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2002 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Virginia

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Virginia. 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 3,387,520 $13.30 $17.31 $36,000 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 173,450 $34.07 $38.97 $81,050 0.5 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 11,340 $61.58 $66.00 $137,270 1.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 48,930 $34.16 $40.88 $85,030 0.9 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,520 $29.37 $32.61 $67,840 2.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 4,460 $42.14 $44.56 $92,690 1.8 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 6,270 $32.51 $38.11 $79,280 1.8 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 1,460 $35.54 $37.66 $78,330 2.4 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 6,220 $25.93 $28.16 $58,570 1.3 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 8,920 $42.59 $45.05 $93,700 1.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 11,680 $38.28 $40.63 $84,520 1.0 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 4,650 $34.92 $36.70 $76,340 1.4 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 2,990 $31.39 $33.49 $69,670 1.6 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 2,400 $32.62 $34.16 $71,060 1.4 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,320 $27.43 $29.38 $61,120 1.4 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 7,100 $29.39 $33.72 $70,130 2.1 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 1,430 $14.23 $16.43 $34,170 2.2 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 5,040 (4) (4) $67,990 4.3 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 3,040 $33.39 $38.15 $79,360 4.3 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 6,570 $43.90 $44.93 $93,450 1.3 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 6,830 $17.70 $18.60 $38,680 1.9 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 280 $21.59 $25.08 $52,160 7.2 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 1,210 $15.05 $16.19 $33,670 4.6 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 3,260 $30.68 $33.66 $70,020 2.1 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 1,390 $46.71 $45.61 $94,860 2.9 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 750 $23.17 $23.05 $47,940 0.4 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 3,560 $18.20 $22.11 $45,980 2.7 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 1,680 $24.25 $25.63 $53,310 2.5 %
 
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 158,200 $24.13 $27.03 $56,220 0.8 %
  13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 2,570 $28.99 $29.10 $60,530 8.6 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 230 $17.72 $19.25 $40,030 2.5 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 2,380 $19.38 $21.36 $44,420 1.6 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 8,360 $23.96 $25.55 $53,130 0.7 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 3,970 $20.41 $21.40 $44,500 2.4 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 340 $21.56 $22.10 $45,980 4.1 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 3,530 $21.10 $23.03 $47,910 2.3 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 4,710 $22.12 $24.27 $50,490 1.4 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 470 $20.91 $21.86 $45,470 3.6 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 3,700 $20.13 $21.85 $45,450 1.7 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 1,810 $22.60 $24.18 $50,290 1.7 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 7,010 $21.25 $22.40 $46,590 1.3 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 24,540 $31.20 $36.38 $75,670 2.3 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 1,500 $19.56 $21.53 $44,790 3.1 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 26,410 $22.50 $25.22 $52,470 0.9 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 3,060 $18.33 $21.99 $45,750 11.1 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 3,020 $27.19 $28.57 $59,430 0.7 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 1,190 $22.29 $25.51 $53,070 2.1 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 4,590 $27.66 $30.52 $63,470 1.4 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 2,240 $26.16 $37.31 $77,600 9.8 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 2,550 $18.50 $21.35 $44,420 3.3 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 620 $27.84 $29.68 $61,740 3.7 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 640 $17.25 $17.61 $36,640 2.4 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 8,150 $23.09 $27.69 $57,600 3.0 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,490 $20.14 $21.20 $44,100 1.2 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 2,570 $8.89 $11.97 $24,900 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 139,860 $28.98 $29.69 $61,760 2.3 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 1,870 $34.68 $35.80 $74,460 3.3 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 21,450 $28.21 $29.88 $62,140 1.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 18,480 $30.53 $32.24 $67,050 1.7 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 16,600 $35.59 $35.27 $73,360 1.8 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 15,890 $19.46 $21.53 $44,780 3.9 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 24,660 $32.08 $32.36 $67,310 1.5 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 5,450 $25.31 $27.75 $57,710 3.5 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 9,830 $28.12 $28.84 $59,990 0.7 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 6,130 $29.27 $30.51 $63,470 2.2 %
  15-2021 Mathematicians 420 $36.70 $36.43 $75,760 2.7 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 4,400 $32.92 $33.29 $69,240 1.5 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 730 $20.91 $23.59 $49,060 5.9 %
  15-2091 Mathematical Technicians 50 $21.74 $22.50 $46,810 4.7 %
 
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 73,170 $26.93 $28.19 $58,630 1.0 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 2,400 $28.23 $29.89 $62,180 3.2 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 480 $20.00 $21.50 $44,720 3.8 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 690 $26.40 $28.01 $58,250 4.2 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 2,000 $16.90 $17.86 $37,150 3.7 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 2,650 $36.51 $37.15 $77,260 3.3 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers (6) $31.83 $33.00 $68,630 6.2 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 800 $35.41 $35.03 $72,870 2.0 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 7,300 $29.27 $30.47 $63,390 1.4 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 1,890 $33.26 $34.80 $72,380 2.0 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 6,340 $31.96 $32.98 $68,590 3.0 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 4,780 $37.04 $37.65 $78,310 1.7 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 2,960 $32.08 $31.75 $66,030 3.0 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 790 $25.82 $27.90 $58,030 1.7 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 2,810 $27.06 $28.17 $58,600 1.8 %
  17-2121 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 570 $31.94 $32.81 $68,240 4.1 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 250 $29.53 $30.65 $63,760 3.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 5,800 $29.64 $30.20 $62,810 1.6 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 140 $29.87 $30.04 $62,470 1.8 %
  17-2161 Nuclear Engineers 990 $32.75 $33.99 $70,710 4.4 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 2,220 $16.14 $16.48 $34,280 1.8 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 840 $18.35 $19.20 $39,940 2.6 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 2,260 $19.57 $20.04 $41,690 2.5 %
  17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 170 $23.21 $24.19 $50,310 8.1 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 3,170 $16.74 $17.26 $35,910 2.2 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 5,670 $20.96 $21.77 $45,280 2.1 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 690 $19.15 $19.69 $40,950 2.4 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 530 $15.38 $16.67 $34,670 3.2 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 990 $20.03 $22.70 $47,210 4.4 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 1,550 $19.20 $19.36 $40,270 2.6 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 1,230 $14.44 $15.21 $31,640 3.8 %
 
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 31,440 $23.39 $26.63 $55,400 1.4 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 250 $23.32 $25.19 $52,400 6.9 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 330 $27.62 $30.92 $64,300 4.6 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 370 $22.15 $25.12 $52,260 5.2 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 350 $19.97 $22.62 $47,040 2.4 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 280 $24.45 $25.07 $52,140 3.8 %
  19-1032 Foresters 250 $23.22 $23.03 $47,900 1.7 %
  19-2011 Astronomers 30 $44.31 $44.40 $92,340 3.2 %
  19-2012 Physicists 760 $40.00 $43.01 $89,460 4.2 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 220 $27.98 $29.26 $60,870 7.0 %
  19-2031 Chemists 1,490 $27.87 $29.64 $61,650 5.0 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists 70 $33.90 $34.57 $71,910 6.3 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 2,570 $21.54 $24.72 $51,410 5.1 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 560 $30.48 $33.19 $69,030 5.3 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 290 $30.20 $32.17 $66,920 6.5 %
  19-3011 Economists 840 $39.17 $36.92 $76,790 4.5 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 4,780 $25.13 $27.67 $57,560 1.4 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers (6) $9.97 $15.06 $31,330 8.0 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 2,050 $25.20 $27.23 $56,630 3.3 %
  19-3032 Industrial-Organizational Psychologists (6) $29.46 $34.32 $71,390 5.5 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 1,260 $24.08 $24.99 $51,980 1.5 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 210 $14.31 $16.71 $34,760 9.1 %
  19-3092 Geographers 100 $31.26 $31.24 $64,970 2.2 %
  19-3093 Historians 110 $24.73 $27.46 $57,120 5.1 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 160 $12.67 $13.53 $28,130 2.7 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 630 $14.24 $14.84 $30,860 1.7 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 1,340 $19.22 $18.70 $38,910 3.3 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 130 $20.18 $20.66 $42,980 4.8 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 550 $15.21 $15.77 $32,810 3.0 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 120 $17.96 $19.11 $39,760 3.1 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 430 $13.64 $14.61 $30,380 2.4 %
 
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 35,730 $16.22 $17.46 $36,320 2.0 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 990 $16.03 $17.08 $35,530 6.5 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 5,300 $21.84 $22.72 $47,250 2.9 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 490 $13.90 $15.60 $32,450 3.7 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 3,160 $13.71 $14.90 $31,000 5.2 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 3,100 $12.66 $13.61 $28,310 2.6 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 6,740 $16.80 $17.90 $37,240 2.3 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 1,490 $17.32 $18.03 $37,510 1.6 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 2,800 $19.41 $20.20 $42,030 3.2 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 700 $18.73 $19.02 $39,570 2.0 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 2,540 $16.97 $17.96 $37,360 1.9 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 3,820 $10.81 $11.43 $23,770 2.1 %
  21-2011 Clergy 650 $12.95 $14.29 $29,720 3.9 %
  21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 280 $12.23 $12.59 $26,190 6.5 %
 
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 29,170 $27.17 $36.20 $75,290 5.7 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 13,570 $42.73 $51.15 $106,390 6.3 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 830 $38.10 $37.43 $77,860 3.3 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 190 $14.15 $16.48 $34,270 9.7 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 6,690 $15.40 $17.20 $35,770 4.4 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 330 $12.74 $14.09 $29,320 7.5 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 1,000 $17.25 $17.98 $37,400 2.7 %
 
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 207,210 $17.55 $19.26 $40,060 3.6 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 2,480 (4) (4) $57,300 4.8 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,780 (4) (4) $50,970 5.7 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,230 (4) (4) $51,960 3.4 %
  25-1031 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $57,030 5.7 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 910 (4) (4) $81,280 3.0 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,030 (4) (4) $62,920 5.2 %
  25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $64,170 2.5 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 410 (4) (4) $67,440 4.5 %
  25-1053 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $61,640 4.9 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 370 (4) (4) $77,460 4.9 %
  25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $55,670 5.5 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 380 (4) (4) $66,570 3.9 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $60,740 6.4 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 440 (4) (4) $63,380 2.9 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 800 (4) (4) $54,110 3.6 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 500 (4) (4) $55,390 2.2 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 2,390 (4) (4) $70,010 5.0 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 840 (4) (4) $55,090 3.9 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,110 (4) (4) $52,330 4.5 %
  25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $52,400 1.9 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $44,990 4.2 %
  25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary 560 (4) (4) $101,710 7.8 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 1,480 (4) (4) $50,120 2.4 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 330 (4) (4) $51,200 3.8 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 1,640 (4) (4) $49,990 3.8 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 650 (4) (4) $47,210 4.0 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 670 (4) (4) $56,500 3.5 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 440 (4) (4) $53,860 3.3 %
  25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants 1,330 (4) (4) $18,860 9.3 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 540 (4) (4) $48,290 2.5 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 9,960 $8.63 $10.56 $21,960 2.9 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 6,000 (4) (4) $40,290 3.5 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 35,840 (4) (4) $44,080 5.3 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 17,210 (4) (4) $45,850 3.1 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 1,020 (4) (4) $48,050 6.8 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 24,590 (4) (4) $45,960 4.3 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 3,710 (4) (4) $43,090 2.9 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 8,090 (4) (4) $44,970 4.0 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 2,550 (4) (4) $41,110 3.7 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 2,860 (4) (4) $43,050 4.4 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 1,330 $16.82 $17.36 $36,110 5.4 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 2,870 $16.25 $16.45 $34,220 4.4 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 500 $16.77 $18.46 $38,410 2.1 %
  25-4021 Librarians 4,840 $22.23 $23.70 $49,300 2.4 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 2,530 $12.76 $13.03 $27,100 2.0 %
  25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 180 $12.70 $12.62 $26,250 9.4 %
  25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 490 $23.48 $22.90 $47,630 1.7 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 1,980 $25.61 $25.35 $52,720 1.8 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 26,070 (4) (4) $19,690 6.9 %
 
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 40,780 $17.71 $20.34 $42,310 1.7 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 400 $29.85 $31.01 $64,490 2.4 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 220 $17.15 $19.14 $39,810 7.6 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 710 $20.75 $21.26 $44,230 3.2 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 550 $22.69 $23.88 $49,680 2.3 %
  27-1022 Fashion Designers 80 $16.44 $19.99 $41,580 6.3 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 1,560 $8.91 $9.79 $20,360 2.9 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 3,550 $17.80 $18.48 $38,430 1.6 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 1,120 $20.06 $22.26 $46,310 11.3 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 820 $10.77 $11.90 $24,740 2.8 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 180 $16.05 $17.12 $35,610 2.6 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 1,210 (4) (4) $44,000 4.8 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 3,080 (4) (4) $34,890 6.4 %
  27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 220 (4) (4) $25,920 11.6 %
  27-2031 Dancers 290 $13.21 $15.31 $31,840 9.4 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 320 $18.46 $18.33 $38,120 15.1 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers 120 (4) (4) $43,210 8.1 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 1,130 (4) (4) $38,660 20.2 %
  27-3010 Announcers 1,270 $8.29 $11.58 $24,080 5.1 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 1,770 $15.15 $20.63 $42,910 7.0 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 4,290 $21.65 $23.39 $48,650 1.9 %
  27-3041 Editors 3,850 $21.91 $24.37 $50,690 2.9 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 1,800 $23.83 $24.54 $51,040 1.6 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 1,480 $22.40 $24.25 $50,430 3.1 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 420 $16.89 $19.60 $40,760 4.6 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 1,150 $16.68 $17.23 $35,830 4.1 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 160 $16.75 $18.72 $38,930 3.8 %
  27-4021 Photographers 1,460 $10.63 $12.13 $25,230 2.9 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 620 $13.77 $15.28 $31,790 4.5 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 290 $15.41 $17.36 $36,100 5.6 %
 
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 146,650 $20.12 $25.72 $53,490 2.5 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 590 $25.69 $38.02 $79,070 13.9 %
  29-1020 Dentists 2,340 (5) $77.60 $161,410 9.2 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 740 $20.63 $21.98 $45,710 2.5 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 930 $29.88 $36.85 $76,660 7.1 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 4,770 $36.54 $36.08 $75,040 1.2 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 520 (5) $98.40 $204,670 5.3 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 2,670 $55.23 $60.43 $125,690 7.5 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 780 $64.97 $68.47 $142,410 6.2 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 340 (5) $93.25 $193,960 4.6 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 730 $65.11 $70.50 $146,630 6.8 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 530 $61.56 $63.08 $131,200 4.1 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 1,270 (5) $84.96 $176,720 4.8 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 690 $30.72 $31.16 $64,810 3.2 %
  29-1081 Podiatrists 140 $59.62 $65.89 $137,050 7.3 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 50,780 $21.62 $22.89 $47,610 1.4 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 190 $22.32 $23.92 $49,760 5.0 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 1,510 $25.64 $26.43 $54,970 1.2 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 2,870 $27.04 $27.79 $57,800 1.6 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 240 $23.94 $24.79 $51,560 2.1 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 450 $13.91 $14.55 $30,250 1.4 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 2,250 $19.49 $19.55 $40,670 1.3 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 2,220 $22.92 $23.55 $48,990 1.5 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 1,440 $30.77 $35.53 $73,910 4.3 %
  29-2011