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2002 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

South Dakota

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 Dakota. 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 364,000 $10.95 $13.31 $27,680 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 13,400 $29.03 $32.87 $68,370 0.7 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 700 $53.21 $56.47 $117,460 5.9 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 3,590 $36.16 $40.73 $84,730 0.8 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 60 $28.35 $30.42 $63,270 4.5 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 210 $35.35 $38.72 $80,530 3.5 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 360 $37.69 $42.05 $87,460 3.8 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 90 $30.47 $31.30 $65,100 3.2 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 370 $27.42 $29.02 $60,360 1.5 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 190 $37.84 $42.32 $88,030 3.3 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 1,080 $33.06 $35.41 $73,660 1.1 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 320 $29.97 $31.25 $65,000 1.4 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 370 $30.12 $32.94 $68,510 2.8 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 130 $30.46 $33.96 $70,630 3.9 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 120 $27.94 $29.82 $62,020 2.9 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 330 $28.93 $30.03 $62,470 3.0 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 60 $18.59 $19.02 $39,550 2.5 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 670 (4) (4) $55,590 2.4 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 240 $34.01 $35.37 $73,580 2.6 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 250 $36.93 $38.02 $79,080 1.9 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 750 $17.93 $18.77 $39,050 2.0 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 150 $20.96 $21.41 $44,540 3.0 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 130 $19.98 $19.73 $41,030 1.9 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 700 $28.92 $30.99 $64,450 1.8 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 110 $31.79 $33.48 $69,650 2.1 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 320 $20.10 $20.12 $41,840 0.5 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 460 $13.56 $15.90 $33,060 2.9 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 180 $21.28 $22.47 $46,730 1.7 %
 
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 11,440 $18.04 $19.49 $40,540 1.1 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 240 $18.79 $19.64 $40,860 2.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 240 $16.49 $17.02 $35,400 1.6 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 630 $18.09 $19.02 $39,550 1.2 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 530 $20.17 $21.27 $44,240 2.7 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 650 $16.64 $17.71 $36,830 1.4 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 430 $17.62 $18.47 $38,410 1.7 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 60 $15.10 $15.45 $32,130 2.0 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 840 $16.15 $17.36 $36,110 1.7 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 220 $16.84 $18.47 $38,420 1.9 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 710 $15.32 $15.88 $33,030 2.2 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 780 $23.61 $26.00 $54,090 4.2 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 130 $13.22 $13.95 $29,010 2.8 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 2,400 $18.45 $19.73 $41,040 0.9 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 240 $15.40 $15.87 $33,000 2.1 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 130 $18.85 $19.49 $40,540 1.5 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 270 $17.96 $20.89 $43,460 3.6 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 250 $20.59 $21.77 $45,280 1.6 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors (6) $24.12 $26.21 $54,520 6.0 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 140 $21.49 $22.54 $46,890 2.3 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 80 $23.85 $25.44 $52,910 1.5 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 70 $17.68 $18.85 $39,200 7.2 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 1,210 $18.63 $19.46 $40,470 1.3 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 210 $15.67 $17.36 $36,100 1.5 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 200 $11.06 $12.71 $26,440 10.1 %
 
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 5,110 $18.43 $20.28 $42,180 1.9 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 830 $21.49 $23.58 $49,040 3.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 220 $25.36 $26.51 $55,130 3.9 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 120 $29.50 $31.09 $64,670 3.2 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 2,030 $13.78 $14.31 $29,760 1.4 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 630 $27.18 $27.78 $57,790 1.0 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 100 $21.71 $23.35 $48,560 2.5 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 690 $21.65 $22.26 $46,300 0.9 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 360 $18.40 $20.25 $42,120 1.7 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 80 $19.07 $21.13 $43,950 4.3 %
 
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 3,880 $19.85 $21.15 $44,000 1.2 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 70 $25.78 $26.49 $55,090 5.8 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 50 $14.41 $16.68 $34,690 5.1 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 100 $16.78 $16.62 $34,580 6.1 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 600 $24.76 $25.94 $53,950 2.4 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 100 $21.61 $23.54 $48,960 2.3 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 140 $27.89 $28.18 $58,610 1.4 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 190 $25.61 $26.78 $55,700 2.7 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 120 $22.87 $23.44 $48,760 2.5 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 90 $23.95 $23.11 $48,070 5.9 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 300 $26.33 $27.18 $56,540 2.1 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 320 $26.34 $27.32 $56,820 1.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 330 $13.74 $13.75 $28,590 2.7 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 40 $15.35 $16.15 $33,580 2.3 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 180 $14.18 $14.60 $30,360 2.1 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 390 $15.57 $15.75 $32,760 1.3 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 250 $15.97 $16.43 $34,170 2.3 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 140 $16.32 $16.67 $34,680 1.7 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 130 $16.22 $16.74 $34,820 1.7 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 100 $12.72 $13.26 $27,580 2.0 %
 
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 3,110 $15.89 $18.05 $37,540 2.0 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 130 $19.98 $20.63 $42,900 2.4 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 100 $19.06 $20.58 $42,800 1.0 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 230 $22.41 $22.11 $45,990 0.6 %
  19-1032 Foresters 120 $18.20 $19.20 $39,930 0.9 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 50 $28.01 $51.48 $107,080 11.7 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 40 $30.37 $28.93 $60,170 4.7 %
  19-2031 Chemists 50 $20.54 $21.01 $43,710 1.9 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 130 $20.08 $20.89 $43,450 1.7 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 40 $23.35 $24.16 $50,250 1.5 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 120 $17.81 $19.16 $39,860 2.7 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 130 $26.10 $27.11 $56,390 2.8 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 120 $19.42 $19.65 $40,870 1.7 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 40 $17.80 $19.16 $39,850 2.8 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 110 $10.60 $12.05 $25,070 2.0 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 50 $12.50 $12.75 $26,520 2.4 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 90 $10.93 $11.34 $23,580 2.1 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 290 $12.02 $12.78 $26,580 0.7 %
 
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 4,540 $14.05 $14.60 $30,380 1.5 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 290 $13.61 $14.48 $30,120 2.3 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 540 $16.22 $16.70 $34,730 2.1 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 70 $13.39 $14.52 $30,200 4.3 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 140 $16.53 $16.66 $34,660 2.7 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 300 $13.78 $15.83 $32,930 5.4 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1,120 $13.83 $14.22 $29,580 1.1 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 640 $14.98 $15.50 $32,230 6.1 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 320 $14.92 $15.09 $31,390 1.7 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 40 $14.79 $16.84 $35,030 2.8 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 340 $15.18 $15.28 $31,770 1.1 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 570 $8.83 $9.35 $19,460 2.1 %
  21-2011 Clergy 80 $16.61 $17.31 $36,010 1.7 %
 
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 1,530 $21.61 $23.93 $49,770 3.1 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 780 $26.20 $30.18 $62,780 3.4 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 220 $13.57 $13.98 $29,080 3.0 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 70 $18.74 $18.26 $37,970 1.5 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 40 $16.45 $16.63 $34,590 1.4 %
 
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 22,460 $14.25 $15.23 $31,680 1.3 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 280 (4) (4) $48,520 4.4 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $46,270 3.0 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $44,350 3.1 %
  25-1041 Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $46,860 4.7 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $62,790 9.2 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $48,820 3.1 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $52,240 3.9 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $47,190 5.5 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $48,740 3.9 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $53,080 4.0 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $40,200 1.6 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 240 (4) (4) $43,050 3.1 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $43,590 2.7 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $42,060 3.4 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $41,730 1.9 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $44,350 2.7 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $45,310 3.6 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $42,020 3.6 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $41,800 3.0 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 340 $17.39 $18.21 $37,880 3.6 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 720 $10.40 $10.65 $22,140 2.4 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 460 (4) (4) $30,850 1.5 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 4,420 (4) (4) $32,330 1.2 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 2,130 (4) (4) $33,470 1.4 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 40 (4) (4) $33,040 2.6 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 3,770 (4) (4) $32,700 1.8 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 370 (4) (4) $32,060 1.8 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 640 (4) (4) $31,490 1.4 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 270 (4) (4) $31,420 1.9 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 380 (4) (4) $32,050 1.8 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 160 $13.42 $14.19 $29,520 3.2 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 190 $9.87 $10.25 $21,330 3.3 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 80 $14.76 $15.25 $31,710 1.6 %
  25-4021 Librarians 440 $14.22 $15.22 $31,660 2.1 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 330 $10.12 $10.62 $22,090 1.8 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 180 $19.40 $19.95 $41,490 2.2 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 4,120 (4) (4) $19,430 1.3 %
 
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 4,260 $11.54 $13.05 $27,140 2.7 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (6) $19.58 $20.71 $43,070 4.3 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 80 $13.39 $14.31 $29,770 2.7 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 90 $13.24 $13.90 $28,910 2.4 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 320 $7.55 $7.81 $16,240 3.4 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 180 $12.45 $13.07 $27,180 2.6 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 40 $13.82 $14.98 $31,160 5.2 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 350 $9.23 $9.63 $20,030 4.1 %
  27-2011 Actors 160 (4) (4) $19,680 5.7 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 90 (4) (4) $36,540 4.5 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 300 (4) (4) $27,960 4.7 %
  27-2032 Choreographers (6) $9.53 $9.86 $20,500 3.6 %
  27-3010 Announcers 570 $9.34 $10.63 $22,110 3.7 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 260 $11.98 $13.10 $27,250 3.4 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 680 $15.32 $16.08 $33,450 1.6 %
  27-3041 Editors 240 $15.16 $15.73 $32,720 4.3 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 50 $17.21 $17.86 $37,150 2.6 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators (6) $13.11 $14.98 $31,160 10.1 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 100 $9.57 $10.98 $22,830 2.1 %
  27-4021 Photographers 210 $9.64 $10.92 $22,710 4.7 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 110 $8.44 $9.21 $19,170 4.3 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 40 $13.54 $13.75 $28,590 5.0 %
 
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 20,380 $17.83 $21.50 $44,710 1.6 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 100 $31.91 $43.65 $90,800 17.3 %
  29-1020 Dentists 250 $41.50 $52.73 $109,670 13.9 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 120 $18.77 $19.91 $41,410 3.5 %
  29-1041 Optometrists (6) $49.64 $58.42 $121,510 21.8 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 660 $32.74 $32.38 $67,350 2.3 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 120 $53.19 $57.75 $120,110 3.7 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 330 $43.67 $48.95 $101,820 9.7 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 210 (5) $84.22 $175,180 4.4 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 50 (5) $90.92 $189,100 8.5 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 200 (5) $98.28 $204,430 5.5 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 290 $31.13 $30.76 $63,990 1.6 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 8,410 $18.97 $19.52 $40,600 1.2 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 40 $21.66 $21.31 $44,330 2.2 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 290 $21.23 $22.14 $46,050 1.6 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 460 $24.30 $24.59 $51,160 1.2 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists (6) $22.32 $22.68 $47,170 3.6 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 60 $14.17 $14.15 $29,430 4.7 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 240 $17.90 $17.94 $37,310 1.4 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 280 $17.76 $18.21 $37,880 1.0 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 140 $25.43 $28.07 $58,390 8.0 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 740 $17.56 $17.80 $37,030 1.3 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 410 $12.34 $12.55 $26,110 1.3 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 360 $21.88 $21.52 $44,770 2.6 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 180 $16.14 $16.60 $34,530 1.7 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 100 $19.63 $19.76 $41,110 3.1 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 60 $19.97 $20.19 $41,990 2.1 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 790 $17.09 $17.38 $36,140 1.4 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 590 $9.73 $10.16 $21,130 2.4 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 640 $10.51 $10.96 $22,790 2.0 %
  29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 110 $11.85 $11.76 $24,470 2.0 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 370 $13.10 $13.53 $28,130 1.3 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 150 $10.42 $10.52 $21,880 2.6 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,940 $12.63 $12.67 $26,360 0.9 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 770 $10.91 $11.83 $24,610 1.8 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 320 $10.50 $10.98 $22,840 5.4 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 110 $20.28 $21.16 $44,010 1.5 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 70 (4) (4) $29,660 2.3 %
 
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 10,300 $9.16 $9.49 $19,740 1.0 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 760 $8.33 $8.36 $17,380 1.4 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 5,950 $8.72 $8.84 $18,390 0.9 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 450 $10.56 $10.81 $22,480 1.7 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 40 $12.13 $12.14 $25,250 2.3 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 170 $11.16 $11.63 $24,200 1.4 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 130 $9.30 $9.32 $19,390 1.7 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 140 $10.64 $10.90 $22,670 5.2 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 700 $11.34 $11.62 $24,180 4.0 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 850 $9.95 $10.05 $20,910 1.2 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 730 $11.04 $11.46 $23,830 1.2 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 130 $8.44 $8.54 $17,770 5.6 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 130 $7.33 $7.62 $15,860 3.9 %
 
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 5,390 $12.61 $13.64 $28,380 2.1 %
  33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 40 $18.96 $19.17 $39,870 2.0 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 180 $20.76 $22.74 $47,300 1.9 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 40 $23.61 $23.69 $49,270 1.8 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 440 $15.26 $14.75 $30,680 5.1 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 990 $12.51 $12.96 $26,960 1.9 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 210 $19.81 $21.28 $44,260 1.1 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 1,460 $14.78 $15.26 $31,740 1.6 %
  33-9021 Private Detectives and Investigators (6) $10.12 $10.53 $21,910 5.7 %
  33-9031 Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators 150 $8.71 $9.40 $19,550 2.9 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,050 $9.22 $9.48 $19,720 2.6 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards 70 $8.85 $9.19 $19,110 1.8 %
 
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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 36,030 $6.94 $7.35 $15,290 1.2 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 90 $12.64 $13.59 $28,280 4.0 %
  35-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,890 $11.11 $11.36 $23,640 1.3 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 2,090 $6.87 $6.91 $14,370 1.6 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 1,870 $8.78 $8.97 $18,660 1.1 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 2,020 $8.23 $8.44 $17,560 1.8 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 590 $7.15 $7.32 $15,230 1.4 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 3,810 $7.41 $7.42 $15,420 1.1 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 1,980 $6.98 $7.02 $14,590 2.3 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 8,960 $6.84 $7.16 $14,890 3.8 %
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