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2000 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

South Dakota


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

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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 14,010 $26.72 $29.75 $61,880 1.3 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 930 $32.53 $37.37 $77,730 8.8 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 3,950 $33.23 $36.54 $76,000 1.5 %
  11-1031 Legislators 480 $12.77 $13.50 $28,070 2.3 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 90 $26.05 $28.39 $59,050 4.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 250 $33.89 $34.57 $71,900 3.1 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 420 $39.85 $41.50 $86,320 6.0 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 120 $31.47 $31.08 $64,650 3.0 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 280 $25.33 $26.97 $56,090 2.8 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 200 $34.16 $37.45 $77,900 5.6 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 1,170 $28.65 $31.23 $64,950 2.2 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 310 $26.36 $27.89 $58,000 2.0 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 440 $26.69 $29.17 $60,680 5.3 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 140 $26.18 $29.00 $60,320 5.4 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 150 $25.38 $27.98 $58,190 5.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 430 $27.07 $27.00 $56,150 3.4 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 60 $16.62 $16.58 $34,480 3.8 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 630 (2) (2) $51,010 2.3 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 190 $35.68 $36.79 $76,520 3.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 220 $34.42 $34.84 $72,470 1.9 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 860 $16.44 $17.00 $35,360 1.9 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors (4) $17.14 $17.32 $36,030 4.1 %
  11-9071 Gaming Managers 30 $19.20 $19.58 $40,730 5.0 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 140 $18.53 $18.36 $38,190 2.3 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 710 $26.91 $28.76 $59,810 2.4 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 100 $31.63 $32.56 $67,720 2.6 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 330 $19.03 $18.85 $39,200 0.6 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 410 $12.71 $14.56 $30,290 5.3 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 190 $19.04 $19.48 $40,520 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 11,410 $16.57 $17.89 $37,200 1.4 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 200 $16.88 $17.64 $36,690 2.2 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 230 $14.35 $15.19 $31,600 2.4 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 670 $16.18 $17.45 $36,300 2.0 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 670 $18.87 $19.40 $40,360 2.7 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage (4) $19.58 $19.87 $41,330 2.3 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 550 $15.76 $16.43 $34,180 1.8 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 480 $17.10 $17.74 $36,890 2.0 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 50 $14.59 $14.63 $30,420 2.9 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 970 $14.29 $15.65 $32,560 3.0 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 170 $15.99 $17.88 $37,190 4.0 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 460 $15.21 $15.91 $33,080 1.4 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 700 $19.90 $22.67 $47,150 6.2 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 80 $12.68 $13.23 $27,510 3.8 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 2,510 $16.94 $18.49 $38,470 1.6 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 230 $13.65 $14.28 $29,710 3.0 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 160 $17.68 $18.14 $37,740 2.2 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 240 $16.01 $17.60 $36,600 3.4 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 150 $20.18 $21.24 $44,180 3.1 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors (4) $29.27 $28.02 $58,270 7.6 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 160 $16.34 $18.88 $39,270 6.1 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 60 $20.97 $22.83 $47,480 4.7 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 70 $18.14 $17.70 $36,820 8.1 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 1,580 $17.38 $17.87 $37,160 1.8 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 170 $13.26 $15.31 $31,850 2.8 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (4) $9.93 $10.62 $22,080 10.4 %
 
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 6,030 $14.95 $16.78 $34,900 6.3 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 770 $20.23 $21.10 $43,890 2.7 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 290 $21.10 $22.67 $47,150 4.9 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 70 $27.69 $28.15 $58,550 5.1 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 3,320 $11.65 $12.19 $25,350 3.0 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 580 $25.15 $25.76 $53,580 1.4 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 70 $21.97 $22.40 $46,600 2.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 500 $21.64 $21.68 $45,090 1.6 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 380 $17.20 $19.41 $40,380 3.4 %
 
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 4,090 $18.69 $20.09 $41,780 2.1 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 70 $23.85 $23.83 $49,570 5.0 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 30 $16.60 $17.66 $36,740 3.3 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 40 $13.41 $15.64 $32,530 8.0 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 100 $13.19 $14.60 $30,380 3.5 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 640 $24.17 $25.08 $52,170 3.9 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 150 $16.48 $17.85 $37,130 5.5 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 120 $26.68 $27.03 $56,220 3.2 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 220 $25.67 $26.68 $55,490 2.4 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 50 $22.27 $23.32 $48,510 3.2 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (4) $23.92 $23.12 $48,090 4.6 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 320 $25.23 $25.99 $54,050 4.0 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 30 $21.46 $21.21 $44,110 4.3 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 340 $25.43 $26.73 $55,610 3.0 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 460 $14.02 $14.03 $29,170 3.2 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 30 $15.95 $16.49 $34,310 4.5 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 240 $13.57 $13.99 $29,100 3.0 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 340 $14.31 $14.50 $30,160 2.1 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 300 $15.43 $16.01 $33,300 2.4 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians (4) $13.09 $14.80 $30,780 8.2 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 110 $13.26 $13.78 $28,670 2.2 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 70 $14.57 $14.35 $29,860 1.8 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 90 $12.05 $12.83 $26,700 2.7 %
 
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 3,140 $13.49 $15.69 $32,630 3.9 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 130 $20.26 $20.77 $43,210 1.6 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 110 $19.00 $19.42 $40,400 1.8 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 160 $22.19 $21.87 $45,500 0.9 %
  19-1032 Foresters 130 $18.26 $18.21 $37,870 2.0 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 40 $29.23 $28.12 $58,480 2.3 %
  19-2031 Chemists 40 $19.86 $21.04 $43,770 4.5 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 30 $20.27 $24.64 $51,250 12.0 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 40 $21.59 $21.36 $44,420 1.8 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 100 $13.58 $16.20 $33,700 3.7 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 110 $25.04 $26.03 $54,150 3.3 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 100 $18.49 $18.67 $38,830 3.4 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 30 $18.59 $18.65 $38,800 3.5 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 80 $12.14 $12.69 $26,390 1.2 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 40 $12.88 $12.93 $26,890 2.7 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 100 $11.34 $11.35 $23,600 2.5 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 260 $11.56 $12.13 $25,230 1.1 %
 
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 4,250 $13.51 $13.95 $29,010 2.1 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 300 $12.60 $13.55 $28,190 2.7 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 500 $15.51 $15.88 $33,030 1.7 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 80 $12.95 $13.88 $28,870 3.1 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 80 $15.49 $15.80 $32,860 2.3 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 230 $13.31 $15.26 $31,740 9.7 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 950 $13.17 $13.53 $28,140 1.2 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 770 $13.83 $14.34 $29,830 5.4 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 270 $14.70 $15.06 $31,320 3.5 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 110 $17.78 $16.93 $35,200 3.4 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 340 $14.23 $14.12 $29,370 2.1 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 470 $8.88 $9.31 $19,360 2.1 %
  21-2011 Clergy 60 $14.98 $15.46 $32,160 3.9 %
 
Legal Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
23-0000 Legal Occupations 1,160 $21.79 $23.95 $49,810 5.2 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 590 $25.67 $30.43 $63,290 6.9 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 70 $35.71 $34.04 $70,800 2.1 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 150 $13.05 $13.54 $28,170 5.2 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 50 $18.26 $17.32 $36,030 1.9 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 180 $10.68 $10.91 $22,690 2.1 %
 
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 22,560 $13.20 $14.19 $29,510 3.0 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 250 (2) (2) $51,150 8.2 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (2) (2) $45,560 5.3 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (2) (2) $42,700 4.1 %
  25-1041 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (2) (2) $43,660 3.1 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (2) (2) $71,140 3.6 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (2) (2) $49,390 3.3 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (2) (2) $53,980 3.8 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (2) (2) $51,340 5.1 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (2) (2) $46,920 3.9 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (2) (2) $53,140 3.3 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (2) (2) $38,230 2.5 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (2) (2) $46,670 3.1 %
  25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (2) (2) $45,760 2.8 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (4) (2) (2) $44,080 3.4 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (2) (2) $44,030 2.7 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (2) (2) $44,160 2.6 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (2) (2) $41,740 3.1 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (2) (2) $45,770 4.1 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (2) (2) $42,240 2.4 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 510 $17.33 $18.08 $37,610 3.7 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 870 $9.07 $9.60 $19,970 3.9 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 450 (2) (2) $28,580 1.9 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 4,600 (2) (2) $29,540 1.8 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 2,070 (2) (2) $30,840 1.4 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 30 (2) (2) $33,230 3.0 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 3,780 (2) (2) $30,020 1.9 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 390 (2) (2) $29,790 1.8 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 700 (2) (2) $29,870 2.0 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 230 (2) (2) $28,310 1.8 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 320 (2) (2) $29,700 2.1 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 70 $15.45 $15.93 $33,140 3.9 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 180 $9.68 $9.84 $20,470 3.9 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 60 $13.28 $14.40 $29,960 3.8 %
  25-4021 Librarians 420 $14.28 $14.56 $30,290 3.2 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 390 $9.97 $10.37 $21,560 3.2 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 180 $18.18 $18.71 $38,920 2.6 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 4,270 (2) (2) $18,120 1.3 %
 
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 3,810 $10.67 $11.73 $24,410 3.5 %
  27-1011 Art Directors (4) $19.99 $22.20 $46,180 16.0 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 70 $13.01 $13.86 $28,840 4.4 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 100 $13.15 $13.67 $28,430 2.2 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers (4) $6.55 $7.09 $14,760 4.0 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 190 $12.62 $13.52 $28,120 5.1 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 50 $12.56 $14.33 $29,810 9.4 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers (4) $8.59 $8.72 $18,130 2.9 %
  27-2011 Actors 110 (2) (2) $18,320 8.1 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 70 (2) (2) $36,690 6.3 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 120 (2) (2) $26,930 6.3 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 40 $8.29 $8.76 $18,210 7.3 %
  27-3010 Announcers 710 $8.27 $9.79 $20,360 4.6 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 230 $12.01 $13.36 $27,780 7.2 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 560 $14.49 $15.19 $31,590 2.4 %
  27-3041 Editors 180 $16.29 $16.41 $34,130 5.6 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 60 $16.89 $16.32 $33,950 3.0 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 40 $12.45 $12.99 $27,010 4.5 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 30 $13.23 $15.66 $32,580 8.5 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 60 $11.50 $12.20 $25,370 2.2 %
  27-4021 Photographers 130 $9.96 $11.11 $23,110 6.3 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 60 $7.98 $8.63 $17,960 8.6 %
 
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 19,380 $16.86 $19.62 $40,800 2.1 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors (4) $25.91 $32.28 $67,140 21.7 %
  29-1020 Dentists 280 $31.06 $35.23 $73,290 15.8 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 110 $17.19 $17.34 $36,060 1.9 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 80 $39.89 $39.58 $82,330 7.6 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 590 $30.47 $31.07 $64,620 6.6 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 130 $50.18 $50.51 $105,070 6.2 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 380 $49.29 $45.46 $94,570 7.3 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 250 $69.34 $61.79 $128,530 11.8 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists (4) (3) $58.99 $122,700 28.4 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 40 $59.98 $55.88 $116,240 12.3 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 240 (3) $68.07 $141,580 25.6 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 220 $29.87 $29.69 $61,750 2.2 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 8,140 $17.89 $18.38 $38,230 1.6 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 220 $21.66 $22.14 $46,040 1.9 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 360 $23.75 $24.33 $50,600 2.2 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 60 $13.89 $14.12 $29,370 4.7 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 250 $16.82 $16.93 $35,210 2.3 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 280 $16.00 $16.65 $34,620 2.2 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 170 $22.87 $24.50 $50,950 5.3 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 660 $17.23 $17.42 $36,240 1.4 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 400 $12.16 $12.24 $25,450 2.1 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 280 $19.57 $19.56 $40,680 4.1 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 150 $15.06 $15.91 $33,090 2.5 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 90 $18.10 $17.70 $36,820 4.6 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 40 $18.83 $18.90 $39,320 2.7 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 860 $16.14 $16.32 $33,940 2.6 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 710 $9.47 $10.13 $21,070 7.3 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 420 $10.23 $10.44 $21,710 1.5 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 330 $11.89 $12.28 $25,550 2.1 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 150 $9.75 $9.72 $20,210 3.4 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,870 $12.00 $11.96 $24,880 1.2 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 770 $10.32 $11.03 $22,950 3.5 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 300 $10.08 $10.29 $21,410 3.9 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 80 $18.94 $19.78 $41,140 2.8 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 50 (2) (2) $26,910 3.3 %
 
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 10,150 $8.42 $8.76 $18,210 1.4 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 890 $7.89 $7.93 $16,490 2.1 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 6,320 $8.19 $8.32 $17,310 1.3 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 150 $11.09 $11.45 $23,810 3.8 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 120 $8.28 $8.61 $17,910 2.8 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists (4) $9.73 $9.99 $20,790 4.6 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 510 $8.26 $9.08 $18,890 3.2 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 620 $9.27 $9.38 $19,510 1.9 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 30 $9.19 $9.61 $19,980 6.6 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 670 $10.50 $10.86 $22,580 2.1 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 60 $7.82 $7.86 $16,350 3.3 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 150 $6.73 $6.98 $14,520 7.7 %
 
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 5,150 $11.40 $12.60 $26,210 4.1 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 150 $19.01 $20.73 $43,120 3.1 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 40 $23.05 $23.51 $48,910 4.2 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 470 $14.55 $14.14 $29,410 6.7 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 800 $12.98 $13.03 $27,110 3.9 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 160 $19.39 $20.78 $43,230 1.7 %
  33-3031 Fish and Game Wardens 70 $14.83 $14.89 $30,970 2.2 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 1,290 $13.98 $14.58 $30,320 5.2 %
  33-9011 Animal Control Workers 30 $9.84 $10.04 $20,880 5.3 %
  33-9031 Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 190 $8.14 $8.75 $18,200 3.4 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,530 $8.37 $8.72 $18,130 2.7 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards 60 $7.79 $7.80 $16,220 4.8 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (1) Mean RSE
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 34,330 $6.75 $7.15 $14,870 2.1 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 80 $12.09 $13.01 $27,050 4.3 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 2,060 $10.40 $10.60 $22,060 2.5 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 3,070 $6.33 $6.37 $13,250 2.1 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 1,850 $8.30 $8.52 $17,720 1.3 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 1,270 $7.90 $7.99 $16,620 1.4 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 470 $6.91 $7.17 $14,910 2.1