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May 2004 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Alaska

These occupational employment and wage estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Alaska. 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 293,130 $16.84 $19.90 $41,390 0.8 %
 
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 21,420 $29.86 $33.17 $69,000 1.0 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 1,240 $50.53 $54.49 $113,340 2.5 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 7,040 $28.86 $33.45 $69,580 1.2 %
  11-1031 Legislators 450 (4) (4) $24,560 15.8 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 150 $21.95 $25.63 $53,300 6.3 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 350 $29.62 $33.10 $68,850 3.3 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 710 $28.81 $34.20 $71,140 4.7 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 150 $25.91 $30.46 $63,350 8.5 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 1,270 $24.04 $25.91 $53,900 2.5 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 450 $37.08 $36.83 $76,610 3.0 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 1,350 $32.35 $34.40 $71,540 1.9 %
  11-3041 Compensation and Benefits Managers 100 $32.32 $32.70 $68,020 2.7 %
  11-3042 Training and Development Managers 80 $30.78 $31.19 $64,880 5.3 %
  11-3049 Human Resources Managers, All Other 180 $35.95 $35.89 $74,640 2.7 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 120 $28.95 $36.77 $76,490 9.5 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 270 $28.33 $30.02 $62,450 3.0 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 380 $31.93 $32.67 $67,960 4.1 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 710 $36.15 $37.89 $78,820 3.1 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 90 $16.52 $18.44 $38,350 4.1 %
  11-9032 Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 690 (4) (4) $76,980 3.0 %
  11-9039 Education Administrators, All Other 120 $25.77 $25.69 $53,440 4.8 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 520 $46.57 $47.03 $97,830 1.8 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 590 $15.69 $17.00 $35,350 3.6 %
  11-9081 Lodging Managers 190 $17.89 $18.31 $38,080 5.0 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 570 $35.38 $38.53 $80,150 2.6 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 400 $38.10 $38.46 $80,000 2.3 %
  11-9131 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 170 $18.97 $19.77 $41,120 0.7 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 530 $22.15 $24.63 $51,230 6.9 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 660 $20.80 $22.47 $46,730 3.0 %
  11-9199 Managers, All Other 1,690 $29.44 $31.45 $65,410 3.4 %
 
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 8,650 $25.84 $27.51 $57,220 1.4 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 130 $20.52 $21.69 $45,110 4.1 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 500 $24.93 $25.50 $53,050 2.5 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 190 $26.70 $29.62 $61,600 6.1 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 800 $23.35 $24.90 $51,800 3.2 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 310 $25.62 $27.85 $57,930 5.3 %
  13-1061 Emergency Management Specialists 90 $27.24 $29.37 $61,100 7.1 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 160 $18.68 $21.01 $43,700 2.9 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 100 $22.77 $24.24 $50,430 2.7 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 280 $21.04 $22.50 $46,800 2.9 %
  13-1079 Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other 360 $26.01 $26.74 $55,620 3.4 %
  13-1081 Logisticians 50 $28.55 $28.32 $58,910 2.0 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 480 $29.31 $31.40 $65,300 5.2 %
  13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,970 $28.75 $29.73 $61,840 2.2 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 1,340 $25.41 $26.53 $55,180 1.4 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 100 $26.18 $26.70 $55,530 2.8 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 220 $28.01 $27.98 $58,210 1.2 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 30 $34.09 $35.93 $74,740 14.6 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 170 $32.41 $36.69 $76,310 7.0 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 40 $17.36 $21.40 $44,510 11.7 %
  13-2053 Insurance Underwriters 140 $25.39 $30.83 $64,120 8.6 %
  13-2071 Loan Counselors 70 $21.16 $31.53 $65,590 14.1 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 420 $30.41 $33.03 $68,700 2.4 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 120 $29.70 $29.48 $61,330 1.8 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (7) $14.09 $15.18 $31,570 5.6 %
  13-2099 Financial Specialists, All Other 320 $22.60 $24.04 $50,010 1.8 %
 
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 3,500 $27.46 $27.95 $58,140 1.7 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 700 $28.55 $28.64 $59,570 1.1 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 140 $31.58 $32.25 $67,090 3.8 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 70 $35.30 $34.37 $71,490 3.6 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 970 $21.85 $21.92 $45,600 1.6 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 650 $35.23 $34.99 $72,790 1.6 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 110 $30.35 $29.42 $61,200 2.3 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 330 $28.00 $28.39 $59,060 1.9 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 190 $27.19 $26.92 $56,000 3.7 %
  15-1099 Computer Specialists, All Other 160 $28.15 $27.02 $56,200 6.1 %
  15-2031 Operations Research Analysts 120 $23.81 $24.38 $50,720 2.5 %
  15-2041 Statisticians 40 $31.35 $31.09 $64,670 1.4 %
 
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 6,290 $30.64 $31.77 $66,090 1.8 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 360 $36.38 $35.83 $74,520 1.7 %
  17-1012 Landscape Architects 60 $31.26 $31.13 $64,750 1.4 %
  17-1021 Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 100 $24.20 $24.88 $51,740 3.0 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 360 $26.00 $27.07 $56,300 3.5 %
  17-2011 Aerospace Engineers 30 $35.98 $34.47 $71,700 6.8 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 40 $40.05 $40.56 $84,360 5.2 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 1,070 $34.37 $34.46 $71,680 2.5 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 220 $38.86 $37.59 $78,180 3.6 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 120 $33.74 $33.75 $70,200 1.5 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers 350 $37.67 $35.93 $74,740 4.6 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 90 $36.90 $44.29 $92,120 10.0 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 50 $38.58 $38.20 $79,450 3.3 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 40 $33.52 $34.03 $70,790 3.9 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 350 $36.14 $35.23 $73,270 3.3 %
  17-2151 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers 100 $36.83 $38.36 $79,800 8.2 %
  17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 270 $49.16 $52.01 $108,190 6.8 %
  17-2199 Engineers, All Other 580 $33.20 $32.93 $68,490 3.1 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 270 $20.86 $20.82 $43,300 2.6 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 40 $28.02 $27.61 $57,440 5.5 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 70 $24.31 $24.89 $51,770 4.6 %
  17-3019 Drafters, All Other (7) $18.90 $19.11 $39,740 2.1 %
  17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 350 $26.23 $26.54 $55,200 2.6 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 330 $30.24 $30.39 $63,220 2.7 %
  17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 380 $23.92 $24.03 $49,980 1.3 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 240 $20.31 $20.54 $42,720 2.1 %
 
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 6,690 $23.32 $25.13 $52,280 2.6 %
  19-1013 Soil and Plant Scientists 40 $31.90 $31.68 $65,900 1.4 %
  19-1023 Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 790 $25.72 $26.31 $54,720 1.5 %
  19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other 310 $30.34 $29.80 $61,980 1.2 %
  19-1031 Conservation Scientists 260 $27.50 $28.76 $59,820 2.6 %
  19-1032 Foresters 120 $29.03 $29.88 $62,140 1.6 %
  19-2021 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 70 $40.06 $38.99 $81,100 1.8 %
  19-2031 Chemists 70 $27.62 $28.24 $58,740 5.6 %
  19-2041 Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 640 $27.88 $28.41 $59,100 3.7 %
  19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 420 $35.98 $40.29 $83,800 5.0 %
  19-2043 Hydrologists 70 $31.86 $32.93 $68,500 1.4 %
  19-2099 Physical Scientists, All Other 60 $36.36 $33.78 $70,270 1.8 %
  19-3011 Economists 90 $33.58 $33.48 $69,640 4.3 %
  19-3021 Market Research Analysts 40 $27.02 $34.73 $72,230 12.2 %
  19-3022 Survey Researchers 140 $20.64 $19.44 $40,430 3.6 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 210 $26.81 $28.02 $58,270 2.1 %
  19-3051 Urban and Regional Planners 230 $26.13 $25.02 $52,050 6.2 %
  19-3091 Anthropologists and Archeologists 90 $27.56 $27.39 $56,980 1.2 %
  19-3093 Historians (7) $22.15 $23.27 $48,410 2.9 %
  19-3099 Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 160 $29.02 $32.96 $68,550 6.1 %
  19-4021 Biological Technicians 920 $15.22 $15.48 $32,190 1.0 %
  19-4041 Geological and Petroleum Technicians 430 $22.53 $22.99 $47,810 8.9 %
  19-4061 Social Science Research Assistants (7) $12.40 $14.35 $29,850 4.2 %
  19-4091 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health 150 $18.92 $17.97 $37,370 5.7 %
  19-4093 Forest and Conservation Technicians 510 $16.21 $17.20 $35,780 1.0 %
  19-4099 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other 440 $21.11 $21.66 $45,060 1.3 %
 
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 5,710 $17.10 $18.33 $38,130 2.1 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 320 $17.41 $17.83 $37,080 2.0 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 710 $22.00 $23.47 $48,810 2.0 %
  21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists 30 $16.68 $18.70 $38,890 2.7 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 280 $18.16 $18.78 $39,050 4.6 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 380 $14.58 $15.90 $33,080 3.9 %
  21-1019 Counselors, All Other 100 $17.05 $17.09 $35,550 3.4 %
  21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 810 $17.32 $18.96 $39,440 2.2 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 310 $17.23 $19.15 $39,830 3.1 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 630 $14.87 $15.50 $32,230 4.2 %
  21-1029 Social Workers, All Other 290 $17.98 $19.27 $40,080 4.1 %
  21-1091 Health Educators 250 $16.12 $17.95 $37,340 2.9 %
  21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 490 $21.08 $21.91 $45,570 1.2 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 740 $14.37 $14.55 $30,260 2.6 %
  21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 220 $17.26 $17.30 $35,980 5.9 %
  21-2011 Clergy 70 $16.28 $16.94 $35,220 5.6 %
  21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education 50 $8.82 $10.91 $22,690 7.0 %
 
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 2,440 $27.21 $32.09 $66,760 5.1 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 1,020 $40.07 $44.63 $92,830 5.5 %
  23-1021 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 70 $31.64 $32.13 $66,820 1.3 %
  23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 120 $45.20 $41.09 $85,460 2.2 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 690 $19.13 $20.20 $42,020 4.0 %
  23-2092 Law Clerks 150 $20.35 $21.81 $45,360 3.1 %
  23-2093 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (7) $19.66 $19.75 $41,090 3.6 %
  23-2099 Legal Support Workers, All Other 190 $22.46 $23.17 $48,190 3.3 %
 
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 20,180 $20.37 $21.14 $43,970 1.3 %
  25-1011 Business Teachers, Postsecondary 260 (4) (4) $58,820 5.7 %
  25-1111 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary 40 (4) (4) $48,250 5.5 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary 220 $19.47 $21.47 $44,650 3.8 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 480 $12.78 $13.55 $28,190 3.6 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 240 (4) (4) $48,720 3.1 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 4,010 (4) (4) $49,990 1.4 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,300 (4) (4) $50,800 1.2 %
  25-2023 Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 50 (4) (4) $55,180 6.2 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 2,050 (4) (4) $49,220 1.8 %
  25-2032 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 260 (4) (4) $53,030 1.5 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 690 (4) (4) $52,620 1.5 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 290 (4) (4) $53,440 1.9 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 430 (4) (4) $52,530 1.8 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 100 $18.49 $18.60 $38,680 7.9 %
  25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 350 $17.36 $18.65 $38,790 4.0 %
  25-3099 Teachers and Instructors, All Other 1,690 (4) (4) $38,700 4.7 %
  25-4012 Curators 40 $19.88 $20.98 $43,630 3.4 %
  25-4013 Museum Technicians and Conservators 50 $16.59 $17.67 $36,750 3.5 %
  25-4021 Librarians 400 $24.48 $23.63 $49,160 3.0 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 330 $17.06 $17.16 $35,690 2.6 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 730 $20.68 $22.13 $46,030 2.2 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 4,180 (4) (4) $28,540 2.5 %
 
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 2,690 $16.31 $18.13 $37,710 3.0 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators (7) $11.50 $12.54 $26,070 7.5 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 140 $10.16 $10.52 $21,870 3.9 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 180 $17.21 $17.64 $36,700 2.8 %
  27-1025 Interior Designers 40 $20.99 $21.38 $44,470 4.3 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 70 $12.17 $12.78 $26,570 6.5 %
  27-1029 Designers, All Other 30 $31.37 $29.03 $60,370 5.3 %
  27-2012 Producers and Directors 80 $16.64 $18.60 $38,690 9.7 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 150 (4) (4) $32,780 4.2 %
  27-2023 Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials 70 (4) (4) $22,670 5.7 %
  27-2042 Musicians and Singers 30 $13.27 $15.67 (6) 10.7 %
  27-3011 Radio and Television Announcers 230 $15.83 $15.28 $31,790 2.7 %
  27-3022 Reporters and Correspondents 190 $15.49 $17.02 $35,410 2.8 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 250 $22.50 $22.47 $46,740 2.9 %
  27-3041 Editors 140 $20.68 $21.39 $44,490 5.1 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 70 $24.75 $23.58 $49,040 4.2 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 100 $21.33 $23.32 $48,510 8.0 %
  27-3091 Interpreters and Translators 50 $21.48 $23.72 $49,350 6.1 %
  27-3099 Media and Communication Workers, All Other 250 $16.33 $17.30 $35,990 1.2 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 70 $14.59 $14.21 $29,550 1.8 %
  27-4012 Broadcast Technicians 50 $16.03 $16.97 $35,290 7.9 %
  27-4021 Photographers 50 $17.24 $17.46 $36,310 5.4 %
  27-4099 Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 70 $23.83 $26.47 $55,070 1.6 %
 
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 12,160 $27.79 $31.17 $64,840 2.7 %
  29-1011 Chiropractors 60 (5) $77.11 $160,390 13.6 %
  29-1021 Dentists, General (7) (5) $76.68 $159,490 7.3 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 120 $25.20 $25.30 $52,630 2.4 %
  29-1041 Optometrists 50 $62.26 $63.60 $132,280 7.8 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 380 $43.45 $42.99 $89,410 1.3 %
  29-1061 Anesthesiologists (7) (5) $92.77 $192,960 13.6 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 350 $45.61 $54.38 $113,110 5.2 %
  29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 70 (5) $93.85 $195,200 7.8 %
  29-1065 Pediatricians, General 50 (5) $79.61 $165,600 12.0 %
  29-1066 Psychiatrists 40 (5) $78.51 $163,300 8.5 %
  29-1067 Surgeons (7) (5) (5) (5) 11.0 %
  29-1069 Physicians and Surgeons, All Other 180 $69.71 $74.00 $153,910 7.1 %
  29-1071 Physician Assistants 190 $38.50 $40.80 $84,870 8.0 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 4,950 $28.69 $28.77 $59,830 1.5 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 200 $27.46 $26.60 $55,330 2.8 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 440 $31.36 $33.43 $69,530 10.0 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 140 $24.63 $24.56 $51,090 1.5 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 240 $29.04 $29.05 $60,420 1.2 %
  29-1129 Therapists, All Other 110 $22.94 $23.47 $48,810 3.8 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 110 $32.07 $33.13 $68,920 4.0 %
  29-1199 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other 120 $27.32 $32.72 $68,060 11.9 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 220 $27.99 $27.42 $57,040 1.4 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 170 $17.97 $20.03 $41,660 3.7 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 420 $31.20 $26.99 $56,140 11.0 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 40 $27.31 $25.42 $52,870 2.5 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 90 $33.93 $33.18 $69,020 1.7 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 350 $26.55 $26.57 $55,270 1.8 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 270 $17.11 $17.93 $37,300 5.7 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 400 $15.85 $15.90 $33,080 1.1 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 90 $19.57 $19.53 $40,630 1.8 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 90 $14.68 $14.68 $30,540 4.5 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 480 $18.85 $18.92 $39,340 1.2 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 300 $15.13 $15.64 $32,530 2.0 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 130 $16.55 $16.56 $34,440 4.1 %
  29-9011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 160 $32.00 $32.26 $67,090 2.8 %
  29-9012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 60 (7) (7) (7) (7)
  29-9099 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other 210 $22.12 $22.30 $46,380 8.7 %
 
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 6,640 $13.43 $13.96 $29,040 1.9 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 2,120 $11.85 $11.70 $24,340 3.0 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,810 $13.53 $14.16 $29,450 1.9 %
  31-1013 Psychiatric Aides 150 $15.92 $16.13 $33,540 1.9 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants (7) $16.38 $16.16 $33,600 4.4 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists 130 $23.82 $22.07 $45,900 5.0 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 780 $15.10 $14.61 $30,390 7.4 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 520 $14.49 $14.30 $29,750 2.7 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 70 $14.19 $14.31 $29,760 2.1 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 160 $18.48 $18.15 $37,760 1.7 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 50 $14.22 $13.53 $28,140 5.0 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 140 $9.75 $10.25 $21,320 3.0 %
  31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 580 $16.56 $17.40 $36,200 2.1 %
 
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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 9,570 $13.71 $17.16 $35,700 3.8 %
  33-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Correctional Officers 40 $31.90 $31.78 $66,100 3.4 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 240 $37.58 $36.77 $76,490 2.0 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 160 $28.65 $29.82 $62,040 2.2 %
  33-1099 First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 130 $30.84 $32.04 $66,640 2.8 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 2,130 $12.85 $14.22 $29,580 3.5 %
  33-3012 Correctional Officers and Jailers 790 $21.28 $21.55 $44,820 2.7 %
  33-3021 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 160 $30.31 $31.00 $64,470 1.6 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 1,200 $25.38 $24.36 $50,680 4.2 %
  33-9011 Animal Control Workers 30 $15.89 $15.83 $32,920 5.3 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 1,820 $12.80 $13.77 $28,640 3.7 %
  33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers 570