Highest-paying jobs in Atlantic City for high school graduates

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#50. First-line supervisors of gambling services workers

- Median annual wage: $62,060
- Median hourly wage: $29.84
- Total employment: 1,080 people (6.48 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters

- Median annual wage: $62,090
- Median hourly wage: $29.85
- Total employment: 40 people (0.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#48. Motor vehicle operators, all other

- Median annual wage: $62,180
- Median hourly wage: $29.89
- Total employment: 30 people (0.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Industrial machinery mechanics

- Median annual wage: $62,200
- Median hourly wage: $29.91
- Total employment: 190 people (1.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Automotive body and related repairers

- Median annual wage: $62,410
- Median hourly wage: $30.00
- Total employment: 130 people (0.79 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

- Median annual wage: $62,900
- Median hourly wage: $30.24
- Total employment: 90 people (0.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Electricians

- Median annual wage: $62,930
- Median hourly wage: $30.26
- Total employment: 690 people (4.14 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters

- Median annual wage: $63,190
- Median hourly wage: $30.38
- Total employment: 560 people (3.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers

- Median annual wage: $63,440
- Median hourly wage: $30.50
- Total employment: 1,960 people (11.78 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. First-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $63,570
- Median hourly wage: $30.56
- Total employment: 110 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Correctional officers and jailers

- Median annual wage: $64,460
- Median hourly wage: $30.99
- Total employment: 230 people (1.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Opticians, dispensing

- Median annual wage: $64,940
- Median hourly wage: $31.22
- Total employment: 70 people (0.45 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers

- Median annual wage: $65,020
- Median hourly wage: $31.26
- Total employment: 170 people (1.02 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Flight attendants

- Median annual wage: $65,500
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: Not available

#36. Lodging managers

- Median annual wage: $65,520
- Median hourly wage: $31.50
- Total employment: 110 people (0.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Locksmiths and safe repairers

- Median annual wage: $65,660
- Median hourly wage: $31.57
- Total employment: 70 people (0.39 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators

- Median annual wage: $65,740
- Median hourly wage: $31.60
- Total employment: 140 people (0.82 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Stationary engineers and boiler operators

- Median annual wage: $65,910
- Median hourly wage: $31.69
- Total employment: 100 people (0.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Advertising sales agents

- Median annual wage: $66,760
- Median hourly wage: $32.10
- Total employment: 60 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists

- Median annual wage: $67,860
- Median hourly wage: $32.63
- Total employment: 250 people (1.52 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Security and fire alarm systems installers

- Median annual wage: $68,030
- Median hourly wage: $32.71
- Total employment: 50 people (0.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. First-line supervisors of production and operating workers

- Median annual wage: $69,020
- Median hourly wage: $33.19
- Total employment: 280 people (1.68 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Chefs and head cooks

- Median annual wage: $69,630
- Median hourly wage: $33.47
- Total employment: 540 people (3.21 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Bus drivers, transit and intercity

- Median annual wage: $70,700
- Median hourly wage: $33.99
- Total employment: 320 people (1.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Building cleaning workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $71,970
- Median hourly wage: $34.60
- Total employment: Not available

#25. Brickmasons and blockmasons

- Median annual wage: $72,820
- Median hourly wage: $35.01
- Total employment: 70 people (0.4 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Property, real estate, and community association managers

- Median annual wage: $72,870
- Median hourly wage: $35.04
- Total employment: 220 people (1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products

- Median annual wage: $73,060
- Median hourly wage: $35.13
- Total employment: 520 people (3.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Police and sheriff's patrol officers

- Median annual wage: $75,070
- Median hourly wage: $36.09
- Total employment: 1,090 people (6.53 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants

- Median annual wage: $75,230
- Median hourly wage: $36.17
- Total employment: 230 people (1.38 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Construction and building inspectors

- Median annual wage: $76,080
- Median hourly wage: $36.58
- Total employment: 240 people (1.42 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers

- Median annual wage: $76,130
- Median hourly wage: $36.60
- Total employment: 600 people (3.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Insurance sales agents

- Median annual wage: $76,830
- Median hourly wage: $36.94
- Total employment: 340 people (2.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators

- Median annual wage: $77,020
- Median hourly wage: $37.03
- Total employment: 310 people (1.84 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Food service managers

- Median annual wage: $77,160
- Median hourly wage: $37.10
- Total employment: 540 people (3.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door

- Median annual wage: $78,190
- Median hourly wage: $37.59
- Total employment: 40 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines

- Median annual wage: $79,560
- Median hourly wage: $38.25
- Total employment: 110 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers

- Median annual wage: $80,860
- Median hourly wage: $38.87
- Total employment: 350 people (2.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators

- Median annual wage: $80,940
- Median hourly wage: $38.91
- Total employment: 310 people (1.85 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Roofers

- Median annual wage: $87,790
- Median hourly wage: $42.21
- Total employment: 100 people (0.62 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Real estate brokers

- Median annual wage: $89,990
- Median hourly wage: $43.27
- Total employment: Not available

#9. Home appliance repairers

- Median annual wage: $91,230
- Median hourly wage: $43.86
- Total employment: Not available

#8. Gambling managers

- Median annual wage: $97,550
- Median hourly wage: $46.90
- Total employment: 110 people (0.67 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Tile and stone setters

- Median annual wage: $97,830
- Median hourly wage: $47.03
- Total employment: 70 people (0.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

- Median annual wage: $98,880
- Median hourly wage: $47.54
- Total employment: 760 people (4.58 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Detectives and criminal investigators

- Median annual wage: $100,470
- Median hourly wage: $48.30
- Total employment: 140 people (0.86 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Telecommunications line installers and repairers

- Median annual wage: $103,140
- Median hourly wage: $49.59
- Total employment: 110 people (0.65 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Structural iron and steel workers

- Median annual wage: $111,800
- Median hourly wage: $53.75
- Total employment: 40 people (0.22 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

- Median annual wage: $122,550
- Median hourly wage: $58.92
- Total employment: 150 people (0.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. First-line supervisors of police and detectives

- Median annual wage: $131,340
- Median hourly wage: $63.15
- Total employment: 290 people (1.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cu Fleshman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 364 metros.

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