Labor Market Rankings

Ranked lists built from BLS and DOL data — the highest- and lowest-paying jobs, the largest occupations by employment, the most dangerous industries, and the most H-1B-sponsored roles.

Highest-Paying Occupations

U.S. occupations ranked by national median annual wage, from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program.

Lowest-Paying Occupations

U.S. occupations with the lowest national median annual wage (BLS OEWS). Excludes occupations with no reported median.

Largest Occupations by Employment

The most common jobs in America, ranked by total national employment (BLS OEWS).

Most Dangerous Industries by Injury Rate

Industries ranked by their most recent workplace injury and illness incidence rate (BLS SOII), cases per 100 full-time workers.

Occupations with the Most H-1B Filings

Occupations ranked by total H-1B Labor Condition Application filings (DOL OFLC).

Fastest-Growing Occupations

Occupations with the highest projected employment growth over the BLS Employment Projections decade.

Fastest-Declining Occupations

Occupations with the steepest projected employment decline over the BLS Employment Projections decade.

Occupations with the Most Annual Job Openings

Occupations projected to have the most average annual job openings (from growth plus replacement needs), per BLS Employment Projections.