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May 2003 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Montana

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Montana. 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 395,340 $11.31 $13.93 $28,980 1.0 %
 
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 24,600 $22.12 $25.11 $52,230 1.1 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 1,400 $34.13 $41.60 $86,520 5.3 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 10,610 $20.46 $24.08 $50,080 1.1 %
  11-1031 Legislators 270 $7.11 $13.42 $27,920 14.1 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 250 $20.00 $23.92 $49,740 6.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 270 $27.63 $30.96 $64,390 5.6 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 520 $26.08 $30.13 $62,680 4.8 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 180 $18.89 $21.87 $45,490 3.2 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 800 $18.47 $20.06 $41,720 2.8 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 360 $29.34 $30.26 $62,940 1.9 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 1,470 $23.44 $25.95 $53,980 2.4 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 450 $23.97 $24.77 $51,510 2.0 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 200 $25.36 $29.35 $61,050 4.3 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 200 $24.21 $24.54 $51,050 4.5 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 260 $24.30 $25.08 $52,170 4.3 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 40 $11.18 $15.21 $31,630 19.6 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 620 $24.68 $25.83 $53,720 4.5 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 150 $11.87 $15.20 $31,620 8.3 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 730 (4) (4) $58,610 1.6 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 340 $32.40 $33.76 $70,220 4.8 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 360 $33.24 $34.35 $71,450 3.4 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 940 $12.45 $13.45 $27,990 3.1 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 90 $18.61 $19.96 $41,510 4.5 %
  11-9071 Gaming Managers 80 $18.07 $21.75 $45,250 11.9 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 190 $15.56 $15.31 $31,850 6.6 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 700 $27.05 $27.85 $57,930 3.9 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 390 $26.03 $27.52 $57,230 1.1 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 310 $20.39 $21.11 $43,920 0.8 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 530 $13.68 $19.61 $40,790 21.3 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 630 $16.51 $18.20 $37,860 4.1 %
 
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 10,970 $17.94 $20.21 $42,040 2.2 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 120 $18.26 $19.19 $39,910 6.0 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 420 $14.14 $16.21 $33,710 4.8 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 500 $18.71 $19.88 $41,350 2.4 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 420 $19.95 $21.01 $43,710 5.4 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,000 $17.52 $18.38 $38,220 3.7 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 410 $18.16 $18.86 $39,230 2.9 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 60 $12.59 $13.88 $28,880 5.3 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 550 $15.76 $16.66 $34,660 4.0 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 120 $17.86 $19.49 $40,530 3.1 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 350 $16.03 $17.16 $35,700 3.0 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 540 $21.56 $24.91 $51,820 10.4 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 120 $13.15 $13.74 $28,580 4.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 2,350 $17.41 $20.28 $42,180 4.1 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 270 $16.68 $21.49 $44,700 13.8 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 130 $21.64 $22.87 $47,580 2.8 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 250 $15.31 $16.86 $35,070 3.6 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 70 $20.38 $22.31 $46,410 4.9 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 130 $31.90 $38.38 $79,830 13.6 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 100 $17.06 $20.89 $43,450 11.9 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 80 $22.39 $26.20 $54,490 1.7 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 80 $16.82 $17.84 $37,100 4.5 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 1,250 $17.27 $19.91 $41,410 2.6 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 120 $17.77 $21.43 $44,570 8.8 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 70 $14.77 $17.90 $37,230 9.8 %
 
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 4,830 $20.89 $22.48 $46,760 3.0 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 80 $16.63 $17.32 $36,030 20.8 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 670 $23.82 $24.72 $51,410 6.1 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 760 $27.82 $27.51 $57,230 3.7 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 170 $33.60 $40.12 $83,450 13.3 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,520 $15.20 $16.13 $33,540 3.7 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 690 $27.13 $27.74 $57,690 4.3 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 150 $17.35 $19.83 $41,240 4.3 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 440 $20.29 $21.12 $43,930 2.5 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 190 $19.73 $20.42 $42,480 4.8 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 40 $20.43 $21.18 $44,050 5.0 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 60 $18.50 $18.84 $39,190 5.3 %
 
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 5,730 $20.36 $21.63 $44,990 2.8 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 310 $27.57 $28.44 $59,150 6.8 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 40 $23.25 $22.94 $47,720 5.6 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 40 $17.04 $17.06 $35,490 5.1 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 300 $16.61 $18.03 $37,490 4.9 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 60 $35.04 $34.65 $72,060 6.4 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 950 $25.08 $26.01 $54,100 3.2 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 340 $28.58 $25.91 $53,890 4.9 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 40 $32.86 $32.41 $67,420 2.6 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 300 $25.02 $26.28 $54,660 5.5 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 40 $22.04 $21.90 $45,560 6.4 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 130 $27.89 $28.10 $58,440 2.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 320 $24.49 $25.62 $53,290 5.3 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 60 $28.69 $27.81 $57,840 4.2 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 50 $37.84 $35.25 $73,310 5.6 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 380 $15.65 $15.93 $33,130 3.1 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 70 $18.46 $19.35 $40,240 3.6 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 140 $13.84 $15.67 $32,590 4.3 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 420 $14.90 $15.09 $31,380 2.1 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 260 $19.20 $19.85 $41,290 2.7 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 180 $14.85 $16.38 $34,070 6.0 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians (6) $19.45 $20.07 $41,740 2.0 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 50 $15.49 $15.15 $31,520 11.1 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 320 $13.65 $14.96 $31,130 3.0 %
 
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 6,260 $17.04 $19.16 $39,850 1.8 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 100 $25.33 $24.88 $51,740 2.3 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 130 $22.36 $25.48 $53,000 5.5 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 280 $24.87 $26.02 $54,130 1.3 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 310 $24.73 $24.71 $51,390 0.6 %
  19-1032 Foresters 390 $24.27 $24.80 $51,580 3.0 %
  19-2012 Physicists (6) $29.01 $31.09 $64,670 8.8 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 60 $32.43 $30.82 $64,110 1.4 %
  19-2031 Chemists 140 $19.40 $21.88 $45,500 4.5 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 210 $19.27 $20.40 $42,430 3.4 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 100 $34.36 $40.90 $85,060 9.2 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 110 $24.61 $24.28 $50,510 2.7 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 160 $18.15 $21.68 $45,090 9.6 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers 50 $16.56 $16.62 $34,570 4.8 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 330 $19.01 $20.36 $42,340 3.8 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 70 $18.29 $19.43 $40,410 1.9 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 50 $24.80 $24.59 $51,150 3.0 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 50 $15.45 $15.94 $33,150 6.7 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 490 $12.92 $13.95 $29,020 0.7 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 140 $13.27 $14.38 $29,920 5.3 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 50 $15.16 $16.69 $34,720 9.1 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 1,890 $12.24 $13.22 $27,490 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 6,820 $13.15 $13.89 $28,890 2.9 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 370 $14.10 $13.88 $28,870 4.0 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 800 $18.14 $17.64 $36,690 2.6 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 170 $15.32 $15.24 $31,710 4.5 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 240 $13.83 $14.15 $29,430 4.1 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1,220 $14.59 $15.79 $32,840 4.2 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 230 $16.66 $16.55 $34,420 2.4 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 350 $13.38 $14.36 $29,860 2.7 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 90 $16.68 $17.48 $36,370 3.9 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 280 $17.78 $18.29 $38,050 2.1 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 1,590 $10.13 $10.96 $22,790 3.4 %
  21-2011 Clergy 530 $13.75 $14.34 $29,840 6.0 %
  21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 480 $8.22 $8.97 $18,660 7.3 %
 
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 2,730 $20.97 $26.81 $55,770 5.9 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 1,560 $28.28 $34.16 $71,050 8.7 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 50 $25.65 $29.60 $61,560 12.4 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 140 $16.62 $21.46 $44,640 17.8 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 340 $14.82 $16.62 $34,580 4.9 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 30 $16.52 $16.59 $34,500 3.3 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 150 $13.97 $14.58 $30,320 5.4 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 280 $12.51 $13.71 $28,510 5.2 %
 
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 26,380 $14.09 $15.87 $33,010 2.5 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $59,990 6.8 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $42,390 9.9 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $52,060 4.0 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $61,140 4.7 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $59,950 4.9 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $61,300 5.0 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $58,440 5.6 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $54,330 6.1 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $56,670 16.0 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $42,300 4.9 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $49,860 6.5 %
  25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $61,060 3.2 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $41,690 13.4 %
  25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $101,100 9.1 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $50,430 3.1 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $51,400 2.3 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $52,880 3.6 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 150 (4) (4) $46,500 6.9 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 60 (4) (4) $57,300 3.3 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $55,660 4.9 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $66,350 6.1 %
  25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants 220 (4) (4) $29,410 3.9 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 420 $20.97 $20.08 $41,760 4.6 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1,130 $7.72 $9.00 $18,730 11.1 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 660 (4) (4) $33,980 3.1 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 5,140 (4) (4) $34,200 2.8 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,750 (4) (4) $33,480 2.8 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 100 (4) (4) $33,060 10.8 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 4,260 (4) (4) $32,210 3.1 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 400 (4) (4) $33,910 2.4 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 650 (4) (4) $34,920 3.9 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 190 (4) (4) $32,070 2.4 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 440 (4) (4) $36,240 1.9 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 200 $17.77 $19.14 $39,820 3.8 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 210 $11.77 $13.42 $27,920 5.4 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 100 $13.73 $14.48 $30,130 6.6 %
  25-4021 Librarians 770 $16.40 $16.47 $34,260 2.9 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 360 $9.28 $9.44 $19,640 2.2 %
  25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 30 $19.31 $18.15 $37,750 3.7 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 300 $12.20 $15.21 $31,640 10.8 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 4,410 (4) (4) $17,630 2.7 %
 
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 5,050 $11.38 $13.41 $27,890 4.1 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 40 $17.57 $15.06 $31,330 15.8 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers (6) $16.10 $17.39 $36,180 8.7 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 320 $7.54 $7.64 $15,890 3.6 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 330 $13.31 $15.11 $31,420 9.6 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 60 $14.73 $18.90 $39,300 12.0 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 330 $9.20 $9.88 $20,550 9.2 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 120 (4) (4) $30,600 5.5 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 430 (4) (4) $22,900 10.0 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers 70 (4) (4) $21,170 16.4 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 310 (4) (4) $36,170 23.4 %
  27-3010 Announcers 290 $8.33 $9.39 $19,530 4.3 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 650 $12.59 $13.10 $27,240 3.1 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 470 $16.74 $18.72 $38,940 4.3 %
  27-3041 Editors 180 $16.41 $17.17 $35,710 3.4 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 70 $15.63 $15.97 $33,220 5.1 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 200 $13.90 $14.80 $30,780 5.4 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 40 $12.78 $13.12 $27,290 2.7 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 30 $12.78 $13.32 $27,710 5.6 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 130 $9.95 $10.51 $21,850 4.1 %
  27-4021 Photographers 90 $11.79 $12.78 $26,580 5.1 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 100 $6.83 $8.96 $18,630 8.7 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 70 $15.94 $16.08 $33,450 9.6 %
 
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 19,940 $18.33 $21.24 $44,170 2.2 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 110 $16.26 $20.27 $42,160 17.2 %
  29-1020 Dentists 300 $42.73 $45.28 $94,180 23.1 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 140 $19.11 $18.18 $37,810 4.0 %
  29-1041 Optometrists (6) $26.32 $30.30 $63,030 17.7 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 720 $33.17 $32.57 $67,740 2.4 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 290 $64.53 $70.42 $146,460 8.3 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists (6) (5) $89.97 $187,130 7.6 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 30 (5) $75.93 $157,940 9.6 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 220 (5) $87.76 $182,550 10.3 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 220 $31.82 $31.32 $65,130 3.1 %
  29-1081 Podiatrists 30 $31.48 $43.57 $90,630 24.7 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 7,760 $19.83 $20.13 $41,860 1.8 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 30 $19.19 $19.99 $41,590 6.4 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 210 $24.31 $23.68 $49,260 2.6 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 620 $25.91 $26.62 $55,360 2.9 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 110 $9.90 $11.14 $23,170 4.2 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 330 $18.05 $17.73 $36,870 2.9 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 280 $21.31 $20.68 $43,010 1.9 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 240 $19.33 $21.37 $44,450 11.3 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 620 $19.48 $19.27 $40,070 1.3 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 280 $14.70 $14.46 $30,070 2.8 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 550 $24.69 $23.80 $49,510 4.4 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (6) $19.58 $19.37 $40,290 3.3 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 110 $23.86 $24.53 $51,030 2.3 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 40 $22.80 $22.24 $46,250 2.1 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 690 $17.21 $17.07 $35,510 1.9 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 520 $8.88 $10.06 $20,920 5.2 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians (6) $11.71 $12.01 $24,970 2.1 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 530 $11.43 $11.45 $23,810 1.7 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 120 $15.83 $15.66 $32,560 4.3 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 270 $15.41 $15.77 $32,790 2.0 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 160 $9.57 $9.83 $20,450 5.1 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 2,210 $12.91 $13.04 $27,120 1.2 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 530 $9.72 $10.31 $21,440 2.4 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 330 $11.88 $11.99 $24,940 2.7 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 160 $20.19 $20.80 $43,270 5.8 %
 
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 11,000 $9.07 $9.55 $19,860 1.5 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 2,290 $8.31 $9.11 $18,950 5.7 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 5,090 $8.57 $8.72 $18,140 1.2 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides (6) $10.63 $11.55 $24,020 6.1 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 40 $15.45 $14.71 $30,590 4.1 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 130 $13.48 $13.63 $28,340 9.1 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 160 $10.00 $10.25 $21,310 4.4 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists (6) $10.70 $13.05 $27,150 15.4 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 970 $11.36 $11.51 $23,940 2.7 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 810 $10.34 $10.75 $22,350 2.7 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 120 $10.47 $10.88 $22,630 3.6 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 490 $11.55 $11.61 $24,140 2.5 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 70 $9.15 $9.10 $18,920 3.0 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 220 $8.48 $8.49 $17,660 3.5 %
 
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 7,240 $13.29 $14.20 $29,540 3.8 %
  33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 70 $20.20 $20.99 $43,670 5.1 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 340