Which US jobs experienced biggest pay hikes in 2023?
Certain US jobs experienced unusually substantial wage rises over last year, driven by robust labour market
The average weekly wage for workers in the United States increased by 1.7% between 2019 and 2023, despite rising costs for everything from groceries to rent, as per the government labour statistics.
According to a recent survey by compensation data firm Payscale, certain jobs experienced unusually substantial wage rises over the last year, driven by a robust labour market.
These ten jobs, together with their median salary, have the fastest compensation growth in 2023 when compared to the previous year. Based on replies from over 3,500 employees in 15 different job titles, the analysis was conducted.
Assistant manager, customer service
2023 wage growth: 24%
Median pay: $44,200
Hairstylist
2023 wage growth: 22%
Median pay: $34,300
Master plumber
2023 wage growth: 21%
Median pay: $82,700
Automotive body repairer
2023 wage growth: 21%
Median pay: $52,100
Job coach
2023 wage growth: 21%
Median pay: $46,600
Audio/visual technician
2023 wage growth: 20%
Median pay: $57,100
Animator
2023 wage growth: 19%
Median pay: $71,400
Fitness coach
2023 wage growth: 19%
Median pay: $51,100
Roofer
2023 wage growth: 19%
Median pay: $51,700
General manager
2023 wage growth: 18%
Median pay: $70,700
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