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2000 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Massachusetts

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Massachusetts.

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Management Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
11-0000 Management Occupations 255,070 $33.72 $36.97 $76,890 1.1 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 16,250 (3) $56.78 $118,100 1.6 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 64,430 $36.17 $39.52 $82,190 1.8 %
  11-1031 Legislators 630 $6.67 $8.48 $17,630 5.6 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 3,490 $28.87 $31.45 $65,410 2.9 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 8,970 $40.98 $41.36 $86,020 1.9 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 12,600 $41.71 $43.14 $89,740 2.3 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers (4) $24.79 $26.59 $55,310 3.0 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 12,970 $26.38 $28.56 $59,410 1.2 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 12,590 $39.80 $40.69 $84,630 1.2 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 29,020 $35.77 $39.48 $82,130 4.4 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 8,220 $30.83 $33.18 $69,020 1.8 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 5,870 $32.42 $34.15 $71,020 1.3 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 3,670 $29.69 $31.41 $65,330 1.3 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,910 $26.82 $28.23 $58,720 2.2 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 40 $17.56 $24.98 $51,950 9.1 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 6,230 $32.48 $33.10 $68,860 2.3 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 2,230 $17.36 $18.44 $38,360 5.0 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 5,010 (2) (2) $67,180 1.4 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 5,130 $28.31 $31.85 $66,250 4.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 9,220 $45.47 $46.13 $95,960 1.3 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 8,610 $17.82 $18.39 $38,250 2.8 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 400 $35.39 $32.33 $67,250 6.0 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 740 $16.96 $18.33 $38,120 3.0 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 7,320 $27.03 $29.55 $61,460 3.8 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 1,700 $48.84 $47.72 $99,250 9.1 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 390 $26.22 $25.83 $53,730 1.2 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 4,740 $23.15 $25.69 $53,430 2.3 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 3,520 $18.52 $19.25 $40,050 1.6 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 135,740 $23.68 $25.90 $53,860 1.3 %
  13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 50 $29.08 $27.65 $57,520 8.7 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 440 $20.58 $21.91 $45,570 4.1 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 3,700 $19.16 $20.63 $42,900 2.3 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 6,740 $21.13 $22.15 $46,080 1.1 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 4,100 $19.09 $19.51 $40,580 2.1 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 140 $24.74 $25.14 $52,300 3.5 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 3,260 $22.93 $24.31 $50,560 3.5 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 4,930 $26.38 $27.57 $57,350 3.0 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 110 $26.69 $26.65 $55,430 5.3 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 6,990 $20.24 $23.76 $49,420 3.3 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 2,300 $21.25 $22.78 $47,380 2.1 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 5,470 $23.15 $24.83 $51,640 3.1 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 14,560 $33.39 $34.52 $71,790 2.7 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 1,110 $18.19 $18.98 $39,480 1.4 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 25,980 $21.73 $23.18 $48,220 1.3 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 930 $18.13 $19.44 $40,440 4.3 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 2,020 $27.52 $28.45 $59,170 2.8 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 1,320 $20.79 $23.27 $48,410 3.1 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 6,990 $25.71 $29.60 $61,570 3.5 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 4,340 $31.12 $34.89 $72,580 6.9 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 3,530 $24.14 $25.32 $52,680 1.5 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 920 $40.29 $41.61 $86,540 8.6 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 610 $15.48 $16.41 $34,130 5.0 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 4,090 $22.53 $25.39 $52,800 3.7 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2,180 $23.36 $23.47 $48,820 1.5 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 1,510 $20.59 $22.48 $46,750 6.3 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 120,030 $30.51 $31.62 $65,770 1.1 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 1,040 $32.90 $34.66 $72,100 3.5 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 19,680 $31.71 $33.73 $70,150 2.4 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 23,620 $36.86 $37.70 $78,410 1.5 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 14,230 $37.73 $37.98 $79,000 1.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 19,050 $21.25 $22.52 $46,850 2.0 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 17,000 $30.68 $31.32 $65,150 1.0 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 3,480 $25.93 $27.48 $57,160 2.0 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 9,760 $26.89 $27.94 $58,120 1.1 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 3,700 $27.97 $28.84 $59,990 1.4 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 370 $36.27 $38.66 $80,420 5.7 %
  15-2021 Mathematicians 70 $39.47 $36.11 $75,110 6.7 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 2,140 $21.09 $23.28 $48,410 2.9 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 390 $26.01 $27.43 $57,040 4.1 %
  15-2091 Mathematical Technicians (4) $16.57 $17.49 $36,370 3.0 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 76,600 $27.04 $28.48 $59,230 1.2 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 3,440 $24.82 $26.02 $54,110 1.2 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 540 $22.52 $23.80 $49,500 4.1 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (4) $18.65 $18.44 $38,350 17.0 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 710 $19.22 $20.14 $41,890 3.1 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers (4) $32.67 $33.78 $70,270 5.6 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 740 $31.10 $32.05 $66,660 2.8 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 1,160 $30.31 $31.00 $64,490 1.6 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 4,970 $27.00 $28.08 $58,410 1.6 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 2,880 $38.49 $38.67 $80,430 2.0 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 8,690 $35.78 $35.97 $74,820 1.7 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 3,660 $32.81 $33.80 $70,290 1.7 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 2,590 $29.40 $29.47 $61,290 1.4 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 1,220 $27.05 $30.01 $62,410 4.4 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 6,400 $29.23 $29.73 $61,840 1.2 %
  17-2121 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 60 $30.45 $29.73 $61,840 2.6 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 1,350 $31.30 $31.81 $66,170 1.5 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 7,060 $31.01 $31.85 $66,250 1.3 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (4) $25.02 $26.34 $54,790 5.4 %
  17-2161 Nuclear Engineers 120 $36.84 $37.23 $77,430 3.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 1,690 $19.45 $20.19 $42,000 3.9 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 1,550 $21.77 $23.18 $48,210 3.5 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 2,290 $20.55 $21.65 $45,030 3.0 %
  17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 400 $25.95 $29.99 $62,390 13.5 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 820 $20.48 $20.06 $41,730 3.6 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 7,260 $20.81 $21.10 $43,880 1.1 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 2,680 $17.53 $18.44 $38,350 5.2 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 300 $17.00 $18.08 $37,610 2.4 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 2,140 $22.46 $23.49 $48,870 3.5 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 1,670 $20.62 $21.34 $44,390 1.4 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 410 $14.70 $14.94 $31,060 2.3 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 40,410 $21.56 $24.76 $51,500 3.2 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 270 $28.72 $28.31 $58,890 1.6 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists (4) $31.48 $31.86 $66,270 2.3 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 800 $24.25 $27.75 $57,720 4.5 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 150 $23.77 $24.27 $50,480 3.3 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 180 $24.42 $25.76 $53,580 5.4 %
  19-1041 Epidemiologists 140 $25.22 $25.79 $53,650 5.3 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 3,700 $28.34 $31.28 $65,070 2.6 %
  19-2011 Astronomers 40 $55.50 $50.49 $105,020 4.0 %
  19-2012 Physicists 340 $42.92 $41.24 $85,770 4.1 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists (4) $31.47 $31.67 $65,870 2.5 %
  19-2031 Chemists 3,500 $27.65 $29.38 $61,110 3.9 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists 260 $38.12 $38.00 $79,050 2.9 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 1,370 $25.70 $26.08 $54,240 2.8 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 470 $21.35 $23.64 $49,170 5.4 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 110 $29.43 $27.85 $57,920 2.5 %
  19-3011 Economists 600 $28.25 $31.68 $65,900 7.3 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 5,660 $22.66 $27.06 $56,280 7.8 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers 250 $14.35 $14.94 $31,080 6.1 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 4,280 $21.59 $22.20 $46,180 3.2 %
  19-3032 Industrial-Organizational Psychologists (4) $37.65 $33.89 $70,490 10.4 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 860 $24.22 $23.97 $49,870 2.9 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (4) $14.09 $16.14 $33,570 2.9 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 2,010 $17.23 $18.21 $37,870 2.4 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 2,050 $16.10 $17.35 $36,090 2.1 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 120 $17.45 $18.34 $38,150 5.8 %
  19-4051 Nuclear Technicians 30 $18.79 $20.36 $42,350 7.8 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 510 $16.02 $16.96 $35,280 1.9 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 49,040 $14.63 $16.25 $33,800 2.7 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 1,590 $13.69 $14.54 $30,250 3.0 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 6,350 $21.21 $20.93 $43,540 1.9 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 130 $14.63 $14.79 $30,760 1.6 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 3,000 $12.65 $14.63 $30,430 4.7 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 3,400 $11.11 $13.20 $27,450 4.4 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 7,960 $16.08 $16.71 $34,770 2.7 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 3,950 $17.66 $18.14 $37,740 2.9 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 3,160 $15.71 $17.18 $35,730 3.1 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 1,640 $15.75 $19.00 $39,520 7.5 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 10,510 $11.28 $12.05 $25,070 2.5 %
  21-2011 Clergy 300 $17.40 $18.06 $37,560 1.7 %
  21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 70 $18.55 $21.71 $45,160 17.7 %
 
Legal Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
23-0000 Legal Occupations 24,370 $37.25 $40.23 $83,680 12.1 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 14,980 $58.40 $52.50 $109,200 13.6 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 4,510 $16.19 $17.49 $36,370 4.6 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 280 $18.98 $17.96 $37,350 6.7 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 180 $18.52 $23.75 $49,410 6.9 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 202,700 $18.50 $19.17 $39,870 1.9 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 1,840 (2) (2) $58,370 4.2 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 760 (2) (2) $52,150 3.2 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,030 (2) (2) $51,070 2.2 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 570 (2) (2) $64,820 6.1 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,230 (2) (2) $60,260 3.6 %
  25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 320 (2) (2) $68,500 5.5 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 430 (2) (2) $59,260 3.1 %
  25-1053 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (2) (2) $57,120 2.9 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 630 (2) (2) $67,020 3.9 %
  25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (2) (2) $54,940 2.6 %
  25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (2) (2) $56,520 3.2 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 810 (2) (2) $64,630 3.3 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 200 (2) (2) $52,900 3.2 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 300 (2) (2) $60,770 4.4 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 1,140 (2) (2) $56,690 4.9 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (2) (2) $49,620 2.5 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 3,000 (2) (2) $83,520 8.8 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 1,430 (2) (2) $46,320 3.7 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,310 (2) (2) $47,550 1.6 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (2) (2) $43,180 1.9 %
  25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary 390 (2) (2) $83,000 7.5 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 300 (2) (2) $49,860 4.1 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 2,970 (2) (2) $45,520 2.7 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 990 (2) (2) $47,040 3.0 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 2,310 (2) (2) $47,560 2.4 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 560 (2) (2) $49,880 3.0 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 540 (2) (2) $52,850 3.0 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 770 (2) (2) $52,140 3.7 %
  25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants (4) (2) (2) $25,480 2.5 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 440 (2) (2) $46,430 4.6 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2,160 $20.55 $22.63 $47,070 6.6 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 13,770 $9.86 $10.49 $21,820 1.7 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 3,090 (2) (2) $42,600 1.2 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 31,360 (2) (2) $45,320 0.9 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 15,930 (2) (2) $43,080 1.2 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 180 (2) (2) $41,090 3.3 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 25,250 (2) (2) $44,550 1.1 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 4,890 (2) (2) $44,970 2.4 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 6,140 (2) (2) $42,230 1.7 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 2,710 (2) (2) $41,300 1.7 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 3,560 (2) (2) $41,040 2.0 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 1,780 $17.18 $17.30 $35,980 2.7 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 6,130 $16.01 $17.25 $35,890 2.8 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 1,130 $15.70 $16.96 $35,270 1.9 %
  25-4021 Librarians 4,290 $20.71 $20.67 $43,000 1.3 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 3,440 $11.38 $11.63 $24,200 2.1 %
  25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 680 $18.64 $18.86 $39,240 3.5 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 2,870 $23.88 $23.83 $49,570 2.7 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 29,450 (2) (2) $19,350 2.1 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 39,120 $18.39 $20.03 $41,650 1.4 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 600 $25.47 $27.23 $56,630 3.9 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 430 $17.86 $16.77 $34,880 6.3 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 1,150 $21.29 $22.92 $47,670 3.8 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 1,270 $25.38 $26.19 $54,470 3.4 %
  27-1022 Fashion Designers 100 $18.02 $21.04 $43,760 7.8 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 1,140 $11.73 $12.06 $25,070 3.6 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 4,370 $19.35 $20.63 $42,910 1.7 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 1,130 $20.39 $22.27 $46,320 3.3 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 760 $10.81 $12.65 $26,310 2.6 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 290 $16.76 $17.44 $36,270 5.3 %
  27-2011 Actors 710 (2) (2) $31,460 6.9 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 1,090 (2) (2) $43,080 2.7 %
  27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors (4) (2) (2) $49,180 5.1 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 1,160 (2) (2) $24,520 5.1 %
  27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 170 (2) (2) $22,310 5.7 %
  27-2031 Dancers 240 $15.36 $14.19 $29,510 6.1 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 80 $16.71 $18.36 $38,180 6.3 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers 110 (2) (2) $42,530 7.1 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 790 (2) (2) $38,920 15.9 %
  27-3010 Announcers 1,080 $12.80 $13.29 $27,630 5.2 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 1,910 $13.72 $16.52 $34,360 3.5 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 3,030 $19.57 $21.57 $44,870 2.0 %
  27-3041 Editors 4,830 $21.76 $22.74 $47,300 2.1 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 2,610 $26.11 $27.53 $57,270 2.7 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 1,360 $21.80 $23.25 $48,360 3.0 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 650 $16.63 $17.01 $35,390 4.9 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 1,020 $14.51 $15.97 $33,220 4.2 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 880 $13.83 $15.92 $33,110 4.0 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 230 $13.83 $22.30 $46,370 25.5 %
  27-4021 Photographers 1,410 $12.31 $13.63 $28,350 7.2 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 470 $12.53 $15.16 $31,530 7.5 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 320 $18.70 $20.63 $42,910 5.2 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 184,880 $21.76 $24.51 $50,990 2.2 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors (4) $21.05 $24.77 $51,520 8.6 %
  29-1020 Dentists 2,990 $59.45 $51.61 $107,340 12.4 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 1,750 $16.15 $17.37 $36,140 2.5 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 930 $50.83 $48.51 $100,900 24.3 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 4,650 $32.88 $32.23 $67,040 0.9 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 520 (3) $65.08 $135,360 16.9 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 3,870 $66.28 $55.13 $114,660 14.3 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 2,400 $62.57 $54.68 $113,730 8.5 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists (4) (3) $61.31 $127,520 13.8 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 2,550 (3) $63.33 $131,730 19.4 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 500 $57.92 $56.72 $117,970 4.3 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 780 (3) $67.12 $139,620 17.4 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 1,020 $26.08 $25.60 $53,250 3.2 %
  29-1081 Podiatrists 60 $41.61 $40.02 $83,240 10.7 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 76,470 $23.75 $24.02 $49,970 1.2 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 250 $23.27 $22.92 $47,670 2.0 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 3,060 $23.67 $24.59 $51,150 2.0 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 4,370 $25.25 $26.17 $54,440 1.2 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 300 $24.31 $25.46 $52,960 4.4 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 890 $13.41 $13.90 $28,920 1.6 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 2,670 $20.60 $20.73 $43,110