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2002 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Puerto Rico


These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Puerto Rico. 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 969,140 $7.89 $10.36 $21,550 1.4 %
 
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 36,460 $23.90 $28.66 $59,620 1.0 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 1,460 $44.71 $53.42 $111,110 2.6 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 5,950 $31.38 $37.31 $77,600 1.6 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 640 $20.74 $31.79 $66,130 26.9 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 570 $30.26 $32.02 $66,590 3.4 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 2,590 $24.90 $28.44 $59,150 1.9 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 370 $15.37 $21.03 $43,750 6.5 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,270 $21.16 $24.48 $50,920 2.0 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 990 $28.92 $30.32 $63,060 1.4 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 4,180 $23.04 $26.11 $54,320 1.4 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 1,500 $22.98 $25.17 $52,350 1.2 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 1,360 $35.09 $36.16 $75,210 1.5 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 540 $23.57 $26.01 $54,100 1.6 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 520 $23.47 $25.79 $53,650 2.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 1,030 $19.17 $23.86 $49,630 4.3 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 120 $16.09 $17.61 $36,630 4.3 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 770 $20.57 $22.38 $46,540 2.3 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 690 $39.01 $39.17 $81,470 1.5 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 420 $16.21 $22.55 $46,900 12.5 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 70 $11.70 $13.41 $27,890 7.3 %
  11-9071 Gaming Managers 60 $24.57 $26.94 $56,040 4.1 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 120 $14.58 $17.34 $36,060 4.4 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 870 $24.44 $30.87 $64,220 3.8 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 140 $33.61 $33.63 $69,940 3.3 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 380 $10.23 $14.14 $29,400 9.0 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 190 $16.06 $17.64 $36,690 3.4 %
 
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 36,800 $13.33 $15.52 $32,290 2.6 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 90 $10.82 $12.43 $25,850 4.1 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 660 $11.82 $13.52 $28,110 2.8 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 2,000 $12.68 $14.47 $30,090 1.9 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 950 $11.18 $12.26 $25,490 3.6 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,680 $14.92 $16.29 $33,870 4.5 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 400 $14.63 $15.56 $32,350 4.2 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 160 $11.89 $13.03 $27,100 3.1 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1,280 $9.78 $11.69 $24,310 5.8 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 400 $13.31 $14.81 $30,800 3.6 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 750 $15.27 $16.56 $34,440 2.6 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 590 $22.55 $23.45 $48,780 4.1 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 110 $13.86 $15.51 $32,260 6.7 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 10,580 $12.64 $14.36 $29,880 2.2 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 290 $11.65 $11.79 $24,530 2.7 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 560 $15.35 $16.74 $34,810 2.2 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 430 $16.64 $17.68 $36,770 3.0 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 600 $21.08 $23.60 $49,080 6.1 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors (6) (5) $75.86 $157,780 29.2 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 790 $12.07 $13.46 $28,000 2.6 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 150 $12.55 $12.25 $25,490 3.3 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 980 $13.89 $15.54 $32,320 3.9 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 2,170 $14.45 $14.82 $30,820 2.8 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 50 $17.02 $17.99 $37,420 7.0 %
 
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 6,950 $16.34 $18.30 $38,060 2.5 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,700 $15.01 $16.28 $33,870 1.7 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 300 $28.98 $30.57 $63,590 5.4 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 170 $26.69 $27.52 $57,250 4.2 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,430 $11.54 $12.94 $26,910 1.8 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,380 $22.39 $22.90 $47,630 3.1 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 350 $18.13 $20.01 $41,620 1.9 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 520 $19.43 $20.13 $41,860 1.8 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 280 $15.60 $17.50 $36,410 4.5 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 40 $18.33 $21.16 $44,010 12.9 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 250 $10.62 $12.66 $26,320 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 11,980 $17.16 $19.14 $39,820 2.8 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 350 $25.73 $36.54 $76,010 19.5 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 300 $12.65 $13.29 $27,650 2.7 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 120 $32.69 $31.93 $66,410 5.0 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,850 $18.94 $20.66 $42,980 2.7 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers (6) $24.28 $25.44 $52,920 3.2 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 650 $21.59 $22.06 $45,880 2.8 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 290 $23.06 $24.51 $50,990 3.0 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 200 $21.98 $22.99 $47,810 2.8 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 180 $25.02 $25.60 $53,250 1.9 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 1,740 $24.97 $25.74 $53,530 2.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 450 $24.19 $24.08 $50,090 2.6 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 760 $10.03 $10.82 $22,510 5.3 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 120 $11.28 $11.64 $24,220 6.3 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 80 $14.88 $15.29 $31,800 8.5 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 930 $9.59 $10.54 $21,920 7.9 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 1,040 $13.33 $13.64 $28,360 3.1 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 60 $11.09 $12.31 $25,610 7.5 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 130 $8.13 $11.10 $23,090 8.0 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 320 $13.09 $14.03 $29,190 3.1 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 100 $13.83 $14.13 $29,400 5.7 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 370 $8.45 $8.95 $18,610 5.5 %
 
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 8,540 $14.67 $16.02 $33,320 2.3 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 300 $16.74 $17.41 $36,220 2.3 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 40 $24.28 $23.38 $48,640 2.5 %
  19-1041 Epidemiologists 40 $13.13 $13.63 $28,340 2.1 %
  19-2031 Chemists 2,400 $16.72 $18.01 $37,460 1.3 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 440 $14.22 $16.52 $34,370 3.5 %
  19-3011 Economists 140 $13.73 $15.84 $32,950 3.3 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 190 $17.04 $17.63 $36,670 5.2 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 210 $20.15 $21.93 $45,620 4.0 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 30 $12.55 $14.29 $29,710 5.0 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 230 $10.39 $11.35 $23,610 3.9 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 1,150 $13.49 $13.27 $27,600 2.1 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 50 $8.53 $9.60 $19,980 9.4 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 260 $10.70 $11.98 $24,930 7.0 %
 
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 13,060 $9.99 $10.29 $21,410 1.3 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 110 $10.72 $11.41 $23,740 3.5 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 1,770 $11.91 $12.22 $25,420 1.5 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 510 $8.03 $8.71 $18,120 5.1 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 80 $10.61 $11.72 $24,380 5.2 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 3,040 $10.84 $10.80 $22,460 1.1 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 480 $10.17 $10.50 $21,840 3.0 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 90 $12.13 $12.49 $25,990 4.9 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 320 $9.55 $10.31 $21,450 2.9 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 820 $11.60 $11.56 $24,050 2.6 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 2,770 $9.01 $8.75 $18,200 2.3 %
  21-2011 Clergy 80 $12.04 $13.42 $27,920 7.1 %
 
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 5,300 $20.34 $24.29 $50,520 3.1 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 2,750 $21.47 $25.79 $53,650 4.0 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 70 $13.14 $14.39 $29,930 2.6 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 810 $37.66 $36.68 $76,300 1.9 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 540 $14.89 $16.40 $34,110 5.2 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 170 $8.74 $8.85 $18,410 2.3 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 230 $14.46 $15.54 $32,320 5.1 %
 
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 72,820 $11.60 $12.36 $25,700 1.7 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 930 (4) (4) $38,960 3.8 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 430 (4) (4) $39,860 3.8 %
  25-1031 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $42,590 6.7 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $44,760 7.5 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 430 (4) (4) $44,110 2.4 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 270 (4) (4) $46,230 3.4 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $49,060 3.5 %
  25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $43,560 5.9 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $50,970 8.2 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $45,070 5.7 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $54,340 7.7 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $50,010 9.5 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 860 (4) (4) $54,120 6.5 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 400 (4) (4) $33,190 3.6 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 660 (4) (4) $38,170 5.4 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $39,750 3.0 %
  25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $72,660 12.9 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $44,500 7.0 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $34,900 6.1 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $44,690 5.2 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 410 (4) (4) $44,410 2.8 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 330 (4) (4) $46,300 4.0 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $42,950 4.4 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $40,420 8.0 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $42,770 3.7 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 980 $11.15 $11.76 $24,460 3.0 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1,460 $8.24 $8.34 $17,340 1.9 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 120 $8.71 $9.78 $20,340 5.5 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 470 $9.58 $9.81 $20,400 3.0 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 100 $8.10 $9.56 $19,880 5.1 %
  25-4021 Librarians 1,710 $12.25 $12.68 $26,380 1.6 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 770 $7.35 $7.73 $16,080 4.2 %
  25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 70 $9.71 $10.02 $20,840 2.3 %
  25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 50 $9.94 $11.13 $23,160 10.6 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 270 $10.70 $12.07 $25,100 4.1 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 4,530 (4) (4) $13,650 3.3 %
 
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 6,390 $10.61 $12.75 $26,520 2.3 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 290 $13.57 $17.48 $36,360 9.6 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 60 $13.74 $14.26 $29,660 4.6 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 40 $15.23 $16.42 $34,160 6.9 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 230 $6.78 $7.02 $14,600 3.6 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 520 $9.18 $10.85 $22,570 3.6 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 50 $15.33 $15.79 $32,840 11.9 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 340 $7.20 $7.95 $16,530 2.9 %
  27-2011 Actors 80 (4) (4) $21,440 19.6 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 260 (4) (4) $35,780 6.7 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 150 (4) (4) $24,040 8.7 %
  27-2031 Dancers 60 $7.48 $8.34 $17,340 7.0 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 100 (4) (4) $20,610 13.0 %
  27-3010 Announcers 250 $6.97 $11.03 $22,940 10.6 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 320 $14.20 $15.73 $32,710 3.6 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 920 $11.65 $13.04 $27,130 2.3 %
  27-3041 Editors 290 $16.99 $19.26 $40,050 4.5 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 40 $16.76 $17.92 $37,280 10.4 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 160 $17.78 $21.02 $43,720 5.4 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 100 $12.56 $13.96 $29,030 4.8 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 330 $9.75 $9.89 $20,580 3.6 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 400 $7.51 $8.28 $17,210 2.9 %
  27-4013 Radio Operators 110 $7.18 $7.57 $15,750 2.8 %
  27-4021 Photographers 220 $10.63 $11.35 $23,610 3.0 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 120 $10.56 $11.06 $23,000 2.4 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 70 $12.89 $14.16 $29,450 9.0 %
 
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 39,090 $9.26 $12.08 $25,120 4.2 %
  29-1020 Dentists 150 $23.30 $25.95 $53,980 5.5 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 530 $12.64 $12.95 $26,940 1.7 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 140 $25.57 $24.83 $51,640 3.1 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 1,890 $19.46 $19.60 $40,770 4.2 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 50 $35.21 $50.30 $104,620 11.2 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (6) $30.64 $30.50 $63,440 2.9 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 150 $30.27 $31.85 $66,260 4.3 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 60 $29.40 $31.43 $65,370 4.6 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 100 $27.40 $28.84 $59,980 3.6 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 50 $59.78 $55.33 $115,080 6.8 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 70 $42.13 $48.80 $101,510 4.4 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 90 $13.96 $17.66 $36,730 9.1 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 13,610 $9.52 $10.59 $22,020 3.4 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 240 $12.63 $14.33 $29,800 6.5 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 630 $11.47 $12.99 $27,030 5.0 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists (6) $22.56 $22.84 $47,500 12.3 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 50 $10.49 $13.71 $28,520 4.7 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 400 $8.98 $8.79 $18,290 2.3 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 90 $13.56 $15.45 $32,130 5.9 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 50 $28.90 $28.07 $58,380 8.0 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 2,130 $11.16 $11.67 $24,270 2.0 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 820 $7.32 $8.03 $16,710 2.8 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (6) $15.86 $16.41 $34,130 4.2 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 270 $9.40 $10.09 $20,980 4.0 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 160 $8.94 $9.46 $19,680 1.7 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 110 $11.64 $11.52 $23,960 2.4 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 1,100 $7.98 $8.50 $17,690 1.9 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 970 $6.81 $7.43 $15,460 5.2 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 90 $6.90 $7.57 $15,740 4.0 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 1,110 $8.01 $8.84 $18,390 4.3 %
  29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 160 $11.78 $12.60 $26,210 6.4 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 400 $6.87 $7.42 $15,440 1.9 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 410 $6.70 $7.13 $14,820 1.6 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 90 $11.05 $12.07 $25,100 2.0 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 7,560 $6.99 $7.50 $15,600 2.0 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 750 $6.98 $7.79 $16,200 3.1 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (6) $6.87 $8.40 $17,470 7.1 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 320 $15.76 $16.95 $35,250 3.8 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 60 (4) (4) $22,590 7.9 %
 
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 12,100 $6.51 $6.88 $14,310 2.6 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 4,070 $6.20 $6.15 $12,800 5.0 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,470 $6.84 $7.53 $15,660 2.8 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 220 $6.67 $6.64 $13,810 3.6 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 40 $7.91 $8.26 $17,180 3.9 %
  31-2012 Occupational Therapist Aides 40 $9.48 $9.36 $19,460 4.1 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 430 $7.55 $8.15 $16,960 1.6 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides (6) $7.72 $7.70 $16,010 2.8 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 1,950 $6.40 $6.44 $13,390 2.6 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 300 $7.35 $8.02 $16,670 5.7 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 140 $6.89 $7.61 $15,830 6.0 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 180 $8.43 $8.74 $18,170 2.5 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 2,180 $6.56 $6.71 $13,960 1.9 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 150 $7.13 $7.28 $15,140 3.2 %
 
Protective Service Occupations top
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 61,930 $8.45 $8.73 $18,150 4.6 %
  33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 80 $15.06 $15.61 $32,470 2.9 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 2,710 $12.43 $13.12 $27,290 3.4 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 210 $11.80 $12.27 $25,510 3.6 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 1,560 $7.96 $8.41 $17,490 3.2 %
  33-3011 Bailiffs 1,660 $9.79 $9.95 $20,700 2.7 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 7,360 $9.49 $9.52 $19,810 3.6 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 660 $12.78 $17.14 $35,640 2.1 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 20,130 $10.05 $9.99 $20,780 3.6 %
  33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators (6) $9.82 $10.79 $22,450 3.3 %
  33-9031 Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 90 $7.96 $8.27 $17,200 2.3 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 24,180 $6.36 $6.44 $13,390 1.2 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards 50 $6.73 $7.51 $15,610 5.8 %
 
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Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 64,460 $6.36 $6.62 $13,780 1.7 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 340 $12.85 $14.15 $29,420 4.1 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 5,230 $8.10 $8.97 $18,660 2.3 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 3,240 $6.35 $6.19 $12,880 2.0 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 4,410 $6.94 $6.92 $14,400 2.5 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 2,390 $6.68 $7.25 $15,080 6.5 %
  35-2015