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2002 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Kentucky

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Kentucky. 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 1,718,680 $11.93 $14.95 $31,100 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 91,240 $27.28 $31.85 $66,260 0.5 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 6,340 $53.80 $59.50 $123,750 2.4 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 31,120 $26.65 $31.98 $66,510 0.7 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,050 $24.13 $30.29 $63,000 6.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 1,940 $31.59 $34.37 $71,490 1.6 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 3,490 $29.54 $33.99 $70,710 2.1 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 660 $25.45 $27.83 $57,880 1.6 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 2,790 $20.78 $23.58 $49,040 1.9 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 2,310 $34.10 $35.22 $73,250 1.2 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 7,000 $27.42 $30.48 $63,400 1.1 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 2,480 $27.02 $29.04 $60,400 1.2 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 2,720 $30.39 $31.65 $65,840 1.9 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,630 $24.80 $26.59 $55,300 1.6 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,790 $25.54 $27.13 $56,430 1.7 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 130 $24.89 $26.91 $55,970 4.4 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 2,590 $26.73 $28.83 $59,970 3.6 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 830 $13.00 $15.42 $32,070 3.4 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 2,690 (4) (4) $64,440 2.1 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 980 $32.07 $36.57 $76,060 4.4 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 1,920 $37.43 $38.48 $80,040 1.1 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 4,870 $14.68 $15.86 $32,980 3.3 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 430 $16.60 $19.43 $40,410 4.3 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 410 $16.10 $17.45 $36,300 3.2 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 3,660 $27.27 $29.85 $62,090 1.6 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 320 $37.43 $40.70 $84,660 3.2 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 750 $21.48 $21.52 $44,770 0.4 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 1,040 $14.05 $18.18 $37,810 5.2 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 1,360 $19.75 $20.93 $43,530 2.7 %
 
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 45,470 $19.92 $21.96 $45,680 1.2 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 180 $17.46 $19.46 $40,480 5.2 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,130 $15.46 $18.38 $38,220 2.9 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 2,690 $19.80 $21.28 $44,270 2.2 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1,480 $21.16 $22.76 $47,350 2.7 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 240 $20.31 $21.42 $44,560 3.1 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,080 $19.46 $20.84 $43,340 1.8 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 2,060 $20.93 $21.87 $45,490 1.7 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 160 $16.32 $17.20 $35,780 7.7 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1,810 $16.80 $17.80 $37,020 1.7 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 810 $18.59 $19.71 $41,000 1.0 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 3,040 $18.41 $19.58 $40,730 2.2 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 1,620 $23.79 $25.58 $53,200 3.8 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 230 $16.30 $17.73 $36,880 3.1 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 8,490 $20.17 $22.81 $47,440 2.4 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 290 $21.65 $23.52 $48,910 4.1 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 880 $23.78 $24.58 $51,120 1.6 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 310 $18.56 $21.04 $43,770 4.4 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 670 $25.07 $26.76 $55,660 2.4 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 490 $36.63 $44.22 $91,970 7.5 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 710 $17.48 $18.96 $39,440 2.8 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 260 $20.93 $22.91 $47,640 5.7 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 190 $12.86 $13.80 $28,710 2.8 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 2,970 $19.16 $22.14 $46,040 4.3 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2,080 $16.23 $17.46 $36,330 1.3 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (6) $10.43 $12.45 $25,890 7.2 %
 
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 23,770 $24.10 $24.94 $51,880 1.5 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 3,520 $25.44 $26.47 $55,060 2.1 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 3,520 $29.06 $29.31 $60,960 3.7 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 1,110 $30.91 $29.76 $61,890 2.2 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 5,350 $16.02 $16.67 $34,670 3.4 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 3,780 $28.03 $29.18 $60,690 2.2 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 930 $25.08 $25.29 $52,600 2.1 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 2,390 $22.61 $23.58 $49,050 1.1 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 1,520 $25.04 $25.61 $53,270 2.0 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 50 $20.84 $21.95 $45,660 3.7 %
 
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 22,130 $23.65 $25.21 $52,430 2.1 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 640 $23.94 $25.62 $53,280 6.5 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 130 $21.38 $22.47 $46,730 4.0 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 200 $15.38 $16.69 $34,720 4.0 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 750 $16.67 $17.77 $36,970 7.3 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 360 $34.26 $34.82 $72,430 1.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,860 $27.11 $27.84 $57,900 1.6 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 890 $29.94 $30.05 $62,500 1.3 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 450 $30.72 $30.91 $64,290 2.8 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 280 $29.56 $30.36 $63,140 2.1 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 410 $24.33 $24.74 $51,450 1.2 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 2,300 $28.54 $30.40 $63,240 3.9 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 250 $28.32 $29.34 $61,030 2.2 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 2,090 $28.31 $28.69 $59,670 1.0 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (6) $28.58 $29.12 $60,580 3.4 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 1,150 $15.28 $16.15 $33,590 2.9 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 380 $17.09 $17.84 $37,100 3.6 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 690 $17.54 $18.51 $38,500 1.9 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 1,430 $21.79 $20.90 $43,480 2.5 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 80 $17.22 $17.60 $36,600 3.0 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians (6) $18.65 $18.91 $39,330 2.1 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 380 $19.84 $20.43 $42,500 2.5 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 680 $17.52 $18.25 $37,970 1.8 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians (6) $12.75 $13.96 $29,040 2.7 %
 
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 9,780 $18.30 $19.95 $41,490 2.4 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 90 $17.40 $18.77 $39,040 3.3 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 130 $19.47 $19.99 $41,580 1.1 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 140 $25.29 $24.93 $51,850 0.7 %
  19-2031 Chemists 940 $25.96 $27.80 $57,820 2.5 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 450 $20.56 $21.57 $44,860 1.7 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 250 $21.52 $23.28 $48,430 3.4 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 710 $23.02 $25.56 $53,170 4.6 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 1,090 $20.96 $22.80 $47,430 2.7 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 70 $16.87 $18.07 $37,580 5.8 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 160 $14.70 $15.21 $31,640 2.3 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians (6) $12.34 $12.90 $26,820 1.6 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 800 $16.40 $17.01 $35,390 3.6 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 500 $16.78 $17.73 $36,870 4.0 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 380 $10.65 $12.48 $25,950 4.3 %
 
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 20,880 $14.21 $15.19 $31,600 1.3 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 410 $13.53 $14.03 $29,190 2.6 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 2,300 $21.93 $21.66 $45,040 2.5 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 1,600 $12.11 $13.19 $27,440 3.0 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 720 $13.38 $14.63 $30,430 2.3 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 1,470 $15.59 $15.89 $33,050 1.3 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 1,170 $14.14 $15.01 $31,220 1.5 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 540 $14.86 $16.02 $33,330 2.9 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 3,790 $10.34 $10.96 $22,800 1.6 %
  21-2011 Clergy 270 $16.60 $16.77 $34,880 1.6 %
  21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 40 $12.35 $11.96 $24,880 3.2 %
 
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 9,770 $20.36 $28.34 $58,960 3.5 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 4,330 $35.43 $40.37 $83,970 4.5 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 40 $17.64 $26.69 $55,510 21.5 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 2,370 $15.96 $16.47 $34,250 2.7 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 80 $18.00 $18.79 $39,070 16.0 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 430 $13.09 $13.84 $28,800 4.3 %
 
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 102,670 $15.76 $16.96 $35,270 2.6 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 800 (4) (4) $64,360 6.1 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 500 (4) (4) $55,270 5.3 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 620 (4) (4) $49,120 4.8 %
  25-1041 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $71,730 4.8 %
  25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $61,560 3.8 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $54,490 3.5 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $60,290 2.9 %
  25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $53,720 2.1 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $76,050 3.4 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $54,680 7.6 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $62,590 3.4 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 380 (4) (4) $54,270 4.2 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $50,360 3.3 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 1,640 (4) (4) $77,800 7.1 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 560 (4) (4) $51,530 2.3 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,060 (4) (4) $51,170 2.7 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $51,670 3.9 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 620 (4) (4) $47,750 3.1 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 410 (4) (4) $44,730 2.7 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 750 (4) (4) $42,900 1.9 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $48,560 1.9 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $51,570 3.8 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $49,760 2.8 %
  25-1192 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $49,720 2.4 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $47,660 3.8 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 3,400 $18.80 $19.56 $40,680 1.8 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 5,750 $7.94 $8.95 $18,610 1.9 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 1,310 (4) (4) $39,280 4.9 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 16,450 (4) (4) $39,340 2.3 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 7,260 (4) (4) $39,830 2.4 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 70 (4) (4) $38,300 2.4 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 9,760 (4) (4) $40,550 2.4 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 910 (4) (4) $43,840 3.5 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 2,820 (4) (4) $38,430 2.9 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 1,420 (4) (4) $38,290 3.3 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,620 (4) (4) $40,400 2.9 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors (6) $13.06 $14.19 $29,520 1.7 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,140 $11.13 $13.75 $28,590 6.2 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 180 $14.21 $15.28 $31,790 3.5 %
  25-4021 Librarians 2,180 $19.82 $18.70 $38,890 2.8 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 870 $9.95 $9.94 $20,680 2.5 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 1,410 $21.49 $22.72 $47,260 2.2 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 17,520 (4) (4) $19,110 2.8 %
 
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 13,390 $12.85 $15.45 $32,130 2.8 %
  27-1011 Art Directors (6) $25.70 $28.26 $58,780 5.9 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 50 $13.61 $15.50 $32,240 5.6 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 180 $18.18 $20.76 $43,180 4.7 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 270 $21.50 $22.45 $46,700 5.5 %
  27-1022 Fashion Designers (6) $8.18 $11.20 $23,300 21.2 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 1,220 $7.61 $7.77 $16,150 3.1 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 1,210 $14.64 $15.91 $33,090 2.2 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 320 $15.40 $16.58 $34,490 3.7 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 590 $8.75 $9.81 $20,410 5.7 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 50 $11.83 $12.31 $25,590 6.6 %
  27-2011 Actors 100 (4) (4) $19,780 10.4 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 570 (4) (4) $34,770 2.9 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts (6) (4) (4) $32,740 6.9 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 360 $13.57 $14.21 $29,560 4.5 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 290 (4) (4) $25,350 19.3 %
  27-3010 Announcers 770 $7.47 $10.42 $21,680 10.4 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 790 $12.59 $15.79 $32,840 5.7 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1,410 $16.51 $18.11 $37,680 1.7 %
  27-3041 Editors 870 $13.71 $16.18 $33,650 4.9 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 250 $22.15 $22.59 $46,990 2.1 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 240 $17.78 $21.25 $44,190 4.9 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 110 $16.31 $16.58 $34,490 3.2 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 180 $12.90 $14.00 $29,110 2.5 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 410 $11.74 $13.56 $28,210 3.7 %
  27-4021 Photographers 660 $10.42 $11.86 $24,670 3.6 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 170 $12.45 $14.07 $29,270 3.3 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 70 $10.86 $12.90 $26,830 6.0 %
 
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 93,530 $18.67 $23.29 $48,440 2.0 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 180 $20.72 $27.71 $57,630 20.8 %
  29-1020 Dentists 810 $60.59 $64.00 $133,120 8.2 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 720 $19.34 $19.54 $40,640 1.5 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 340 $31.62 $33.97 $70,670 10.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 3,740 $38.18 $36.97 $76,900 1.1 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 240 (5) $98.57 $205,020 8.1 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 750 (5) $77.31 $160,800 5.4 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 680 (5) $81.35 $169,200 5.2 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 350 (5) $94.22 $195,970 5.9 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General (6) $55.91 $65.73 $136,720 14.1 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists (6) $66.73 $70.29 $146,210 7.0 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 1,440 (5) $84.61 $175,980 11.1 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 1,490 $30.25 $30.48 $63,400 3.3 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 35,230 $20.52 $21.03 $43,750 1.0 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 70 $23.22 $22.70 $47,220 1.9 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 1,070 $24.86 $25.16 $52,330 1.2 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,850 $25.26 $26.66 $55,450 2.4 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 150 $22.04 $22.11 $45,980 3.2 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 270 $12.07 $12.33 $25,640 2.3 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 1,390 $16.73 $16.87 $35,100 0.8 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 1,310 $21.01 $22.36 $46,500 1.7 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 440 $29.95 $37.33 $77,650 5.3 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 2,440 $18.74 $18.93 $39,370 1.6 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 1,850 $13.63 $13.95 $29,010 1.1 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 1,300 $20.26 $19.33 $40,200 6.5 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 840 $14.47 $16.38 $34,070 1.8 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 350 $21.44 $21.51 $44,750 2.2 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 290 $19.57 $19.73 $41,030 1.1 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 3,230 $16.69 $17.08 $35,530 1.6 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 3,290 $9.61 $9.99 $20,770 1.6 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 140 $10.91 $11.40 $23,710 3.0 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 3,600 $10.08 $10.60 $22,050 3.9 %
  29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 350 $9.42 $10.13 $21,070 4.7 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 830 $13.93 $14.21 $29,550 1.0 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 1,330 $14.25 $14.09 $29,310 1.0 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 450 $9.79 $10.28 $21,390 2.4 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12,000 $13.54 $13.98 $29,080 1.9 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 2,400 $10.82 $11.74 $24,420 2.6 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 830 $11.20 $12.13 $25,230 3.6 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 1,140 $22.67 $22.53 $46,850 2.1 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 180 (4) (4) $34,110 9.5 %
 
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 46,490 $9.43 $9.86 $20,500 1.0 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 5,100 $8.42 $8.77 $18,230 1.4 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 22,670 $8.83 $8.90 $18,510 0.9 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 480 $9.89 $9.94 $20,680 2.3 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 140 $17.13 $16.99 $35,340 2.1 %
  31-2012 Occupational Therapist Aides 90 $10.35 $12.73 $26,490 9.0 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 900 $16.16 $16.02 $33,320 2.0 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 610 $8.95 $9.62 $20,010 3.7 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 130 $11.54 $12.22 $25,410 12.0 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 3,630 $11.19 $12.05 $25,060 4.6 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 6,000 $10.41 $11.13 $23,140 4.7 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 660 $11.00 $11.08 $23,040 1.2 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 1,740 $12.35 $12.26 $25,500 1.1 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 940 $8.28 $8.55 $17,790 1.8 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 760 $8.87 $8.82 $18,350 2.2 %
 
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Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 36,060 $11.59 $13.57 $28,230 5.3 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives (6) $25.05 $26.75 $55,640 7.1 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 900 $18.17 $19.47