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2001 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Arkansas

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry divisions in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Arkansas. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable excel files. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

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All Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 1,120,460 $10.47 $12.96 $26,960 0.7 %
 
Management Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 52,020 $24.83 $27.63 $57,470 1.1 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 1,530 $50.32 $48.87 $101,640 2.7 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 16,390 $27.20 $31.15 $64,800 1.2 %
  11-1031 Legislators 1,270 $6.75 $10.94 $22,760 5.5 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 460 $20.70 $24.04 $50,000 3.6 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 950 $26.79 $30.28 $62,970 3.6 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 1,750 $31.31 $33.18 $69,020 2.6 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 310 $22.52 $25.07 $52,160 2.7 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 2,460 $21.20 $23.03 $47,910 1.8 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 920 $31.44 $32.87 $68,370 2.3 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 3,950 $24.78 $26.99 $56,140 1.4 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 1,640 $26.43 $28.97 $60,260 6.8 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 1,880 $27.99 $29.59 $61,540 1.8 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 690 $22.79 $24.17 $50,280 1.7 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 990 $27.29 $29.81 $62,000 3.6 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 120 $16.92 $19.76 $41,110 2.9 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 1,490 $19.66 $22.75 $47,320 3.4 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 670 $14.92 $14.91 $31,020 3.9 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 2,300 (4) (4) $57,140 1.3 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 710 $30.57 $32.22 $67,010 3.6 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 830 $33.65 $34.29 $71,330 1.4 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 1,330 $16.55 $17.62 $36,640 3.4 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 420 $10.16 $11.72 $24,380 7.7 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 400 $12.13 $13.01 $27,060 8.1 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 2,340 $25.04 $26.76 $55,660 3.4 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 200 $33.15 $34.41 $71,570 2.8 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 580 $20.24 $20.75 $43,160 0.4 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 980 $10.04 $13.73 $28,560 9.7 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 1,060 $18.01 $18.60 $38,680 2.9 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 34,520 $17.44 $19.46 $40,480 2.9 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 220 $20.34 $19.98 $41,550 4.1 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,530 $14.90 $15.58 $32,400 3.3 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,460 $18.24 $19.28 $40,100 3.2 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 930 $20.65 $21.42 $44,560 2.4 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 60 $18.50 $21.17 $44,040 10.4 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,170 $15.70 $16.50 $34,310 2.2 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 1,150 $18.68 $22.84 $47,520 12.1 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 120 $12.89 $13.84 $28,780 5.7 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1,860 $13.37 $14.73 $30,630 1.4 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 450 $13.65 $14.97 $31,140 3.0 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 2,770 $15.32 $17.73 $36,870 5.0 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 3,220 $17.36 $19.39 $40,320 5.6 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners (6) $13.45 $15.45 $32,140 4.6 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 5,350 $18.79 $21.84 $45,430 4.6 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 660 $10.95 $12.73 $26,480 2.5 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 230 $21.87 $22.97 $47,780 2.0 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 240 $15.85 $17.12 $35,600 4.0 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 320 $22.23 $25.36 $52,750 4.0 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 450 $19.61 $26.45 $55,010 8.7 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters (6) $29.01 $28.14 $58,530 4.0 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 140 $23.27 $25.09 $52,190 1.6 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 130 $15.28 $16.47 $34,260 4.1 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 2,060 $19.97 $21.49 $44,690 1.8 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 860 $13.76 $15.58 $32,400 1.1 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 510 $9.12 $10.03 $20,860 10.5 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 10,280 $18.20 $20.44 $42,510 4.3 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 2,290 $18.45 $21.10 $43,880 9.2 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 1,470 $22.75 $23.70 $49,300 8.9 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 360 $23.89 $26.12 $54,340 7.1 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,660 $13.29 $14.20 $29,530 1.8 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,230 $22.48 $23.14 $48,130 2.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 910 $19.08 $20.33 $42,290 5.9 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts (6) $20.12 $20.40 $42,440 4.3 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 170 $20.94 $23.28 $48,420 8.9 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 70 $20.21 $22.52 $46,830 3.1 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 11,610 $21.43 $22.41 $46,620 1.3 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 300 $23.62 $25.21 $52,440 7.5 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 70 $16.67 $17.65 $36,700 11.1 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 40 $15.65 $16.65 $34,640 4.5 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 450 $14.02 $14.81 $30,790 4.6 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 100 $30.06 $29.52 $61,400 4.3 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 160 $27.23 $28.57 $59,420 3.7 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 970 $26.55 $26.94 $56,040 2.3 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 150 $27.02 $27.69 $57,590 3.1 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 510 $29.27 $29.64 $61,660 1.5 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 350 $26.96 $28.11 $58,470 3.2 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 250 $28.77 $29.66 $61,700 3.6 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 150 $22.78 $24.77 $51,510 5.6 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 1,260 $25.74 $26.09 $54,270 1.2 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 110 $26.55 $27.12 $56,410 1.6 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 1,140 $26.33 $26.68 $55,480 1.1 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 650 $15.38 $15.86 $32,990 1.9 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 210 $16.23 $17.38 $36,140 4.0 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 350 $15.05 $16.46 $34,250 2.3 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 320 $15.18 $15.61 $32,470 3.7 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 820 $16.80 $17.95 $37,340 2.5 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 150 $19.32 $19.88 $41,350 6.5 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 330 $17.38 $17.67 $36,740 3.3 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 460 $16.98 $17.70 $36,810 2.5 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 240 $17.33 $20.88 $43,430 6.0 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 680 $11.19 $12.22 $25,410 3.3 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 6,640 $17.53 $18.90 $39,310 2.0 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 140 $22.54 $23.58 $49,040 3.7 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 40 $25.37 $27.93 $58,090 3.6 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 130 $21.98 $23.84 $49,580 2.0 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 120 $20.47 $20.01 $41,610 1.1 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 130 $24.49 $24.09 $50,100 0.7 %
  19-1032 Foresters 390 $20.79 $20.99 $43,670 6.4 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 90 $26.00 $29.08 $60,480 6.5 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 30 $26.20 $26.58 $55,290 13.5 %
  19-2031 Chemists 500 $22.70 $23.32 $48,490 3.7 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 180 $20.76 $22.19 $46,140 4.4 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 60 $21.94 $25.83 $53,730 4.3 %
  19-3011 Economists 50 $26.42 $26.24 $54,580 1.7 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 350 $21.44 $21.87 $45,500 9.6 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 370 $20.62 $21.26 $44,230 2.6 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 190 $11.90 $13.59 $28,260 3.5 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 40 $19.84 $18.74 $38,980 12.9 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 190 $11.02 $13.67 $28,430 10.5 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 150 $14.83 $14.79 $30,770 2.4 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 400 $14.83 $15.32 $31,870 4.7 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 80 $13.66 $16.35 $34,000 8.1 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 150 $14.36 $13.80 $28,700 6.6 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 470 $13.96 $14.24 $29,610 2.0 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 12,620 $12.43 $13.58 $28,250 1.4 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 390 $10.18 $11.02 $22,910 3.2 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 1,860 $19.75 $19.50 $40,550 1.2 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists (6) $15.59 $15.50 $32,230 3.0 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 180 $16.67 $18.06 $37,560 1.7 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 610 $14.21 $15.54 $32,330 2.9 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 2,090 $12.91 $13.65 $28,390 1.5 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 790 $16.70 $17.14 $35,640 2.6 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 370 $12.37 $14.18 $29,500 5.9 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 170 $16.76 $18.70 $38,890 3.3 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 570 $12.86 $13.73 $28,560 1.6 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 4,530 $9.37 $9.94 $20,680 0.9 %
  21-2011 Clergy 130 $15.17 $16.20 $33,700 2.9 %
 
Legal Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 5,060 $17.71 $23.19 $48,230 5.7 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 2,300 $28.86 $34.01 $70,750 7.6 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 340 $17.88 $21.04 $43,760 3.4 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 30 $20.64 $20.90 $43,480 3.4 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 70 $11.02 $15.32 $31,860 8.0 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,000 $12.74 $13.09 $27,230 2.7 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 40 $9.84 $11.80 $24,540 6.9 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 440 $11.05 $12.36 $25,720 7.7 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 600 $10.82 $12.24 $25,450 2.8 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 65,380 $15.28 $15.48 $32,200 1.5 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 350 (4) (4) $45,300 10.9 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $44,100 10.1 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 230 (4) (4) $46,390 8.5 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $47,760 6.6 %
  25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $40,100 7.8 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $50,140 10.4 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $69,870 7.7 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $51,990 6.9 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $40,220 6.7 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $48,850 5.6 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $39,400 8.7 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $41,390 4.8 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $48,220 9.0 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 250 (4) (4) $46,860 8.3 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $43,350 9.3 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 250 (4) (4) $38,560 6.9 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $47,420 5.7 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $42,080 9.6 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $42,350 4.7 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $36,940 7.0 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,220 $14.91 $15.37 $31,960 1.3 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 2,250 $7.54 $8.53 $17,750 4.4 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 2,200 (4) (4) $33,360 1.4 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 12,760 (4) (4) $33,730 1.0 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 4,750 (4) (4) $35,400 1.1 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 220 (4) (4) $37,360 1.2 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 9,700 (4) (4) $35,370 1.1 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,590 (4) (4) $38,460 1.1 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 1,930 (4) (4) $33,750 1.8 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 1,080 (4) (4) $34,330 1.8 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,360 (4) (4) $34,890 1.5 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 1,170 $17.94 $19.06 $39,640 7.4 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 880 $9.56 $12.06 $25,090 4.8 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 160 $12.24 $12.82 $26,650 4.1 %
  25-4021 Librarians 1,460 $17.76 $17.53 $36,460 1.7 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 830 $7.21 $8.00 $16,630 2.5 %
  25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 60 $12.23 $13.43 $27,930 6.7 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 680 $19.72 $19.59 $40,740 2.9 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 7,650 (4) (4) $13,680 0.9 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 8,580 $11.93 $14.39 $29,920 5.2 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 60 $17.68 $18.06 $37,570 10.0 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 50 $10.54 $12.47 $25,940 7.0 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 80 $12.29 $13.76 $28,610 6.6 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 70 $18.94 $20.33 $42,280 3.3 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 800 $8.14 $8.37 $17,410 4.0 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 660 $12.68 $13.29 $27,650 2.2 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 80 $12.10 $13.48 $28,040 4.7 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 190 $11.35 $11.87 $24,700 5.8 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 280 (4) (4) $35,760 5.3 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 280 (4) (4) $42,450 5.0 %
  27-2032 Choreographers (6) $13.70 $15.17 $31,560 9.8 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 140 (4) (4) $18,510 12.2 %
  27-3010 Announcers 580 $7.96 $9.09 $18,900 2.6 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 660 $11.65 $13.19 $27,440 3.4 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1,150 $14.60 $15.41 $32,040 1.8 %
  27-3041 Editors 540 $13.93 $15.76 $32,790 6.6 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 140 $20.08 $21.16 $44,020 5.4 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 160 $11.76 $13.78 $28,660 5.3 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 70 $11.32 $11.15 $23,200 4.7 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 100 $11.19 $11.65 $24,240 5.9 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 110 $9.60 $10.94 $22,750 7.2 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 60 $10.84 $11.27 $23,440 8.3 %
  27-4021 Photographers 490 $8.76 $10.34 $21,500 5.9 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 160 $8.15 $10.53 $21,900 4.7 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 50 $12.97 $13.92 $28,950 6.5 %
 
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 57,870 $16.03 $19.96 $41,520 2.3 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 80 $42.66 $48.12 $100,090 24.6 %
  29-1020 Dentists 510 $60.78 $55.56 $115,560 5.9 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 250 $17.44 $18.43 $38,340 2.4 %
  29-1041 Optometrists (6) $65.18 $50.14 $104,290 29.1 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 2,400 $31.80 $31.56 $65,640 1.7 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 140 (5) $68.34 $142,150 23.5 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 1,000 $63.89 $58.47 $121,620 7.4 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 190 (5) $67.53 $140,460 24.6 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General (6) $53.87 $54.25 $112,850 5.2 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 200 $52.28 $50.14 $104,300 5.3 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 220 (5) $69.43 $144,400 20.0 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants (6) $41.14 $38.40 $79,870 6.3 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 18,110 $18.44 $19.05 $39,630 1.4 %
  29-1121 Audiologists (6) $22.58 $22.62 $47,060 5.4 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 680 $24.16 $24.69 $51,350 1.3 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,010 $25.00 $25.62 $53,290 2.3 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 50 $22.60 $22.40 $46,600 2.6 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 170 $11.19 $11.87 $24,690 2.6 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 480 $16.37 $16.49 $34,290 1.6 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 790 $19.37 $20.08 $41,770 1.7 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 310 $22.54 $22.95 $47,750 12.0 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 1,250 $18.12 $18.34 $38,140 1.4 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 1,500 $12.47 $12.86 $26,760 1.6 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 1,190 $23.13 $20.71 $43,080 10.6 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 210 $16.07 $16.34 $33,980 1.7 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 160 $18.85 $19.84 $41,270 3.0 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 80 $22.76 $22.45 $46,690 1.9 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 1,970 $14.65 $15.34 $31,910 1.9 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,940 $10.05 $10.56 $21,950 1.7 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 150 $10.59 $11.14 $23,170 3.0 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 2,190 $8.64 $8.95 $18,630 1.4 %
  29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 430 $8.37 $8.94 $18,600 1.7 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 310 $13.54 $13.31 $27,680 2.0 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 520 $11.64 $11.77 $24,490 1.5 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 420 $7.99 $8.28 $17,210 4.5 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12,240 $12.04 $12.19 $25,360 1.1 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,240 $10.68 $11.14 $23,170 2.1 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 430 $11.33 $12.13 $25,240 4.1 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 690 $15.76 $16.44 $34,200 1.4 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 80 (4) (4) $34,050 6.8 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 27,660 $7.86 $8.32 $17,300 1.3 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 4,070 $7.02 $7.20 $14,980 2.1 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 15,380 $7.51 $7.60 $15,800 1.2 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 220 $8.08 $8.00 $16,640 2.4 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 160 $16.56 $15.67 $32,600 5.9 %
  31-2012 Occupational Therapist Aides 50 $9.97 $10.91 $22,700 5.7 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 460 $16.50 $16.20 $33,690 1.7 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 340 $7.79 $8.18 $17,020 3.3 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 100 $6.74 $8.81 $18,330 9.2 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 2,140 $9.68 $9.82 $20,440 3.9 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,250 $9.96 $10.20 $21,220 3.0 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 260 $9.80