Employment, wages, and projected change in employment by typical entry-level education

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**Employment, wages, and projected change in employment by typical entry-level education (Employment in thousands)**
Typical entry-level education	2016 Employment		Employment change, 2016–26 (percent)	Median annual wage, 2017 (1)
Typical entry-level education	Number	Percent distribution	Employment change, 2016–26 (percent)	Median annual wage, 2017 (1)
Total, all occupations	156,063.8	100.0	7.4	$37,690
Doctoral or professional degree	4,230.9	2.7	13.1	$103,820
Master's degree	2,670.6	1.7	16.7	$68,090
Bachelor's degree	33,372.4	21.4	10.1	$72,830
Associate's degree	3,617.9	2.3	11.0	$52,830
Postsecondary nondegree award	9,582.9	6.1	11.1	$37,670
Some college, no degree	3,858.4	2.5	4.2	$35,250
High school diploma or equivalent	61,504.1	39.4	5.1	$36,100
No formal educational credential	37,226.7	23.9	6.4	$23,480
Footnotes: (1) Data are from the Occupational Employment Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Note: The occupational employment and growth rates shown in this table include projected growth in all jobs from 2016—26, not just entry-level jobs. Entry-level education reflects 2016 requirements—BLS does not project educational requirements. Source: Employment Projections program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Last Modified Date: April 11, 2018