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2000 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Puerto Rico

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

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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 36,350 $21.55 $25.51 $53,070 1.1 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 1,570 $40.03 $43.10 $89,640 3.7 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 6,660 $27.99 $32.41 $67,400 1.8 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 430 $20.37 $22.41 $46,620 3.7 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 520 $27.82 $29.27 $60,880 2.7 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 2,260 $21.82 $25.05 $52,110 2.5 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 200 $20.07 $21.80 $45,350 4.6 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,180 $20.85 $24.22 $50,370 3.6 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 840 $27.01 $27.80 $57,810 1.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 4,350 $20.68 $23.16 $48,180 1.8 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 1,480 $20.59 $22.70 $47,220 1.3 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 1,520 $32.14 $32.52 $67,640 1.8 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 620 $21.21 $24.17 $50,280 2.6 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 560 $22.59 $24.22 $50,390 3.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 1,050 $22.82 $26.08 $54,240 4.4 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 120 $16.05 $16.84 $35,020 5.1 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 1,920 (2) (2) $27,990 1.5 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 640 $21.28 $23.38 $48,640 4.0 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 710 $35.10 $34.40 $71,550 2.1 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 660 $15.32 $15.69 $32,630 3.3 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 90 $9.46 $10.34 $21,510 4.8 %
  11-9071 Gaming Managers 70 $23.73 $25.29 $52,610 4.3 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 120 $17.10 $21.13 $43,960 6.4 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 950 $21.20 $26.66 $55,450 4.2 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 160 $31.31 $33.05 $68,750 7.1 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 350 $10.36 $14.08 $29,280 9.9 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 160 $15.11 $16.21 $33,730 6.0 %
 
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 32,450 $12.26 $14.07 $29,260 2.7 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 70 $11.00 $12.77 $26,570 7.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 740 $10.93 $12.65 $26,320 3.6 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 2,000 $10.73 $12.56 $26,120 2.3 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1,300 $9.70 $10.98 $22,840 6.7 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,620 $13.68 $14.69 $30,550 9.8 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 570 $15.18 $15.85 $32,970 4.0 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 100 $9.24 $10.70 $22,250 4.9 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1,080 $9.42 $11.63 $24,200 5.5 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 500 $12.03 $13.46 $28,000 3.6 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 650 $13.25 $14.93 $31,060 3.3 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 570 $20.50 $22.20 $46,180 4.8 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 70 $16.14 $15.88 $33,030 5.3 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 9,420 $12.09 $13.35 $27,780 2.4 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 500 $13.88 $15.58 $32,420 2.9 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 400 $16.70 $16.95 $35,250 4.1 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 720 $16.96 $20.28 $42,190 11.4 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors (4) $18.09 $25.18 $52,380 26.2 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 510 $10.89 $13.21 $27,480 9.2 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 170 $16.45 $19.77 $41,110 15.0 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 410 $12.19 $12.71 $26,430 5.8 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 820 $18.97 $22.62 $47,040 8.9 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,120 $9.58 $10.99 $22,870 11.1 %
 
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 6,090 $14.96 $16.41 $34,140 1.8 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,560 $14.35 $15.32 $31,860 2.2 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 210 $24.11 $25.03 $52,070 6.6 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 130 $26.56 $28.52 $59,320 4.6 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,400 $10.90 $11.99 $24,940 3.1 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,050 $19.85 $20.04 $41,680 2.5 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 330 $17.47 $19.20 $39,930 3.3 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 520 $18.48 $19.40 $40,350 1.9 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 130 $18.12 $20.17 $41,940 6.6 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 240 $9.26 $10.37 $21,580 3.7 %
 
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 12,860 $15.41 $16.72 $34,770 2.2 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 240 $23.67 $24.96 $51,920 4.3 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects (4) $22.79 $20.08 $41,780 16.3 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (4) $9.46 $10.30 $21,430 14.1 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 410 $11.52 $11.81 $24,560 3.3 %
  17-2021 Agricultural Engineers 40 $12.95 $14.21 $29,550 7.1 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 100 $17.57 $20.15 $41,910 3.4 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,850 $18.03 $19.41 $40,360 2.5 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 920 $19.34 $20.26 $42,140 4.0 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 210 $24.75 $25.63 $53,320 3.7 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 220 $19.69 $20.79 $43,240 6.8 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 160 $24.47 $25.34 $52,700 3.9 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 1,330 $21.87 $22.34 $46,480 1.5 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 530 $20.15 $20.67 $42,990 4.9 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 850 $11.14 $11.23 $23,360 4.1 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 60 $11.92 $11.96 $24,880 4.2 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 50 $15.31 $14.65 $30,470 5.0 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 960 $9.87 $11.18 $23,260 6.1 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 1,200 $12.04 $12.43 $25,860 4.3 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians (4) $12.76 $13.85 $28,810 9.7 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians (4) $14.55 $14.37 $29,890 5.7 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 530 $11.83 $12.44 $25,870 4.9 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 60 $16.04 $16.09 $33,470 5.6 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 580 $8.61 $8.56 $17,800 4.9 %
 
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 7,320 $14.02 $15.33 $31,890 2.6 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 380 $12.74 $15.37 $31,960 13.6 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 310 $16.65 $18.71 $38,910 7.6 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 30 $22.04 $22.54 $46,890 3.1 %
  19-1041 Epidemiologists 40 $12.78 $13.27 $27,610 2.3 %
  19-2031 Chemists 2,160 $15.50 $16.36 $34,020 1.8 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 330 $13.27 $15.88 $33,030 6.6 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (4) $13.30 $16.79 $34,920 11.7 %
  19-3011 Economists 130 $12.47 $15.14 $31,500 6.4 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 90 $18.21 $19.58 $40,730 5.7 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 230 $18.30 $18.68 $38,850 5.6 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists (4) $11.89 $13.75 $28,600 7.1 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 40 $14.42 $16.59 $34,510 6.4 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 90 $11.85 $12.37 $25,720 2.2 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 1,040 $12.78 $12.62 $26,240 2.9 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 80 $8.31 $9.30 $19,340 10.1 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 180 $11.28 $12.60 $26,210 4.4 %
 
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 14,040 $8.86 $9.39 $19,530 2.8 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 90 $13.27 $18.87 $39,250 3.4 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 1,660 $11.10 $11.51 $23,940 2.2 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 40 $11.63 $12.84 $26,720 8.4 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 160 $10.47 $13.04 $27,120 11.9 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 3,880 $9.35 $9.36 $19,470 2.3 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 650 $8.75 $9.17 $19,060 3.7 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 100 $10.21 $10.93 $22,740 5.2 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 460 $8.44 $8.91 $18,520 3.2 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 160 $16.07 $17.54 $36,480 4.0 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 4,050 $7.49 $7.88 $16,400 6.7 %
  21-2011 Clergy 70 $11.97 $12.78 $26,580 7.6 %
 
Legal Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
23-0000 Legal Occupations 5,070 $17.26 $22.66 $47,120 6.1 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 3,070 $19.15 $24.96 $51,910 8.6 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 60 $30.80 $32.78 $68,190 13.4 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 30 $13.25 $13.52 $28,120 3.9 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 460 $37.59 $36.29 $75,480 3.9 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 520 $12.41 $12.65 $26,310 6.0 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 240 $8.79 $10.37 $21,570 2.0 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 150 $14.42 $15.10 $31,400 10.2 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 90 $7.35 $8.75 $18,210 8.2 %
 
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 66,950 $11.17 $12.14 $25,260 2.2 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 840 (2) (2) $37,180 5.8 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 520 (2) (2) $31,910 3.2 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 380 (2) (2) $35,460 4.4 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (2) (2) $64,520 6.9 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 330 (2) (2) $43,770 4.3 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 330 (2) (2) $44,800 3.9 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (2) (2) $47,280 11.1 %
  25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (2) (2) $43,550 8.2 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (2) (2) $44,850 13.5 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (2) (2) $36,320 3.8 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (2) (2) $45,980 9.3 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (2) (2) $52,020 10.7 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (2) (2) $52,180 14.0 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 330 (2) (2) $44,130 20.4 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 490 (2) (2) $27,030 2.9 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 490 (2) (2) $34,510 2.2 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (2) (2) $39,930 6.2 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (2) (2) $40,540 9.7 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (2) (2) $38,520 8.9 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (2) (2) $43,880 6.0 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 330 (2) (2) $44,940 4.1 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (2) (2) $45,990 6.6 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (2) (2) $40,110 6.8 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (2) (2) $45,770 8.1 %
  25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants 60 (2) (2) $21,010 2.8 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (2) (2) $44,010 10.3 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,080 $11.61 $11.39 $23,690 2.8 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1,600 $7.48 $7.56 $15,730 3.0 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 960 (2) (2) $19,340 1.8 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 20,490 (2) (2) $22,490 0.9 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,210 (2) (2) $20,180 1.9 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 260 (2) (2) $20,690 1.9 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 9,210 (2) (2) $22,700 1.0 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 600 (2) (2) $22,140 1.4 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 680 (2) (2) $20,450 1.9 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School (4) (2) (2) $20,520 2.9 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 180 $10.79 $11.18 $23,250 8.0 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 480 $10.27 $9.76 $20,290 7.7 %
  25-4021 Librarians 1,600 $11.57 $11.88 $24,710 1.9 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 730 $7.12 $7.48 $15,550 5.8 %
  25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 100 $8.96 $9.21 $19,160 3.5 %
  25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 50 $9.55 $13.25 $27,560 9.3 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 260 $9.53 $9.72 $20,210 2.6 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 2,380 (2) (2) $13,470 4.2 %
 
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 6,190 $10.05 $12.51 $26,020 2.9 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 180 $21.00 $22.79 $47,400 7.5 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 30 $18.73 $18.71 $38,920 9.9 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 90 $15.44 $16.27 $33,850 12.7 %
  27-1022 Fashion Designers 30 $7.62 $8.03 $16,700 5.8 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 310 $6.82 $7.13 $14,830 8.0 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 610 $8.40 $9.87 $20,520 3.6 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 110 $18.54 $18.74 $38,990 6.2 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 420 $6.57 $7.38 $15,350 5.1 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers (4) $9.28 $10.37 $21,570 10.7 %
  27-2011 Actors (4) (2) (2) $13,180 7.1 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 220 (2) (2) $43,190 8.0 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 120 (2) (2) $22,400 9.5 %
  27-2031 Dancers 70 $6.49 $7.50 $15,600 11.0 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers (4) (2) (2) $27,200 5.4 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 140 (2) (2) $25,600 9.9 %
  27-3010 Announcers 250 $6.57 $9.53 $19,820 15.6 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 380 $13.10 $14.89 $30,980 5.2 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 730 $10.92 $12.62 $26,250 4.1 %
  27-3041 Editors 380 $16.90 $18.39 $38,250 5.2 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 70 $17.25 $17.40 $36,190 13.4 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 160 $17.63 $19.61 $40,800 7.2 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 70 $12.45 $13.42 $27,920 5.3 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 200 $8.31 $8.70 $18,090 5.6 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 300 $8.31 $8.65 $18,000 5.9 %
  27-4013 Radio Operators 120 $6.51 $7.06 $14,690 5.5 %
  27-4021 Photographers 210 $11.11 $11.28 $23,470 4.9 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 160 $9.99 $10.39 $21,620 4.5 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 30 $12.65 $15.01 $31,210 13.2 %
 
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 38,870 $8.63 $11.02 $22,920 4.2 %
  29-1020 Dentists (4) $19.87 $22.65 $47,110 7.3 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 510 $11.86 $12.09 $25,160 2.2 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 230 $24.55 $23.90 $49,710 2.8 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 1,960 $18.84 $19.02 $39,560 2.4 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists (4) $30.28 $30.99 $64,450 12.7 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 1,070 $27.39 $30.11 $62,640 5.4 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 210 $29.36 $31.44 $65,400 5.5 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 70 $28.89 $31.40 $65,310 7.1 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 130 $26.06 $26.43 $54,970 3.6 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 60 $43.92 $47.55 $98,890 8.5 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 170 $44.62 $48.57 $101,030 17.7 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 130 $11.29 $12.05 $25,050 10.7 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 13,920 $9.00 $10.03 $20,870 4.1 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 170 $11.37 $12.70 $26,410 4.4 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 460 $11.11 $12.04 $25,050 4.4 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists (4) $16.50 $18.55 $38,580 17.1 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 90 $14.84 $14.67 $30,510 7.3 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 530 $8.10 $8.25 $17,150 2.4 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 80 $11.04 $12.71 $26,430 4.4 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 70 $26.68 $25.02 $52,050 10.1 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 2,290 $10.27 $11.06 $23,010 3.7 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 710 $6.89 $7.71 $16,030 3.2 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (4) $12.91 $12.58 $26,160 5.3 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 290 $8.15 $8.19 $17,040 2.5 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (4) $8.56 $9.12 $18,960 2.7 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 90 $11.23 $11.33 $23,570 2.2 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 970 $7.86 $8.28 $17,230 2.0 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 840 $7.43 $8.14 $16,940 6.0 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 120 $6.40 $6.79 $14,120 4.1 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 930 $7.07 $7.70 $16,020 4.4 %
  29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 50 $7.15 $7.22 $15,020 6.3 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 240 $6.38 $6.48 $13,490 2.3 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 720 $6.62 $6.89 $14,330 2.8 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 70 $9.86 $11.17 $23,230 7.4 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 7,410 $6.51 $6.93 $14,420 2.1 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 800 $6.87 $7.48 $15,560 3.2 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (4) $6.57 $8.04 $16,720 10.2 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 250 $13.19 $14.93 $31,050 5.7 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 40 (2) (2) $23,640 4.0 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 10,660 $6.36 $6.88 $14,310 2.4 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 920 $6.44 $6.81 $14,160 4.5 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 2,390 $6.44 $6.93 $14,410 3.4 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 250 $6.13 $6.40 $13,310 5.9 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 40 $8.00 $8.13 $16,910 4.1 %
  31-2012 Occupational Therapist Aides 30 $6.94 $7.44 $15,470 3.2 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 320 $7.59 $7.91 $16,450 2.5 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 80 $7.85 $8.24 $17,150 5.8 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 2,080 $6.07 $6.14 $12,760 4.4 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 120 $8.99 $9.47 $19,700 6.4 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 90 $7.37 $8.33 $17,330 9.5 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists (4) $8.03 $8.29 $17,230 2.2 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 2,680 $6.19 $6.29 $13,080 2.4 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 210 $6.66 $6.81 $14,160 4.0 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 63,480 $7.50 $8.23 $17,110