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May 2003 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

North Carolina

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in North Carolina. 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 3,706,260 $12.57 $15.99 $33,270 0.5 %
 
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 187,190 $31.87 $37.95 $78,940 0.7 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 5,060 $66.79 $68.19 $141,840 2.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 60,960 $31.97 $40.59 $84,440 1.0 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,660 $26.59 $31.20 $64,890 2.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 5,580 $41.50 $44.49 $92,550 2.2 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 10,240 $38.56 $44.41 $92,380 2.9 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 1,310 $27.89 $31.91 $66,380 2.4 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 5,520 $23.78 $28.32 $58,910 4.2 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 7,260 $41.49 $43.38 $90,220 1.7 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 15,600 $34.07 $39.33 $81,800 1.2 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 5,090 $29.98 $34.56 $71,870 1.5 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 6,270 $32.39 $35.58 $74,010 1.8 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 3,110 $29.14 $32.12 $66,810 1.7 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,700 $27.88 $31.26 $65,030 1.4 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 110 $25.37 $27.10 $56,360 11.1 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 7,340 $26.68 $28.87 $60,050 6.2 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 2,250 $17.28 $19.51 $40,580 11.4 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 6,260 (4) (4) $62,980 1.3 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 4,320 $30.75 $34.46 $71,680 2.7 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 4,810 $42.91 $44.82 $93,230 1.5 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 4,690 $17.71 $18.69 $38,880 1.9 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 700 $22.79 $27.80 $57,820 6.9 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 1,130 $18.52 $21.64 $45,010 6.4 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 6,530 $30.31 $34.17 $71,070 2.5 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 2,530 $50.48 $53.50 $111,270 5.9 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 720 $25.36 $26.00 $54,080 0.6 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 1,810 $21.17 $24.65 $51,270 4.2 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 2,610 $21.07 $22.89 $47,610 1.6 %
 
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 110,320 $22.16 $25.66 $53,370 1.1 %
  13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 50 $14.81 $16.06 $33,400 6.6 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 560 $20.64 $23.15 $48,150 5.9 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 2,850 $17.81 $21.06 $43,790 2.4 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 5,700 $20.75 $22.60 $47,010 1.0 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 4,470 $19.54 $20.82 $43,300 2.4 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 200 $20.55 $21.51 $44,740 3.4 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,850 $19.69 $21.95 $45,650 2.3 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 4,480 $21.09 $22.69 $47,190 1.2 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 270 $20.35 $22.12 $46,010 2.2 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 4,680 $19.41 $21.93 $45,610 2.2 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 2,030 $21.30 $22.87 $47,580 2.1 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 6,390 $20.70 $22.73 $47,290 2.1 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 7,180 $29.79 $35.59 $74,030 4.7 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 680 $17.63 $18.54 $38,570 2.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 17,790 $22.25 $24.65 $51,260 1.5 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 1,240 $17.36 $19.67 $40,910 5.6 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 1,030 $24.80 $26.12 $54,340 2.1 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 1,710 $24.61 $30.88 $64,230 4.0 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 7,140 $27.97 $34.27 $71,280 3.4 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 1,970 $22.31 $29.73 $61,830 6.7 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 2,120 $22.72 $25.31 $52,640 2.6 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 910 $27.63 $31.91 $66,380 4.0 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 940 $13.91 $15.75 $32,750 4.6 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 7,950 $21.77 $27.86 $57,950 4.3 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,540 $18.34 $19.99 $41,580 0.9 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 1,330 $14.83 $16.14 $33,560 5.8 %
 
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 74,760 $28.28 $30.70 $63,870 2.2 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 13,240 $30.55 $32.10 $66,760 1.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 7,860 $34.72 $36.00 $74,890 1.8 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 7,100 $34.74 $35.63 $74,120 2.1 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 15,570 $19.66 $21.78 $45,310 2.2 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 13,640 $30.08 $34.65 $72,060 4.1 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 2,430 $28.30 $30.41 $63,250 2.1 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 5,930 $26.76 $29.05 $60,430 4.5 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 3,760 $27.83 $29.05 $60,410 1.8 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 410 $27.82 $37.14 $77,240 5.7 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 720 $25.04 $26.80 $55,740 2.5 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 650 $27.99 $29.32 $60,990 3.1 %
 
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 51,280 $24.38 $25.97 $54,010 1.3 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 2,560 $24.69 $26.25 $54,600 6.2 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 280 $21.61 $24.11 $50,140 4.4 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 210 $20.25 $20.99 $43,650 1.6 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 1,470 $16.84 $18.36 $38,190 3.2 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 240 $32.16 $31.91 $66,370 1.9 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 90 $26.65 $27.50 $57,200 2.0 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 940 $34.91 $35.23 $73,270 1.3 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 4,330 $27.00 $28.73 $59,760 2.7 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 3,790 $32.48 $32.91 $68,450 2.2 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 2,470 $32.35 $33.14 $68,940 1.3 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 1,370 $27.38 $29.40 $61,160 1.9 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 610 $27.46 $29.04 $60,390 2.1 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 4,260 $28.22 $29.14 $60,610 1.0 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 390 $27.33 $29.55 $61,470 2.4 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 3,900 $29.85 $32.64 $67,890 4.3 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (6) $25.41 $26.44 $55,000 1.6 %
  17-2161 Nuclear Engineers 170 $39.78 $39.41 $81,970 1.7 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 60 $20.04 $23.94 $49,790 15.2 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 2,150 $18.01 $18.80 $39,100 1.5 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 920 $20.77 $22.63 $47,070 4.6 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 1,390 $20.52 $21.51 $44,750 2.0 %
  17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians 70 $21.87 $22.55 $46,900 3.8 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 3,000 $16.97 $17.37 $36,130 1.1 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 4,680 $20.70 $21.21 $44,120 2.1 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 510 $18.52 $19.66 $40,900 3.1 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 290 $16.90 $17.33 $36,040 3.6 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 1,880 $20.09 $22.66 $47,130 2.5 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 930 $20.45 $21.73 $45,210 3.0 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 2,330 $12.47 $12.94 $26,920 1.7 %
 
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 37,300 $20.91 $24.59 $51,160 3.3 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 580 $20.96 $23.88 $49,670 3.0 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 540 $26.90 $29.54 $61,450 3.6 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 260 $23.49 $24.76 $51,490 1.8 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 210 $21.75 $23.39 $48,650 1.0 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 390 $21.35 $21.70 $45,130 1.5 %
  19-1032 Foresters 310 $22.33 $23.69 $49,280 1.6 %
  19-1041 Epidemiologists 50 $22.19 $25.59 $53,230 3.6 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 2,700 $32.30 $37.88 $78,790 7.9 %
  19-2012 Physicists 180 $31.24 $39.70 $82,570 6.4 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 130 $34.85 $35.36 $73,550 1.6 %
  19-2031 Chemists 3,960 $27.40 $29.74 $61,860 4.2 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists 130 $32.82 $32.69 $67,990 2.7 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 2,200 $20.69 $23.03 $47,890 1.8 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (6) $25.53 $25.48 $53,000 2.7 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 130 $22.74 $24.80 $51,590 1.5 %
  19-3011 Economists 180 $30.78 $32.69 $68,000 3.2 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 3,020 $28.93 $36.60 $76,130 10.8 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 2,260 $23.67 $26.15 $54,390 2.8 %
  19-3041 Sociologists 90 $20.84 $23.38 $48,620 3.1 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 810 $21.79 $22.57 $46,940 1.4 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 60 $19.41 $19.91 $41,400 2.7 %
  19-3093 Historians 30 $28.96 $27.46 $57,120 8.7 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 770 $13.36 $14.00 $29,110 1.8 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 2,400 $16.47 $16.85 $35,050 1.2 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 2,730 $17.12 $17.80 $37,020 1.2 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 40 $15.52 $15.76 $32,790 1.6 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 890 $16.33 $16.87 $35,090 1.5 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 370 $14.96 $16.25 $33,800 0.9 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 630 $15.33 $15.57 $32,380 1.4 %
 
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 44,820 $14.81 $15.26 $31,740 0.9 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 1,240 $15.39 $15.85 $32,970 2.0 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 4,930 $18.75 $19.00 $39,520 1.5 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 60 $20.36 $21.17 $44,030 1.9 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 1,640 $15.85 $16.44 $34,200 3.0 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 5,640 $11.83 $13.09 $27,220 3.0 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 8,390 $16.02 $16.38 $34,070 1.2 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 2,560 $17.01 $17.80 $37,020 1.8 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 2,890 $16.73 $17.06 $35,480 1.8 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 1,330 $17.48 $18.03 $37,500 1.9 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 2,950 $15.54 $15.78 $32,820 0.8 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 10,610 $11.28 $11.74 $24,420 1.1 %
  21-2011 Clergy 360 $18.26 $18.75 $38,990 1.2 %
  21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 60 $13.28 $13.33 $27,720 4.9 %
 
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 17,440 $21.77 $30.85 $64,160 3.0 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 8,240 $37.74 $44.99 $93,580 4.2 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 270 $21.60 $27.33 $56,850 2.5 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 40 $18.41 $22.50 $46,790 8.9 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 1,070 $20.16 $28.32 $58,900 0.9 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 6,010 $15.63 $16.27 $33,840 2.3 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 200 $17.32 $16.59 $34,500 8.9 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 230 $17.76 $17.88 $37,190 2.1 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 340 $13.94 $14.49 $30,140 2.3 %
 
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 234,650 $15.66 $16.66 $34,650 2.0 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 2,820 (4) (4) $63,920 5.5 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,700 (4) (4) $50,850 2.2 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,770 (4) (4) $50,530 2.8 %
  25-1031 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $53,330 1.2 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 1,020 (4) (4) $76,260 2.7 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,260 (4) (4) $61,340 6.2 %
  25-1043 Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $66,130 5.0 %
  25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 300 (4) (4) $62,010 4.9 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 670 (4) (4) $57,920 3.2 %
  25-1053 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $64,330 11.1 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 440 (4) (4) $67,230 4.0 %
  25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $63,860 3.2 %
  25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $54,480 3.6 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 430 (4) (4) $76,800 7.2 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $56,590 2.6 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 530 (4) (4) $61,050 5.8 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 950 (4) (4) $55,240 3.3 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 600 (4) (4) $51,450 2.9 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 5,790 (4) (4) $61,630 3.1 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 1,610 (4) (4) $48,290 2.1 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,740 (4) (4) $50,810 2.1 %
  25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $55,630 1.4 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 930 (4) (4) $42,110 1.4 %
  25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary 500 (4) (4) $68,370 8.7 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 340 (4) (4) $50,720 1.4 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 2,030 (4) (4) $47,240 1.7 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 570 (4) (4) $48,230 1.9 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 2,370 (4) (4) $46,750 2.1 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 970 (4) (4) $45,530 1.8 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 950 (4) (4) $50,450 2.4 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 630 (4) (4) $51,300 4.3 %
  25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants 2,190 (4) (4) $21,300 8.1 %
  25-1192 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $48,730 3.5 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 790 (4) (4) $46,430 1.4 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 5,140 $19.03 $19.22 $39,970 1.4 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 17,450 $8.12 $8.78 $18,260 1.6 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 4,340 (4) (4) $36,370 1.7 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 41,620 (4) (4) $37,710 0.8 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 20,960 (4) (4) $36,310 1.0 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 1,240 (4) (4) $36,950 3.9 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 18,330 (4) (4) $39,160 0.6 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 3,170 (4) (4) $41,840 0.9 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 6,250 (4) (4) $37,940 1.0 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 2,780 (4) (4) $36,080 1.8 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 2,170 (4) (4) $38,220 1.1 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 3,000 $15.52 $15.64 $32,520 1.6 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 4,090 $15.85 $16.69 $34,710 3.2 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 930 $12.54 $13.59 $28,260 5.9 %
  25-4021 Librarians 4,640 $20.45 $20.79 $43,230 2.8 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 2,690 $12.05 $12.45 $25,890 1.8 %
  25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 190 $13.35 $14.18 $29,480 4.5 %
  25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 530 $17.55 $20.28 $42,180 5.2 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 2,550 $21.94 $22.44 $46,670 2.3 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 38,180 (4) (4) $17,960 0.8 %
 
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 30,620 $14.72 $17.98 $37,390 2.3 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 390 $24.42 $26.19 $54,480 2.3 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 220 $16.14 $19.00 $39,530 3.5 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 370 $20.23 $21.56 $44,850 2.8 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 830 $22.22 $23.31 $48,480 5.9 %
  27-1022 Fashion Designers 210 $19.87 $22.62 $47,050 6.7 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 2,330 $8.27 $8.85 $18,410 3.1 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 2,880 $15.76 $17.36 $36,120 3.0 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 1,300 $15.58 $16.85 $35,050 3.3 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 1,100 $10.44 $11.74 $24,410 1.9 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 210 $12.01 $13.18 $27,420 4.4 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 930 (4) (4) $45,180 3.5 %
  27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 520 (4) (4) $114,030 17.1 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 2,360 (4) (4) $40,400 5.1 %
  27-2031 Dancers 380 $9.98 $10.37 $21,560 5.3 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 440 $15.68 $15.97 $33,210 8.4 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers 160 (4) (4) $57,610 17.8 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 350 (4) (4) $20,210 8.7 %
  27-3010 Announcers 1,330 $8.52 $12.32 $25,620 7.2 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 1,920 $14.98 $18.36 $38,190 5.5 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 2,830 $17.97 $20.39 $42,420 2.4 %
  27-3041 Editors 1,490 $18.84 $20.86 $43,400 2.2 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 820 $24.87 $26.40 $54,900 2.4 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 640 $18.23 $20.45 $42,530 3.2 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 530 $13.45 $14.76 $30,700 2.2 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 640 $13.19 $14.12 $29,360 2.4 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 780 $11.73 $13.13 $27,300 4.2 %
  27-4013 Radio Operators 170 $15.65 $16.13 $33,550 2.0 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 80 $14.52 $17.56 $36,520 10.5 %
  27-4021 Photographers 1,420 $13.24 $19.29 $40,110 20.1 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 270 $13.38 $13.64 $28,370 4.8 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 180 $15.50 $15.36 $31,940 3.0 %
 
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 182,800 $20.63 $25.28 $52,570 1.6 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 440 $25.62 $37.51 $78,020 14.7 %
  29-1020 Dentists 2,690 $65.99 $65.00 $135,210 20.6 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 1,330 $17.66 $17.50 $36,410 3.8 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 590 $46.32 $53.15 $110,550 6.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 5,670 $38.85 $38.02 $79,090 1.1 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists (6) (5) $83.15 $172,960 15.4 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 3,890 $61.79 $62.08 $129,130 12.2 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 1,730 (5) $76.04 $158,160 5.9 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 430 (5) $91.41 $190,120 6.9 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 520 $69.91 $74.02 $153,970 8.1 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 360 $66.66 $69.93 $145,460 6.2 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 1,990 (5) $96.17 $200,040 3.1 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 2,360 $33.20 $34.00 $70,710 3.3 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 67,640 $22.46 $23.06 $47,970 0.6 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 220 $22.91 $25.71 $53,470 7.5 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 1,870 $26.50 $27.34 $56,860 1.8 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 3,390