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98 Careers with Real BLS Data

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IT Manager

Technology
High Demand
$171,200/yr
~54K/yr
8-12 years
Bachelor's degree
High Remote
High Demand
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Financial Manager

Finance
High Demand
$156,100/yr
~64K/yr
6-10 years
Bachelor's degree
High Demand
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Lawyer

Legal
Growing
$145,760/yr
~35K/yr
7 years
Doctoral degree
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Computer & Info Research Scientist

Technology
High Demand
$140,910/yr
~4.1K/yr
6-8 years
Master's degree
High Remote
High Demand
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Air Traffic Controller

Transportation
Slow Growth
$137,380/yr
~2.1K/yr
2-4 years
Associate's degree
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Human Resources Manager

Business & Management
Growing
$136,350/yr
~17K/yr
6-8 years
Bachelor's degree
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Pharmacist

Healthcare
Slow Growth
$136,030/yr
~13K/yr
6-8 years
Doctoral degree
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Physician Assistant

Healthcare
High Demand
$133,260/yr
~13K/yr
7 years
Master's degree
High Demand
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Software Developer

Technology
High Demand
$133,080/yr
~140K/yr
1-4 years
Bachelor's degree
High Remote
High Demand
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Optometrist

Healthcare
High Demand
$132,860/yr
~2.1K/yr
8 years
Doctoral degree
High Demand
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Nurse Practitioner

Healthcare
High Demand
$129,210/yr
~26K/yr
6-8 years
Master's degree
High Demand
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Actuary

Data & Analytics
High Demand
$125,770/yr
~2.7K/yr
4+ years
Bachelor's degree
High Remote
High Demand
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Information Security Analyst

Technology
High Demand
$124,910/yr
~20K/yr
4-6 years
Bachelor's degree
High Remote
High Demand
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Veterinarian

Healthcare
High Demand
$119,100/yr
~4.8K/yr
8 years
Doctoral degree
High Demand
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Medical & Health Services Manager

Healthcare Management
High Demand
$117,960/yr
~61K/yr
4-6 years
Bachelor's degree
High Demand
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Commercial Pilot

Transportation
Growing
$113,080/yr
~5.8K/yr
2-5 years
Certificate
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Data Scientist

Data & Analytics
High Demand
$112,590/yr
~21K/yr
4-6 years
Bachelor's degree
Very High Remote
High Demand
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Electrical Engineer

Engineering
Growing
$108,240/yr
~13K/yr
4 years
Bachelor's degree
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Construction Manager

Skilled Trades
High Demand
$106,900/yr
~38K/yr
4-8 years
Bachelor's degree
High Demand
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Elevator Installer

Skilled Trades
Growing
$106,580/yr
~2.0K/yr
4-5 years
HS diploma
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Transportation Manager

Transportation
Growing
$105,580/yr
~13K/yr
5-10 years
Bachelor's degree
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Computer Systems Analyst

Technology
Growing
$104,270/yr
~43K/yr
4 years
Bachelor's degree
High Remote
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Management Analyst

Business & Management
Growing
$104,140/yr
~87K/yr
4-6 years
Bachelor's degree
High Remote
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Statistician

Data & Analytics
High Demand
$104,110/yr
~4.4K/yr
6 years
Master's degree
Very High Remote
High Demand
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Database Administrator

Technology
Growing
$101,510/yr
~9.5K/yr
4-5 years
Bachelor's degree
High Remote
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General & Operations Manager

Business & Management
Growing
$101,280/yr
~309K/yr
6-10 years
Bachelor's degree
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Physical Therapist

Healthcare
High Demand
$99,710/yr
~13K/yr
7 years
Doctoral degree
High Demand
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Occupational Therapist

Healthcare
Growing
$99,710/yr
~9.3K/yr
6-7 years
Master's degree
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Personal Financial Advisor

Finance
Growing
$99,580/yr
~25K/yr
4-6 years
Bachelor's degree
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Mechanical Engineer

Engineering
Stable
$99,510/yr
~17K/yr
4 years
Bachelor's degree
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Industrial Engineer

Engineering
Growing
$99,380/yr
~18K/yr
4 years
Bachelor's degree
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Financial Analyst

Finance
Growing
$99,010/yr
~27K/yr
4-6 years
Bachelor's degree
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Project Management Specialist

Business & Management
Growing
$98,580/yr
~80K/yr
4-6 years
Bachelor's degree
High Remote
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Radiation Therapist

Healthcare
Growing
$98,300/yr
~1.5K/yr
2-4 years
Associate's degree
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Civil Engineer

Engineering
Growing
$95,890/yr
~22K/yr
4-6 years
Bachelor's degree
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Architect

Engineering
Growing
$93,310/yr
~7.9K/yr
5-8 years
Bachelor's degree
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Web Developer

Technology
High Demand
$92,750/yr
~19K/yr
1-4 years
Associate's degree
Very High Remote
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Speech-Language Pathologist

Healthcare
Growing
$91,510/yr
~15K/yr
6-7 years
Master's degree
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Operations Research Analyst

Data & Analytics
High Demand
$91,290/yr
~12K/yr
4-6 years
Bachelor's degree
High Remote
High Demand
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Financial Examiner

Finance
High Demand
$90,400/yr
~5.7K/yr
4-5 years
Bachelor's degree
High Demand
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Dental Hygienist

Healthcare
Growing
$90,000/yr
~14K/yr
3 years
Associate's degree
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Registered Nurse

Healthcare
Growing
$86,070/yr
~193K/yr
2-4 years
Bachelor's degree
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Healthcare
Growing
$84,990/yr
~8.3K/yr
2-4 years
Associate's degree
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Accountant / Auditor

Finance
Growing
$83,980/yr
~131K/yr
4-5 years
Bachelor's degree
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Line Installer (Power)

Skilled Trades
Growing
$82,340/yr
~7.7K/yr
3-4 years
HS diploma
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Insurance Underwriter

Finance
Declining
$80,640/yr
~9.0K/yr
4-5 years
Bachelor's degree
High Remote
Declining
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Technical Writer

Media & Communications
Growing
$80,050/yr
~4.7K/yr
4 years
Bachelor's degree
Very High Remote
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Logistician

Business & Management
Growing
$79,400/yr
~16K/yr
4 years
Bachelor's degree
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Environmental Scientist

Energy & Environment
Growing
$78,980/yr
~7.5K/yr
4-6 years
Bachelor's degree
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Respiratory Therapist

Healthcare
High Demand
$77,960/yr
~7.1K/yr
2-4 years
Associate's degree
High Demand
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Compliance Officer

Legal
Growing
$75,050/yr
~24K/yr
4-6 years
Bachelor's degree
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Aircraft Mechanic

Skilled Trades
Growing
$75,020/yr
~7.8K/yr
2-3 years
Certificate
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Police Officer

Protective Services
Stable
$74,910/yr
~46K/yr
6mo-2yr
HS diploma / some college
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Market Research Analyst

Data & Analytics
High Demand
$74,680/yr
~86K/yr
4 years
Bachelor's degree
High Remote
High Demand
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Loan Officer

Finance
Declining
$69,990/yr
~21K/yr
4 years
Bachelor's degree
Declining
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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Healthcare Support
High Demand
$68,340/yr
~11K/yr
2 years
Associate's degree
High Demand
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HR Specialist

Business & Management
Growing
$67,650/yr
~73K/yr
4 years
Bachelor's degree
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Physical Therapist Assistant

Healthcare Support
High Demand
$65,510/yr
~19K/yr
2 years
Associate's degree
High Demand
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Electrician

Skilled Trades
Growing
$65,280/yr
~74K/yr
4-5 years
HS diploma
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Forensic Science Technician

Protective Services
High Demand
$64,940/yr
~2.4K/yr
4-6 years
Bachelor's degree
High Demand
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Training & Development Specialist

Business & Management
Growing
$64,340/yr
~37K/yr
4 years
Bachelor's degree
High Remote
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Elementary Teacher

Education
Slow Growth
$63,670/yr
~87K/yr
4-5 years
Bachelor's degree
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Plumber

Skilled Trades
Growing
$63,500/yr
~43K/yr
4-5 years
HS diploma
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Food Service Manager

Food & Hospitality
Growing
$63,060/yr
~37K/yr
2-5 years
HS diploma
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Medical Coding Specialist

Healthcare Management
Growing
$62,990/yr
~8.6K/yr
1-2 years
Certificate
High Remote
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Wind Turbine Technician

Skilled Trades
High Demand
$62,580/yr
~2.5K/yr
1-2 years
Certificate
High Demand
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School Counselor

Education
Growing
$61,710/yr
~30K/yr
6 years
Master's degree
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Industrial Machinery Mechanic

Skilled Trades
High Demand
$61,280/yr
~38K/yr
1-3 years
HS diploma
High Demand
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Paralegal

Legal
Growing
$60,970/yr
~27K/yr
2-4 years
Associate's degree
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Computer Support Specialist

Technology
Growing
$60,810/yr
~62K/yr
1-2 years
Associate's degree
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Graphic Designer

Media & Communications
Stable
$60,360/yr
~18K/yr
4 years
Bachelor's degree
Very High Remote
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Licensed Practical Nurse

Healthcare
Growing
$59,730/yr
~54K/yr
1-2 years
Certificate
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Substance Abuse Counselor

Social Services
High Demand
$59,190/yr
~44K/yr
4-8 years
Bachelor's degree
High Demand
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Diesel Mechanic

Skilled Trades
Growing
$58,830/yr
~27K/yr
1-2 years
HS diploma
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Marriage & Family Therapist

Social Services
High Demand
$58,510/yr
~6.5K/yr
6-8 years
Master's degree
High Remote
High Demand
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Social Worker

Social Services
Growing
$58,380/yr
~64K/yr
4-6 years
Bachelor's / Master's
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Chef / Head Cook

Food & Hospitality
Growing
$58,230/yr
~16K/yr
2-5 years
HS diploma
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HVAC Technician

Skilled Trades
Growing
$57,490/yr
~37K/yr
1-4 years
Certificate
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Firefighter

Protective Services
Growing
$57,120/yr
~13K/yr
1-2 years
Certificate
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Carpenter

Skilled Trades
Slow Growth
$56,350/yr
~67K/yr
3-4 years
HS diploma
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Heavy Truck Driver

Transportation
Growing
$54,320/yr
~238K/yr
1-3 months
Certificate
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Water Treatment Operator

Energy & Environment
Growing
$52,290/yr
~12K/yr
1-4 years
HS diploma
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Solar PV Installer

Skilled Trades
High Demand
$51,860/yr
~3.8K/yr
1-2 years
HS diploma
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Machinist

Skilled Trades
Slow Growth
$49,910/yr
~24K/yr
1-4 years
HS diploma
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Welder

Skilled Trades
Slow Growth
$49,730/yr
~42K/yr
6mo-2yr
HS diploma
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Automotive Technician

Skilled Trades
Stable
$48,320/yr
~62K/yr
1-2 years
Certificate
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Painter (Construction)

Skilled Trades
Stable
$46,080/yr
~29K/yr
< 1 year
No formal education
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Dental Assistant

Healthcare Support
High Demand
$44,820/yr
~57K/yr
< 1 year
Certificate
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Ophthalmic Medical Technician

Healthcare Support
High Demand
$44,080/yr
~6.6K/yr
6-12 months
Certificate
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Veterinary Technologist

Healthcare Support
High Demand
$43,740/yr
~10K/yr
2 years
Associate's degree
High Demand
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Psychiatric Technician

Healthcare Support
High Demand
$42,590/yr
~17K/yr
6-24 months
Certificate
Quick EntryHigh Demand
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Medical Assistant

Healthcare Support
High Demand
$42,000/yr
~120K/yr
1-2 years
Certificate
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EMT / Paramedic

Healthcare Support
Growing
$40,490/yr
~20K/yr
3-24 months
Certificate
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Pharmacy Technician

Healthcare Support
Growing
$40,300/yr
~42K/yr
3-12 months
HS diploma
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Delivery Truck Driver

Transportation
Growing
$39,430/yr
~140K/yr
< 1 month
HS diploma
Quick Entry
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Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Healthcare Support
Stable
$38,200/yr
~193K/yr
1-3 months
Certificate
Quick Entry
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Security Guard

Protective Services
Growing
$37,140/yr
~134K/yr
< 1 month
HS diploma
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Home Health Aide

Healthcare Support
High Demand
$34,900/yr
~740K/yr
< 6 months
HS diploma
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Career data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024–34 projections (released August 2025). Salary data: BLS OEWS May 2024. All BLS content is public domain.