10 highest-paying jobs for young people

Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
2017 jobs: 68,590
Four-year growth: 5%
Avg. hourly earnings: $25.90
Percentage of workers 19–24: 22%

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
2017 jobs: 35,352
Four-year growth: 7%
Avg. hourly earnings: $22.28
Percentage of workers 19–24: 20%

Forensic Science Technicians
2017 jobs: 15,033
Four-year growth: 12%
Avg. hourly earnings: $29.04
Percentage of workers 19–24: 18%

Camera Operators, TV, Video and Motion Picture
2017 jobs: 20,616
Four-year growth: 7%
Avg. hourly earnings: $27.85
Percentage of workers 19–24: 15%

Physical Therapist Assistants
2017 jobs: 87,426
Four-year growth: 13%
Avg. hourly earnings: $26.59
Percentage of workers 19–24: 15%

Film and Video Editors
2017 jobs: 30,073
Four-year growth: 18%
Avg. hourly earnings: $38.89
Percentage of workers 19–24: 13%

Surgical Technologists
2017 jobs: 106,195
Four-year growth: 7%
Avg. hourly earnings: $31.66
Percentage of workers 19–24: 11%

Sound Engineering Technicians
2017 jobs: 106,195
Four-year growth: 8%
Avg. hourly earnings: $29.87
Percentage of workers 19–24: 11%

Public Relations Specialists
2017 jobs: 240,660
Four-year growth: 7%
Avg. hourly earnings: $31.66
Percentage of workers 19–24: 9%

Web Developers
2017 jobs: 142,682
Four-year growth: 19%
Avg. hourly earnings: $34.09
Percentage of workers 19–24: 8%