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Temp Agency, Santa Clara, CA

A & A Inc., All Temporary, is a full-service temporary employment agency located in Santa Clara, CA. As a family-owned and operated business that has been in operation for over 40 years, we are committed to understanding the skills and interests of our hires and placing them into jobs that would be suited for their strengths.

A & A Inc. works with businesses to find the right candidate for temporary staffing, temp to perm, HR services, and direct hires. We also provide staffing and safety assessments, consultations, and insurance validations for your convenience. With generations of combined experience, you can be sure that we will find the “right” employees quickly and efficiently. Give us a call today!

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Who We Are in Santa Clara

A & A Inc. All Temporary provides temporary employment to residents of Santa Clara and nearby cities, including San Jose, Fremont, Milpitas, Campbell, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and several big cities and small towns. Our experienced team of experts can help individuals find work in all Major Industries, Including Manufacturing, Production, Semiconductor, Engineering, IT, Light Industrial, Administrative, Accounting, Mortgage Banking, and many others.

Our temporary jobs can be a few weeks, months, or on a contract basis, with the goal being to help you eventually find full-time, long term employment through one of the connections we build for you. Check back soon for more info about what we do for our successful, satisfied clients.

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- Cristina P., Accounts Manager, Data Media Source, Inc., San Jose CA

" We have been working with All Temporary for more than 10 years now, and their service has always been excellent! Their understanding of the business needs and culture of our organization enables them to provide us with a good “fit” of applicants to our business. They are professional and reliable, and I would not hesitate to recommend A & A, All Temps to anyone looking to help staff their employment openings."

- Damien A., Santa Clara, CA

“Tuve una excelente experiencia con A&A All Temps. Ellos me permitieron trabajar con diferentes personas en puestos de trabajo varía. Me ayudaron a conseguir un trabajo a tiempo completo con beneficios pagados. Me sentí como parte de su familia tan pronto de empecé a trabajar con All Temps. Volvería a recomendable que cualquier persona a All Temps que esté buscando un trabajo o está buscando un mejor trabajo. Antes de trabajar con All Temps trabajé manipulación de los alimentos pero con la ayuda de All Temps me contrataron para Con una posición de almacén y creyeron en mí y me consiguió trabajo permanente. Gracias All TEMPS.”!

- David E., San Jose, CA

“ Hello, my fellow Yelpers!!! I’ve been with this company for 6 months. This Temp agency tops all others!!! The staff is very professional. They will meet your standards and beyond! They're also very family-oriented. They helped to employ me when I needed it the most! I’m still in the same company, and I LOVE IT! A&A ALL TEMPS IS YOUR ONE STOP SPOT FOR PROFESSIONALS! THANKS, A MILLION TIMES AGAIN!!!”

- Johnny A., San Jose CA

" This is one of the best Temp Agencies in the South Bay Area!!!! I have had the best experience with A&A's staff. They went above and beyond to make sure I had the job I wanted. I've been working for the same company now for several months and happy to be there. Thank you, A&A, for being part of my journey, I Definitely recommend A&A for anyone looking for employment."

- Judie K., General Manager, Shoreline Electronics in Fremont, CA

“A & A, All Temporary, employment agency, is always my first choice for short- and long-term staffing. They strive to place appropriate people within our organization. April and her staff make it a point to understand our business needs and always provide responsive and dependable service.”

- Pat B., Owner, Banks Electric, Menlo Park CA

"I run a small Electrical Company, am self-employed, and had the opportunity to expand my business. I was referred to April and her team at "All Temps," and they helped provide me with a couple of qualified employees that enabled me to grow. I don't have to worry about payroll, any of the hiring process, or other administrative tasks involved with having employees...All Temporary does everything for me, and I am most grateful. Now, I'm referring other self-employed or small business owners their way...and will always use them to staff my employment needs!"

- Ricardo R., San Jose,CA

“ Working for A&A All Temporary has truly been a life-changing experience for me; they're a professional staff. It has a mom-and-pop business feel that gives you that personal attention that you just don't find with the corporate agencies. I am truly grateful for the staff @ A&A All Temporary, and I promise you will too.”

- Susan W., HR Generalist, Telewave, Inc., San Jose CA

“All Temporary Services took the time to really understand our business and what we need in terms of staffing it. April and her staff are always a pleasure to deal with, and they have a good understanding of the type of candidate(s) we’re looking for, both in terms of skill sets and personality. Many of these people have since been hired as full-time employees and remain employees with us today! We have used All Temps for over 30 years now and will continue to do so for all future staffing needs.”

- Tara S., Palo Alto, CA

" As an Administrative Support Contractor with All Temps, I have been well taken care of with many professional opportunities and experiences. In the caring hands of All Temps Staff and Management, I have been encouraged and appreciated for my work and effort."

- Thom W., HR/Section Manager, Micro-Mechanics in Morgan Hill, CA

“If you are looking for a Temporary Employment resource that really “walks-the-talk,” All Temps is your place to go! During the last seven years, I have used A & A, All Temporary, and always found them to be consistently professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and timely in providing qualified employees to fit our job needs. Over the years, I found that everyone at All Temps provides me with the “customer experience” because they understand my employment needs. That is really hard to come by these days! All Temporary has saved me time and money countless times because they do all the up-front work (i.e., searching and qualifying) to provide me with the right temporary employee (many whom we have ended up hiring permanently). I’m too busy to always search for the right qualified employee…and that is why I trust A & A, All Temporary to do just that!”

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We offer some of the best jobs you’ll find anywhere, with a long-standing roster of clients in just about any field you can think of. For our temporary and contract workers, our positions offer you the opportunity to enhance your resume, meet new people, and make valuable contacts. And many of our employees are offered positions on staff at our clients at the end of an assignment.

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At TemPositions, we’re all about connections. We give each and every candidate personalized attention and actionable strategies to excel their career path. We familiarize you with the interview process and serve as your personal employment representative. Top-quality professionals are the key to our success, and we do everything we can to make sure we find you the right full time and temporary jobs and that you’ll enjoy working with us.

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We offer more freedom and control over “full-time” jobs. Top-quality candidates like you are the key to our success, and we reward you with an extensive benefits program rivaling what you would find in a more restrictive position:

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What Are The Highest-Paying Jobs In The U.S.?

Updated: Apr 29, 2024, 1:29pm

Key Takeaways

• Out of the 20 highest-paying occupations according to the BLS, most are in the healthcare industry. ¹
• As of July 2023, the U.S. population stood at more than 334.9 million people. ²
• As of March 2024, 60.3% of the U.S. population aged 16 and older was employed. ³
• The average projected growth rate for all U.S. jobs from 2022–32 is 2.8%, adding approximately 4.7 million jobs total. ⁴
• Between 2019 and 2021, 49.8% of U.S. workers aged 25 years and older held an associate degree or higher. ⁵
• The median wealth of U.S. households increased during the Covid-19 pandemic, from $128,200 in 2019 to $166,900 in 2021. ⁶
• Among race and ethnicity groups in the U.S., Asian American households make the highest median annual income at $108,700, and Black households make the lowest at $52,860. ⁷

Looking for a rewarding, high-paying job? Healthcare jobs rank among the best-paying occupations in the U.S., but becoming a doctor isn’t your only option. In fact, you may not even need a graduate degree to secure one of the highest-paying jobs.

Though in general, incomes increase with degree level, qualifications for the highest-paying jobs in the U.S. vary from no degree requirement to a doctorate plus several years of experience.

U.S. income data shows that several factors influence salaries, including college major, industry, race and gender. Diving into the data reveals a complex relationship between education, income and employment. Keep reading to learn about the United States’ highest-paying jobs.

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Highest-Paying Occupations in the U.S.

What are the highest-paying jobs in America? Unsurprisingly, physicians, surgeons and psychiatrists rank near the top of the list. But chief executives, airline pilots and athletes also rank high.

Many of the highest-paying occupations in America are also among the fastest-growing jobs . For example, computer scientists, software developers, physician assistants and healthcare managers all report six-figure median salaries and projected job growth exceeding 20% from 2022–32, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Explore the highest-paying jobs based on BLS salary data in the table below. ¹ , ⁸

Qualifications for High-Earning Jobs

Want to know how to get a high-paying job? Earning a degree is a smart first step since high-earning jobs often require a college degree. And for many high-paying medical jobs , you’ll need a doctorate.

Explore the requirements and earning potential for different jobs with high average salaries below.

Physicians and Surgeons ⁹

• Physicians and surgeons typically need a bachelor’s degree and a medical degree.
• Three to nine years of an internship, a residency or a subspecialization
• One to three years of a fellowship
• In 2022, the median annual pay for physicians and surgeons was $229,300.
• Employment for physicians and surgeons is projected to grow by 3% from 2022–32.

The highest-paying medical jobs include pediatric surgeons, cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons and radiologists . These specialties report average annual salaries between $350,000 and $450,000.

However, medical doctors and surgeons often spend a decade or even longer on post-baccalaureate training and invest significant funds in their education. Median student debt among med students in the class of 2023 was $200,000, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. 10

Athletes and Sports Competitors ¹¹

• Athletes and sports competitors do not need formal education credentials, but they should have deep knowledge of their sport and strong athletic skills.
• Athletes usually begin training when they’re young and progress through various levels of competition until they reach the professional level.
• Certain sports and states require licensure or other credentials; for example, racecar drivers should have a valid driver’s license and a credential from an approved automobile racing organization to compete.
• In 2022, the median pay for athletes and sports competitors was $94,270 per year.
• Employment for these professionals is projected to grow by 9% from 2022–32, significantly faster than average.

Breaking into the competitive field of sports is difficult but can pay off. Athletes and sports competitors earn a median pay of over $94,000 per year, making this one of the highest-paying jobs without a college degree requirement.

Athlete salaries vary widely, with the lowest-earning 10% athletes earning less than $28,000 per year, while the highest-paid 10% make more than $239,000. The athlete profession is volatile, and careers tend not to last long, adding to the challenges of working in this field.

Dentists ¹²

• Dentists must graduate from an accredited dental program and pass written and clinical exams.
• In 2022, the median pay for dentists was $159,530 per year.
• Employment for dentists is projected to grow by 4% from 2022–32.

Like physicians and surgeons, dentists earn high salaries, but they need a doctorate to practice. The highest-paid dental professionals include oral and maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists and prosthodontists.

While demand for dentists continues to grow, high educational requirements keep the profession relatively small, with around 155,000 dentists practicing in 2022.

Airline and Commercial Pilots ¹³

• Airline pilots may need a bachelor’s degree and prior commercial or military pilot experience.
• For on-the-job training, commercial pilots typically need flight training and to meet FAA requirements.
• In 2022, the median pay for airline and commercial pilots was $148,900 per year.
• Employment for airline and commercial pilots is projected to grow by 4% from 2022–32.

Airline pilots rank among the highest-paying jobs that require only a bachelor’s degree. Prospective pilots must also meet physical health requirements and complete flight training.

Even the lowest-paid pilots report six-figure salaries, with the highest-paid professionals earning a median pay of $239,000. The highest-paying industries include express delivery services and scheduled air transportation. ¹³

U.S. Employment Rates and Layoffs

With 2023 layoffs making headlines, it’s worth looking at the U.S. unemployment rate over the past two decades. The country’s current sub-4.0% unemployment rate is historically low. ³ Economic events such as the Great Recession and the Covid-19 pandemic have shaped U.S. employment rates and layoffs in the 21st century, putting many people on the hunt for a recession-proof job .

U.S. Employment Grew Steadily From the End of the 2008–09 Great Recession to the Beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic ¹⁴ , ¹⁵

• The U.S. unemployment rate in December 2007 rose from 5% to 10%.
• By late 2009, nearly 15 million people were unemployed.
• After the Great Recession led to a national spike in unemployment, the country’s labor force slowly recovered.
• By 2017, total employment numbers grew to 5% higher than in 2007.

0.4%: Average Annual Growth of U.S. Labor Force From 2010–20 ¹⁴ , ¹⁶

• By 2019, 88% of men and 76% of women between the ages of 25 and 54 were working or seeking work.
• The national unemployment rate surged to 13% in the second quarter of 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Unemployment lowered to 6.7% by the fourth quarter of 2020.

1.6 Million: Layoffs as of December 2023 ¹⁷ , ¹⁸

• The industries most affected by 2023 layoffs included professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, and construction.
• In April 2020, Covid-19 lockdowns led to the layoffs of 16 million Americans.
• While the pandemic continued to affect the workforce, the number of layoffs dropped to 1.6 million in December 2023.

3.8%: U.S. Unemployment Rate as of March 2024 ³ , ¹⁹

• North Dakota (2%)
• South Dakota (2.1%)
• Vermont (2.2%)
• Maryland (2.5%)
• Nebraska (2.5%)
• In contrast with the high unemployment rate in 2020, the U.S. unemployment rate dropped below 4.0% in 2024.
• As of 2024, the groups with the highest unemployment rate include teenagers and those with a high school diploma or less.

6.4 Million: Unemployed People in the U.S. as of March 2024 ³ , ¹⁹

• California (5.3%)
• The District of Columbia (5.2%)
• Nevada (5.1%)
• Washington (4.8%)
• New Jersey (4.8%)
• Most of America’s unemployed workers had been unemployed for less than five weeks, followed by those unemployed for 5 to 14 weeks.

Average Income by Demographic

In 2021, the average income in the U.S. exceeded $60,000 for the first time, according to data from the Social Security Administration .

That’s a significant increase over the $50,000 average wage in 2017 or the $40,000 average wage in 2007. Since 1985, only one year—2009, the depths of the Great Recession—has seen a drop in average wages.

$48,060: 2023 Median Individual Income in the U.S. 20 , 7

U.S. Census data reveals that the median household income exceeded $74,000 in 2022. As the number of people in the household increases, so does the median household income.

Earnings by Race and Gender

• In 2023, full-time wage and salary working women earned a median weekly income of $1,005, which was 83.6% of the $1,202 median earned by men. ²¹
• In 2022, Black women earned 70% as much as white men, and Hispanic women earned only 65% as much. ²²
• On average, white U.S. households have significantly more wealth than all but Asian households. ⁶

Race and gender influence income, with white and Asian Americans reporting higher median incomes than Black or Hispanic Americans. Women also reported lower earnings than men, with Black and Hispanic women experiencing the largest gender pay gap.

Women earn less in spite of the fact that they are more likely to hold college degrees than men, with 48% of employed women and 41% of employed men holding a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2022. ²²

Income, Employment and Educational Attainment

How does educational attainment––also known your degree level––impact income and employment? The research is clear: Earning a college degree usually equates to a higher household income, lower unemployment rate and higher lifetime earnings. And yet most U.S. workers do not hold a college degree.

While a higher level of education often pays off, the degree type matters. The highest-paying majors include business and STEM, while liberal arts, education and fine arts majors report lower wages. ²³

50.3%: Proportion of U.S. Workers Ages 25 and Older Without College Degrees ⁵

• More than half of U.S. workers do not hold a college degree, yet several of the highest-paying careers require one.
• College graduates make up 76.5% of chief executives, for example, and 67.5% of athletes and sports competitors.

$118,300: Median Annual Household Income Where Householder Holds a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher ⁷

• Some college: $68,690
• High school, no college: $51,470
• No high school diploma: $34,850

Household income and educational attainment share a strong correlation. Compared to households where a high school diploma represents the highest educational attainment, householders with a bachelor’s degree or higher report a median household income nearly twice as high. And only households with bachelor’s degrees report a six-figure median annual income.

$60,000: Median Annual Income for Recent College Graduates With Bachelor’s Degrees, Ages 22 to 27 ²³

For high school graduates of the same age, median earnings were $36,000 per year. This shows that even for early-career professionals, a bachelor’s degree tends to pay off.

Income and Unemployment Rate by Degree Attainment

Professionals with higher-level degrees tend to report higher median salaries and lower unemployment rates. In fact, a bachelor’s degree means nearly $600 more in weekly pay compared with a high school diploma. And when comparing people with a high school diploma and doctorate, those with a high school diploma report a four-times higher unemployment rate. ²⁴

Lifetime Earnings: Workers With Bachelor’s Degrees Earn 75% More Than Those With Only High School Diplomas ²⁵

Degree level affects lifetime earnings, with a significant boost for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher. As the lifetime earning figures below demonstrate, college is worth it .

• Professional degree: $4.7 million
• Doctorate: $4 million
• Master’s degree: $3.2 million
• Bachelor’s degree: $2.8 million
• Associate degree: $2 million
• Some college, no degree: $1.9 million
• High school diploma: $1.6 million
• No high school diploma: $1.2 million

College Majors With the Highest Median Midcareer Wages ²³

When it comes time to choose a major , you’re also shaping your earning potential. Based on mid-career wages, earning an engineering degree offers the highest income.

• Chemical engineering: $133,000
• Computer engineering : $125,000
• Aerospace engineering: $120,000
• Electrical engineering : $112,000
• Mechanical engineering : $111,000
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
• U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts
• BLS, April 5, 2024 Employment Situation Summary
• BLS, Sept. 6, 2023 Employment Projections News Release
• BLS, Educational Attainment for Workers 25 Years and Older by Detailed Occupation
• Pew Research Center, “Wealth Surged in the Pandemic, but Debt Endures for Poorer Black and Hispanic Families”
• U.S. Census Bureau, Income in the United States: 2022
• BLS, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
• BLS OOH, Physicians and Surgeons
• Association of American Medical Colleges, You Can Afford Medical School
• BLS OOH, Athletes and Sports Competitors
• BLS OOH, Dentists
• BLS OOH, Airline and Commercial Pilots
• BLS Monthly Labor Review (MLR), Projections Overview and Highlights, 2020–30
• BLS MLR, “Great Recession, Great Recovery? Trends From the Current Population Survey”
• BLS MLR, “Unemployment Rises in 2020, as the Country Battles the Covid-19 Pandemic”
• BLS, April 2, 2024 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary
• BLS, The Economics Daily (TED), “Temporary Layoffs Remain High Following Unprecedented Surge in Early 2020”
• BLS, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
• Social Security Administration, Average Wage Index
• BLS TED, “Women’s Earnings Were 83.6% of Men’s in 2023”
• Pew Research Center, “The Enduring Grip of the Gender Pay Gap”
• Federal Reserve Bank of New York, The Labor Market for Recent College Graduates
• BLS Employment Projections, Education Pays
• Georgetown University, the College Payoff

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Highest-Paying Jobs

What is the highest-paid job in the world.

Healthcare jobs rank among the highest-paid occupations in the world. In the U.S., pediatric surgeons reported the highest average salaries, earning over $449,320 in May 2023, according to the BLS.

What career has the highest salary?

Physicians and surgeons report the highest salaries in the U.S., with pediatric surgeons earning the highest mean wage at nearly $450,000 per year, the BLS reports. Cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons, radiologists and surgeons also rank among the highest-paid occupations in the country.

What is the highest-paying IT job?

Computer and information research scientists report the highest pay in tech, with a median salary of $145,080 in May 2023, per the BLS. The highest-paying tech jobs requiring only a bachelor’s degree include software developer, computer network architect and information security analyst.

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Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, has chosen Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota as her running mate, elevating a former football coach whose rural roots, liberal policies and buzzy takedowns of former President Donald J. Trump have recently put him on the map.

Mr. Walz, 60, emerged from a field of candidates who had better name recognition and more politically advantageous home states. Minnesota is not a top-tier presidential battleground and is unlikely to prove critical to a Harris-Walz victory.

But he jumped to the top of Ms. Harris’s list in a matter of days, helped by cable news appearances in which he declared that Republicans were “weird.” The new, clear articulation of why voters should reject Mr. Trump caught on fast and turned the spotlight on the plain-spoken Midwesterner behind it.

“One of the things that stood out to me about Tim is how his convictions on fighting for middle class families run deep,” Ms. Harris said in a social media post confirming his selection. “It’s personal.”

Mr. Walz (pronounced Walls) will appear with Ms. Harris at a rally on Tuesday evening in Philadelphia, their first appearance as the Democratic ticket. In his own post on social media, Mr. Walz said it was the “honor of a lifetime” to be chosen as her running mate.

“Vice President Harris is showing us the politics of what’s possible. It reminds me a bit of the first day of school,” he said.

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