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2002 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Tennessee

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Tennessee. 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 2,617,360 $11.91 $15.07 $31,340 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 163,840 $25.63 $31.23 $64,970 0.6 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 10,630 $54.29 $59.74 $124,250 1.4 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 49,400 $27.07 $33.80 $70,300 1.0 %
  11-1031 Legislators 2,020 $6.90 $9.35 $19,450 7.7 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 2,060 $21.30 $28.36 $58,980 8.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 3,730 $28.06 $32.89 $68,400 2.2 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 7,370 $29.00 $33.42 $69,510 1.7 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 1,160 $18.44 $22.51 $46,820 3.3 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 9,450 $18.66 $21.04 $43,760 1.9 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 4,610 $33.30 $34.81 $72,410 1.7 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 11,710 $25.87 $29.59 $61,550 1.3 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 4,100 $25.80 $28.24 $58,740 1.2 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 4,560 $27.06 $29.51 $61,380 1.4 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 2,510 $23.74 $27.20 $56,570 1.4 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 3,180 $25.19 $27.25 $56,680 2.0 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 110 $19.53 $18.96 $39,440 8.2 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 3,770 $26.16 $28.75 $59,790 1.7 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 1,780 $12.90 $14.61 $30,400 3.6 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 4,120 (4) (4) $58,880 2.5 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,830 $29.54 $34.71 $72,190 4.0 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 2,730 $37.64 $39.40 $81,950 2.1 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 7,030 $14.82 $15.59 $32,420 1.8 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 670 $19.28 $23.12 $48,080 6.1 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 1,360 $15.32 $16.06 $33,410 4.4 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 5,480 $25.93 $31.88 $66,310 7.7 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 280 $35.12 $37.61 $78,230 3.4 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 500 $24.47 $24.61 $51,200 0.4 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 2,770 $17.45 $19.75 $41,080 6.8 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 1,890 $17.81 $18.72 $38,930 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 76,320 $20.99 $23.63 $49,160 1.3 %
  13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 670 $31.31 $30.36 $63,150 6.7 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 340 $20.87 $21.47 $44,650 5.8 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 2,300 $17.62 $20.30 $42,220 3.1 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 4,340 $20.16 $23.27 $48,390 5.7 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 3,750 $20.71 $22.18 $46,140 2.7 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 350 $17.76 $18.22 $37,900 6.0 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,980 $18.16 $19.14 $39,820 2.0 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 3,030 $21.31 $23.27 $48,400 1.5 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 190 $18.42 $19.92 $41,430 3.6 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 2,710 $14.64 $18.56 $38,600 3.8 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 2,150 $17.86 $18.87 $39,250 2.8 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 3,400 $17.93 $19.32 $40,180 3.3 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 4,130 $27.96 $31.52 $65,570 5.4 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 370 $17.36 $18.80 $39,100 2.4 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 14,880 $20.38 $22.12 $46,020 1.8 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 790 $19.05 $22.57 $46,940 5.0 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 1,020 $21.21 $23.18 $48,220 4.4 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 1,170 $18.77 $21.49 $44,700 2.6 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 1,610 $25.61 $34.23 $71,200 6.6 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 710 $34.59 $50.15 $104,310 12.6 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 1,360 $19.99 $21.02 $43,720 2.6 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 410 $24.87 $27.39 $56,960 6.9 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 310 $17.24 $17.49 $36,370 2.3 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 3,910 $18.11 $22.01 $45,780 2.6 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,440 $16.94 $19.12 $39,770 5.6 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 890 $14.13 $16.86 $35,070 8.1 %
 
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 36,000 $23.64 $25.24 $52,490 1.1 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 410 $32.09 $32.52 $67,640 4.5 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 7,270 $26.31 $27.26 $56,700 1.9 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 2,660 $28.56 $29.53 $61,430 2.1 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 1,370 $28.19 $29.84 $62,070 3.1 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 7,970 $16.03 $17.09 $35,540 1.6 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 6,220 $26.27 $26.72 $55,570 1.5 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 1,620 $24.00 $25.09 $52,190 2.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 3,540 $24.14 $28.39 $59,040 4.8 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 1,520 $27.49 $27.86 $57,950 2.8 %
  15-2011 Actuaries (6) $33.56 $39.46 $82,080 6.2 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 1,020 $24.31 $26.35 $54,800 4.2 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 250 $20.29 $22.00 $45,750 6.7 %
 
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 36,670 $23.55 $24.80 $51,580 1.6 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 1,240 $24.90 $28.85 $60,000 11.0 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 250 $13.89 $17.02 $35,400 13.1 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 40 $16.74 $17.62 $36,650 1.5 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 1,110 $13.38 $15.06 $31,320 4.3 %
  17-2021 Agricultural Engineers 40 $23.42 $24.51 $50,980 9.4 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 110 $27.47 $31.02 $64,520 6.9 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 650 $34.88 $36.29 $75,490 2.5 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 2,750 $28.90 $29.05 $60,430 1.9 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 820 $29.61 $29.14 $60,600 4.9 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 2,610 $29.67 $30.80 $64,070 1.4 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 870 $32.97 $33.79 $70,280 1.8 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 820 $28.47 $28.16 $58,570 3.9 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 820 $26.12 $28.01 $58,260 6.1 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 2,600 $26.50 $27.15 $56,480 1.4 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 950 $31.96 $32.71 $68,040 3.8 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 3,280 $28.27 $29.18 $60,690 1.9 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 1,780 $18.37 $19.81 $41,200 2.8 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 470 $17.51 $19.58 $40,720 5.4 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 1,340 $17.20 $18.75 $39,000 2.2 %
  17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 170 $21.21 $22.40 $46,590 5.6 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,280 $15.99 $16.64 $34,620 2.6 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 3,460 $19.78 $19.74 $41,060 2.1 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 590 $16.76 $17.81 $37,040 3.9 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 590 $18.67 $18.87 $39,260 4.6 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 1,780 $18.26 $19.47 $40,500 3.4 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 1,020 $19.40 $19.63 $40,830 1.4 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 850 $12.05 $12.82 $26,660 4.0 %
 
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 13,000 $20.50 $23.39 $48,650 2.5 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 160 $21.21 $23.76 $49,410 3.4 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists (6) $21.42 $30.74 $63,940 9.8 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 270 $21.77 $23.04 $47,930 2.4 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (6) $14.19 $16.52 $34,360 3.2 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 160 $25.29 $24.68 $51,330 1.0 %
  19-1032 Foresters 180 $17.18 $18.51 $38,500 1.6 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (6) $22.21 $27.21 $56,610 6.9 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 110 $28.22 $27.14 $56,450 4.8 %
  19-2031 Chemists 1,080 $21.65 $25.26 $52,550 6.7 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists 190 $33.91 $34.73 $72,230 5.8 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 1,420 $19.85 $21.35 $44,410 1.9 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 180 $18.10 $21.80 $45,340 5.5 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 50 $28.67 $28.31 $58,890 2.0 %
  19-3011 Economists 80 $24.23 $28.23 $58,720 6.8 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 1,210 $32.80 $31.98 $66,510 4.5 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers 130 $9.88 $11.23 $23,360 8.4 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 1,510 $22.31 $26.79 $55,720 8.3 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 390 $18.20 $19.05 $39,630 1.6 %
  19-3093 Historians (6) $13.16 $13.89 $28,880 4.1 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 270 $13.87 $14.69 $30,550 4.7 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians (6) $14.97 $16.24 $33,780 5.5 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 1,280 $18.79 $18.81 $39,120 4.4 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 430 $17.95 $17.92 $37,280 3.8 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 140 $17.31 $16.91 $35,170 3.8 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 290 $12.71 $13.29 $27,640 0.6 %
 
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 27,020 $12.69 $13.80 $28,700 1.4 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 520 $12.49 $13.15 $27,360 2.4 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 4,290 $17.00 $17.22 $35,810 2.2 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 250 $14.01 $15.30 $31,820 3.4 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 1,270 $11.89 $12.49 $25,980 2.2 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 1,250 $9.65 $11.08 $23,050 4.6 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 5,780 $12.13 $12.61 $26,220 1.6 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 1,850 $16.49 $18.76 $39,020 8.2 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 2,230 $12.43 $13.07 $27,190 2.0 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 800 $13.68 $16.16 $33,610 3.1 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 1,360 $13.47 $14.73 $30,650 1.2 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 3,530 $10.06 $11.14 $23,170 3.1 %
  21-2011 Clergy 270 $16.75 $17.45 $36,300 2.4 %
  21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 150 $15.53 $15.13 $31,460 4.1 %
 
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 12,840 $21.78 $32.05 $66,660 5.8 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 6,280 $39.44 $47.28 $98,340 6.6 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 310 $19.59 $28.19 $58,640 1.9 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 100 $14.70 $15.20 $31,620 5.2 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 310 $19.31 $24.32 $50,590 5.2 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 2,920 $16.32 $16.93 $35,220 3.6 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 70 $18.77 $20.07 $41,750 5.9 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 700 $10.94 $13.01 $27,070 3.7 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 530 $15.17 $17.10 $35,570 11.6 %
 
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 131,940 $15.96 $16.41 $34,130 2.7 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 1,210 (4) (4) $54,860 4.1 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 450 (4) (4) $46,550 5.2 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 960 (4) (4) $45,830 3.6 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 600 (4) (4) $68,550 3.0 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 720 (4) (4) $53,450 3.5 %
  25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $55,930 8.6 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 340 (4) (4) $57,560 3.3 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 290 (4) (4) $60,930 5.1 %
  25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $54,760 2.0 %
  25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $60,120 2.3 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $66,300 6.9 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $53,740 1.7 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 210 (4) (4) $62,850 5.7 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 640 (4) (4) $56,320 3.5 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 240 (4) (4) $48,600 3.8 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 2,650 (4) (4) $88,330 6.3 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 900 (4) (4) $46,790 6.6 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 720 (4) (4) $46,830 3.0 %
  25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $49,840 3.3 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $41,260 8.3 %
  25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $88,160 5.1 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $53,160 2.7 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 1,540 (4) (4) $43,530 4.7 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 440 (4) (4) $47,140 3.0 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 1,150 (4) (4) $41,980 2.7 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 400 (4) (4) $42,210 4.1 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 420 (4) (4) $46,700 2.7 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 360 (4) (4) $46,010 3.8 %
  25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants 990 (4) (4) $21,180 5.0 %
  25-1192 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 250 (4) (4) $67,150 4.5 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 460 (4) (4) $38,140 2.6 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2,030 $16.87 $17.04 $35,440 2.0 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 7,510 $7.22 $7.80 $16,220 1.8 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 4,210 (4) (4) $33,950 1.5 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 24,870 (4) (4) $36,450 2.8 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 12,420 (4) (4) $36,120 1.5 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 460 (4) (4) $36,250 1.4 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 15,280 (4) (4) $37,710 1.4 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 3,950 (4) (4) $36,160 3.0 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 3,590 (4) (4) $34,570 1.1 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 2,230 (4) (4) $37,580 1.7 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 2,070 (4) (4) $37,730 1.7 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 780 $13.24 $14.17 $29,470 2.3 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 1,120 $11.49 $13.10 $27,250 3.7 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 280 $18.65 $20.84 $43,350 5.3 %
  25-4021 Librarians 3,390 $19.18 $19.84 $41,270 3.2 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 1,510 $9.05 $9.83 $20,450 2.2 %
  25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 50 $15.11 $15.42 $32,080 5.6 %
  25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors (6) $17.73 $19.66 $40,900 2.7 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 1,720 $16.84 $18.03 $37,500 3.4 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 17,170 (4) (4) $14,740 1.2 %
 
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 24,870 $13.68 $17.40 $36,200 2.9 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 370 $20.14 $21.65 $45,030 4.9 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 100 $16.81 $19.31 $40,160 6.9 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 260 $15.44 $16.84 $35,030 3.7 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 480 $20.65 $22.72 $47,260 5.3 %
  27-1022 Fashion Designers (6) $22.37 $25.52 $53,070 7.3 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 1,490 $9.34 $9.59 $19,940 2.8 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 2,430 $15.31 $16.66 $34,650 4.3 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 790 $14.37 $16.53 $34,370 6.0 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 1,400 $8.65 $9.39 $19,530 7.1 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 50 $17.10 $18.45 $38,380 4.7 %
  27-2011 Actors 160 (4) (4) $39,620 14.3 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 750 (4) (4) $47,920 6.2 %
  27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 330 (4) (4) $165,930 9.2 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 1,260 (4) (4) $45,460 7.7 %
  27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 40 (4) (4) $40,390 6.4 %
  27-2031 Dancers 230 $10.90 $13.76 $28,630 4.9 %
  27-2032 Choreographers (6) $39.18 $33.54 $69,770 12.2 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers 90 (4) (4) $49,210 8.5 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 1,680 (4) (4) $46,040 9.3 %
  27-3010 Announcers 1,440 $7.79 $10.16 $21,130 5.0 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 1,130 $15.57 $18.86 $39,230 6.1 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 2,020 $17.06 $18.53 $38,540 1.9 %
  27-3041 Editors 1,190 $17.68 $21.40 $44,520 7.3 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 550 $20.74 $21.11 $43,910 7.0 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 420 $16.60 $18.62 $38,720 4.2 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 250 $11.55 $12.15 $25,280 3.6 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 930 $13.19 $15.13 $31,480 6.1 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 430 $9.62 $11.24 $23,380 3.4 %
  27-4013 Radio Operators 60 $10.11 $12.35 $25,680 5.6 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 240 $12.77 $14.64 $30,450 5.6 %
  27-4021 Photographers 1,150 $9.48 $11.04 $22,950 4.3 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 470 $12.27 $13.31 $27,690 4.4 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 330 $14.67 $18.25 $37,950 16.2 %
 
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 144,950 $18.35 $23.11 $48,060 2.6 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 100 $49.37 $48.63 $101,160 9.4 %
  29-1020 Dentists 1,840 $26.05 $46.21 $96,130 23.8 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 1,000 $18.03 $17.24 $35,860 1.8 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 380 $50.15 $51.59 $107,320 3.4 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 5,210 $37.89 $37.14 $77,260 1.4 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 920 (5) $92.86 $193,140 8.8 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 2,170 $49.40 $57.46 $119,510 13.1 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 1,410 (5) $82.47 $171,530 3.7 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 330 (5) $86.27 $179,440 6.8 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 360 $60.78 $63.56 $132,210 4.7 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 360 $65.99 $69.69 $144,950 4.3 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 1,230 (5) $93.83 $195,160 4.4 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 910 $31.48 $29.65 $61,680 3.4 %
  29-1081 Podiatrists 70 $60.83 $52.16 $108,480 16.8 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 53,020 $20.63 $22.25 $46,280 3.6 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 210 $20.38 $20.95 $43,570 2.4 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 1,470 $24.13 $23.65 $49,190 2.1 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 2,430 $26.72 $27.29 $56,750 1.2 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 280 $22.53 $23.62 $49,130 2.6 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 460 $12.54 $13.37 $27,810 1.9 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 2,260 $17.24 $17.19 $35,760 1.1 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 1,350 $21.04 $22.06 $4