32 occupations · 23 states · BLS OEWS May 2024
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28 occupations with a BLS state wage series, and 4 more that BLS reports only nationally. Each page shows the 2027 benchmark premium for the state and the BLS median wage for the occupation, against the $63,840 premium tax credit cliff.
| Occupation | SOC | BLS occupation | States | Above cliff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Body Technicians | 49-3021 | Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 23 | 0 of 23 |
| Auto Glass Technicians | 49-3022 | Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | 22 | 0 of 22 |
| Auto Mechanics | 49-3023 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 23 | 0 of 23 |
| Car Wash Operators | 53-7061 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | 23 | 0 of 23 |
| Commercial Cleaners | 37-2011 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 23 | 0 of 23 |
| Concrete Contractors | 47-2051 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 23 | 1 of 23 |
| Counselors | 21-1018 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | 2 of 23 |
| Credit Repair Specialists | 13-2071 | Credit Counselors | 22 | 0 of 22 |
| Dog Groomers | 39-2021 | Animal Caretakers | 23 | 0 of 23 |
| Dog Trainers | 39-2011 | Animal Trainers | 22 | 0 of 22 |
| Drywall Contractors | 47-2081 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 23 | 1 of 23 |
| Embroidery Operators | 51-6031 | Sewing Machine Operators | 23 | 0 of 23 |
| Fence Contractors | 47-4031 | Fence Erectors | 21 | 1 of 21 |
| Home Inspectors | 47-4011 | Construction and Building Inspectors | 23 | 13 of 23 |
| Insulation Contractors | 47-2131 | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | 23 | 0 of 23 |
| Junk Removal Contractors | 53-7081 | Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | 23 | 1 of 23 |
| Land Clearing Contractors | 47-2073 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | 23 | 4 of 23 |
| Locksmiths | 49-9094 | Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | 22 | 0 of 22 |
| Nail Technicians | 39-5092 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | 23 | 0 of 23 |
| Paving Contractors | 47-2071 | Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | 23 | 2 of 23 |
| Pest Control Technicians | 37-2021 | Pest Control Workers | 23 | 0 of 23 |
| Property Managers | 11-9141 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 22 | 8 of 22 |
| Real Estate Brokers | 41-9021 | Real Estate Brokers | 20 | 8 of 20 |
| Residential Cleaners | 37-2012 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 23 | 0 of 23 |
| Screen Printers | 51-5112 | Printing Press Operators | 23 | 0 of 23 |
| Tow Truck Operators | 53-3033 | Light Truck Drivers | 23 | 0 of 23 |
| Tree Service Contractors | 37-3013 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 23 | 1 of 23 |
| Window Installers | 47-2121 | Glaziers | 23 | 0 of 23 |
BLS suppresses the state cells for these occupations and top-codes the national median. The national annual mean is shown instead.
| Occupation | SOC | BLS occupation | National mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists | 29-1213 | Dermatologists | $347,810 |
| Orthodontists | 29-1023 | Orthodontists | $254,620 |
| Plastic Surgeons | 29-1249 | Surgeons, All Other | $371,280 |
| Psychiatrists | 29-1223 | Psychiatrists | $269,120 |
Six trades are published with the full BLS wage distribution — 10th through 90th percentile by state, against the 2027 subsidy cliff: locksmiths, concrete contractors, junk removal operators, screen printers, home inspectors and dog groomers.
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