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November 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 3,702,170 $12.68 $16.17 $33,630 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 184,160 $32.84 $38.74 $80,590 0.7 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 4,700 (5) $74.89 $155,780 2.5 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 60,900 $33.86 $41.44 $86,200 1.2 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 1,470 $28.10 $32.96 $68,550 3.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 5,610 $41.56 $44.49 $92,540 2.2 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 10,990 $38.54 $43.60 $90,700 2.8 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 1,300 $27.54 $31.75 $66,040 2.5 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 4,940 $24.93 $29.36 $61,070 5.6 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 7,450 $42.98 $44.37 $92,280 1.3 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 15,930 $35.41 $40.33 $83,880 1.4 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 4,780 $31.81 $35.52 $73,890 1.6 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 6,010 $33.35 $36.43 $75,770 1.0 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 3,060 $30.54 $33.24 $69,130 2.0 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 2,640 $28.52 $32.20 $66,980 2.2 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 50 $19.49 $32.00 $66,570 27.8 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 7,320 $27.81 $31.17 $64,830 6.3 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 2,070 $16.81 $19.60 $40,770 11.0 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 6,250 (4) (4) $62,550 1.0 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 4,850 $30.25 $34.11 $70,940 2.4 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 4,320 $42.67 $45.00 $93,590 1.5 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 4,850 $18.32 $19.47 $40,490 2.1 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 610 $21.07 $26.37 $54,850 6.8 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers (7) $19.65 $22.39 $46,570 7.1 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 6,340 $30.39 $34.01 $70,740 1.7 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 2,070 $52.94 $55.28 $114,990 4.9 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 710 $25.76 $26.21 $54,510 0.4 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 1,560 $24.17 $27.52 $57,250 3.4 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 2,680 $21.72 $23.47 $48,810 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 116,440 $22.36 $25.68 $53,420 1.0 %
  13-1011 Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes 50 $15.89 $21.71 $45,170 20.0 %
  13-1021 Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products 460 $18.52 $22.79 $47,400 6.6 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 2,690 $18.21 $21.45 $44,620 3.3 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (7) $20.86 $22.62 $47,060 1.6 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 4,420 $20.33 $21.42 $44,560 1.9 %
  13-1032 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage 270 $21.07 $22.24 $46,250 3.0 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 2,610 $19.74 $21.77 $45,270 2.1 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 4,390 $21.39 $23.16 $48,180 1.6 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 280 $20.27 $22.37 $46,530 2.4 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 4,390 $19.03 $21.11 $43,910 1.9 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 2,420 $21.18 $22.83 $47,480 2.2 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 6,210 $20.72 $22.59 $46,980 2.2 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 6,800 $30.64 $35.11 $73,040 3.0 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners (7) $17.13 $18.45 $38,370 2.2 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 19,120 $22.34 $24.86 $51,720 1.8 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 1,330 $17.51 $20.04 $41,690 5.3 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 940 $24.94 $26.27 $54,640 2.2 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 1,970 $24.53 $30.96 $64,400 4.0 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 7,850 $27.43 $32.82 $68,260 3.7 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 2,170 $23.43 $29.51 $61,380 6.4 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 2,230 $22.42 $24.91 $51,820 2.6 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 1,150 $27.68 $31.68 $65,890 4.0 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 1,110 $13.87 $15.10 $31,400 3.6 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 8,520 $22.14 $27.29 $56,760 3.7 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 1,650 $17.78 $19.70 $40,990 0.9 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 1,370 $14.91 $16.64 $34,610 5.0 %
 
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 78,740 $29.10 $30.90 $64,270 1.6 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 260 $49.60 $45.51 $94,660 4.7 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 11,280 $31.19 $32.64 $67,890 1.7 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 8,710 $34.62 $35.63 $74,110 1.8 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 17,290 $19.68 $21.73 $45,210 3.2 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 14,060 $30.60 $33.64 $69,960 3.8 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 2,870 $29.49 $30.48 $63,410 2.1 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 6,720 $28.06 $30.92 $64,320 6.0 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 4,460 $28.91 $29.44 $61,230 1.8 %
  15-2011 Actuaries 310 $29.18 $36.96 $76,870 3.7 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 680 $25.36 $27.22 $56,620 2.6 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 560 $29.79 $31.43 $65,370 2.9 %
 
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 50,670 $25.06 $26.72 $55,570 1.4 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 2,550 $25.98 $27.23 $56,640 4.9 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 210 $22.30 $24.89 $51,760 4.6 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 220 $20.37 $21.19 $44,070 1.4 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 1,450 $16.59 $18.21 $37,880 3.3 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers (7) $36.24 $36.78 $76,490 3.0 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 100 $27.75 $29.55 $61,460 3.0 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 830 $36.64 $36.54 $75,990 1.3 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 4,210 $27.74 $28.74 $59,780 3.0 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 3,750 $34.13 $34.35 $71,460 2.5 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 2,670 $32.30 $32.92 $68,470 1.4 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 1,360 $28.67 $30.11 $62,620 2.3 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 630 $26.45 $28.27 $58,800 1.8 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 4,580 $29.06 $30.31 $63,040 1.0 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 350 $27.27 $29.45 $61,250 2.4 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 3,930 $30.09 $32.69 $68,000 3.2 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (7) $25.06 $26.38 $54,880 1.9 %
  17-2161 Nuclear Engineers 170 $40.62 $40.72 $84,690 2.0 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers (7) $19.83 $24.32 $50,580 18.0 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 2,120 $18.49 $19.30 $40,130 3.1 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 980 $20.87 $23.56 $49,000 6.3 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 1,390 $20.53 $21.40 $44,520 2.0 %
  17-3021 Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians (7) $24.43 $26.16 $54,410 4.8 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 2,920 $16.79 $17.25 $35,880 1.2 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 4,410 $21.66 $21.47 $44,660 1.6 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 540 $19.67 $20.27 $42,150 3.2 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 280 $17.38 $17.60 $36,600 2.6 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 1,690 $19.71 $22.31 $46,400 3.8 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 830 $21.38 $22.61 $47,020 3.5 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 2,490 $12.94 $13.32 $27,710 1.8 %
 
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 36,220 $21.41 $25.46 $52,950 3.3 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 570 $21.96 $25.33 $52,690 2.5 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists 570 $27.17 $30.40 $63,230 2.0 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 170 $23.27 $24.68 $51,330 2.8 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 250 $21.78 $23.66 $49,220 1.2 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 390 $20.69 $21.47 $44,670 1.6 %
  19-1032 Foresters 320 $22.26 $23.41 $48,700 1.9 %
  19-1041 Epidemiologists 60 $21.61 $24.67 $51,310 4.8 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 2,960 $32.68 $37.97 $78,980 7.5 %
  19-2012 Physicists 80 $45.80 $50.37 $104,770 4.9 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 140 $34.90 $35.67 $74,180 3.0 %
  19-2031 Chemists 4,060 $26.81 $29.40 $61,140 3.4 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists 150 $34.65 $33.36 $69,390 2.6 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 2,180 $20.86 $23.56 $49,000 1.9 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 180 $23.45 $24.78 $51,550 2.1 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 120 $23.79 $24.57 $51,110 1.3 %
  19-3011 Economists 230 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 3,300 $28.56 $34.07 $70,870 5.7 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers 280 $16.98 $19.38 $40,310 11.4 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 2,290 $23.52 $28.19 $58,640 6.9 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 790 $21.99 $22.51 $46,820 1.5 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 70 $19.17 $19.90 $41,390 3.1 %
  19-3093 Historians 40 $24.34 $25.12 $52,250 10.5 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians 730 $13.47 $14.09 $29,310 1.4 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 2,740 $16.47 $17.00 $35,370 1.3 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 2,420 $17.40 $18.26 $37,980 1.6 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 40 $15.20 $15.45 $32,140 1.5 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 680 $16.14 $16.67 $34,680 1.1 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 280 $16.85 $17.82 $37,060 0.9 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 570 $15.54 $15.69 $32,640 1.6 %
 
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 45,180 $15.00 $15.55 $32,340 0.9 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 1,280 $15.29 $15.81 $32,880 2.2 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 4,930 $18.96 $19.29 $40,110 1.0 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 50 $19.61 $19.97 $41,540 2.1 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 1,900 $16.35 $17.12 $35,610 4.1 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 6,190 $13.20 $14.01 $29,140 2.7 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 7,750 $16.00 $16.42 $34,160 1.2 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 2,700 $17.12 $17.79 $36,990 1.5 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 3,170 $16.99 $17.49 $36,380 1.7 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 1,280 $17.63 $18.44 $38,360 1.8 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 2,840 $15.27 $15.47 $32,170 0.8 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 10,350 $11.45 $11.91 $24,770 1.1 %
  21-2011 Clergy 340 $19.32 $19.58 $40,720 1.3 %
  21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 90 $13.75 $18.24 $37,930 12.7 %
 
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 18,710 $22.11 $31.31 $65,120 3.1 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 8,860 $39.21 $46.23 $96,160 4.8 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 250 $22.25 $27.58 $57,370 2.0 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 40 $18.69 $20.21 $42,030 4.6 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 1,070 $20.47 $28.31 $58,880 0.9 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 6,520 $15.66 $16.37 $34,050 2.3 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters (7) $12.29 $13.46 $28,000 16.1 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 260 $17.41 $17.22 $35,810 2.7 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 480 $11.74 $12.72 $26,460 4.2 %
 
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 239,370 $15.67 $17.01 $35,380 2.9 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 2,890 (4) (4) $69,740 5.5 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,800 (4) (4) $51,190 2.9 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,790 (4) (4) $52,630 3.1 %
  25-1031 Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $53,080 1.1 %
  25-1032 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 1,010 (4) (4) $76,660 2.7 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 1,210 (4) (4) $60,450 5.2 %
  25-1043 Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $64,760 5.3 %
  25-1051 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 250 (4) (4) $63,820 5.0 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 700 (4) (4) $63,190 4.5 %
  25-1053 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $63,040 10.3 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 450 (4) (4) $68,930 4.1 %
  25-1061 Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $61,540 2.7 %
  25-1062 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $53,490 3.1 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 450 (4) (4) $78,560 7.9 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $59,930 3.2 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 550 (4) (4) $69,240 7.0 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 950 (4) (4) $57,680 3.5 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 620 (4) (4) $53,620 3.6 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 5,590 (4) (4) $84,990 9.1 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 1,650 (4) (4) $50,670 2.4 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,820 (4) (4) $51,120 2.2 %
  25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $63,840 1.9 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 940 (4) (4) $41,730 1.3 %
  25-1112 Law Teachers, Postsecondary 450 (4) (4) $83,370 6.4 %
  25-1113 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 500 (4) (4) $55,980 5.3 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 2,100 (4) (4) $47,480 1.8 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 630 (4) (4) $51,530 4.7 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 2,480 (4) (4) $46,990 2.3 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 1,010 (4) (4) $48,900 2.7 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 940 (4) (4) $54,690 3.4 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 670 (4) (4) $56,600 4.4 %
  25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants 2,230 (4) (4) $21,480 8.1 %
  25-1192 Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $47,980 3.2 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 720 (4) (4) $47,470 1.7 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 5,310 $19.03 $19.05 $39,620 1.4 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 18,500 $8.07 $8.70 $18,110 1.7 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 4,790 (4) (4) $36,430 1.7 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 41,370 (4) (4) $37,690 0.7 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 20,060 (4) (4) $36,920 0.8 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 1,120 (4) (4) $39,430 1.6 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 19,950 (4) (4) $39,140 0.7 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 3,470 (4) (4) $41,870 0.8 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 6,360 (4) (4) $38,150 0.9 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 2,770 (4) (4) $36,290 1.6 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 2,290 (4) (4) $38,100 1.2 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 3,530 $15.62 $15.83 $32,920 1.5 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 4,190 $16.02 $16.86 $35,070 3.5 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 860 $13.62 $14.38 $29,910 6.1 %
  25-4021 Librarians 4,810 $20.06 $20.37 $42,380 3.5 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 2,720 $12.42 $13.16 $27,380 2.7 %
  25-9011 Audio-Visual Collections Specialists 200 $12.81 $13.70 $28,500 4.5 %
  25-9021 Farm and Home Management Advisors 510 $18.71 $21.11 $43,910 9.8 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 2,980 $21.86 $22.39 $46,580 2.6 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 38,390 (4) (4) $17,810 0.6 %
 
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 31,350 $15.39 $18.34 $38,140 2.3 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 380 $24.28 $27.32 $56,820 3.7 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 190 $16.35 $18.58 $38,640 5.7 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators (7) $26.16 $25.08 $52,170 6.0 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 910 $22.59 $24.38 $50,720 5.3 %
  27-1022 Fashion Designers 150 $19.23 $22.20 $46,170 6.6 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 2,340 $8.50 $9.10 $18,920 3.2 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 3,190 $16.09 $17.62 $36,640 2.4 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 1,190 $17.10 $17.95 $37,340 3.0 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 1,260 $11.17 $13.23 $27,510 4.3 %
  27-1027 Set and Exhibit Designers 200 $11.97 $13.05 $27,150 4.2 %
  27-2011 Actors 330 (4) (4) $23,770 8.4 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 880 (4) (4) $44,780 3.1 %
  27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 410 (4) (4) $122,160 21.9 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 2,510 (4) (4) $39,530 4.9 %
  27-2031 Dancers 290 $9.96 $10.80 $22,470 6.6 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 320 $15.24 $16.03 $33,340 5.2 %
  27-2041 Music Directors and Composers 150 (4) (4) $57,710 15.8 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 370 (4) (4) $33,300 10.6 %
  27-3010 Announcers 1,300 $9.06 $13.29 $27,640 6.8 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 1,850 $14.79 $18.50 $38,480 4.7 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 3,180 $18.18 $20.33 $42,280 2.3 %
  27-3041 Editors 1,460 $19.70 $21.49 $44,700 2.7 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 1,070 $26.03 $27.19 $56,560 3.5 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 750 $18.15 $19.55 $40,650 2.9 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 640 $13.06 $14.13 $29,400 2.1 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 750 $13.68 $14.42 $29,990 1.9 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 770 $12.70 $14.04 $29,190 4.4 %
  27-4013 Radio Operators 170 $15.48 $15.94 $33,160 2.5 %
  27-4014 Sound Engineering Technicians 100 $15.14 $15.91 $33,090 4.9 %
  27-4021 Photographers 1,460 $14.01 $19.44 $40,430 18.9 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 250 $12.28 $13.09 $27,220 5.6 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 300 $13.78 $14.26 $29,660 4.7 %
 
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 184,570 $20.94 $25.35 $52,730 1.5 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 450 $25.05 $36.39 $75,680 12.6 %
  29-1020 Dentists 2,120 (5) $76.42 $158,950 8.8 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 1,380 $18.17 $18.03 $37,510 3.9 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 560 $51.76 $55.31 $115,040 6.1 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 5,870 $39.36 $38.52 $80,120 1.1 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists (7) (5) $79.53 $165,430 14.4 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 3,720 $63.76 $62.67 $130,350 11.2 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 1,480 (5) $73.69 $153,270 4.9 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 540 (5) $84.49 $175,730 6.5 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 490 (5) $75.06 $156,130 6.9 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 380 $67.95 $70.22 $146,070 5.3 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 1,970 (5) $91.25 $189,800 3.4 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 2,310 $33.43 $34.15 $71,030 2.7 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 67,700 $22.86 $23.50 $48,870 0.6 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 1,950 $26.68 $27.40 $57,000