ElevateTrak- Highest-Paying Careers
Career Reports
Career Reports helps job seekers research different careers, and find the one that is right for them. This module offers the following five different reports: Highest-Paying Careers, Fastest-Growing Careers, Careers with Declining Employment, Careers with Largest Employment, Careers with Most Openings.

Highest-Paying Careers

Rank Occupation Hourly Annual Typical Education
164 Models $43.26 $90,000 No formal educational credential
268 Artists and Related Workers, All Other $34.98 $72,800 No formal educational credential
290 Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $33.11 $68,900 No formal educational credential
308 Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other $32.32 $67,200 No formal educational credential
330 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $31.26 $65,000 No formal educational credential
336 Tapers $31.11 $64,700 No formal educational credential
353 Continuous Mining Machine Operators $30.47 $63,400 No formal educational credential
363 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $30.16 $62,700 No formal educational credential
369 Athletes and Sports Competitors N/A $62,400 No formal educational credential
382 Postal Service Clerks $29.63 $61,600 No formal educational credential
437 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $27.95 $58,100 No formal educational credential
437 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $27.92 $58,100 No formal educational credential
440 Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $27.88 $58,000 No formal educational credential
447 Postal Service Mail Carriers $27.64 $57,500 No formal educational credential
455 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $27.18 $56,500 No formal educational credential
461 Plasterers and Stucco Masons $26.93 $56,000 No formal educational credential
473 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $26.28 $54,700 No formal educational credential
475 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $26.13 $54,300 No formal educational credential
487 Hoist and Winch Operators $25.15 $52,300 No formal educational credential
488 Tile and Stone Setters $25.11 $52,200 No formal educational credential
505 Roofers $24.51 $51,000 No formal educational credential
520 Carpet Installers $23.97 $49,900 No formal educational credential
527 Sailors and Marine Oilers $23.85 $49,600 No formal educational credential
536 Floor Sanders and Finishers $23.63 $49,200 No formal educational credential
551 Farm Labor Contractors $23.41 $48,700 No formal educational credential
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