Occupations that Need More Education for Entry are Projected to Grow Faster Than Average

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Table 5.2 Employment, wages, and projected change in employment by typical entry-level education
(Employment in thousands)
Typical entry-level education	Employment, 2022	Employment distribution, percent, 2022	Percent employment change, 2022–32	Median annual wage, dollars, 2022 (1)
Total, all occupations	164,482.6	100.0	2.8	46,310
Doctoral or professional degree	4,368.7	2.7	7.0	114,020
Master's degree	3,099.0	1.9	11.3	80,180
Bachelor's degree	40,373.7	24.5	6.7	81,570
Associate's degree	3,422.7	2.1	5.7	60,170
Postsecondary nondegree award	10,113.3	6.1	5.5	45,790
Some college, no degree	4,301.8	2.6	-2.2	40,580
High school diploma or equivalent	62,532.5	38.0	0.9	41,850
No formal educational credential	36,271.0	22.1	0.2	31,380
Footnotes: (1) Data are from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wage data cover non-farm wage and salary workers and do not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, or household workers. Note: The occupational employment and growth rates shown in this table include projected growth in all jobs from 2022–32, not just entry-level jobs. Entry-level education reflects 2022 requirements—BLS does not project educational requirements. Source: Employment Projections program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Last Modified Date: September 6, 2023