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Careers ordered by typical annual pay across the U.S., highest first. Pay in your state can differ: each career page lets you pick a state.

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• Software Developer$135,980 a yearDesign and build the applications and systems people use daily.
• Information Security Analyst$129,180 a yearDefend an organization’s networks and data from attack.
• Construction Manager$114,990 a yearRun a construction project: the budget, the schedule, and the trades on site.
• Physical Therapist$102,760 a yearHelp people recover movement after injury, illness, or surgery.
• Network Administrator$99,130 a yearKeep an organization’s networks and servers running and connected.
• Dental Hygienist$98,100 a yearClean teeth, screen for disease, and teach patients care, usually with a two-year degree.
• Registered Nurse$97,550 a yearCare for patients, give treatments, and coordinate with doctors, in settings from ERs to schools.
• Web Developer$92,650 a yearBuild and maintain websites and the interfaces on top of them.
• Accountant$83,680 a yearPrepare and examine financial records, and make sure taxes and filings are right.
• Radiologic Technologist$80,110 a yearRun the imaging equipment that lets doctors see inside a patient.
• Aircraft Mechanic$79,870 a yearInspect and repair aircraft, under federal certification rules.
• Police Officer$76,210 a yearPatrol, respond to calls, and investigate, after a state-certified academy.
• Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,520 a yearMaintain and repair the machines that run factory and production lines.
• Licensed Practical Nurse$64,400 a yearProvide hands-on nursing care after a program that usually takes about a year.
• Wind Turbine Technician$64,120 a yearClimb and service the turbines on wind farms, one of the fastest-growing jobs in the country.
• Elementary School Teacher$63,970 a yearTeach the core subjects to children, with a degree and a state teaching license.
• Plumber and Pipefitter$63,800 a yearInstall and fix the pipes that carry water, gas, and waste through a building.
• Electrician$63,190 a yearInstall and repair the wiring and electrical systems in homes, job sites, and plants.
• Paralegal$62,890 a yearDo the research, drafting, and case preparation that lawyers build on.
• Chef and Head Cook$62,470 a yearRun a kitchen: the menu, the food coming out of it, and the cooks making it.
• Computer Support Specialist$61,860 a yearTroubleshoot the hardware, software, and networks people rely on, often the first tech job.
• Diesel Technician$61,770 a yearKeep trucks, buses, and heavy equipment running by servicing diesel engines.
• HVAC Technician$61,010 a yearInstall and service the heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems buildings depend on.
• Carpenter$60,580 a yearBuild and install the frames, structures, and fixtures that hold a building together.
• Heavy Equipment Operator$59,850 a yearRun the excavators, loaders, and dozers that move earth on a construction site.
• Child and Family Social Worker$59,550 a yearSupport children and families through crisis, placement, and services.
• Firefighter$59,280 a yearRespond to fires and emergencies, usually certified as an EMT as well.
• Truck Driver$58,640 a yearMove freight over the road with a commercial driver license.
• Welder$53,750 a yearJoin metal parts for construction, manufacturing, pipelines, and repair work.
• Solar Panel Installer$53,140 a yearAssemble and install solar panel systems on roofs and in solar fields.
• Automotive Technician$50,620 a yearDiagnose and repair cars and light trucks, increasingly with computer diagnostics.
• Veterinary Technician$47,380 a yearDo the nursing work of animal medicine: labs, imaging, anaesthesia, and care.
• Pharmacy Technician$45,750 a yearPrepare and dispense prescriptions alongside a pharmacist.
• Medical Assistant$45,690 a yearHandle both the clinical and the front-desk side of a doctor’s office.
• Emergency Medical Technician$44,470 a yearRespond to emergencies and treat patients on the way to the hospital.
• Nursing Assistant$42,260 a yearProvide daily care to patients, often the fastest way into health care.
• Cosmetologist$35,790 a yearCut, color, and style hair, with a state license earned at a cosmetology school.