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May 2003 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Mississippi


These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Mississippi. 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 1,085,700 $10.73 $13.13 $27,310 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 51,200 $24.71 $28.99 $60,300 0.9 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 4,290 $40.09 $48.82 $101,540 1.9 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 16,160 $25.04 $30.67 $63,790 1.4 %
  11-1031 Legislators 870 $7.28 $11.70 $24,340 8.6 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 470 $19.67 $23.37 $48,610 3.0 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 740 $25.31 $30.56 $63,570 3.7 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 1,520 $29.65 $33.26 $69,180 2.7 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 350 $18.85 $21.69 $45,120 2.3 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 2,620 $18.65 $20.68 $43,010 2.5 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 970 $28.60 $29.21 $60,750 1.4 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 3,090 $26.72 $28.72 $59,740 1.6 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 1,060 $24.58 $26.54 $55,210 1.5 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 1,430 $28.49 $30.59 $63,630 1.5 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 780 $23.63 $25.34 $52,710 2.6 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 560 $23.18 $24.50 $50,950 2.0 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 1,450 $22.27 $25.23 $52,480 5.4 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 750 $14.49 $16.30 $33,910 6.5 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 2,070 (4) (4) $56,870 1.3 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 1,110 $34.42 $36.76 $76,460 4.4 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 1,190 $36.44 $37.93 $78,900 2.0 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 2,440 $13.18 $15.10 $31,420 4.6 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 270 $15.73 $17.06 $35,480 11.2 %
  11-9071 Gaming Managers 130 $29.33 $32.98 $68,610 4.6 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 290 $11.53 $14.21 $29,560 4.9 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 1,790 $27.59 $30.18 $62,770 2.1 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 270 $38.65 $38.21 $79,470 1.8 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 380 $24.53 $24.61 $51,190 0.4 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 1,700 $12.36 $13.87 $28,840 4.6 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 750 $16.47 $17.68 $36,760 2.1 %
 
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 23,500 $18.52 $20.52 $42,690 1.3 %
  13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (6) $15.86 $18.04 $37,530 11.9 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 90 $18.67 $19.28 $40,100 5.5 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 340 $17.01 $20.70 $43,050 13.5 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 1,950 $17.62 $21.28 $44,260 11.3 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 820 $20.07 $21.51 $44,740 3.5 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 100 $20.11 $21.28 $44,260 7.1 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,450 $15.99 $17.54 $36,490 3.3 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 950 $20.08 $21.82 $45,380 2.4 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 70 $15.68 $18.13 $37,700 5.8 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1,270 $14.73 $15.72 $32,710 0.9 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 430 $15.56 $16.87 $35,090 3.7 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 1,380 $19.24 $19.70 $40,980 1.6 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 700 $24.93 $26.30 $54,700 3.5 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 210 $15.67 $15.64 $32,520 5.2 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 4,550 $18.90 $20.76 $43,190 1.8 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 430 $16.26 $17.94 $37,310 5.4 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 350 $24.47 $25.38 $52,790 3.1 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 270 $16.00 $20.77 $43,190 10.0 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 220 $25.45 $28.17 $58,600 3.6 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 140 $22.00 $28.41 $59,100 7.5 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 440 $19.44 $20.17 $41,950 2.8 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 160 $18.57 $22.11 $45,980 10.3 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 160 $15.50 $15.93 $33,140 4.1 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 2,300 $18.34 $20.23 $42,070 2.7 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 790 $14.95 $16.90 $35,150 1.6 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 320 $8.72 $12.01 $24,980 8.5 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science 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 Science Occupations 9,120 $19.48 $20.66 $42,970 3.2 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 150 $33.68 $33.36 $69,390 4.0 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers (6) $21.58 $22.76 $47,330 2.7 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 850 $23.82 $25.93 $53,930 4.7 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 160 $29.00 $30.75 $63,970 4.6 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 2,780 $13.11 $14.12 $29,380 4.6 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,570 $24.18 $24.50 $50,960 2.0 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 280 $21.19 $22.45 $46,700 2.7 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 1,100 $20.98 $21.48 $44,680 3.4 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 470 $19.79 $21.10 $43,880 3.1 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 90 $21.18 $22.65 $47,120 3.7 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 100 $12.92 $15.81 $32,880 13.6 %
 
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 14,110 $21.51 $23.21 $48,270 1.9 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 440 $19.63 $22.45 $46,690 6.7 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 110 $31.20 $28.99 $60,300 9.0 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 70 $13.41 $15.25 $31,710 25.1 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 480 $14.32 $14.90 $30,990 3.7 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 90 $37.99 $37.17 $77,310 2.8 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers (6) $32.38 $32.46 $67,520 4.3 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 130 $33.76 $36.05 $74,990 3.5 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,330 $28.42 $29.83 $62,040 4.7 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 60 $35.52 $37.01 $76,980 3.8 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 620 $27.64 $27.70 $57,610 4.1 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 460 $34.49 $33.32 $69,310 2.3 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 370 $29.43 $30.51 $63,460 3.4 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 260 $21.74 $23.57 $49,030 2.3 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 1,480 $21.60 $22.89 $47,600 1.8 %
  17-2121 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 140 $28.07 $29.57 $61,500 4.1 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 120 $22.36 $24.06 $50,050 4.8 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 950 $26.27 $26.83 $55,800 1.9 %
  17-2161 Nuclear Engineers (6) $35.12 $34.91 $72,610 2.1 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 40 $40.98 $41.65 $86,620 2.6 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 550 $17.51 $19.32 $40,180 8.2 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 310 $17.57 $22.57 $46,950 6.8 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 500 $17.18 $17.86 $37,150 2.3 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,100 $13.56 $14.06 $29,240 1.7 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 1,160 $19.91 $20.39 $42,420 2.8 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 90 $21.00 $20.84 $43,350 4.7 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 100 $15.69 $16.17 $33,640 3.1 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 410 $16.66 $16.83 $35,000 2.7 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 270 $17.67 $18.37 $38,200 4.4 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 380 $10.58 $11.97 $24,900 3.1 %
 
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 6,820 $18.16 $20.51 $42,660 3.8 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 110 $26.54 $27.63 $57,480 2.7 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 50 $24.17 $25.53 $53,110 2.9 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 180 $22.29 $24.48 $50,920 0.8 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 480 $16.84 $19.75 $41,090 0.8 %
  19-1032 Foresters 280 $19.46 $20.35 $42,330 2.0 %
  19-1041 Epidemiologists 30 $13.32 $13.80 $28,710 1.6 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 40 $23.15 $24.55 $51,050 4.4 %
  19-2012 Physicists 110 $32.36 $33.06 $68,760 3.7 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 40 $28.52 $28.32 $58,900 7.7 %
  19-2031 Chemists 260 $23.68 $25.02 $52,040 2.9 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 400 $16.77 $18.69 $38,870 1.7 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 350 $32.74 $33.15 $68,950 3.3 %
  19-3011 Economists 50 $20.48 $20.33 $42,290 11.9 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 210 $19.61 $21.58 $44,890 3.6 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 520 $19.14 $20.30 $42,210 3.4 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 110 $15.28 $16.87 $35,090 4.1 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 440 $11.53 $12.50 $25,990 1.5 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 370 $17.78 $17.54 $36,480 3.0 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 100 $16.37 $18.00 $37,440 4.7 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 80 $17.82 $19.48 $40,520 1.6 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 590 $14.62 $15.00 $31,200 1.0 %
 
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 8,520 $13.55 $14.39 $29,930 1.7 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 460 $12.69 $13.15 $27,360 3.0 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 1,730 $17.20 $17.61 $36,620 2.0 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 30 $15.71 $18.40 $38,270 9.5 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 620 $13.07 $13.88 $28,870 12.6 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 400 $14.39 $15.16 $31,520 2.6 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1,620 $13.26 $13.99 $29,090 1.4 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 860 $15.30 $15.39 $32,000 1.6 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 590 $12.30 $12.36 $25,710 4.4 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 340 $15.36 $17.13 $35,620 4.0 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 230 $11.67 $12.16 $25,290 2.0 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 1,230 $9.95 $10.20 $21,210 2.7 %
  21-2011 Clergy 120 $14.90 $15.39 $32,010 2.2 %
 
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 6,540 $18.16 $25.77 $53,590 6.0 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 3,100 $27.67 $35.24 $73,310 7.4 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 140 $20.35 $26.95 $56,060 2.3 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 140 $10.60 $12.83 $26,680 7.8 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 560 $15.37 $24.96 $51,910 3.4 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,660 $13.49 $14.18 $29,500 4.9 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 190 $18.99 $17.95 $37,340 4.0 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 400 $16.09 $16.00 $33,280 1.8 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (6) $14.60 $15.42 $32,070 4.7 %
 
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 66,470 $14.17 $14.57 $30,310 2.6 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 730 (4) (4) $60,380 4.7 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 270 (4) (4) $51,370 3.1 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 470 (4) (4) $44,970 2.8 %
  25-1031 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $49,190 2.6 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 250 (4) (4) $61,930 2.0 %
  25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $53,650 3.5 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $54,730 3.1 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $52,220 1.8 %
  25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $48,550 2.6 %
  25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $45,720 2.1 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $50,380 4.8 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $48,710 3.0 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $49,290 3.2 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 100 (4) (4) $46,970 4.0 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 640 (4) (4) $69,170 4.2 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 350 (4) (4) $45,420 3.0 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 340 (4) (4) $48,780 1.9 %
  25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $43,300 4.1 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $44,800 6.1 %
  25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $75,480 3.3 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $50,430 2.7 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 590 (4) (4) $44,970 3.2 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $47,110 4.6 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 650 (4) (4) $44,020 2.4 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $45,100 3.9 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $48,460 2.3 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $40,690 3.9 %
  25-1192 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $41,920 2.3 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $42,770 4.7 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,240 $16.93 $17.12 $35,600 2.3 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 3,540 $8.57 $9.49 $19,740 6.8 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 1,730 (4) (4) $30,270 1.8 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 12,170 (4) (4) $31,770 1.3 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 5,590 (4) (4) $31,850 1.3 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 310 (4) (4) $35,550 2.1 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 9,740 (4) (4) $33,150 1.2 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,710 (4) (4) $34,060 1.8 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 1,750 (4) (4) $33,440 1.4 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 700 (4) (4) $34,520 1.5 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,280 (4) (4) $32,570 1.5 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 860 $13.15 $13.37 $27,820 3.3 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 570 $10.95 $11.77 $24,470 4.9 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 120 $13.65 $16.25 $33,800 4.0 %
  25-4021 Librarians 1,980 $15.89 $16.07 $33,420 10.4 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 610 $7.38 $8.60 $17,890 3.2 %
  25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 160 $9.18 $11.15 $23,190 9.0 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 820 $20.03 $20.30 $42,230 3.5 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 10,570 (4) (4) $14,230 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 7,350 $12.02 $13.81 $28,730 2.0 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 50 $20.12 $23.29 $48,450 6.3 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 40 $8.78 $11.59 $24,100 9.4 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 30 $19.18 $20.64 $42,930 8.1 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 90 $18.64 $20.25 $42,110 6.1 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 570 $7.83 $8.18 $17,000 3.6 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 460 $14.17 $14.92 $31,040 2.4 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 250 $11.31 $13.22 $27,500 6.4 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 620 $8.96 $8.99 $18,710 4.1 %
  27-2011 Actors 50 (4) (4) $25,710 19.0 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 180 (4) (4) $33,490 2.8 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 730 (4) (4) $42,610 3.5 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 190 $13.60 $12.02 $25,000 14.5 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers 30 (4) (4) $41,080 5.8 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 60 (4) (4) $17,730 10.3 %
  27-3010 Announcers 620 $8.75 $9.94 $20,670 4.3 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 370 $13.52 $14.52 $30,210 4.5 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 620 $15.78 $17.39 $36,170 2.3 %
  27-3041 Editors 410 $16.09 $17.11 $35,600 2.5 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 100 $20.40 $20.06 $41,720 4.6 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 200 $15.94 $17.27 $35,910 3.6 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 60 $12.08 $12.96 $26,950 5.2 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 440 $10.25 $12.20 $25,380 7.3 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 280 $9.31 $10.10 $21,020 4.6 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians (6) $20.11 $18.75 $38,990 7.7 %
  27-4021 Photographers 410 $8.69 $10.19 $21,200 4.9 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 200 $11.88 $11.80 $24,550 3.7 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner 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 Practitioner and Technical Occupations 59,530 $17.41 $20.62 $42,890 1.7 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 120 $24.66 $25.51 $53,060 17.5 %
  29-1020 Dentists 410 $29.97 $41.88 $87,120 20.1 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 590 $17.14 $17.88 $37,190 2.3 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 140 $35.79 $46.14 $95,970 13.5 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 2,210 $32.53 $31.68 $65,890 2.4 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 80 $67.70 $73.66 $153,210 6.7 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 1,270 $62.60 $68.27 $142,000 4.7 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 190 (5) $80.82 $168,110 7.6 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 50 (5) $86.10 $179,090 7.3 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General (6) $64.20 $62.71 $130,440 3.3 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 80 $66.39 $67.97 $141,370 6.3 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 230 (5) $85.46 $177,750 10.5 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 70 $19.23 $23.91 $49,740 10.7 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 24,040 $20.22 $21.15 $43,990 1.7 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 60 $20.35 $20.16 $41,930 6.6 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 640 $25.19 $25.23 $52,470 2.9 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,340 $25.69 $27.12 $56,420 3.7 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 100 $25.71 $30.56 $63,570 21.3 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 330 $12.59 $12.88 $26,790 2.1 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 1,010 $15.88 $16.08 $33,440 0.9 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 910 $20.45 $21.57 $44,870 2.4 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 310 $20.02 $22.66 $47,130 6.7 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 1,740 $18.38 $18.70 $38,890 1.8 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 1,350 $12.90 $13.36 $27,790 2.0 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 610 $18.43 $17.57 $36,540 7.6 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 470 $14.44 $15.06 $31,330 1.8 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 210 $20.50 $20.70 $43,050 2.8 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 130 $22.74 $22.43 $46,660 1.5 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 1,700 $16.03 $16.15 $33,590 0.9 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,810 $11.30 $11.82 $24,590 1.9 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 150 $9.65 $10.09 $20,990 3.7 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 1,810 $9.73 $9.90 $20,590 1.4 %
  29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 370 $8.87 $9.27 $19,280 4.1 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 210 $13.90 $13.73 $28,560 1.3 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 1,080 $11.82 $12.08 $25,120 1.7 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 200 $10.01 $10.59 $22,030 2.5 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses