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May 2004 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Birmingham, AL MSA


For metropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the Birmingham, AL MSA, a metropolitan statistical area in Alabama. 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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SOC Major Groups in the Birmingham, AL MSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 454,560 $13.18 $16.79 $34,930 1.1 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 24,020 $34.04 $39.72 $82,620 1.1 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 1,200 (5) $73.87 $153,650 2.3 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 7,270 $38.57 $45.98 $95,640 2.8 %
  11-1031 Legislators (7) (4) (4) $14,840 8.8 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 200 $24.04 $28.69 $59,680 5.0 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 480 $31.99 $36.98 $76,910 3.0 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 1,000 $40.23 $44.40 $92,340 3.6 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 240 $22.75 $27.26 $56,710 8.3 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 820 $28.29 $30.05 $62,500 2.6 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 940 $37.74 $37.64 $78,280 1.8 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 1,860 $31.74 $36.57 $76,070 3.4 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 210 $26.10 $28.54 $59,370 2.8 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 80 $32.74 $35.26 $73,340 11.1 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 230 $33.74 $36.29 $75,480 2.5 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 380 $30.94 $33.12 $68,900 3.6 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 180 $36.66 $36.29 $75,490 2.8 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 250 $31.92 $34.74 $72,260 3.2 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 1,260 $28.52 $30.69 $63,840 3.3 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 200 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 500 (4) (4) $65,320 1.6 %
  11-9033 Education Administrators, Postsecondary 860 $27.35 $32.94 $68,510 2.6 %
  11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 80 $25.04 $26.91 $55,970 10.0 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 450 $44.73 $51.47 $107,060 7.0 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 600 $19.80 $19.81 $41,200 4.5 %
  11-9061 Funeral Directors 50 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  11-9081 Lodging Managers (7) $23.84 $22.45 $46,700 4.2 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 740 $31.35 $34.48 $71,710 2.3 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 40 $45.03 $49.05 $102,030 6.3 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 60 $25.24 $25.75 $53,570 1.6 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 610 $21.77 $29.68 $61,730 10.7 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 260 $22.96 $24.80 $51,580 6.9 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 2,520 $38.61 $38.76 $80,620 1.7 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
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 16,600 $23.35 $25.18 $52,380 2.0 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 320 $18.17 $19.75 $41,070 5.4 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 750 $23.58 $25.13 $52,270 2.4 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 1,240 $18.18 $20.32 $42,260 4.1 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 290 $23.57 $24.70 $51,370 3.4 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 480 $23.62 $24.17 $50,270 3.9 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 70 $15.98 $22.51 $46,810 12.8 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 290 $21.35 $22.07 $45,900 3.9 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 430 $21.67 $22.17 $46,100 1.6 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 510 $20.54 $21.92 $45,590 2.7 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 740 $13.08 $16.25 $33,810 7.7 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 60 $29.14 $28.98 $60,280 4.9 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 1,150 $29.38 $32.67 $67,950 4.4 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 50 $15.98 $19.88 $41,350 6.5 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 2,270 $28.40 $28.41 $59,080 2.2 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 3,670 $23.58 $26.92 $55,990 3.8 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate (7) $31.73 $27.95 $58,140 13.5 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 110 $25.58 $27.33 $56,850 4.5 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 220 $20.00 $23.23 $48,310 8.8 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 520 $26.55 $28.04 $58,320 3.8 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 350 $28.90 $38.58 $80,260 13.9 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 360 $23.08 $23.67 $49,230 3.6 %
  13-2061 Financial Examiners 130 $26.80 $31.68 $65,890 5.1 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 1,340 $20.58 $22.55 $46,900 3.9 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 290 $22.34 $22.59 $46,990 15.3 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (7) $6.80 $7.90 $16,440 19.3 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 420 $23.12 $20.97 $43,610 10.6 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
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 9,830 $26.71 $27.69 $57,580 3.3 %
  15-1011 Computer and Information Scientists, Research (7) $44.83 $44.90 $93,390 2.5 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 1,360 $30.37 $31.99 $66,540 3.4 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 1,380 $32.21 $32.17 $66,910 5.2 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 770 $33.34 $34.74 $72,250 6.6 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 1,750 $17.65 $18.42 $38,310 7.1 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 1,950 $29.09 $29.00 $60,310 4.2 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 330 $25.70 $26.56 $55,240 3.8 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 900 $25.46 $26.94 $56,030 2.4 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 670 $23.33 $24.74 $51,460 3.7 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 360 $18.30 $21.32 $44,340 5.0 %
  15-2011 Actuaries (7) $33.95 $40.12 $83,460 6.3 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 230 $23.22 $25.65 $53,360 5.7 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
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 7,390 $26.13 $28.32 $58,910 2.5 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 460 $22.15 $29.09 $60,500 8.5 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 70 $23.34 $24.30 $50,540 2.8 %
  17-1022 Surveyors (7) $19.06 $20.28 $42,190 6.1 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers (7) $27.53 $35.84 $74,560 3.1 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 760 $28.03 $30.49 $63,430 3.1 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers (7) $43.42 $42.44 $88,270 2.5 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 1,090 $36.92 $36.20 $75,300 2.1 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 90 $38.56 $38.00 $79,030 4.0 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 180 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 60 $32.16 $32.24 $67,060 3.0 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 240 $27.90 $29.84 $62,060 2.9 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 160 $31.34 $34.31 $71,360 5.6 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 390 $34.23 $33.21 $69,070 2.2 %
  17-2161 Nuclear Engineers 90 $39.81 $40.84 $84,940 6.1 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 290 $30.50 $30.99 $64,450 2.8 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 400 $16.93 $18.67 $38,840 3.9 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 230 $23.01 $22.53 $46,870 5.6 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 320 $20.17 $22.33 $46,440 3.2 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other 110 $17.47 $17.77 $36,960 4.8 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 360 $14.33 $15.51 $32,270 4.7 %
  17-3025 Environmental Engineering Technicians 60 $13.99 $16.01 $33,310 12.5 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 50 $19.70 $20.80 $43,260 6.4 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 90 $18.61 $19.35 $40,250 4.9 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 340 $13.04 $13.90 $28,900 3.6 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
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 2,720 $19.17 $22.93 $47,690 8.2 %
  19-1021 Biochemists and Biophysicists (7) $23.05 $23.53 $48,940 6.6 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists (7) $17.79 $18.57 $38,630 9.9 %
  19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 50 $26.43 $30.55 $63,530 14.9 %
  19-1042 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 70 $18.50 $21.84 $45,420 5.7 %
  19-2031 Chemists 190 $24.36 $26.46 $55,030 3.3 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 390 $25.56 $27.73 $57,680 6.5 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 280 $22.06 $25.27 $52,570 5.9 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 100 $29.98 $50.35 $104,730 15.7 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 40 $25.59 $26.43 $54,970 2.6 %
  19-4011 Agricultural and Food Science Technicians (7) $12.32 $12.23 $25,440 3.5 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 190 $12.75 $13.13 $27,300 4.3 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 170 $18.24 $19.24 $40,030 3.3 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 60 $19.29 $21.64 $45,010 4.7 %
  19-4092 Forensic Science Technicians 60 $20.34 $22.16 $46,090 1.5 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians (7) $12.83 $13.53 $28,150 2.1 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 190 $25.04 $25.92 $53,920 2.8 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
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 3,700 $14.58 $15.84 $32,940 4.0 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 120 $16.47 $16.85 $35,050 2.1 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 570 $23.37 $21.79 $45,320 3.9 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 100 $19.09 $19.70 $40,970 9.5 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 460 $11.10 $11.95 $24,860 4.3 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 90 $14.38 $15.42 $32,060 8.5 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 280 $14.24 $14.31 $29,770 5.0 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 520 $15.38 $15.86 $32,990 4.2 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 250 $15.39 $16.22 $33,740 4.5 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 100 $23.67 $22.29 $46,350 4.7 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 70 $15.50 $17.35 $36,080 5.1 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 270 $12.19 $15.85 $32,960 6.2 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 720 $11.23 $11.67 $24,270 11.6 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 70 $17.52 $18.78 $39,060 7.2 %
  21-2011 Clergy 70 $18.29 $18.97 $39,450 3.3 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 4,790 $24.47 $33.72 $70,130 10.2 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 2,040 $46.29 $54.36 $113,070 6.6 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 170 $20.53 $24.34 $50,630 9.4 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 660 $17.81 $17.85 $37,130 8.0 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 330 $9.96 $11.37 $23,640 12.5 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 350 $15.71 $17.01 $35,380 5.6 %
  23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 1,190 $19.55 $19.58 $40,730 2.3 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
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 (7) $17.34 $18.00 $37,450 7.2 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 240 (4) (4) $72,410 4.7 %
  25-1021 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $50,010 8.2 %
  25-1022 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $58,540 2.7 %
  25-1042 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $65,650 2.8 %
  25-1052 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $63,040 3.4 %
  25-1054 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $70,060 3.4 %
  25-1063 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $67,220 2.0 %
  25-1064 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $59,210 3.6 %
  25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary 50 (4) (4) $60,680 2.9 %
  25-1066 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $61,210 2.6 %
  25-1067 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $56,120 2.3 %
  25-1071 Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $93,110 4.7 %
  25-1072 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 110 (4) (4) $58,410 2.7 %
  25-1081 Education Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $49,480 2.6 %
  25-1121 Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 180 (4) (4) $63,680 3.6 %
  25-1122 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $67,850 3.2 %
  25-1123 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 170 (4) (4) $52,800 5.0 %
  25-1124 Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (7) (4) (4) $45,010 2.4 %
  25-1125 History Teachers, Postsecondary 80 (4) (4) $63,090 6.4 %
  25-1126 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary 90 (4) (4) $77,440 6.5 %
  25-1191 Graduate Teaching Assistants 100 (4) (4) $27,780 4.8 %
  25-1193 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 30 (4) (4) $45,910 9.6 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 420 $16.11 $17.96 $37,350 7.6 %
  25-1199 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 160 $16.31 $20.06 $41,720 10.3 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 1,360 $9.76 $10.08 $20,970 4.1 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 960 (4) (4) $37,620 2.2 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 4,380 (4) (4) $38,270 1.4 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 2,300 (4) (4) $38,850 2.3 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School (7) (4) (4) $41,380 2.6 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,580 (4) (4) $39,560 2.5 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 160 (4) (4) $45,320 1.7 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 490 (4) (4) $37,680 2.0 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 170 (4) (4) $37,370 4.2 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 90 (4) (4) $40,500 4.3 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 120 $12.92 $14.38 $29,910 6.9 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers (7) $11.09 $13.35 $27,780 6.0 %
  25-4021 Librarians 420 $21.27 $21.78 $45,300 1.9 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 340 $11.77 $11.87 $24,680 6.4 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 140 $22.89 $23.44 $48,760 6.8 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants (7) (4) (4) $15,130 1.8 %
  25-9099 Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other 360 $11.08 $12.85 $26,730 1.7 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
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 5,170 $13.24 $15.49 $32,220 5.4 %
  27-1011 Art Directors 70 $23.30 $24.77 $51,530 8.1 %
  27-1013 Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators 30 $6.70 $11.22 $23,340 26.2 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 30 $21.45 $25.33 $52,680 12.5 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers (7) $24.13 $24.86 $51,720 6.9 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 340 $10.19 $10.91 $22,700 9.0 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 380 $16.01 $18.03 $37,500 4.5 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 130 $18.36 $19.11 $39,760 3.7 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 130 $20.05 $23.89 $49,680 7.6 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts (7) (4) (4) $19,660 9.4 %
  27-2032 Choreographers 150 $15.62 $15.74 $32,740 7.8 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 150 $22.47 $21.43 (6) 7.7 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 170 $8.21 $11.83 $24,600 12.9 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 230 $12.02 $14.54 $30,240 12.0 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 380 $19.27 $20.47 $42,570 3.2 %
  27-3041 Editors 360 $19.01 $21.23 $44,160 5.4 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 60 $21.68 $21.17 $44,040 8.9 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 170 $17.51 $16.76 $34,870 9.3 %
  27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other (7) $19.26 $21.08 $43,840 10.8 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 110 $15.04 $15.48 $32,190 6.2 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 110 $10.71 $16.02 $33,320 7.2 %
  27-4021 Photographers 190 $11.71 $13.28 $27,620 8.0 %
  27-4031 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture (7) $17.75 $19.02 $39,560 4.9 %
  27-4032 Film and Video Editors 60 $15.18 $16.85 $35,050 12.4 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
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 30,580 $19.84 $23.79 $49,480 3.8 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General (7) $61.86 $59.15 $123,030 22.3 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 160 $18.25 $18.58 $38,650 2.9 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 80 $36.40 $34.72 $72,220 6.5 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 1,540 $39.74 $38.39 $79,850 2.6 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) (5) $84.97 $176,730 7.2 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 140 (5) $76.98 $160,110 4.7 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General (7) $45.47 $57.56 $119,710 17.4 %
  29-1067 Surgeons 400 (5) $93.96 $195,430 7.1 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 500 $58.50 $60.22 $125,250 5.8 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants (7) $32.23 $33.97 $70,670 6.4 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 10,710 $23.58 $23.47 $48,820 2.4 %
  29-1121 Audiologists (7) $16.69 $17.17 $35,720 6.5 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 370 $26.54 $26.93 $56,010 2.1 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 410 $29.46 $29.79 $61,970 3.0 %
  29-1124 Radiation Therapists 60 $26.39 $26.60 $55,330 2.8 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 50 $14.06 $13.97 $29,050 5.7 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 340 $19.52 $19.53 $40,620 1.1 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 160 $24.91 $25.09 $52,180 1.5 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 130 $30.06 $28.92 $60,160 10.5 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 670 $21.12 $21.15 $44,000 1.4 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 800 $12.82 $13.35 $27,770 2.6 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists (7) $19.36 $18.42 $38,310 7.1 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 320 $21.29 $22.62 $47,050 11.7 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 240 $21.19 $21.39 $44,500 1.8 %
  29-2033 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 70 $23.39 $23.26 $48,390 1.6 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 960 $18.39 $18.42 $38,310 1.5 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 390 $8.43 $9.92 $20,640 6.5 %
  29-2051 Dietetic Technicians 230 $9.45 $11.02 $22,930 16.0 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 1,620 $10.36 $10.70 $22,270 3.3 %
  29-2054 Respiratory Therapy Technicians 110 $16.50 $17.17 $35,720 1.3 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 360 $13.27 $13.48 $28,050 3.4 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 340 $8.44 $8.80 $18,300 3.3 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 3,970 $14.23 $14.62 $30,410 2.4 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 640 $10.71 $11.58 $24,090 2.9 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing (7) $12.19 $15.01 $31,230 2.4 %
  29-2099 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 210 $10.68 $13.09 $27,220 11.5 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 150 $25.52 $26.11 $54,310 3.3 %
  29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 60 $29.03 $28.02 $58,270 4.9 %
  29-9091 Athletic Trainers (7) (4) (4) $26,100 5.0 %
  29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 470 $14.78 $17.30 $35,990 7.3 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 11,120 $9.43 $10.10 $21,010 2.0 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 2,410 $8.08 $8.22 $17,100 2.9 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 4,580 $8.90 $9.08 $18,880 1.2 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 110 $18.79 $18.75 $38,990 2.4 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 300 $19.42 $19.42 $40,400 2.2 %
  31-2022 Physical Therapist Aides 120 $9.33 $9.37 $19,480 3.9 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists (7) $16.04 $17.38 $36,160 8.3 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 810 $11.19 $11.13 $23,160 3.3 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 1,150 $11.64 $12.43 $25,860 7.3 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 110 $9.71