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
282 Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $35.82 $74,500 No formal educational credential
309 Artists and Related Workers, All Other $34.25 $71,200 No formal educational credential
312 Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other $33.72 $70,100 No formal educational credential
327 Tapers $32.82 $68,300 No formal educational credential
334 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $32.64 $67,900 No formal educational credential
344 Athletes and Sports Competitors N/A $66,700 No formal educational credential
401 Postal Service Clerks $29.87 $62,100 No formal educational credential
406 Continuous Mining Machine Operators $29.72 $61,800 No formal educational credential
419 Postal Service Mail Carriers $29.11 $60,600 No formal educational credential
443 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $28.33 $58,900 No formal educational credential
443 Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $28.30 $58,900 No formal educational credential
449 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $28.18 $58,600 No formal educational credential
451 Farm Labor Contractors $28.11 $58,500 No formal educational credential
451 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $28.11 $58,500 No formal educational credential
457 Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $27.96 $58,200 No formal educational credential
462 Plasterers and Stucco Masons $27.72 $57,700 No formal educational credential
470 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $27.41 $57,000 No formal educational credential
478 Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $27.15 $56,500 No formal educational credential
478 Hoist and Winch Operators $27.14 $56,500 No formal educational credential
483 Tile and Stone Setters $26.77 $55,700 No formal educational credential
487 Roofers $26.65 $55,400 No formal educational credential
513 Paperhangers $25.07 $52,100 No formal educational credential
521 Sailors and Marine Oilers $24.77 $51,500 No formal educational credential
541 Floor Sanders and Finishers $24.25 $50,400 No formal educational credential
543 Carpet Installers $24.20 $50,300 No formal educational credential
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