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2002 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

South Carolina

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in South Carolina. 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 1,757,510 $11.79 $14.79 $30,760 0.8 %
 
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 110,490 $25.29 $29.97 $62,350 0.9 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 8,660 $45.02 $51.15 $106,390 1.7 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 33,620 $26.19 $31.49 $65,500 0.8 %
  11-1031 Legislators 1,480 $7.12 $11.65 $24,240 5.4 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,040 $22.13 $26.74 $55,620 3.4 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 1,550 $28.68 $32.53 $67,660 2.1 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 4,220 $27.72 $31.89 $66,340 1.7 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 880 $20.93 $24.95 $51,890 5.1 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 6,250 $18.22 $23.08 $48,000 5.9 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 2,900 $33.22 $33.69 $70,070 3.4 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 7,160 $26.96 $30.08 $62,560 1.0 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 2,660 $25.40 $27.13 $56,440 1.4 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 4,010 $28.36 $30.25 $62,920 1.8 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,610 $22.33 $25.30 $52,630 1.8 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,030 $23.80 $27.73 $57,670 6.5 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 110 $17.30 $23.13 $48,110 9.3 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 4,270 $23.76 $27.12 $56,420 2.4 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 1,010 $13.44 $15.23 $31,670 3.9 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 2,800 (4) (4) $64,070 1.8 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,820 $25.50 $27.52 $57,250 3.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 2,210 $39.78 $40.16 $83,520 1.6 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 5,870 $14.43 $15.26 $31,740 2.0 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 550 $17.14 $18.16 $37,770 3.4 %
  11-9071 Gaming Managers 40 $14.71 $15.91 $33,100 6.9 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 700 $15.05 $16.23 $33,750 2.3 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 3,720 $26.11 $29.88 $62,150 3.7 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 400 $43.12 $42.69 $88,790 4.2 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 330 $24.42 $24.41 $50,780 0.5 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 2,470 $17.69 $20.98 $43,650 4.0 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 1,450 $16.66 $18.88 $39,260 3.6 %
 
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 48,720 $18.38 $21.27 $44,250 1.5 %
  13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 60 $13.03 $14.47 $30,100 5.1 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 170 $17.42 $22.43 $46,650 7.3 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,350 $17.58 $21.20 $44,100 7.6 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 2,410 $19.96 $21.70 $45,130 2.4 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1,890 $16.35 $18.80 $39,110 3.8 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 210 $14.32 $17.60 $36,610 13.8 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,410 $16.51 $18.90 $39,320 2.6 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 2,050 $20.84 $22.39 $46,570 2.0 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 240 $16.59 $18.59 $38,670 2.7 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1,350 $15.07 $17.42 $36,240 2.7 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 620 $18.32 $23.82 $49,540 10.1 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 3,160 $17.76 $19.41 $40,370 2.7 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 4,870 $26.98 $27.74 $57,690 3.5 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 240 $16.39 $17.06 $35,490 2.3 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 10,530 $18.33 $20.54 $42,720 1.6 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 1,030 $14.87 $20.18 $41,970 22.4 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 790 $24.50 $25.35 $52,730 3.8 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 550 $17.62 $20.49 $42,610 2.9 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 1,060 $20.73 $21.99 $45,750 2.5 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 680 $22.34 $31.09 $64,660 18.7 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 270 $18.14 $20.81 $43,280 4.6 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 790 $14.39 $16.74 $34,830 3.5 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 3,420 $18.68 $21.72 $45,170 2.7 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 440 $17.38 $19.37 $40,290 2.5 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 530 $12.25 $13.13 $27,310 3.7 %
 
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 19,970 $21.92 $23.66 $49,200 1.9 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 250 $27.49 $31.79 $66,110 7.0 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 3,520 $23.84 $25.31 $52,640 2.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 1,760 $30.57 $30.83 $64,130 3.4 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 1,340 $25.82 $27.98 $58,190 3.0 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 4,040 $15.24 $15.99 $33,260 3.5 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 3,740 $23.65 $24.13 $50,180 2.9 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 660 $21.29 $22.62 $47,050 2.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,820 $21.67 $22.88 $47,600 1.6 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 1,420 $25.73 $28.02 $58,280 5.4 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 540 $22.94 $23.83 $49,570 3.8 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 160 $19.26 $20.14 $41,880 1.7 %
 
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 33,250 $24.56 $26.17 $54,430 2.7 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 830 $29.47 $37.75 $78,530 14.1 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 170 $27.33 $27.32 $56,820 6.4 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 60 $19.35 $20.39 $42,400 2.3 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 910 $16.46 $18.21 $37,870 3.9 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 70 $30.77 $30.84 $64,140 4.8 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 70 $23.43 $23.50 $48,890 9.1 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 950 $37.73 $36.72 $76,390 1.5 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 3,290 $26.20 $27.66 $57,530 2.1 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 450 $27.54 $28.63 $59,550 7.3 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 1,500 $31.93 $32.20 $66,970 2.3 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 1,120 $28.84 $28.37 $59,010 9.9 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 1,070 $24.47 $27.10 $56,370 6.1 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 810 $36.91 $34.17 $71,080 2.8 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 3,080 $31.82 $31.39 $65,290 1.8 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 660 $37.23 $35.25 $73,310 4.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 3,110 $29.22 $30.09 $62,590 2.8 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (6) $23.29 $23.57 $49,020 4.7 %
  17-2161 Nuclear Engineers 640 $39.21 $38.79 $80,690 2.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 980 $15.95 $17.69 $36,800 2.5 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 490 $18.99 $19.63 $40,830 2.2 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 560 $19.57 $21.58 $44,890 3.1 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,100 $17.65 $18.86 $39,230 4.5 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 3,400 $21.08 $21.62 $44,970 1.9 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 700 $23.50 $23.99 $49,910 4.7 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 370 $22.63 $23.22 $48,300 6.1 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 1,610 $22.92 $22.42 $46,640 3.0 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 1,200 $20.28 $20.80 $43,270 2.0 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 1,150 $12.52 $13.86 $28,830 2.1 %
 
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 10,020 $19.99 $21.65 $45,030 1.9 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 120 $20.00 $21.87 $45,480 5.9 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 90 $18.69 $21.08 $43,840 4.8 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 180 $21.26 $22.52 $46,830 1.8 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 110 $25.32 $25.01 $52,010 1.2 %
  19-1032 Foresters 130 $23.82 $24.91 $51,810 2.5 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (6) $27.49 $32.28 $67,150 5.8 %
  19-2012 Physicists 70 $30.95 $30.38 $63,190 10.5 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 60 $30.73 $29.50 $61,360 1.7 %
  19-2031 Chemists 910 $26.22 $28.58 $59,450 6.4 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 320 $21.64 $22.07 $45,900 2.7 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (6) $33.87 $33.66 $70,010 2.4 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 200 $21.70 $21.40 $44,520 1.5 %
  19-3011 Economists 150 $23.31 $24.04 $50,000 2.2 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 740 $21.07 $23.74 $49,390 6.2 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 1,580 $17.26 $18.90 $39,320 3.3 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 390 $18.33 $20.16 $41,940 3.5 %
  19-3093 Historians 80 $22.58 $22.21 $46,190 1.8 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 80 $13.64 $15.10 $31,410 4.4 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 220 $16.94 $17.04 $35,440 4.4 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 1,120 $16.59 $17.46 $36,310 2.0 %
  19-4051 Nuclear Technicians 480 $25.89 $27.29 $56,770 4.8 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 220 $19.65 $19.89 $41,370 2.3 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 30 $11.97 $12.80 $26,630 1.8 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 350 $12.67 $13.11 $27,260 1.3 %
 
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 20,460 $13.26 $14.28 $29,710 1.3 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 700 $13.03 $14.04 $29,200 3.6 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 3,650 $18.54 $18.29 $38,050 1.9 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 2,040 $10.68 $12.46 $25,920 4.9 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 4,240 $13.23 $13.60 $28,280 0.9 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 1,400 $14.48 $15.18 $31,560 1.8 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 760 $8.89 $12.88 $26,790 4.3 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 260 $16.99 $18.54 $38,570 2.3 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 1,080 $12.93 $13.46 $28,000 1.2 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 2,850 $10.13 $10.70 $22,250 1.6 %
  21-2011 Clergy 330 $15.36 $15.40 $32,040 2.2 %
  21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 60 $14.16 $15.48 $32,190 5.1 %
 
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 12,490 $18.74 $28.45 $59,180 4.0 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 5,280 $40.11 $45.78 $95,220 6.0 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 130 $25.88 $33.70 $70,090 2.7 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 700 $20.58 $25.33 $52,680 2.9 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 3,250 $15.13 $15.66 $32,580 2.5 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 60 $13.79 $14.94 $31,080 8.0 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 1,530 $10.49 $11.60 $24,120 3.2 %
 
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 98,400 $16.86 $17.09 $35,560 1.6 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 2,370 (4) (4) $53,660 3.5 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 480 (4) (4) $51,690 3.0 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 710 (4) (4) $48,690 3.7 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 490 (4) (4) $54,290 5.5 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 460 (4) (4) $50,610 3.5 %
  25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 200 (4) (4) $58,730 1.7 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 310 (4) (4) $54,640 4.1 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $54,360 5.1 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $53,240 4.0 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $55,950 6.4 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $57,400 3.7 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 340 (4) (4) $51,570 3.6 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 200 (4) (4) $52,050 3.8 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 300 (4) (4) $59,320 12.2 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 420 (4) (4) $64,540 10.0 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 850 (4) (4) $45,020 3.1 %
  25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $51,160 8.9 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $43,880 4.5 %
  25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $71,520 13.0 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $49,300 7.4 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 760 (4) (4) $43,230 3.0 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $46,310 3.7 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 910 (4) (4) $44,160 1.9 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 370 (4) (4) $42,760 5.0 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 330 (4) (4) $48,150 3.5 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $49,620 2.5 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $46,320 3.0 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 900 $19.18 $20.80 $43,260 7.0 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 4,520 $7.67 $9.13 $18,990 3.5 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 2,680 (4) (4) $37,670 1.5 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 19,670 (4) (4) $38,060 1.4 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 7,630 (4) (4) $39,230 0.8 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 530 (4) (4) $45,720 5.9 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 15,070 (4) (4) $38,720 1.3 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 2,080 (4) (4) $41,830 1.1 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 3,360 (4) (4) $39,510 1.5 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 1,090 (4) (4) $41,070 1.6 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,340 (4) (4) $40,690 1.3 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 750 $18.57 $18.63 $38,750 7.7 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,030 $14.39 $15.18 $31,580 3.2 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 250 $14.94 $15.52 $32,280 1.9 %
  25-4021 Librarians 2,130 $19.36 $19.75 $41,090 1.4 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 1,850 $9.95 $10.74 $22,330 3.5 %
  25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 100 $8.81 $12.19 $25,360 10.3 %
  25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 160 $15.63 $16.69 $34,710 2.5 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 1,780 $22.88 $22.38 $46,550 3.5 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 14,880 (4) (4) $16,090 1.4 %
 
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 14,680 $14.14 $16.46 $34,240 1.4 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 110 $22.58 $27.85 $57,920 5.4 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 120 $15.67 $27.61 $57,420 25.8 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 360 $18.01 $20.41 $42,450 3.6 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 250 $21.57 $23.60 $49,090 3.8 %
  27-1022 Fashion Designers 50 $18.07 $21.45 $44,610 7.7 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 1,050 $9.96 $10.69 $22,240 6.7 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 1,300 $15.56 $16.61 $34,550 1.9 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 400 $15.75 $18.59 $38,660 5.6 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 580 $9.69 $11.00 $22,870 3.2 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers (6) $15.87 $17.90 $37,240 8.2 %
  27-2011 Actors 490 (4) (4) $33,350 8.5 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 390 (4) (4) $42,580 5.0 %
  27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 290 (4) (4) $37,120 9.7 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 1,240 (4) (4) $37,000 6.2 %
  27-2031 Dancers 130 $10.16 $11.70 $24,340 8.6 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 280 $11.26 $12.37 $25,730 6.3 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers 70 (4) (4) $41,570 4.1 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 420 (4) (4) $43,570 7.2 %
  27-3010 Announcers 380 $8.70 $10.44 $21,720 7.4 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 880 $14.29 $15.88 $33,030 3.8 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1,280 $13.75 $16.03 $33,340 3.8 %
  27-3041 Editors 730 $18.74 $19.96 $41,520 3.4 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 240 $21.67 $23.07 $47,990 3.6 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 510 $23.92 $22.52 $46,840 4.1 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 100 $12.06 $13.10 $27,240 7.6 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 270 $12.99 $13.90 $28,920 3.1 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 420 $11.10 $12.31 $25,610 3.9 %
  27-4013 Radio Operators 30 $8.94 $10.34 $21,510 11.9 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 70 $15.58 $19.37 $40,290 13.4 %
  27-4021 Photographers 500 $12.22 $14.60 $30,370 8.5 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 330 $10.54 $13.41 $27,900 7.2 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 260 $15.91 $16.51 $34,330 7.4 %
 
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 87,310 $19.51 $24.74 $51,450 1.8 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 410 $38.38 $42.82 $89,060 14.6 %
  29-1020 Dentists 1,690 $59.79 $68.47 $142,420 8.6 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 960 $15.91 $16.24 $33,770 2.8 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 150 $57.39 $50.89 $105,850 6.5 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 2,740 $37.13 $36.61 $76,150 2.3 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists (6) (5) $83.89 $174,480 13.8 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 1,130 $64.07 $67.01 $139,380 4.9 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 490 (5) $79.78 $165,940 8.4 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 370 (5) $97.43 $202,650 5.2 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 180 $65.13 $70.02 $145,650 4.2 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 550 (5) $95.02 $197,640 4.6 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 2,160 $20.71 $22.11 $45,990 2.5 %
  29-1081 Podiatrists (6) $42.38 $52.87 $109,960 15.4 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 28,610 $22.00 $22.99 $47,820 1.4 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 140 $25.11 $26.00 $54,070 4.6 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 870 $24.98 $26.02 $54,110 1.6 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,650 $26.37 $28.39 $59,050 4.8 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 180 $20.92 $21.71 $45,150 2.4 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 430 $9.43 $13.73 $28,570 3.0 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 1,380 $19.55 $19.99 $41,580 1.7 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 1,390 $20.52 $22.30 $46,380 3.3 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 560 $33.15 $36.75 $76,430 5.9 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 2,210 $18.78 $18.78 $39,060 1.5 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 2,860 $13.43 $14.36 $29,860 1.9 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 1,630 $21.43 $23.25 $48,360 7.8 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 780 $20.11 $21.72 $45,180 4.4 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 410 $21.83 $22.24 $46,270 2.0 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 2,890 $19.36 $19.89 $41,370 2.9 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 3,340 $11.32 $11.79 $24,510 1.6 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 460 $11.86 $11.83 $24,600 8.1 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 3,270 $9.96 $10.48 $21,800 2.3 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 560 $17.73 $17.84 $37,110 1.1 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 1,130