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
501 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $24.76 $51,500 High school diploma or equivalent
502 Statistical Assistants $24.73 $51,400 Bachelor's degree
503 Semiconductor Processing Technicians $24.60 $51,200 High school diploma or equivalent
504 Mechanical Door Repairers $24.54 $51,100 High school diploma or equivalent
505 Agricultural Inspectors $24.51 $51,000 Bachelor's degree
505 Community Health Workers $24.54 $51,000 High school diploma or equivalent
505 Roofers $24.51 $51,000 No formal educational credential
505 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $24.52 $51,000 High school diploma or equivalent
509 Public Safety Telecommunicators $24.39 $50,700 High school diploma or equivalent
510 Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $24.34 $50,600 Postsecondary non-degree award
510 Tax Preparers $24.31 $50,600 High school diploma or equivalent
512 Credit Counselors $24.27 $50,500 Bachelor's degree
512 Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $24.27 $50,500 High school diploma or equivalent
512 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $24.30 $50,500 High school diploma or equivalent
515 Tree Trimmers and Pruners $24.25 $50,400 High school diploma or equivalent
516 Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance $24.17 $50,300 Postsecondary non-degree award
516 Medical Records Specialists $24.16 $50,300 Postsecondary non-degree award
518 Extraction Workers, All Other $24.09 $50,100 High school diploma or equivalent
519 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $24.02 $50,000 High school diploma or equivalent
520 Cargo and Freight Agents $23.99 $49,900 High school diploma or equivalent
520 Carpet Installers $23.97 $49,900 No formal educational credential
520 Communications Equipment Operators, All Other $24.00 $49,900 High school diploma or equivalent
520 Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $23.99 $49,900 High school diploma or equivalent
524 Counselors, All Other $23.96 $49,800 Master's degree
524 Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $23.94 $49,800 Associate's degree
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