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22 jobs where people make far less now than they would have ten years ago

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American jobs have taken some hits over the years.

There are some that will be all but obsolete by 2020, and others that pay significantly less now than they did just a decade ago.

While some of these occupations are one and the same, other jobs with declining salaries have also seen an increase in the number of people holding these jobs, which could indicate an oversaturation in the job market that's driving down wages.

To find the careers with the biggest drop in salary, we took a look at the BLS's occupational employment and wages data from 2005 and 2015, adjusted the 2005 wage data for inflation, and calculated the percent of decrease in average annual wages.

Here are 22 jobs where people make at least 10% less now than they would have ten years ago:

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Fabric menders, except garment

Percent decrease in wages: 59.88%

Annual average wage in 2005, adjusted for inflation: $41,314

Annual average wage 2015: $25,840

Dollars less in wages: $15,474

People who held this job in 2005: 2,140

People who held this job in 2015: 620



Chiropractors

Percent decrease in wages: 27.08%

Annual average wage in 2005, adjusted for inflation: $99,596

Annual average wage 2015: $78,370

Dollars less in wages: $21,226

People who held this job in 2005: 24,290

People who held this job in 2015: 32,080



Locomotive engineers

Percent decrease in wages: 23.15%

Annual average wage in 2005, adjusted for inflation: $73,101

Annual average wage 2015: $59,360

Dollars less in wages: $13,741

People who held this job in 2005: 37,390

People who held this job in 2015: 37,490



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