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November 2003 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Kentucky

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Kentucky. 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 1,719,620 $12.32 $15.25 $31,720 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 84,300 $28.92 $33.54 $69,760 0.6 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 6,840 $55.48 $60.51 $125,860 1.3 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 26,740 $28.14 $33.22 $69,100 0.9 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 760 $21.69 $26.63 $55,390 3.2 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 1,960 $33.31 $37.30 $77,580 3.2 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 3,560 $31.64 $36.22 $75,350 3.0 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 610 $28.10 $29.83 $62,050 1.8 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 2,270 $22.76 $25.17 $52,340 1.3 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 2,520 $34.74 $36.60 $76,140 1.7 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 6,440 $30.87 $34.22 $71,180 1.5 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 2,310 $27.93 $30.49 $63,410 1.7 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 2,630 $30.85 $32.36 $67,310 1.4 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 1,460 $25.91 $27.96 $58,160 1.8 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 1,580 $26.95 $28.77 $59,850 1.8 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers (7) $21.29 $22.54 $46,890 5.2 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 2,380 $28.68 $30.95 $64,370 3.6 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 850 $14.21 $16.99 $35,350 3.0 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 2,670 (4) (4) $62,710 1.0 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 880 $32.50 $37.21 $77,390 4.9 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 1,890 $39.20 $40.38 $83,980 1.1 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 4,630 $14.88 $16.21 $33,710 3.8 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 510 $16.54 $18.84 $39,190 8.2 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 370 $16.64 $19.17 $39,860 5.0 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 3,490 $29.28 $31.93 $66,420 1.6 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 290 $35.90 $39.46 $82,070 3.5 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 730 $22.80 $22.54 $46,890 0.4 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 1,120 $15.32 $19.21 $39,960 5.5 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 1,370 $20.41 $21.48 $44,680 3.1 %
 
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 47,230 $20.74 $22.86 $47,540 1.3 %
  13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 50 $11.00 $13.32 $27,700 10.4 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 150 $15.02 $17.83 $37,080 9.2 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 1,040 $14.86 $18.05 $37,550 3.2 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 2,860 $20.09 $21.78 $45,310 2.5 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1,950 $21.77 $22.70 $47,220 1.6 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 120 $20.14 $21.77 $45,290 4.2 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 1,990 $20.78 $22.14 $46,060 2.0 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 2,190 $20.12 $21.72 $45,180 2.8 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 180 $12.87 $15.01 $31,220 5.5 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 1,890 $15.66 $17.17 $35,710 3.3 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 910 $18.88 $19.64 $40,850 2.4 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 2,780 $19.13 $19.82 $41,230 2.7 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 2,050 $23.65 $26.01 $54,100 4.5 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 250 $17.10 $17.82 $37,070 2.2 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 9,050 $21.48 $24.34 $50,620 2.2 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 440 $28.62 $27.20 $56,570 4.2 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 350 $20.52 $23.62 $49,120 5.3 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 800 $27.43 $28.76 $59,820 2.3 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 700 $35.44 $41.59 $86,510 15.4 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 360 $19.38 $21.74 $45,220 4.6 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 190 $27.95 $28.78 $59,870 1.4 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 160 $13.13 $13.98 $29,080 3.9 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 2,940 $19.35 $22.62 $47,040 3.2 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,980 $17.25 $18.58 $38,650 1.3 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 610 $10.50 $11.75 $24,430 4.7 %
 
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 24,970 $24.01 $25.01 $52,030 1.7 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research (7) $30.50 $36.68 $76,290 14.2 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 3,020 $25.27 $26.03 $54,130 2.7 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 4,050 $27.84 $29.08 $60,490 3.9 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 1,140 $31.57 $31.16 $64,810 1.9 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 6,020 $16.01 $16.64 $34,620 3.3 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 3,870 $28.53 $30.07 $62,540 3.7 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 990 $24.83 $25.07 $52,140 3.2 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 2,680 $23.58 $24.25 $50,440 1.6 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 1,670 $25.52 $26.06 $54,200 1.7 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 170 $35.94 $41.27 $85,840 3.4 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 330 $25.50 $25.54 $53,130 3.4 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 50 $23.37 $24.44 $50,830 4.3 %
 
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 23,460 $24.13 $26.48 $55,080 3.1 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 690 $25.26 $27.39 $56,970 5.9 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 100 $21.00 $22.88 $47,600 5.9 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 150 $17.01 $17.46 $36,320 4.2 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 560 $17.57 $17.75 $36,930 4.1 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 50 $30.42 $30.39 $63,220 6.1 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 500 $38.07 $36.54 $76,010 1.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,970 $27.31 $28.28 $58,810 2.0 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 850 $30.03 $30.06 $62,530 1.3 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 580 $32.38 $33.26 $69,180 2.8 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 290 $28.45 $28.69 $59,670 1.9 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 360 $25.66 $26.36 $54,830 1.4 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 2,700 $27.54 $30.18 $62,770 5.1 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 280 $29.29 $30.76 $63,980 2.7 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 2,270 $28.39 $28.79 $59,880 1.0 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 170 $29.57 $30.40 $63,240 3.9 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 30 $25.46 $26.90 $55,940 6.9 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 1,020 $16.61 $17.38 $36,150 3.0 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 220 $17.95 $18.53 $38,550 2.5 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 710 $18.47 $19.39 $40,330 3.2 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,880 $19.06 $19.69 $40,950 2.8 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 1,740 $22.22 $21.17 $44,030 2.7 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 70 $16.02 $16.50 $34,330 5.1 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians (7) $18.86 $19.25 $40,030 2.1 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 540 $18.09 $20.49 $42,620 8.9 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 490 $18.80 $19.17 $39,870 2.1 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 1,470 $14.27 $14.07 $29,270 5.6 %
 
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 9,340 $19.14 $21.08 $43,840 2.6 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 260 $21.03 $24.29 $50,530 6.3 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 80 $17.36 $19.40 $40,350 2.2 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 160 $26.48 $25.55 $53,140 0.8 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 50 $33.12 $32.22 $67,020 4.2 %
  19-2031 Chemists 760 $26.10 $31.34 $65,190 7.9 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists 30 $29.53 $30.18 $62,780 2.3 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 500 $21.85 $23.30 $48,460 3.2 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 280 $20.71 $23.73 $49,350 3.6 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 870 $23.33 $25.39 $52,800 3.6 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers 170 $11.87 $14.50 $30,170 12.0 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 1,080 $21.68 $23.25 $48,370 2.5 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 150 $16.70 $19.23 $40,000 5.6 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 50 $18.50 $19.05 $39,630 6.0 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 230 $14.54 $15.11 $31,430 2.7 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 200 $12.52 $13.05 $27,140 1.5 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 800 $16.50 $16.56 $34,450 3.1 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians (7) $12.53 $14.21 $29,550 5.8 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 650 $15.82 $16.70 $34,740 5.6 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 300 $12.18 $13.56 $28,200 5.3 %
 
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 21,350 $14.80 $15.57 $32,380 1.0 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 450 $14.04 $14.81 $30,800 3.0 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 2,360 $21.93 $21.16 $44,010 1.4 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 110 $20.92 $31.53 $65,590 13.3 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 1,420 $13.27 $14.47 $30,090 4.6 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 740 $13.51 $15.15 $31,520 3.0 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 1,250 $16.07 $16.45 $34,210 1.3 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 1,380 $15.04 $15.61 $32,470 1.6 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 620 $16.22 $17.10 $35,570 2.1 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 4,000 $10.50 $11.08 $23,040 1.8 %
  21-2011 Clergy 280 $17.02 $17.23 $35,840 1.9 %
 
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 10,670 $19.84 $26.79 $55,720 2.7 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 4,650 $32.92 $37.94 $78,920 3.8 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 50 $17.05 $22.87 $47,580 15.2 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 2,990 $14.38 $15.11 $31,420 4.2 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 90 $16.03 $16.36 $34,040 20.2 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 460 $13.39 $14.34 $29,820 3.3 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 270 $13.85 $14.79 $30,750 6.0 %
 
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 104,340 $15.96 $16.96 $35,290 2.5 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 770 (4) (4) $64,370 5.3 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 470 (4) (4) $54,330 5.2 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 580 (4) (4) $52,420 4.0 %
  25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $61,340 3.7 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 230 (4) (4) $55,050 3.0 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $60,200 2.7 %
  25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $53,140 1.6 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $76,100 3.2 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $56,270 6.6 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $62,670 3.3 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 410 (4) (4) $58,560 3.5 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 140 (4) (4) $49,900 2.9 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 1,730 (4) (4) $76,920 8.2 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 530 (4) (4) $51,960 2.4 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,120 (4) (4) $52,480 2.6 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $57,350 5.6 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $51,280 5.4 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 800 (4) (4) $48,380 3.0 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 430 (4) (4) $47,300 2.2 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 730 (4) (4) $44,900 1.6 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $49,860 1.9 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $53,960 3.4 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 290 (4) (4) $50,640 2.1 %
  25-1192 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $50,300 1.8 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $47,870 3.4 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 3,060 $18.05 $18.96 $39,440 1.8 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 5,120 $8.33 $9.59 $19,950 2.5 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (7) (4) (4) $38,530 2.2 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 17,160 (4) (4) $38,540 0.8 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 7,720 (4) (4) $38,870 0.6 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 180 (4) (4) $42,790 1.5 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 9,700 (4) (4) $39,620 0.7 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 790 (4) (4) $41,570 0.9 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 3,210 (4) (4) $37,450 1.1 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 1,520 (4) (4) $37,310 0.8 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,710 (4) (4) $39,360 0.8 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 560 $13.81 $14.93 $31,050 2.2 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (7) $12.52 $14.75 $30,680 4.1 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 200 $14.56 $16.02 $33,310 4.7 %
  25-4021 Librarians 2,260 $20.18 $19.53 $40,630 3.0 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 1,080 $10.25 $10.20 $21,220 3.8 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 1,470 $22.26 $23.31 $48,490 2.2 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 17,190 (4) (4) $18,670 2.9 %
 
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 15,090 $12.29 $14.84 $30,860 2.8 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 130 $28.10 $28.38 $59,030 3.1 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 50 $13.16 $15.11 $31,420 5.3 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 230 $20.57 $24.21 $50,350 6.1 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 340 $20.06 $20.65 $42,950 4.3 %
  27-1022 Fashion Designers (7) $8.45 $12.90 $26,830 24.0 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 1,700 $7.77 $7.99 $16,620 3.0 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 1,420 $14.52 $16.22 $33,740 2.8 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 370 $16.70 $19.31 $40,160 4.5 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 480 $9.50 $10.64 $22,120 4.1 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 60 $13.74 $14.32 $29,790 4.6 %
  27-2011 Actors 60 (4) (4) $18,430 11.9 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 470 (4) (4) $36,170 4.0 %
  27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 240 (4) (4) $75,950 13.6 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 1,630 (4) (4) $26,200 7.9 %
  27-2031 Dancers 200 $7.65 $8.39 $17,460 3.3 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 300 $14.20 $14.28 $29,690 4.3 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 330 (4) (4) $22,110 14.5 %
  27-3010 Announcers 890 $7.61 $10.76 $22,370 11.3 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 770 $12.43 $15.35 $31,930 7.6 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 1,720 $16.20 $17.55 $36,500 1.7 %
  27-3041 Editors 900 $13.58 $16.46 $34,230 5.1 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 270 $20.76 $21.07 $43,830 2.9 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 220 $17.26 $21.21 $44,110 6.1 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 140 $16.88 $17.92 $37,270 2.3 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 220 $13.53 $14.16 $29,460 3.0 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 440 $11.40 $13.45 $27,970 5.5 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians (7) $11.31 $14.46 $30,070 17.1 %
  27-4021 Photographers 640 $10.99 $12.50 $26,010 6.0 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 160 $12.31 $14.70 $30,570 6.2 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 110 $10.67 $15.44 $32,110 17.7 %
 
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 97,020 $19.52 $23.61 $49,100 1.6 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 170 $20.58 $27.28 $56,740 23.2 %
  29-1020 Dentists 670 $50.20 $61.57 $128,060 10.4 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 760 $19.80 $19.96 $41,520 1.2 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 290 $37.85 $40.29 $83,810 6.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 3,730 $40.46 $40.43 $84,090 3.6 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 260 (5) $95.01 $197,630 5.0 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 760 $64.72 $67.63 $140,670 3.3 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 800 (5) $79.60 $165,570 3.2 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 310 (5) $90.57 $188,390 6.0 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 320 $57.77 $67.55 $140,500 8.1 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 270 $68.98 $72.33 $150,440 5.4 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 970 (5) $80.39 $167,220 11.6 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 620 $27.17 $28.28 $58,820 3.9 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 36,780 $21.63 $22.46 $46,720 1.1 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 60 $22.55 $22.93 $47,690 3.3 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 1,020 $24.80 $25.43 $52,890 1.9 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 1,870 $26.76 $28.07 $58,390 1.8 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 110 $24.55 $24.39 $50,740 2.6 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 160 $13.75 $14.30 $29,740 2.6 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 1,470 $18.24 $18.17 $37,780 0.9 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 1,420 $21.73 $23.00 $47,840 1.5 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 610 $27.29 $31.90 $66,360 6.4 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 2,400 $19.59 $19.65 $40,870 0.8 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 1,680 $14.48 $14.73 $30,630 1.4 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 1,250 $20.95 $19.29 $40,120 10.8 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 960 $14.61 $16.18 $33,650 1.8 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 470 $22.11 $22.17 $46,120 3.1 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 270 $21.70 $21.34 $44,390 1.1 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 3,470 $17.77 $18.15 $37,750 1.2 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 4,350 $10.03 $10.40 $21,630 1.8 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 130 $10.58 $11.79 $24,530 2.7 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 4,290 $9.94 $10.50 $21,840 4.4 %
  29-2053 Psychiatric Technicians 540 $10.64 $11.41 $23,720 4.5 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 830 $14.27 $14.77 $30,720 1.3 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 1,520 $14.79 $14.75 $30,680 1.2 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 770 $10.03 $10.48 $21,810 4.3 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12,510 $14.32 $14.85 $30,890 1.8 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 2,430 $11.22 $12.51 $26,010 3.1 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 610 $11.51 $12.33 $25,660 3.3 %
  29-2091 Orthotists and Prosthetists 30 $20.23 $23.39 $48,660 7.8 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 1,080 $23.31 $23.46 $48,800 2.2 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 150 (4) (4) $33,750 5.9 %
 
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 47,970 $9.81 $10.21 $21,240 1.1 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 4,100 $8.78 $9.17 $19,080 1.8 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 24,920 $9.27 $9.38 $19,510 1.1 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 340 $10.22