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2002 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Colorado

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Colorado. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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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 2,129,430 $14.46 $18.13 $37,710 0.6 %
 
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 121,840 $34.04 $39.01 $81,140 0.6 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 5,360 (5) $71.75 $149,240 1.4 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 33,250 $37.17 $43.77 $91,050 1.0 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,690 $27.06 $30.23 $62,880 2.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 3,980 $37.58 $39.77 $82,730 1.1 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 5,190 $35.85 $41.27 $85,850 3.8 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 1,440 $28.28 $33.05 $68,740 5.0 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 4,610 $27.57 $29.75 $61,880 1.7 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 5,540 $43.80 $45.62 $94,880 1.4 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 9,570 $35.15 $39.49 $82,140 1.2 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 2,940 $32.30 $34.47 $71,690 1.2 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 1,950 $33.52 $36.00 $74,870 1.3 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,490 $30.24 $32.99 $68,620 2.0 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,580 $29.27 $30.69 $63,840 1.7 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 120 $21.04 $21.72 $45,170 4.9 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 5,510 $31.41 $34.22 $71,170 3.0 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 740 $16.05 $17.39 $36,160 2.7 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 3,210 (4) (4) $67,070 1.6 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,320 $28.96 $33.26 $69,180 3.3 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 5,190 $45.13 $47.31 $98,400 1.7 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 3,050 $18.57 $21.74 $45,220 4.6 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 210 $16.55 $18.73 $38,960 5.8 %
  11-9071 Gaming Managers 60 $25.70 $26.72 $55,580 3.7 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 720 $17.40 $18.53 $38,540 3.5 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 3,520 $30.17 $33.47 $69,620 1.6 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 970 $40.36 $40.67 $84,600 1.7 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 380 $22.07 $22.33 $46,450 0.5 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 4,980 $18.54 $24.01 $49,930 7.7 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 1,750 $20.52 $22.18 $46,130 2.0 %
 
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 89,310 $23.24 $26.49 $55,100 1.6 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 190 $19.33 $20.87 $43,410 4.0 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 2,540 $17.76 $19.90 $41,400 2.6 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 4,460 $21.96 $23.72 $49,330 2.5 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 3,350 $23.12 $25.46 $52,960 4.9 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 310 $23.09 $22.10 $45,980 1.7 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,260 $22.66 $23.59 $49,060 1.9 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 3,790 $23.53 $24.87 $51,740 1.5 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 190 $31.08 $29.82 $62,030 5.5 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 2,740 $18.34 $20.59 $42,830 2.0 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,360 $21.56 $23.40 $48,670 2.8 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 3,690 $20.48 $21.91 $45,570 2.0 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 5,970 $30.19 $39.02 $81,160 7.6 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 810 $18.05 $18.80 $39,100 2.3 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 16,980 $23.04 $26.69 $55,510 2.7 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 1,720 $23.79 $29.61 $61,580 11.8 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 1,150 $25.01 $26.10 $54,290 2.2 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 1,210 $19.61 $21.40 $44,510 3.8 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 3,050 $26.15 $30.29 $62,990 4.8 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 800 $23.67 $29.85 $62,100 7.0 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 1,190 $26.70 $27.82 $57,860 2.0 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 260 $30.68 $31.84 $66,230 1.9 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 6,230 $22.24 $30.88 $64,230 5.0 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 880 $24.82 $25.75 $53,560 1.0 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 1,060 $12.13 $14.69 $30,550 5.6 %
 
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 75,940 $30.46 $31.48 $65,480 1.1 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 260 $41.94 $46.43 $96,570 5.8 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 10,260 $31.91 $32.26 $67,110 1.5 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 13,060 $34.55 $37.42 $77,840 4.3 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 8,030 $36.53 $36.82 $76,580 1.0 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 12,190 $19.47 $21.38 $44,460 3.0 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 11,230 $33.55 $33.10 $68,850 2.0 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 2,810 $26.80 $28.33 $58,920 1.3 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6,580 $29.28 $30.79 $64,040 1.2 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 4,420 $29.88 $30.52 $63,490 2.2 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 180 $36.40 $35.85 $74,570 2.9 %
  15-2021 Mathematicians 50 $39.21 $37.73 $78,470 2.9 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 810 $26.88 $27.78 $57,790 2.5 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 340 $27.28 $28.90 $60,120 3.1 %
  15-2091 Mathematical Technicians (6) $18.98 $21.44 $44,600 11.2 %
 
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 53,820 $27.11 $28.76 $59,830 1.0 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 2,430 $25.70 $27.79 $57,800 2.0 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 990 $22.01 $23.71 $49,310 4.4 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 320 $26.28 $25.43 $52,900 4.8 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 1,810 $19.61 $20.36 $42,350 1.9 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 2,060 $32.95 $33.81 $70,320 3.3 %
  17-2021 Agricultural Engineers 80 $29.08 $28.24 $58,750 3.4 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 110 $30.96 $31.21 $64,920 3.1 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 390 $33.87 $34.43 $71,620 1.8 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 5,220 $27.98 $29.76 $61,910 1.7 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 1,560 $38.21 $40.39 $84,020 2.4 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 4,740 $32.04 $32.84 $68,310 1.1 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 3,900 $33.56 $35.45 $73,740 2.8 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 860 $31.16 $31.54 $65,590 2.9 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 370 $29.93 $31.29 $65,090 3.1 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 2,850 $32.65 $33.26 $69,180 1.5 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 380 $34.28 $35.05 $72,910 1.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 4,120 $31.45 $32.52 $67,640 1.4 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 300 $32.77 $33.68 $70,060 4.4 %
  17-2161 Nuclear Engineers (6) $34.34 $35.43 $73,690 2.2 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 390 $42.37 $42.01 $87,380 2.4 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 1,980 $18.06 $18.43 $38,330 1.8 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 520 $19.71 $20.61 $42,860 1.9 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 870 $18.98 $20.01 $41,630 2.6 %
  17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 480 $25.80 $25.86 $53,780 3.8 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,190 $18.49 $18.75 $39,000 2.3 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 4,180 $20.80 $22.38 $46,560 4.2 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 440 $20.09 $20.05 $41,710 1.6 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 440 $17.64 $19.91 $41,410 6.4 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 1,120 $20.81 $22.18 $46,130 2.4 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 780 $21.33 $20.93 $43,530 3.1 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 1,160 $18.31 $17.80 $37,010 2.4 %
 
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 25,120 $22.55 $24.86 $51,710 2.5 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 310 $22.10 $23.87 $49,660 3.5 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists (6) $30.22 $29.34 $61,020 3.6 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 440 $24.98 $25.91 $53,890 4.0 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 440 $24.93 $25.43 $52,890 1.0 %
  19-1032 Foresters 190 $24.90 $25.79 $53,630 1.2 %
  19-2012 Physicists 350 $42.47 $43.03 $89,500 3.6 %
  19-2031 Chemists 1,480 $26.98 $28.82 $59,940 3.5 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists (6) $42.52 $42.69 $88,790 2.1 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 1,390 $26.43 $27.11 $56,380 3.6 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 1,290 $33.25 $34.88 $72,560 3.9 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 470 $30.65 $31.81 $66,160 2.4 %
  19-3011 Economists 150 $32.03 $32.04 $66,650 2.2 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 2,030 $28.25 $30.56 $63,550 3.1 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 1,790 $23.68 $23.94 $49,790 1.9 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 920 $22.58 $23.54 $48,970 2.9 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 190 $17.22 $18.83 $39,180 1.9 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (6) $13.06 $14.69 $30,550 6.3 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 870 $16.17 $16.88 $35,120 1.9 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 1,070 $16.97 $17.85 $37,120 1.9 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 390 $17.24 $17.89 $37,220 8.7 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 320 $20.60 $21.13 $43,940 2.3 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 150 $21.46 $21.53 $44,790 1.5 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 440 $14.39 $15.15 $31,520 0.5 %
 
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 22,820 $15.81 $17.12 $35,600 1.6 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 1,420 $13.13 $13.76 $28,620 1.7 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 2,630 $21.30 $22.00 $45,760 2.1 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 250 $16.64 $17.07 $35,500 1.9 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 2,070 $14.47 $16.35 $34,020 4.2 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 1,500 $11.56 $13.53 $28,140 4.9 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 3,980 $17.68 $18.25 $37,960 2.1 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 1,520 $18.42 $18.84 $39,190 1.5 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 960 $15.24 $17.03 $35,420 3.3 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 560 $20.34 $20.85 $43,370 3.4 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 1,590 $24.70 $24.21 $50,350 1.0 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 3,230 $12.15 $12.62 $26,250 1.6 %
  21-2011 Clergy 310 $14.73 $17.03 $35,430 13.3 %
  21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 160 $16.43 $17.42 $36,230 6.5 %
 
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 13,980 $27.57 $34.22 $71,180 6.8 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 7,420 $40.87 $45.99 $95,660 7.0 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 90 $21.99 $23.45 $48,770 16.0 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 290 $41.92 $43.45 $90,370 4.0 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 3,200 $19.25 $19.56 $40,690 2.0 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 290 $21.99 $22.32 $46,420 1.1 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 240 $17.72 $17.40 $36,190 2.9 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (6) $14.79 $17.75 $36,920 3.7 %
 
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 119,410 $16.84 $19.22 $39,980 2.9 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 1,020 (4) (4) $60,170 6.0 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 570 (4) (4) $48,550 5.9 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 490 (4) (4) $51,090 3.2 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 270 (4) (4) $75,850 4.3 %
  25-1041 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $47,250 10.2 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 850 (4) (4) $70,940 5.7 %
  25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $64,250 6.6 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 230 (4) (4) $59,880 3.1 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $64,190 3.4 %
  25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $60,420 2.7 %
  25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $58,400 3.3 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $62,040 3.6 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $56,940 2.8 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $60,940 2.8 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 430 (4) (4) $54,180 6.9 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $55,300 3.1 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 850 (4) (4) $51,840 1.7 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 750 (4) (4) $48,760 1.5 %
  25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $54,420 5.1 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $72,540 17.5 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (6) (4) (4) $57,470 7.9 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 750 (4) (4) $49,100 3.1 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $50,560 1.9 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 800 (4) (4) $46,340 2.8 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 440 (4) (4) $48,400 2.7 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 280 (4) (4) $53,970 3.1 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 270 (4) (4) $51,890 5.4 %
  25-1192 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $42,310 9.5 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $41,180 2.4 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (6) $20.39 $21.88 $45,520 4.2 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 5,590 $9.81 $10.47 $21,780 2.3 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 2,430 (4) (4) $38,630 3.0 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 22,520 (4) (4) $39,530 2.0 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 9,840 (4) (4) $40,340 1.6 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 60 (4) (4) $40,170 2.2 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 14,340 (4) (4) $42,960 1.4 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 630 (4) (4) $41,390 4.0 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 2,490 (4) (4) $44,360 1.5 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 1,040 (4) (4) $42,700 1.4 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,350 (4) (4) $44,300 1.6 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 490 $13.98 $15.09 $31,390 3.2 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 3,390 $13.26 $14.88 $30,940 8.0 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 370 $16.32 $19.20 $39,940 2.7 %
  25-4021 Librarians 1,940 $20.39 $21.08 $43,840 2.2 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 2,200 $12.05 $12.30 $25,580 1.3 %
  25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 110 $15.19 $16.49 $34,300 5.3 %
  25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 50 $17.10 $19.85 $41,300 10.5 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 1,530 $21.69 $24.44 $50,840 5.5 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 17,420 (4) (4) $20,180 1.5 %
 
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 29,060 $17.49 $21.12 $43,920 3.5 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 380 $25.81 $28.13 $58,520 6.0 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 220 $12.99 $14.40 $29,940 5.0 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 380 $23.02 $23.71 $49,310 4.0 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 870 $20.03 $21.42 $44,560 2.5 %
  27-1022 Fashion Designers 120 $15.56 $18.48 $38,430 6.3 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 1,470 $10.47 $11.15 $23,190 3.3 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 2,770 $16.86 $17.53 $36,460 3.1 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 1,720 $30.23 $33.24 $69,140 19.3 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 370 $11.71 $12.56 $26,130 3.0 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 120 $15.56 $16.94 $35,240 5.6 %
  27-2011 Actors 300 (4) (4) $36,490 11.1 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 1,130 (4) (4) $55,110 4.0 %
  27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 390 (4) (4) $152,830 11.8 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 1,890 (4) (4) $34,840 6.2 %
  27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 440 (4) (4) $27,060 5.6 %
  27-2031 Dancers (6) $9.57 $9.75 $20,270 6.4 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 200 $14.54 $13.75 $28,590 4.7 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers 40 (4) (4) $39,210 9.3 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 1,090 (4) (4) $83,770 11.0 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 1,130 $18.16 $22.23 $46,230 6.7 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 2,440 $20.93 $23.24 $48,330 2.4 %
  27-3041 Editors 2,270 $19.24 $21.01 $43,700 4.1 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 1,290 $24.62 $24.88 $51,740 1.5 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 660 $20.16 $21.85 $45,440 3.1 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 430 $16.39 $17.22 $35,830 2.4 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 680 $13.81 $14.84 $30,870 4.4 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 640 $13.05 $14.82 $30,830 6.3 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 200 $18.40 $19.35 $40,260 7.4 %
  27-4021 Photographers 1,030 $11.76 $14.31 $29,760 4.7 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 230 $21.35 $24.72 $51,410 6.9 %
 
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 86,450 $21.62 $26.96 $56,080 2.2 %
  29-1020 Dentists 1,520 (5) $80.50 $167,440 6.8 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 510 $19.74 $19.85 $41,290 1.7 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 380 $37.93 $42.63 $88,660 5.3 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 3,040 $35.63 $34.57 $71,900 0.8 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 250 (5) $97.56 $202,930 7.6 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 580 $55.65 $57.21 $119,000 4.2 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 660 (5) $93.97 $195,450 7.1 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 260 (5) $74.44 $154,840 10.2 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 150 $68.48 $72.03 $149,820 4.5 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 1,790 (5) $98.05 $203,940 4.9 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 1,390 $27.33 $27.31 $56,810 3.3 %
  29-1081 Podiatrists (6) $60.98 $63.61 $132,310 10.7 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 29,210 $23.17 $23.47 $48,820 1.0 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 250 $21.98 $21.75 $45,240 1.3 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 1,710 $23.36 $23.52 $48,920 1.3 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 2,730 $24.73 $24.81 $51,600 1.3 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 130 $26.25 $26.22 $54,540 1.3 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 380 $12.09 $13.25 $27,550 3.6 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 1,200 $18.61 $18.41 $38,300 1.1 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 1,720 $23.73 $23.83 $49,570 1.1 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 2,190 $20.21 $20.21 $42,040 2.4 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 1,770 $14.55 $15.27 $31,760 1.5 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 2,820 $34.50 $31.97 $66,490 6.5 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 530 $17.67 $18.17 $37,790 2.3 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 510 $26.94 $30.16 $62,740 4.7 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 250 $23.24 $22.98