New York · BLS, May 2025 wages

$30-an-hour jobs without a degree in New York

Name: $30-an-hour jobs without a degree in New York, 2025
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173 occupations in New York pay a median of $30 an hour or more and typically need less than a bachelor’s degree to enter. The highest is choreographers at $83.22 an hour.

By the Degreeless Jobs research deskUpdated Sep 7, 2026Sources: BLS

All 173, sorted by hourly median

State medians for employed workers. The 25th to 75th range is annual. Occupations reported on an annual basis only are not included.

Occupations in New York with a median of $30 an hour or more that typically require less than a bachelor's degree
Occupation	Hourly median	Annual median	25th to 75th	Employed	Typical entry education
ChoreographersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$83.22	$173,100	$75,310 to $216,750	340	High school diploma or equivalent
Commercial diversPostsecondary nondegree award	$75.87	$157,800	$97,820 to $157,820	170	Postsecondary nondegree award
Air traffic controllersAssociate's degree	$69.69	$144,960	$106,200 to $216,570	1,150	Associate's degree
Power distributors and dispatchersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$67.02	$139,390	$127,790 to $159,380	150	High school diploma or equivalent
Elevator and escalator installers and repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$65.25	$135,720	$108,940 to $153,220	3,470	High school diploma or equivalent
Ship engineersPostsecondary nondegree award	$64.25	$133,640	$106,660 to $151,240	550	Postsecondary nondegree award
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workersPostsecondary nondegree award	$63.71	$132,520	$104,230 to $147,410	4,100	Postsecondary nondegree award
Nuclear techniciansAssociate's degree	$62.40	$129,780	$123,990 to $154,770	260	Associate's degree
Radiation therapistsAssociate's degree	$62.32	$129,620	$108,090 to $141,580	820	Associate's degree
Nuclear power reactor operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$62.30	$129,580	$121,310 to $142,560	230	High school diploma or equivalent
Transportation, storage, and distribution managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$61.14	$127,180	$99,080 to $163,210	6,740	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of police and detectivesHigh school diploma or equivalent	$59.66	$124,080	$100,200 to $150,080	12,750	High school diploma or equivalent
Terrazzo workers and finishersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$59.53	$123,820	$106,300 to $126,130	—	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$58.55	$121,780	$88,380 to $159,180	16,870	High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical power-line installers and repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$58.31	$121,280	$82,560 to $134,320	5,840	High school diploma or equivalent
Plasterers and stucco masonsNo formal educational credential	$57.78	$120,180	$73,000 to $120,190	—	No formal educational credential
Nuclear medicine technologistsAssociate's degree	$57.04	$118,650	$104,450 to $128,200	890	Associate's degree
Magnetic resonance imaging technologistsAssociate's degree	$54.46	$113,270	$98,090 to $125,740	3,240	Associate's degree
Locomotive engineersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$52.51	$109,220	$93,590 to $110,280	1,510	High school diploma or equivalent
Respiratory therapistsAssociate's degree	$51.83	$107,810	$95,690 to $126,880	7,010	Associate's degree
ModelsNo formal educational credential	$51.58	$107,280	$91,620 to $160,920	—	No formal educational credential
Power plant operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$51.44	$106,990	$83,060 to $133,620	1,960	High school diploma or equivalent
Dental hygienistsAssociate's degree	$51.03	$106,130	$89,960 to $121,740	13,660	Associate's degree
RiggersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$50.77	$105,600	$76,440 to $123,210	650	High school diploma or equivalent
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vesselsPostsecondary nondegree award	$50.39	$104,800	$79,410 to $129,250	1,930	Postsecondary nondegree award
Diagnostic medical sonographersAssociate's degree	$49.96	$103,920	$93,140 to $119,850	6,880	Associate's degree
Funeral home managersAssociate's degree	$49.77	$103,530	$77,050 to $158,980	820	Associate's degree
First-line supervisors of correctional officersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$49.68	$103,320	$88,260 to $121,600	3,380	High school diploma or equivalent
Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all otherPostsecondary nondegree award	$49.52	$102,990	$67,210 to $138,490	1,110	Postsecondary nondegree award
Real estate sales agentsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$49.51	$102,990	$58,030 to $156,810	8,660	High school diploma or equivalent
Aircraft mechanics and service techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$49.42	$102,800	$78,380 to $240,310	4,300	Postsecondary nondegree award
Gambling managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$49.21	$102,350	$88,820 to $123,440	180	High school diploma or equivalent
Court reporters and simultaneous captionersPostsecondary nondegree award	$49.03	$101,990	$68,940 to $133,110	1,400	Postsecondary nondegree award
Detectives and criminal investigatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$48.67	$101,240	$77,470 to $124,860	9,600	High school diploma or equivalent
Fabric and apparel patternmakersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$48.67	$101,230	$71,070 to $130,150	670	High school diploma or equivalent
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical doorHigh school diploma or equivalent	$48.63	$101,150	$78,980 to $119,450	4,170	High school diploma or equivalent
FirefightersPostsecondary nondegree award	$48.54	$100,960	$65,420 to $106,430	12,950	Postsecondary nondegree award
Telecommunications line installers and repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$48.54	$100,960	$65,590 to $109,220	8,530	High school diploma or equivalent
Property, real estate, and community association managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$47.79	$99,390	$71,120 to $153,740	11,390	High school diploma or equivalent
Radiologic technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$47.34	$98,470	$82,670 to $110,950	13,450	Associate's degree
Gas plant operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$47.31	$98,390	$80,180 to $118,860	240	High school diploma or equivalent
Advertising sales agentsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$47.29	$98,360	$67,300 to $134,140	13,570	High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relayPostsecondary nondegree award	$47.27	$98,310	$88,370 to $127,340	3,160	Postsecondary nondegree award
Reinforcing iron and rebar workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$47.13	$98,040	$82,180 to $121,660	1,110	High school diploma or equivalent
Postmasters and mail superintendentsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$46.94	$97,640	$92,390 to $102,960	830	High school diploma or equivalent
Makeup artists, theatrical and performancePostsecondary nondegree award	$46.71	$97,150	$96,540 to $146,200	190	Postsecondary nondegree award
Explosives workers, ordnance handling experts, and blastersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$46.61	$96,940	$81,930 to $121,350	—	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$46.01	$95,700	$74,920 to $121,860	29,600	High school diploma or equivalent
Costume attendantsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$45.78	$95,230	$60,360 to $96,710	950	High school diploma or equivalent
Watch and clock repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$45.70	$95,060	$83,740 to $95,060	—	High school diploma or equivalent
Signal and track switch repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$45.45	$94,530	$94,530 to $103,510	1,910	High school diploma or equivalent
Stationary engineers and boiler operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$45.22	$94,070	$70,250 to $138,460	4,480	High school diploma or equivalent
Transportation inspectorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$44.91	$93,420	$93,420 to $93,420	3,720	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of protective service workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$44.68	$92,930	$64,990 to $101,600	1,840	High school diploma or equivalent
Police and sheriff's patrol officersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$44.61	$92,790	$57,180 to $107,080	53,470	High school diploma or equivalent
Structural iron and steel workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$44.52	$92,610	$75,690 to $113,260	2,700	High school diploma or equivalent
Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travelHigh school diploma or equivalent	$44.32	$92,190	$61,340 to $133,580	80,510	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$43.82	$91,150	$73,160 to $118,550	26,930	High school diploma or equivalent
Transit and railroad policeHigh school diploma or equivalent	$43.49	$90,460	$84,480 to $125,910	—	High school diploma or equivalent
Cardiovascular technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$43.06	$89,570	$61,010 to $107,650	3,540	Associate's degree
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$42.97	$89,370	$57,130 to $128,480	130	High school diploma or equivalent
Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$42.73	$88,880	$67,810 to $101,320	70	High school diploma or equivalent
Sound engineering techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$42.07	$87,510	$59,200 to $129,460	2,050	Postsecondary nondegree award
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipmentPostsecondary nondegree award	$42.00	$87,360	$65,610 to $93,760	500	Postsecondary nondegree award
Rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$41.90	$87,150	$70,070 to $87,150	3,590	High school diploma or equivalent
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$41.89	$87,130	$66,770 to $105,160	17,330	High school diploma or equivalent
Crane and tower operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$41.27	$85,850	$70,110 to $126,050	1,150	High school diploma or equivalent
BoilermakersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$40.76	$84,770	$64,660 to $120,290	410	High school diploma or equivalent
Rail car repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$40.67	$84,580	$72,800 to $96,620	1,730	High school diploma or equivalent
Bus drivers, transit and intercityHigh school diploma or equivalent	$40.61	$84,480	$64,590 to $84,700	16,770	High school diploma or equivalent
Brickmasons and blockmasonsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$40.58	$84,410	$74,160 to $107,600	3,790	High school diploma or equivalent
Food service managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$40.48	$84,200	$72,420 to $104,800	8,000	High school diploma or equivalent
Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$40.16	$83,530	$63,700 to $83,530	220	High school diploma or equivalent
Avionics techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$39.98	$83,150	$79,120 to $94,060	130	Postsecondary nondegree award
Hearing aid specialistsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$39.90	$82,990	$58,840 to $99,510	380	High school diploma or equivalent
Motion picture projectionistsNo formal educational credential	$39.55	$82,260	$68,920 to $88,310	270	No formal educational credential
Wind turbine service techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$39.10	$81,330	$73,490 to $94,530	390	Postsecondary nondegree award
Insurance appraisers, auto damagePostsecondary nondegree award	$39.02	$81,150	$78,140 to $96,510	360	Postsecondary nondegree award
Media and communication workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$39.00	$81,110	$64,170 to $131,990	770	High school diploma or equivalent
Radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairersAssociate's degree	$38.97	$81,070	$58,130 to $114,560	420	Associate's degree
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.94	$80,980	$60,540 to $112,920	14,490	High school diploma or equivalent
Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistantsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.77	$80,640	$68,470 to $100,400	88,890	High school diploma or equivalent
Railroad conductors and yardmastersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.46	$80,000	$78,970 to $105,210	6,980	High school diploma or equivalent
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific productsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.27	$79,590	$59,860 to $106,010	61,500	High school diploma or equivalent
MillwrightsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.25	$79,560	$65,380 to $90,830	1,000	High school diploma or equivalent
Surgical technologistsPostsecondary nondegree award	$38.25	$79,550	$64,390 to $98,140	6,540	Postsecondary nondegree award
Lodging managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.20	$79,460	$61,460 to $100,220	2,880	High school diploma or equivalent
Construction and building inspectorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.20	$79,460	$61,920 to $103,960	11,160	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.06	$79,170	$64,060 to $99,490	83,110	High school diploma or equivalent
Brokerage clerksHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.95	$78,930	$63,400 to $101,860	5,950	High school diploma or equivalent
Broadcast techniciansAssociate's degree	$37.90	$78,840	$51,010 to $120,040	1,690	Associate's degree
ElectriciansHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.86	$78,750	$60,480 to $106,420	40,130	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of production and operating workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.78	$78,580	$61,970 to $97,850	20,830	High school diploma or equivalent
Mechanical engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$37.60	$78,210	$61,370 to $82,870	1,140	Associate's degree
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipmentPostsecondary nondegree award	$37.56	$78,130	$62,910 to $88,440	1,700	Postsecondary nondegree award
Insurance sales agentsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.55	$78,110	$55,810 to $125,350	22,420	High school diploma or equivalent
Lighting techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$37.50	$78,000	$55,290 to $105,660	780	Postsecondary nondegree award
Electrical and electronics draftersAssociate's degree	$37.42	$77,830	$65,820 to $99,990	850	Associate's degree
TapersNo formal educational credential	$37.40	$77,790	$66,820 to $101,030	—	No formal educational credential
Model makers, metal and plasticHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.36	$77,710	$72,130 to $90,800	120	High school diploma or equivalent
Computer network support specialistsAssociate's degree	$37.28	$77,540	$61,430 to $99,550	7,170	Associate's degree
BailiffsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.28	$77,540	$59,320 to $95,540	3,830	High school diploma or equivalent
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfittersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.26	$77,490	$59,960 to $101,230	23,210	High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$37.04	$77,040	$60,100 to $90,800	4,390	Associate's degree
Correctional officers and jailersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.93	$76,820	$68,450 to $91,250	27,770	High school diploma or equivalent
Legal support workers, all otherAssociate's degree	$36.79	$76,520	$60,940 to $105,650	1,760	Associate's degree
Mechanical draftersAssociate's degree	$36.78	$76,490	$62,640 to $92,610	1,940	Associate's degree
Architectural and civil draftersAssociate's degree	$36.66	$76,260	$60,890 to $93,840	7,380	Associate's degree
Media and communication equipment workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.55	$76,020	$49,980 to $107,120	200	High school diploma or equivalent
Health information technologists and medical registrarsAssociate's degree	$36.21	$75,320	$54,900 to $100,440	2,000	Associate's degree
Hoist and winch operatorsNo formal educational credential	$36.05	$74,980	$43,780 to $94,220	110	No formal educational credential
Plant and system operators, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$35.92	$74,700	$67,660 to $79,620	310	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of gambling services workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$35.83	$74,530	$67,780 to $79,830	560	High school diploma or equivalent
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installersPostsecondary nondegree award	$35.78	$74,430	$59,720 to $88,130	24,430	Postsecondary nondegree award
Fire inspectors and investigatorsPostsecondary nondegree award	$35.54	$73,920	$60,510 to $86,990	1,200	Postsecondary nondegree award
Civil engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$35.48	$73,790	$60,190 to $87,020	1,710	Associate's degree
Sheet metal workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$35.46	$73,760	$49,920 to $96,120	6,570	High school diploma or equivalent
ParamedicsPostsecondary nondegree award	$35.19	$73,200	$62,630 to $80,870	6,110	Postsecondary nondegree award
Hazardous materials removal workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$35.14	$73,090	$55,570 to $85,450	4,090	High school diploma or equivalent
Computer user support specialistsSome college, no degree	$34.89	$72,560	$56,510 to $91,150	39,100	Some college, no degree
CarpentersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$34.77	$72,330	$57,330 to $89,820	40,630	High school diploma or equivalent
Legal secretaries and administrative assistantsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$34.73	$72,230	$52,780 to $97,220	9,800	High school diploma or equivalent
Drafters, all otherAssociate's degree	$34.71	$72,190	$62,080 to $94,310	610	Associate's degree
Transportation security screenersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$34.62	$72,010	$47,530 to $74,400	4,240	High school diploma or equivalent
Tax preparersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$34.54	$71,850	$57,030 to $101,070	7,620	High school diploma or equivalent
Traffic techniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent	$34.46	$71,670	$52,190 to $83,770	950	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$34.02	$70,760	$55,810 to $82,650	6,320	High school diploma or equivalent
Chefs and head cooksHigh school diploma or equivalent	$33.98	$70,670	$55,070 to $93,240	17,430	High school diploma or equivalent
PipelayersNo formal educational credential	$33.83	$70,370	$52,510 to $80,370	250	No formal educational credential
Industrial engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$33.80	$70,290	$58,980 to $78,100	4,090	Associate's degree
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialistsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$33.70	$70,100	$58,420 to $86,450	13,230	High school diploma or equivalent
Industrial machinery mechanicsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$33.53	$69,740	$59,680 to $82,070	12,740	High school diploma or equivalent
Occupational health and safety techniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent	$33.48	$69,640	$57,610 to $78,680	1,410	High school diploma or equivalent
Computer numerically controlled tool programmersPostsecondary nondegree award	$33.04	$68,730	$59,450 to $81,790	1,140	Postsecondary nondegree award
Occupational therapy assistantsAssociate's degree	$32.95	$68,530	$57,250 to $77,730	2,230	Associate's degree
Paralegals and legal assistantsAssociate's degree	$32.89	$68,410	$57,430 to $94,200	34,220	Associate's degree
Tool and die makersPostsecondary nondegree award	$32.73	$68,080	$56,890 to $82,660	1,270	Postsecondary nondegree award
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$32.70	$68,010	$60,730 to $83,860	410	Associate's degree
Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installersPostsecondary nondegree award	$32.55	$67,710	$53,290 to $89,390	6,240	Postsecondary nondegree award
Maintenance workers, machineryHigh school diploma or equivalent	$32.51	$67,610	$56,490 to $81,620	2,760	High school diploma or equivalent
Audio and video techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$32.50	$67,600	$53,780 to $92,760	7,990	Postsecondary nondegree award
First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$32.36	$67,300	$54,010 to $85,090	29,280	High school diploma or equivalent
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nursesPostsecondary nondegree award	$32.30	$67,180	$61,400 to $76,960	39,400	Postsecondary nondegree award
Rotary drill operators, oil and gasNo formal educational credential	$32.21	$67,000	$57,610 to $81,710	50	No formal educational credential
Electric motor, power tool, and related repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$32.07	$66,710	$61,500 to $73,390	410	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.95	$66,460	$59,940 to $74,640	520	High school diploma or equivalent
Metal-refining furnace operators and tendersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.94	$66,440	$61,270 to $78,270	760	High school diploma or equivalent
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except enginesHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.88	$66,310	$59,120 to $79,450	4,700	High school diploma or equivalent
RoofersNo formal educational credential	$31.74	$66,020	$58,470 to $77,440	4,570	No formal educational credential
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all otherAssociate's degree	$31.50	$65,530	$51,260 to $80,690	2,000	Associate's degree
Hydrologic techniciansAssociate's degree	$31.34	$65,190	$53,290 to $83,780	50	Associate's degree
Home appliance repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.34	$65,190	$44,760 to $77,900	2,110	High school diploma or equivalent
Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.33	$65,170	$54,890 to $81,540	210	High school diploma or equivalent
Personal service managers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.32	$65,150	$54,460 to $97,910	410	High school diploma or equivalent
Refuse and recyclable material collectorsNo formal educational credential	$31.23	$64,950	$47,020 to $86,310	11,630	No formal educational credential
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$31.00	$64,480	$60,770 to $76,920	330	Associate's degree
Extraction workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.85	$64,180	$64,170 to $65,550	50	High school diploma or equivalent
Physical therapist assistantsAssociate's degree	$30.82	$64,100	$57,430 to $75,500	3,620	Associate's degree
Cement masons and concrete finishersNo formal educational credential	$30.79	$64,040	$56,540 to $84,440	9,060	No formal educational credential
Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.76	$63,990	$53,700 to $79,670	5,300	High school diploma or equivalent
Opticians, dispensingHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.71	$63,880	$50,500 to $73,580	3,520	High school diploma or equivalent
Life, physical, and social science technicians, all otherAssociate's degree	$30.68	$63,810	$53,910 to $80,150	7,390	Associate's degree
Medical equipment repairersAssociate's degree	$30.61	$63,670	$54,630 to $83,010	2,790	Associate's degree
Morticians, undertakers, and funeral arrangersAssociate's degree	$30.33	$63,090	$58,970 to $78,430	1,030	Associate's degree
Chemical plant and system operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.28	$62,980	$55,070 to $84,390	120	High school diploma or equivalent
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.17	$62,760	$56,840 to $98,120	4,530	High school diploma or equivalent
Layout workers, metal and plasticHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.15	$62,700	$49,620 to $67,430	70	High school diploma or equivalent
Postal service clerksNo formal educational credential	$30.14	$62,690	$57,430 to $71,930	5,030	No formal educational credential
Massage therapistsPostsecondary nondegree award	$30.11	$62,630	$37,410 to $90,030	4,500	Postsecondary nondegree award
Environmental engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$30.07	$62,540	$52,190 to $74,220	470	Associate's degree
Entertainment attendants and related workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.06	$62,530	$47,210 to $83,370	—	High school diploma or equivalent
Environmental science and protection technicians, including healthAssociate's degree	$30.00	$62,400	$47,100 to $79,660	1,960	Associate's degree
Tree trimmers and prunersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.00	$62,400	$47,820 to $79,030	3,750	High school diploma or equivalent

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates. Typical entry education from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 (Table 1.2). An occupation is listed when its typical entry education is below a bachelor’s degree and its New York median hourly wage is $30.00 or more. Medians include experienced workers; entry pay is lower. Read the full method.

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