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November 2003 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

West Virginia

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in West Virginia. 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 680,200 $11.30 $14.37 $29,880 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 33,160 $25.71 $29.77 $61,920 0.8 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 1,770 $40.19 $48.37 $100,610 2.1 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 10,470 $26.69 $32.39 $67,360 1.2 %
  11-1031 Legislators 490 $8.65 $14.07 $29,270 8.3 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 400 $20.48 $23.18 $48,210 3.3 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 460 $28.33 $32.33 $67,250 4.0 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 870 $29.29 $34.06 $70,850 5.1 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 150 $25.64 $29.02 $60,370 6.5 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,210 $24.10 $25.79 $53,640 3.3 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 880 $32.67 $32.90 $68,440 3.1 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 2,430 $26.79 $30.25 $62,920 2.7 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 700 $26.52 $29.71 $61,800 2.2 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 740 $32.14 $33.17 $68,990 2.9 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 380 $25.90 $28.83 $59,960 4.0 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 450 $25.46 $26.54 $55,210 3.3 %
  11-9011 Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 60 $15.83 $16.90 $35,140 2.2 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 670 $27.02 $29.24 $60,820 3.1 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 160 $12.89 $15.77 $32,790 10.9 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 1,910 (4) (4) $56,220 1.1 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 760 $28.62 $31.00 $64,490 5.8 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 630 $38.61 $39.57 $82,310 2.5 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 1,390 $15.64 $16.45 $34,220 2.2 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 300 $23.52 $23.65 $49,190 2.9 %
  11-9071 Gaming Managers 80 $24.34 $23.69 $49,270 10.3 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 220 $15.64 $18.38 $38,220 11.6 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 1,670 $25.09 $27.51 $57,230 3.0 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 180 $32.50 $35.22 $73,260 7.0 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 710 $21.42 $21.57 $44,860 0.5 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 1,000 $12.09 $16.25 $33,790 5.1 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 710 $17.75 $18.49 $38,450 2.6 %
 
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 17,680 $18.90 $20.77 $43,200 1.1 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 480 $16.68 $19.58 $40,730 5.0 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 740 $18.61 $20.87 $43,410 2.0 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 740 $17.46 $19.37 $40,280 6.3 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 830 $16.33 $18.46 $38,400 2.9 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 660 $20.35 $22.88 $47,590 3.7 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 100 $14.48 $15.03 $31,270 3.0 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 380 $14.90 $17.07 $35,510 4.0 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 240 $17.45 $19.15 $39,830 2.6 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 1,000 $17.63 $19.66 $40,890 4.7 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 990 $26.57 $27.88 $57,980 3.3 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 90 $15.02 $15.42 $32,070 4.9 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 4,450 $18.37 $20.53 $42,700 1.9 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 440 $12.89 $15.08 $31,370 5.2 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 140 $23.11 $24.03 $49,970 2.6 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 180 $17.45 $20.33 $42,280 5.1 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 320 $20.77 $23.05 $47,940 4.3 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 200 $15.76 $18.42 $38,320 6.9 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 160 $16.18 $18.29 $38,040 4.5 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 90 $23.27 $24.72 $51,420 4.6 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 40 $15.16 $16.07 $33,420 4.6 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 1,090 $17.84 $19.90 $41,390 3.8 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 430 $12.53 $16.14 $33,580 2.5 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers 390 $8.76 $9.85 $20,480 4.4 %
 
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 7,110 $21.16 $22.33 $46,440 3.9 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research 50 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,310 $21.81 $23.27 $48,390 4.2 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 410 $26.56 $29.42 $61,200 6.5 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 320 $30.33 $30.43 $63,300 3.1 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,740 $10.88 $12.72 $26,460 6.1 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,420 $29.98 $29.61 $61,590 3.3 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 430 $18.35 $19.82 $41,220 2.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 740 $21.71 $23.92 $49,750 3.5 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 520 $17.25 $17.99 $37,420 5.5 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 60 $28.68 $30.53 $63,500 7.6 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 30 $33.59 $33.91 $70,530 4.2 %
 
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 9,340 $21.73 $23.67 $49,240 2.6 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 80 $24.17 $25.43 $52,890 7.4 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 580 $18.49 $19.82 $41,210 5.1 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 130 $32.22 $32.89 $68,410 5.4 %
  17-2031 Biomedical Engineers 40 $27.58 $26.71 $55,550 5.0 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 350 $35.80 $35.60 $74,050 4.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,180 $26.04 $26.84 $55,820 2.1 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 160 $24.01 $27.15 $56,470 6.6 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 340 $32.25 $31.67 $65,870 2.3 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 170 $27.20 $28.97 $60,270 4.0 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 180 $27.72 $27.22 $56,620 3.2 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 190 $23.47 $25.41 $52,850 3.8 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 510 $28.04 $28.37 $59,010 4.8 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 160 $24.44 $24.56 $51,070 8.9 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 590 $28.97 $32.82 $68,260 4.8 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 210 $26.39 $26.34 $54,790 4.9 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 80 $32.65 $32.56 $67,720 8.9 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 240 $15.06 $15.45 $32,140 3.3 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 130 $21.25 $20.31 $42,230 8.1 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 190 $17.99 $17.69 $36,790 4.2 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 1,090 $15.93 $16.18 $33,660 2.0 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 510 $21.74 $21.24 $44,180 3.1 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 230 $18.52 $19.86 $41,310 3.9 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 190 $19.81 $22.96 $47,750 7.0 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians (7) $16.19 $17.35 $36,080 1.9 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 580 $13.17 $13.66 $28,420 3.7 %
 
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 6,240 $20.49 $22.85 $47,530 3.8 %
  19-1010 Agricultural and Food Scientists 60 $27.82 $27.44 $57,080 5.1 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 100 $19.92 $24.51 $50,980 8.5 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 150 $20.84 $22.43 $46,660 1.1 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 80 $28.29 $27.31 $56,800 1.0 %
  19-1032 Foresters 210 $21.41 $22.61 $47,030 4.7 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 90 $37.35 $37.49 $77,970 4.6 %
  19-2031 Chemists 560 $30.15 $31.33 $65,170 3.4 %
  19-2032 Materials Scientists (7) $36.73 $38.46 $80,000 7.2 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 450 $20.00 $21.48 $44,690 5.0 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 220 $21.34 $24.40 $50,750 5.4 %
  19-3011 Economists 90 $14.75 $17.54 $36,480 6.2 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 220 $21.12 $28.19 $58,630 5.0 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 570 $18.71 $20.09 $41,780 3.6 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 100 $17.70 $18.91 $39,330 6.9 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 210 $13.75 $14.37 $29,880 1.7 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 840 $23.24 $21.32 $44,360 8.1 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 130 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 480 $15.51 $15.53 $32,310 4.7 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 30 $15.02 $14.92 $31,030 2.1 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 100 $14.57 $15.73 $32,720 5.0 %
 
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 10,190 $11.84 $12.73 $26,480 1.8 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 150 $14.15 $14.61 $30,380 3.2 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 1,300 $18.41 $17.95 $37,350 2.5 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 460 $16.14 $16.95 $35,270 5.2 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 560 $13.43 $14.30 $29,740 4.1 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 2,300 $12.15 $12.24 $25,450 2.0 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 960 $13.47 $14.81 $30,810 2.3 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 1,050 $9.98 $10.64 $22,120 1.7 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 180 $12.77 $13.43 $27,930 5.4 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 280 $12.19 $12.40 $25,800 1.9 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 2,590 $8.36 $8.71 $18,120 2.1 %
  21-2011 Clergy 70 $20.42 $19.57 $40,710 3.8 %
 
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 5,630 $19.77 $25.39 $52,810 4.3 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 2,270 $30.98 $38.18 $79,420 5.2 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 100 $36.23 $37.93 $78,900 2.8 %
  23-1022 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 80 $14.62 $14.74 $30,670 2.2 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 360 $20.96 $25.53 $53,100 1.8 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 2,110 $12.88 $13.90 $28,910 3.9 %
  23-2091 Court Reporters 80 $17.54 $17.54 $36,490 5.2 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 120 $17.05 $16.62 $34,570 1.9 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 150 $12.82 $14.11 $29,350 6.8 %
 
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 39,650 $17.96 $17.54 $36,480 1.2 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 400 (4) (4) $51,660 4.6 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $48,320 7.2 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 220 (4) (4) $50,350 3.8 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary 190 (4) (4) $54,240 2.9 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 120 (4) (4) $55,650 4.2 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $59,010 2.4 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $54,820 2.0 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 200 (4) (4) $57,900 4.9 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 70 (4) (4) $48,030 3.4 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $54,390 10.5 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 660 (4) (4) $51,910 5.1 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary 300 (4) (4) $50,400 1.5 %
  25-1082 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $49,240 3.6 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $40,310 5.6 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 310 (4) (4) $49,010 4.1 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $49,710 2.7 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 350 (4) (4) $48,000 2.5 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $48,120 3.8 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 130 (4) (4) $52,590 2.5 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 160 (4) (4) $44,450 4.2 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,590 $17.38 $17.13 $35,630 5.5 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1,280 $7.57 $9.34 $19,440 4.1 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 1,310 (4) (4) $38,260 0.9 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 7,790 (4) (4) $38,910 0.7 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 3,470 (4) (4) $38,590 0.7 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 4,460 (4) (4) $39,570 0.6 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 1,220 (4) (4) $40,010 0.7 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 2,760 (4) (4) $37,800 0.8 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 750 (4) (4) $36,750 0.9 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 670 (4) (4) $37,050 0.5 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 250 $14.59 $14.66 $30,490 4.4 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 610 $11.86 $12.49 $25,970 6.2 %
  25-4010 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians 90 $13.23 $16.02 $33,330 1.3 %
  25-4021 Librarians 760 $18.82 $18.96 $39,440 1.4 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 680 $8.55 $9.44 $19,630 4.4 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 340 $24.53 $22.85 $47,520 3.0 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 3,840 (4) (4) $20,780 1.0 %
 
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 5,700 $11.56 $14.71 $30,590 3.3 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 50 $26.76 $26.03 $54,150 6.5 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 80 $12.82 $14.29 $29,730 5.8 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 610 $7.30 $7.58 $15,760 6.3 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 370 $14.07 $14.80 $30,770 2.3 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 70 $16.93 $15.74 $32,730 10.4 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 210 $7.11 $8.53 $17,750 6.2 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 190 (4) (4) $33,060 3.4 %
  27-2021 Athletes and Sports Competitors 80 (4) (4) $31,570 24.6 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 380 (4) (4) $43,300 4.3 %
  27-2031 Dancers 100 $6.66 $8.85 $18,400 16.6 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 50 $10.96 $14.64 $30,450 6.4 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 230 (4) (4) $43,450 11.5 %
  27-3010 Announcers 460 $8.83 $11.05 $22,990 5.9 %
  27-3020 News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents 550 $10.18 $12.00 $24,960 9.6 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 370 $17.19 $19.09 $39,710 3.1 %
  27-3041 Editors 410 $13.80 $15.32 $31,870 7.3 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 80 $20.29 $21.45 $44,610 4.3 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors (7) $20.58 $23.47 $48,810 2.4 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 80 $10.38 $11.87 $24,690 5.0 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 100 $9.77 $10.37 $21,570 3.9 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 170 $9.75 $11.04 $22,960 5.4 %
  27-4021 Photographers 280 $12.29 $13.25 $27,560 4.9 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 60 $8.86 $11.90 $24,740 13.4 %
 
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 45,390 $18.29 $23.36 $48,580 2.7 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 70 $37.56 $57.78 $120,190 23.7 %
  29-1020 Dentists 550 $39.07 $44.66 $92,900 11.5 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 270 $18.35 $19.93 $41,460 3.9 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 160 $37.20 $35.88 $74,640 7.7 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 1,680 $38.86 $37.98 $79,000 1.4 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists 310 (5) $89.29 $185,710 6.3 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 860 $67.51 $70.26 $146,150 3.8 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 400 (5) $78.26 $162,780 4.6 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 100 (5) $81.70 $169,930 7.0 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 150 $51.75 $57.95 $120,530 9.0 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 120 (5) $73.72 $153,330 6.3 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 380 (5) $91.72 $190,780 3.6 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 520 $30.00 $30.80 $64,060 2.7 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 16,370 $20.32 $21.37 $44,450 1.8 %
  29-1121 Audiologists 40 $22.60 $22.70 $47,220 5.5 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 270 $24.43 $23.17 $48,200 5.9 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 860 $29.08 $31.56 $65,640 4.6 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 120 $23.22 $24.48 $50,920 3.9 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 120 $11.46 $12.34 $25,670 3.1 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 1,220 $16.88 $16.94 $35,240 2.0 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 650 $19.84 $20.71 $43,080 1.6 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 220 $29.28 $35.30 $73,420 7.6 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 700 $18.16 $18.33 $38,130 1.6 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 890 $14.59 $14.41 $29,960 1.9 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 960 $20.60 $20.93 $43,530 3.4 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 420 $16.49 $16.24 $33,770 2.3 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 300 $20.89 $21.43 $44,570 2.7 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 170 $21.56 $22.74 $47,310 3.5 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 1,350 $16.64 $16.82 $34,980 1.3 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,890 $8.16 $8.78 $18,250 2.4 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 80 $7.78 $8.14 $16,930 5.2 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 1,900 $9.76 $10.01 $20,820 2.0 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 170 $14.42 $15.14 $31,490 3.1 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 620 $12.05 $12.57 $26,150 2.4 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 260 $9.86 $9.82 $20,440 3.9 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 6,870 $12.87 $12.88 $26,800 1.4 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 1,120 $10.05 $10.51 $21,860 2.0 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 240 $11.73 $12.91 $26,850 9.3 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 400 $29.79 $28.80 $59,910 2.0 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers 50 (4) (4) $31,120 3.7 %
 
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 20,660 $8.30 $8.82 $18,340 1.2 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 3,890 $7.07 $7.21 $14,990 1.5 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 10,600 $8.26 $8.42 $17,520 1.2 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 270 $8.63 $9.04 $18,810 1.8 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 70 $17.49 $18.06 $37,560 2.9 %
  31-2012 Occupational Therapist Aides 40 $10.78 $11.48 $23,870 3.4 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 390 $16.11 $16.25 $33,790 4.0 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 290 $9.54 $9.73 $20,230 2.3 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 110 $10.86 $13.46 $27,990 8.5 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 900 $10.66 $10.40 $21,630 3.9 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,590 $9.38 $9.52 $19,800 2.4 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 270 $11.06 $11.29 $23,480 2.9 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 950 $10.98 $11.08 $23,050 1.5 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 280 $6.87 $7.35 $15,290 2.1 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 440 $7.65 $7.70 $16,030 2.5 %
 
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Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 13,760 $11.85 $12.62 $26,250