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $77,850U.S. $69,390 | $84,570 | 11,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,520U.S. $40,110 | $49,290 | 11,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,220U.S. $38,770 | $47,100 | 11,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,280U.S. $35,150 | $39,940 | 11,070 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $81,730U.S. $82,320 | $90,960 | 10,950 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $64,250U.S. $60,550 | $65,500 | 10,940 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,500U.S. $35,790 | $54,290 | 10,910 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,450U.S. $47,320 | $60,370 | 10,850 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $234,290U.S. $213,990 | $302,780 | 10,800 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $73,830U.S. $61,010 | $74,630 | 10,720 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,260U.S. $37,160 | $43,090 | 10,580 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $59,010U.S. $52,260 | $62,340 | 10,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $54,980U.S. $50,690 | $56,740 | 10,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $161,590U.S. $105,870 | $152,790 | 10,310 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $67,430U.S. $62,930 | $75,540 | 10,150 | n/a | n/a |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $68,020U.S. $59,050 | $65,950 | 10,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $131,680U.S. $114,990 | $139,240 | 10,120 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Flight AttendantSOC 53-2031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $79,390U.S. $63,580 | $76,980 | 10,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.8% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $161,470U.S. $132,300 | $163,610 | 10,060 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $59,210U.S. $50,290 | $71,480 | 9,940 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,400U.S. $37,450 | $46,490 | 9,860 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $129,740U.S. $120,230 | $136,700 | 9,850 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $108,170U.S. $102,760 | $115,890 | 9,750 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $80,360U.S. $76,690 | $94,540 | 9,690 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $190,900U.S. $171,270 | $197,390 | 9,570 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $78,410U.S. $60,280 | $86,350 | 9,380 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,130U.S. $36,670 | $40,340 | 9,310 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,330U.S. $34,890 | $39,240 | 9,230 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $106,550U.S. $104,000 | $124,480 | 9,220 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,290U.S. $42,540 | $44,880 | 9,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $128,540U.S. $126,060 | $139,320 | 9,120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $168,400U.S. $149,280 | $188,130 | 9,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $38,520U.S. $35,360 | $41,710 | 9,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $139,780U.S. $120,630 | $145,760 | 8,970 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $100,050U.S. $77,920 | $119,300 | 8,830 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,350U.S. $43,030 | $47,030 | 8,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $123,900U.S. $104,110 | $123,940 | 8,780 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $92,890U.S. $59,850 | $94,200 | 8,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $106,290U.S. $99,130 | $112,030 | 8,770 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,240U.S. $49,230 | $56,560 | 8,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $41,600U.S. $38,630 | $48,490 | 8,690 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $134,890U.S. $103,410 | $131,870 | 8,520 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $55,780U.S. $45,920 | $56,770 | 8,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $72,090U.S. $64,520 | $74,370 | 8,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $134,590U.S. $107,310 | $183,420 | 8,410 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $97,680U.S. $66,140 | $91,470 | 8,300 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $122,980U.S. $98,100 | $112,080 | 7,940 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $55,660U.S. $58,750 | $57,130 | 7,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $56,160U.S. $53,750 | $60,120 | 7,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,620U.S. $35,070 | $43,300 | 7,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,790U.S. $57,020 | $70,030 | 7,810 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $62,800U.S. $58,930 | $72,050 | 7,710 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $52,170U.S. $50,340 | $57,530 | 7,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $82,260U.S. $78,740 | $90,760 | 7,600 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $89,070U.S. $78,000 | $89,810 | 7,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $125,060U.S. $122,930 | $125,830 | 7,530 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $50,630U.S. $49,230 | $53,880 | 7,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All OtherSOC 27-3099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,050U.S. $73,620 | $98,880 | 7,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,900U.S. $39,390 | $49,650 | 7,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,020U.S. $52,830 | $57,740 | 7,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $68,850U.S. $61,160 | $74,020 | 7,300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $84,850U.S. $77,440 | $90,720 | 7,300 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $59,110U.S. $51,140 | $65,810 | 7,240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $122,210U.S. $104,300 | $119,570 | 7,200 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $98,050U.S. $59,280 | $108,860 | 7,200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $52,780U.S. $45,670 | $58,140 | 7,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $104,640U.S. $82,280 | $102,570 | 7,010 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,870U.S. $32,910 | $39,310 | 6,950 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $80,800U.S. $87,520 | $94,040 | 6,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Word Processors and TypistsSOC 43-9022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,670U.S. $49,280 | $53,250 | 6,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $196,760U.S. $265,930 | $227,670 | 6,810 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $42,490U.S. $39,070 | $45,190 | 6,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $364,730U.S. $232,140 | $304,820 | 6,710 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $57,440U.S. $47,030 | $57,460 | 6,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $114,970U.S. $106,660 | $123,490 | 6,630 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,090U.S. $44,470 | $49,750 | 6,610 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $81,000U.S. $65,510 | $90,850 | 6,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $65,040U.S. $58,260 | $68,830 | 6,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $137,560U.S. $114,850 | $156,680 | 6,590 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $77,380U.S. $61,770 | $74,620 | 6,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $42,400U.S. $40,140 | $44,600 | 6,510 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $108,030U.S. $80,110 | $111,450 | 6,450 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $107,020U.S. $104,920 | $118,040 | 6,450 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $96,970U.S. $65,120 | $93,880 | 6,410 | n/a | n/a |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $60,040U.S. $39,320 | $54,790 | 6,400 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $79,830U.S. $67,880 | $89,170 | 6,340 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $139,990U.S. $170,950 | $147,970 | 6,300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,200U.S. $45,780 | $47,430 | 6,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $78,770U.S. $58,940 | $83,090 | 6,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $125,230U.S. $104,590 | $139,140 | 6,050 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $83,210U.S. $75,420 | $98,130 | 6,010 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,940U.S. $42,910 | $48,880 | 5,990 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,040U.S. $41,340 | $49,690 | 5,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,590U.S. $46,170 | $49,570 | 5,740 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,530U.S. $58,450 | $52,130 | 5,680 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $102,610U.S. $90,150 | $100,830 | 5,550 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $56,960U.S. $56,730 | $60,320 | 5,480 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,560U.S. $55,440 | $66,890 | 5,480 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $58,720U.S. $49,500 | $59,710 | 5,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $54,430U.S. $50,020 | $56,170 | 5,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,220U.S. $76,220 | $72,360 | 5,390 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,130U.S. $44,390 | $53,300 | 5,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $80,360U.S. $64,820 | $90,410 | 5,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $163,280U.S. $134,960 | $161,520 | 5,200 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $91,490U.S. $78,620 | $105,260 | 5,200 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $61,270U.S. $49,100 | $61,820 | 5,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,870U.S. $48,560 | $59,300 | 5,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Fashion DesignerSOC 27-1022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $80,960 | not published | 5,050 | Bachelor's degree | +0.1% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $83,250U.S. $79,870 | $86,550 | 5,020 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,480U.S. $46,850 | $46,060 | 4,980 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $122,040U.S. $100,330 | $118,500 | 4,950 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $140,530U.S. $130,220 | $148,620 | 4,880 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $104,170U.S. $99,280 | $115,940 | 4,870 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $167,600U.S. $106,040 | $171,030 | 4,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,070U.S. $38,150 | $46,530 | 4,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $129,630U.S. $129,180 | $130,890 | 4,820 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $109,740U.S. $97,870 | $115,640 | 4,800 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $99,250U.S. $100,580 | $117,390 | 4,790 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,040U.S. $45,130 | $53,050 | 4,770 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $52,940U.S. $45,230 | $55,550 | 4,720 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $64,900U.S. $58,100 | $74,760 | 4,710 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $108,150U.S. $66,270 | $106,940 | 4,700 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $59,490U.S. $58,470 | $60,710 | 4,700 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| AnimatorSOC 27-1014 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $124,590U.S. $102,030 | $130,260 | 4,650 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $54,870U.S. $48,250 | $57,780 | 4,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,560U.S. $45,330 | $47,430 | 4,500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $73,440U.S. $63,890 | $77,260 | 4,360 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $36,540U.S. $38,300 | $38,530 | 4,340 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $62,380U.S. $64,070 | $68,900 | 4,320 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,840U.S. $44,660 | $73,520 | 4,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $67,090U.S. $54,890 | $70,130 | 4,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49,900U.S. $55,940 | $58,860 | 4,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $77,550U.S. $72,550 | $83,240 | 4,230 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,600U.S. $76,580 | $106,570 | 4,230 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $61,350U.S. $58,430 | $65,870 | 4,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $62,490U.S. $49,690 | $61,710 | 4,210 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Gambling DealersSOC 39-3011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $35,090U.S. $34,320 | $37,520 | 4,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,830U.S. $50,860 | $59,310 | 4,170 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $38,930U.S. $42,290 | $42,150 | 4,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesSOC 13-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,750U.S. $82,890 | $159,110 | 4,120 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $80,840U.S. $81,100 | $101,740 | 4,100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $61,580U.S. $47,920 | $61,180 | 4,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $97,310U.S. $78,210 | $99,450 | 4,070 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,770U.S. $37,680 | $46,220 | 4,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $83,990U.S. $95,200 | $106,420 | 3,940 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,450U.S. $43,600 | $53,150 | 3,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $100,900U.S. $74,260 | $100,710 | 3,920 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,440U.S. $46,550 | $48,320 | 3,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $76,630U.S. $66,150 | $79,180 | 3,890 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $161,890U.S. $135,880 | $163,340 | 3,890 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $57,600U.S. $50,610 | $57,860 | 3,890 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $80,000U.S. $67,190 | $88,370 | 3,880 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $100,280U.S. $74,690 | $99,710 | 3,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,770U.S. $36,910 | $50,180 | 3,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,960U.S. $44,350 | $49,250 | 3,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $82,140U.S. $68,380 | $81,680 | 3,730 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $75,450U.S. $63,820 | $89,480 | 3,670 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $60,670U.S. $47,380 | $61,420 | 3,640 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $163,830U.S. $146,910 | $178,520 | 3,610 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,240U.S. $42,240 | $48,480 | 3,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $119,430U.S. $96,590 | $114,640 | 3,550 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $107,620U.S. $74,990 | $109,940 | 3,540 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $147,510U.S. $134,050 | $149,930 | 3,500 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,640U.S. $46,330 | $51,910 | 3,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $98,270U.S. $88,940 | $104,580 | 3,480 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $81,580U.S. $64,650 | $81,620 | 3,440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $107,090U.S. $100,390 | $108,020 | 3,400 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $102,980U.S. $95,420 | $105,570 | 3,300 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $97,510U.S. $68,270 | $94,680 | 3,270 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,120U.S. $54,920 | $68,140 | 3,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $127,890U.S. $93,790 | $126,590 | 3,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $81,940U.S. $78,190 | $85,240 | 3,230 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 3,230 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $56,280U.S. $48,590 | $55,930 | 3,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $56,030U.S. $51,850 | $58,980 | 3,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $87,060U.S. $91,240 | $99,150 | 3,190 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,420U.S. $43,960 | $46,620 | 3,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,440U.S. $50,960 | $59,760 | 3,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-2099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 3,120 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,930U.S. $35,660 | $41,150 | 3,120 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $176,900U.S. $210,040 | $201,090 | 3,080 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $56,130U.S. $47,260 | $59,720 | 3,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $122,390U.S. $95,990 | $125,370 | 3,060 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $95,450U.S. $76,400 | $93,810 | 3,060 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherSOC 51-6099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,540U.S. $37,280 | $39,750 | 3,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.4% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,760U.S. $39,200 | $44,970 | 3,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Material Moving Workers, All OtherSOC 53-7199 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,530U.S. $41,800 | $42,030 | 3,030 | No formal educational credential | +2.7% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $59,520U.S. $47,700 | $58,600 | 3,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $71,570U.S. $60,070 | $70,810 | 2,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Law Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1112 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $114,330U.S. $128,500 | $137,640 | 2,940 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,070U.S. $35,670 | $42,080 | 2,830 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Sound EngineerSOC 27-4014 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,850U.S. $73,130 | $84,140 | 2,820 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.1% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,690U.S. $37,710 | $44,450 | 2,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $54,510U.S. $50,580 | $56,220 | 2,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $156,400U.S. $148,080 | $161,840 | 2,800 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $96,780U.S. $74,330 | $90,030 | 2,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,190U.S. $39,630 | $46,110 | 2,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $160,080U.S. $130,100 | $164,460 | 2,740 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,280U.S. $35,240 | $42,660 | 2,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,460U.S. $49,610 | $50,120 | 2,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $73,610U.S. $66,770 | $70,000 | 2,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,960U.S. $46,680 | $51,150 | 2,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $61,340U.S. $47,810 | $58,910 | 2,610 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,090U.S. $74,310 | $85,000 | 2,600 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $67,140U.S. $59,300 | $70,570 | 2,570 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,450U.S. $37,640 | $46,140 | 2,550 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $193,340U.S. $167,220 | $196,290 | 2,530 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,280U.S. $39,680 | $39,350 | 2,530 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $105,340U.S. $82,220 | $107,900 | 2,520 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $55,700U.S. $38,100 | $57,860 | 2,500 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,160U.S. $49,450 | $59,910 | 2,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,560U.S. $38,950 | $47,060 | 2,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $72,710U.S. $61,800 | $81,680 | 2,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $169,350U.S. $93,530 | $172,750 | 2,410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $64,610U.S. $48,700 | $67,070 | 2,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $138,940U.S. $136,570 | $143,560 | 2,360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $42,870U.S. $38,120 | $45,880 | 2,360 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $79,680U.S. $80,250 | $89,150 | 2,350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $58,070U.S. $60,390 | $63,410 | 2,330 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $58,540U.S. $50,260 | $61,600 | 2,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $96,380U.S. $98,920 | $105,100 | 2,320 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $107,290U.S. $92,650 | $112,710 | 2,310 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $59,240U.S. $61,990 | $63,990 | 2,290 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,650U.S. $40,410 | $44,160 | 2,290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $112,540U.S. $104,620 | $118,190 | 2,280 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $62,160U.S. $61,660 | $73,290 | 2,270 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,600U.S. $67,960 | $94,970 | 2,240 | n/a | n/a |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $82,460U.S. $60,020 | $86,460 | 2,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,670U.S. $46,380 | $45,720 | 2,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $78,200U.S. $79,520 | $94,790 | 2,200 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $58,600U.S. $55,690 | $63,890 | 2,170 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $50,440U.S. $50,160 | $54,370 | 2,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,670U.S. $62,130 | $64,880 | 2,160 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $128,810U.S. $78,760 | $126,060 | 2,150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $78,040U.S. $62,780 | $81,100 | 2,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $80,370U.S. $53,040 | $80,250 | 2,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $130,440U.S. $95,320 | $123,470 | 2,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All OtherSOC 27-4099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,540U.S. $70,720 | $82,750 | 2,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,870U.S. $38,630 | $49,520 | 2,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $95,640U.S. $83,510 | $110,640 | 2,100 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $97,870U.S. $81,370 | $104,220 | 2,090 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $125,620U.S. $125,470 | $150,230 | 2,080 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $142,180U.S. $133,000 | $154,580 | 2,080 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $96,260U.S. $83,910 | $105,280 | 2,080 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,870U.S. $48,990 | $54,300 | 2,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,930U.S. $50,270 | $51,490 | 2,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $128,470U.S. $99,080 | $138,850 | 2,050 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Lighting TechnicianSOC 27-4015 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $105,010U.S. $68,060 | $101,180 | 2,040 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,560U.S. $66,810 | $102,110 | 2,030 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $55,750U.S. $58,040 | $57,110 | 2,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $80,330U.S. $72,110 | $86,600 | 2,020 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $64,160U.S. $57,080 | $75,240 | 1,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $74,420U.S. $78,620 | $80,250 | 1,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $123,220 | not published | 1,980 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Designers, All OtherSOC 27-1029 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,930U.S. $64,950 | $81,520 | 1,970 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49,980U.S. $44,580 | $54,400 | 1,940 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Solar InstallerSOC 47-2231 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $59,600U.S. $53,140 | $61,500 | 1,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $111,380U.S. $89,320 | $115,910 | 1,920 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49,760U.S. $38,290 | $51,830 | 1,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $158,530U.S. $161,740 | $164,390 | 1,870 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Set and Exhibit DesignersSOC 27-1027 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $106,880U.S. $75,240 | $113,990 | 1,870 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $66,610U.S. $57,510 | $71,110 | 1,830 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $101,980U.S. $80,340 | $117,560 | 1,830 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,540U.S. $39,280 | $45,930 | 1,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,010U.S. $47,720 | $46,550 | 1,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $69,890U.S. $78,350 | $74,140 | 1,770 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $133,380U.S. $124,900 | $125,150 | 1,770 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,710U.S. $65,750 | $80,050 | 1,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $78,090U.S. $72,300 | $81,740 | 1,720 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersSOC 51-8093 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,250U.S. $96,710 | $106,940 | 1,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $62,200 | not published | 1,690 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-2161 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $57,930U.S. $57,660 | $63,600 | 1,690 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $83,990U.S. $64,950 | $85,430 | 1,670 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $106,000U.S. $94,160 | $113,510 | 1,630 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $370,510U.S. $281,870 | $358,510 | 1,610 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,160U.S. $41,600 | $43,610 | 1,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,400U.S. $62,680 | $87,400 | 1,570 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersSOC 51-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $65,000U.S. $65,380 | $68,550 | 1,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,450U.S. $35,450 | $45,460 | 1,550 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $113,230U.S. $117,330 | $123,400 | 1,540 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,710U.S. $45,760 | $49,960 | 1,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $155,740U.S. $139,500 | $157,410 | 1,530 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $97,680U.S. $62,370 | $101,210 | 1,520 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $61,680U.S. $51,220 | $67,920 | 1,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $75,930U.S. $69,250 | $89,050 | 1,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $80,780U.S. $71,550 | $86,410 | 1,480 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $69,460U.S. $60,170 | $78,410 | 1,480 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $38,600U.S. $41,220 | $43,410 | 1,480 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $62,850U.S. $55,090 | $66,750 | 1,460 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $104,000U.S. $90,390 | $103,080 | 1,460 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $44,870U.S. $46,570 | $46,520 | 1,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All OtherSOC 25-1069 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $132,920U.S. $72,990 | $147,120 | 1,450 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.6% |
| Disc Jockeys, Except RadioSOC 27-2091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 1,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,050U.S. $44,910 | $49,030 | 1,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $78,940U.S. $65,790 | $89,280 | 1,430 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,300U.S. $35,060 | $40,390 | 1,420 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $68,630U.S. $71,900 | $78,470 | 1,410 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $131,070U.S. $79,940 | $142,840 | 1,400 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $77,640U.S. $66,120 | $77,840 | 1,380 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $130,160U.S. $78,580 | $143,170 | 1,360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,810U.S. $47,180 | $50,420 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $167,930U.S. $133,660 | $180,610 | 1,350 | Bachelor's degree | -3.7% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,650U.S. $36,300 | $48,930 | 1,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,090U.S. $56,460 | $69,630 | 1,350 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $82,950U.S. $68,120 | $87,900 | 1,350 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $105,730U.S. $75,350 | $110,600 | 1,330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,200U.S. $37,360 | $50,570 | 1,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $72,750U.S. $60,850 | $70,790 | 1,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $109,800U.S. $95,480 | $112,510 | 1,290 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Music Directors and ComposersSOC 27-2041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $93,090U.S. $73,710 | $103,350 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4034 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $60,110U.S. $50,620 | $58,080 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.3% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $62,390U.S. $52,100 | $67,750 | 1,270 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Fine ArtistSOC 27-1013 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $55,490 | not published | 1,270 | Bachelor's degree | -2.9% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $125,200U.S. $112,860 | $127,780 | 1,250 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $127,800U.S. $84,620 | $138,770 | 1,250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $96,880U.S. $62,640 | $94,170 | 1,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $79,930U.S. $74,090 | $81,290 | 1,230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $79,080U.S. $74,510 | $86,170 | 1,220 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,450U.S. $62,120 | $71,350 | 1,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| TapersSOC 47-2082 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $68,020U.S. $68,270 | $73,810 | 1,220 | No formal educational credential | -1.6% |
| Costume AttendantsSOC 39-3092 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $106,810U.S. $50,400 | $97,150 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,260U.S. $92,460 | $144,120 | 1,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $74,900U.S. $60,600 | $77,280 | 1,200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $87,530U.S. $68,020 | $99,110 | 1,200 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Passenger AttendantsSOC 53-6061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,460U.S. $37,720 | $46,300 | 1,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.0% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,150U.S. $52,540 | $61,790 | 1,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $104,410U.S. $72,060 | $107,010 | 1,170 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| TailorSOC 51-6052 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $40,080U.S. $41,640 | $51,870 | 1,150 | No formal educational credential | -8.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $44,180U.S. $37,180 | $50,700 | 1,140 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $137,760U.S. $109,270 | $161,200 | 1,130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,380U.S. $48,690 | $53,470 | 1,080 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Semiconductor Processing TechniciansSOC 51-9141 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $40,770U.S. $51,430 | $44,880 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.2% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $96,870U.S. $91,640 | $101,170 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,420U.S. $42,420 | $44,390 | 1,070 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2097 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,210U.S. $52,600 | $61,900 | 1,060 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,200U.S. $40,450 | $54,360 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,840U.S. $42,670 | $52,800 | 1,050 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $90,740U.S. $74,340 | $91,730 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Cooks, All OtherSOC 35-2019 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,850U.S. $37,690 | $42,220 | 1,040 | No formal educational credential | +5.2% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $155,380U.S. $149,230 | $170,430 | 1,030 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers, All OtherSOC 37-3019 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,480U.S. $46,860 | $53,590 | 1,030 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $40,520U.S. $37,080 | $42,280 | 1,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,880U.S. $49,910 | $63,630 | 980 | n/a | n/a |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $101,950U.S. $75,440 | $105,400 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Food Science TechniciansSOC 19-4013 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $54,410U.S. $52,130 | $56,900 | 970 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,640U.S. $46,170 | $50,650 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $59,570 | not published | 960 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $61,150U.S. $50,990 | $61,380 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $78,020U.S. $64,050 | $75,550 | 950 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $155,960U.S. $140,300 | $159,710 | 940 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersSOC 47-3011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,220U.S. $47,550 | $52,100 | 940 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| UpholsterersSOC 51-6093 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,630U.S. $46,340 | $48,140 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All OtherSOC 37-2019 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,590U.S. $44,040 | $45,960 | 930 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $60,780U.S. $53,830 | $64,190 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $56,990U.S. $51,330 | $56,600 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $128,240U.S. $109,370 | $128,230 | 910 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,860U.S. $45,950 | $50,330 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $127,900U.S. $107,110 | $124,760 | 890 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandSOC 51-9022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $44,660U.S. $42,660 | $47,560 | 880 | No formal educational credential | -19.2% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $50,120U.S. $39,460 | $57,460 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $77,630U.S. $76,870 | $84,070 | 860 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $92,700U.S. $54,240 | $90,290 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $50,490U.S. $55,010 | $54,430 | 860 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $131,540U.S. $115,160 | $133,920 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,310U.S. $40,960 | $49,660 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $140,600U.S. $109,910 | $130,610 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,660U.S. $43,380 | $45,630 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $36,270U.S. $40,130 | $39,040 | 840 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $65,210U.S. $52,230 | $68,340 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,230U.S. $39,990 | $56,310 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,470U.S. $49,120 | $60,170 | 830 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,990U.S. $47,920 | $49,390 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Fabric and Apparel PatternmakersSOC 51-6092 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,010U.S. $62,750 | $85,580 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.0% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $136,160U.S. $122,570 | $143,420 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $109,930U.S. $96,980 | $120,220 | 820 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,660U.S. $101,920 | $100,370 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,950U.S. $66,270 | $85,310 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $94,810U.S. $76,400 | $88,120 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $83,310U.S. $79,350 | $106,960 | 800 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| Carpet InstallersSOC 47-2041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,080U.S. $50,340 | $57,270 | 790 | No formal educational credential | -16.4% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,960U.S. $42,670 | $50,510 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $100,420U.S. $87,990 | $101,560 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Makeup ArtistSOC 39-5091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $140,870U.S. $97,150 | $139,860 | 780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1193 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $106,660U.S. $77,270 | $121,550 | 770 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,780U.S. $55,720 | $62,910 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $57,320U.S. $51,320 | $64,030 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,110U.S. $42,290 | $45,610 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-6061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,670U.S. $38,180 | $39,060 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -12.5% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,810U.S. $43,780 | $62,310 | 750 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $100,550U.S. $101,110 | $106,870 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Fence ErectorsSOC 47-4031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $50,290U.S. $47,980 | $58,240 | 710 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,250U.S. $65,700 | $92,470 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,060U.S. $43,530 | $45,490 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $73,840U.S. $63,520 | $75,600 | 690 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $98,940U.S. $82,890 | $102,770 | 690 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Air Traffic ControllerSOC 53-2021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $173,020U.S. $148,080 | $156,650 | 690 | Associate's degree | +1.7% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $38,700U.S. $35,680 | $43,090 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $60,530U.S. $58,170 | $68,470 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,320U.S. $80,260 | $123,320 | 670 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Parking Enforcement WorkersSOC 33-3041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $55,820U.S. $46,730 | $55,590 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.1% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1111 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,870U.S. $76,590 | $129,070 | 660 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| DancerSOC 27-2031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 660 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Agricultural InspectorsSOC 45-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,490U.S. $49,940 | $65,510 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,680U.S. $47,880 | $55,330 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersSOC 51-2031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,620U.S. $53,710 | $50,460 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4035 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $54,090U.S. $52,800 | $59,420 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,530U.S. $51,520 | $52,660 | 660 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Personal Service Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9179 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $78,910U.S. $69,770 | $96,340 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersSOC 47-2171 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,990U.S. $58,970 | $68,270 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,780U.S. $42,360 | $48,580 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $59,310U.S. $61,560 | $66,690 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Airfield Operations SpecialistsSOC 53-2022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,330U.S. $56,850 | $66,280 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,720U.S. $36,670 | $41,360 | 610 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $98,860U.S. $61,540 | $94,990 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $47,340 | not published | 600 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $55,420U.S. $49,880 | $56,930 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,380U.S. $42,770 | $46,770 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Forest and Conservation TechniciansSOC 19-4071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $61,110U.S. $54,560 | $66,260 | 590 | Associate's degree | -2.1% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,490U.S. $68,080 | $94,960 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $116,200U.S. $105,650 | $120,430 | 580 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsSOC 19-1021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,700U.S. $127,410 | $139,380 | 580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.3% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $175,120U.S. $103,170 | $173,460 | 580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,920U.S. $36,220 | $39,660 | 580 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| Motorcycle MechanicSOC 49-3052 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $64,070U.S. $48,580 | $58,300 | 580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,820U.S. $48,540 | $47,100 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,760U.S. $79,870 | $104,980 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,200U.S. $47,630 | $49,610 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,080U.S. $50,140 | $54,030 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $141,370U.S. $93,250 | $159,710 | 560 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $76,890U.S. $62,520 | $80,940 | 560 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Bicycle RepairersSOC 49-3091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,780U.S. $42,780 | $43,930 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6062 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,860U.S. $38,760 | $41,380 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.6% |
| Furniture FinishersSOC 51-7021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,660U.S. $44,540 | $50,230 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.5% |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical TechniciansSOC 53-3011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,510U.S. $35,450 | $39,370 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $101,040U.S. $92,100 | $92,750 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $91,060U.S. $88,720 | $96,580 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $160,270U.S. $172,250 | $165,380 | 550 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Survey ResearchersSOC 19-3022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $83,520U.S. $69,460 | $87,710 | 550 | Master's degree | -4.8% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $51,230U.S. $40,710 | $54,910 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.2% |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-3014 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,260U.S. $40,470 | $50,930 | 550 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| ArchaeologistSOC 19-3091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,240U.S. $70,770 | $72,160 | 540 | Master's degree | +6.0% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $118,990U.S. $103,020 | $114,610 | 540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $105,870U.S. $102,040 | $105,840 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,090U.S. $58,340 | $107,220 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6063 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $44,530U.S. $39,530 | $44,080 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.7% |
| Cutters and Trimmers, HandSOC 51-9031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $37,500U.S. $38,020 | $42,540 | 530 | No formal educational credential | -18.9% |
| AudiologistSOC 29-1181 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,110U.S. $95,780 | $125,960 | 520 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $73,480U.S. $59,320 | $75,250 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,320U.S. $49,030 | $61,970 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.2% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $92,360U.S. $73,900 | $98,940 | 500 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Agricultural TechniciansSOC 19-4012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,630U.S. $49,630 | $58,920 | 500 | Associate's degree | +5.4% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $79,200 | not published | 500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,260U.S. $49,000 | $81,010 | 500 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $98,020U.S. $82,280 | $92,220 | 500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Etchers and EngraversSOC 51-9194 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,520U.S. $43,310 | $51,210 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| ArchivistSOC 25-4011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,630U.S. $64,550 | $76,720 | 490 | Master's degree | +3.4% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,120U.S. $83,820 | $132,520 | 480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $169,150U.S. $105,310 | $164,410 | 480 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Hearing Aid SpecialistSOC 29-2092 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,050U.S. $65,160 | $71,830 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,930U.S. $47,450 | $52,800 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $153,630U.S. $110,840 | $136,140 | 470 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| BarberSOC 39-5011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,680U.S. $38,210 | $47,660 | 470 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.3% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $156,410U.S. $101,370 | $151,430 | 460 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,910U.S. $57,550 | $65,840 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All OtherSOC 49-9069 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,380U.S. $68,990 | $72,210 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $172,510U.S. $100,310 | $181,010 | 440 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Gambling Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-3019 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,040U.S. $36,310 | $44,160 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,640U.S. $67,820 | $74,970 | 430 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Animal Control WorkersSOC 33-9011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,810U.S. $45,660 | $66,930 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,140U.S. $46,340 | $55,610 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5013 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,140U.S. $58,160 | $67,980 | 430 | No formal educational credential | +1.1% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,590U.S. $98,070 | $133,190 | 420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4191 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,680U.S. $48,750 | $52,540 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| Medical Appliance TechniciansSOC 51-9082 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,950U.S. $48,030 | $54,330 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| ModelsSOC 41-9012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,820U.S. $48,470 | $111,390 | 400 | No formal educational credential | -2.1% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,830U.S. $47,670 | $57,550 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,080U.S. $49,080 | $52,480 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| Plant and System Operators, All OtherSOC 51-8099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,130U.S. $62,470 | $78,610 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Traffic TechniciansSOC 53-6041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,640U.S. $59,090 | $74,400 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,940U.S. $45,280 | $51,990 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,160U.S. $63,420 | $85,350 | 390 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,970U.S. $130,000 | $143,930 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,400U.S. $87,220 | $111,390 | 380 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,740U.S. $61,960 | $89,800 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersSOC 51-9051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,900U.S. $48,040 | $44,940 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Artists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-1019 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,760U.S. $71,240 | $63,190 | 370 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,610U.S. $77,930 | $101,850 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Forest and Conservation WorkersSOC 45-4011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,680U.S. $43,680 | $41,790 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,300U.S. $63,820 | $65,360 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3025 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,830U.S. $59,920 | $68,720 | 350 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| PodiatristSOC 29-1081 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $199,990U.S. $160,300 | $196,370 | 350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9191 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,780U.S. $46,460 | $46,240 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.3% |
| Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsSOC 51-2051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,450U.S. $46,880 | $47,300 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Petroleum EngineerSOC 17-2171 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $167,000U.S. $144,910 | $161,650 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| PathologistSOC 29-1222 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $319,340U.S. $312,400 | $298,740 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Power Distributors and DispatchersSOC 51-8012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,730U.S. $106,730 | $132,180 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.2% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,210U.S. $125,040 | $142,640 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| BoilermakerSOC 47-2011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,370U.S. $76,410 | $115,200 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,940U.S. $44,810 | $44,580 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,940U.S. $73,010 | $80,060 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1062 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,030U.S. $85,020 | $110,810 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| RadiologistSOC 29-1224 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $488,670U.S. $420,860 | $356,680 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| StonemasonsSOC 47-2022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,690U.S. $57,390 | $65,870 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.4% |
| Emergency Management DirectorsSOC 11-9161 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,020U.S. $93,330 | $141,660 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,480U.S. $81,390 | $101,960 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersSOC 49-2092 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,040U.S. $56,210 | $64,400 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.4% |
| Court ReporterSOC 27-3092 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,510U.S. $72,420 | $88,240 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -0.1% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksSOC 43-4041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,530U.S. $50,080 | $56,750 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Tool Grinders, Filers, and SharpenersSOC 51-4194 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,580U.S. $50,060 | $49,420 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.8% |
| Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1067 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,010U.S. $84,290 | $142,360 | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Orthotists and ProsthetistsSOC 29-2091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,070U.S. $81,110 | $96,770 | 280 | Master's degree | +12.9% |
| Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-9151 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,450U.S. $40,610 | $56,850 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Funeral Home ManagersSOC 11-9171 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,370U.S. $78,790 | $89,950 | 270 | Associate's degree | +4.1% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,360U.S. $35,100 | $39,870 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Architecture Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,100U.S. $96,870 | $96,480 | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related WorkersSOC 41-9091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,090U.S. $41,380 | $39,360 | 260 | No formal educational credential | -10.4% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural ProductsSOC 45-2041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,680U.S. $35,730 | $40,390 | 260 | No formal educational credential | -3.4% |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1063 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,740U.S. $123,920 | $168,840 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,390U.S. $77,970 | $121,850 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersSOC 53-7072 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,060U.S. $61,770 | $67,100 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,690U.S. $56,550 | $69,680 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Foundry Mold and CoremakersSOC 51-4071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,440U.S. $48,110 | $49,250 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -23.0% |
| Life Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,740U.S. $93,750 | $126,380 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,540U.S. $63,520 | $73,590 | 230 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,180U.S. $48,220 | $42,690 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.0% |
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6064 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,330U.S. $38,670 | $42,640 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.3% |
| MeteorologistSOC 19-2021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $111,790U.S. $99,070 | $118,740 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Nurse MidwifeSOC 29-1161 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $202,850U.S. $134,040 | $198,360 | 220 | Master's degree | +11.5% |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentSOC 49-2093 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,200U.S. $84,890 | $78,570 | 220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and RepairersSOC 51-6041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,810U.S. $37,800 | $40,580 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| EmbalmerSOC 39-4011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,570U.S. $58,780 | $63,350 | 210 | Associate's degree | +0.7% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,140U.S. $48,150 | $74,020 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,550U.S. $87,820 | $121,110 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,490U.S. $78,850 | $86,370 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Materials ScientistsSOC 19-2032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $149,980U.S. $117,790 | $154,850 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| EconomistSOC 19-3011 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $151,510U.S. $124,720 | $155,860 | 200 | Master's degree | +4.7% |
| Athletes and Sports CompetitorsSOC 27-2021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $66,710 | not published | 200 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and TunersSOC 49-9063 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,580U.S. $46,420 | $51,200 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersSOC 17-2151 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $144,230U.S. $106,220 | $131,960 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,660U.S. $99,650 | $128,180 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Gambling Cage WorkersSOC 43-3041 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,600U.S. $37,580 | $44,090 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.1% |
| Communications Equipment Operators, All OtherSOC 43-2099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,630U.S. $54,680 | $65,610 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1113 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,970U.S. $77,570 | $98,700 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,310U.S. $54,430 | $61,620 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Rail Transportation Workers, All OtherSOC 53-4099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,250U.S. $56,360 | $62,390 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.4% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto DamageSOC 13-1032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,930U.S. $78,240 | $78,260 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -8.7% |
| Genetic CounselorSOC 29-9092 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,560U.S. $100,040 | $126,530 | 130 | Master's degree | +10.4% |
| Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention SpecialistsSOC 33-2022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,460U.S. $56,870 | $105,600 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +13.1% |
| Pile Driver OperatorsSOC 47-2072 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,660U.S. $73,300 | $106,650 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Postmasters and Mail SuperintendentsSOC 11-9131 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,430U.S. $96,660 | $114,730 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Correspondence ClerksSOC 43-4021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $46,800 | not published | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and GasSOC 47-5071 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,790U.S. $46,960 | $54,830 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +3.6% |
| Pourers and Casters, MetalSOC 51-4052 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,020U.S. $51,810 | $45,130 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.0% |
| Model Makers, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4061 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,950U.S. $63,340 | $98,390 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.3% |
| ForesterSOC 19-1032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,690U.S. $76,400 | $119,020 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.2% |
| Craft ArtistsSOC 27-1012 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,410U.S. $46,080 | $113,080 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Telephone OperatorsSOC 43-2021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,900U.S. $41,740 | $55,510 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -27.6% |
| Proofreaders and Copy MarkersSOC 43-9081 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,620U.S. $51,120 | $64,550 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -0.9% |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersSOC 51-6091 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,350U.S. $46,350 | $46,190 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.3% |
| Woodworkers, All OtherSOC 51-7099 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,360U.S. $44,530 | $48,460 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Geography Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1064 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $146,040U.S. $97,590 | $159,950 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1192 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,020U.S. $75,870 | $96,230 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| ChoreographerSOC 27-2032 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,000U.S. $55,310 | $102,750 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsSOC 33-9031 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,070U.S. $43,370 | $51,650 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| Motion Picture ProjectionistsSOC 39-3021 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,180U.S. $38,270 | $95,820 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -6.2% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,400U.S. $57,430 | $67,530 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Los Angeles, CA
- BLS source geography
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 31080
- States
- California
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Los Angeles, CA?
In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area (CBSA 31080), BLS OEWS counted 6,271,560 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $55,850 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Airline Pilot ($364,730), CEO ($234,290), IT Manager ($204,370).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 31080), which includes Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Los Angeles city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 31080). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs los angeles”, “high paying jobs in los angeles”, “highest paying jobs in los angeles” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).