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Wage reference · May 2025
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other

All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.

National median hourly wage$18.82Source occupation group · May 2025
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Personal Care and Service

Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other

All entertainment attendants and related workers not listed separately.

National median annual wage$32,640Source occupation group · May 2025
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Management

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.

National median annual wage$79,520Source occupation group · May 2025
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Business and Financial Operations

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

National median annual wage$80,730Source occupation group · May 2025
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Life, Physical, and Social Science

Environmental Economists

Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.

National median annual wage$124,720Source occupation group · May 2025
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Architecture and Engineering

Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.

National median annual wage$59,920Source occupation group · May 2025
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Architecture and Engineering

Environmental Engineers

Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

National median annual wage$107,110Source occupation group · May 2025
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Life, Physical, and Social Science

Environmental Restoration Planners

Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management.

National median annual wage$82,220Source occupation group · May 2025
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Educational Instruction and Library

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

National median annual wage$94,980Source occupation group · May 2025
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Life, Physical, and Social Science

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.

National median annual wage$55,090Source occupation group · May 2025
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Life, Physical, and Social Science

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

National median annual wage$82,220Source occupation group · May 2025
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Life, Physical, and Social Science

Epidemiologists

Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.

National median annual wage$87,220Source occupation group · May 2025
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Business and Financial Operations

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

National median annual wage$80,730Source occupation group · May 2025
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Production

Etchers and Engravers

Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.

National median annual wage$43,310Source occupation group · May 2025
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Construction and Extraction

Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.

National median annual wage$57,430Source occupation group · May 2025
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Office and Administrative Support

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

National median annual wage$76,590Source occupation group · May 2025
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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Exercise Physiologists

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

National median annual wage$59,460Source occupation group · May 2025
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Personal Care and Service

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.

National median annual wage$47,160Source occupation group · May 2025
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Construction and Extraction

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

Place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials. May perform specialized handling, storage, and accounting procedures.

National median annual wage$61,390Source occupation group · May 2025
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Construction and Extraction

Extraction Workers, All Other

All extraction workers not listed separately.

National median annual wage$57,010Source occupation group · May 2025
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Production

Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.

National median annual wage$47,720Source occupation group · May 2025
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Production

Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers

Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.

National median annual wage$46,350Source occupation group · May 2025
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Production

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines, such as glass-forming machines, plodder machines, and tuber machines, to shape and form products such as glassware, food, rubber, soap, brick, tile, clay, wax, tobacco, or cosmetics.

National median annual wage$45,760Source occupation group · May 2025
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Production

Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers

Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.

National median annual wage$62,750Source occupation group · May 2025
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