Job zone 4: Considerable preparation needed
Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- On-the-job training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
226 occupations in this zone
Highest median pay first.
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight EngineersConsiderable preparation needed · 103,560 employed$232,140median / yrComputer and Information Systems ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 670,570 employed$175,140median / yrBiofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development ManagersConsiderable preparation needed · 220,260 employed$171,270median / yrClinical Research CoordinatorsConsiderable preparation needed · 108,690 employed$167,220median / yrWater Resource SpecialistsConsiderable preparation needed · 108,690 employed$167,220median / yrMarketing ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 395,240 employed$166,790median / yrFinancial ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 841,710 employed$166,570median / yrTreasurers and ControllersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 841,710 employed$166,570median / yrComputer Hardware EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 76,660 employed$161,740median / yrHuman Resources ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 220,660 employed$149,280median / yrCompensation and Benefits ManagersConsiderable preparation needed · 22,940 employed$149,230median / yrSales ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 637,080 employed$148,270median / yrPurchasing ManagersConsiderable preparation needed · 84,320 employed$148,080median / yrMedical DosimetristsConsiderable preparation needed · 3,410 employed$147,470median / yrPublic Relations ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 74,850 employed$146,910median / yrPetroleum EngineersConsiderable preparation needed · 18,060 employed$144,910median / yrRegulatory Affairs ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 622,190 employed$141,900median / yrCompliance ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 622,190 employed$141,900median / yrLoss Prevention ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 622,190 employed$141,900median / yrWind Energy Development ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 622,190 employed$141,900median / yrBrownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 622,190 employed$141,900median / yrDatabase ArchitectsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 67,140 employed$139,500median / yrData Warehousing SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 67,140 employed$139,500median / yrSoftware DevelopersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 1,687,890 employed$135,980median / yrAerospace EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 67,710 employed$134,960median / yrComputer Network ArchitectsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 179,740 employed$134,050median / yrNuclear EngineersConsiderable preparation needed · 15,280 employed$133,970median / yrAdvertising and Promotions ManagersConsiderable preparation needed · 21,470 employed$133,660median / yrTraining and Development ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 48,050 employed$133,000median / yrElectronics Engineers, Except ComputerGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 96,900 employed$130,220median / yrRadio Frequency Identification Device SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 96,900 employed$130,220median / yrActuariesGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 26,670 employed$130,000median / yrInformation Security AnalystsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 190,650 employed$129,180median / yrIndustrial Production ManagersConsiderable preparation needed · 246,250 employed$126,060median / yrQuality Control Systems ManagersConsiderable preparation needed · 246,250 employed$126,060median / yrBiofuels Production ManagersConsiderable preparation needed · 246,250 employed$126,060median / yrBiomass Power Plant ManagersConsiderable preparation needed · 246,250 employed$126,060median / yrFundraising ManagersConsiderable preparation needed · 38,810 employed$125,470median / yrChemical EngineersConsiderable preparation needed · 21,070 employed$125,040median / yrSales EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 51,790 employed$124,900median / yrMedical and Health Services ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 597,080 employed$123,860median / yrEnergy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarConsiderable preparation needed · 154,070 employed$122,930median / yrMechatronics EngineersConsiderable preparation needed · 154,070 employed$122,930median / yrPhotonics EngineersConsiderable preparation needed · 154,070 employed$122,930median / yrRobotics EngineersConsiderable preparation needed · 154,070 employed$122,930median / yrWind Energy EngineersConsiderable preparation needed · 154,070 employed$122,930median / yrSolar Energy Systems EngineersConsiderable preparation needed · 154,070 employed$122,930median / yrRemote Sensing Scientists and TechnologistsConsiderable preparation needed · 22,300 employed$122,570median / yrElectrical EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 198,750 employed$120,630median / yrData ScientistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 262,440 employed$120,230median / yrBusiness Intelligence AnalystsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 262,440 employed$120,230median / yrClinical Data ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 262,440 employed$120,230median / yrMaterials ScientistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 8,470 employed$117,790median / yrFinancial Risk SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 63,850 employed$117,330median / yrWeb AdministratorsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 435,370 employed$116,580median / yrGeographic Information Systems Technologists and TechniciansGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 435,370 employed$116,580median / yrDocument Management SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 435,370 employed$116,580median / yrPenetration TestersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 435,370 employed$116,580median / yrInformation Security EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 435,370 employed$116,580median / yrDigital Forensics AnalystsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 435,370 employed$116,580median / yrBlockchain EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 435,370 employed$116,580median / yrInformation Technology Project ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 435,370 employed$116,580median / yrHealth and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsConsiderable preparation needed · 21,450 employed$115,160median / yrFire-Prevention and Protection EngineersConsiderable preparation needed · 21,450 employed$115,160median / yrConstruction ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 380,360 employed$114,990median / yrArt DirectorsConsiderable preparation needed · 53,070 employed$114,850median / yrMaterials EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 22,770 employed$112,860median / yrMarine Engineers and Naval ArchitectsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 8,250 employed$112,230median / yrBioengineers and Biomedical EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 23,480 employed$109,370median / yrTransportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 221,180 employed$107,230median / yrSupply Chain ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 221,180 employed$107,230median / yrEnvironmental EngineersConsiderable preparation needed · 38,340 employed$107,110median / yrSecurity ManagersConsiderable preparation needed · 156,180 employed$106,660median / yrMining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersConsiderable preparation needed · 6,080 employed$106,220median / yrComputer Systems AnalystsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 519,530 employed$105,850median / yrGeneral and Operations ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 3,503,020 employed$105,770median / yrPersonal Financial AdvisorsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 266,800 employed$105,070median / yrSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsConsiderable preparation needed · 284,800 employed$104,920median / yrDatabase AdministratorsConsiderable preparation needed · 69,990 employed$104,620median / yrSoftware Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 186,740 employed$104,300median / yrMechanical EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 296,810 employed$104,110median / yrFuel Cell EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 296,810 employed$104,110median / yrAutomotive EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 296,810 employed$104,110median / yrWeb and Digital Interface DesignersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 113,330 employed$104,000median / yrVideo Game DesignersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 113,330 employed$104,000median / yrFinancial and Investment AnalystsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 361,980 employed$102,740median / yrIndustrial EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 365,740 employed$102,440median / yrValidation EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 365,740 employed$102,440median / yrManufacturing EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 365,740 employed$102,440median / yrProject Management SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 1,066,670 employed$102,320median / yrGeographersConsiderable preparation needed · 1,400 employed$102,040median / yrSpecial Effects Artists and AnimatorsConsiderable preparation needed · 19,970 employed$102,030median / yrGeoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersConsiderable preparation needed · 23,470 employed$101,920median / yrManagement AnalystsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 898,280 employed$101,860median / yrTransportation PlannersConsiderable preparation needed · 37,100 employed$101,110median / yrCivil EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 367,840 employed$100,840median / yrTransportation EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 367,840 employed$100,840median / yrWater/Wastewater EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 367,840 employed$100,840median / yrComputer ProgrammersConsiderable preparation needed · 92,230 employed$100,390median / yrAtmospheric and Space ScientistsConsiderable preparation needed · 10,000 employed$99,070median / yrAgricultural EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 1,480 employed$98,590median / yrRegistered NursesGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 3,379,720 employed$97,550median / yrAcute Care NursesGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 3,379,720 employed$97,550median / yrCritical Care NursesGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 3,379,720 employed$97,550median / yrHydrologistsConsiderable preparation needed · 5,850 employed$96,600median / yrLabor Relations SpecialistsConsiderable preparation needed · 64,810 employed$95,420median / yrFinancial ExaminersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 67,830 employed$94,160median / yrIntelligence AnalystsConsiderable preparation needed · 114,430 employed$93,790median / yrEmergency Management DirectorsConsiderable preparation needed · 13,500 employed$93,330median / yrTransportation InspectorsConsiderable preparation needed · 24,500 employed$92,100median / yrBudget AnalystsConsiderable preparation needed · 47,160 employed$91,640median / yrChemistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 82,770 employed$91,240median / yrTechnical WritersConsiderable preparation needed · 45,500 employed$90,390median / yrProducers and DirectorsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 143,120 employed$90,360median / yrMedia Programming DirectorsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 143,120 employed$90,360median / yrTalent DirectorsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 143,120 employed$90,360median / yrMedia Technical Directors/ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 143,120 employed$90,360median / yrOccupational Health and Safety SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 140,610 employed$90,150median / yrFarmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 6,500 employed$89,900median / yrFood Scientists and TechnologistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 13,060 employed$88,720median / yrMicrobiologistsConsiderable preparation needed · 18,940 employed$87,990median / yrFirst-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersConsiderable preparation needed · 214,390 employed$87,520median / yrCommercial and Industrial DesignersConsiderable preparation needed · 33,490 employed$83,910median / yrAccountants and AuditorsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 1,449,500 employed$83,680median / yrCredit AnalystsConsiderable preparation needed · 64,390 employed$83,510median / yrBusiness Continuity PlannersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 1,087,090 employed$83,050median / yrSustainability SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 1,087,090 employed$83,050median / yrOnline MerchantsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 1,087,090 employed$83,050median / yrSecurity Management SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 1,087,090 employed$83,050median / yrAgents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 12,620 employed$82,890median / yrLogisticiansGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 251,040 employed$82,320median / yrLogistics EngineersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 251,040 employed$82,320median / yrLogistics AnalystsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 251,040 employed$82,320median / yrEnvironmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthConsiderable preparation needed · 89,250 employed$82,220median / yrBioinformatics TechniciansConsiderable preparation needed · 3,720 employed$81,490median / yrCartographers and PhotogrammetristsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 14,260 employed$81,390median / yrInsurance UnderwritersConsiderable preparation needed · 105,420 employed$81,370median / yrFraud Examiners, Investigators and AnalystsConsiderable preparation needed · 132,130 employed$81,100median / yrCompliance OfficersConsiderable preparation needed · 417,070 employed$80,730median / yrEnvironmental Compliance InspectorsConsiderable preparation needed · 417,070 employed$80,730median / yrEqual Opportunity Representatives and OfficersConsiderable preparation needed · 417,070 employed$80,730median / yrRegulatory Affairs SpecialistsConsiderable preparation needed · 417,070 employed$80,730median / yrSocial and Community Service ManagersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 209,330 employed$80,390median / yrLandscape ArchitectsConsiderable preparation needed · 19,600 employed$79,870median / yrEntertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 37,980 employed$79,520median / yrMarket Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 899,580 employed$78,760median / yrSearch Marketing StrategistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 899,580 employed$78,760median / yrCost EstimatorsConsiderable preparation needed · 224,220 employed$78,740median / yrSecurities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsConsiderable preparation needed · 489,570 employed$78,660median / yrCompensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 112,380 employed$78,210median / yrClaims Adjusters, Examiners, and InvestigatorsConsiderable preparation needed · 324,230 employed$78,000median / yrMusic TherapistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 22,640 employed$77,930median / yrEditorsConsiderable preparation needed · 91,690 employed$77,920median / yrBuyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm ProductsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 491,430 employed$77,710median / yrPurchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm ProductsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 491,430 employed$77,710median / yrWriters and AuthorsConsiderable preparation needed · 47,940 employed$76,910median / yrPoets, Lyricists and Creative WritersConsiderable preparation needed · 47,940 employed$76,910median / yrZoologists and Wildlife BiologistsConsiderable preparation needed · 18,120 employed$76,780median / yrLoan OfficersConsiderable preparation needed · 274,330 employed$76,690median / yrAdapted Physical Education SpecialistsConsiderable preparation needed · 33,930 employed$76,580median / yrForestersConsiderable preparation needed · 10,430 employed$76,400median / yrComputer Network Support SpecialistsConsiderable preparation needed · 146,190 employed$76,220median / yrHuman Resources SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 912,430 employed$75,940median / yrSurveyorsConsiderable preparation needed · 50,830 employed$75,440median / yrGeodetic SurveyorsConsiderable preparation needed · 50,830 employed$75,440median / yrFilm and Video EditorsConsiderable preparation needed · 25,610 employed$75,420median / yrPublic Relations SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 283,380 employed$74,750median / yrSpecial Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolConsiderable preparation needed · 163,930 employed$74,260median / yrMusic Directors and ComposersConsiderable preparation needed · 12,540 employed$73,710median / yrReal Estate BrokersConsiderable preparation needed · 46,100 employed$73,220median / yrConservation ScientistsConsiderable preparation needed · 25,950 employed$73,010median / yrRange ManagersConsiderable preparation needed · 25,950 employed$73,010median / yrPark NaturalistsConsiderable preparation needed · 25,950 employed$73,010median / yrFundraisersConsiderable preparation needed · 111,040 employed$72,550median / yrSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 1,238,190 employed$72,080median / yrSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationConsiderable preparation needed · 1,065,210 employed$72,040median / yrProperty, Real Estate, and Community Association ManagersConsiderable preparation needed · 311,180 employed$69,990median / yrFitness and Wellness CoordinatorsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 10,450 employed$69,770median / yrTraining and Development SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 458,300 employed$69,280median / yrLodging ManagersConsiderable preparation needed · 42,620 employed$69,250median / yrAppraisers of Personal and Business PropertyConsiderable preparation needed · 57,070 employed$67,960median / yrAppraisers and Assessors of Real EstateConsiderable preparation needed · 57,070 employed$67,960median / yrInterior DesignersConsiderable preparation needed · 71,500 employed$67,190median / yrSpecial Education Teachers, Middle SchoolConsiderable preparation needed · 95,200 employed$66,810median / yrProbation Officers and Correctional Treatment SpecialistsConsiderable preparation needed · 89,390 employed$66,270median / yrCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolConsiderable preparation needed · 111,420 employed$66,270median / yrNanotechnology Engineering Technologists and TechniciansConsiderable preparation needed · 75,570 employed$66,120median / yrCareer/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolConsiderable preparation needed · 16,870 employed$65,030median / yrSpecial Education Teachers, PreschoolConsiderable preparation needed · 29,510 employed$64,830median / yrMiddle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationConsiderable preparation needed · 620,090 employed$64,370median / yrHealth Education SpecialistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 65,690 employed$64,070median / yrElementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 1,388,390 employed$63,970median / yrGraphic DesignersConsiderable preparation needed · 197,830 employed$62,960median / yrMedical and Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsConsiderable preparation needed · 332,940 employed$62,930median / yrCytogenetic TechnologistsConsiderable preparation needed · 332,940 employed$62,930median / yrHistotechnologistsConsiderable preparation needed · 332,940 employed$62,930median / yrKindergarten Teachers, Except Special EducationConsiderable preparation needed · 108,870 employed$62,680median / yrRemote Sensing TechniciansConsiderable preparation needed · 73,910 employed$62,280median / yrInsurance Sales AgentsConsiderable preparation needed · 479,100 employed$62,280median / yrNews Analysts, Reporters, and JournalistsConsiderable preparation needed · 39,250 employed$62,200median / yrSocial Science Research AssistantsConsiderable preparation needed · 30,640 employed$61,990median / yrRecreational TherapistsConsiderable preparation needed · 14,930 employed$61,960median / yrAdult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language InstructorsConsiderable preparation needed · 37,310 employed$61,540median / yrMeeting, Convention, and Event PlannersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 142,860 employed$61,160median / yrInterpreters and TranslatorsConsiderable preparation needed · 52,060 employed$60,170median / yrEnvironmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansConsiderable preparation needed · 12,190 employed$59,920median / yrChild, Family, and School Social WorkersConsiderable preparation needed · 392,550 employed$59,550median / yrExercise PhysiologistsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 8,560 employed$59,460median / yrEducation and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareConsiderable preparation needed · 73,660 employed$59,300median / yrBiological TechniciansConsiderable preparation needed · 69,620 employed$57,510median / yrEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthConsiderable preparation needed · 34,670 employed$55,090median / yrGeological Technicians, Except Hydrologic TechniciansConsiderable preparation needed · 6,980 employed$53,350median / yrCredit CounselorsConsiderable preparation needed · 27,770 employed$52,230median / yrDirectors, Religious Activities and EducationConsiderable preparation needed · 22,160 employed$52,100median / yrCommunity Health WorkersGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 61,660 employed$51,850median / yrProofreaders and Copy MarkersConsiderable preparation needed · 4,580 employed$51,120median / yrStatistical AssistantsConsiderable preparation needed · 4,710 employed$50,330median / yrBroadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysConsiderable preparation needed · 21,240 employed$47,340median / yrCoaches and ScoutsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 248,950 employed$47,320median / yrSocial and Human Service AssistantsGrowingConsiderable preparation needed · 437,860 employed$45,930median / yrSubstitute Teachers, Short-TermConsiderable preparation needed · 524,770 employed$41,670median / yrRecreation WorkersConsiderable preparation needed · 331,490 employed$36,560median / yrLegislatorsConsiderable preparation needed—median / yrSpecial Education Teachers, KindergartenConsiderable preparation needed—median / yrSpecial Education Teachers, Elementary SchoolConsiderable preparation needed—median / yrMusicians and SingersConsiderable preparation needed · 36,180 employed—median / yr