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Wage reference · May 2025
Military Specific

Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members, All Other

All military enlisted tactical operations and air/weapons specialists and crewmembers not listed separately.

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Military Specific

Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other

All military officer special and tactical operations leaders not listed separately.

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Production

Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.

National median annual wage$52,800Source occupation group · May 2025
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Millwrights

Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

National median annual wage$65,700Source occupation group · May 2025
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Architecture and Engineering

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs.

National median annual wage$106,220Source occupation group · May 2025
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Production

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.

National median annual wage$48,990Source occupation group · May 2025
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.

National median annual wage$65,510Source occupation group · May 2025
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Production

Model Makers, Metal and Plastic

Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Includes template makers.

National median annual wage$63,340Source occupation group · May 2025
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Production

Model Makers, Wood

Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. Includes wood jig builders and loft workers.

National median annual wage$56,550Source occupation group · May 2025
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Sales and Related

Models

Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

National median annual wage$48,470Source occupation group · May 2025
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Production

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, stone, or combinations of materials.

National median annual wage$46,170Source occupation group · May 2025
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Production

Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.

National median annual wage$44,350Source occupation group · May 2025
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Life, Physical, and Social Science

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

National median annual wage$98,920Source occupation group · May 2025
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Personal Care and Service

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers

Perform various tasks to arrange and direct individual funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, aiding with the selection of officials for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners.

National median annual wage$55,010Source occupation group · May 2025
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Personal Care and Service

Motion Picture Projectionists

Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.

National median annual wage$38,270Source occupation group · May 2025
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Transportation and Material Moving

Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other

All motor vehicle operators not listed separately.

National median annual wage$37,180Source occupation group · May 2025
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

National median annual wage$57,550Source occupation group · May 2025
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Transportation and Material Moving

Motorboat Operators

Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.

National median annual wage$47,520Source occupation group · May 2025
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Motorcycle Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.

National median annual wage$48,580Source occupation group · May 2025
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Production

Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.

National median annual wage$47,180Source occupation group · May 2025
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Educational Instruction and Library

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.

National median annual wage$51,440Source occupation group · May 2025
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Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Music Directors and Composers

Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.

National median annual wage$73,710Source occupation group · May 2025
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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Music Therapists

Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status.

National median annual wage$77,930Source occupation group · May 2025
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners

Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.

National median annual wage$46,420Source occupation group · May 2025
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